The Copper Theft Epidemic

On October 19, 2010, in , by Jody Ewing

Thieves Steal $6,000 worth of copper pipe SIOUX FALLS — The theft of 500 to 600 pounds of copper pipe valued at $6,000 was reported at a Sioux Falls construction site. Tennessee Courtesy photo WKRN-TV NEWS 2 NASHVILLE 36-year-old Viola Farnsworth was electrocuted and killed while she and three men tried to steal copper wire […]

Mom and Earl – They’re Famous, You Know; You’ve Probably Heard of Them

On March 7, 2008, in The Families, by Jody Ewing

I swear I wasn’t intentionally eavesdropping. In fact, I’ve wanted to tell this story for a long time. I’d been saving it for a chapter in my book, but feel now I’ve got to share at least part of it as it relates to “Dad Earl” and my mother, Hope. The year is 1992. We’d […]