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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The American Cancer Society does not offer legal advice. This information is intended to provide general background in this area of the law.
What is the FMLA?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 was designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. The FMLA gives certain employees the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that the employee's group health benefits be maintained during the leave.
To whom does the FMLA apply?
FMLA applies to all public and private employers with 50 or more employees. These employers must provide an eligible employee with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for any of the following reasons:
- For the birth and care of the newborn child of an employee
- For placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care
- To care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent, but not a parent-in-law) with a serious health condition
- When the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition
Note that some states have family and medical leave laws with broader rights than FMLA. The US Department of Labor can help you get information about your state. (See the section "To learn more" for their contact information.)
Special FMLA rules
Military families
In 2008, the FMLA was expanded to include "military family leave entitlements." FMLA can be used by military families for these purposes:
- The spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a member of the Armed Forces can take up to 26 work weeks of leave to care for the service member with a serious injury or illness.
- There may be urgent family situations (called "qualifying exigencies") that arise due to active military duty, which may qualify family members to take up to 12 weeks of FMLA.
Spouses that work for the same employer are limited to a combined total of 26 work weeks in a single 12-month period if the leave is to care for a covered service member. There are other differences and limitations in FMLA for military families. You can get more details from the Department of Labor (see "To learn more") or read their fact sheet online at: www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs28.pdf.
Airlines and school employees
Airlines have different rules about eligibility, and there are some limits on reduced schedules and taking FMLA leave near the end of a school term.
The rest of the information here is focused only on FMLA for serious health conditions such as cancer.
Who can take FMLA leave?
Employees are eligible for FMLA leave if all of the following apply:
- They've worked for their employer at least 12 months
- They've worked at least 1,250 hours over the past 12 months, or about 25 hours per week
- They work at a location where the company employs 50 or more employees within 75 miles
Military reservists returning from active duty are entitled to the rights and benefits they would have had if they had been continuously employed.
For example, George returned to his regular job on June 1 after a 1-year tour of active duty. On July 6, he learned that his child has cancer and will need intensive treatment. He can request FMLA to care for his sick child right away, even though his hourly job requirement was not fulfilled. For more details, see the memo from the Solicitor of Labor online at www.dol.gov/vets/media/fmlarights.pdf, or contact the Department of Labor (see the "To learn more" section).
What counts toward the 1,250 hours that I need to qualify for FMLA?
First, the 12 months of service do not have to be continuous or consecutive; all of the time you've worked for the employer is counted. You can leave and then return, but you still must have worked 1,250 hours in the past 12 months to qualify (unless you are a military reservist returning from active duty). The 1,250 hours include only those hours actually worked for the employer or spent in active military duty. Paid leave time, previous FMLA leave, and other absences from work don't count toward the 1,250 hours.
Your individual record of hours worked is used to decide whether 1,250 hours had been worked in the 12 months before you start FMLA leave. The following may help you figure out whether the 1,250-hour requirement has been met:
- Roughly 25 hours worked in each of the 52 weeks of the past year, or
- More than 104 hours worked in each of the 12 months of the past year, or
- About 40 hours worked per week for more than 31 weeks (over 7 months) of the past year.
If you're a military reservist returning to your job after active military duty, you'll be treated as if you had been continuously employed during your active duty period. See the section called "Who can take FMLA leave?"
What counts as a serious health condition?
There's more than one way to define a serious health condition. It can mean any illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves any period of illness or treatment connected with inpatient care. This means at least one overnight stay in a hospital, hospice, or residential health-care facility, and any period of illness or treatment which involves incapacity afterward (the person cannot work, go to school, or perform regular activities).
But a serious health condition doesn't always mean a hospital stay. It may also be a condition that has ongoing treatment, which includes any length of incapacity due to any of the following:
- A health condition (including treatment and recovery from it) that lasts more than 3 days in a row, and any treatment after that. It includes any length of incapacity related to that same condition, and must also involve:
- Being treated 2 or more times by or under the supervision of a health care provider, or
- Being treated once by a health care provider with an ongoing regimen of treatment.
- A permanent or long-term condition for which treatment may not be effective (for instance, a severe stroke, terminal cancer). Only supervision by a health care provider is required, not active treatment.
- Any absences for surgery or multiple treatments for a condition which would likely result in a period of incapacity if not treated (for example, chemotherapy or radiation treatments for cancer).
How far ahead of time must I request FMLA leave?
If possible, an employee must give an employer at least 30 days notice before FMLA leave is to start. This only applies to planned medical treatments and elective surgery. Knowing that far ahead is rarely possible when you have cancer or when you are taking care of a loved one with cancer. In the case of unexpected need due to serious illness, you must let your employer know as soon as possible, at least within 1 to 2 business days of when you first learn you'll need leave.
May I use FMLA to take off several short periods?
FMLA leave can be taken all at once or it can be taken in shorter blocks of time, such as 2 days a week, or 1 week a month, as long as it's taken for a single reason. FMLA can also be used to reduce the amount of time you work each day, for instance, so that you work a part-time schedule for a while. You'll need a doctor's note to verify that the medical condition is serious and you are unable to work for these times, or that your family member's serious illness requires you to take this time for his or her care. See the section "What Is medical certification and must I give my give my employer my medical records?
Does time I took off for illness or pregnancy count against my FMLA time if I need to take off again for a new illness in the same 12 months?
Time taken off work because of any illness, pregnancy, or complications of pregnancy can be counted against the 12 weeks of family and medical leave in a 12-month period. The employer must let the employee know that the pregnancy leave was counted as FMLA.
Does workers' compensation leave count against my FMLA leave?
It can. FMLA leave and workers' compensation leave can run together. This means that time off for a serious work-related injury or illness can be counted as FMLA leave. The employer must notify the employee when the leave time starts that the workers' compensation leave will be counted as FMLA leave.
Who defines the 12-month period during which I can take off up to 12 weeks under the FMLA?
In selecting your 12-month period, the employer may choose to use:
- The calendar year, January through December
- Any fixed 12-month "leave year" such as their fiscal year, or a year required by state law
- A year that starts on the your anniversary date (counted from the date you were hired)
- The 12-month period counted forward from the date your first FMLA leave begins
- A "rolling" 12-month period measured backward from the date you last used FMLA leave
Can I use my sick or vacation time for FMLA so that I can be paid?
The FMLA only requires unpaid leave. But it lets an employee choose to use accrued paid leave, such as vacation or sick leave, for some or all of the FMLA leave period. The law also lets the employer require the employee use paid leave for FMLA.
The employer must decide if an employee's use of paid leave counts as FMLA leave, based on information from the employee. When paid leave is used instead of unpaid FMLA leave, it may be counted against the 12 weeks of FMLA leave if the employee is notified that this is the case when the leave begins.
Who counts as immediate family?
For FMLA purposes, an employee's spouse, son or daughter under the age of 18, and parents are immediate family members. The term "parent" does not include a parent in-law. The terms "son" or "daughter" do not include those age 18 or over unless they are unable to take care of themselves because of mental or physical disability that limits one or more of the major life activities as those terms are defined in regulations issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The term "parent" may include people who are acting as parents to the child, even though their legal relationship may not be formalized.
For military families in certain situations, the son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of an adult armed forces member can take FMLA to provide care for up to 26 work weeks. See the section called "Special rules for military families" under "What is the FMLA?"
If you are taking FMLA leave to take care of someone else, your employer may require that you prove your relationship with that person. You may also have to provide proof that he or she has a serious illness.
What is medical certification, and must I give my employer my medical records?
No, you do not have to provide medical records to use FMLA. But for any leave taken due to a serious health condition, the employer can request that you provide medical certification, which confirms that a serious health condition exists. This is usually a note or form signed and dated by a doctor that states all of the following:
- That you (or your family member) have a serious illness
- When the illness started
- Whether absences are expected to be continuous or in short blocks of time
- When you may be expected to return to work
- Whether further treatment will be needed after the absence
If your employer asks you for an update on your medical certification or for a second opinion, you might need to provide it to keep your FMLA rights (see below).
Can my employer ask questions about my leave while I'm absent?
Yes, your employer can ask questions about your leave while you are out, but they can only ask you. Your employer may ask you questions to be sure the leave you are taking qualifies for FMLA. The employer may also make you give them reports on your status and ask whether you intend to return to work after leave.
If the employer wants a second opinion about your condition, you may have to get another medical certification (a letter or form signed by a doctor that states that a serious illness is involved). The employer would have to pay for this second opinion.
The employer may also have a doctor representing them contact your doctor or health care provider, but they need your permission to do so. They can contact your doctor only to clarify what is said in your medical certification or to be sure that it was actually written by him or her. They may not try to get more information about your health condition or that of a family member.
Can my employer make me come back to work before I run out of FMLA time?
Under some conditions, your employer may deny your continuing on FMLA leave if you don't provide the required medical certification (written information signed by your doctor). But the employer may not make you return to work early by offering you a light duty assignment.
Will I lose my job if I take FMLA leave?
Most of the time, employees will not lose their jobs if they use FMLA leave. When you return to work, employers must give you the same job or an equivalent one. Employers are not allowed to interfere with, restrain, or deny any right provided under this law. Employers cannot use taking FMLA leave as a negative factor in employment decisions, such as hiring, promotions, or disciplinary actions. Also, FMLA leave cannot be counted under "no fault" attendance policies. (A "no-fault" policy might have a fixed maximum number of allowed absences and automatically discipline or fire a person who reaches that number, regardless of the reason for the absences.)
The employer doesn't have to allow certain highly paid, salaried ("key") employees to return to the same job after FMLA leave. But the employer still must allow the FMLA leave and maintain the employee's benefits. The key employee can ask to be restored to his or her former job after the leave is over. It's important to know that the employer may refuse to let the employee go back to his or her previous job if doing so causes "substantial and grievous" financial injury to the company.
Employers are also not required to continue FMLA benefits or give jobs back to employees who would have been laid off or otherwise would have lost their jobs if they had continued to work during the FMLA leave period as, for example, due to a general layoff.
Employees who state that they don't intend to return to work lose their rights to FMLA leave and the job. Employees who are unable to return to work and have used up their 12 weeks of FMLA leave in the 12-month period (see section, "Who defines the 12-month period during which I can take off up to 12 weeks under FMLA?") no longer have FMLA protections of leave or of getting their jobs back.
In some cases, if an employer has told an employee that they need a medical statement that he or she is fit for duty and can return to work, and the employee doesn't get that statement, the employer may not allow the employee to come back to the job. Or the employer may delay the employee's return until they get the statement.
Can my employer refuse to grant me FMLA leave?
If you are an eligible employee who has met FMLA's notice and certification requirements (written information from your doctor), and you have not already used up your FMLA leave for the 12-month period, you may not be denied FMLA leave. But any employee who lies or uses fraud to get FMLA leave from an employer loses his or her FMLA rights to get back their job or keep their health benefits.
Do I have to pay for my health insurance while I'm on FMLA leave?
Your employer is required to keep your group health insurance coverage while you're on FMLA leave if health insurance was provided before the leave was taken. It must be kept on the same terms as if you had continued to work. If you paid all or part of the health care premiums, arrangements will need to be made for you to continue to pay your share while on leave.
In some cases, the employer may make you repay the premiums it paid to keep your health coverage if you do not return to work after FMLA leave. Your employer cannot do this if your reason for not going back to work was your or your family member's serious health condition. You may need to check with the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor if your employer asks that you pay back the premiums. (See the "To learn more" section.)
Note that your employer is not required to continue your other benefits during FMLA.
Are federal government employees covered by the FMLA?
Most employees of the United States government are covered by the FMLA or similar rules. Federal employee leave policies are administered by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM). You might need to contact your agency's personnel or human resources office to find out exactly what applies to you.
I work for a company that employs fewer than 50 people. Is there any kind of leave my employer must offer?
Some states have their own laws or requirements for employers, and there may be other laws that apply to your situation. You can contact the Department of Labor (listed in the "To learn more" section) to find someone who knows more about your state.
Where can I find out more about the FMLA?
To learn more about FMLA provisions and rules, read the FMLA Fact Sheet posted on the US Department of Labor website at www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs28.pdf, or call the Wage and Hour Division's referral and information line at the Department of Labor at 1-866-4-USWAGE (1-866-487-9243). They can give you other helpful information and tell you how to reach the Department of Labor division office nearest you.
Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information include:
United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Toll-free number: 1-866-487-9243 (1-866-4-USWAGE)
Website: www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/
A direct link for citizens/employees can be found at www.dol.gov/general/topic/benefits-leave/fmla. For more detail, visit: www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs28.htm. This site includes subsections with pages that explain more about FMLA, including how it impacts state law, employer policy variations, links to airline crew rules, specific changes for military families, and more.
Cancer and Careers
Telephone: 646-929-8032
Website: www.cancerandcareers.org
A resource for working people with cancer and their employers; offers articles, news, charts, check lists, tips, and a community of experts, patients, and survivors.
Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC)
Toll-free number: 1-866-843-2572 (1-866-THE-CLRC)
Website: www.cancerlegalresources.org
A non-profit program that gives free and confidential information and resources on cancer-related legal issues to cancer survivors, their families, friends, employers, health care professionals, and others coping with cancer.
*Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the American Cancer Society
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Last Medical Review: November 14, 2014 Last Revised: November 21, 2014
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Designers turn their talents to special occasions at New York City's Holiday House showhouse
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Encouraging creative minds to break out of their typical mold, New York City's Holiday House Designer Showcase gives visitors a fresh take on favorite stylemakers. The festive event is unique in that designers must designate a special occasion or holiday as the theme for their spaces. The result: a spectacular display of impeccably designed interiors by leaders in the industry.
The annual showhouse, with proceeds that benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, is fast becoming a seasonal tradition in Manhattan, a sweet treat for lovers of imaginative design.
Produced by Krissa Rossbund
Lounge chair ("Mobile Arm Chair" #I2-11-1026, by Charlotte Moss); ottoman ("Mobile Ottoman" #I2-33-1026, by Charlotte Moss): Century Furniture, centuryfurniture.com.
Lounge-chair and ottoman fabric ("Encanto"/Posey by Old World Weavers, discontinued): Stark, starkcarpet.com
Floor lamp ("Bangle" #8022): Currey & Co., curreycodealers.com
Slipper chair ("New Orleans Dining Chair" #I2-11-1022, by Charlotte Moss): Century Furniture, centuryfurniture.com
Slipper-chair fabric: discontinued.
Art above slipper chair (Charcoal Form #22, by John Rosis; Charcoal Form #24, by John Rosis): Gerald Bland Inc., geraldblandinc.com
Everyday is a Holiday
Inspired by The Breast Cancer Research Foundation's iconic pink ribbon, Charlotte Moss designed a bedroom in honor of a former employee and friend who lost her battle with the disease earlier in the year. "This room is an homage to her and a reminder that every single day is a day to celebrate," explains Moss.
Because the space was so sprawling, it was treated as a studio apartment, complete with various living areas for different purposes. Walls painted in an off-white semigloss from Pratt & Lambert let colorful floral-motif fabrics and an eclectic mix of modern artwork and fashion photography do the talking. Blessed with great bones, the bedroom features five large windows—each dressed in matchstick blinds and blue-striped draperies from the designer's own collection for Fabricut.
The canopy bed, complete with curtains and upholstered footboard, is fit for a princess. Across the room, a pair of vintage chairs in bright red leather flank the black fireplace. Forming a fancy sitting area are a lounge chair with matching ottoman and a blue-patterned slipper chair, both designed by Moss for Century Furniture. Overhead, a custom basket-weave chandelier adds interest and extra charm.
Interior Design: Charlotte Moss, Charlotte Moss, LLC, 24 E. 71st St., Suite 3N, New York, NY 10021; 212/308-7088, charlottemoss.com.
Photography: Eric Striffler
Wall paint ("Off White" #32-31); ceiling paint ("Whisper" #24-1): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Bed ("Atlanta Canopy Bed" #I29-165): Century Furniture, centuryfurniture.com.
Bed and bed-drapery fabric ("Isabel"/Periwinkle #1930802); bed-drapery lining ("Hester"/Bluebell #1692105): Charlotte Moss for Fabricut, fabricut.com.
Pink-trimmed bed linens (custom): Leontine Linens, leontinelinens.com.
Bench at end of bed: antique.
Bench fabric (gauffraged blue velvet): custom.
Sisal carpet ("Shangri La"/Natural, by Charlotte Moss); area rug (antique Oushak): Stark Carpet, starkcarpet.com. Chair beside bed; chair fabric: antique. Drapery ("Sarah"/Bluebell #1686305); tie-backs: Charlotte Moss for Fabricut, fabricut.com.
Chandelier ("Empire Basketweave Chandelier," design by Charlotte Moss): custom.
Bedside table, right of bed; table lamp: antique. Four-leaf clover pillow ("Trèfles"/Green, by D. Porthault): Boutique D. Porthault, 212/688-1660.
Everyday is a Holiday
For days when work must be done, two desk areas are available to keep one on task. The first is centrally located and affords gorgeous window views.
Interior Deisgn: Charlotte Moss
Drapery ("Sarah"/Bluebell #1686305); tie-backs: Charlotte Moss for Fabricut, fabricut.com.
Desk ("Small Bruce Black Vellum Desk"); étagère to right of desk ("Union 112 Shagreen Bookcase"): Mecox Gardens, mecoxgardens.com.
Lamp on desk; desk chair: antique. Chair-seat fabric: Le Gracieux, legracieux.com.
Art on desk (Photograph of Lisa Fonssagrives, by Anne Bassman): designer's collection.
Bench under desk: antique with black leather.
Photo, on floor in front of étagère (watercolor, artist unkown): designer's collection.
White bag beside desk: Lisa Perry, lisaperrystyle.com.
Scarf: vintage.
Everyday is a Holiday
The second desk in the room is ideal for craftier occasions, equipped with a scrapbooking table and an inspirational bulletin board.
Interior Deisgn: Charlotte Moss
Bedside chest; lamp on chest: antique.
Photo on bedside chest: Bruce Weber portrait of Tina Turner.
Art (High Tor, by John Rosis): Gerald Bland Inc., geraldblandinc.com.
Work desk ("Tupelo Scrap Booking Table" #I2E-636, by Charlotte Moss): Century Furniture, centuryfurniture.com.
Lamp on desk; desk chair: antique. Chair-seat fabric ("Tiger Velvet"/Natural #BR-81111-0): Brunschwig & Fils, brunschwig.com.
Bulletin board (painted antique white): Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com.
Remembrance of Things Past
With Marcel Proust's A Remembrance of Things Past as his inspiration, Geoffrey Bradfield aimed to create a space conveying a sense of nostalgia for an age gone by. "I wanted guests to experience a journey, an erudite tour through the history of fine and decorative arts," says the designer of his exquisite black-and-white salon. The white-lacquered coffee table plays host to two swan-shaped vessels that reference the notable novel. In addition to Proust, the interior also features the likenesses of Dr. Samuel Jean Pozzi, Vita Sackville-West, Sir Philip Sassoon, George Vanderbilt, and John Singer Sargent's Madame X—some appearing as part of the whimsical custom-designed wallcovering on the back wall. According to Bradfield, the incorporation of emerald green—as seen on the pair of oil paintings—suggests the fruition of new thought and the never-ending cycle of renewal and evolution.
Continuing the allusions to various aesthetic periods embodied by prominent personalities of the day, a series of plaster busts, including ones of Louis XV and Princess Marie Louise of Savoy, are purposefully scattered throughout the room.
Interior Design: Geoffrey Bradfield, Geoffrey Bradfield Inc., 116 East 61st St., New York, NY 10065; 212/758-1773, geoffreybradfield.com.
Photography: Peter Rymwid
White wall paint: Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Black wallcovering with portraits (custom, reproductions of paintings left to right, (Dr. Samuel Jean Pozzi, by John Singer Sargent; Vita Sackville-West, by Philip de László; George Vanderbilt, by John Singer Sargent; Madame X, by John Singer Sargent): Astek Inc., astekwallcovering.com.
Chandelier ("Spherical Ceiling Fixture Composed of White Murano Glass Flower Elements," vintage Italian): John Salibello Antiques, johnsalibello.com.
Coffee tables (custom): Besaga Woodworking, besagawoodworking.com.
Lounge chairs (custom): Fine Arts Furniture, fineartsfurn.com.
Lounge-chair fabric ("Ketty Velvet"/White #PXY.01): Christopher Hyland, christopherhyland.com.
Pillow in lounge chair ("Edwardian Floral," Indigo Collection): J. Robert Scott, jrobertscott.com.
Side table by lounge chair ("Hex Table"); bust in fireplace (Pie'd Pan, by Stephen Antonson): Stephen Antonson, stephenantonson.com.
Area rugs (custom, black and white eclipse area carpets): Stark Carpet, starkcarpet.com.
Mantel: original to house. Sconces by mantel ("Foresta Wall Light" #01008616): Lladro, lladro.com.
Artover mantel (Rain Garden Zag II, 1974, by Louise Nevelson); art on wall opposite mantel (Untitled, 1981, by Louise Nevelson); pair of paintings to right of mantel (Green Earth Deep 1, 2011, and Green Earth Deep 2, 2011, by Julie Hedrick): Nora Haime Gallery, norahaimegallery.com.
Sculptures on stands in corner (Magiscopios, by Feliciano Béjar Ruiz): Sebastian + Barquet Gallery, sebastianbarquet.com.
Window shades (black and white dupioni silk): installed by Interiors by Royale, interiorsbyroyale.com.
Console between windows; bust on console: Newel, LLC, newel.com.
Accent chairs (hide accent chairs in Harlequin design): Kyle Bunting, kylebunting.com.
Black side chair beside French door at back of room ("Dining Side Chair" #2976s): Artistic Frame, artisticframe.com. Chair fabric ("Ikarian Sea Velvet"/Black on Black #PXA.41): Christopher Hyland, christopherhyland.com.
Reindeer sculptures: Newel, LLC, newel.com.
Remembrance of Things Past
Defined by several small sitting areas with plush white lounge chairs and black oval-backed fauteuils, this sleek, sophisticated space guarantees good conversation.
Interior Design: Geoffrey Bradfield
Carnevale Dinner
With a 15-foot-long midcentury table cast in resin-urethane as his centerpiece, Inson Dubois Wood created a lavish dining room of a Carnevale-like setting. "My muse was Daphne Guinness as seen through the lens of Steven Klein and designed by Alexander McQueen," he says. Instead of suspending the diamond-cut crystal chandelier from the ceiling, the designer arranged it like a candelabra atop the table. Antique mask molds from Venice adorn the mantel.
Interior Design: Inson Dubois Wood, Inson Dubois Wood, LLC, 44 E. 32nd St., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016; 212/343-107, insonwood.com.
Photography: Peter Rymwid
Wallpaper (hand-painted lacquer): Gracie, graciestudio.com.
Ceiling treatment: 24K gold leaf with Venetian plaster, and red lacquer outline.
Table (15-foot dining table by Wendell Castle, 1966): R 20th Century, r20thcentury.com.
Chairs ("Ladder Chair"): BDDW, bddw.com.
Dinnerware ("Balcon du Gualdaquivir," by Hermès); flatware ("Royal," by Puiforcat); stemware ("Excess," by Herve van der Straeten, Saint-Louis Crystal); chandelier laying on table ("Excess, by Herve van der Straeten, Saint-Louis Crystal); crystal horse head ("Samarcande Crystal Paper Weight"): Hermès of Paris, 212/751-3181.
Bronze bird skull on table : John Lyle, johnlyledesign.com.
Masks (antique) over mantel: Guy Regal of Newel New York, newel.com.
Covered ceramic vases on mantel: Daniel Barney Antiques, danielbarney.com.
Photograph on mantel (Louis Vuitton AK-47): by photographer Justin Melnick, justinmelnickstudios.com.
Area rug (Sultanabad,with 30-foot long composition of the Tree of Life): Doris Leslie Blau, dorisleslieblau.com. Figurines on table by wall (The Guest, by Jaime Hayon): Lladro Atelier, lladro.com.
Art to left of mantel: by Ron Ehrlich, ronehrlich.com.
Carnevale Dinner
Stealing our breath is the ceiling treatment composed of 24-karat gold leaf with Venetian plaster and outlined in red lacquer.
Interior Design: Inson Dubois Wood
White chair ("Showtime Poltrona Chair," by Jaime Hayon): Hayon Studio, hayonstudio.com.
Pillow on chair: Christopher Hyland Inc., christopherhyland.com.
Figurines on table by wall (The Guest, by Jaime Hayon): Lladro Atelier, lladro.com.
Yellow vase: John Boone Inc., johnbooneinc.com.
Art behind table: by Ron Ehrlich, ronehrlich.com.
Tea set ("Loya," Art Deco 1929 Collection, by Puiforcat): Hermès of Paris, 212/751-3181.
Meditation Room
"I wanted guests to experience their own spirituality," says designer Stephanie Odegard. To induce an inspiring atmosphere, she reproduced a private Tibetan-themed meditation room. Reminiscent of a typical monastery in Tibet, the ceiling is painted rich red and gold and punctuated by a stunning wood-and-silk chandelier. Handmade Khadi fabric panels from India line the walls, while a traditional tiger-stripe carpet in vegetable-dyed wool decorates the floor. A 200-year-old Tibetan trunk from Odegard's own collection plays host to butter sculptures, which were offered to the deities and used in meditation. A Gandara Buddha bust and an authentic sand mandala tie it all together.
Interior Design: Stephanie Odegard, Stephanie Odegard Collection, 200 Lexington Ave., Suite 1209, New York, NY 10016; 212/545-0205, stephanieodegard.com.
Photography: Peter Rymwid
Ceiling treatment (painted by Tibetan artist, a former monk): custom.
Wall drapery (hand-made Khadi fabric from India); area rug (traditional Tibetan tiger carpet in vegetable-dyed wool): Stephanie Odegard Collection, 212/545-0205, stephanieodegard.com.
Red trunk (antique Tibetan); area rugs (antique Tibetan): designer's collection.
Butter sculptures on trunk, and sand mandala (created by monks): custom.
Chandelier ("Fortuny Concubine Proibita Chandelier"): Neenas Lighting, neenaslighting.com.
Marble sconces (by Paul Mathieu): Stephanie Odegard Collection, 212/545-0205, stephanieodegard.com.
Stone head sculpture ("Gandara Buddha Bust"): Nancy Wiener Gallery, nancywiener.com.
Spring Forward
Tobi Fairley's "Spring Forward" sitting room isn't just a celebration of the Spring Equinox—despite its trellis-patterned grass-cloth wallcovering, faux-bois fabrics, green-glass lamps, and perky pink accents. It's also a play on words, as Fairley intended her Traditional Home-sponsored space to be irrefutably fashion forward. Couture details—from coffee table books to a classic black-and-white palette—are simple but chic, just like our favorite style icons. "The draperies' custom appliqué, the contrast welting on the channel-back banquettes, and the slipper chairs' sexy curves all bring to mind a feminine fashion maven," the designer says.
Interior Design: Tobi Fairley, Tobi Fairley Interior Design, 5507 Ranch Drive, Suite 103, Little Rock, AR 72223; 501/868-9882, tobifairley.com.
Photography: Peter Rymwid
Wallcovering ("Union Square"/Black #5674): Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com.
Ceiling and trim paint ("Pollyanna" #3-3): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Sofa ("Leigh Made to Measure" #1504-51); fabric (#2947-11); bench by sofa ("Lille Bench" #1528-30); center table ("Collier Dining Table Top & Base" #1542-70 and #1542-71); mirror above mantel ("Stella Mirror" #1692-10): Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com.
Black trim on sofa ("French Grosgrain Ribbon"/Black #977-44932-007): Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons.com.
Bench leather ("All Grain"/Coral #AG28): Edelman Leather, edelmanleather.com.
Sofa pillows (#32171-149 in Rosedust): Duralee, duralee.com.
Bust on table ("Apollo Bust" #3.30941): Global views, globalviews.com.
Sconces flanking mantel ("Double Rachel Sconce"/Black, by Dunes & Duchess): Dering Hall, deringhall.com.
Finish on mantel: high-gloss lacquer.
Drapery; trim (appliqué): custom.
Settees on either side of mantel ("Bistro Made to Measure" #7635-51); settee fabric (#2947-11 with black piping); lounge chair ("Boudoir Chair" #7622-24): Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com.
Chair fabric ("Prestwick Wool Satin"/Blush #51542): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Art behind settee (by Jane Booth): Tobi Fairley Home, tobifairleyhome.com.
Area rug ("Cortina"/Black Diamond, sisal and wool): Merida, meridameridian.com.
Spring Forward
The pretty pink peonies on the desk are courtesy of Natural Decorations, Inc.
Interior Design: Tobi Fairley
Swedish Winter Dream
Sheer curtains and crisp white walls team with cool blue-gray fabrics and a cowhide area rug to create a room with a winter-wonderland feel. Add a touch of sparkle—the stunning Baccarat chandelier overhead—and this elegant bedroom becomes a serene escape, as if one is living in a Swedish winter dream. That is the exact aura designer Vicente Wolf wanted to achieve. "The moment I walked into the space, I saw the vision and knew what I wanted to create," he explains. Why Swedish, you ask? "Swedish rooms always have a sense of lightness and simplicity," Wolf says. Modest accessories, like the Thai ceramic vases atop the blue antique bedside table, stick to this minimalist theme.
The custom bed is Wolf's favorite. "It combines attributes of a wing chair and a modern platform bed," he says. A contrasting Chinese folding screen adds detail but doesn't distract from the rest of the room. Stealing the show is a massive 18th-century French Louis XVI mirror. Its large scale artfully alters the perspective of the room.
Interior Design: Vicente Wolf for Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, Vicente Wolf Assoc., 333 W. 39th St., New York, NY 10018; 212/465-0590, vicentewolf.com. Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, 53 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10010; 212/206-8820, anthonylawrence.com.
Photography: Peter Rymwid
Paint: Pittsburgh Paints, ppgpittsburghpaints.com.
Bed (custom); bed fabric: Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, anthonylawrence.com.
Bed linens (hand-embroidered "VW Art Lotus Pattern"); duvet; six-panel screen (by Vicente Wolf); table to right of bed (antique top with blue table base); vases on table (Thai ceramic vases); chest (by Vicente Wolf); accessories on chest: VW Home, vicentewolf.com.
Table lamp: Hinson Lighting, hinsonlighting.com.
Chandelier ("Zenith Unfocused Chandelier"): Baccarat, us.baccarat.com.
Area rugs (cowhide): available at Century Furniture Showroom, 800/852-5552.
Mirror (Louis XVI); table to right of chair (marble); porcelain vases on table ("Tea for Two"); fabric shell in front of mirror: VW Home, vicentewolf.com.
Lounge chair (custom); chair fabric: Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, anthonylawrence.com.
Swedish Winter Dream
A steel Chinese chair sits poised and pretty at the marble-topped desk. Both pieces are from the designer's own collection. An ivy topiary resembling a Christmas tree reminds guests the holidays are near.
Interior Design: Vicente Wolf
Desk (long marble-top table with cabriole legs, from Myanmar); sculpture on desk (bronze fish for Ikenaba); chair at desk (stainless minister hat chair): VW Home, vicentewolf.com.
Sheers and window shades: Arabel Fabrics, arabelfabrics.com.
President's Day
A holiday acknowledged—but not necessarily celebrated—is the inspiration for this octagonal space, with its four doors, two windows, and a fireplace. "The theme allowed me to construct a room with a sense of history, spanning centuries through furniture and antique selections," Schermerhorn notes.
Interior Design: Donald Schermerhorn, Schermerhorn Interior Design, 329 E. 63rd St., Suite C, New York, NY 10065; 212/355-5670, donaldschermerhorn.com.
Photography: Peter Rymwid
President's Day
A 17th-century Coromandel screen draws eyes upward. "The 18th-century George III library chair is made less conservative with a liberal dose of plum linen," he says. A teal raffia wallcovering, floral tufted ottoman, and celadon-striped shades complete the look.
Interior Design: Donald Schermerhorn
Wallcovering ("Island Raffia"/Island Cyprus #3491-B): Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com.
Animal-print rug ("Lynx," wool): Stark Carpet, starkcarpet.com.
Art over mantel (by Leon Walls): BK Antiques, bkantiques.com.
Window shades ("Czarina Stripe" #10914-07, discontinued); cushion on slipper chair ("Tuileries"/Teal, Leaf #11148-03): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Pair of chairs ("Dining Slipper Chairs," Billy Baldwin Studio): Ventry Ltd., ventryltd.com.
Pedestal (vintage mahogany fluted pedestal): Lee Calicchio Ltd., leecalicchioltd.com.
Slipper-chair fabric ("Madagascar Cloth," by Hinson); vase on pedestal (Mrs. MacDougall): Donghia, donghia.com. Square table between slipper chairs (antique): Anglo-Raj Antiques, anglorajantiques.com.
Lamp on table: Nicholas Antiques, nicholasantiques.org.
Art over table; mirror over art (antique): Objets Plus, objetsplusinc.com.
Folding screen (antique Coromandel screen): George N. Antiques, georgenantiques.com.
Club chair; ottoman: Avery Boardman, averyboardman.com.
Wooden-armed side chair (George III library chair): George N. Antiques, georgenantiques.com.
Club-chair fabric ('Taj Pahari"/Multi #11157-01); ottoman fabric ("Clarendon"/Aqua #F3225-03, by Colefax and Fowler); side-chair fabric ("Lola"/Plum #11175-11): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Mother's Day
Merging visual tropes commonly associated with Mother's Day, designer Joan Dineen manufactured a "nuanced interpretation of who mothers are" in her soothing showhouse space.
Interior Design: Joan Dineen, Dineen Architecture + Design, 224 E. 62nd St., New York, NY 10065; 212/249-2575, dineenarchitecture.com.
Photography: Peter Rymwid
Wallcovering ("Sisal" #WP7064): Holland & Sherry, hollandandsherry.com.
Ceiling paint ("Designer White" #33-1); crown ("Arrowroot" #29-32): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Mother's Day
A gray-blue grass-cloth wallcovering by Holland & Sherry provides depth while plaid mohair draperies, a goatskin screen, and a bold blue area rug inject pattern. "The rug is based on a line drawing that reminded us of the female figure and flowers," she explains. The daybed—designed by Dineen—features organic wool upholstery and is accented by plush pillows. An antique bronze sculpture and a Keyhole Cutie etching sit pretty atop a fractured-resin side table. Above, an intricate honeycomb-like light fixture draws the eye.
Interior Design: Joan Dineen
Ceiling light ("Linear Cumulus" by Ted Abramczyk): Abramczyk Studio, abramczykstudio.com. Available through Ralph Pucci Int'l, ralphpucci.net/lighting.
Area rug (custom): Fort Street Studio, fortstreetstudio.com.
Daybed (custom): Dineen Architecture + Design, dineenarchitecture.com.
Daybed cushion ("Cervinia"#10288/84, wool): Nobilis, nobilis.fr.
Faux fur pillows: designer's collection.
Linen pillow on daybed ("Karoo Linen Cushion"/Stone): De Le Cuona, 212/702-0800, delecuona.co.uk.
Throw (mohair in color 311): Susan Chalom/Mohair Blankets, susanchalom.com.
Mirror behind daybed: Bark Frameworks, barkframeworks.com.
Tiered side table: Lorin Marsh, lorinmarsh.com.
Bowl on tiered table ("Papagena Bowl"/White #01017058): Lladro, lladro.com.
Sphere on tiered table ("Murano Glass Cube" by Alessandro Mendini, vintage); folding screen ("Karl Springer Goatskin Screen," vintage); resin table in front of screen ("Fractured Resin Table," by Pierre Giraudon, vintage); sculpture on resin table (bronze, by Seff Weidl, vintage): John Salibello, johnsalibello.com.
Art on resin table (Keyhole Cutie, by Tony Fitzpatrick, Jamie Lustberg Art Project): Dineen Architecture, dineenarchitecture.com.
Holiday Luncheon
If a modern-day Marie Antoinette hosted a holiday luncheon, it would look like this. "The sexy color scheme and playful mix of traditional and romantic pieces with contemporary items speak to today's woman: strong and independent, yet ladylike and alluring," says designer Tricia Huntley. The luxurious lounge includes two leather-upholstered sectional sofas where guests can mingle while the meal is prepared.
Interior Design: Tricia Huntley, Huntley & Co. Interior Design, 1655 45th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20007; 202/462-3030, huntleyandcompany.com.
Photography: Peter Rymwid
Wall paint ("Purple Nite" #30-17); ceiling paint ("Brevity" #32-29): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Sofas ("Utopie Modular Sofa"); coffee table ("Decalo"); green area rug ("Green Density"); white sideboard behind sofa ("Diapason Sideboard"): Roche Bobois, roche-bobois.com.
Plaid throw ("Window Pane Blanket," discontinued); pillow ("Mongolian Lamb Pillow"): West Elm, westelm.com.
Mirror behind sofa (custom with integral TV by Audio Doctor): Audio Doctor, audiodoctor.com.
Art on wall behind sideboard: by Delah Brucelli, delahbrucelli.com.
Small portrait; light on sideboard: Roche Bobois, roche-bobois.com.
Horizontal art on sideboard; art at right on sideboard: by Derek Skorupski, derekjamesart.com.
Drapery: existing. Footed bowl on coffee table ("Equus Pedestal Bowl" #01017148): Lladro, lladro.com.
Vase on coffee table: designer's collection. Sculpture on coffee table (Mascara, 1975): by Edwina Sandys, edwinasandys.com.
Holiday Luncheon
Below Lladro's jaw-dropping chandelier composed of carved porcelain fairies, an expansive dining table is set with divine dinnerware.
Interior Design: Tricia Huntley
Chandelier ("Niagara"); china ("Equus"); candelabra ("Naturo-Multi Candleholder"/Grey #01007972): Lladro, lladro.com.
Dining table ("Volutes"); dining chairs ("Fyn Bridge Chairs"); portraits: Roche Bobois, roche-bobois.com.
Chargers; napkins: designer's collection.
Flatware; covered pedestal ("Beehive Cake Stand"): West Elm, westelm.com.
Stemware ("Kikatsu," by Kimura Glass): Bespoke Global, bespokegobal.com.
Holiday Luncheon
Layered artwork pops against a black backdrop. Barware is by Juliska.
Interior Design: Tricia Huntley
Bar and cabinet (wardrobe from Jean Paul Gaultier Collection); portraits: Roche Bobois, roche-bobois.com.
Barware ("Amalia"): Juliska, juliska.com.
Holiday Luncheon
A series of arched windows accented by barely-there sheer draperies lets natural light illuminate the room.
Interior Design: Tricia Huntley
Ladder-style bookshelf ("Architecte Bookshelf"); chair to right of bookshelf ("Mozart Bergère"): ottoman ("Mozart"); chair and ottoman fabric; lamp to right of chair: Roche Bobois, roche-bobois.com.
Beige area rug: custom. Hand sculpture: by Edwina Sandys, edwinasandys.com.
Drapery: existing.

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2013 Perfect Game High School Baseball Preview Index
Nine months after winning the 2012 Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division I state championship for the third time in eight years and the prestigious Greater Catholic League title for the 25th time in school history, the Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller High School baseball team is back to business as usual.
The Crusaders rolled to a 26-5 record with a senior-dominated roster in 2012 and won the school's sixth OHSAA state championship since 1972. Sixth-year head coach Tim Held boasts a sparkling 127-24 record over his first five seasons, with four state tournament final-four appearances and state titles in 2009 and last spring.
It is an elite baseball program at an elite all-boys school in Cincinnati that first rose to prominence under the 39-year reign of former head coach Mike Cameron, who remains on the staff as a junior varsity assistant.
It's true: the more things change the more they definitely stay the same. Moeller will open its 2013 season on March 30 against Strongville High School at No. 35 in the Perfect Game National High School Team Rankings, the highest ranked team among schools included in PG's Midwest Region (Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky).
Most of the country's highest ranked and most highly regarded high school programs reside in the warm-weather and coastal states of Florida, California, Georgia and Texas. But Archbishop Moeller – which on its website claims the title of "The Nation's Most Watched Catholic High School" – has established its own little baseball kingdom not far from the not-so-balmy banks of the Ohio River.
School officials have built a championship culture on campus, one that continues to perpetuate itself year after year. Another one of the school's logos reads: "Tradition Never Graduates".
"We're lucky that the tradition that was built here through Coach Cameron and his 39 years as the head coach, good baseball players know that they come here and they'll be developed over their four years and if they want to play collegiately, most of them will have a shot (at that)," Held said over the phone this week. "There are always good guys waiting in the wings … and a lot of our sophomores, if they were back at their home schools or in the public schools, they would be starters on the varsity."
Held might have to shake up those wings a lot this season while the Crusaders use the early part of their season to build experience and consistency. He does have an ace in the hole, however, giving him an excellence place to start.
Junior right-hander/outfielder Zach Shannon arrives at spring camp after a terrific summer and fall playing for the famed Midland Redskins 18u travel ball team. Shannon (6-foot-2, 200-pounds) is ranked the country's No. 18 overall prospect in the 2014 class (No. 1 in Ohio) and had his fastball gunned at 93 mph while playing for the Royals Scout Team/Midland at the PG WWBA Underclass World Championship in October.
Shannon, an Ohio State commit, mostly played in the field for Helm last season, and hit .319 (29-for-91), with three home runs, nine doubles, three triples and 15 RBI.
"Just the high level of summer ball that he's played over the last few years really just put him in a position to be able to succeed at the high school level," Held said. "He's got a very strong arm and he can hit the ball a ton; he puts all that together and it's more consistent. I think he was pressing a lot last year batting in the middle of our lineup as a sophomore, and as he gets more consistent he's definitely going to be a guy that everybody has to watch out for.
"Zach is going to have to be that big guy on the mound this year and he's going to have to throw the big games for us."
A graduated senior started every one of the Crusaders' 31 games in 2012 and recorded every decision. Shannon pitched four innings of no-hit ball, struck out six and picked up a save, and he readily embraces a heavier work load: "I'm comfortable with that," he said. "I don't have any problems with pitching."
Junior left-hander Zach Logue, who pitched only junior varsity innings in 2012, will also be relied on heavily, Helm indicated.
The Crusaders' other top returnees are senior catcher Cameron Whitehead; senior infielder Spencer Iacovone; and junior infielder Riley Mahan. Iacovone hit a team-high .403 (29-for-72) with five home runs, nine doubles and 26 RBI in 2012. He's a ranked a "high follow" nationally and has signed with Marshall University.
Mahan hit .311 (23-for-74) with nine doubles and team-high 29 RBI; Whitehead hit .273 (15-for-55) with five doubles and 15 RBI.
"Those four, definitely – a lot of the leadership is going to fall on their shoulders," Held said. "They got the bulk of the playing time (in 2012) of the guys that are returning … so those guys have a lot of the younger guys and inexperienced guys looking up at them."
Helm feels like this year's team can build off last year's state championship.
"It definitely gives us some momentum," he said. "The expectations are always high here and these players know that people are going to be aiming for them even more than in past years."
"We lost so many kids from last year, we kind of lost some of that momentum from the state title," Shannon countered. "But the players that we have this year are just as good if not better than last year's team, so we're looking pretty good so far."
From a national point of view, Moeller will always play with the stigma of coming from a cold weather state. While teams in the warm-weather states have already started their outdoor seasons, the Crusaders aren't likely to get outside for a couple more weeks.
School officials converted an old wrestling room into a baseball training area about 12 years, Held said. The room features four batting cages and a small bullpen which enables the team to get some work in while they wait for the outside temperature to warm up. Because of the limited year-around opportunities, Held thinks the schools from PG's northern regions sometimes suffer in the national polls.
"If I'm going to worry about national rankings, I know that if we have a good first two weeks of the season, we're going to heat up and be hot," he said. "We look at the rankings at the end of the year and there have been a couple of teams that we've had the last few years, I have felt a little bit slighted. I would love to take on some of those other (southern) teams; just because they play where it's warm doesn't mean they should be ranked higher than we are."
When the weather finally warms up in the summertime, Shannon and several of other Moeller prospects have sharpened their skills on the travel ball circuit. By playing with Midland, Shannon has hooked up with one of the country's most storied organizations; he was named to the all-tournament team at last year's prestigious PG WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Fla., after going 3-for-7 (.429) with a triple, four RBI and three runs in three games with the Midland Redskins.
That team, which went 2-2 at the tournament, was loaded with highly ranked 2013 and 2014 prospects from all over the country, and Shannon fit right in.
"(Playing with) Midland is just a whole other world in itself; summer ball is just unreal," he said. "This year I played with the 18u Redskins, and playing with kids from California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico – I was seeing those kids every day and they're the best players in the country – and it's just awesome to come to the field every day and play with them."
Shannon will slip back on the Moeller uniform in a couple of weeks, and the Crusaders blue-and-gold has been worn by some pretty notable players in the past. Moeller alumni include MLB Hall-of-Fame shortstop Barry Larkin, future Hall-of-Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and former MLB third baseman and manager Buddy Bell, just naming three. Close to a dozen Moeller graduates played professional baseball and about a dozen more played professional football, many in the NFL.
"I just think it's the whole community," Held said. "The parents have bought into it, the coaches are always striving to be better – none of us in any of the sports are just sitting back wondering what's going to happen. Everybody is still attending clinics … and everybody just wants to continue to move their sport forward and be better and stronger. A lot of us are modeling after collegiate programs because we want to have our kids ready for that."
Speaking of college, Shannon made his decision to attend Ohio State after taking a visit and also after good friends Jordan McDonough (2014, St. Xavier HS, Liberty Township, OH) and Jacob Niggemeyer (2014, Olentangy Liberty HS, Powell, OH) also committed to the Buckeyes. Those three have played together on various Midland teams.
The 2013 season is now at hand and preparations for the defense of an Ohio state championship the Moeller boys won in 2012 will soon begin. Held will have as many as eight coaches working with the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen teams this spring, and each of those teams will have around 20 players.
"We just try to stay as organized as possible, letting the parents know what our goals are (and) letting the players know what our goals are," he said. "Winning always makes things easier – if we win and we get far into the (state) tournament that just helps everybody understand that we are doing things the right way and getting the players ready."


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Salem Food Tours an Experience to SavorPosted: October 16th, 2012 | Author: KN | Filed under: 43 Church, Comida, Event, Life Alive, Milk & Honey, Salem, Scratch Kitchen | Tags: Chef Bill Fogarty, Chef Doug Papows, David Bowie, Karen Scalia, Salem Food Tours, Salem Spice, Salem Wine Imports | 2 Comments »
At this time of year, it may be hard to remember that there is more to Salem than the costumed crowds and traffic tangles. The city is, in fact, a terrific destination for food lovers of all sorts. From upscale dining to hole-in-the-wall take out, candy shops, bakeries, funky bars, and ethnic eateries, this historic seaport has it all.
And if you are looking for someone to help navigate you through Salem's wonderful world of food, there's no one better than Karen Scalia. Charming, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable, she is a delight. Combining her skills as a Salem tour guide with her background in event planning and passion for food, Scalia created Salem Food Tours, which launched in September.
We were lucky enough to tag along on a tour last week and right off the bat were impressed with the careful thought and organization that goes into creating each tour. With an initial email of helpful instructions, a warm welcome as though you are an old friend, and a well-planned sequence of tastings, Scalia has put together a memorable experience for tourists and locals alike.
With many shops and restaurants as partners, each tour varies, depending on what is going on that day. Thursday tours can include the Salem Farmer's Market, and vegan tours are available. Scalia will even create a private tour for your special event.
Our tour started off with a bit of Salem history as we headed into Salem Spice/The Picklepot, where the enthusiastic David Bowie (no, not that one) gave us a crash course in Salem's spice trade and the history of salt and pepper. We compared four peppers and seven salts, and while we enjoyed the pink peppercorns, the Pacific Smoked Sea Salt had us swooning.
The next stop was Scratch Kitchen where Chef Bill Fogarty took time out from the busy lunch crowd to talk to us about his house-smoked meats and locally sourced fare. He treated us to a classic old style New England Clam Chowder with a clean, fresh taste that immediately brought me back to my grandmother's kitchen. We also sampled incredibly tasty hand-cut, bacon-dusted French fries with house-made ketchup. Yes, I said bacon-dusted. Scratch sells bacon popcorn, too.
We popped into Comida for a quick but appealing tasting of rice and beans with a choice of meat and homemade salsa and pickled red onions. Then it was on to one of our favorite shops, Milk and Honey, to talk cheese and chocolate with Sharon and Bill. Everyone's favorite seemed to be the Shallot Hannabells from Shy Brothers Farm in Westport—creamy, tart, and savory. And of course Somerville's Taza Chocolate is always a hit.
We stepped next door to Salem Wine Imports, where we chatted with owner and wine expert Eric Olsen. (Whether you are a wine neophyte or an experienced oenophile, do yourself a favor and sign up for his email newsletters. Thoughtful prose and lovely photos along with the current sales make them an inbox treat.) Eric handed us over to the very capable Chris, who poured three Italian wines and discussed the region and terroir and possible table wines for the upcoming holiday season.
We tore ourselves away with some difficulty but were glad we did when we ended up at Life Alive. A new favorite of the Dish, it was a treat to chat with manager Christina about the workings of the café and the vision behind the food. We sampled the Swami bowl with kale, tamari almonds, raisins, carrots, and broccoli, over brown rice with a curry miso sauce that was truly inspired. Top that off with a taste of locally made vegan truffles, and you're in heaven.
You would think by this point we would be too full to either move or eat another bite, but the tour was well paced, and we happily moved on to the finale, at 43 Church. This was a lovely end to the tour. We relaxed at a table in the bar, were offered another wine taste and several fabulous small plates.
I have to say that when 43 Church emerged from the Lyceum last year, its upscale surf and turf type menu didn't really excite us. Since then, Chef Doug Papows has taken over in the kitchen, and if what we tasted during the tour is any indication, his creative vision is worth revisiting this Church Street eatery.
The extremely tender lamb osso buco, tucked inside handkerchief pasta (all the pasta is house-made by sous chef Kirk Vanacore) accompanied by roasted grape tomatoes and spinach with a crumble of feta cheese was a savory, mouthwatering combination. But my favorite was a cassoulet, perfect for the autumn weather. The bean stew was rich and velvety, created with a barnyard's worth of meat for flavor, including braised lamb and pork, boar and pheasant sausages, duck confit and a fried duck tenderloin.
Pastry chef Saskia Nugent was on duty that afternoon and mystified us with her dessert. How can a moist dense-looking slice of chocolate cake with satiny frosting and rich raspberry ganache be light as a feather? This decadent enigma was the perfect end to our afternoon of gastronomy.
Because every tour varies, your experience won't match ours exactly, but we can guarantee that Karen Scalia is the gal you want to have show you her town. From her infectious smile and attention to detail to her vast expertise on Salem's history and food, Karen has made Salem Food Tours an experience food fans from near and far will savor.
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Bayer Pharmaceuticals, which makes Yaz, Yasmin and Beyaz, has heavily marketed these contraceptives to young women as not only preventing pregnancy, but also preventing PMS and even controlling acne breakouts.
The link to blood clots in these contraceptives lies with the synthetic hormone, drospirenone. Drospirenone has been linked to serious side effects. There are many other side effects. You can read more at http://www.drugwatch.com/yaz/side-effects.php
The chemical combinations in Vestura, Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella can cause abnormal blood clotting. This results in blood clotting when it is unnecessary and inside the blood vessel, vein or artery.These abnormal blood clots can break away from the blood vessel on which they formed. When these clots break away they travel through the blood stream and can form a blockage or become lodged inside the heart itself. This blockage can starve the flow of blood and cause a heart attack. If the blood clot lodges in the brain, it can result in a stroke. If the blood clot lodges in the pulmonary artery that supplies blood to the lungs, it can result in a pulmonary embolism (or PE).
The FDA has said Bayer went too far in its marketing claims about Yaz. The FDA sent Bayer a number of scolding letters and required Bayer to issue new advertisements retracting previous claims about Yaz's effectiveness.
Dr. David Kessler, a former FDA commissioner working as an expert for the plaintiffs that are suing, said that Bayer researchers found increased reports of blood clots in women using Yasmin in the United States, compared with those using three other pills, but did not provide that information to the FDA in a 2004 safety review.
"Bayer presented a selective view of the data, and that presentation obscured the potential risks associated with Yasmin," Dr. Kessler testified. He also said the company promoted the pill for alleviating premenstrual syndrome, when it was NOT approved for that use.
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Posted 10th December 2007
Squad selection results for Trieste 2008
Sunday 9th December 2007 saw over 100 Athletes come together to train and select for the forthcoming European Junior & Cadet Championships for February 2008. After the recent Championships in Turkey many were looking forward to the next major Championships, and turned out in force. With more and more associations joining and showing their support for the English Karate Federation family it was an extremely successful day and it was great to see such a massive turn out.
Training was split with Jonathan Mottram taking the Kata sessions and Wayne Otto OBE heading the Kumite session aided by Juliette Toney and Greg Francis with National Coach Ticky Donovan OBE overseeing the groups. Greg Francis took all the Athletes through his 'Fit 2 Fite' adrenalin pumping warm up session! After 30mins the Athletes split into 2 groups for training kata and kumite. After the Athletes were put through their paces, the selections began. For some this was their first time selecting and for others this was their last time as Juniors so the pressure was on to make the grade.
Selections started with Kata and with the standard extremely high the panel had some difficult decisions to make. Following on from Kata, Kumite selections began with both mats being used between male and female fighters. Once again the Athletes performed to the best of their abilities and the supporters witnessed some excellent fights. Unfortunately as in any competition only a few can come out on top. This time the following Athletes were selected with the remaining athletes encouraged to keep training and selecting, as they represent some of the best karate ka in their age groups. Selected squad:
|Male - Cadets
|Gareth Hains
Ashley Tancock
Tyrone Josephine
Alex Sell
Adam Francis
Saule Del-Rio
|Female - Cadets
|Ashleigh Kenny
Sophie Richardson
Reisha Hull
Rio Smith
|Male - Junior
|Reece Taylor
Chris Harris
Tom Canham
Alex Hodge
Tom Gibbings
Akan Eka
James Steadman
Jamie Holt
Ritchie McMillan
Stephen Luke Scott
U65kg - Team
U75kg - Team
U80kg - Team
|Female Junior
|Samantha Cannon
Emma O'Callaghan
Sarah Donnelly
Katie Hurry
Lauren Adams
U53kg - Team
U60kg - Team
O60kg - Team
Ticky Donovan and the Board of the EKF would like to thank all the Coach's, Referees and Officials that gave up their time and made the day run smoothly also to Dr Mohinder for his support. Best of Luck to the squad.
Posted 6th December 2007
EKF Northern Regional Championships 2007 Results
On a cold and wet 25th November, the Richard Dunn Sports Centre in Bradford became the hive of activity for the 1st EKF Northern Regional Championships. This was the 2nd championships in the EKF series of events and following on from the EKF Southern Championships held in September 2007 in Essex . . .
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Posted December 3rd 2007
Training Selection Information
You may or may not have received a previous email stating that all selections for the European Championships February 2008 are now to be held on the 9th December 2007. The selection that was to be held on 13 January 2008 is now a training session only and it is vital that the selected squad from the 9th December attend the January 2008 one.
Athletes, you must ensure you bring your licence on the day of selection and that your Association is a fully paid up member of the English Karate Federation. IF YOUR ASSOCIATION IS NOT A FULLY PAID UP MEMBER OF THE ENGLISH KARATE FEDERATION YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TRAIN OR SELECT.
There will be an up-to-date list on Sunday of all the member associations who have and have not paid which will be used to verify membership. There will be no exceptions.
Due to a major fire in the cafe area at Bisham Abbey, there will be no catering facilities on the 9th december 2007. The selections are still taking place but athletes/supporters/officials should ensure they bring their own refreshments.
The EKF would like to thank Tony Smith of Chikara Ltd and Mark & Shirley Lord for their support of the Athletes
and coachs of the EKF England Squads
Posted 1st December 2007
English Karate Federation Selection Update
An executive decision from the English Karate Federation has been made that there will now be only one selection session for the forthcoming WKF Cadet & Junior European Championships in February. The session on 9th December 2007 at Bisham Abbey will now be for both Kumite and Kata with the Kata selections commencing at 1:00pm. The decision was based upon potentially restrictive costs with regards to travel and accommodation, etc. The open training session scheduled for 13th January 2008 will remain in place for training only.
Posted 28th November 2007
National Squad Selection Form
Kata & Kumite National Squad Training & Selection
Open Squad Training for Cadets, Junior & Seniors Selections for 35th Cadet & Junior European Championships
15-17th February 2008
Posted 29th October 2007
English Karate Federation (EKF) Southern Regional Championships Results
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Posted 29th October 2007
English Karate Federation (EKF) Southern Regional Championships Report
The championships were held on the 30th September 2007 at Goresbrook Sport Centre, Dagenham, Essex.
This was the first championships to be run by the newly formed English Karate Federation and the expectations were extremely high, with 14 Kata events and 34 Kumite events planned for the day. Over 420 individual competitors and over 26 teams participated, with a further 200+ spectators attending. It was an outstanding event with all credit going to Joe Anderson who organised the entire event.
All expectations of high calibre competitors were met as many competitors were from the English Karate Team, (Jon Mottram, Alton Brown, Jay Gauci, Akan Eka, Tom Canham, James Steadman, Michale Roche, Ross Mathieu, Harry Cannon, Lauren Adams, Samantha Cannon, etc). Some competitor's were unable to compete on the day due to injuries, (Reece Taylor, Richie McMillan and Christopher Blenman.)
We would like to thank Ticky Donavan OBE, Dave Wilson and Terry Daley, whom are all members of the EKF working committee and who gave their support on the day to all that attended. Thanks is also given to Terry Wingrove and to the EKF Northern region organiser Peter Alan, plus everyone who helped on the day from the referees, line judges, table officials, time keepers, stewards, weighing-in officials and analysts.
The whole day was an exceptionally enjoyable one, although exhausting.
The Toyakwai Association won the overall trophy with 101 points, second was Ishinryu with 62 points, third was Amateur Martial Arts Association with 39 points and fourth was KDI with 37 points.
Posted 29th October 2007
WKF Junior/Cadet Championships Report
Firstly, I would like to thank Terry Wingrove for all the financial support and his personal time he has given towards us being able to attend this championship. Also thanks to Debbie Sell for all the Administration work, Tony Smith (Chikara) for badges and tracksuits and Mark Lord (from Kachi-Do) for Gi's and equipment.
As it was very late booking flights the Squad had to be divided into two groups. The first group headed by myself arrived at the hotel Thursday morning at 2am the second group headed by Jonathan Mottram and Julie Tony arrived at 4am. Thursday was registration where Jonathan and I spent three and half hours queuing for registration! Registered was over 80 countries and 1400 competitors.
The Turkish Federation had made many mistakes with the programme and they bought forward the starting time to 8am (6am English time), so as you can see there was not much rest for the squad. First day started with weigh ins and team events. The English male team won against Sengal 3-1 and then lost in the next round to Holland, who eventually lost to Japan which put us out of repocharge. The ladies team were next up winning three rounds then finally loosing to Tunisia who were the eventual winners. The Ladies team came back in repocharge winning against China 2-0 and then loosing for Bronze medal against Croatia 2-1 (already it was beginning to show that we suffered from a lack of pre-training.)
On Saturday it was the turn of the Cadets which saw many of the competitors loosing in the first round. Jemmel Mathason fought well going through 3 rounds as did James Steadman, Rio Smith went 2 rounds then came back in repocharge and lost. Not a good day for the cadets, but many of them had their eyes open to the high level of the World Championships (and many agreed the need for pre-training). Sunday was the day of our juniors a shock for Reece Taylor and Sam Cannon both medallists in Europe, loosing in the first round. The juniors spirits were then lifted with Ritchie McMillan – 60kgs who stormed through he's category until the semi finals meeting Egypt where Ritchie run out of steam but then came back in the repocharge to take the Bronze medal. Katie Hurry went through three rounds but lost to Switzerland she came back in repocharge only to loose again. Sarah Clarke fought very well but lost in the third round. After the competition again many of the juniors expressed the need for pre-training.
Despite all the problems over the last year the team came together and fought their hearts out, the experience will hopefully hold them in good stead and help them to prepare for the forth coming Europeans in Trieste, Italy 2008. Many thanks go to the coach's Jon Mottram, Wayne Otto OBE, Julie Tony and Dr Mohinder for their support , time and work at these Championships which was done voluntary with no pay.
Most importantly was the attendance of England which was greeted by many countries showing their support for us being back in memberships of the WKF.
Ticky Donovan O.B.E.
National Squad Directo
Posted 24th October 2007
WKF Junior/Cadet Championships in Istanbul
The registration for the championships took place at the Barcelo Eresin Hotel on Wednesday October 17, in the afternoon and on Thursday October 18, in the morning. 82 countries with more than 1103 competitors registered for the various categories (745 Male and 369 Female).
Posted 15th October 2007
Trains and Ships and Planes
With the cadet/junior team about to depart for Istanbul for the WKF Championships a huge sigh of relief will go up from all those that made it possible at such very short notice. Now we are looking forward to 2008 and the key trips to Trieste, Estonia and then the long-haul to Tokyo. Already we are arranging travel details for Trieste (15th-17th Feb.) and are very happy with the interest and support from the parents, so much so that we are introducing a parents/supporters register to coordinate our efforts to assist the cadets and juniors and travel as an organised supporters group. Then onto Estonia (2nd-4th May) for the European Senior Championships which gives our athletes and coaches enough time to prepare a full team with an organised supporters group and officials.
Then the "big one" - off to Tokyo (13th-16th Nov). At the moment we are in talks with sponsors to send a full jumbo to Japan with supporters, family and other interested groups (we also have serious interest from other European countries to make-up any shortfall in numbers) which will enable the team to travel at a very reduced cost. Through a member of the EKF the team has been offered accommodation and training facilities in Japan and with a year to realise this trip of a lifetime we will publish updates on a regular basis. If you would like to register as an EKF supporter or would like any particular details on travel with the team please contact us
Posted 10th October 2007
EKF Teamwork sends juniors/cadets to Turkey for WKF Championships
A concerted team effort non-stop for 4 days was needed to provide the logistics to send the junior and cadet team to the WKF World Championships in Istanbul starting on th 19th Oct. At such very short notice and with nothing arranged we have to thank the superb professional and determined efforts of Debbie Sell, Ticky Donovan O.B.E. and the magnitude of the sponsors Kachi-Do, Chikara & Cyberbudo who arranged the flights, accommodation, insurance, chaperones, clothing, gi's, entry formalities, etc and local liaison all at such short notice. We have learned a lot and built up a profile which we will use to reduce the logistics when we send teams in 2008 to Trieste (European Junior/Cadets Champs), Estonia (European Seniors) & Tokyo (World Seniors). We do appreciate any input from instructors, parents and athletes especially in the post event period. We know it will all be worth it and all our best wishes go with the team and their coaches
Posted 9th October 2007
EKF Selections get off to the best possible start
This was a weekend (Oct 6th) to remember for all the right reasons, with over 80 competitors at Bisham Abbey taking part in the first EKF selections resulting in a great success and showing the strongest support for the EKF. After a rigorous training session with, top England coaches, Ticky Donovan OBE, Wayne Otto OBE, Kata Coach Jonathan Mottram, and Juliette Toney, selections for the Junior & Cadet World Championships took place.
Over a 4 hour period the competitors were put through their paces, Kata first followed by Kumite. Englands top WKF referees were in attendance and did a very professional job at such short notice, many thanks go out to them. A special thanks also to the parents and supporters who came to this event and the traders who were so helpful. The EKF wishes all the competitors and staff the best of luck.
The following Athletes were selected:
Alice Goudie
Rio Smith
Ashleigh Kenny
Mitch Scotcher
Ashley Tancock
Jemmel Mathason
Harry Cannon
Matthew Drury
Cheyne Phillips
James Steadman
Jade Honeywood
Jenna Shilston
Katie Hurry
Sarah Donnelly
Lauren Adams
Samantha Cannon
Richie Mcmillan
Robert Osborn
Sean Bashford
Aaron Swales
|Akan Eka
Tom Canham
Michale Roche
Reece Taylor
Christopher Blenman
Posted 10th August 2007
BudoSai 50th Anniversary of English Karate 2007
Round one (x is category one - w is category two)
|James Stedman
|1121 x 11
|5 to 7 Holland
|Raphael Veras
|w 1111
|4 to 4 Draw
|Alton Brown
|8 to 0 England
|Paul Abel
|1 x
|3 to 1 England
|Akan Eka
|2 to 2 Draw
|Jay Gauci
|6 to 8 Holland
|Sonny Roberts
|11 w 1
|111 w
|3 to 3 Draw
|Loren Cook
|0 to 8 Holland
|Lauren Adams
|2 x 1121
|11 x 111 x
|7 to 5 England
|Katie Hurry
|111 x x 1111 x
|7 to 3 England
4 wins England 45 points - 3 wins Holland 41 points
Round two
|Sonny Roberts
|4 to 6 Holland
|Jay Gauci
|4 to 1 England
|Akan Eka
|1 x 112
|x w xx
|5 to 0 England
|Paul Able
|2 to 3 Holland
|Alton Brown
|2 to 2 Draw
|Raphael Veras
|111 x x 112
|112 x
|7 to 4 England
|James Steadman
|1 to 6 Holland
|Melissa Lewis
|4 to 6 Holland
|Katie Hurry
|11 to 4 England
|Lauren Adams
|12111 x x
|6 to 8 Holland
4 wins England 46 points - 5 wins Holland 40 points
England 8 wins 91 points - Holland 8 wins 81 points
I would like to thank Tony Smith and his company (Chikara) for track suites and badges for the team, and Sensei Terry Wingrove for all the work he and his team put in to sponsor and organise an outstanding three days. Finally, the refereeing was in the capable hands of Roy Fox, thanks to him as well.
Best Wishes
Ticky Donovan O.B.E
Posted 5th July 2007
New Competition Format for EKF
We are happy to announce that we will confirm on 12th July the dates and venues for the:
EKF Southern Regional Championships:
Sunday 30th September 2007 Goresbrook Sports Centre, Ripple Road, Dagenham Essex RM9 6XW,
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EKF Northern Regional Championships:
Sunday 25th November 2007, Richard Dunn Sports Centre, Rooley Ave, Odsal, Bradford, North Yorkshire, BD6 1EZ, Contact Tel & Fax 01617971077 email : firstname.lastname@example.com
EKF Snr & Jnr National Championships 2008
We anticipate that a seeding system will be adopted at these competitions which would lead up to a competition in
2008 to determine the National squad. Simultaneous with this we anticipate initiating squad training at various venues across England to enable more athletes to attend.
We expect to have serious commercial sponsorship in place as soon as the EKF has completed all its legal requirements incurred on its formation. This sponsorship will allow the athletes,coaches and administration a lot more "peace-of mind" than over the past 18 months. We will further update this section over the coming weeks so that entry forms, category details and all other relevant information can be down loaded direct from this website.
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Mediation for Grandparents King's Heath
A divorce is a very difficult time for everyone. Its effects are not just limited to the two spouses filing for separation; other family members too are largely affected by it. Grandparents, in particular, are also affected by it. In any child's life, it's the grandparents who are often the most relevant figures. It's the grandparents to whom a child goes to if he needs guidance or reassurance.
The relationship shared between grandparents and grandchildren is as relaxing as it is beautiful. Unfortunately, a divorce affects this relationship as well. As a grandmother or a grandfather, a separated family may leave you with conflicted loyalties. On one side, you may want to support your child during the process of separation, but on the other hand, your love for your grandchild may make it next to impossible to pick any particular side.
It is helpful and advisable to establish an environment where it is easy to communicate and express your feelings without offending or criticizing anyone. This can be achieved through mediation.
In some families, the relationship shared between the in laws is good and healthy because of which it is decided that the grandparents need to be heavily involved with their grandchildren. In other cases, however, the relation shared between the in-laws is poor and one (or both) of the parents may prefer for there to be a more limited relationship shared between the grandparents and their grandchildren.
While it is good to think that grandparents would have a constant presence in their grandchildren's lives even after the divorce, it is wiser to prepare for some changes. Here are some things grandparents can do to prepare for this –
- Reaching an understanding with the parents – The first thing the grandparents can do, and one that is the most desirable option, is to reach an understanding with the parents. Not only will this ensure that an amicable relationship is maintained with the children, but it will also make things hassle free for everyone and resolve child contact issues
- Contacting a solicitor King's Heath – If for some unfortunate reason you are not able to build any contact with the parents, or if an agreement cannot be reached, then a family law solicitor should be contacted. This is because a law solicitor will be able to provide you with useful advice and appropriate options which would be okay with both you and the parents.
- Family mediation King's Heath – Finally, whenever possible you should always opt for family mediation King's Heath. Whenever talks fail, mediation becomes extremely useful in helping reach an understanding. Basically, in mediation what happens is that a mediator or a moderator, who is neutral, meets with the parents and grandparents separately at first in order to evaluate whether or not mediation is going to help this case.
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Tools for Entrepreneurship
by Fred D. Baldwin
Creation of jobs for our people and by our people, so that the control of our economic life is not held by outsiders" is the goal of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Entrepreneurship Initiative, Jesse L. White Jr., ARC federal co-chairman, told over 200 attendees at the ARC-sponsored Tools for Entrepreneurship conference held September 18–19, 2000, in Clermont County, Ohio.
"Once in rural America we were all pretty much entrepreneurs," White said, "but a series of factors began to compromise that sense of independence. Restoring a base of homegrown businesses lies at the heart of a strategy to make Appalachia and rural America self-sufficient."
"Many Fortune 500 companies started in garages somewhere," White concluded. "We want them to start in the garages of Appalachia, and there's no reason we can't do it."
West Virginia Governor Cecil H. Underwood, ARC's 2000 states' co-chairman, placed the Entrepreneurship Initiative in the context of a long history of ARC successes in providing opportunity to Appalachian residents through roads, other infrastructure investments, and training. These initiatives were pre-conditions to development, he said, while citing a $300,000 microloan program for entrepreneurs in McDowell County as a promising next step in encouraging homegrown businesses.
"A major element missing in our struggling communities is the lack of private investment," Underwood said. "If we can attract new investments and make them grow through trained leadership, we'll be successful."
"This deals with what our challenge really is now," Underwood concluded. "While we've made marvelous progress, there remain many counties that are economically distressed. My office maintains a map with dots showing job creation. We have to work hard to get rid of the blank spots."
The two-day conference, which opened with welcomes from Joy Padgett, director of the Ohio Governor's Office of Appalachia, and Robert L. Proud, president of the Clermont County Board of Commissioners, featured an impressive and diverse slate of speakers and panelists. They addressed an equally diverse set of topics, including e-commerce, education, microloans, and venture capital.
A conference highlight was the announcement of a new partnership between the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, ARC, and three Appalachian development corporations to increase the flow of capital and technical assistance to entrepreneurship ventures throughout the Region. (See sidebar article: New Partnership to Strengthen Ties with Local Financial Institutions.)
An address by Aida Alvarez, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, provided another conference highlight. Alvarez told the audience that only "a fraction, a sliver" of the billions of dollars invested last year in American industry was invested in rural communities, and that a still smaller fraction was invested in Appalachia.
Calling it a start toward redressing this imbalance, Alvarez praised the potential of the proposed New Markets Venture Capital (NMVC) program, modeled on the successful Small Business Investment Company program. The NMVC program is envisioned as creating 10 to 20 companies able to provide venture capital and technical help to businesses with strong growth potential in low-income urban and rural areas.
Alvarez noted that an Appalachian community development organization, the Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation (KHIC), provides an example of how the NMVC program can produce jobs. KHIC, which serves nine rural counties in Appalachian Kentucky, was one of the first community economic development organizations to take equity positions (stock ownership, carrying both the benefits and the risks of ownership) in firms it assists. Over a long history, its investments have created over 8,000 new jobs.
"You've proved that you can do well in Appalachia by doing good," Alvarez said of KHIC. "We developed New Markets Venture Capital by learning from your successes. All of you have worked hard to make miracles happen. But we have a long way to go. This is our best opportunity to put money in parts of the country that can be more productive. It's more than a public policy issue. It's a chance to do the right thing by helping people who help themselves."
The conference's four plenary sessions featured moderators and panelists drawn from the ranks of community development experts, representatives of banks and other financial institutions, educators, and, of course, entrepreneurs themselves. Concurrent roundtable sessions enabled small groups to pursue topics of particular interest in more detail.
If it were possible to summarize these sessions in a single sentence, that sentence might read: Access to investment capital is necessary but not sufficient.
On the one hand, speaker after speaker emphasized the scarcity of investment capital in Appalachia and how that scarcity limits the Region's capacity for growth. Tom Rogers, president and CEO of Technology 2020 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, noted that during 1999, a period in which venture capitalists were investing a mind-boggling $39 billion in new and growing ventures across the nation, only $200 million was invested in Tennessee (less in Appalachian Tennessee). Douglas K. Mellinger, chairman of the National Commission on Entrepreneurship, reminded participants that in 1999, 70 percent of all venture capital money went to only five regions of the country—California, Texas, the Washington, D.C., and New York metropolitan areas, and New England.
On the other hand, speaker after speaker also emphasized the fact that entrepreneurs require extensive nonfinancial help, especially in a region without a strong entrepreneurial tradition.
"It's not just the availability of capital, but helping deals become capital-ready," said Joseph A. Kayne, director of public-sector and community initiatives at the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. "There's a lack of entrepreneurial culture. They're used to taking a job with a branch plant in town."
"Once we thought if we had capital, everything would just happen," said Monica Doss, executive director of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development, describing the experience of developers in North Carolina's Research Triangle region. "We found that no one had a risk-taking mentality. To get someone who's made their money in and to invest in a tech company takes a little explaining."
"You must have a local social and business culture that embraces entrepreneurship and risk," Mellinger agreed. "What you don't want is a culture that stigmatizes failure."
Two sets of panelists drew especially enthusiastic responses from conference participants. A session on youth entrepreneurship, featuring three young entrepreneurs, struck a strong upbeat note. (See sidebar article: Young Entrepreneurs Highlight Value of Entrepreneurship Education.)
At the same time, it dramatized the long-term importance of supporting entrepreneurship education within the Region's public schools.
"You've got to get this down to the young people," attendee David King, executive director of the Ohio–West Virginia YMCA, remarked at the end of that session. "Otherwise, you'll always be letting yourself be cut off from your roots."
A panel on development finance strategies also drew an especially positive response. Participants praised the nuts-and-bolts specificity of remarks by L. Ray Moncrief, the Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation's executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Moncrief, like other speakers, emphasized the importance of technical assistance to would-be entrepreneurs and reminded conference attendees that no one should expect investments in new ventures to be either easy or painless.
"If you don't lose some money, you're not taking enough risk," Moncrief said. "There's only a small percent that bring home the bacon."
Throughout the conference, comments from participants were uniformly positive.
"I'm really enjoying this," said Clay Garland, a participant from the Garrett County (Maryland) Community Action Committee. "I do some teaching at Garrett Community College and work with our microloan program. This is my first conference like this, so my head is just swimming with things to bring back."
"I think the youth entrepreneurs were inspiring," said Mary M. Hunt, a program officer for the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, in Pittsburgh. "Any time you have entrepreneurs talk, it gets the rest of the room inspired to support that spirit. And I'm having conversations worth two months of getting on the phone and looking at Web sites."
"It's wonderful," said Cheryl Moorhead, director of the Center for Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, and Technology at Eastern Kentucky University, "to be involved in entrepreneurial development, as opposed to getting a new plant to come in. It's like we finally matured and came of age."
Fred D. Baldwin is a freelance writer based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
September–December 2000