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Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is present in a number of tissues including liver, bone, intestine, and placenta. Serum ALP is of interest in the diagnosis of 2 main groups of conditions-hepatobiliary disease and bone disease associated with increased osteoblastic activity.
A rise in ALP activity occurs with all forms of cholestasis, particularly with obstructive jaundice. The response of the liver to any form of biliary tree obstruction is to synthesize more ALP. The main site of new enzyme synthesis is the hepatocytes adjacent to the biliary canaliculi.
ALP also is elevated in disorders of the skeletal system that involve osteoblast hyperactivity and bone remodeling, such as Paget's disease, hyperparathyroidism, rickets and osteomalacia, fractures, and malignant tumors. A considerable rise in alkaline phosphatase activity caused by increased osteoblast activity following accelerated bone growth is sometimes seen in children and juveniles.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis and monitoring treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
The elevation in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) tends to be more marked (more than 3 fold) in extrahepatic biliary obstruction (eg, by stone or by cancer of the head of the pancreas) than in intrahepatic obstruction, and is greater the more complete the obstruction. Serum enzyme activities may reach 10 to 12 times the upper limit of normal, returning to normal on surgical removal of the obstruction.
The ALP response to cholestatic liver disease is similar to the response of gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), but more blunted. If both GGT and ALP are elevated, a liver source of the ALP is likely. Among bone diseases, the highest level of ALP activity is encountered in Paget disease as a result of the action of the osteoblastic cells as they try to rebuild bone that is being resorbed by the uncontrolled activity of osteoclasts. Values from 10 to 25 times the upper limit of the reference interval are not unusual. Only moderate rises are observed in osteomalacia, while levels are generally normal in osteoporosis. In rickets, levels 2 to 4 times normal may be observed. Primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism are associated with slight to moderate elevations of ALP; the existence and degree of elevation reflects the presence and extent of skeletal involvement. Very high enzyme levels are present in patients with osteogenic bone cancer. A considerable rise in ALP is seen in children following accelerated bone growth.
In addition, an increase of 2 to 3 times normal may be observed in women in the third trimester of pregnancy, although the interval is very wide and levels may not exceed the upper limit of the reference interval in some cases. The additional enzyme is of placental origin.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Pediatric reference values should be used to properly interpret alkaline phosphatase values in children and adolescents.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
4 years: 149-369 U/L
5 years: 179-416 U/L
6 years: 179-417 U/L
7 years: 172-405 U/L
8 years: 169-401 U/L
9 years: 175-411 U/L
10 years: 191-435 U/L
11 years: 185-507 U/L
12 years: 185-562 U/L
13 years: 182-587 U/L
14 years: 166-571 U/L
15 years: 138-511 U/L
16 years: 102-417 U/L
17 years: 69-311 U/L
18 years: 52-222 U/L
> or =19 years: 45-115 U/L
4 years: 169-372 U/L
5 years: 162-355 U/L
6 years: 169-370 U/L
7 years: 183-402 U/L
8 years: 199-440 U/L
9 years: 212-468 U/L
10 years: 215-476 U/L
11 years: 178-526 U/L
12 years: 133-485 U/L
13 years: 120-449 U/L
14 years: 153-362 U/L
15 years: 75-274 U/L
16 years: 61-264 U/L
17-23 years: 52-144 U/L
24-45 years: 37-98 U/L
46-50 years: 39-100 U/L
51-55 years: 41-108 U/L
56-60 years: 46-118 U/L
61-65 years: 50-130 U/L
> or =66 years: 55-142 U/L
Reference values have not been established for patients that are <4 years of age.
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
Tietz NW: Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Third edition, Edited by Burtis and Ashwood. Philadelphia, PA, WB Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 1999.


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Comments On Dec 25, 2012:I use these on my Honda Big Red with the lightning quick 675 motor for extreme mud bogging and river crossings. The sheer power of the awesome Honda power plant launches my Big Red like a missile! With only a 5 or 10 foot run up, I'm able to hit the mud pit or river crossing so fast with these tires matched with the Big Red's extreme power and aggressive suspension that I'm able to simply and easily hydroplane over the top, skipping like a flat rock across a pond! All my off road buddies are simply stunned when they see what I can do with these tires on my Big Red! I hit the other side in seconds while they all bog down on their larger, heavier machines that are simply too big and clumsy to hold a candle to my Honda!
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Comments On Apr 19, 2012:Went cheap and shouldnt have , grooved the heck out of them and it helped but other brands i have used are stickier and allowed more turn in with my sway bar setting . These might be fun on pavement but not on dirt.
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Gastroenterology Psychiatrist?
Posted 25 November 2012 - 07:13 AM
Can anyone shed some light on their experience with the Psychological connection to Celiac and if anyone has visited with this type of doctor and what your results were? Were you placed on a type of mood enhancer or psychological med that has helped you?
Your input is greatly appreciated as I seem to be digressing in many ways and could really use some support from other Celiacs. Thanks.
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Posted 26 November 2012 - 07:55 PM
I'd sure like to hear if others have experience good/bad with that type of therapy.... I feel a bit skeptical because it seems "It's in your head," is the most common thing some doctors say. Not ruling it out though, but like you, I'd just like to hear from someone who went through this.
I certainly sympathize with you ((hugs)), my doctor has just more or less given up on my continuing problems after deciding gluten was the cause. And of course many people in this forum tell me that it can take 1-2 years to heal, so I'm working on being patient!
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Yes, well my Gastroenterologists recommended this doctor because she was a Gastroenterologists and then went back to school to become a Gastro Psychiatrist because she is so convinced of the connection of brain and gut and knowing that it doesn't mean it's all "in your head". She truly understands it's NOT and that's why I'm praying that she can help me steer me in a better direction. I was unofficially diagnosed a year ago, but even though my blood tests just recently came back normal it is so evident that I am a celiac. I've been gluten free for almost a year now and just can't seem to get a step forward! I will keep you posted on how it goes and whether it will be beneficial to look into for other celiacs. Thanks for your {{hugs}} - they are much appreciated right now as I need other celiacs to help me get through this really hard place right now. It's amazing to me that doctor's don't know what to do with celiac. I know Jennifer Esposito (Jennifer's Way.org) has a specialist doctor that she sees regularly in NY for her treatment for Sever Celiac. There have got to be more Celiac specialist out there and we just need to find them. I also considering a Nutritionist to help me with my eating because I'm allergic to so much and lately everything I eat makes me feel badly. Here's hoping for relief for us both!!!
Dang, I did not know that such an occupation even existed! But welcome, by the way, although I am pretty much a newbie here too.
I'd sure like to hear if others have experience good/bad with that type of therapy.... I feel a bit skeptical because it seems "It's in your head," is the most common thing some doctors say. Not ruling it out though, but like you, I'd just like to hear from someone who went through this.
I certainly sympathize with you ((hugs)), my doctor has just more or less given up on my continuing problems after deciding gluten was the cause. And of course many people in this forum tell me that it can take 1-2 years to heal, so I'm working on being patient!
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Well, my symptoms got better after I detoxed but now they are getting worse and it seems like everything I eat has a negative effect. i am meeting with a specialist and having a colonoscopy this week as i have been having severe pain around my colon and other problems (sparing you the details). I would love to see things get back under control. Some days it is hard to keep pushing myself through my responsibilities. But I am going to keep fighting and hope for some help!
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Posted 27 November 2012 - 09:38 PM
i have a cousin with schizophrenia so talked to her for quite a while about the mental health connection. she said she has seen people improve mentally - dramatically - when they went gluten-free (if they are celiacs.) so i went looking online and found a number of articles on the national institute of health's med library on the connection between mental health and gluten antibodies.
not sure if that helps you, but i hope it lets you know that it's not "just in your head" but might be coming from your small intestine. no idea, but i wonder if it says that you still have gluten coming from somewhere. another thing the nurse told me is that there are quality problems in having labs read tests - enough that she had me send my blood sample to Prometheus labs. The univ of chicago celiac center site recommends the prometheus labs and the mayo clinic. makes me wonder if your labs came back negative, i wonder if it was read by someone who knew what to look for. i hope you get some help from the doc!
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1968 - allergic to bacon (arm rashes) & orange juice; sensitive to soy
1970s - lots of digestive problems, allergy to citrus, citric acid, cinnamon, lactose intolerant, rosacea from foods
1980s - allergic to oregano, basil, thyme, pork, strawberries, paprika, smokehouse-type seasonings, peppers
1990s - discovered digestive enzymes (YAY!) and my stomach issues resolved by 90%
2012 - diagnosed with celiac via blood tests (tTG) and genes (HLA DQA1*0201: DQB1*0202)
After learning about celiac, it is obvious my mom had it (ulcerative colitis), my brother has it, and my 3 young adult children have it (2 have digestive problems + anxiety; one has DH). we all went gluten-free november 2012.
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Thyroid cyst and nodules, Lactose / casein intolerant. Diet positive, gene test pos, symptoms confirmed by Dr-head. My current bad list is: gluten, dairy, sulfites, coffee (the devil's brew), tea, Bug's Bunnies carrots, garbanzo beans of pain, soy- no joy, terrible turnips, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and hard work. have a good day! :-) Paul
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Not only are gluten issues related to depression but just having a disease can cause depression.
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Mas Martinet's Sara Perez has quietly been at the forefront of Priorat's recent transformation. She was one of the earlier producers to recognize that these intensely flavored, Mediterranean reds do not need much in the way of ageing in new barrels, or fussing around in the cellar to create higher impact, more extracted wines. Accordingly, this Carinyena, Garnacha, Syrah and Merlot based Priorat is beautiful and bright, a blend of wild red and blackberries, with a subtle wild herb savor to complement the fruit. A delicious, full bodied and honest red to usher in the spring season.
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(Popped and poured 03/2014 from magnum) An underrated wine that still delivers a fine value. A savory palate with dusty Napa terroir harmonizes with the tannins that at this stage seem polished and sweet. The overall profile would please someone who likes their Napa Cabs in a classic style, yet the wine is plenty generous. Excellent structure. A 750ml should be right in its drinking window while the large formats could go much longer.
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Like Graham's 10 Year Tawny, the 20 Year is a wine that is great to pair with a dessert course. Excellent with pastry or custards, this big boy does amazing things alongside something as down-home as pumpkin pie or even carrot cake with walnuts and cream cheese frosting. The Graham's 20 also has enough richness to pair with caramel-based desserts. An open bottle will keep in the fridge for weeks or even months, so no rush to finish it.
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(Vote for not more than one)
Gerald T. 'Jerry' O'Dell, Independent, Challenger
Biography: Resident-Homeowner since 1988. 1100 speeches, most before City Council (1994-2012), Co-Leader, HOA Bylaws Committee. (2006). Elementary School Task Force Opponent (1997). Key roles opposing tank farm expansion (1989). B.A. California State University Los Angeles; Career spanned program/budget analysis, personnel admin., computer programming, sales, social work, teaching, writing. Veteran: Infantry.
Visitors/Business: More parking has been demanded for years, from both merchants and shoppers. Gardens would do little to bring revenue, or visitors. Down town is too hectic to put visitors in the mood for a park. Several months each year are too cold or hot to attract outdoor visitors—especially without public restrooms. The $9 million wasted by Lederer, Silverthorne, Greenfield, Rasmussen, Cross, Winter, & Lyon, to convert one way streets to two way reduced parking and slows traffic so much that many motorists avoid downtown, further reducing merchant sales and tax revenues.
Green initiatives: Parks help here. But many green initiatives are misguided. The Global Warming hoax is fraudulent science enriching Al Gore (who failed divinity school). Universities in England were caught falsifying data to promote Cap & Trade and reduce gasoline consumption to promote: dependency, One World Govt. (In the 1980's the contrived scare was global cooling!) Mercury light bulbs illuminate inadequately & pose unacceptable environmental cleanup hazards. Alternative energy sources can't replace the losses from refusal to explore and develop oil and gas resources, which can catapult us past Saudi Arabia, a dubious ally, given the Sept 11, 2001, attackers.
Space: Since the Weight Watcher building was demolished to expand Kitty Pozer Park, the bond money raised must be used for the stated purpose, or a new referendum held. Parking spaces lost should be replaced with equally useful (close) parking gains. Underground parking is too expensive, unappealing, dangerous.
Issue: Stop the incessant spending of Lederer, Silverthorne, Greenfield, Lyon, Winters, & Cross—with its constant threat to bury us in more debt, taxes. (They drove us from second least to second most indebted jurisdiction.) Refuse to accept any more 'stimulus' money; it drives up the national debt and interferes with market forces, capitalism, free enterprise, which makes economy efficient.
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R. Scott Silverthorne, Independent, Challenger
Biography: City Council, 1990 1998, July 2011 present; Northern Virginia Regional Commission 1990 1994; 2011 present; Community/University Forum, 2011 present; Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, 1996 1998; School Board Facilities Planning Committee, 1992 1993; Community Appearance Committee, 1990 1992; Downtown Fairfax Coalition, 1990 1992; Executive Search Consultant, Lochlin Partners
Visitors/Business: Historic Old Town Fairfax remains an important part of the City's economic vitality. This project continues to be a work in progress, and critical to the downtown's success, will be replacement of lost parking and additional tenants that attract customers to the center City. An anchor tenant must also be considered and Courthouse Plaza may provide us with an opportunity should the center be renovated. Another priority is more residential in, and around downtown, which will greatly enhance foot traffic.
Green initiatives: I was proud to be on the council that initiated our recycling program in the city of Fairfax in 1991. This program has been greatly enhanced by requiring businesses to also recycle and we are well on our way to our stated goal of having the highest recycling rate in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I will consistently look for ways to improve this program. I was also the lead sponsor of the City's open space initiative, which created over 56 acres of additional open space in the City.
Space: The city council voted unanimously in favor of increasing green/open space at Kitty Pozer garden in George Mason Square. I remain committed to address the shortfall in downtown parking, and if elected mayor, I will work with the city council to identify additional locations for downtown parking.
Issue: The key issue facing the next city council will be managing growth in a way that compliments our small town atmosphere, while moving forward with an aggressive economic development plan. We must get community consensus to move the city forward, and if elected mayor, I will lead those efforts with our business and residential communities.
Contact: www.scottsilverthorne.com; email@example.com; 703-691-0033
Candidates for City Council, Fairfax
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Michael J. DeMarco, Independent, Challenger
Biography: My family and I have lived in Fairfax since 2000. I am Chairman of the Fairfax Economic Development Authority and very active in the community. I have worked for ExxonMobil for 22 years in financial, marketing and customer service positions. I hold degrees from Penn State, Temple and Columbia Universities.
Visitors/Business: I think we can be a community and a destination. However, we need to actively recruit and create multiple draws whether they are retail, entertainment, cultural and historical that will increase much needed downtown foot traffic. We need a well-funded and serious Marketing plan to publicize all the city has to offer and an active merchant association that promotes a shopper friendly destination.
Green initiatives: All economic development in the city must be done sustainably, incorporating green space, limiting surface parking, and including materials and designs that manage storm water. Mixed use developments promote mass transit usage, walkability and bikeability, all reducing traffic. We also need to implement or reinforce programs that address recycling, resource preservation and water usage.
Space: There is another part to the question that is missed. The Economic Development Authority aggregated � acre portion of this property to the east for $2.3 million. The intent was to develop this portion without casting a shadow on the park or historic properties. With an incremental cost of paving for $200,000, we are now getting 30 parking spots. That's over $80,000 per spot and not fiscally responsible. Plus we lose a potential of 30,000 square feet of retail space to help create that downtown destination and build our economic base.
Issue: Several years ago the city completed a master plan for the redevelopment of Fairfax Boulevard or Route 50. Based on broad community and business participation, it was agreed that the areas of Fairfax Circle, Northfax and Kamp Washington should be targeted for appropriate mixed use development. This type of sustainable development along with mass transit connections will attract businesses, and create jobs that will be filled by residents. We have done nothing to progress this plan and need to refocus our efforts to make Fairfax Boulevard an attractive business corridor.
Contact: www.votemdemarco.com; email@example.com; 703-383-1934
Daniel F. Drummond, Independent, Incumbent
Biography: Married, three children; Director of Public Relations, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards; BS, Political Science, Old Dominion University and MA, Government, Johns Hopkins University; Fairfax City Councilmember, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Board of Directors, Transportation Planning Board, Fairfax Little League Board of Directors, Cub Master of Pack 1113
Visitors/Business: The downtown's shops, restaurants and its small town feel make it a unique destination. We need to capitalize on this. Some ideas include re-starting an ongoing restaurant week, holding a series of summer events (movies, concerts, etc.), extending crosswalk times, launching a new marketing campaign and introducing a bike share program. We also need to work on creating a long-term vision for downtown and the transition district, with the goal of attracting a movie theater and a new grocery store.
Green initiatives: We are a leader in environmental sustainability and I've supported the creation of a citizen-led environmental sustainability committee and stepped up recycling efforts. I've also helped to attract an energy efficiency program for City-owned buildings that has the potential to generate millions of dollars in savings and reduce our use of electricity.
Space: This is not a question of "either/or" when it comes to preserving green space and supporting our small businesses downtown. The City Council unanimously approved a plan that sticks to the commitment we made to the community in creating a new Kitty Pozer park while providing parking for our downtown. We are increasing our efforts to improve signage and look for additional parking space around the downtown area.
Issue: We are seeing renewed interest in the City. More people are moving here, buying homes and setting roots. This is a time to come together and, as a community, create an initiative similar to the 2020 Commission where we take the long-view and plan our future. As part of this vision, we need to look at the right kind of development that provides new opportunities for people to live, work, dine, shop and retire in the City while protecting our existing neighborhoods and preserving our great quality of life.
Contact: www.DanforFairfax.com; email@example.com; 703-268-0541
Jeffrey C. Greenfield, Independent, Incumbent
Biography: Co-owner, Greenfield Enterprises, LLC; Masters in Public Administration, GMU; B.A. Political Science, GMU; Fairfax High School; Eagle Scout; Northern Virginia Transportation Commission; Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments, Board of Directors, Metropolitan Development Policy Committee, Human Services and Public Safety Policy Committee; Livable City Taskforce
Visitors/Business: The City should take aggressive action to develop vacant land with new retail and parking. Adding residential on the old Shell site and redevelopment of Courthouse Shopping Center, creating additional entertainment and retail uses will extend the downtown one block north. Finally, extending the downtown one block south by developing existing parking lots to a combination of parking garages and retail will create additional opportunities for visitors.
Green initiatives: The Council created the Environmental Sustainability Committee to assist us in becoming an environmentally sustainable City. Through their work, the City is reviewing environmental policies, conducting outreach and education, developing energy efficiency programs, encouraging LEED and other green building, and monitoring stormwater regulations and their impact on the City. Finally, the City should consider supporting an increase of half cent for storm water to meet infrastructure and future stormwater quality standards.
Space: In November 2000, City voters were asked to respond to an advisory referendum on the ballot to allow the city to dedicate funds to purchase open space and park land. By a ratio of nearly 2 to 1, City voters approved the advisory referendum. I favor green space on the old Weight Watchers property condemned in 2004 for the purposes of open space and paid for with open space funds. I favor additional parking in the area adjacent to the Fairfax Surf Shop.
Issue: A sluggish economy, in which projected revenues at current rates are unable to meet rising projected expenditures, coupled with a dramatic increase in school spending, present another challenging budget. It is imperative that we control spending and work to reduce the tax burden on residents. The Council must resist the temptation for new or expanded programs in order to adopt a budget with a tax rate lower than the 11.5� increase recommended in the City Manager's proposed budget.
Contact: www.jeffgreenfield.org; email@example.com; 703-591-2714
David L. Meyer, Independent, Incumbent
Biography: Resident of City of Fairfax for 31 years. Incumbent on City Council since 2008. Senior Executive, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission with 33 years of Federal service. Former President, Fairfax High School PTSA. Co-chair Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee. B.A. Randolph-Macon College, M.P.A American University. Married to Cindy, two children.
Visitors/Business: The City should partner with the business community to improve and expand parking on the north side of Sager Avenue, offer interim parking on the former Amoco lot, improve signage for existing business centers and parking, and sponsor more downtown events. Longer-term, the City should encourage a major redevelopment of the Courthouse Plaza center, with a new high-quality grocery store, greater density with shops and major restaurants, interior multi-level parking, and a multi-screen theater. This will create a critical mass of retail and commercial, when leveraged with the current re-developed commercial space and new residential units can sustain a robust retail activity in our downtown.
Green initiatives: Adopt aggressive goals in our Comprehensive Plan to encourage commercial and residential builders to construct superior quality Energy Star buildings and residences. Continue investment to improve our storm water management systems, and revitalize tree plantings in public areas and commercial and residential projects, and maintain our excellent CUE bus system.
Space: The Council-approved plan will expand the Kitty Pozer gardens and provide parking, both beside Old Town Hall and on the east end of George Mason square. The plan is a balanced approach to preserving green space and providing parking for visitors.
Issue: The City should revive the Fairfax Boulevard Master Plan to develop high-quality commercial, retail, and residential mixed-use projects that will create new, viable long-term sources of revenue. These projects will have targeted density and project-based codes and design standards that will attract the substantial investment to strengthen our City's economic base. This will enable the City to continue its top-flight, signature public services our citizens enjoy and will attract a new generation of residents who will want to call the City of Fairfax their home.
Contact: www.DavidMeyerforCouncil.com; email@example.com; 703-691-8852
Gary A. Perryman, Independent, Challenger
Biography: Resident of the City for 56 years. Graduated 1971 from Fairfax High School.
Married for 40 years/three children/three grandchildren. Served in the US Navy for 9 years.
Serviced copiers for 19 years. President of Westmore Citizen's Association for 10+ years.
Two years on the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Visitors/Business: The two main problems with the downtown business area are the traffic and availability of parking. The underground parking is not effective. Most people do not want to park underground and walk a block or two to get lunch or shop. They would much rather park close to the shops they want to visit and return to their cars quickly. The traffic issue is discussed in question #4.
Green initiatives: I support all efforts in the green initiative and believe the Council should require all new construction, residential as well as commercial, to meet certain standards in that area.
Space: While I do believe that saving green space is very important, I also believe if we are to save businesses in the North Street area, we must not remove the only quick park & shop spots we have there. The park with a few upgrades yet maintaining the parking area would be more beneficial to the downtown businesses.
Issue: In talking with many people in the City, the number one problem is traffic. I see only one solution and that is a bypass from Arlington out passed Manassas. I believe we need a minimum of eight lanes that would be used for incoming traffic in the morning and outgoing traffic in the evening. This would require a great deal of federal and state funding.
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com; 703-273-5947
Catherine S. Read, Independent, Challenger
Biography: Catherine Read was born and raised in SW VA. She is a 1984 graduate of GMU with a BA in Govt. & Politics. She founded a social media marketing company in 2007, Creative Read, Inc. She serves on two boards, is a Rotarian and the mother of 3 FHS graduates.
Visitors/Business: We need more "community spaces" where groups can meet, perform, exhibit and share experiences. This includes the expanded Kitty Pozer garden, expansion of the Sunday Farmers Market, more events at Old Town Hall, restaurants with space for groups to meet and more diverse small businesses that are unique to the city. We need to develop an identity to build around so we become a destination for visitors. We also need to be more inclusive of our neighboring GMU community.
Green initiatives: We need to invest today in technologies that will save our resources over the long term. Even small changes made incrementally will have a cumulative effect. We need to educate the public on ways to save energy, make smart purchases, conserve water, invest in new green friendly technologies and recycle more. We need to adopt emerging energy management practices (like smart meters) as they come to the marketplace. We also need to start this awareness in elementary schools and engage students in exploring new ways to build "green" into the design of everything.
Space: A parking space is a parking space 24/7. An urban public garden is a canvas on which the community can create many different things limited only by their imagination. The center of the city should show the activity & vibrancy of people engaged on a daily basis. Many towns & cities have successfully developed similar parks. I support the development of additional parking in other nearby locations.
Issue: We need to focus on residential housing development. Getting the right types of housing to serve our current demographic, which includes many seniors living in houses designed for families. We need senior friendly housing and more mixed-use development to support our downtown and Fairfax Boulevard. Those developments need to be pedestrian and bike friendly and have access to public transportation.
Contact: www.ReadforCouncil.com; firstname.lastname@example.com; 703-966-6960
Eleanor D. 'Ellie' Schmidt, Independent, Incumbent
Biography: Executive Vice President, Cardinal Bank. Bachelor of Arts, University of Missouri. 36 years community service: Past President Kiwanis Club of Fairfax, Board of Directors, Fairfax County Crime Solvers, Board of Directors Historic Fairfax City, Inc., Leadership Fairfax, Inc., Independence Day Celebration Committee, Industrial Development Authority, City of Fairfax 2020 Commission.
Visitors/Business: We are now experiencing an improving economy. Economic development is critical and we need to be focused on downtown both Main Street and North Street. In addition to restaurants, we need to retain and attract interesting retail that appeals to a broad range including families, seniors and the university community. We need to make the current parking opportunities more visible and attractive. Citizens, business owners and City officials can work as partners. Together we can promote cultural and recreational events and festival markets as well as integrate the history of the city and the historic buildings into the fabric of downtown.
Green initiatives: It is important to keep focused on green initiatives. One example of a green initiative to bring forward is the use of reusable bags. The City is fortunate to have a broad base of active citizens and businesses who could work together on a reusable bag program. I would encourage the Environmental Sustainability Committee, and the Community Appearance Committee in concert with City service organizations and businesses to organize a program. Service organizations, civic associations, and businesses working together to encourage the use of reusable bags can make a difference.
Space: I voted with the City Council to expand the Kitty Pozer garden to the west while retaining parking to the east. The City needs to bring attention to the existing parking in the downtown area.
Issue: Protecting the residential character of our neighborhoods is also an important issue to residents. Encouraging the rejuvenation and revitalization of our aging neighborhoods will help to maintain property values and keep our residential vacancy rate low. I will continue to support our neighborhoods.
Contact: www.ellieforfairfax.com; elllie@ ellieforfairfax.com; 703-740-7951
Steven C. Stombres, Independent, Incumbent
Biography: Personal: Married to Kristen; Children: Katie, Ellie, and Jimmy;
Professional: Congressional Staff, U.S. House of Representatives; Retired, U.S. Army Reserve; Education: Virginia Tech, BA, History; Community Activities: Alternate Commissioner, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Member, Historic Fairfax City, Inc., Member, Daniels Run PTA, Member, American Legion Post 177, Volunteer, FPYC Soccer
Visitors/Business: We should redevelop Courthouse Plaza so that an "anchor" can be established adjacent to the historic district to attract more foot traffic downtown. We can also encourage new investment and protect current businesses downtown by reducing the extra taxes they pay; replacing lost parking downtown, improving signage, and supporting hometown businesses with our patronage.
Green initiatives: I fully support increasing green initiatives in the City of Fairfax. I will continue to work to improve our recycling rate and meet our goal of having the highest recycling rate in Virginia. In addition, the City recently conducted an energy audit of City buildings, and we must fully implement the efficiency recommendations. We must also fight to prevent future spills of hazardous materials within the City and make the City more bicycle and pedestrian friendly.
Space: I voted in favor of increasing Kitty Pozer garden in George Mason Square. I believe this will be an attractive addition to our historic district and will provide a central location for special events, an ideal setting for farmer's markets, and a usable community gathering place. At the same time, we must work to assist current businesses downtown and attract new investment so that residents and visitors can shop, eat, and be entertained here in the City of Fairfax.
Issue: The City Council and Planning Commission are currently reviewing the City's Comprehensive plan, which represents our collective vision for what we want the City to look like for the next generation of residents. It must strike the proper balance between smart growth and commercial revitalization while protecting the residential nature of our community. We must also deal with our aging water treatment plant, work to mitigate the impact of high-density development just outside of the City, address the need for senior housing, and deal with reduced support for our schools.
Contact: www.steveforfairfax.com; firstname.lastname@example.com; 703-279-5187
Candidates for School Board, City of Fairfax
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Jon A. Buttram, Independent, Incumbent
Biography: Defense contractor; BS (Aerospace Engineering), Master's (Engineering Management); Captain (USNR) Retired; Current City of Fairfax School Board 8 years service; Past Chairman, Virginia Schools Board Association, Northeastern Region; Southeast Fairfax Citizens Association; Scout leader ten years; Married (wife-Sharon, sons-Samuel and Benjamin)
Enrollment/tuition: Currently, City schools are at, or slightly above capacity, with the trend in school population over the next few years increasing. In the near term, to address overcrowding, I support the current efforts to add classrooms (like the temporary classrooms at FHS) or modify existing school spaces to gain class space, while increasing staff to properly support the expanding student populations. This will require budget support and grants for programs and initiatives that enhance the educational environment such as Responsive Classroom and math/homework clubs. A longer term solution involves gaining agreements with the county to adjust boundaries outside the city to more adequately support the populations of students that our schools can service.
Special programs: The City schools have a tradition of thinking beyond the curriculum. I will continue to support programs that expand on the curriculum to enhance the rigorous academic experience. I will also support budget initiatives and grants for programs that enhance the students' creative and critical thinking skills (Patterns of Thinking/21st century skills, writer workshops), and support intervention and preparation (AP boot camps, Early Learning Lab, Read 180 and Jump Start Honors Camp). I support programs that seek ways to introduce technology as a useful tool and look forward to the introduction of digital textbooks and more on-line courses where reasonable. Finally, I support programs that take advantage of partnerships with universities, such as GMU, and the business community.
School issue: The maintenance of school facilities is a potential issue that needs to be addressed. Overcrowded, our schools will experience accelerated wear and tear. The School Board's 6-year Plan addresses monitoring the facilities and ensuring appropriate maintenance and timely capital improvements. The solution is to continue pressing for needed funding in the school board's budget for capital improvements and introducing cost reduction programs, such as performance contracting, when possible.
Contact: email@example.com; 703-385-4643
Janice B. Miller, Independent, Incumbent
Biography: City resident and community leader since 1970. School Board 1996-current, 1977-1980, 1982-1992, City Council, 1992-1994, PRAB 1995-1997. Elementary School Mentor. Member: VSBA, Friends of Fairfax, Chocolate Lovers Festival, Historic Fairfax Inc, HFNA. Leadership positions with PTAs and youth groups. Graduate University of Kansas, BS Education. Married, four children, four grandchildren.
Enrollment/tuition: Student enrollment is growing in all Northern Virginia school divisions — including the City of Fairfax. Both city and county students attend classes in city school buildings. The four city school buildings are adequate to support the number of city students. The City School Board must work with the county school board to alleviate the overcrowding in city schools by modifying school boundaries. Increased student enrollment will require the city to allocate additional funds for the annual tuition payment.
Special programs: Under the School Services Agreement, the Fairfax County School Board is responsible for all school operations -- including curriculum and special programs. For a number of years, the City School Board has funded grants to our four city schools. Programs include: AP Boot Camp, Honors Math Camp, summer remedial learning opportunities, late buses, field trips, and funds for professional development. The program is funded through the city school board budget.
School issue: Contractual oversight is "the" fundamental responsibility of the City School Board The unique partnership between the two boards provides opportunities to advocate for high quality academic opportunities for all students, to keep outstanding and activist principals in our buildings, to offer challenging curriculum and to expect the best efforts from all students and staff. Meeting federal and state testing standards will continue to be a priority. Community dialogue should continue through e-Close-Up, social media and community forums. The Board must be accountable to our community, families and students and to use financial resources wisely while offering quality educational programs.
Contact: email@example.com; 703-691-1748
Carolyn S. Pitches, Independent, Incumbent
Biography: Carolyn Pitches is a First Grade co-teacher and Wellness and Life teacher at Flint Hill School. She has a BA in Elementary Education from Virginia Tech and a M. Ed from George Mason University. She taught in Prince William County for nine years as a middle school teacher.
Enrollment/tuition: As City of Fairfax enrollment continues to climb, our tuition bill to Fairfax County increases and schools continue to become overcrowded. It is imperative that we find some viable solutions to these problems. We cannot stop population growth. However, we strive to ensure that our average daily membership is accurate by keeping on top of where our students reside and working with the county staff to make sure these numbers are updated. The buildings also need to be used to their fullest potential. I will continue to support the facilities staff coming into our buildings to evaluate the utilization of space and reorganize any space that is underutilized into viable classroom space. I also support future boundary studies that may alleviate some of the overcrowding in our schools.
Special programs: The City of Fairfax School Board supports Fairfax County Public Schools instructional programming and currently does provide special programs for City schools that delivers additional support for that curriculum. I will continue to support the Fairfax City School Board's grant program that has been in place for about 10 years. It has provided both summer programs and programs that are provided throughout the school year whose purposes range from remediation to enrichment. The school board also uses this grant money to provide staff development at our City schools, which I feel to be extremely important for our teachers. This professional development allows them to provide our students with meaningful learning experiences.
School issue: I believe that the school issue that is most important to our residents is the overcrowding of our schools. I cannot say that there are many other problems that outweigh the concern of overcrowding for our residents. I support reallocation of facility space, use of modular buildings, and boundary studies to help alleviate this problem.
Contact: email@example.com; 703-424-3027
Tobin M. 'Toby' Sorensen, Independent, Incumbent
Biography: Current member, City School Board; BA, Philosophy, St. Bonaventure University; MA, Linguistics, MA, Humanities, University of Chicago; former editor-in-chief; former computer programmer; PTA president, elementary, middle, high schools; past member, County Superintendent's Business and Community Advisory Council, City School Board Facilities Planning Committee, School Bond Task Force, Fairfax Community Coalition
Enrollment/tuition: Growing enrollment is an issue that both the City and County School Boards are facing. Physical adjustments to buildings, reclassification of feeder schools, and, when the economy rebounds, new construction of County facilities are on the table. The City School Board works with our County counterpart to ensure that City schools benefit from these strategies. The City has worked hard in recent years to improve our housing stock, and we have seen a generational transition from older couples to young families. The Fairfax City Council, our funding body, will continue to support our schools and our students.
Special programs: According to the School Services Agreement, the City School Board cannot provide programs that the County does not offer. However, we can support existing programs. We have done so by paying for additions such as remedial and enrichment summer school classes, advanced language labs, and ecology programs as part of the science curriculum. Our discretionary funds for this purpose are relatively small, but targeted planning has proven to be very useful. Despite budgetary constraints, the success of these supplements has convinced City Council not to reduce these funds.
School issue: City residents have the same concerns as County residents. Is money being spent wisely, are our students successful, can we be proud of our schools? They are affected by the controversial issues that are discussed in the media. One of my major tasks is to communicate constantly with the residents about the status of our schools and work with our friends on the County School Board to resolve their concerns. This is much easier to do in a small tight-knit community like Fairfax City and is a reason why I love living here.
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com; 703-591-5899
Mitch A. 'Sut' Sutterfield, Independent, Incumbent
Biography: Current member, City School Board. BA, MA, William & Mary; PhD, GWU. Taught English, Fairfax HS, 1977-2009; Teacher of the Year, 2003. FHS Head Wrestling Coach, 1984-2008; VHSL Wrestling Coach of the Year, 2004; National Wrestling Hall of Fame, 2012.
Enrollment/tuition: Rising enrollment is a sign of a good school system, but it's also a problem that must be addressed. There are many expedients: creative use of existing space; scheduling that spreads out class changes; installation of temporary structures; possible boundary changes; and, the ultimate response, new school buildings.
All these ideas have practical limitations and trade-offs. Managed space and temporary structures fill up, boundary changes are slow and contentious, and where can we find 50 acres to build a new high school? We must continue to pay attention to informed voices, then make the "least bad" decisions.
Special programs: The City of Fairfax offers several grants that add value to the already highly regarded curriculum of Fairfax County schools. The City has previously supported programs such as SOL remediation, Advanced Placement "boot camps," extra technology resources, an extra late-bus run, and staff development. These targeted initiatives have been successful, providing measurable impact for a modest amount of money. The key is to listen to principals; they know best what would help their kids.
School issue: About 35 years ago, Fairfax City and Fairfax County had a falling out that led to talk of an independent school system for the City, along the lines of Falls Church. In August 1978, comity was restored with a contract of shared responsibility that we still follow today: The County staffs our four schools and runs our programs; the City builds, owns, and maintains the facilities and supplements the County's services. This partnership has served us well, but we must constantly promote its mutual benefits. "Why can't we move out the County kids and go our own way?" is an understandable reaction to today's overcrowding, but such "independence" would leave us with a shrunken, limited, and more expensive school system.
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Hoilman earns second straight Atlantic Sun Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor
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Paul Hoilman
Thursday, June 09, 2011
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 8, 2011)
- For the second straight year senior first baseman
Paul Hoilman
(Johnson City, Tenn.) was named the Atlantic Sun Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, announced the Atlantic Sun conference office on Wednesday.
"This is another great honor for Paul," said ETSU baseball head coach
Tony Skole
. "It really puts an exclamation point on his storied career here at ETSU. There are so many things that we are going to miss with Paul's departure to professiona baseball, but I think we will miss most the consistency at which he approached every single day on our campus. Honestly I don't ever recall him having a bad day. He always brought his best effort every single day on the field and in the classroom. This consistent tenacity is what made him so successful."
Hoilman is the fourth student-athlete to earn the award in back-to-back years as he has amassed several records during his four year career including the A-Sun career marks for home runs (73) and doubles (83) and total bases (615). In 2011, he topped the conference charts in slugging percentage (.724) and homers (22), while helping the Bucs to a Division I program high of 36 wins.
"Paul epitomizes the definition of a student-athlete and he is definitely deserving of this prestigious honor for a second straight year," said ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Dave Mullins
. "We have been fortunate to have Paul as a part of our athletic department the last four years, and it has been a pleasure to watch him perform as an All-American on the field, an honor student in the classroom, and a selfless volunteer in the community. Everyone in the Buccaneer family wish him the best as he moves on into his professional career."
A two-time First Team All-Atlantic Sun selection, Hoilman garnered several accolades in 2011, including being named a Lowe's Senior Class Award Finalist, Golden Spikes Award Watch List member and Louisville Slugger Preseason First Team All-American. He finishes his career with the school record for home runs, doubles, RBI, runs scored, walks, total bases and hits.
The senior was the active NCAA career home run, RBI and total bases leader and became the first Buccaneer to reach the 300-hit plateau.
A mathematics major, Hoilman graduated from ETSU with a 3.95 overall GPA. Hoilman was named a First-Team Academic All-American in both 2010 and 2011 and was a four-time A-Sun All-Academic selection.
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A Conversation with the Padróns
José Orlando Padrón, Chairman Jorge Padrón, President
David Savona
From the Print Edition:
Adrien Brody, September/October 2010
In September 1964, Cuban émigré José Orlando Padrón started a cigar company in Miami. His goal was modest and understandable: he wanted to make a cigar that reminded him of the smokes he enjoyed in Cuba, his former home. The road was long and difficult, interrupted by war, embargo and even a failed plot to abduct him from his cigar factory, but 46 years later Padrón's company is a leader in the world of premium, handmade cigars. His products have been named Cigar Aficionado's Cigar of the Year three times out of six contests and have never failed to place in the top three. At the age of 84, the patriarch and chairman of Padrón Cigars now works side by side with his 42-year-old son, Jorge, the president of the company.
Senior editor David Savona spent time with the Padróns recently in Nicaragua, touring their fields, factory and tobacco warehouses, smoking cigar after cigar, and sat down with Jorge and his father for a long and wide-ranging conversation about the long journey from fledgling company to industry standout. Jorge translated the portions spoken by his father.
David Savona: Señor Padrón, what has been the biggest obstacle you faced in all your years of making cigars?
José Orlando Padrón: The biggest obstacle I feel I faced was in May of 1978, when there were already problems in Estelí [Nicaragua] because of the pending war. I was going to Costa Rica. There were so many problems in Nicaragua, I was analyzing the possibility of opening a factory there. On May 24, 1978, Caesar Gadea Sr. called me at the hotel in Costa
Rica and said "Don Orlando, it's over." They burned the factory down on the 24th of May. They burned the factory and the warehouse in Estelí.
Q: So he meant your business was over?
José Orlando Padrón: Yes. The day they burned down the factory, the next day I came back to Nicaragua, to Estelí. During that time there was rioting, there was a lot of uncertainty. That day there were 18 buildings set ablaze.
Q: It must have been frightening.
José Orlando Padrón: Those moments are the moments men have to fill themselves with courage. In the face of that is when you find a person's character.
Q: Was your factory insured?
José Orlando Padrón: I had insurance, but not enough to cover the damages. I had the good fortune that many of the people who worked with us helped us and cooperated with me. A little more than 30 days later, I opened up a smaller factory in a house we had rented. I was fortunate enough that I didn't have all my raw material in one warehouse. I had it all throughout Estelí. There were people who were able to salvage some bales as [the factory] was burning. I gave a thank you gift of money, thanking them for returning it. After the fire, I went and I bought a lot of raw material, and I sorted and deveined the tobacco myself.
Q: When did you open the new factory?
Jorge Padrón: June 26, 1978.
Q: What happened then?
Jorge Padrón: After that, things really got bad in terms of war in Estelí. A lot of the employees would tell him, "Don Orlando, get out—the boys are coming."
Q: Who were the boys? The Sandinistas?
José Orlando Padrón: The rebels.
Q: Did you ever fear you would be killed?
José Orlando Padrón: I thought about a lot of things, but what other alternative is there? You just keep going forward. Having gained the experience of the fire, I started separating tobacco even more.
Q: Moving it to other places, to spread the risk?
José Orlando Padrón: Yes. In Managua I had 300 bales.
Jorge Padrón: He didn't want to have it all in Estelí.
José Orlando Padrón: There was another lot of tobacco we had in Condega. Then I had another 200 or 300 bales in Estelí. In July of 1979, the revolutionaries took over Nicaragua. At that point, Leonardo Lainez, who was our accountant, under gunfire in Managua moved 300 bales of tobacco to the airport where they left on a cargo plane to take it to El Salvador, from there to Puerto Cortez [Honduras] and then to Tampa. The bales that we had in Condega we moved over the border to Honduras.
Q: How? With trucks? Was it difficult?
José Orlando Padrón: I had a few people who did that for me. The bales that were here in Estelí the employees protected. The only thing I lost from that factory was a little scale that I used to weigh tobacco.
Jorge Padrón: Estelí was one of the worst places in terms of fighting during the war.
José Orlando Padrón: After the triumph of the Sandinistas, the employees here went on strike. I had a makeshift factory in Honduras.
Q: This happened before the U.S. embargo on Nicaragua.
José Orlando Padrón: Yes. All of this is happening before the embargo. The employees were working by themselves, alone.
Q: For how long?
Jorge Padrón: For one year.
José Orlando Padrón: They would make the cigars and ship them to Miami. I would send the money, but it was too dangerous [to come.]
Q: Why?
José Orlando Padrón: I wasn't afraid of the people of Estelí, but others who didn't know me, who might have different agendas.A year after that, one of our employees sent me a letter requesting that I come back. They were running low on raw material. I said, "I'll go, but I want to make sure the commandante of the Sandinista army in Estelí is there." His name was Elias Noguera. The day I arrived, all the employees were present, along with Noguera. I asked him, "I came here to find out if I'm going to be accepted here in Nicaragua, or not." I said "All these people who are gathered here today are here because of what we've done at Tabacos Cubanica. Families who depend on us. If you feel I won't be accepted or welcome, I'll leave the factory, and I'll leave it to them." He said "Don't worry-you'll have no problems in Nicaragua. You're a person who has not been involved in politics." I told him "All the farms are controlled by the Sandinistas. I need to know if I can continue to have access to raw material in Nicaragua." And that's how I was able to function up until 1985. On April 20, 1985, President Regan declared an embargo on Nicaragua. I was in Miami.
Q: What did you do?
José Orlando Padrón: The embargo said U.S. citizens had seven days to remove all property from the country. I tried to get an extension from the U.S. government. The Department of the Treasury allowed me until September. We took out between 4 and 5 million cigars in a short time span—we were working day and night.
Q: And that amounted to about one year's production for you at that time?
José Orlando Padrón: It was not enough. At that time I was selling 5 or 6 million cigars a year in Miami alone.
Q: Did you shut the factory in Nicaragua?
Jorge Padrón: The factory kept operating as long as it could, but it had to close.
Q: How long was it closed?
José Orlando Padrón: Five years, from 1985 to 1990. I told the employees, "Do what you can," and I kept sending them money from Miami.
Q: What happened to Padrón during the war?
José Orlando Padrón: We used to make 6 million cigars a year in Miami. When the war came we had to go down to 2 million because we didn't have the tobacco.
Q: You never opened in Costa Rica, but you did go to Honduras. What changes did you make while you made cigars in Honduras?
José Orlando Padrón: I never used Honduran tobacco. That's why I had to cut back production. My philosophy was it was worthwhile to maintain quality.
Q: You weren't getting more Nicaraguan tobacco from across the border?
José Orlando Padrón: No. I wasn't making 5 million cigars a year when I moved to Honduras. Production went down. I never wanted to vary the blends in our cigars.
Q: Were you losing money while you were in Honduras?
José Orlando Padrón: I've never lost money in this business. To run a business is a very important thing. It's almost like an art. I wasn't making what I was making before, but the company never lost money. Another very difficult time was in the early '80s. The embargo still hadn't taken effect, but I was up in Honduras and Nicaragua. At one point there was a plot to kidnap me. When I was in Nicaragua, I would live in the factory. I had a small room in my office.
In Honduras, it was the same. This is a true account of exactly what happened. One day I get a call from Tegucigalpa [Honduras]. "Don Orlando, I need to speak to you, but I can't do it over the phone." A woman had gotten on a bus in Danlí and there were two men holding a bag. They asked her what time the bus leaves. One of the guys said to the other, "Let's go have a beer." The bus leaves without them, and they never took the bag. When this woman got to Tegucigalpa, she opens the bag and sees what's inside: two passports and the layout of my factory in Danlí, with information on where I slept. It had a description of all my movements, when I would leave-everything. They were Nicaraguan nationals. I went to the equivalent of the FBI in Honduras, I came to Nicaragua and showed a security person and I also went to the FBI in Miami.
Q: What happened?
José Orlando Padrón: We still have the passports in my safe in Miami. One day one of the two men was found dead, five bullet holes.
Q: What happened?
José Orlando Padrón: I don't know. I think he was just a delinquent.
Q: And the other guy?
José Orlando Padrón: They never found him.
Q: Did you hire guards after that?
José Orlando Padrón: No. But I did install a remote control starter on my car, change my routes and put cameras at the house. I changed a lot of things that I did. Thank God I'm still alive right now. The most important lesson in all this is to have as few enemies and as many friends as possible.
Q: Was this your darkest hour?
José Orlando Padrón: No. I believe the day that I die is already marked on the calendar.
Q: Jorge, I ask you the same question I posed to your father: What has been the biggest obstacle you have faced in your years of making cigars?
Jorge Padrón: We're lucky. My generation hasn't had to face the same problems-the fires, the bombing, the starting of a company from scratch. What kind of challenges have I faced like that? Nothing. My challenges are all different. Improving on what has been done. It's trying to understand and appreciate what my father did, and all the sacrifices are worth it. Growing the company. Having the restraint to ensure that it doesn't get compromised.
Q: And what do you focus on at the back of your mind through all this? What's the driving message?
Jorge Padrón: The integrity of our family name. The integrity of the name and understanding all these sacrifices he mentioned. It's the respect of the brand first.
Q: Jorge, what type of company was Padrón Cigars when you first started?
Jorge Padrón: I had no doubt we had a great product. But it takes time. At the time we were a highly regarded brand, but not at a national level. My father was able to sell cigars in the most difficult market-to Cubans in Miami. The bottom line is we had a great brand when I started there.
Q: I think some would assume it would be easier to sell cigars in Miami, given the number of cigar smokers.
Jorge Padrón: The market in Miami was very demanding. It wasn't like today. In those days a guy would walk in to buy a box of cigars and I might show him 20. I would bring at least six or seven boxes for him to look at. Today most consumers walk in, buy a box and then leave.
Q: When did you do that, sell cigars to the customers?
Jorge Padrón: I've done that my whole life. In a family business, you do a little bit of everything. If a customer came in and there was nobody at the counter, I took care of him. When I graduated and I got my degree and started working for the company full time, the company was already 28 years old. My father had sold almost 100 million cigars. It's not like we were trying to reinvent the wheel. Padrón was an established brand, well recognized in the Cuban community in Miami. When I came on board, we started selling to retail stores. I felt we could create something that was different, that could enhance the brand. Back then, the marketplace wasn't what it is today. In those days, you had either very strong cigars or very mild cigars. I think the Anniversary Series changed the landscape of the marketplace in the U.S. market from a taste standpoint. I just think it was a very refined taste.
Q: It's not a strong cigar, and it's certainly not a mild cigar.
Jorge Padrón: That's what we say all the time. Strength is just one trait in a cigar, but it's by far not the most important part. There are people out there who like smoking strong cigars, and that's fine. You can have a cigar that is deceptively strong but very flavorful, and that's what we go for. We're going for flavor. When you ask my father about a cigar, he says either it's good, esta bueno, or it's not good, no esta bueno.
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Brian Emerson — El Paso, Texas, USA, — November 28, 2010 7:50pm ET
The Padrons...Truely a class act!
Robert Martin — Flushing, New York, Queens, — September 30, 2011 6:05pm ET
i agree, a true classic cigar.. that's top shelf.
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