Karen Long is a life-long resident of Oberlin, OH. She has worked in downtown Oberlin since she was 15 years old, when she started working at the Co-Op Bookstore. Karen currently works at Bead Paradise, and has for over 15 years. This week, she has to have a hip replacement, and will consequently be out of work for about 2 months. Please consider donating to Karen's living expense fund, to help relieve the financial stress as she recovers from her surgery.