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April 2017
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Volume 7 • Number 3
CSD Board Approves Annexation for MH Investors, LLC By Bryan Harrison
Fire Department Holds First Promotions Ceremony in Mountain House By Bryan Harrison, with Captain Ryan Rose • Photos by Alex Swanepoel
Counsel Dan Schroeder, Gen. Mgr Ed Pattison, and CSD Board members Manny Moreno, Andy Su, Pres. Brian Lucid, VP Dan Harrison, and Bernice Tingle at the April 12, 2017 meeting
The Mountain House Community Services District Board of Directors voted unanimously at the April 12, 2017 board meeting to approve the annexation agreement with Mountain House Investors, LLC, as recommended by LAFCo (Local Agency Formation Commission of San Joaquin County). The an-
nexation is for the “College Park” village area, south of Grant Line, from MH Parkway to near the Delta College @ MH campus.
A key step for any developer coming to Mountain House is the actual annexation of the land, providing access for services from
The evening’s printed program led with the organization’s mission statement: “It is the Mission of the French Camp McKinley Fire District to protect life, property, and the environment through professional emergent and non-emergent services”.
Festivities got underway with the swearing-in, oath-of-office and badge pinning ceremony for newly named permanent Fire Chief, Fred Manding. Mountain House Community Services District Board President, Brian Lucid conducted those duties with honor.
The ceremony then turned to the Department’s Personnel. Swearing-in and oath of office for the entire group, conducted by Chief Manding, covered the spectrum of service levels that represent the department, amongst the 26 men. Designation of “Firefighter of the Year” went to newly promoted Lieutenant, Jowell Tolentino.
“It was a great night, and I’m proud to see how these individuals have grown in their careers and strive to be the best they can for our fire district and for the people we serve,” stated Fire Chief Manding.
“It was an honor to have the CSD board president, Brian Lucid, participate in this event with us,” the Chief continued. “His continual support and encouragement over the past year and a half have helped to make the French Camp McKinley Fire District feel at home in Mountain House.”
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Wicklund Park Play Structure Opens with Ribbon Cutting
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The French Camp McKinley Fire District/Mountain House Fire Department held a Promotions Ceremony for their leaders and personnel Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Bethany School Multi-Purpose Room. The event marked the first time the group has brought their distinguished tradition to Mountain House.
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MH Fire Department Holds Promotion Ceremony
Photo of all promoted, newly hired interns and newly hired reserve firefighters, led by Chief Manding, above center.
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