Mountain House Matters - Feb/early March 2019

February 2019/early March

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Feb/early Mar 2019

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SJ County Planning Commission Ground-Breaking at Strong Turnout for Informative Approves Gas Station complex Cordes Elementary School Valley Link Workshop at Grant Line Rd. & MH Parkway photo courtesy of LUSD

LUSD Board of Trustees turning earth, (l-r): Colin Clements, David Pombo, Anne Goodrich, Noé Noyola, Diane Cowin and JPA Vice Chair, Veronica Vargas, led a constructive workshop on the President Matt Balzarini, and Sharon Lampel - all joined by Superintendent Dr. Kirk Nicholas Valley Link system February 16, 2019

By Bryan Harrison

STOCKTON, CA – The San Joaquin County Planning Commission has given the green light for a new commercial development in the community of Mountain House.

Voting unanimously in favor of approval at their February 22, 2019 meeting, the commissioners all expressed their pleasure with the ensuing commercial progress.

The vote came after a thorough and concise presentation by San Joaquin County Community Development Department Principal Planner, John Funderburg.

Lead Commissioner, Sheri Midgley, sought clarification on the change to the master plan, but was

quickly satisfied with Funderburg’s explanation.

Funderburg used visual aid maps as he explained that the original master plan had a religious meeting place positioned at the Northwest Corner of Grant Line Rd between Mountain House Parkway and DeAnza Blvd, in Cordes Village.

A commercial site was designated at the opposite end of the property, along Mustang Way. continued page 8

Proposed “Mustang Square”

Lammersville Unified School District broke ground on a cold and windy afternoon, February 21, 2019, on what will soon become Julius Cordes Elementary School. The Cordes Village school will become the district’s seventh K-8 and eighth school overall.

Slated to open in August of 2020, Cordes Elementary will house up to 775 K-8 students.

The design of the buildings, similar in structural layout to Altamont Elementary, will

employ the Mountain House “Civic Italianate” finish, and will look similar to the high school.

The site will also house a baseball field that will be used by the MHHS JV boys baseball team during season.

LUSD is also working with the MHCSD to build a JV girls softball field in the park adjacent to the Cordes site.

On the site will also sit a Professional Development Center (PDC). The PDC location will be separate continued page 10

By Bryan Harrison

MOUNTAIN HOUSE, CA – The Tri-Valley - San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority co-hosted a community planning workshop on the proposed Valley Link rail system with the Mountain House Community Services District Saturday, February 16, 2019, here at the CSD board room.

The workshop was set-up to gather input from locals and to share information on development progress of the all-new rail system, being designed to connect the San Joaquin Valley with BART at the Dublin/Pleasanton station. Most specifically, the Joint Powers Authority,

and their consulting team at AECOM, presented a strong focus on what’s being labeled the Mountain House V-Link station.

The proposed station, once approved, will be located directly south of Mountain continued page 2

Express Bus Service From MH to Vasco ACE is Happening Commuter residents spoke out, and RTD listened! As MH Matters reported in November, Mountain House residents made no bones about their displeasure with Regional Transit District’s announcement of a new commuter bus service from MH to the ACE Train station in S. Tracy.

RTD’s excitement in bringing new bus service to town arguably turned to shock when the big crowd of folks who came to the Transportation Town Hall meeting November 17, 2018 voiced their opinions, in no uncertain terms, that they wanted continued page 6

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Productive Valley Link Workshop continued from page 1

House, down the continuation of Mountain House Parkway (now known as International Parkway south of I-205), and just across the I-580 freeway, four or five miles from the center of town. Though technically Tracy, the distance is presently closer to residents within Mountain House than any in Tracy.

Over time, with the pending development of Tracy Hills, that station will be positioned to serve that community most directly, as well.

A secondary station, close to 10 miles west of that location, is also in the plans as a Phase II, or “In-Fill” station, under the working name “Grant Line” station. There are environmental issues that must be addressed before that site may be added.

The Valley Link JPA board, formed out of the passage of a 2017 state law sponsored in part by CA Assembly Member, Susan Eggman (AB-758), and signed into law by then Governor Jerry Brown, is on a fast-track effort to complete the initial study/planning phase so they may get to building the system as soon as is feasible.

The Grant Line station, an idea first proposed by Moun-

tain House CSD Engineer, Anthony Docto, has the potential to be situated near enough to the existing Union Pacific/ACE Train line to create a transfer point for ACE riders on this side of the Altamont Pass, rather than riders having to transfer at Greenville in Livermore, sometime in the future.

“This location could be of great value to the system as a whole,” Docto told MH Matters at the conclusion of the workshop, “and for the people of Mountain House, including those who commute

by ACE train to the South Bay.” The most immediate focus, however, as has been stated clearly by JPA Vice Chair, Veronica Vargas, is to get the system up and running as soon as possible.

Ms. Vargas, who led the February 16th workshop, cochairs the board, consisting of 15 “mega-regional” agencies, involved in the Joint Powers Authority, together with Alameda County Supervisor and V-Link Chair, Scott Haggerty.

Ms. Vargas voiced her passion for the efforts by this group and their dedicated to easing traffic congestion over the Altamont and into the Tri-Valley area in the near future.

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Phase I of the rail system will run from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to North Lathrop, with seven (7) stations along 41 miles of track, at a projected cost of $1.8 billion. Plans are to have a functional system within five (5) years. During the workshop, the team gave the broader projection window of four to seven (4-7) years, with a projected launch date between 2023 & 2027.

“The State is on-board with funding for Valley Link,” Vargas told the standing room only workshop crowd. Approximately two-thirds of the total capital needed must still be identified.

Mountain House is represented on the JPA board by CSD Board Director, Bernice King-Tingle, who attended the Saturday workshop, interjecting to the crowd in the room several times.

Also present at the workshop: CSD Board President, Daniel Harrison; Vice-President/ Transportation Committee Chair, Manuel Moreno; Interim General Manager, Sarah Ragsdale; along with other staff and area dignitaries.

San Joaquin County Supervisor, Bob Elliott, who represents the interest of Mountain House as part of continued page 6

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New Developments Happening All Around Town

Residential expansion in Hansen, Cordes, Questa Villages & South of Grant Line Rd.; Commercial enterprises include Mustang Square; Cordes Village Plaza & Mountain Technology Center

By Bryan Harrison

MOUNTAIN HOUSE, CA – The wheels have been in spin, gearing-up for some time now, for this master-planned community to launch itself to a new level.

Growing year over year, with more and more homes popping up all the time, the community of villages - each with a school at its heart - has become a truly beautiful and vibrant place to call home.

Yet, the original promise of Mountain House as a place families could “Live, Work & Play” lingers as a still unmet reality, seemingly always just a couple of years away.

The close to 20,000 people now residing here can easily recognize what’s missing. Most vocal are the common cries for a grocery store on social media. Those cries, however, are merely symptomatic of a larger issue.

In reality, until commercial development is realized throughout town - yes, shopping, but also other commerce, industry, dining and basic amenities - Mountain House cannot truly become its own town/ city but, instead, will continue to exist only as a glorified bedroom community.

The lifeblood of a successful municipality - one that lives up to that original promise - clearly must include commercial activity and plenty of community-based amenities.

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Reproduced primarily from Mar ‘19 MHCSD Newsletter found in your monthly water bill The Mission of the District is to Provide Responsive Service to our Growing Community that Exceeds Expectations at a Fair Value

SEASONAL WATER CONSERVATION MHCSD MASTER RESTRIC TIONS Sunnier 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.

Grass clippings and leaf litter are stormwater pollutants. Yard debris, including leaves and other organic plant material like shrubbery trimmings and grass clippings, are a significant source of stormwater pollution. When you blow your lawn waste into the street it can clog storm drains and cause drainage and flooding issues. Storm drains are not connected to the wastewater treatment plant. There is no treatment to remove the debris from the water before it reaches Mountain House Creek or Old River.

Why are grass clippings and leaf litter harmful? As this waste breaks down in our local waterways, it adds excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to the water. This leads to unwanted and uncontrolled growth of algae and native and non-native aquatic weeds, which can kill fish and other aquatic life.

What can you do to protect water quality while keeping your yard maintained?

- Mow your lawn often enough so no more than one-third the length of the grass is removed. Taller grass has deeper roots - that prevents soil loss & helps the rain soak into the ground.

- Leave the clippings on the lawn or compost them. Be sure to sweep or blow clippings off paved surfaces and back onto the lawn. Intentionally blowing or placing lawn waste in the street is a violation of the State Laws which deal with illicit discharges to the storm sewer system.

Section 4.05. Additional Restrictions Applicable to Residential Single Family Lots.

All Lots located in the Single Family Residential Area shall be subject to the following limitations and controls set forth in this Section.

Q. Sports Apparatus. The erection or maintenance of basketball standards or fixed sports apparatus is prohibited, except as provided by this Subsection.

A single basketball standard is permitted as a free-standing standard not attached to a house and located so a ball in normal play cannot strike a neighboring house or neighboring driveway or go into the street. A basketball standard may be allowed along the outside or inside curve of a curved driveway provided it is adjacent to the wall of the Unit, including the wall of any attached garage, which is closest to the street. No basketball standard will be located on or near a sidewalk or the street and no backboard may face a street. A basketball standard must have a permanent backboard and be maintained in good condition and repair. Any portable basketball standard must be stored out of sight of the street or neighboring houses except when it is being used for play. No sports equipment or children’s play structures such as “jungle gyms,” swing sets, slides, wading pools, trampolines or other such equipment shall be permitted in front or side yards where the equipment is visible from the street, or in back yards where the equipment is visible over the top of a sound wall from an adjacent street. This Section does not prohibit permanently-installed basketball standards from being located in backyards, provided the standard complies with the set-back requirements of Section T. R. Mail Boxes. Mail boxes installed as part of the original construction of a House shall be maintained in good condition, and replaced as necessary by the Owner of the Lot or Lots served by the mail box, and shall not be altered in design or color unless approved by the Review Entity.

Section 4.04. Restrictions Applicable to the Entire Community.

The following prohibitions apply to all property within the entire Community, except as otherwise indicated, and the adjoining streets, whether public or private. The provisions contained in this Article can be modified for areas within the Community by a Declaration of Annexation or Supplemental Declaration covering the areas to be modified.

O. Water Protection. The storm drainage system for the Community drains into adjacent waterways. For this reason, no waste materials, sewage, garbage, petroleum, antifreeze, or other chemical product shall be permitted in the storm drainage system or in streets or gutters that drain into the system. There shall be no disposal of petroleum, chemical products or the salts from soft water systems within the Community.

Homeowner or contractor must apply for MHCSD permit, which is required before installation. Restrictions include chlorine, salts within the Community. Self-contained, Re-charged or SaltFree water conditioning systems that do not dispose into the community are acceptable.

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SCHEDULE OF MHCSD EVENTS

Board 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.

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Farmers’ Market Date: Every Sunday

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Wicklund Park - NOTE: The market has been closed due to soggy weather conditions, but plans to reopen in March

Youth Action Committee Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Time: 7:00 pm

For more information please contact Director Tingle at btingle@sjgov.org

Assemblyperson Susan Eggman’s Office Hours Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Time: 10:00a-11:00a

Location: Boardroom

MHCSD Board of Directors Meeting Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Location: Boardroom

Time: 7:00pm

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

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.

Mountain House Rotary Meeting Date: 2nd Friday of the Month

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Location: Welcome Center. For more info please contact Sachin Pingle at mountainhouserotary@gmail.com

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Time: 6:00pm and 7:30pm

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Monday’s, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:00am and 9:00am, Saturdays 8:00am Location: Wicklund Park For more information please contact Jaime Montenegro at sscjaime@yahoo.com

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Feb CSD Board Meeting Moving Forward

New Commute Transit Option announced, Infrastructure improvements/upgrades in the works, as well as a traffic signal coming to Great Valley at Byron Rd, and more at Feb 13th Board Meeting

By Bryan Harrison

50 person bus... with two trips to the Vasco ACE station during the morning commute and two trips back during the evening commute,” he said.

“It’s nice to hear that ACE and RTD have heard our residents’ concerns and are working to address them. We’ll try to get as many passengers on those buses as possible.”

Mountain House, CA – An agenda similar in length and general content as most others yielded some significant information at the Mountain House Community Services District Board of Directors monthly meeting Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

CONSENT CALENDAR

YAC ATTACK

The MH Youth Action Committee, led by longtime Chair, Bernice King-Tingle, reported plans for Summer Program, covering a total The CSD Board presented retiring Tracy Press Reporter, Denise Rizzo, with a Certificate of Appreciation at their February 13, 2019 meeting. Ms. Rizzo retired in December after 35 years as a reporter. of five weeks, with specific topics each week. Director King-Tingle COMMITTEE REPORTS stated that the group is “hoping to get buy- The Public Safety Committee, chaired by in from the school district,” as well, as President Daniel Harrison, said his committee they work to implement their plan. Topics met the previous week, and discussed hopes discussed include: Health Safety & Fitness; to organize and reinvigorate a communiTechnology - Earth Day; Crafts & Arts; ty-wide National Night Out event, most Sports week; and Rally Week - games and likely in Central Park the evening of Tuesday, competitions.

August 6th.

RIZZO RECOGNIZED Vice President, Manuel Moreno, who chairs Long time Tracy Press Reporter, Denise Riz- the newly re-established Transportation zo, who announced her retirement this past Committee, stated that they have four appliDecember, was presented with a Certificate cants who submitted interest by the January Of Appreciate by CSD Board President, Dan 31st deadline. “We’ve had two additional Harrison, and the entire board. Harrison people since then we will include, as well,” thanked Ms. Rizzo for her tireless work and he said. The Committee planned to meet fair reporting over the years. Denise thanked February 27th or 28th for a first meeting. the board for such an honor, and said that, Moreno commented later, during Board Comafter 35 years it was time. She shared with ments, specifically, on a new commuter bus MH Matters plans to pursue a screen-writing service just announced by the San Joaquin path moving forward.

Regional Transit District (RTD) and the ACE LUSD’S LAMPEL REPORTS ON NUMER- Train system (Altamont Corridor Express).

OUS SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTIVITIES & “I’m happy to say that RTD and ACE are ACHIEVEMENTS to establish bus service (from Mountain Ms. Sharon Lampel, Clerk of the Board of House) to the Vasco ACE station in the next Trustees for Lammersville Unified School few weeks,” he stated. “RTD plans to use a District, gave a full and comprehensive report on the numerous activities and accomplishments all around the growing district. See separate write-up on page 8.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Interim Mountain House Fire Chief, Mario McArn, shared stats and information on recent Fire Department work, activities, and direction. Battalion Chief Jason Fullmer, he said, is taking over development of a CERT program (Community Emergency Response Team), and Captain Ryan Rose will be working on “fine tuning” their regular reports. (see page 14 for monthly stats report)

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Two items from the evening’s usual “Consent Calendar, were pulled-out for discussion: Item 8.5 - National Night Out - Director Brian Lucid gave an overview of plans for a community-wide NNO event August 6th, with hopes to rebuild this program.

President Harrison discussed Item 8.6 regarding triggers for traffic signals to be installed along Great Valley Parkway and Byron Rd., as well as GV Pkwy at DeAnza Blvd between the Questa and Altamont Villages. While triggers have not yet been met for installation at DeAnza - based on the latest traffic study findings - no immediate action is required by Mountain House Developers, LLC. However, the trigger has been met at the corner of Byron Rd and GV Pkwy, and work has begun to install the second phase of a traffic signal there. This is reported to be a regular functioning traffic signal for the current three directions of traffic.

The existing battery-operated blinking red light at Byron Rd. was triggered and put in place in October 2006. There will be a final phase to that intersection’s signal system once the villages north of Byron Rd. begin construction work.

INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES

MH Operations & Maintenance Superintendent, Doug Louie, offered-up back-to-back presentations on new systems to be integrated

into the community. First was item 9.5 on the agenda: Approval of a Street Light and Traffic Signal Contract, with the chosen RFP (Request for proposal) bidder, St. Francis Electric. The $550 thousand contract puts in place, as the main component, retrofitting work, and new work moving forward, to install LED lights in all street lights throughout town. Not only will LED lighting save a lot of money over time, but problems with lights going out will be drastically reduced, he said.

The second item, which the board also authorized, involved an upgrade to irrigation control throughout the district. The existing system, he said, uses a dial-up modem system from 2002 that controls some 110 irrigation units. “We have had a lot of issues and glitches along the way,” Louie stated.

“As this system is no longer viable, we are going to a new generation, cloud-based, system.” He went on to explain that the irrigation units in this new system have cell phone technology that dial into a cloud server located off site. This “Weather TRAK system was compared with a couple other top products, and was found to be the best option. WeatherTRAK, he said, accesses weather data in real time to help determine how many minutes are needed in a particular area. One controller can handle up to 200 units. Twelve Weather TRAK ET Pro 3 units are being purchased at a cost of $78 thousand.

JOINT COMMITTEE WITH LUSD

Interim General Manager, Sarah Ragsdale, introduced item 9.8 on the evening’s agenda: a proposal brought to the board at the invitation of the Lammersville Unified School District board to develop stronger communication between the two districts.

Two board members and one staff member from each district will come together to meet, continued page 6

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his district, was also present, and serves on the JPA board in his official capacity, voiced his overwhelming support of the Valley Link system.

Valley Link has the support of Union Pacific Railroad, as well as the ACE Train organization. UP’s level of cooperation was made clear by Aecom representative to Valley Link, Diane Cowin, in discussing the land and right-of-way issues specifically at the downtown Tracy station.

An effort to gain federal funding is in the works, as well. The Tracy City Council voted unanimously at their January meeting to lobby for as much as $25 million in federal grant money, the max allowed, from the U.S Department of Transportation when the San Joaquin Council of Governments makes their “One Voice” trip to Washington, DC in May. Close to $600 million is already pledged from the Alameda County side, and more is expected at the state level.

This was a great interactive workshop, with well-informed attendees asking numerous deeply detailed questions.

To learn more about Valley link, please visit: www.ValleyLinkRail.com

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most likely on a quarterly basis, to discuss various topics of mutual concern and interest. This item was on the most recent LUSD board agenda, and President Harrison stated that he spoke with LUSD Superintendent, Dr. Kirk Nicholas, recently about working together more directly. Th4e CSD approved the proposal unanimously. President Harrison and Vice President Moreno, along with Ms. Ragsdale, were appointed to serve on that committee.

Anush Nejad, Deputy Director of Public Works, then led a discussions in items 10.1 and 10.2.

The first item was a presentation on initial design ideas for a new district Seal and Logo.

Following up from a discussion at a previous meeting, Mr. Nejad presented preliminary images intended to simplify the long-standing logo image for use on new town hall building. The board offered a few suggestions and Mr. Nejad was instructed that further development was needed.

Ongoing discussion on the Portapotties at neighborhood parks was item 10.2 on the agenda. No action was taken.

BOARD COMMENTS

Bernice King-Tingle gave a brief update on the latest joint powers authority meeting on the Valley Link Rail System from earlier in the day. She also invited everyone to attend the workshop planned for Feb 16th. See page 1 article on the workshop.

The next CSD Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 7pm.

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New Bus to Vasco ACE New Developments continued from page 1

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service that will take them West. Member after member of the community expressed that going Southeast just to get on a train going westbound would do no more than make their already grueling commute untenable. A solution to this problem was announced at the February 13, 2019 Community Services District Board meeting. Board Vice President, and Transportation Committee Chair, Manny Moreno, announced RTD’s plan to address the issue.

RTD, demonstrating not only the ability and willingness to listen to their ridership, but a flexible and nimble effort in responding to meet their needs within a few short months, just announced a new commute service route.

Final details are in the works and will be implemented as soon as possible, with four trips daily, directly from Mountain House to the Vasco Rd. ACE station.

“This new route is a huge development for our residents,” Moreno stated. “It is proof that the MHCSD and our transportation partners are listening to our residents’ concerns regarding traffic congestion and public transit options.”

Moreno went on to explain how residents expressed an interest in bus service to the ACE station in Livermore at the November Transportation meeting. “Our partners with ACE and RTD heard that, and are working to get this new service set up.

“In order for the service to be sustainable,” he continued, “we will need on-going ridership and support from the community. It would be nice to have both 50-passenger buses full each day. We are bringing the service to Mountain House, now we need our residents to utilize it.”

Details are still being finalized, but RTD Public Information Officer, Terry Williams, gathered details from the project manager, and provided the latest information to MH Matters.

“We’re still finalizing the fare structure but below is a copy of the proposed schedule for the service,” he said. “As for route 99, it will continue with a modified schedule and routing.”

For more, and to purchase fair, go to http:// sanjoaquinrtd.com

overnight. Those looking for a ready-made, well-established, community with all the amenities, bells and whistles, already built right in would still likely do better elsewhere.

For those who have waited it out, and those who are newer arrivals, in the words of Dylan, “the times they are a-changing’”.

The San Joaquin County Community Development Department has released numerous maps and upcoming project outlines for both commercial and residential endeavors in Mountain House.

Residential growth continues its upward trajectory. An additional tract in the Questa Village, consisting of 137 lots; 124 homes in Hansen Village; as well as brand new development south of Grant Line Rd., adjacent to Delta College, are all moving forward.

Additionally, the County Planning office released information on future growth that will occur north of Byron Rd in the not too distant future.

Neighborhoods A & B (A1-A4, B4, B5)

Recently recorded final maps and issuance of production permits for the first homes south of Grant Line Road. Century Communities has begun construction on the first eight homes for A4.

This project is said to be “off the ground with building permits, up and running”. (see map - Exhibit E - page 15)

Questa Village - Neighborhood H - Shea

Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on February 7, 2018, now scheduled to be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for the final green light, is a new Major Subdivision on the eastern edge of Questa Village (Tract 3964 - Bergamo).

This project proposes the development of an 11.4-acre R-MH parcel (Medium-High Density Residential) that would be divided into 137 residential lots, ranging in size from 2,000 square feet to 3,876.

The project is bounded by Andalusa Way and a 3.8-acre private lot on the west; De Anza continued page 9

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Lampel with LUSD Update at Feb CSD Board Meeting Mustang Square Gas Station complex continued from page 1

Clerk of the Board of Trustees for the Lammersville Unified School District, Ms. Sharon Lampel, continued with her now regularly agendized monthly report, bringing school district news highlights to the Mountain House Community Services District Board at the February 13, 2019 CSD Board Meeting.

The plans for our fifth cohort of students participating in the Early College Pathway Program have begun. Other School Districts are now looking at our program to determine if they have the capacity to implement such a program. Mountain House High School is becoming a model for its advanced and forward thinking programs.

The Mountain House High School DECA students participated in a regional conference in January. DECA helps students prepare for careers in business, and is a part of the Mountain House High School Career Technical Education Business Pathway. We are pleased and proud to announce that two of our students placed third overall in one of their competitions. Aditya Lakkaju and Aashril Shazam competed as a team in role play for travel and Tourism. Their win included speaking as a team to a business scenario and presenting it to a judge.

Two of our students will be participating in the state competition to qualify for the International competition. This is a first for our students and we look forward to future reports about DECA competitions. Special thanks go to our DECA Advisor, Dr. Kerry Moquett.

Our High School Wrestlers did a great job at a recent league tournament. All of our female wrestlers will continue on to post season competition and our Michelle Poland took first in the league. Adam Amir and Cole Merrill both placed third at the JV level. Three of our varsity boys will continue on to post season competition. 9 of the 13 wrestlers received

medals at the tournament.

The High School Boys Basketball team won their first league title in school history. They went undefeated in the Western Athletic Conference(WAC), going 14-0. They are 20-6 for the season, overall, and made it to the playoffs.

Mountain House High School went to their first Winter guard and percussion competition.

Winter Guard placed 2nd out of 7 teams and Winter percussion placed 1st out of 5 teams.

Additionally, 3 of our students tried out and were accepted into the Concord Blue Devils B Drum and Bugle Corps. This elite marching group is a local, audition only, club marching program, for which hundreds of students audition for a few spots each year. Congratulations go out to Aldrich Yang, Joesph Moore-Raygoza and Soraya Roman.

And the competitions go on...

Our drama department competed in the largest theater competition in Northern California.

Over 70 schools were represented and, once again, our Mustangs won gold! Please join us in congratulating Samantha Hixon, who brought home gold for her rendition of “Gimme, Gimme” from thoroughly Modern Millie.

February is Black History Month and all of our schools will be offering age level appropriate lessons to honor the achievements of historical black figures. continued page 18

Switching the two sites made sense for all, Funderburg indicated. Commissioner Midgley, and the others, readily agreed. She thanked Mr. Funderburg for his thorough and detailed report, as the council discussed the matter.

MH Matters also learned that the project is being dubbed “Mustang Square”. Principal Senior Project Manager for Agora Land Consulting, Inc., Veronica Vargas, said that the center is designed to bring numerous wanted and needed services to Mountain House.

“We recognize the need for services and commercial development in the community,” she said. “Mustang Square will address several of those needs, while providing some great local businesses for the community,” she added.

Funderburg’s report stated that the project will also bring MH resident, Bob Collins, spoke in favor of the project at the Feb 22, 2019 Planning Commission hearing an estimated 140 new jobs to Mountain House.

The center will consist of: a ten-pump gas station; a car wash; a convenience store with an attached drive-through restaurant (to be determined); a 7,000 square foot building intended for a sit-down restaurant, as well as one, or quite possibly several, service business(s); and two separate drivethrough facilities, each of which is large enough to house an additional shop, as well.

Vargas stated to MH Matters that the service station company is yet to be determined, with several interested and vying for selection. Depending on which one ultimately gets the contract, the convenience store could be affiliated, or at least will be determined thereafter. She also said that, while deals are not yet done, likely other players include: Starbucks; Jamba Juice; a local gastro/ pizza pub (with indoor and outdoor seating); and potentially several service businesses.

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Boulevard on the south; Central Parkway on the east; and Byron Road on the north. (see map at bottom - Exhibit C - this page)

Hansen Village - Neighborhood C - Shea

Recently approved tentative map for Major Subdivision which proposes the development of a 10.6-acre (R-MH) Medium-High Density Residential parcel.

The parcel would be divided into 131 residential lots, which would range in size from 2,035 square feet to 3,667 square feet (average lot size of 2,305 square feet), and 35 common area lots. ) Provide for the construction of 124 single family attached (“duet”) homes and seven detached single family homes. (see map - Exhibit D map - page 15)

An approved childcare facility is also moving forward, as Tender Loving Care. The project includes construction of a single story 7,450 square foot Childcare Center, 2,594 square foot attached porch/patio cover, 512 square foot equipment building, and a 10,745 square foot enclosed play area.

The Minor Subdivision will subdivide an existing 15.89 acre parcel into three parcels. Parcel 1 containing 3.00 acres; Parcel 2 containing 8.75 acres; and Parcel 3 containing 4.14 acres. Parcel 3 will include the commercial and retail developments proposed under the Use Permit application which include the followings buildings and structures:

- Building One a 7,000 square foot restaurant commercial building - Building Two a 2,400 square foot restaurant commercial building with a drive-thru lane - Building Three a 2,400 square foot restaurant commercial building with a drive-thru lane - Building Four a 6,750 sq ft commercial convenience store and restaurant with a drive-thru lane continued page 14

Exhibit B: Hansen Village - Neighborhood C - Tender Loving Care Childcare Center

(see adjacent map - Exhibit B - this page)

Neighborhood D-West

Recently approved 11,663 square foot commercial/retail structure, “Cordes Village Plaza”’ The structure will contain eight tenant spaces on a one-acre neighborhood commercial site. Located east/across from the High School, along Tradition St. (see map top right - Exhibit A - this page)

Neighborhood D-East

The San Joaquin Planning Commission just gave their approval for a Commercial and Retail Plaza to be located at the northwest corner intersection of Grant Line Road and Mountain House Parkway.

Dubbed “Mustang Square”, the project consists of a Master Plan Amendment (PA-1800157), a Specific Plan III Amendment (PA-1800158), a Use Permit (PA-1800159), and a Minor Subdivision (PA-1800160). The Master Plan Amendment and Specific Plan III Amendment primarily focus on changes to the map figures and text of these documents to conform to the proposed commercial and retail development project for the Specific Plan III planning area, located at the northwest corner intersection of Mountain House Parkway and Grant Line Road.

Cordes Village Plaza will bring eight (8) needed services to the community

Exhibit C: Questa Village - Neighborhood H

Residential Tract 3964 - Bergamo

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Ground-Breaking at LUSD Named Exemplary District LUSD Forming Cordes Elementary School MHHS Distinguished School Joint Committee with CSD continued from page 1 – photos provided by LUSD

from the school and will be used to train teachers, staff, and administration. “Up to 150 individuals will be able to be trained at one time and the space will be able to be broken down into four smaller rooms

as well,” stated LUSD Superintendent, Dr. Kirk Nicholas.

“The PDC will also house our Curriculum and Instruction Department and our Information Technology department,” he added.

LUSD received excellent news this week. The California Department of Education named Mountain House High School a California Distinguished School and Lammersville Unified a California Exemplary District. Both awards recognize the significant effort

Local dignitaries turning dirt (l-r): CSD Interim GM Sarah Ragsdale; CSD Public Works Dire. Nader Shareghi; SJ County Supervisor Bob Elliott; CSD Board VP Manny Moreno; LUSD Trustees David Pombo, Colin Clements, Anne Goodrich, Pres. Matt Balzarini, Clerk of the board Sharon Lampel; CSD Dir Bernice King-Tingle; CSD Board Pres. Dan Harrison; and LUSD Superintendent Dr. Kirk Nicholas

Lammersville Unified School District Board of Trustees President, Matthew Balzarini, and Community Services District Board of Directors President, Daniel Harrison, have agreed to establish what they’re calling a “2x2x2” committee between LUSD and the CSD. “The goal is to discuss common interests between the two boards and organizations,” stated LUSD Superintendent, Dr. Kirk Nicholas.

The topics and focus will be based in the roles each play as part of the greater community. A first meeting is San Joaquin County Supervisor, Bob Elliott congratulates LUSD Board President, Matthew Balzarini, and the LUSD Board, on another school being set up presently.

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MHHS Ranks in County-Wide Mock Trial Mountain House High School took fourth place overall in the 2019 San Joaquin County Mock Trial that began February 13th and finished Feb 23rd at the Stockton Courthouse. The team from Tracy High School took second place, as Venture Academy Family of Schools took first place, to move on to the state championships.

Sarah Amir, of MHHS, went home as the The Honorable John F. Cruikshank, Jr. Spirit Award Runner-Up. This award goes to a student who displayed enthusiasm, integrity, and teamwork, and represents what Mock Trial is all about.

Additionally, major awards were presented to the following

Best Prosecution Player: Reign French, Tracy High School Best Defense Player for Reagan Kline: Charlee Evans, Mountain House High School Best Defense Player for Malow Patterson: Avni Singh, Mountain House High School Best Defense Player for Dr. Blake Williams: Lena Kameda, Mountain House High School Best Defense Player for Sam Kolostian: Katie Flanagan, Mountain House High School Best Defense Player for Baliff: Nicole Bittar from Mountain House High School tied with Lee Christopher from Pacific Law. The varsity team from Venture Academy Family of Schools fought its way through the six rounds of play over two weeks of competition to become the champion of the 2019 San Joaquin County Mock Trial Competition.

Of the teams from 11 high schools that began the six days of competition, only four teams vied for the championship on Feb. 23, when the MHHS Mock Trial students, pictured with Terry Costa, the honorable Richard A. Vlavianos, and final two rounds took place at the SJCOE Associate Superintendent of Student Programs and Services, Troy Brown.

San Joaquin County Courthouse in Stockton.

An awards ceremony followed at the Stockton Federal Building. As the winning team, Venture Academy will compete in the state competition on March 22-24 in Sacramento.

Final Results: First Place: Venture Academy Family of Schools, San Joaquin County Office of Education Second Place: Tracy High School, Tracy Unified School District Third Place: Stockton Early College Academy, Stockton Unified School District Fourth Place: Mountain House High School, Lammersville Unified School District The Honorable John F. Cruikshank, Jr. Spirit Award:

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Economy settles into mortgage market nirvana as Fed remains on pause

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Right now, we are in what I like to call nirvana for the mortgage market. We are seeing low mortgage rates, no volatility, moderate growth and no inflation. In addition, this week Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell again to a one-year low of 4.35 percent (see chart). Equities continue the slow climb northward, the number of people filing for unemployment is fairly steady and inflation is still right around the sweet spot of 2 percent.

Because of all that, patience is still the strategy of choice for the Federal Reserve.

The minutes from January’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting were released this week and they confirm an emphasis on patience, citing slower growth domestically and internationally as well as softer inflation.

With rate hikes on hold for now (only one hike is expected in 2019), the next big issue for the Fed is its $4 trillion balance sheet.

The Fed started growing its balance sheet after the financial crisis, and stocks and bonds responded. From 2009 to 2012, the Fed was slowly growing its balance sheet and stocks were moving higher as the interest rate moved lower. In late 2012, the balance sheet expansion grew dramatically. The balance sheet is mostly comprised of Treasuries and mortgage-backed bonds.

At the January meeting, committee members discussed selling off the assets a little more aggressively. So far, the Fed has reduced its balance sheet by about $400 billion. After the release of the minutes, analysts believe there will be an announcement at the March meeting that the runoff will stop at the end of the third quarter. After that, it’s expected the reserves will slowly be reduced.

This week’s report on US jobless claims does hold a slight indication that the labor market is also cooling off. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped,

but the four-week average is up to a one-year high. That suggests a more moderate pace in job growth, mirroring what we are seeing in overall economic growth.

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Existing home sales data released on Thursday backs up the inventory data. The National Association of Realtors report shows US home sales fell to a 3-year low. Home prices are still going up, but definitely continuing to slow down their pace. At January’s sales pace, the existing inventory would be exhausted in just under four months. That’s better than where we were in December, but a six to seven month supply is viewed as a healthy balance.

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Mountain House High School entered the Regional Science Bowl Competition February 23, 2029 at Modesto Junior College.

First-year entry, the MHHS Silver Team ranked 6th out of 24 teams at this prestigious tournament.

“This was extremely exciting, as they were a first year team. Most competitors at the tournament were surprised to hear that the Mountain House Silver Team made the top 8 of the tournament as a first timer!” stated Navin Victor.

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These teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.

“I thoroughly enjoyed coaching this team and am thankful for the opportunity,” stated Vanitha Daniel. “The entire credit goes to the Mustangs team who put in all their extra time towards prepping for this competition.

As a coached I appreciated the way the team worked together even under pressure.”

Silver Team Captain, Immanuel Victor, is also the founder of the Science Bowl club at MHHS. Interested parties should reach out to him as the point of contact for more information or to join. He may be reached at: immanuel.j.victor@gmail.com Teams that make it through to the Nationals, which is after Regionals, reportedly have their expenses paid (i.e.: travel, stay etc.) by the organization they pay for the teams, greatly lessening the burden on parents.

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- A 6,054 square foot canopy structure for 10 gas pumps - A 3,133 square foot car wash building

Submitted by Oong Lim •February 3, 2019

Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Annual Date Range Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 12/01/2018 | End Date: 12/31/2018

(see page 1 Planning Commission article) www.FRCFIRE.com www.MTNHOUSEFIRE.org

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

Events:

The Month of December 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.

• 12-06-2018: On-Duty crews visited Cen- crews and personnel handled 40 calls for tral Park and provided assistance in placing service and for the year of 2018 the crews Christmas decoration lights on the Christmas handled 632 calls for service. tree the day before the annual tree lighting ceremony event.

Call Stats - by zone During the Month of December 2018, MHFD Zones: Calls responded to

within the zones: Major Incident Type - December 2018 # Incidents % of Total College Park 0 Fires 11 11.22% Central Park 0 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 58 59.18% Cordes Village 2 Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 2 2.04% Hansen 4 Service Call 3 3.06% Bethany 4 Good Intent Call 19 19.39% Wicklund

11 False Alarm & False Call 5 5.10% 11 TOTAL 98 100.00% Questa Major Incident Type - 2018 # Incidents % of Total Fires 45 7.12% Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat - no fire 1 0.16% Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 385 60.92% Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 14 2.22% Service Call 39 6.17% Good Intent Call 90 14.24% False Alarm & False Call 53 8.39% Special Incident Type 5 0.79% TOTAL 632 100.00%

MH North- Undeveloped Other CSD areas Altamont Village ALCO- M/A ECCFPD- M/A TRY Fire Areas- Other Areas M/A- SJCO Other Areas M/AOutside of SJCO Unprotected Island area FRC Response Areas Other Areas – not M/A

Type of Call - Month of December 2018 Call Total % of Total calls Fires 1 2.50% Overheat – no fire 0 00.00% EMS Calls 24 60.00% Hazardous Condition 2 5.00% Service Calls 2 5.00% Good Intent Calls 8 20.00% False Alarm & False Calls 3 7.50% Special Incident Type 0 00.00% Not Reviewed 0 N/A TOTAL: 40 100.00%

0 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Response Times December 2018 Dispatch to Arrival Time 5:11 Average Call Response Time 5:04 Shortest Response Time 4:49 Longest Response Time 5:59 Average Turnout Time 0:52 Average Time on Scene 21:43

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Recently approved, building permits are being reviewed for the first Industrial Park project to include the construction of “Mountain Technology Center” (formerly known as “Mountain House Corporate Center”). The construction will include a complex of five integrated light industrial, office, technical, and manufacturing buildings with plazas and courtyards. The “Mountain Technology Center” will be comprised of the following buildings: - Building A is 148,520 square feet and includes the following three proposed suites with office areas: Suite ‘A’ 54,708 square feet; Suite ‘B’ 39,104 square feet; and Suite ‘C’ 54,708 square feet - Building B is 139,160 square feet and includes the following three proposed suites with office/warehouse areas with plazas and courtyards: Suite ‘A’ 51,068 square feet; Suite ‘B’ 37,024 square feet; and Suite ‘C’ 51,068 square feet; - Building C is 91,548 square feet and includes the following two proposed suites with office/warehouse areas

with plazas and courtyards: Suite ‘A’ 52,752 square feet, and Suite ‘B’ 38,796 square feet; - Building D is 82,496 square feet and is comprised of one office/warehouse area and suite to include a plaza and courtyard; and - Building E is 50,954 square feet and is comprised of one office/warehouse area and suite to include a plaza and courtyard.

Located immediately east of Neighborhood F (Wicklund Village); at the northeast corner intersection of Mustang Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard. (see map page 3)

North of Byron Rd: Neighborhoods J&K - MHD

Pending applications for a Master Plan Amendment (PA-1800039), a Specific Plan I Amendment (PA-1800040), a Specific Plan II Amendment (PA-1800041), a Specific Plan III Amendment (PA-1800042), a Revisions of Approved Action to Major Subdivision Application (PA-06000327), a second Revisions of Approved Actions Application to Major Subdivision Application (PA-1000267), and a Mountain House Development Title Text Amendment (PA-1800217).

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Exhibit D: Hansen Village - Neighborhood C - Residential Tract - Shea

The Master Plan Amendment and Specific Plan II Amendment primarily focus on changes to the map figures and text of these documents to conform to the proposed final maps for Neighborhoods J and K, located north of Byron Rd. A summary of the proposed modifications will include: Minor adjustment to land uses, acreages and boundaries; such as the configuration of a K-8 School; Modifying the C/R land use (Commercial-residential zone designation - intended to permit multifamily residential uses to be located on lots in this zone either as the sole use or in conjunction with commercial and office uses) by including nature preserves, and the R/MH land use designation (medium density residential) by including detached single family units; Re-purposing the originally planned golf course and replacing it with open space recreational uses (i.e.: water dependent uses, hiking and walking trails); and Adjustments to the traffic circulation system to support additional points of connection to Central parkway from Neighborhood J and to support pedestrian movement between Neighborhoods J and K. The Specific Plan I Amendment and Specific Plan III Amendment focus on ancillary changes to these documents to conform to, and be consistent with, changes proposed by PA-1800039 (MP), and PA-1800042 (SPII), and to be consistent with the proposed final maps for Neighborhoods J and K. The Revisions of Approved Actions to the two existing approved Major Subdivisions in Neighborhoods J & K are to amend the conditions of approval and bring the Community Development Department’s conditions of approval into consistency with the proposed final maps for Neighborhoods J and K. COA (Certificate of Appropriateness) No. 9 Neighborhood J that it shall be developed as a mixed active adult and family neighborhood. In addition, COA No. 10 that residential areas within Neighborhood K have been set aside as active adult housing for seniors shall include restrictions which specifically prohibit school age persons from living in housing units within said areas.

The proposed Mountain House Development Title Text Amendment adds the Recreation/ Nature Preserve sub-use type to Section 9-115.535M of the Mountain House Development Title.

The proposed text will read as follows: “Recreation: Nature Preserve. Outdoor areas used for limited impact recreational activities, which involve large amounts of land in its agricultural, natural, or semi-natural state. The

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Exhibit E: South of Grant Line - Neighborhood A Residential

Nature Preserve may also include wildlife habitat or wetland areas. Typical uses conducted within a Nature Preserve may include the following: hiking, picnicking, swimming, boating, or fishing. Activities and uses under the Recreation: Parks; Recreation: Outdoor Entertainment, Large Scale; Recreation: Outdoor Entertainment, Small Scale; Recreation: Marinas; sub use types are excluded.”

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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!

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

LOCAL GOVERNMENT & CIVIC RESOURCES MH Community Services District: www.mountainhousecsd.org - 209-831-2300 230 S. Sterling Drive, Suite 100 MH Sheriff Services: Emergency - 911 • Non-Emergency - (209) 468-4400 MH Fire Services: Emergency - 911 • Non-Emergency - (209) 407-2990 MH Master Restrictions Enforcement - (209) 831-5606, or chathorn@sjgov.org or report online: www.mountainhousecsd.org/resident-services/report-a-concern MH Library: www.ssjcpl.org/locations/county/mhouse.html - 250 Main Street

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

MH Autism Awareness: search Mountain House Autism Awareness on Facebook

Thank you to all our advertisers for making the production of Mountain House Matters possible, and to all our readers for keeping it viable!

COMMUNITY GROUPS & CLUBS MH Auto Club: www.facebook.com/groups/mhautoclub

MH BNI Power Partners: search BNI Mountain House on Facebook MH Beaver Group: www.facebook.com/groups/MHBeavers/ MH Cancer Support Group: search "Mountain House Cancer Support Group" on Facebook Mountain House Cricket Club and Youth Club: mhcricketclub@googlegroups.com

To List your local group, please email your information to bryan@mhmatters.net, or call 209-597-8157 Deadline for the next issue is February 15, 2019

MH Cub Scout Pack 511: www.mhpack511.com

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MH Dog Club: www.MHdogclub.com

final Deadline: March 6, 2019

MH 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 Facebook MH Gardeners Facebook Group: Search Mountain House Gardeners on FB MH Kindness Club: contact Hari Kattana: hkattana@yahoo.com MH La Leche League: www.lllnorcal.org/groups/LivermoreCA.html MH LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual & Transgender) Group: www.facebook.com/groups/mhlgbt/ MH Little League: www.mountainhouselittleleague.org MH Matters Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MountainHouseMatters MH Mothers Club: www.MHmothersclub.com MH Musicians' Network: search: "Mountain House Musicians Network" on Facebook MH Running Club: www.MHrunners.com MH Seniors’ Club: search: “Mountain House Seniors” on Facebook MH Soccer/West Coast Soccer Club: http://westcoastsoccerclub.com MH Sports, Inc.: www.mh-sports.org - "Jr. Mustangs" Football, Cheer, Basketball, Track 'n Field MH Virtual Garage Sale:www.facebook.com/groups/MHvirtualgaragesale/ MH Walking Club: www.facebook.com/groups/MHWalkingClub MH Wine Club: www.MountainHouseWineClub.com MH Womens’ Forum: contact Harman: 209-237-9173 Macaroni Kid - Mountain House: www.MountainHouse.MacaroniKid.com Neighborhood Watch: search MH Neighborhood Watch on Facebook Rotary Club of Mountain House: www.MHRotary.org Tracy Talks Community page for Tracy & MH: www.facebook.com/OfficialTracyTalks

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Note To Self

By Rajvee Patel

Have you ever taken the time to go and feel the world around you? Whether it be observing the plants growing in your backyard or just walking around your neighborhood,

it is important to spend time outside everyday.

Just a few days back, while I was taking a break, I was exploring some holy basil leaves that my family was growing. These herb plants were placed right next to some beautiful rose bushes and funny thing is, I noticed the leaves of the holy basil, which were supposed to be round, had started to change into a sharper, rose leaf shape!

Clearly, being around flowers that had sharper, stiff leaves had started to change the holy basil’s soft, delicate ones.

This reminded me of a famous saying that I had been told since I was little, “Jevo sang (pronounced sung), tevo rang (pronounced rung)”.

It means that the environment around you can influence you, more specifically, the type of people you surround yourself with can change your character. This can be a beneficial and/or a detrimental effect, depending on the situation, but it is most important to remember that you should be yourself.

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Time keeps flying by even as we wait for more to happen

By Autumn Benitez

Whole Body Cryotherapy Shown to Reduce Inflamation

Recently a new kind of cold therapy has emerged and is quickly gaining popularity. It involves getting into a body-sized chamber up to your neck and having nitrogen sprayed into the air to drop your skin temperature down to below -200ºF. This is Whole Body Cryotherapy.

Whole body cryotherapy was invented in Japan in the 1970s to originally treat rheumatoid arthritis and, although it is still relatively new to the United States, it is gaining popularity amongst celebrities, professional athletes and everyday people.

There are numerous benefits to this treatment.

First and foremost, inflammation, pain and muscle soreness are reduced. Recovery time for an injury is greatly reduced. Up to 800 calories are burned each session, overall skin appearance is improved, energy levels are increased, metabolism speeds up, helps you sleep at night, improves blood circulation, reduces stress and anxiety levels, and much more.

A typical appointment lasts 15 minutes.

Before the session, you undress in a private room and are given a robe for privacy. Socks, gloves and slippers are put on. Women can undress completely and men undress down to underwear. When you are ready, you let the technician back into the room. You get into the chamber and shut the door, you then hand the technician your robe. You are not seen nude at any time. During the 3 minute treatment, the

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technician is in the room with you the whole time, talking to you to help keep your mind off the cold and the time.

During the treatment, your mind is tricked into thinking that you are going into hyperthermia which triggers your body into the “flight or fight response” - which involves several chain reactions in order to prepare the body for this perceived danger.

A sudden release of hormones and adrenaline occurs; the blood vessels constrict the majority of your blood to the core. There the blood is being replenished with Oxygen and nutrients.

Once you step out of the chamber and your body returns to normal temperature levels, the blood vessels dilate and this newly enriched blood rushes throughout your body. Anti-inflammatory proteins and endorphins are released. The entire body benefits, especially points of inflammation and pain.

Local couple, Carlos and Autumn Benitez, opened up Revive Cryotherapy right here in Tracy 2017. To date, they have had over 7,000 whole body cryotherapy sessions. If you have any type of body aches, inflammation, soreness or just want to reap the health benefits of this treatment, it is time to see what the hype is all about.

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Editorial comment by Bryan Harrison

No matter our differences, one thing I think most people will almost always agree on is the notion that time flies. I’ve posed a theory that time is actually moving more quickly than it used to. Maybe it kicked up a notch when the Earth shifted on its axis in 2004, and now everything really is moving faster!

I know, it’s a ridiculous theory, but somehow makes me feel better about how quickly it all slips by.

It’s funny how time can absolutely drag at times. Sitting in traffic might be a good example with which many can readily relate. Yet, the time it takes to get home for so many is moving faster even as it seems to take forever.

Binge-watching TV or, for many, playing video games, can feel like the clock went on speed dial for awhile.

I know from experience that musicians will tell you how quickly time flies when playing - even as you keep time during the course of a song. It’s a strange phenomena, this whole concept of time.

My youngest of our four kids, my daughter, just turned 30 this month. That’s a milestone for any parent, but when it’s your baby it can be a bit shocking. I’m happy to say she is doing well, as are all our collective kids.

Resting in that thought can be timeless.

Here in Mountain House, for those who have been here awhile, especially, it seems that the promise of amenities and commercial development is lost in an elusive time warp - always just a couple of years away.

Patricia and I are about to celebrate our 10 year anniversary living here. We know numerous folks who’ve stuck it out since the very beginning. Sentiments range from cynicism about the promises that have yet to materialize, to amusement in the notion that pushing for things to happen even matters.

Some couldn’t care less.

When I launched this paper in the Fall of 2012, I had a notion that within five years that elusive time lapse would rectify itself and we would start to see businesses and community amenities popping up like another village of homes.

Well, the paper has survived more than that initial five years, and is enjoying a strong level of popularity in town, from all I can glean.

In the community meetings that would hap-

pen pretty regularly for several years soon after we arrived on the scene in 2009, the magic number was often stated that development other than just more residential would begin to materialize once we reached “5,000 Rooftops”. That was always the thing - 5,000 Rooftops. When I started the paper, the town had reached just over 3,400 homes. Coming out of the Great Recession, time dragged a bit for the first couple of years. Then, about 2011, 2012, things started taking off.

Looking back, it’s hard to fathom that it’s been nearly seven years since then.

The community did finally reach that magic 5,000 number, just over a year ago. On the heals of that, we started hearing noises about actual commercial development. And, later in the year, we celebrated the start of the first new buildings in what will one day be our town center.

So much focus has been on the town center development (“When are we getting a grocery store”), that there has been little attention paid to other projects that could well happen long before the downtown shows up.

This issue of the paper has been a challenge, from a sheer page layout standpoint. We received so much material and information from the San Joaquin County Community Development Department that it was tough to fit it all in. We’ll post the maps and such on our site in all their perspectives and glory.

There’s actually considerably more than one could hope to include within these pages.

The town center will happen, in its own time.

Road improvements will be the first sign that things are happening. That could be this year, maybe even whenever the weather dries up a bit.

Even the new “Mustang Square” that is moving forward can’t really be built until the planned improvements to Grant Line Rd between MH Parkway and Great Valley Parkway gets done. That, too, is likely to happen later this year.

Patience being a virtue and all, I find that the days are passing so quickly I don’t have much time to wait around wondering when things are going to happen.

All things in there own time, is the bottom line.

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MHHS Awarded Prestigious California Distinguished Schools Award The MHHS Mustang Messenger newsletter reports that Mountain House High School has recently been awarded the prestigious California Distinguished Schools Award.

This program recognizes outstanding education programs and practices of schools across the state of California.

The Distinguished School award is given every other year to schools who show exceptional student performance for two consecutive school years. Indicators used to measure performance include test scores, suspension rates, and graduation rates.

In a press release, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond stated: “I would like to commend these schools for fighting for a better future for our students, closing achievement gaps, and improving academic performance.

“Thanks to teachers, administrators, classified employees, and parents working together, these schools meet the needs of all of their students, provide high quality educational experiences, and put kids on a pathway to great careers.”

Mountain House High School was one of 162 middle and high schools out of the more than 2600 middle and high schools in the state to receive this award. Together with the successful WASC Accreditation, our recognition as a PLTW Distinguished School, recognition as a Common Sense Media School, our Golden Bell Award for our Early College Pathway, and other recognition we have received, MHHS is proud of the programs and services that we offer to our students.

Third through Sixth Graders to Show-off Science Skills at Competition San Joaquin County Science Olympiad comes to McNair High on March 9 The 33rd Annual San Joaquin County Regional Elementary Science Olympiad consists of rigorous academic competitions following the format of board games, TV shows, and athletic games. Events cover the range of scientific disciplines and include Barge Building, Chopper Challenge, Orienteering, Crime Busters, Water Rockets, and more.

Division A is for third- through sixth-graders.

Middle school and high school students will compete on March 2 in the B/C Division.

When: Saturday, March 9

9 a.m. – 2 p.m., events, both closed

and open to the public

2:30 p.m., Science Bowl Oral Quiz

3:30 p.m., Awards Ceremony Where: Ronald E. McNair High School

9550 Ronald E. McNair Way

Stockton, CA 95210 Features: 57 teams from 35 San Joaquin

County schools

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It is basketball season at our elementary schools. Our students are learning the importance of sportsmanship and team work. They are also learning that sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.

On Saturday, Feb. 23 Bethany School held their annual Pancake Breakfast. We will report back to you on how that went.

A team of Hansen Students competed in a regional Math Counts tournament on Feb. 2. They came in first place and will be competing at the state level at Stanford on March 23. The Hansen family is very proud of their team and is excited to watch them compete at the next level.

Hansen was also able to celebrate success in a Science Olympiad tournament in Livermore.

Many students received individual awards and the team came in 4th overall.

It is scholarship application season which means many of our seniors are working on applications to assist them with their college tuition as they move on to the next step in their education.

Questa School Foundation announces their 8th Annual Spring Auction Friday, 8 March, 2019 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Elks Lodge 6400 Eleventh Street Tracy, CA 95304 Tickets are $25 per person Our biggest event of the year is back!

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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE MAZAA KABOB HOUSE - Haroon Hamid

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MOVEMENT MORTGAGE - Marylou Edwards

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PET CARE SERVICES

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Dogs, Cats, Horses, Birds & Rodents • Mountain House resident

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MOUNTAIN HOUSE DENTAL - Isabela L. Putzlacher, DDS

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TROSIEN ORTHODONTICS - Andrew Trosien, DDS, MS, Inc. (209) 833-1240 www.TrosienOrthodontics.com

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EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION

KAM LEARNING CENTER - Donshea Williams

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Personal Tutoring • Summer Workshops

VISION / EYE -CARE

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U.S. BANK HOME MORTGAGE - Bryan Seavers

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PLUMBING SERVICES

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REAL ESTATE AGENTS & BROKERS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY - Harman Ratia

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fice of Education, in cooperation The Case: with the Constitutional Rights People v. Klein is the trial of Foundation.

Reagan Klein, a young adult resThis event would not have been ident of the fictional town of East possible without the assistance Flamingo, California. Reagan is of the judges and attorneys who charged with two felony counts: took time out of their schedules, stated the San Joaquin County Office of Education.

In total Fourteen teams from 11 San Joaquin County high schools participated: ABLE Charter High School, Langston Hughes Academy, Lincoln MHHS’s Sarah Amir, pictured with Terry Costa, Judge Vlavianos, and Michael Addy.

High School, making a false report of an emerMerlo Institute of Environmental gency (in this case, commonly Technology, Mountain House referred to as “swatting”) and High School (one varsity team and making a criminal threat. one junior varsity team), Pacific Law Academy, Ronald E. McNair About the San Joaquin County Office High School, Stockton Early of Education: College Academy (one varsity San Joaquin County Office of Education team and one junior varsity team), (SJCOE) provides educational leadership, resources, and services to support Tokay High School, Tracy schools throughout the county. With its High School, and Venture Acade- highly regarded programs, innovative my Family of Schools (one varsity staff and community partnerships, team and one junior varsity team). SJCOE ensures that every student in This was the first year that junior San Joaquin County has the opportunity of a quality education. varsity teams participated.

For more information, visit www.sjcoe.org.

MH Branch Library offering Multitude of Community Programs Open 7 Days/Week

Monday 10 - 8 pm Tuesday 10 - 7 pm Wednesday 1 - 6 pm

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 - 6 pm 10 - 5 pm 10 - 5 pm 12 - 5 pm

- Regulary Scheduled Events Meditation Class The first Sunday of the month @ 3:00pm Baby Storytime Thursdays at 10:30am Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 11:15am Bedtime Storytimes Tuesday night at 6:00pm Homework Helper Free Tutoring Monday & Tuesdays 5:00-7:00pm Beginning Reader Book Clubs for Kids Every Wednesdays at 3:30 Chess Club Saturdays at 3:30pm

- Special Programing Movie: Plastic Paradise, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

March 4th, 6:00pm Lego Building Fun! March 25th and April 15th 4:30pm Crafty Friday Paper Flowers out of Various Papers - March 22nd,

Collage Envelopes - April 19th STEM Programs: Celebrate Pi Day - March 8th at 3:00pm

Circuit Playground Express - March 11th at 4:00pm

Build and Race an Electric Car - April 8th at 4:00pm

Coding and Ciphers - April 12th at 3:00pm

Mountain House Seniors

Meeting - March 11th and April 8th at 10:30am Bunco - March 18th and April 15th at 10:30am

Pokemon Trading Card Game Club:

March 16th and April 13th at 1:00pm Silly Goose and Val Puppetry - March 12 at 4:00pm Find Art Fun : Sensory Tubes Craft: March 19th

Melted Crayon Egg Decorating March 5th at 2:00pm

Let's Paint SPRING - April 23rd at 4:00pm

MH Flag Football Registration Mar 1 The ever-popular Mountain House Flag Football League announced that registration for the MH Flag Football Youth Flag Football League Andy Su and Youth Cheer Program starts on March 1, 2019, in line with their traditional schedule.

“It’s our 11th season and, like the last few seasons, we expect all 480 spots to be filled way before the deadline of July 1,” stated League Founder and Commissioner, Andy Su. “Last year, we were full in mid-May and the wait-list grew to over 100 before I stopped taking names,” he added. “So please sign up early if you want your kids to play this year.”

Reported changes for this year include a shorter regular season at 7 games, reduced from 10 games previously. From there, a new 4 team college playoff system is being implemented.

“Each team will have 9 games overall instead of the 11 in previous year,” Su explained. The league board decided there will be no games during Labor Day weekend this year.

To sign-up, go to: www.mhflagfootball. com

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2019 Teacher and Educator Recruitment Fair March 9

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Schools and districts from across San Joaquin County will be there to fill teaching positions The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is hosting the 2019 Teacher and Educator Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 9. For teachers and other educators looking for employment in San Joaquin County, the recruitment fair will be a one-stop shop to meet with prospective employers from the SJCOE, school districts, and other schools. They are looking for counselors, psychologists, nurses and teachers for all grade levels and a variety of subjects, including art, science, and English. Teachers in special education are sought from multiple employers, including the SJCOE. Walk-ins are welcome, but job

seekers can save time by pre-registering online: https://tinyurl.com/SJCOE-Recruitment-Fair. For more information about the job fair, call (209) 468-5952 or email schavez@sjcoe.net.

When: Saturday, March 9

8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Where: San Joaquin County Office of Education

Wentworth Education Center

2707 Transworld Drive

Stockton, CA 95206

Participating employers at the 2019 San Joaquin County Teacher and Education Fair ABLE Charter Schools County Operated Schools and Programs (SJCOE) Escalon Unified School District Jefferson School District Lammersville Unified School District Lincoln Unified School District Linden Unified School District Lodi Unified School District

Manteca Unified School District River Islands Technology Academy Special Education (SJCOE) Stockton Unified School District Teachers College of San Joaquin (SJCOE) Tracy Learning Center Tracy Unified School District Venture Academy Family of Schools (SJCOE)

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West Coast Wolfpack 08 Girls NorCal Cup Premier 5 Finalists Submitted by Becky MacDougald, West Coast Soccer

West Coast Wolfpack 08 Girls NorCal Cup Premier 5 Finalists

The West Coast Wolfpack 08 Girls ended up as NorCal Cup Premier 5 Finalists. Wolfpack meet Piedmont Highlander Purple 08 in the State Cup championship match. The game started with a quick goal by Piedmont which woke the Wolfpack up. The West Coast girls pressed hard, and showed great discipline in keeping the ball on the Highlanders half for most of the game. Wolfpack dominating most of the games passion and were unlucky not to find the back of the net on several occasions. Piedmont capitalize on 3 of their 4 shots. West coast had a barrage of shots at the end of the game and were able to score one but piedmont held on and got the win. All the West Coast Wolfpack players contributed so much to the team in this successful State Cup run and left their heart on the field.

Coach Sara Girotto was “Extremely Top row (l-r): Coach Sara Girotto, Alexis Zamora, Jazlyn Gonzalez, Sofia Paz, Haley Gama, Karly Martins proud of the girls and feel the team has Bottom row (l-r): Taylen Dayak, Addison McNeil, Ashley Browning, Aubrey Westbrook, Saniyah Lee, a bright future ahead”.

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West Coast Krush 05 Girls team closed out Winter League with a 4-0 victory over San Bruno Lowen Thunder After a scoreless first half, Kayla Robinson broke the deadlock when she scored Krush’s first goal of the game, off a free kick from Paige McLean. Two minutes later, Hailey Rodear chipped the ball up to Kira Korsak who shot the ball past San Bruno’s keeper, upping the score to 2-0. With seven minutes remaining in the game, Korsak sent a free kick from the right side into the goalie box that was deflected

by San Bruno but Lauren Stoneberger intercepted the deflection and sent the ball high in the corner of the net, giving Krush a 3-0 lead.

Three minutes later Krush scored its fourth, and final goal of the game when Carly Singleton hit the corner kick that just went over the goalie’s outstretched hands and bounced into the goal. Final score 4-0, with goal keeper Cassidy Pearson earning the shutout.

WCS Krossfire 06G Finish 10th in NorCal

This past Saturday, West Coast's Pre-NPL girls' team Krossfire took to the pitch in the NorCal State Premier 1 Finals against a very tough and physical Elite Sonic 06G Orange team. Krossfire came into the match with a plethora of injuries and illnesses while Elite was flying high after knocking out the 1st and 3rd seeds in the quarterfinals and semifinals. Both teams battled back and forth throughout the first half trying to gain control of the midfield.

Elite finally broke through in the final minutes of the half to put one past the Krossfire defense and take the 1-0 lead. The second half started with a Krossfire miscue that led to a second Elite goal. Krossfire would not give up, though. With about 10 minutes left in the match Krossfire drew a penalty in the box and were awarded the penalty kick. Gianna Ramirez knocked the kick past the Elite keeper to cut the deficit to 1. They continued to battle and create scoring opportunities, but luck just wasn't on their side. Elite would hold on and defeat Krossfire 2-1.

Though Krossfire weren't victorious, the growth they have achieved over the past year is tremendous. They went from finishing 25th in NorCal last year to 10th this year. Continuing to build on this momentum, Coach Marlon Fernandez will be continuing to prepare these girls for a busy Front Row (l-r): Madylin Harrell, Alana Albarran, Kendra Riddiough, Gabby Carlton March which includes two CRL perforBack Row (l-r): Coach Marlon Fernandez, Skyler Ingram, Payten English, Gianna Ramirez, mance events and the Player's Showcase Sophia Simonds, Payton Hoover, Madeline Snodgress, Brittany Hahn, Ava Coverdale, Jennessa tournament in Las Vegas.

Maselli, Dakota Baird, Adriana Paneda, Jasleen Gasca, Paige McLean, Kayla Robinson

February 2019/early March

MHHS Mustangs Sports Round-Up

Varsity Baseball beat Riverbank High School 8-2

By Stephen Gatehouse sgatehouse@lammersvilleusd.net

The Mustang varsity baseball team notched their first win of the season February 25th, beating old TVL foe Riverbank on the road by a score of 8-2.

Sophomore Taylor Yuki earned the win for the Mustangs, striking out 10 Bruin batters over five innings of work, allowing one hit, one earned run, three walks and a hit batter.

Seniors Damian Ramirez and Sam Olsen pitched an inning apiece, striking out two batters each. The Mustang offense exploded for twelve hits, led by senior Jacob Vales with three, and two apiece from Yuki, junior Jai Nayyar, seniors Carter Leal and Andres De Leon. Nayyar also stole two bases, while Vales and De Leon scored twice each.

So. Taylor Yuki - 5 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 10 K, W (1-0); 2/4, SB, R Sr. Jacob Vales - 3/4, SB, RBI, 2 R Sr. Carter Leal - 2/3, 2B, 3 RBI Jr. Jai Nayyar - 2/4, 2 SB Sr. Andres De Leon - 2/3, BB, RBI, 2 R

February 2019/early March

Boys Varsity Volleyball Defeats Edison 3-1

By Charles Schallhorn cschallhorn@lammersvilleusd.net

In a fun, early season matchup that lasted almost two hours, MHHS Volleyball overcame a shaky start to defeat a scrappy Edison team February 26, 2019. Both teams had strong serving. Though the stats won’t show their impact, Sohan Christian and Anu Karache played very well keeping many rallies alive.

Leading stat-getters were Keenami Maggard with 3 kills and 5 block kills, Jonathan Umana had 3 kills, two block, and three aces, Jalen Zeno had 4 kills and one block, while Nabil Mohammed had three aces and three blocks.Jake McClosky added four kills.

Boys Varsity Volleyball falls to Patterson High School 3-1

In both team’s season opening match February 25, 2019, Patterson defeated Mountain House 3-1 in Patterson. Both teams had roster issues coming into the match, but overcame them for some excellent rallies.

For the Mustangs, Dhruva Kolikineni had three kills, Jonathan Umana had 3 kills and an ace, Jalen Zeno had 7 kills and a block while Nabil Mohammed led the team with seven kills and four aces.

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Girls Varsity Basketball Upsets #3 Sonora High School 64-63

By Reno Ursal rursal@lammersvilleusd.net The Mountain House Girls Varsity squad upset #3 seed Sonora High 64-63 in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section 1st round playoff game on Tuesday February 12, 2019.

This was an up and down game with both squads answering each others runs.

The Mustangs led 38-34 at halftime on a 5-0 run led junior Katelyn Larson’s key corner 3. Another first half highlight was junior Kayleen Ramos taking a charge that forced her out for the rest of the half, but fired up the Mustangs to play even harder.

In the second half, Sonora went on a 10-0 run to take a 44-38 lead, but give Mountain House answered back with a 8-0 run of their own to take a 46-44 lead midway through the third. At the end of the third quarter, Mountain House led 52-21.

It was back and forth in the fourth quarter. Junior Natalia Moore-Raygoza hit two 3's and Andrea Garcia hit one of her own that staved off the Wildcats.

The Mustangs had the ball with 23.3 seconds and Sonora was forced to foul multiple times. They ended up tying up Moore-Raygoza for a jump ball, giving

Sonora possession with 11.9 seconds left in the game.

Give Mountain House credit, they played tough defense with Sonora missing a midrange jumper. Sophomore Maya Gorman secured the defensive rebound as time ran out, giving Mountain House the upset win.

Junior Natalia Moore-Raygoza led the scoring with 24 points on eight 3 pointers. Senior Andrea Garcia hit 22 points consistently fighting through double teams. Katelyn Larson hit 9 pts off the bench. Every student on the roster who made the trip played and contributed in various ways for this historic team win.

Mountain House has now advanced the furthest in the playoffs in program history.

Mountain House went on to Round 2 of the playoffs against #11 seed El Dorado High in Placerville Thursday, February 14, 2019. They made a strong run in the 4th quarter, but came up short, losing to El Dorado 70-55.

Congratulations Lady Mustangs basketball on an amazing season!

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MH Little League Opening Day March 9 Mountain House Little League kicks of its 2019 season with Opening Day Ceremonies Saturday, March 9th, from 12pm - 2pm at the Central Park Ball field.

The consists of seven (7) divisions this year, all based in Mountain House, as well as a new Juniors team that will combine with Tracy Little League, with a total of 22 teams total and 220 kids this season. Divisions include: Pee Wee (2 teams); Tee Ball (3 teams); Rookie (6); Minors B (3); Minors A (4); and one (1) 50/70 team.

The 50/70 team, part of an intermediate regional league, is playing District 57 and District 67 teams.

Intermediate Baseball field dimensions are, as the name implies, between those of the traditional Little League diamond and a standard baseball diamond. For the Little League Intermediate Baseball Division, there is a pitching distance of 50 feet.

The distance between bases is 70 feet.

Opening Day will include a SURPRISE presentation this year.

In addition to that, the league will feature one game from the Majors division following the ceremony.

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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

FEB 2019

Mountain House Bar & Grill

Business Networking Int’l (BNI)

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MH Farmers’ Market

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BUNCO @ MH Firehouse 10:30am

Returns March 31st!

9am-1pm - see page 17

www.MHMatters.net

Taco Thursday - 5-8pm - All ages Weekly

MH Library

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All About Baby Storytime - 10:30am Preschool Storytime - 11:15am

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MARCH ‘19

MH Flag Football Mountain House Bar & Grill

Taco Thursday - 5-8pm - All ages Weekly

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Registration for 2019 season opens - see page 21

MH Library

Mountain House Chess Club - 3:30pm

SJ Co. Science Olympiad MH Library

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Stockton - 9am - see page 19 Business Networking Int’l (BNI) All About Baby Storytime - 10:30am MH Firehouse - 9am-10:30am

MH Library

Kiwanis Club of Mountain House 7pm - MH Firehouse

Homework Helpers Tutoring - 5-7pm MH Library Movie: Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Homework Helpers Tutoring - 5-7pm Garbage Patch - 6pm Family Storytime - 6pm Business Networking Int’l (BNI) MH Firehouse - 9am-10:30am MH Seniors Group Monthly Meeting - MH Firehouse 10:30am MH Library Silly Goose and Val - 4pm Homework Helpers Tutoring - 5-7pm Family Storytime - 6pm MH Friends of the Library Meeting - 6pm

MH Library

Preschool Storytime - 11:15am

LUSD Governing Board Meeting

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

MH Little League Opening Day!

MH Library

Easy Readers Book Club - 3:30pm Easy Chapter Book Readers Book Club - 4:15pm

Mountain House Bar & Grill

STEM Fun Friday - Pi Day Is Coming Program- 3pm

Taco Thursday - 5-8pm - All ages Weekly

Central Park Ball Field - 12-2pm

MH Library

Mountain House Chess Club - 3:30pm

QSF 8th annual Spring Auction

Elks Lodge, Tracy - 7-10pm - see page 19

Assemblyperson Susan Eggman’s MH Library Daylight Saving Time Begins 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Office Hours -10-11am CSD Board Room All About Baby Storytime - 10:30am MH Library Preschool Storytime - 11:15am Valley-Link Board Mtg - 2pm Pokemon Trading Card Game Club - 1-2:30pm Tracy City Hall Council Chambers: 333 Civic Ctr Plza MHHS Presents: Jason Hale Live in Mountain House Chess Club - 3:30pm MH Library Easy Readers Book Club - 3:30pm Concert - “Ascension” - MHHS Theater Easy Chapter Book Readers Book Club - 4:15pm doors open 6:30pm, Showtime 7pm Mountain House Bar & Grill MH Library Youth Action Committee Meeting MHCSD Board Meeting - see page 13 Homework Helpers Tutoring - 5-7pm

CSD Bldg: 230 S. Sterling Dr. 7pm Business Networking Int’l (BNI) MH Firehouse - 9am-10:30am

CSD Bldg: 230 S. Sterling Dr. 7pm

Taco Thursday - 5-8pm - All ages Weekly

MH Library MH Seniors Group

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Lego Building Fun! - 4:30pm Homework Helpers Tutoring - 5-7pm

MH Library

Sensory Tubes Craft - 4pm Homework Helpers Tutoring - 5-7pm Family Storytime - 6pm

MH Library

All About Baby Storytime - 10:30am Preschool Storytime - 11:15am

LUSD Governing Board Meeting

Mountain House Bar & Grill

Easy Readers Book Club - 3:30pm Easy Chapter Book Readers Book Club - 4:15pm LUSD Bldg: 111 S. De Anza Blvd. 7:00pm

Taco Thursday - 5-8pm - All ages Weekly

Crafty Friday for Adults–Paper Flowers!

- 10:30am

10am-3pm Mountain House Chess Club - 3:30pm

Comedy Show to benefit Chest of Hope

Grant Bar - doors open 6:30pm, 7pm Show - see page 17