CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE

PLATINUM: Genentech, Inc NorthBay Healthcare System Travis Credit Union Recology Vacaville Solano DIAMOND: Cirkadia KUIC 95.3 Pacific Gas & Electric The Reporter

GOLD: A.G.Spanos Companies California Telephone CPV Vaca Station First Northern Bank Kaiser Permanente McDonald’s RestaurantsStandard Pacific New HomesSutter Regional Medical Foundation Wells Fargo Banks SILVER: Emeritus at Vacaville Hampton Inn & SuitesRaley’s Ray Morgan CoVacaville MagazineValero Benicia Refinery VITUS Wal-Mart

BRONZE: AAA Northern California Ad Special T’s Alza CorporationB & L Properties Best Buy Cache Creek Bingo & CasinoCancer Treatment Center of Vacaville Community Business Bank Costco WholesaleCourtside Cottages of Vacaville De La Torre & Sons SepticHuman Adaption,LLC In-N-Out Burger Kappel & Kappel Real Estate Mariani Packing Co.,Inc. Martins Metal Fabrication & WeldingMary’s Pizza Shack North Bay Truck CenterNovartis CorporationParamount House Senior Living Phillippi Engineering Premier Commercial Real Estate RAS Solano Radiation Oncology Center Simpson Dura-Vent State Compensation Insurance FundSuihkonen CPA’s & Consultants TranspacUS BankVacaville Honda Vacaville Premium Outlets Vacaville Residence Inn

Your Political Action Committee (BACPAC) has concluded their evalua-tion of candidates in several races and has elected to support the following candi-dates:

- John Vasquez for Solano County Supervisor District 4

- Michael Fortney for Vacaville City Council

- Curtis Hunt for Vacaville City Council- Dilenna Harris for Vacaville Mayor- Michelle Connor for State Assembly

District 8- Gary Clift for US Congress District 10- Richard Tubbs for US Congress District 3

Although some endorsed candidates are incumbents, the majority of BACPAC’s endorsements reflect today’s political temperament. We see the leadership in Washington and Sacramento as being hos-tile to business and, by extension, hostile

BACPAC Announces its Endorsements

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by: Kevin English - BACPAC Committee

John Vasquez Michael Fortney

Curtis Hunt Dilenna Harris

Vacaville Chamber of Commerce300 Main Street • Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 448-6424 • www.vacavillechamber.com

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2010-11 OFFICERSEd ForrestChair • US Bank

Carol LandryChair-Elect • First Northern Bank

Gary PassamaImmediate Past Chair • NorthBay Healthcare

Bruce Gondry Treasurer • Recology Vacaville Solano

Barry CavannaVice Chair Client/Members Syar Industries- GM, Green Tree Golf Club

Dilenna HarrisVice-Chair Education • Associate Member

Bryan BarrVice-Chair Government Affairs • PG & E

DIRECTORSDebbie EgidioDTS Egidio

Joanie EricksonKaiser Permanente

David EsparzaCal Inc.

Mary Lou GrayHampton Inn & Suites

Tracy MitchellTrade Mark Advertising

Ernie Smith Smith Business Interiors

Katheryn TubertyFarmers Insurance

Patsy Van OuwerkerkTravis Credit Union

Rich Wulff Wulff Electric

STAFF & CONTRACTORS Mark Creffield President/Chief Executive Officer mark@vacavillechamber.com

Jennifer Capoot Administrative Assistant jennifer@vacavillechamber.com

Chad Oakes Marketing & Sales chad_oakes@yahoo.com

Beth Lofthus Leadership Vacaville

Darlene Chikeles Bookkeeper

Business Comments is produced monthly for the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce by Vacaville Magazine. While every care has been taken to ensure accuracy of content, no responsibility can be taken for any errors and/or omissions. Vacaville Magazine is a registered trademark.

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Interested in Joining the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce?

For a complete description of membership benefits and pricing levels, visit our Web site at www.vacavillechamber.com and click on “Join Us”.

You can also get the process started by contacting Chad Oakes at 448-6424.

To continually improve the economic prosperity of the business community by providing leadership, education and resources.

Member NewsNorthBay Lecture Series Discusses Treatment for Stroke

NorthBay Healthcare’s Advanced Medi-

cine Lecture Series November seminar is all about stroke. Join the NorthBay and the Mercy Neurological Institute for a discussion on the exciting new treatments available that can reduce brain damage from the most common type of stroke. But “Time is Brain” and these treatments only work when care is received very soon after symptoms first appear. “Time is Brain” is Thursday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m.

All seminars are held at the NorthBay Healthcare Administration Building, 4500 Business Center Drive in Fairfield. The seminars are free, but space is limited. Please RSVP by calling (707) 646-3280.

Girls Night Out Focuses on Health, Humor

Tickets are going fast for the Girls Night

Out event, to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Oc-tober 28 at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theater.

Nationally known comedian Diana Jor-dan is the main attraction for an evening that also includes boutique shopping and a vintage fashion show.

Girls Night Out is sponsored by North-Bay Center for Women’s Health Spirit of Women. Tickets are $20 for Spirit of Wom-en members and $25 for general public. For a free membership in Spirit of Women, send an e-mail to womenshealth@north-bay.org. For more information, call 646-4267.

From the Desk of… Mark Creffield

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The Travis Regional Armed Forces (TRAFC), a committee of your Vacaville Chamber of Commerce, recently held their 34th annual Mili-tary Recognition Night dinner. This gala event had been established for us to show our appreciation toward the commanders at Travis Air Force Base. This year the event had just over 150 military and civilian couples in attendance. We could not hold such a successful event without the extremely generous support from sponsors who have memberships with either Fairfield-Suisun or the Vacav-

ille Chamber of Commerce. I would like to take this oppor-tunity to recognize and thank them for their support at the various levels of sponsorship.

4-StarsHampton Inn & Suites, Suisun City Waterfront, Stanley Davis, and Travis Credit Union

3-StarsDaily Republic and Potrero Hills Landfill

2-StarsFirst Northern Bank and Jelly Belly Candy Company

1-Star349th Alumni Association, Brandman University, Dale Baumler, Gaw Van Male, NSCAR-Northern Solano Associa-tion of REALTORS, Sandy Person, Sheilah Tucker-Gateway Realty, Vacaville Christian Schools, and Wells Fargo Bank

Did you know your membership with the Vacaville Cham-ber of Commerce enables you to join the Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee (TRAFC)? This committee, now in its 13th year, was formed from the Solano County Armed Services Committee and the Military Affairs Committees of the Fairfield-Suisun and Vacaville Chambers of Commerce. It was designed to combine similar, but separate Travis Air Force Base support groups into a more effective regional voice.

Under the auspices of the county’s Chambers of Com-merce, TRAFC is the local community organization that supports the men, women, and missions of Travis Air Force Base. Its membership is comprised of more than 150 local business and civic leaders, including elected officials from throughout Solano County, the state and federal government. Its day-to-day administration is shared by the Fairfield-Suisun and Vacaville Chambers of Commerce. The committee is governed by a 18-member board of directors. The organization meets monthly at the Travis AFB Delta Breeze dining facility. Here the group received updates on Travis activities from the base’s leaders.

Throughout the year, TRAFC hosts events honoring the men and women of Travis AFB. It has hosted welcome home events for returning troops, hosts a B-B-Q for air show participants, holds an annual Commander’s Night, NCO Night, the already mentioned Military Recognition Dinner, along with the ever important Contractor’s Break-fast for businesses on “How to do business with Travis Air Force Base.”

Periodically the organization’s members visit congres-sional leaders in the nation’s capitol to seek support for military construction projects, military benefits, equipment improvement and additional missions. The organization also leads efforts to achieve necessary support from local governments, agencies and businesses on matters crucial to the base and its operations.

In short, TRAFC is the community’s eyes, ears and voice for the people of Travis AFB. Membership is available to Chamber of Commerce members with annual dues of just $135. Consider joining the Travis Regional Armed Forces today and support the men and women of Team Travis – Air Power!

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networking events

The Vacaville Chamber of Commerce offers many networking opportunities. Above are just some of the opportunities you can participate in when joining the Chamber. Ribbon cuttings and wake-ups are open to all members at no cost and mixers cost only $5 to attend. For the full event calendar go to page 6 or visit the Chamber’s Web site at www.vacavillechamber.com.

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Lauren Runow (above, left) of Vacaville Maga-zine, Jen Griswold and Janet Davison (above) of Cozy Chic Home Staging and Candy Ungerecht (left) of ICandy hosted the September wake up at the Chamber courtyard.

The Freedom Equity Ribbon-cutting drew quite a crowd.

Ribbon-cutting at G&J Seiberlich & Co, LLP

Rosie Balta of A Single Rose Florist cuts the ribbon at her September Ribbon-cutting.

John Young and Don Potter of KUIC at the KUIC Mixer.

Garry Passama, immediate past chair, intro-duces new President/CEO Mark Creffield and his family during a welcome reception held in September.

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Ambassador of the Month

Christine AvellarChristine is a recent addition to the Ambassador team, joining this past April. Since becoming a member of the Vacaville Cham-ber and the Ambassadors it has given her the privilege of meeting other local business owners and seeing the pride that they take in having their business in Vacav-ille, too. The Vacaville Chamber has allowed Christine to meet many members of the commu-nity and talk about their business strategies, which, in this tough

economy, having the support of the community behind you is encouraging.

Christine was born and raised in Vacaville’s neighboring city, Winters. She has always been involved in community activities and has a great respect for our local leaders. After high school she went on to San Diego State University where her interest in community involvement and care for others led her to receive a Bachelors degree in Social Work. Upon completing her education she returned to the area and began working for Andy Pignataro’s State Farm Insurance office. State Farm is a wonderful company and Andy is the type of agent everyone should have. He takes a genuine interest in all of his policyholders and makes sure that their needs have been met.

Aside from her work and Chamber involvement, Christine also spends her extra time volunteering for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization as a Big Sister; she believes “it’s our job to give the youth of today the skills they need to succeed.” Having been introduced to sports at a young age, Christine is an avid sports fan. She loves attending local sporting events and worked for the former Solano Thunderbirds.

Christine believes the Ambassadors are a truly amazing group of people who are dedicated to helping local businesses grow and flourish. “I’m honored to be a part of a community of businesses that support each other and are committed to improving Vacaville.”

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Calendar of EventsOctober30 – VPEF Halloween Ball at Harbison Event Center, Nut Tree. 7 PM

November 1 – Mixer hosted by The Courtyard by Marriott, 120 Nut Tree. 5:30 p.m. 11 – Ambassadors Meeting at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 8:00 a.m. 12 – Business Issues Committee Meeting at Travis Credit Union. 9:00 a.m. 18 – Wake Up Vacaville hosted by DeBartolo Jewelers, 528 Main St. 8:00 a.m. 30 – Merriment On Main hosted by The Reporter, Downtown Vacaville. Tree lighting at 6:00 p.m.

December 6 – Holiday Mixer hosted by Travis Credit Union, One Travis Way. 5:30 p.m. 9 – Ambassadors Meeting at the Hampton Inn & Suites. 8:00 a.m. 10 – Business Issues Committee Meeting at Travis Credit Union. 9:00 a.m. 16 – Holiday Wake Up at the Hampton Inn & Suites. 7:30 a.m. Hosted by Dish it Up Catering, Jackson Medical

Supply, Kathy Rybicki w/Allstate & Colleen Berumen w/CAbi

As you consider your choices on the November ballot, the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce wanted to share with you the positions of the California Chamber of Commerce on the statewide ballot measures. Please do not interpret this as a message telling you how to vote. The Vacaville Chamber just thought you might find the information of interest because the CalChamber posi-tions are based on the impact of the ballot measures on California’s economy and jobs climate. For more informa-tion on the reasons for each position, please visit the CalChamber website at www.calchamber.com/november-2010ballot.

Prop: Position: Subject:19 Oppose Marijuana Initiative20 Support Congressional Redistricting21 No Position License Surcharge to Help

Fund State Parks/Wildlife Programs

22 Support Local Transportation Fund23 No Position Air Pollution Control Law24 Oppose Repeal Tax Benefits for

Business25 Oppose Majority Vote Budget26 Support Requires Two-Thirds Vote for

Taxes27 Oppose Eliminates Citizen Redistrict-

ing Commission

Remember To Vote!

by: Ed Forrest - Chairman of the Board

Doesn’t it strike you as odd that when an incumbent candidate for public office, one regarded as “Big Government,” will promote him/herself as “small business friendly” by offering “tax credits and loans” to small businesses? Isn’t that akin to offering to the people money that government has taken

from ... the people? Why not simply take less money from the people in the first place?

It may be that our legislators feel that to collect our money and then spend it for us is more efficient eco-nomically. Or maybe they feel that your government can make better decisions than the people in determining what business should succeed in the marketplace.

As I write this, our state is 93 days overdue in pass-ing a budget. Billions of dollars are owed by the State of California to businesses for goods or services delivered. What an incredible notion, that these businesses can be left holding unpaid invoices and at the same time be relegated to filing applications for low-cost government loans.

The argument is overly simplistic, to be sure, but some-times simplicity is the best answer.

Instead of fiscal responsibility, we are getting regula-tion of everything from grocery bags to Happy Meals. We should continue to look for candidates who propose less government, not more.

Who is Making Decisions Here: Us or the Government?

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While attending the Annual Association of Small Business Development Centers conference in San Antonio, we received some welcome news from Washington, D.C. Congress passed and the President signed the Small Busi-

ness Jobs Act on September 27. The Act is probably best known for providing smaller community banks $30 billion in low cost capital (as low as 1%) if they go above and beyond 2009 small business lending levels. The new law also extends the successful SBA Recovery loans while offering billions more in lending support and tax breaks for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Below are a few other highlights from the Act:

• The law will extend SBA Recovery loans (with the 90% guarantee and reduced fees) through December 31, 2010.

• The law will permanently increase 7(a) and 504 limits from $2 million to $5 million.

• The law will permanently increase microloan limits from $35,000 to $50,000.

• The law expands the number of businesses eligible for SBA loans by increasing the alternate size standard to those small businesses with less than $15 million in net worth and $5 million in average net income.

• The law will increase maximum amount of SBA Express loans from $350,000 to $1 million (expires 9/27/2011).

• The law will allow some small businesses to refinance their owner-occupied commercial real estate mortgag-es into the 504 loan program (expires 9/27/2012).

• The law provides for funding up to $20 million per year in small business loans over the next three years for an

by: Charles Eason, Solano College SBDC Director

intermediary-facilitated loan program targeting small businesses that need loans up to $200,000.

• The law provides $10 million for a new pilot that provides grants that will help small businesses team up with each other to compete for larger and more com-plex federal government contracts.

• The law turns the Export Express pilot loan program into a permanent program with 90% guarantees for loans up to $350,000 and 75% for loans between $350,000 and $500,000.

• The law provides $60 million in competitive grants over next three years for states to help small business owners with exporting.

• The law provides the highest small business expensing limit ever, of $500,000

• Zero capital gains taxes for those who invest in small businesses

• Deductions for health insurance costs for the self-employed

• The law will provide up to $1.5 billion to states to sup-port state-run small business lending programs.

The Act also provides $50 million in funding for Small Business Development Centers so that we can expand counseling and training to small businesses. We are still waiting to hear all the details of how and when the above will roll out. However, feel free to contact the Solano College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) if you feel any of the above items could benefit your busi-ness and you would like some assistance accessing these programs. The SBDC provides free one-on-one coun-seling to small businesses. For more information, visit www.solanosbdc.org or call (707) 864-3382.

President Signs Small Business Jobs Act

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Member to Member DiscountsBelow is a sampling of discounts available to Vacaville Chamber of Commerce members. For a full list, go to the Chamber’s Web site at www.vacavillechamber.com.

A1 Hour Service Jim PerryPO Box 2931(707) 455-8626jperry3227@hotmail.com$20 off any service call for plumb-ing, heating or cooling; Discounts on replacement heating and air conditioning. Financing available.

Accurate Air Systems630 Eubanks Ct., Ste. B(707) 446-9073Free duct-cleaning with every new equipment install (included 10 years parts & labor). Also, dinner

for two with every service call and two years parts and labor on repairs for members

Advanced Instruments Hearing Aid Center301 Alamo Dr. Suite G(707) 447-6985Complimentary hearing test15% discount

Affordable Payroll607 Elmira Rd.(707) 447-010725% off listed price schedule

A Little Insight 3D/4D Ultrasound190 S. Orchard Ave, # A107(707) 446-3343alittleinsight@sbcglobal.net

www.alittleinsight.com10% off Gold or Platinum packages

Akeena Solar520 Owl Ct.(707) 631-8006$500 system discount for Cham-ber members. Free onsite solar evaluation. Exp: 12-31-09.

Allstate Insurance Co.350 Merchant St. • (707) 447-8860CA lic #0E15686Free coverage review! And FREE fire extinguisher when we write your home and auto insurance.

Bank of America Home Loans 11 Town Square • (707) 453-7400Free pre-approval for purchase loans

Bay Medical Center for Cosmetic & Laser Surgery171 Butcher Road •(707) 449-3687baymedicalcenter@sbcglobal.net$25 off consultation fee plus 10% discount

Best Western Inn1345 Commercial Way, Dixon (707) 678-1400ecastro@bprproperties.com15% off rack rate

Blind Butler, The2148 Vineyard Hills Court(707) 448-9800theblindbutler@sbcglobal.netwww.theblindbutler.comUp to 35% off selected window coverings. Shutters installed for $20 per. Sq. to Chamber members

by: Beth Lofthus – Leadership Vacaville

Leadership Vacaville has begun a new class ses-sion with 11 new members. On October 14 the first session of the Leadership Vacaville Class of 2011 was held. The class members spent the day learning about the heritage, art and culture in Vacaville.

The class will spend the next 10 months engag-ing in dialogue with community leaders, establishing life-long relationships with fellow classmates, explor-ing all the various areas of Vacaville, and planning and executing a community service project. Congratulations to the class, listed below:

• Nanci McNunn Ladd, Gateway Realty• Lt. Bob Denton, Vacaville Police Department• Laura Petty, Petty and Warshawsky, Attorneys at Law• Nolan Sullivan, Yolo County, Human Resources• Teri Hall, Umpqua Bank• Melissa Laughlin, Vacaville Conference and

Visitors Bureau• Shelly Stelzner, NorthBay Healthcare• Lt. Col. Perry Jones, Travis Air Force Base• Melanie Lopez, Recology• Jennifer Hamilton• Barrett Adams, Gateway Realty

Leadership Vacaville is a 10-month program designed to educate Vacaville’s emerging leaders about the social, political and economic aspects of our community that affect our standard of living and quality of life. The program is offered through the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce and generously sponsored by NorthBay Healthcare. If you are interested in learning more about the program please call (707) 448-6424 or visit www.vacavillechamber.com to view the Leadership Vacaville brochure and additional information.

Leadership Vacaville Begins A New Year

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Budget Blinds1060 Cinnabar Way(707) 447-2494tparkhurst@budgetblinds.comwww.budgetblinds.com 40% off Signature Series & Shutter discount

CFO2Go, LLC72 A Peabody Road(707) 446-8292sue@mycfo2go.comwww.mycfo2go.comOne month FREE Bookkeeping or payroll services when you sign a one year contract. Call for details.

Chef To Go Catering(707) 301-7683ciacheftogo@aol.com$50 off party of 50 or more persons.

by: Teresa A. Cunningham, Esq. Director and Employment Practice Chair with Gaw, Van Male

Employees often file for unemployment insurance benefits (EDD) when they leave employment. The employer is then faced with a dilemma whether or not to contest the claim. If the employee quits, he/she is not typically entitled to claim EDD benefits. If the employee is terminated, he/she can apply for these benefits. There are, however, certain exceptions to defeat the claim. Understanding the context of these rules, as well as the exceptions is critical in decid-ing what to do with a particular claim.

An employer’s reserve account may be relieved of benefit charges, if the claimant was discharged for misconduct con-nected with his or her work. (Unemployment Insurance Code, Sections 1030 and 1032).

“Misconduct connected with work” is a substantial breach by the claimant of an important duty or obligation owed the employer, willful or wanton in character, and tending to injure the employer. On the other hand, mere inefficiency, unsatisfactory conduct, poor performance as a result of in-ability or incapacity, isolated instances of ordinary negli-

gence or inadvertence, or good faith errors in judgment or discretion are not misconduct.

Violation of an employer’s work rule prohibiting an em-ployee from coming to work with a detectable level of drugs in his or her system does not, standing alone, constitute work-connected misconduct. In order for the violation of the employer’s rule to constitute misconduct, there must be some nexus between the off duty use of drugs and the em-ployer’s interest. For example, where the employer’s reputa-tion is damaged, the public trust is breached or where the work is safety sensitive (see California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Sections 1256-30 (d), and 1256-33(d)).

Consequently, the employer must carefully review the pertinent facts of the separation before deciding if a claim should be opposed.

This article is prepared with the understanding that the author or the firm is not rendering legal advice or opinions on specific facts or matters and, accordingly, assumes no liability whatsoever in connec-tion with its use.

How to Handle Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Jungle YogurtGuillermio Labarga126 South Orchard Ave.Vacaville, Ca. 95688707-474-5061guillermioygeisy@sbcglobal.net

Jungle Yogurt is located in Vacaville, California. We have fresh yogurt that is both healthy and delicious. Our yogurt is made with only the freshest fruits. Jungle Yogurt creates a uniquely satisfying environment.

Kuhtz Diehl Insurance and Financial ServicesTom Meissner2080 N. Winery, Ste 101Fresno, CA 93703707-718-6087Meissner.tom@gmail.com

Richard Flores IV178 Normandy DriveVacaville, CA 95687707-718-2481FloresIV.richard@gmail.comElectflores4.wordpress.com

Vacaville ElectricTom Jackson1011 Mason Street, Ste. 9Vacaville, CA 95688707-448-8222tom@vacaville,electric.netwww.vacavilleelectric.net

Vacaville FitnessMary Rohrs787 Orange DriveVacaville, CA 95687707-451-7300customerservice@vacavillefitness.comwww.vacavillefitness.com

Vacaville Fitness Center is Vacaville’s newest, 24-hour workout center. We offer a secured access facility with state-of-the-art FreeMotion cardio and strength-training equipment, HD TVs, showers and many other amenities, including certified personal training, circuit and group exercise classes.

The goal of Vacaville Fitness is simple: to provide our members with all of the courtesies, comforts, privileges and services that a private, 24-hour fitness center can offer.

To celebrate our Grand Opening, Vacaville Fitness is offering $0 Enrollment Fees and $0 Security Fees to our first 200 members, with rates starting as low as $24.95 a month.

Baskin Robbins – Alamo PlazaJerry Sweany812 Alamo DriveVacaville, CA 95688707-446-2440sweanybr@yahoo.com

Elegancia Rosmery’s DécorLeida Gomez755 E. Monte Vista Ave.Vacaville, CA 95688707-452-0773Eleganciaaccessories@yahoo.com

Freedom Equity GroupKenny Lostica4731 Mangels Blvd.Fairfield, CA 94534707-372-4999klostica@sbcglobal.net

Green Build Education GroupPaul Fair657 Linwood StreetVacaville, CA 95688707-494-9587Rrun123@aol.comGbedgrp.com

Hana SushiTom Cho547 Main StreetVacaville, CA 95688707-448-9011Makisu77@yahoo.com

Health Education CouncilTheresa Crozier3950 Industrial Blvd., Ste 600West Sacramento, CA 95691916-556-3344Tlcme56@aol.comHealthedcouncil.org

I CandyCandy Ungerecht7924 Spencer LaneVacaville, CA 95688707-301-1148Iamcandyu@yahoo.comwww.icandypurse.com

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to the American people and their dreams. Today there is a battle-call heard throughout the country to reverse the growing tidal wave of Big Government expansion-ism. To change this course, the entrenched political class needs to be replaced. No longer can we afford the great “Progressive” experiment of big government solutions to our problems. The unintended consequences of this flirtatious experiment are on full display:

• Since the Progressives took control of our purse strings in Washington in 2006, they have effectively seized control of over half of the U.S. economy (Health Care/Obama Care, Energy/Cap and Trade, Auto and Banking Industries/Bailouts and Regulation), expanded public sector debt more than all previous administra-tions combined and oversaw the largest single-year expansion in total government debt in the history of America.

• Entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medi-care and Medicaid will, within two generations, grow from 20% to 50% of our economy, threatening both our national security and our solvency.

• Since 1964 the federal government has spent more than $16 million dollars on welfare programs in the “war on poverty.” Today one in every seven American families lives in poverty.

Endorsements Cont.• The U.S. has the

second highest cor-porate income tax in the developed world, sending jobs overseas and crippling American products on the global market.

• Increased federal control of our education system has resulted in decreased parental rights, a doubling of spending per pupil (adjusted for inflation) since 1970, while academic achievement has stagnated and gradua-tion rates remain flat.

• Moral relevancy has permeated all areas of our federal government, from the Supreme Court through the halls of Congress. No longer can we rely upon our Constitution in defining the rights of citizens and the limits of government. It has become a “living” document subject to the influence of foreign law and the whims of our activist Justices. Our courts no longer protect us from what our founding fathers feared, an unlimited and pervasive federal government, but through the looking glass of progressive relevancy, rendered us without a check and balance on the power of government.

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46 Years Rose Florist & Gift

43 Years Vacaville Teachers Association

35 Years Thornton & Sons Jewelers

34 Years David Fleming

29 Years Credit Bureau & Associates

1-9 Years Stanley Davis Steve Hardy Steve Wilkins On Stage Vacaville Colleen Berumen Hillman, Lucas & Jones, PC Maaco Collision Repair ProSpectra Contract Flooring Ryan Bates Photography Vacaville Pool

Airport Self Storage Comfort Keepers Los Reyes Restaurante Visiting Angels Ludy’s Main Street BBQ Ray Morgan Company Remax Gold - Denise Carreon

10-15 Years B&L Properties Anheuser Busch Tour Center Solano County District Attorneys Office

Vacaville Print Center Hometown Buffet

15-20 Years S&J Advertising Curtis Designs Green Tree Golf Club

20-25 Years Edward Huestis First Northern Bank PACE/Solano Vacaville Fiesta Days Workforce Investment Board

Member Reinvestments

Without question the upcoming election will be historical in many respects. For those candidates whom we support for re-election, it comes with the following warning: We expect you to comprehend the gravity of today’s political temperament. We expect that you will lead in restoring gov-ernment to its proper and proportionate role our founding fathers had envisioned. For those new candidates whom we support, we do so with the expectation that you will become the architects of this change.

Prosperity and our quality of life are dependent on a thriv-ing economy. Historically, the private sector and business community have been the engine in achieving these goals. Yet, there has been a methodical and unhealthy migration toward dependency on big government and nanny state solutions to our problems. This election season is about reversing this dangerous trend and taking back the responsi-bility of self governance. We have an obligation to our future generations not to leave them bankrupt and without hope for improving their own lives in pursuit of the American Dream.

Please Vote.

Richard Tubbs for US Congress District 3

Gary Clift for US Congress District 10

Michelle Connor for State Assembly District 8

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