The Mine Cleanup
Chapter 13 - The Mine Cleanup
The abandoned mine contained enough toxic waste to contaminate the county’s water for generations.
Cleanup would take years.
Vale Development’s seized assets covered only part of the cost.
The county proposed selling Founders’ Field to private investors.
The Iron Wolves refused.
They organized a national ride that raised money without corporate naming rights.
Veterans, environmental groups, churches, and families joined.
Jack insisted every donation remain public.
Mara chaired an independent oversight board.
Ethan Vale volunteered after school.
Some residents rejected him because of his name.
Jack gave him a job checking water samples.
“Your father’s crimes are not your inheritance unless you continue them.”
Ethan became friends with Ellie.
They argued often.
She thought he apologized too much.
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He thought she trusted too quickly.
Both were learning that children of hidden crimes did not have to become evidence for adults forever.
