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22 MHHS Guard & Percussion Both Regional Champs

County Releases Numerous MH Development Referrals

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March/Early April 2018 Volume 7 • Number 3

Troy Rexelle conducts the highly rated MHHS Orchestra at Opening Night of the High School Theater

Impressive Pops Concert Opening for MHHS Theater

MH Proposes Consideration of Commuter Train Station at Grant Line

Expansion of the LUSD Admin Building is just part of announced upcoming projects

Anthony Docto, pitched inclusion of a Grant Line Station at the March JPA Board meeting

Mountain House, CA - The Grand Opening of the new Mountain House High School Theater featured the annual MHHS Pops Concert, directed by Mr. Troy Rexelle. This historic event was played to a near capacity crowd Friday, March 16, 2018.The program began with a most impres-sive grand piano solo performance by Jason Hale, demonstrating his ample dex-terity on the keys with a heartfelt rendition of "Yuri On Ice" by Ketty Abelashvili.Mr. Rexelle welcomed the crowd, thank-ing all who helped make the beautiful new theater a reality. He explained that the

evening's program would be a blend of en-semble and solo performances, intended to mix it up a bit. The order of things also served to allow the big ensemble groups, from choir to percussion, to change-out backstage, effectively keeping things moving along nicely.Concert Choir followed the opening piano solo, with a three song set that demon-strated versatility in their range and per-formance. The second song, "Thousand Years", featured soloist Kailee Wright.Solo performances followed, first by Trinity Nguyen, with younger brother,

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Livermore, CA – The third monthly meeting of the new Tri-Valley - San Joaquin Regional Rail Authority board, held March 14, 2018, featured presentations on proposed stations for the system. While still waiting for a decision from BART on the direction of their Tri-Valley expansion into Livermore, which is expected to be made by June, according to BART Principal Planner, Andrew Tang, the initial proposal includes stations on both sides of the Altamont.A key element, and likely a first priority for construction, would be a station that

Restaurant, gas, and coffee house; Mountain Technology Center; LUSD Admin expansion; updated site map of MH Library/Town Hall; and Daycare facilities in Hansen and Cordes Villages all announced.

Though none of it is visible yet on the street, Mountain House is in the midst of a burgeoning boom. Development projects are happening all around town at a rate that has heads spinning at the Community Services District offices. Neighborhood D (Cordes Village) East - Commercial Retail Use - Proposed development project will consist of a restaurant, gas station, and coffee house. Located at the northwest corner intersection of Mountain House Parkway and Grant Line Road. (SP Ill Planning Area).

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Terence, accompanying her on the grand piano; and then Samantha Hixon, who per-formed the Adele song "Someone Like You".Chamber Choir followed with a three song set of their own, ranging nicely from the '80s hit "Time After Time", to The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby", and ending with a rousing "Elijah Rock".Two additional solo performances followed before intermission: Isabelle Asuncion sang "Thank You For The Music", a song by Abba; and Astrid Mann sang "It's Over, Isn't It", by Rebecca Sugar.A quick intermission, including refreshments and a silent auction fund-raiser in the lob-by, and the second half began.The award winning Winter Percussion group shined with "What Do You De-sire", by Ian Grom. The cohesiveness and dynamics this group

Jason Hale wowed the crowd with his opening solo performance on grand pianoMr. Rexelle took a few moments to recognize Aidan Farron-Brown at the Opening Night show. Farron-Brown, who took the initiative to raise more than $3,000 for the MHHS Music

Department, sold custom bumper stickers, designed by his mom, Celeste Farron.

MH Matters had the pleasure of a private tour of the new, state of the art, theaterA proud moment for LUSD Board President, David Pombo, Superintendent Dr. Kirk Nicholas, and Trustee Sharon Lampel at Opening Night

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Suspicious Construction Material Brings Bomb Squad OutThe Mountain House Fire Department report-ed Sunday evening, March 18, 2018, that the county Bomb Squad had been called out to a scene in Cordes Village, after receiving word of something strange-looking wrapped around a fire hydrant in the new village. The threat was investigated and determined not to be a bomb, but all precautions were taken for the safety of the community.Mountain House Matters spoke with San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department Detective Dave Konecny to follow-up in the aftermath. He con-firmed that the Bomb Squad had been called, and reiterated that calls like this are treated with "an abundance of caution". He stated that the item found was in a new construction zone (Cordes Village), and was determined to be a "piece of construction apparatus". He said that the team on the scene "rendered it safe".When asked for clarification about the loud detonation heard throughout the area, he gave assurances that standard practice for the bomb squad is to practice an abundance of caution. He reported that the team took whatever the construction gear was, put it safely in the field,

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threw a blanket over it and "took care of it". Seeking clarity, MH Matters asked if that meant they blew it up, since reports of a detonation were made by residents on social media. He confirmed that that is what they do.The MH Fire Department updated their post, stating "The hazard has been mitigated and it is now safe to return to the area. Thank you again for your patience".Detective Konecny reaffirmed that the depart-ment always appreciates calls from the commu-nity on suspicious items and/or people. In this instance, the scare turned out to be for naught. But, in the spirit of "abundance of caution", better safe than sorry.

demonstrates exemplies the amazing growth of the MHHS Band program under the tute-lage of Mr. Rexelle. Spot on performance, and with pride and smiles shining through from the lot of them.A solo vocal performance by Jamie Twis-selmann followed, with "Intertwined", by Dodie Clarke. Each of the evening's soloists showed grace in the spotlight, and focus, even in the face of some technical issues with the wireless microphones.The amazing MHHS Orchestra followed. Mr. Rexelle took a moment to thank the instructors and all the parents "who taught your kids to play violin" before they began. He explained that this group has been rated in competition at what equates to the top five percent of high school orchestras in the nation! They showed the crowd why, with a three song set that ranged from "A Little Mis-chief Music", by Chris Thomas, followed by an instrumental version of Adele's "Rolling In The Deep", ending with "Classic Disney", as arranged by Chalres Sayre. Rexelle apologet-ically stated prior to the final number that it's not their fault "if you get any songs stuck in your head". The orchestra shined. Not only

were they tightly in sync together, but nary a scratchy note was heard. This group can flat out play!Danielle Perez and Louie Santos performed a duet of "Sun and Moon", by Schonberg, that Mr. Rexelle explained by way of introduc-tion was being performed at his request. He stated that he just felt this was a great song to showcase the vocals of these two performers. Despite more issues with the mics cutting in and out, the duo sang beautifully.The Symphonic Band brought the evening home, performing three numbers that show-cased their dynamic range, from "Pirates of the Carribean", by Zimmer/Ricketts, into the intimacy of Willie Wonka's "Pure Imagina-tion", arranged by Wagner. They ended the show with a rousing "Thunderbolt Galop", by Huffner/Glover.Mr. Rexelle thanked everyone for coming, and for allowing him the honor of working his "dream job".The new theater provided such wonderful acoustics and dynamics, and an air of pro-fessionalism deserving of the MHHS Music Program.

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serves Mountain House and West Tracy. On-hand at this meeting to present an idea not included in the initial proposal was MH Community Services District Engineer, Anthony Docto. Mr. Docto urged the board to consider in their feasibility study a station where Grant Line Rd. meets up with I-580 at the foot of the Altamont, just west of the one proposed for West Tracy. He explained that there is already an existing Park ‘n Ride lot area utilized by hundreds of commut-ers just at the South end of Grant Line. This could potentially provide an ideal location for a hub site on this side of the hill, he explained. While the site is technically located within Alameda County, use from commuters in Mountain House, West Tracy, Patterson and more would likely be extensive. And, he said, we know that it is a popular site,

already, given the number of cars already using it for carpool parking.Current plans include a feasibility study on a number of sites, including West Tracy/MH. Three potential sites are being considered within Tra-cy, as well, only one of which will likely make the cut. Additionally, a River Islands station and another at N. Lathrop, as well as a Lathrop/Manteca station are all being considered in an initial feasibility study.Asking only that the board also include this Grant Line option in their study, Mr. Docto spoke in the Public Comments time addressing the board, so no decisions could be made. However, Vice Chair Veronica Vargas indicated this item could be brought back on a future agenda.The board reconvenes for their next meeting Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Tracy.

Tracy Police Department reported March 20, 2018 that they are seeking additional potential victims as a result of an ongoing investigation and recent arrest.“Beginning in 2017, the Tracy Police Department received numerous reports of fraud from clients of the business ‘Legal Docs Done’, they stated. “All of the victims reported they were overcharged. Some victims reported several charges to their credit cards without their permission or reported that checks they didn’t write were negotiated through their accounts. “After a lengthy investigation, Tracy Police Depart-ment detectives obtained a warrant and arrested the local business owner, Devon Bolla, (of Mountain House) for Identity Theft and Grand Theft. “As a result of the investigation,” the statement continued, “there is reason to believe there may be more victims who live in Tracy (or the surrounding area). Anybody with information related to this case or who believes they may have been a victim after conducting transactions with the business are encouraged to contact Detective Camillo Swiger at (209) 831-6648.

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SCHEDULE OF MHCSD EVENTSBoard meetings and committee meetings are held in the Michael Forbes McGrew Board Room at the CSD office. For class and event locations please see below. If you would like additional information on the classes or events please contact Angel Lamb at alamb@sjgov.org. Please subscribe to the Google Calendar.

If your group has an activity open to the community in Mountain Houseplease send that information to Angel Lamb no later than the 10th of the month to be included in the newsletter.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Mountain House Rotary MeetingDate: 2nd Friday of the Month 8:30am – 9:30amLocation: FirehouseFor more info please contact Sachin Pingle at mountainhouserotary@gmail.com

Family Fit MH ClubMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00am and 9:00amSaturdays 8:00amLocation: Wicklund ParkFor more information please contact Jaime Montenegro at sscjaime@yahoo.com

KEEP MOUNTAIN HOUSE BEAUTIFULIt is beginning to warm-up outside, and we’ll be spending more time in our beautiful parks and on the creek trail. Please help keep these areas beautiful by cleaning up after yourself. There are several garbage containers located in every park. If you are planning a party in one of the parks, be sure to bring extra trash bags and tie your garbage up to set near the trash cans. Helping to keep our parks and town clean is also a great way for students to earn community service hours. If you or a group would like to organize a Cleanup your Park Day please contact Angel Lamb at alamb@sjgov.org

Farmers MarketDate: Sundays in April 9:00am - 1:00pmLocation: Wicklund Park

Suzuki Early Childhood ClassDate: Saturdays in April 9:15a-10:15aLocation: Firehouse

Youth Action Committee MeetingDate: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 7:00 pm For more information please contact Director Tingle at btingle@sjgov.org

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1. Why are we placing a warning sticker at each catch basin?Storm drain messaging is a great way to remind people that storm drains are for clean rain water only. It’s a visual reminder that pollution prevention is important. 2. Where does the storm drain go?Water that flows down driveways and streets into a gutter goes into a storm drain which flows directly to Mountain House Creek and then to the Old River and San Joaquin Delta.3. What is the purpose of the storm drain system?Its purpose is to prevent flooding of streets by quickly and efficiently transferring rain water into creeks, and eventually the Delta.4. What can you put down the storm drain?Local ordinances prohibit anything other than uncontaminated rain water from entering the storm drain system. Never pour anything into a gutter, street or storm drain.5. Who fixes clogged storm drains?Please report localized flooding or clogged storm drains to MHCSD immediately. Call 209-831-2300 weekdays, between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and 209-820-6702 all other times, including weekends and holidays.6. Why shouldn’t yard trimmings and soil go into the storm drain? Doesn’t rain wash the same kind of material into the creek anyway? When natural materials, such as yard trimmings, break down, oxygen is drawn from the water. In a natural setting the amount of this debris would be limited to the leaves of those plants and trees bordering creeks. However, in our urban setting, leaves and dirt on paved areas are washed into creeks. A lot of natural debris can ruin the natural balance of the creeks, and harm fish.In addition, pesticides, oil leaked onto roads and driveways, and other pollutants are scoured from all the paved surfaces throughout our Community and washed directly into our creeks and ultimately the Delta.7. Why isn’t storm water treated before it goes into the creek? Each storm drain goes to the nearest creek outfall. As a result, storm water is not collected into one location where it can be cleaned. Instead, it flows through hundreds of separate pipe systems, each emptying into the creek. Preventing pollution at the source is a much more effective and less costly way to prevent storm water pollution.8. What do I do if I see someone dumping something other than rain water down a storm drain? Call the number on the curb. 209-831-2300.

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PARK RESERVATIONSMake and pay for your park and activity reservations online. You are able to reserve spaces in any of Mountain House’s parks or classes that are offered, online with a credit card. Just visit MountainHouseCSD.org and click on the blue “Park Reservations” button; select the park and the area or the class you want to reserve. Your receipt and permit will be emailed to you once we have received your insurance policy.

SEASONAL WATER CONSERVATIONSunnier days are here! Soon trees will be blossoming and your lawn will be growing. The first initial yard clean-up will include the remaining leaves that may have been missed, weeds, pruning shrubs and mowing the lawn. It should also include tree pruning, which is best left up to a professional if your tree stands over 20 feet. This is also a good time to mulch shrub beds with fresh wood chips or bark. The application of a 4 inch layer of mulch will help preserve the moisture content of the soil and provide nutrients to the plants. The final task is to check every sprinkler head in the turf and shrubs to ensure they are not damaged or leaking past the riser. Activate your irrigation clock one station at a time and while checking each head. Also, adjust the direction of the spray so it hits the targeted area. Once you have completed the irrigation inspection you must now decide whether to schedule watering. In most cases, the need to water is not necessary until about two weeks after the last rain. If the weather stays cool and we experience precipitation once per week, you may get away with keeping your irrigation off until May. The best way to check the need for irrigation is to take a shovel and insert the shovel in about 4 inches into the turf or shrub bed and pull back to check the moisture content. For those of you that have subsurface irrigation, it is very important you do not insert the shovel too deeply, just enough to get a good sample of the soil. The other method you can use is to simply watch the condition of the turf and when it takes on a smoky look or loses its luster, it might be time to give it a few minutes of water. Fall and spring are the most critical periods for saving water. It is most typical that people turn on irrigation too early in the spring or leave it on too long in the fall. Remember, half of all water consumption during the warmer months is irrigation.

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House Community Services District will have issued nearly 500 building permits, close to peak construction activity prior to the reces-sion. What you cannot see is a wave of addi-tional growth seeking approval of their plans for the upcoming planning horizon. Here’s a quick snapshot of development activity.Cordes Village, east of Mountain High School, is the most visible development activity. Nearly all single-family residential lots are sold to builders in Cordes Village with builders moving as quickly as possible to construct. Hansen Village single-family

Exciting Time In Mountain HouseBy MH General Manager, Edwin Pattison

This is an exciting time in Mountain House! As you drive around town, you cannot miss the fast-paced growth in new de-velopment carrying out the vision of the Mountain House Master Plan. By the end of this fiscal year, June 2018, the Mountain

residential lots are sold as well with builders moving forward with completion of Hansen Village in the near future. The Lammersville Unified School District is quickly construct-ing Hansen school to be ready for the new school year. Hansen Park design is complete with construction to quickly follow. A couple of commercial child care centers are also working their way forward in both Cordes and Hansen Villages. With single-family residential lots sold in Cordes and Hansen Villages, development activity is turning to Villages A and B south of Grant Line Road

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County Releases Numerous Mountain House Development Referrals continued from page 1

Central Mountain House - Industrial Corporate Center and Offices - Proposed development project for Mountain Technology Center - (high-quality technical business park) will include the construction of an integrated light industrial complex (5 buildings) with plazas and courtyards to accommodate technical and manufacturing uses. Located at the northeast corner inter-section of De Anza Blvd. and Mustang Way. (SP I Planning Area) Town Center Projects Expansion of the LUSD Administration Building to include for a two-story, 5,435 square foot expansion [addition] to the existing 7,340 square foot administration building. Located on the west side of De Anza Boulevard and 600 feet north of Arnaudo Boulevard. (SP II Planning Area) MHCSD Admin. Building and Library - Provides for the construction of a one story 21,000 square foot Library and a two-story 34,800 square foot Town Hall, joined by a

one-story 1,900 square foot [Library] lobby) located at the northwest corner intersection of Providence Street and Main Street, and adjacent to the Specific Plan I portion of the Central Community Park. (SP II Planning Area)Neighborhood C - (Hansen Village) - Childcare Center - Proposed development project will construct a 6, 156 square foot childcare center, and a 7,600 square foot enclosed play yard, parking area and land-scaping. Localed at the southeast corner intersection of Vecindad and Aldrich. (SP II Planning Area) Neighborhood D (Cordes Village) West - Childcare Center - Proposed development project will construct a single story 9,600 square foot childcare cen-ter and a 6,763 square foot enclosed play area, parking area and landscaping. Located at the northeast corner intersection of Tradition and Parco. (SP II Planning Area).

Referral Maps from San Joaquin County Community Development Dept“Mountain Technology Center” overview

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with development plans currently being submitted for approval. Development plans are also being submitted for north of Byron Road in Villages J and K. Multi-family, higher density housing is also seeking approval near the Town Center and other villages throughout Mountain House.Mountain House Developers is seeking final approval of its Town Center plan that made slight improvements to the original plan to make it more pedestrian friendly. Approval of this plan will make it easier for retail de-velopment and mixed use to occur in the near future in and around the Town Center located just south of the existing Central Park.The first commercial project is seeking approval of its plan for over 500,000 square-feet of flexible space across five building that form a technology campus located along the west side of Mountain House Parkway and bounded on the north and south by Wick-lund Crossing and Mustang Way. Additional commercial/retail is seeking approval of its concept along Grant Line Road and Mountain House Parkway that may include a conve-nience store, gas station, coffee shop, and possible restaurants.

What you cannot see is a wave of additional growth seeking approval of their plans for the upcoming planning horizon.

The new Town Hall and library design is near-ing completion with groundbreaking to begin soon just south of the existing tennis courts at Central Park. This new public campus will be located along the newly constructed Main Street just north of the existing temporary library. The new permanent Town Hall and Library will be available for use by fall 2019.Quickly following on the heels of the new To w n H a l l and Library is Phase II of Central Park. The concept design for Phase II is an exciting develop-ment that was presented by Mountain House Developers at the March 2018 MHCSD Board meeting. Phase II is designed to incorporate a number of multi-sport play fields, baseball fields, lights, concessionaire, skate park, cricket field, additional tennis courts, com-munity center, and aquatic complex. The community center will provide a gymnasium, locker room facilities, and a place for fami-lies, teens, and seniors to meet, exercise, and access all the recreational activities at Central Park. MHCSD will make the concept plan for Phase II of Central Park available for review on its website.

To keep up with the pace of development, a number of critical facilities are also under de-sign and will be constructed in the near future. Grant Line Road improvements will break ground in 2018 that will ultimately result in a four-lane road with median between Great Valley and Mountain House Parkways. The full expansion of Grant Line Road is due to be complete by 2019. Additional work on Grant

Line Road west of Great Valley Park-way and east of Mountain House Parkway will oc-cur at a later time.

Great Valley Parkway is also nearly complete with the intersection of Great Valley Parkway and Grant Line Road currently under design review and slated for construction in 2018. Extension of Central Parkway south of Grant Line Road will also be necessary to serve the new emerging development of Villages A and B, along with the design and construction of a new community park and school south of Grant Line Road not too far off in the future. MHCSD is also working with Mountain House Developers to improve the look and feel of Mountain House Parkway from the 205 Overpass through Mustang Way with the

goal of making the driving experience more beautiful. More permanent improvements to the Mountain House Parkway median will occur as development moves south of Grant Line Road.Expansion of the community’s wastewater treatment plant is also under design with an anticipated $35M construction cost due to be completed by late 2019. MHCSD staff is also continuing its efforts in developing alterna-tive water supplies for the community. The latest installment of the technical report was presented to the MHCSD Board at its March 2018 Board meeting. A detailed plan of action will be forthcoming in the near future. Mean-while, MHCSD maintains a restricted drought contingency fund specifically for purchasing emergency water supplies in the event of a water supply emergency or drought event.All this development activity occurring right now is exciting news for Mountain House! The additional growth is bringing about a critical mass of population that is garnering the interest of commercial/retail development that will usher in the next phase of growth in carrying out the beautiful vision of the Mountain House Master Plan.

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Above: Hansen Village (Neighborhood C) Daycare site layout

Above: Cordes Village (Neighborhood D) Daycare site layout LUSD Admin Facility with proposed addition

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CSD Releases Wicklund Village Street Slurry ScheduleSeasonal roadwork has begun in Wicklund Village. A slurry seal application that will serve to protect the roadway surfaces for longer life, is being systematically done throughout the original village of Mountain House. Scheduled work should be complete by the middle of May. The Mountain House Community Services District released the schedule below in an effort to provide a time line for residents:

Task Name Duration Start Finish1 Submittals 10 days Mon 3/12/18 Fri 3/23/182 Mobilization 1 day Mon 3/26/18 Mon 3/26/183 Grind out and Overlay - Wicklund Village 5 days Mon 3/26/18 Fri 3/30/184 Adjust Street Facilities 5 days Mon 4/2/18 Fri 4/6/185 Concrete Demo (Bridges) 14 days Mon 4/2/18 Thu 4/19/186 Control Density Fill 15 days Thu 4/5/18 Wed 4/25/187 Concrete Sidewalk 20 days Wed 4/4/18 Tue 5/1/188 Misc Remove and Reinstall 22 days Mon 4/2/18 Tue 5/1/189 Crack Fill - Wicklund Village 5 days Mon 4/16/18 Fri 4/20/1810 Slurry Seal - Wicklund Village 5 days Mon 4/23/18 Fri 4/27/1811 Striping 10 days Mon 4/30/18 Fri 5/11/1812 Punchlist and Acceptance 5 days Mon 5/14/18 Fri 5/18/18

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About the AuthorShaheen Pasha is an expert Mountain House resident REALTOR and real estate investor, in her own right. As a real estate advisor, she puts the sellers and buyers interest above her interest. To her, Real Estate business is all about fulfilling the client’s needs and solving their issues, and helping their dreams come true. Shaheen may be reached at 925-528-9093 or visit www.HomesByPasha.com.

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1. An en-suite master bathroomHouse seekers prefer an en-suite set up because of the privacy it affords, especially for couples with kids. Newer designs add more beauty to the master bedroom while addressing issues like sound, smell, and privacy for the bathroom user separate from the bedroom occupant.An adjoining bathroomwhere one must exit the master bedroom to access it is becoming more and more outdated. Though most pre WWII houses don’t have en-suite, it can be achieved with some remodeling.

Studies show that buyers were willing to spend more for a home if it has certain features ranging from an eat-in kitchen to central air conditioning.If you are considering an upgrade before puttinga house for sale, there are some specific areas you should be looking at. Backed up by data from the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB), the features highlighted below are proven to increase the value of your property.

2. Extra storage spaceMost American homeowners have a lot of stuff and stan-dard bedroom closets don’t cut it. House buyers have very different views of what an adequate storage space is, but studies show more is usually better. About 86% will opt for an extra storage space when considering a new home. Throw in the fact that 10% of American households rent an extra storage unit and 80% regret not having more storage space; you see why it’s hard to go wrong with extra storage space. House buyers will most likely pay more for a bonus space to put stuff.

3. A laundry roomPotential home buyers see it as a huge bene-fit to have a separate laundry room. This is a separate room for laundry purposes – iron-ing, folding and keep laundry until they’re ready to be sorted. A study by NABH affirms that homeowners will choose a laundry room or at least a laundry closet ahead of any other house feature—92% state they want this feature.4. A den/home officeSecond only to a laundry room, a den is one of the most important features prospective buyers look out for. It’s not just any den that’s coveted – a lot of people want a comfortable space to work from home, like home office. NAHB studies show that at least 44% of buyers will pay close to $2,000 to get a den which can serve as a study, a library, and a home office.5. An in-law suiteIn-law suites are simply secondary apart-ments that allow home-owners to have relatives, parents, or in-laws co-habit without compro-mising their privacy. To qualify as an in-law suite, it must have an entrance, kitchen, bath-room, and living room all separate from the main house. Since 2000,

in-law suites have grown in popularity as a cost-effective and personal way for younger couples to take care of their elderly relatives. This explains why many prospective buyers choose to pay more for this secondary apartment. It’s not unusual to see house owners convert spaces to in-law suites or construct new ones before putting a house for sale.6. An eat-in kitchenMany house buyers – about 80% –prefer to have an eat-in kitchen in their new homes. This is especially true for fami-lies with children. An eat-in kitchen offers enough space for the family to gather and have meals together, whether it’s a quick breakfast before running off to work or a discussion over dinner. 7. A walk-in closet in the master bedroomAt least 39% buyers consider a walk-in closet instead of a reach-in closet in the master bedroom. It’s easy to see why buyers will pay more for this; it offers a lot more than a storage place. It is a display area, dressing area, and storage space all in one. It is also stylish and perfect for organization. 8. Central air-conditioningHaving a central air-conditioning system will increase the chances of a buyer when you put your house for sale. In the study by NAHB, central air-conditioning was the most important feature to most buyers as it is generally more comfortable and energy efficient. About 65% of home buyers considered central HVAC systems while another 69% who did not get central air-conditioning were willing to pay up to $2,520 more to have it.These are certainly not the only factors that affect the value of your home; light fixtures, outdoor features, and how old the building is also affect buyers’ valuation of a house. These, however, give an insight into what features most satisfy the majority of buyers.

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Yoga in the Park with MH Happiness ClubBy Bryan Harrison

The Mountain House Happiness Club, part of the Art Of Living organization, hosted a complimentary yoga event in Wicklund Park Sunday, March 11, 2018.The 45 minute session, led by MH resident Ram Nambiar Vengayil, eased beginning yoga students through a methodical stretching routine before delving into familiar poses. From there, he led the group of about 50 through numerous but not overly taxing moves.The session featured yoga students of all ages, and clearly provided a sense of inner peace to those in practice.The group held another similar session the following Sunday, March 18th, as well. Coinciding with the local farmers market provided a natural means for participants to seek out refreshments immediately afterward, and everyone left with smiles all around.View complete photo gallery from t h i s e v e n t a t : Fa c e b o o k . c o m / MountainHouseMatters/

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Mountain House Mothers’ Club gathered together at Wicklund Park March 24, 2018 for their annual Egg Hunt Potluck! The weather was a slight challenge, but the group was eager to let their kids search for eggs, rain or shine. Everyone brought a dish to share. There was all kinds of food from quiches and banana

pudding to eggs and Oreo cake. Once everyone finished their food, the kids got a surprise from the Easter bunny himself! After visiting with the Easter Bunny, the kiddos waited pa-tiently as their dads helped hide eggs for them. We had two areas to search; one for the older kids and one for the younger kids. Children of all ages thoroughly

enjoyed filling their baskets with as many eggs as they could find. After their baskets were filled, they emptied their eggs to see what kind of goodies were inside. Even though it rained at the beginning of the event, no one seemed to be bothered by it, especially the kids. The Easter bunny left and the kids enjoyed their candy as the parents helped clean up and visit with others. The mothers’ club is always accepting new members. For more information on join-ing, visit our web site, at: https://mhmothersclub.com/.

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During the Month of February 2018, the Mountain House Fire Department crews and personnel handled 40 calls for service.

Submitted by Oong Lim • March 1, 2018

February 2018 Response Times

Dispatch to Arrival Time 4:39Average Call Response Time 6:07Shortest Response Time 4:48Longest Response Time 5:48Average Turnout Time 1:03Average Time on Scene 20:22

Zones: Calls responded to within the zones:College Park 0Hansen 6Bethany 10Wicklund 7Questa 6MH North- Undeveloped 1Altamont Village 0

Type of Call Call Total % of Total callsFires 0 00.00%EMS Calls 15 93.75%Hazardous Condition 0 00.00%Service Calls 0 00.00%Good Intent Calls 1 6.25%False Alarm & False Calls 0 00.00%Special Incident Type 0 00.00%Not Reviewed 24 N/ATOTAL: 40 100.00%

Zones: Calls responded to within the zones:ALCO- M/A 1ECCFPD- M/A 0TRY Fire Areas- 0Other Areas M/A- SJCO 1Other Areas M/AOutside of SJCO 0FRC Response Areas 0

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Events:The Month of February 2018, our French Camp McKinley Fire District and our Mountain House Fire Department personnel were thrilled about the number of opportunities they had with the members of the communities of Mountain House Community Services District.

• 2-03-2018: On-Duty crew welcomed Ashton to the firehouse for a station tour of Station 16-1. Children toured the Fire Station while accompanied by the adult supervisors and our firefighters. The on-duty staff provided station tour and demonstrations to the children like checking ladders and breaking down a door.• 1-08-2018: On-Duty crew welcomed Kidz Corner Preschool for an educational field trip to the Mountain House Fire Department’s fire house.• 1-08-2018: On-Duty crew welcomed Daisy Troop Scout for a station tour at the Mountain House Fire Department’s fire house. Children ranging from the ages of six to seven years old were accompanied by adult supervisors were all able to tour the fire house and apparatus bay; where on-duty staff were able to show the fire apparatus and equipment to the children.• 1-10-2018: On-Duty crews attended Mountain House High School’s Health and Fitness Expo to demo and show Fire Apparatuses, provide safety information, baby seat installation demo, and explain home evacuation methods.• 1-12-2018: On-Duty crews welcomed Pack 520 Webelos for a Station Tour and provided them with EMS tips on serious bleeding, choking, heart attack, difficulty breathing, poisoning, stroke, and shock.• 2-16-2018: On-Duty crews visited Mountain House High School for their MHHS Kitchen Fire Safety Training; fire extinguisher training, kitchen fire safety training, evacuation training, and general fire safety training.

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Community Turns-Out In Droves for annual Great Egg HuntThe 2018 Great Egg Hunt was held Saturday, March 31st at Central Park. Once again fea-turing some 25,000 plastic eggs filled with various treats to thrill the kids, crowds turned out in droves to get in on the hunt.Produced each year by longtime MH resident, Shelly Puentes, as Mother Goose, in conjunc-tion with Southwinds Church, included The Easter Bunny, the Southwinds Youth Band, and others.The fields in Central Park included various age group signs to better facilitate the mayhem that ultimately ensued.Amongst the crowd was the cast of the Children’s Dance Theater produc-tion of Alice In Wonder-land, which will have one showing April 28, 2018 at the Grand Theater for the Arts in Tracy.The Great Egg Hunt is always a fun and hugely successful community event.

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Alternative Water, Central Park Expansion, Fiscal Audit & more at March CSD Board MeetingBy Bryan Harrison

On a night that included just three of the five directors in attendance, the March 14, 2018 regular meeting of the Mountain House Community Services District Board of Directors featured some significant agenda items, over the course of quite a full evening.Early-on, 11 year old Gianni Adamo delivered a brief report to the Board on behalf of the Youth Action Committee, as chaired by Director Bernice Tingle. Mr. Adamo spoke about the web site the group is developing, that will, among other features, include an internal chat feature. He also presented for the Board’s approval a new Y.A.C. logo design, which they approved unanimously (see logo on page 23).A key presentation on the evening came from Mr. Christopher Petersen, P.G., C.Hg., Senior Hydrogeologist with GEI Consul-tants Evaluation. He gave a detailed report on Alternative Water Supply source options for Mountain House to meet the Water Board Mandate of establishing reliable and adequate backup system. Mr. Petersen is eminently qualified in his field, with 27 years of experience providing groundwater technical expertise. He and his team also worked a similar project study for the City of Tracy’s options in recent years.According to Petersen’s report, there are several options for Mountain House to reach the mandated alternative source requirements, none of which will come cheaply, or necessarily immediately. His presented proposed options, as determined from the study, including po-tentially well systems, with exploratory drilling the most immediate step to determine which is most viable.One of these well system options may be the best, most immediate, route, he said. He rec-ommended two potential sites: near the water plant on the north side of town; or east, at a location near Byron Rd and Grant Line. The latter of the two might provide cleaner water, but several challenges with implementation, but the site near the water treatment plant would seem more ideal, given the short proximity, if the water quality is found to be acceptable.He recommended exploratory drilling to a depth of 1200 feet to test the water quality. That depth will reach beneath what’s known as the Corcoran clay layer that effectively separates water closer to the surface from what should be a more pure water source beneath. Another potential, and perhaps ideal, source could become available with a planned expansion of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir. Mountain House’s water provider, Byron Bethany Irrigation District (BBID), is involved in that endeavor. So, if/when that develops, Mountain House would benefit directly. Whether the time for that to happen will be permissible is a question to be answered. The Board will bring the item back for further discussion and consideration.Other reports on the evening included Audit Results audit results from the fiscal year 2015-’16 books, with recommendations for improving policies and procedures, as well as the need for added staff in that department as the town continues to grow.Mountain House Developers, and their consulting firm, SWA, presented a look at planned Phase II & III expansion of Central Park, as well. Facilities including a baseball complex, Cricket/Multi-use Field, Aquatic Center, Community Center, tennis courts and more are all included. (See a full size color map at: MHMatters.net)

In a show of mutual appreciation and coop-eration between the two primary governing boards within Mountain House; The MH Community Services District (CSD) Board of Directors and the Lammersville Unified School District (LUSD) Board of Trustees, Ms. Sharon Lampel, LUSD Trustee, has begun giving a summary report to the CSD Board at their regular monthly meetings. In turn, the School Board has agreed to make this liaison reporting a formal Board assignment. “I see this as an excellent step towards the two boards working together on future projects,” Lampel told the CSD Board at their March 14, 2018 meeting.Ms. Lampel’s summary moved along quickly, as she had much ground to cover in a short time. Here are the highlights of her report.• On May 5 at 9:00 all of our Elementary Foundations and PTS’a will be hosting a Battle of the Books at Wicklund Elementa-ry. This competition is based on the books children have read. Each grade level has a list of books. Each student doesn’t have to read all of the books on the list but the more books each student has read is an advantage for their team.• It is Basketball season and our elementary teams have been playing hard and learning a great deal about sportsmanship. Their sched-ules can be found on the school websites.• Now is the time for next year’s freshman who are interested in playing a fall sport to apply on line for athletic clearance. Infor-mation and documentation can be found at www.mountainhouseathletics.com• Our elementary schools participate in a Farmer’s Market each year, learning how to select healthy foods. These events are spon-sored by Taylor Farms and the Lammersville Unified Wellness Committee. These events took place on March 20 at Lammersville and Wicklund, March 21 at Altamont and March 22 at Bethany and Questa. The students are issued “LUSD Bucks” to purchase goods. She encouraged the board to visit at least one of these events and expe-rience our students learning to make healthy choices, and be introduced to foods they may not be familiar with. • Lammersville elementary recently held their annual dinner/auction, which brought in over $20,000. Questa had their annual dinner auction the following weekend and earned over $16,000. Bethany School had their an-

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nual Pancake breakfast fundraiser, as well. “Our schools are well supported by their parent organizations and our community,” she stated.• Please share with us in congratulating Heather Kooreman, who was named the San Joaquin County Classified School Employee of the year. This award is in the Office and Technical category and we are all very proud. Heather has worked in Lammersville for over 10 years as an Office Supervisor at Lammers-ville Elementary and Currently at Sebastian Questa Elementary. Heather is known for her hard work, dedication to students, and the kind way she interacts with parents and the community. The next time you see Heather please congratulate her on this achievement as it is well deserved! • In March, our schools participated in the county Science Fair. Our county is allowed to select a maximum of 7 projects from the entire science fair to send on to the state Science Fair Competition. Mr. Yeager, the principal at Altamont, was very pleased to announce the 5 of the 7 county projects to move on to the state were from Altamont Elementary. Also at Altamont, 6 Panthers received special recognition at the American Math Competition 8.• Also in March, the Wicklund Science Olym-piad Team took first place at the San Joaquin County Science Olympiad Tournament. “This is the 4th year in a row the Wicklund team has taken first place in our county,” she stated. The Wicklund Team now heads to the California State Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament for the 4th straight year to compete against the best teams in the state to try and earn a spot at the US National Science Olympiad Invitational.

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Residents and the general public were treated to the first performance of the Mountain House High School Band in the official unveiling of the new Theater Complex March 16, 2018. Even prior to that, MH Matters was provided a sneak-peak private tour by Drama Department leader/teacher Chris Hixon at the end of the school day March 7th.

A significant part of the rough-ly $35 million investment in the three year old high school, the theater impresses at every turn. An all state of the art, high-tech, control room will provide for star-quality perfor-mance ability on a professional production scale. The seating capacity of 524 makes for a spacious yet intimate setting for performances from drama, band, dance and more.

While audiences will be duly impressed upon entering the facility, from the professional box office walk-up window and spaciously elegant lobby area, to the moment they enter the theater space itself, the back-stage operations and facilities are what will make productions shine. In-dependent dressing rooms for males and females - each with their own restroom facilities - lead to the backstage construction room. Here, production crews will have the space and tools to create stage scenes, with direct side access to the main stage itself. Mr. Hixon was clearly excited about this aspect of the whole operation.At the side-stage there is a control box that will allow students to operate most of the stage needs. The control room, on the other hand, will require some professional expertise to manage full-on productions, Hixon explained.A fun part of the tour was climbing the ladder to the catwalks. The stage includes several wall par-titions at different depths of the stage, which will be used to allow for quick and preset scene changes. Viewing the entire facility from that height and angle is a treat unto itself, as well.The Drama Department has scheduled their open-ing night for April 20th, presenting their production of "Our Town".

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• The Mountain House High School Speech and debate Team went to James Enoch’s High School in early March to compete for very limited and coveted spots for Nationals. 9 of our students have earned a spot at the National competition in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in June. Go Mustangs!• Lammersville Unified is among 15 Districts Nationwide to earn a Magna Award from the National School Boards Association. This year’s awards recognize school districts and their leaders for their efforts to bring educa-tional equity to their students. Many thanks go to our school and district leaders for the programs they design to meet the needs of our students.• As seen in the news, there were student walkouts at high schools across the country to honor the 17 individuals killed in Florida. One teacher facilitated a respectful conver-sation about the events at Mountain House High School. Our students were well behaved an went back to class after the 17 minute remembrance. There were 8th grade students at Bethany, Questa and Lammersville, as

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well. They were permitted to participate and met with teachers and administrators who facilitated positive discussions about the events in Florida.• “I’m sure you have all seen the progress on Hansen Elementary. We are excited for it August, 2018 opening,” she said. “Not all buildings will open on the first day of school but it will be ready to house students.” • “We are now in the planning stages for Cordes Elementary, as well. This is a reflec-tion of how our once tiny town is growing again.• This has been a busy time of year for our 6 schools. After Spring Break they will all be gearing up for state testing. It is hard to believe that there are only 2 and half months of school left before the students and Taff take off for a well deserved summer break.Ms. Lampel covered that entire report in about a five minute span, leaving the board members entranced with all the good work going on with the schools.

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By Rajvee PatelTurbulenceThe silent whir of the engines kept her stirring. “Ding!” went a bell, signaling that an announcement was about to come up. “All passengers, please fasten your seat belts. We are going through a bit of bad weather,” a flight attendant said over the speaker. “A bit of bad weather? More like crazy turbulence,”

she thought to herself. Her seat, the windows- everything - was shaking out of control. All of a sudden, a loud crash caused a wave of terror to ripple across the many rows of seats. Babies started to cry and the sleeping people started to talk in worried tones. More shaking, louder sounds. People were gasping and holding onto their seats tightly, eyes shut. The young girl looked at her neighbor, a man who seemed to fly often and experienced these troubles frequently. “Are you alright? Got your seatbelt on? Everything is alright. Don’t worry. I’m fine. You’re fine. Everything will be okay,” he talked to her, his voice was quite shaky and his stiff posture explained that he wasn’t that used to flying after all. The high turbulence continued to frighten passengers all around, but not the young girl. She remained calm and tried to get in a few more minutes of sleep. At last, the plane safely landed. When all the people were heading out, the man asked the young girl, “How were you so calm amidst all that terror and turbulence?” The girl responded, “Sir, the pilot of that plane was my father.” The level of trust that the young girl had in her father was prodigious. To be able to stay calm and have faith even when the rest of the world seems to be terrorized? That takes a lot of trust.

To cite a quotation from “The Speed of Trust” by Stephen M.R. Covey, “There is one thing that is common to every individ-ual, relationship, team, family, organization, nation, economy, and civilization throughout the world- one thing which, if removed, will destroy the most powerful government, the most successful business, the most thriving economy, the most influential leadership, the greatest friendship, the strongest character, the deepest love...that one thing is trust”. If contemplated upon long enough, one can truly realize how crucial trust is to our societies today. Trust is the key element to nearly every running thing on the face of this earth. If trust were to be a strong connection between every human, imagine how easy life would get. Locks wouldn’t be put on houses or phones, children wouldn’t have to spread out during tests at school, the government wouldn’t have to worry about people com-mitting crimes or stealing and in general, the world could become a better place. If increasing trust bonds between people could happen, the impacts would be enor-mous! So now, I want you to think about it. How can you imbibe more trust into your life?

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Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required

REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTSMeditation Class Every Sunday @ 3:00pmBaby Storytime Thursdays at 10:30amPreschool Storytime Thursdays at 11:15amBedtime Storytimes Tuesday night at 6:00pmHomework Helper Free Tutoring Monday and Tuesdays 5:00-7:00pmBook Clubs for Kids Every Wednesdays at 3:30 and 4:15 (through May 16th)

SPECIAL PROGRAMMINGKids Time Circus Interactive Circus Fun April 3rd at 4:00pmMother’s Day Storytime with Miss Sparkles Delight May 10th at 11:00amLego Building Fun! April 16th and May 14th at 4:30pmTeen Advisory Group (T-TAG) Meeting April 27th and May 25th at 3:30pmCrafty Friday April 20th and May 18th at 10:30amSTEM Program: Trash Bots using Wiggle Bots - April 23rd at 4:30pmPokemon Trading Card Game Club April 21st and May 19th @ 1:00pmPaws 4 Reading (Kids Reading to Dogs) & Crafts April 14th and May 12th at 3:00pmFind the Artist in You : Paint Techniques April 23rd at 4:00pmTile Crafts May 8th at 4:00pmMH Friends of the Library

CLOSED DATES: May 28thIf you’d like more info about what these things are go to the Librarywebpage at http://www.engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=3406SSJCPL Events Calendar - www.engagedpatrons.org

Submitted by Kathleen Buffleben, Librarian

Full Schedule at MH Branch Library

Comedy Show Fund Raiser May 18

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Scoop the Poop, Please!WHY?• Common Courtesy; it’s just unpleasant to look at & even worse to step in!• Health Concerns; dog(animal) feces carry lots of germs, diseases, parasites, and viruses, making it an environmental pollutant & health hazard. Think of the kids that play in the parks or what you are bringing home on your shoes!• Specifically on the creek trails; dog waste can contaminate the creek through rain run off & eventually change the ecosystem of the creek. IT IS NOT A “NATURAL FERTILIZER”.

SO WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE PROBLEM?• Always carry bags with you to pick up after your dog. Carry extra just in case!• Feel free to hand out a bag to someone whose dog just unloaded & they are walking away. Remember, do it with a smile; could be they just forgot or ran out of bags!

Join the Mountain House Dog Club for our Earth Day “Scoop the Poop” Event! We are tentatively planning to do a community clean up & awareness event on Sunday, April 22, to do our part for to care for the Earth. Great way to clean up the trails & to teach our kids that we all need to pitch in. We are setting the example on being good dog owners, neighbors & stewards of our planet.

Watch for announcements for “Scoop the Poop”!

MH Dog Club Earth Day Event

Relay For Life of Tracy & Mountain House Survivor Dessert Social April 10Comedy Show Fund Raiser May 18

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ICAN of the Delta Valley: search ICAN of the Delta Valley on FacebookMH Autism Awareness: search Mountain House Autism Awareness on FacebookMH Auto Club: www.facebook.com/groups/mhautoclubMH BNI Power Partners: search BNI Mountain House on FacebookMH Beaver Group: www.facebook.com/groups/MHBeavers/ MH Cancer Support Group: search "Mountain House Cancer Support Group" on FacebookMountain House Cricket Club and Youth Club: mhcricketclub@googlegroups.com MH Cub Scout Pack 511: www.mhpack511.comMH Dog Club: www.MHdogclub.comMH Feral Cat Rescue: www.MountainHouseCats.com - 209-597-8150MH Filipino-American Society: www.facebook.com/groups/MHFILAMS/MH Flag Football, Inc.: www.mhflagfootball.com (including: MH Tennis, Youth Cheer, Golf Club, & Kite Run)MH Game Club: Search Mountain House Game Club on FacebookMH Gardeners Facebook Group: Search Mountain House Gardeners on FBMH Kindness Club: contact Hari Kattana: hkattana@yahoo.comMH La Leche League: www.lllnorcal.org/groups/LivermoreCA.htmlMH LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual & Transgender) Group: www.facebook.com/groups/mhlgbt/

MH Community Services District: www.mountainhousecsd.org - 209-831-2300230 S. Sterling Drive, Suite 100MH Sheriff Services: Emergency - 911 • Non-Emergency - (209) 468-4400MH Fire Services: Emergency - 911 • Non-Emergency - (209) 407-2990MH Master Restrictions Enforcement - (209) 831-5606, or chathorn@sjgov.org or report online: www.mountainhousecsd.org/resident-services/report-a-concernMH Library: www.ssjcpl.org/locations/county/mhouse.html - 250 Main Street

To have your local group added to this list, please email your information to info@mhmatters.net, or call 209-597-8157

Mountain House Matters: www.MHMatters.net - 209-597-8157Mailing Address: 2455 Naglee Rd #263, Tracy, CA 95304MH Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/MountainHouseSan Joaquin County Animal Services: (209) 953-6070MH Welcome Center: 955 Prosperity Street @ Mustang Way - (209) 221-6317 MH Online Forum: www.MHvillages.comMH Wiki: http://wiki.mhvillages.com/

COMMUNITY GROUPS & CLUBS

LOCAL GOVERNMENT & CIVIC RESOURCES

To List your local group, please email your information to bryan@mhmatters.net, or call 209-597-8157Final Deadline for the next issue is April 6th

New to Mountain House? Maybe been here awhile and are ready to get more involved in the community? Here are some contacts, resources and groups that will hopefully help you plug in and turn on!

MH Little League: www.mountainhouselittleleague.orgMH Matters Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MountainHouseMattersMH Mothers Club: www.MHmothersclub.comMH Musicians' Network: www.Facebook.com - type: "Mountain House Musicians Network"MH Poker Club: www.mhpoker.comMH Running Club: www.MHrunners.comMH Soccer/West Coast Soccer Club: http://westcoastsoccerclub.comMH Sports, Inc.: www.mh-sports.org - "Jr. Mustangs" Football, Cheer, Basketball, Track 'n FieldMH Virtual Garage Sale:www.facebook.com/groups/MHvirtualgaragesale/MH Wine Club: www.MountainHouseWineClub.comMH Walking Club: www.facebook.com/groups/MHWalkingClubMacaroni Kid - Mountain House: www.MountainHouse.MacaroniKid.comNeighborhood Watch: search MH Neighborhood Watch on FacebookRotary Club of Mountain House: www.MHRotary.orgTracy Talks Community page for Tracy & MH: www.facebook.com/OfficialTracyTalks

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Mountain House Matters! is brought to you courtesy of your Mountain House neighbors at Association News Network, Inc., a small and locally-owned publishing firm. The community newspaper, MH Matters, is mailed monthly to every address in the 95391 zip code. As of the Janu-ary 2018 issue, Mountain House Matters has crossed the epic benchmark of reaching 5,000 rooftops. The paper is now delivered by mail to 5,089 mailboxes, reaching some 17,000 people. In addition, 200-300 copies of each issue continue to be distributed to nearby drop-off locations.The views and comments expressed within the articles herein are intended to bring current neighborhood village and community information to your door. Publisher assumes no responsibility for any opinions and/or statements offered by contributing authors to the publication, claims or statements made by advertisers, or for any errors or omissions in the paper. Please check with individual groups for further information as events schedules do sometimes change. Acceptance of advertising material does not constitute endorsement of the products or services offered. A.N.N., Inc. reserves the right to reject any advertising copy or placement.

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HOUSE & HOME SERVICES - CONTINUED

HANDYMAN SERVICESRIVERWORKS CONSTRUCTION - Lee Rivers (209) 639-9876Your local home improvement specialist - Lic# 752119

PLUMBING SERVICESSIMPSON PLUMBING - Brandon Simpson (209) 648-7407Residential & Commercial - CCL# 941669 www.SimpsonPlumbingServices.com

MORTGAGE BROKERSBAY EQUITY - Seth Conley aka “Mortgage Seth” (209) 845-SETHMountain House resident (NMLSID#1595108) seth@mortgageseth.com • www.MortgageSeth.comMOVEMENT MORTGAGE - Marylou Edwards (925) 285-5333 Mountain House resident marylou@marylouedwards.com

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICESKRUGMAN NOTARY - Sandra M. Krugman cell (360) 292-3735Mobile Notary-Document Signing Services - Mountain House resident sandi2015@comcast.net

PET CARE SERVICESJACKIE’S PET CARE - Jackie Dekker (209) 627-8928Dogs, Cats, Horses, Birds & Rodents • Mountain House resident Jackiespetcaremh@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE AGENTS & BROKERSBIG BLOCK REALTY - Angad Bhullar (209) 336-6331MH resident • CalBRE #01944649 bhullar@gmail.comCOLDWELL BANKER - Harshad Bhimani (408) 616-04885980 Stoneridge Dr Ste 122, Pleasanton, CA 94588 • CalBRE #01960659 harshad.bhimani@gmail.comINTERO REAL ESTATE SERVICES - Shelley Puentes (510) 427-5399MH resident • CalBRE #01395691 • www.shelleypuentes.com spuentes@interorealestate.comKLEMM REAL ESTATE - The Polgar Group (925) 344-9153MH resident • CalBRE #01875675 gevon@gevonpolgar.comMOUNTAIN HOUSE REAL ESTATE - Drew Jacobsen (209) 855-1308MH resident • CalBRE #01416016 drew@mhrealestate.comREeBROKER GROUP - Shaheen Pasha (925) 528-9093MH resident • CalBRE #01934170 shaheen@homesbypasha.com

MARKETING/ADVERTISING SERVICESPHOTOGRAPHY / MULTIMEDIA SERVICESDM DESIGN PRODUCTIONS - Danielle Miranda (209) 207-3182Photography, Multimedia Design & Photo Booths-MH resident www.dmdesignproductions.com • dmirandadesigns@gmail.com

PUBLICATIONSMOUNTAIN HOUSE MATTERS! - Bryan Harrison (209) 597-8157Mailing: 2455 Naglee Rd. #263, Tracy, CA 95304 - Mountain House resident bryan@mhmatters.net

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDEMAZAA KABOB HOUSE - Haroon Hamid (209) 830-44022794 Naglee Rd. (Home Depot ctr) • Authentic Afghanistan Cuisine • Open Daily MOUNTAIN HOUSE BAR & GRILL - Josie Alvarez (925) 634-944116784 Grant Line Rd. • Lunch & Dinner • Wine & Beer - family friendlySANSAR INDIAN CUISINE (209) 833-1100830 W. Grant Line Rd. • Open 7 days/wk 11am-3pm & 4:30pm-10pm

YAFA HUMMUS - Afeef Hussein (209) 832-92322439 Naglee Rd, Tracy, CA • Simply Meditteranean @yafahummus

TRAVELWORLD TRAVEL - Eder Espinoza (510) 304-9009Book Your Next Dream Vacation espinoza.eder@gmail.com

HEALTH /BEAUTY/ PERSONAL CARECOUNSELING - MARRIAGE/FAMILYRAZAN’S THERAPEUTIC SERVICES - Razan Tuttle, MA LMFT (209) 651-2041Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist www.RazansTherapeuticServices.com • razantuttle@yahoo.com

DENTAL CAREELITE DENTAL CARE - Raman Singh, DDS (209) 213-78083246 W. Grant Line Rd., Tracy, CA 95304 - next to Golden 1 near Costco www.TheEliteDental.comMOUNTAIN HOUSE DENTAL - Isabela L. Putzlacher, DDS (209) 839-8755561 Wicklund Crossing, MH, CA 95391 www.MountainHouseDental.comSINGH DENTAL CENTER - Shailaja Singh, DDS (209) 833-02002750 Naglee Rd., Tracy, CA 95304 www.SinghDentalCenter.com

DENTAL - ORTHODONTICSTROSIEN ORTHODONTICS - Andrew Trosien, DDS, MS, Inc. (209) 833-12402850 N. Tracy Blvd., Suite 300, Tracy, CA 95376 www.TrosienOrthodontics.com

EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION KAM LEARNING CENTER - Donshea Williams (844) 841-5865Personal Tutoring • Summer Workshops www.KamLearningCenter.com

PERSONAL TRAINER / FITNESS BOOTCAMP EXPRESS MOBILE FITNESS - Denise Fahey (510) 468-4249Individual Personal Fitness Training & Group Bootcamps • MH resident expressmobilefitness@aol.com

VISION / EYE -CAREVISION FX - Dr. Jeff Ricks & Dr. Paul Atwal (925) 626-7070Minutes away in Discovery Bay - 2465 Discovery Bay Blvd. www.VisionFX.us

HOUSE & HOME SERVICESCONSTRUCTION - GENERAL CONTRACTORDANA ALAN STOKES GENERAL CONTRACTOR - Dana Stokes (209) 321-9941Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel Specialists - Lic# 964818 danastokes77@gmail.com

GARAGE DOOR SERVICESMOLINA GARAGE DOOR SERVICES - Daniel Molina (209) 227-8786Tune-Ups/Safety Checks • Complete Installs

FLOOR COVERING & PAINTINGSPENCER FLOORING & PAINT - Kipp Skelton (209) 835-5537See our showroom at 475 W. Grant Line Rd., Tracy, CA 95377 www.SpencerFlooringAndPaint.com

- Services DirectoryFind What You Need in and around town right here!

For information on being included in this directory and/or other advertising opportunities, call Bryan Harrison, at: 209-597-8157

A Little Note of Thanks to All Our Advertisers, as well as all our Readers. This hometown paper would not happen if not for you all!

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Winter Guard & Percussion Take Top Honors

Upcoming MHHS VAPA BOOSTERS Meeting Dates

April 11, 2018 @ 7pm, MHHS Admin Bldg

May 9, 2018 @ 7pm, MHHS Admin Bldg

MHHS Visual & Performing Arts Boosters’ Club

Show your support for the Moun-tain House High School Visual & Performing Arts Program. Join the Boosters and be part of the in club!

Congratulations to the MHHS Mustangs Percussion for becoming Circuit 2018 Champions, as well!Congratulations to the MHHS Mustang Winter Guard for being named the 2018 Regional AA Champions.

The Mountain House High School Mustangs won the Central Valley Guard and Percussion Circuit 2018 and are Champions for both Guard and Percussion! “So proud of all of our Mountain House kids!” Director Troy Rexelle stated.The all day event was held March 31, 2018 at James C. Enochs High School in Modesto. “This is the second time in 4 years since the school has

opened that the Winter Percussion was named Champions,” Mr. Rexelle added. “I would like to thank the Winter Guard staff of Arturo Espinosa and Sarah Fellows. I would also like to thank Thu Powell, the pit teacher for the Winter Percussion.Percussion goes on to compete April 7th in the Northern Cal-ifornia Percussion Alliance Championships, at James Logan High School in Union City. Go Mustangs!

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First 2018 MH Golf Club Tourney In The BagThe 2018 Mountain House Golf Club season kicked off with their first tournament March 25th at Lone Tree Golf Club, Antioch, with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.Winner of the day was Jeff Moreno, with Closest To The Pin honor going to Dano Burton.The season includes monthly tournaments, open to all entrants, running through November 4th. For more, or to register to play, contact Andy Su at andy@mhflagfootball.com.2018 Golf Tournament ScheduleApril 29: Castle Oaks Golf Club, Ione (830 am shotgun start)May 20: Diablo Grande Golf Club, Patterson (830 am shotgun start)Jun 24: (MAJOR) Hiddenbrooke Golf Club, Vallejo (8am shotgun) July 29: Manteca Golf Club, Manteca (800 am shotgun start)Aug 26: Deer Ridge Golf Club, Brentwood (800 am shotgun start)Sep 30: Dublin Ranch Golf Club, Dublin (800 am shotgun start)Nov 4: (MAJOR) Poppy Ridge Golf Club, Livermore (9am regular start)

Winner of the March 25, 2018 tournament, Jeff Moreno, above right, and Closest to the Pin Dano Burton

CSD Board Approves New YAC LogoIn a unanimous vote of 3-0, with Directors Andy Su and Dan Harrison absent, the Community Services District Board approved a new logo design for the Mountain House Youth Action Com-mittee (YAC). Committee Chair, Bernice Tingle, praised the young people for taking charge of the process, and for working together in a cohesive fashion. “I’m really proud of the work our young people are doing together,” she said.YAC member, Giannia Adamo presented the logo for approval at the March 14, 2018 CSD Board meeting, and expressed his gratitude, on behalf of the entire Youth Action Committee, for the board’s support and approval.The new logo will be implemented on the group pending web site they’ve been developing.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayAll dates and events subject to change.

Check with your respective groups to verify

To submit your community-oriented event for consideration on the Mountain House Matters

monthly calendar, please email event info, date, time, and location to: bryan@mhmatters.net

Mountain House Community Events Calendar Mountain House Matters

Youth Action Committee MeetingCSD Bldg: 230 S. Sterling Dr. 7pm

MHCSD Board MeetingCSD Bldg: 230 S. Sterling Dr. 7pm

MH Matters CalendarOnline

www.MHMatters.net

Assemblyperson Susan Eggman’s Office Hours -10-11am CSD Boardroom

LUSD Governing Board MeetingLUSD Bldg: 111 S. De Anza Blvd. 7:00pm

SundaysMH Farmers’ Market9am - 1pm - Wicklund Park - see page 6

Rotary Club of Mountain House8:30am - Firehouse

Thursdays at MH LibraryBaby Storytime - 10:30amPreschool Storytime - 11:15am

Thursdays at MH Bar & Grill Taco Thursday - 5-8pm - All ages Weekly

Wednesdays at MH LibraryBookclub for Kids - 3:30pm & 4:15pm

Tuesdays at MH LibraryBedtime Stories - 6pm

Thursdays at MH Bar & Grill Taco Thursday - 5-8pm - All ages Weekly

LIVE MUSIC MoHo Mojo: 6:30-9:30pm

Thursdays at MH Bar & Grill Taco Thursday - 5-8pm - All ages Weekly

Thursdays at MH Bar & Grill Taco Thursday - 5-8pm - All ages Weekly

Thursdays at MH Bar & Grill Taco Thursday - 5-8pm - All ages Weekly

Happy Easter!

TriVlly-SJ Vlly Reg. Rail Authority 2pm - Tracy Transit Building- see page 7

TuesdaysBusiness Networking Int’l (BNI) MH Firehouse - 11:30am - 1pm- see page 9

BNI MH Power PartnersVisitor Day - MH Firehouse - 11:30am - 1pm- see page 9

APRIL 2018

MHHS Drama Production - “Our Town”Opening Night - 7pm - MHHS Theater- see page 17

MHHS Drama Production - “Our Town”Matinee - 12pm - MHHS TheaterEvening Performance - 7pm - MHHS Theater- see page 17

MHHS Drama Production - “Our Town”Closing Performance 7pm - MHHS Theater- see page 17

MHHS Drama Production - “Our Town”MHHS Theater - 7pm- see page 17

TuesdaysBusiness Networking Int’l (BNI) MH Firehouse - 11:30am - 1pm- see page 9

TuesdaysBusiness Networking Int’l (BNI) MH Firehouse - 11:30am - 1pm- see page 9

Beats Production “Bliss” ConcertNitin Gandhi Memorial Hall - 4pm-6:30pm- see page 23

SundaysMH Farmers’ Market9am - 1pm - Wicklund Park - see page 6

SundaysMH Farmers’ Market9am - 1pm - Wicklund Park - see page 6

Sundays at MH LibraryMeditation Class - 3pm

Mondays @ MH LibraryHomework Helper Free Tutoring - Mondays & Tuesdays 5pm- 7pm

Tuesdays at MH LibraryHomework Helper Free Tutoring - Mondays & Tuesdays 5pm- 7pm

Mondays @ MH LibraryHomework Helper Free Tutoring - Mondays & Tuesdays 5pm- 7pm

Tuesdays @ MH LibraryHomework Helper Free Tutoring - Mondays & Tuesdays 5pm- 7pm

Mondays @ MH LibraryHomework Helper Free Tutoring - Mondays & Tuesdays 5pm- 7pm

Tuesdays @ MH LibraryHomework Helper Free Tutoring - Mondays & Tuesdays 5pm- 7pm

Mondays @ MH LibraryHomework Helper Free Tutoring - Mondays & Tuesdays 5pm- 7pm

Tuesdays @ MH LibraryHomework Helper Free Tutoring - Mondays & Tuesdays 5pm- 7pm

Taps On 10th - Street Fair10th St., Tracy - 4pm- 8pmfeaturing Live Music with MoHo Mojo

MH LibraryLego Building Fun! 4:30pm

MH LibraryTeen Advisory Grou (T-TAG) Meeting 3:30pm

MH LibraryCrafty Friday 10:30am

MH Library- Find The Artist In You: Paint Techniques 4pm- STEM Program: Trash Bots using Wiggle Bots 4:30pm

MH LibraryPokemon Trading Card Game Club - 1pm

MH LibraryPaws 4 Reading (Kids reading to dogs) & Crafts - 3pm