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In August of 1998, El Viejo, an ancient village in El Diablo County, must decide the fate of its Mutual Water Company in an imminent election. Pollard Park, a juggernaut is at their doorstep and covets their land for expansion for industry and commerce. In July, three 34 year old, childhood friends reunite in the crisis in spite of personal, time-related priorities. Jesus (Jesse) Martinez, a diplomat, has responded to his widowed mother's urgent call to help her decide how to vote in the coming election. He and Esperanza Moreno had been the poorest children in the school. She, as Ranza Moreno, is a savvy political candidate campaigning in a run-off election. She has remained friends with Consuela Sanchez-Shrewsberry, whose estate has been annexed to Pollard Park over her objections, leaving her vulnerable for seizure by eminent domain unless her adobe mansion can qualify for protection as a historical treasure. The story shows how the three pool their resources to save the water compan
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Author Selma Calnan writes after a long life of public service and advocacy in unique places (Cal Tech wind tunnel, Aide to Congressional Watergate Baby, Investigator for millionaire's municipal watchdog agency) mingled with years as teacher, columnist, docent, and family breadwinner. Memories mix with imagination for this story of suspense and affirmation.
Educated at University of Wisconsin, BA degree from Cal State LA; induction into Kappa Delta Pi, honors in education; Employment: Cal Tech's Guggenheim Aeronautical Lab; breadwinner for four children and disabled husband; Special Ed teacher, published poet, awarded and anthologized; Congressional Aide, ghost writer; political consultant, newspaper columnist (2000 columns)
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- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1491763140
- ISBN 13 9781491763148
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages162
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