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Comforting the Dying

master-admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:31:50 -0700

Robert Lockheed, 56, is a Trager® Practitioner — a method of incorporating touch and movement — travels around the Athens area giving treatment to patients in hospice care through Appalachian Health Care.

Karaoke Bar

master-admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:48:25 -0700

The American Veterans Club in Chauncey, Ohio is on the main street of the small village. Every Thursday and Friday night karaoke music can be heard coming from the small bar. The tunes range from the classics like Loretta and Merle to cotemporary dance music. No matter what tune is being sung, the patrons are there to relax, chat with friends and have a good time.

Simply Sassafras

master-admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:59:03 -0700

From the small family farms in the area to various organizations and businesses that support them, a thriving philosophy of sustainable living helps define the very nature of Athens County. Along the serene landscape of Sassafras farm in New Marshfield, Ohio, owner Ed Perkins and his wife Amy Abercrombie hold true to this philosophy by living simply and working closely with the land. They retrieve their water from an outdoor pump, live in a quaint home that was once a barn, and sell their organic produce at the Athens Farmers Market.

A Balancing Act

master-admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:20:29 -0700

Sandra Flipse, 24, is a mother of four children under the age of six who teaches pole dancing classes at Passionate Kisses in Athens. Flipse worked in strip clubs before she began teaching to local women interested in learning how to pole dance. Some are taking her classes either as a form of exercise or are considering going into the stripping industry.

Athens Bike Polo

master-admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:44:15 -0700

The Athens Bike Polo Association is a group of local cyclist and bicycle enthusiasts that gather on Thursday evening for friendly games of Bicycle Polo. Although matches can be competitive, friends gather on the sidelines for a social evening.

A Beautiful Soul

master-admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:47:40 -0700

Feminine beauty has provided inspiration for poets, artists and philosophers since the beginning of recorded history. Great thinkers have long wondered to whom beauty is more beneficial, the one who desires to possess it or the one who desires to behold it. For some, the desire to behold beauty is deeply tied to their desire to be accepted as beautiful. Who sets the standard for beauty and what impact does that have for women in their daily lives?

Champions In Life

master-admin — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:55:22 -0700

Sam’s Gym in Glouster, Ohio, has long been a place for young men and women to come and learn about boxing and kickboxing from Sam Jones. For over 70 years, young people have crossed the threshold to learn about boxing but have come away with much more.

Sam Jones, 67, has survived cancer and has fought successfully as a professional boxer and as a kick boxer as well. He has run successful businesses and has raised a family with his wife. In addition, he can sing pretty well too.

Balanced Bodies

Administrator — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:55:35 -0700

A balanced diet and regular exercise are key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Here in Athens, residents are active and on the move. This gallery features locals that participate in a variety of athletic, artistic and recreational pursuits.