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Meet John Franco

John Franco

“I mentor youth and adult students through the wonder gift of martial arts.”

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⭐️ Steve Stoneking on John Franco :

“(John is) consistently changing lives by showing love & caring to his students while teaching them self-defense in a way that increases their confidence in themselves.”

🔥 What drives John

“Watching people push through challenges and the growth they achieve when they succeed.”

🌈 John‘s vision for the Tri-Cities

““WOW interesting question. Short answer. I think I would like to start with what I can control. In our small community, we teach that life begins and end with respect. Our community is rich with meaningful growth in business, social activities, and healthy life choices. To make that better, would be to continue mentoring our youth to keep this vision alive for their generation and the next.””

John’s recommendations

🐷 Food

“Oh my gosh “one item?” Sorry here is two, Pulled pork from Porters with their espresso BBQ sauce,. Or any appetizer at LULU’s.”

🤸‍♂️ Activity

“I love to golf, so mini golf at Golf Universe is always great.”

🌳 Location

“I walk along the river most morning just to prepare my mind and heart for the day ahead. I’ll focus on a scripture reading or listen to motivation speeches.”

👥 Group

“Other than our home church, New Vintage, is have to say our A. S. A. college scholarship program. Where graduating black belts receive 1500.00. So far, in 30 years, we have given over $300,000.”

👩🏽‍🎤 Artist

“Lane King, he is a great local musician and loves playing the guitar. There is a passion behind his music.

😄 People”

Matt Molt, pastor at New Vintage Church. He is honest and treats people with respect. He loves his wife and treats her like a princess. His family is so welcoming to all those they meet. I stand behind his vision for our community.”

💪 Projects

“Obviously New Vintage. We are involved with and support Art in the Park, and sausage fest. Both two great healthy events for the community. Also “Heart for the fatherless”. A community of foster and adoptive parents in our community partnering to help build stronger homes for kids in need.”

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Pasco School District could be divided into single-member districts to ensure minority voices are heard Dust Devils player running the bases Dust Devils future uncertain while Pasco spends $2 million renovating Gesa Stadium Bruce Spanner Judge Bruce Spanner reprimanded by state board for abusing judicial authority portrait of Stephanie Button Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership names Stephanie Button new Executive Director Port of Benton building ort of Benton calls special meeting for tomorrow to discuss staff complaint investigation and possibly pick new executive director

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Green2Go employee moving marijuana dispenser on a hand truck Green2Go launching CBD store for grandma and delivery service to bring it to her people walking outside of a building Arts Center Task Force hones in on construction of performing arts center City of Pasco reevaluating dog breed-specific legislation after Kennewick repeals law requiring special permits for breeds labeled as dangerous. Local roller skaters compete for family time A man and a woman, Owners of Dovetail joint Two men at TC Futures TC Futures helps young adults overcome employment barriers Richland School District seeking input on special education services, Dec 5, 6 pm at Marcus Whitman Elementary

👈 Links from last week

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