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April 2024 

Issue# 121 

Volume 13, Number 4 

Happy Springtime 

Voters Overwhemingly 

Choose Cityhood 

Andy Su Elected First Mayor of Mountain House • City Council elects gear up for training 

By Bryan Harrison 

Mayor Elect Andy Su 

Council-member Elects 

Matt Disko 

Dan Harrison 

Bernice King Tingle Ronna Green 

Mountain House, CA – In an historic voice, the people 

of Mountain House spoke out with their ballots, declaring 

approval of incorporation by more than 90% in favor in the 

March 5, 2024 Cityhood election. “Measure D” on the ballot 

carried 90.83% of the total votes, affirming that The City of 

Mountain House is determined. 

The races could well have been called on Election Night, 

as the subsequent periodic stream of ballot count updates 

trended consistently throughout for measures and candidates 

alike, favoring those who led from the first drop election 

night. While, as of press time, the election has yet to be 

certified by the Registrar of Voters, the numbers are clear, 

with Andy Su riding to a decisive victory to become the first 

Mayor of the new City of Mountain House. Nearly 63% of 

voters who turned out elected Dr. Su. continue page 5 

Mountain House, CA – Residents celebrated in delight 

with the grand opening of the “world-renowned” 

Häagen-Dazs ice cream store in The Market Shopping 

Center. Kids of all ages have been flocking to the ice 

cream shop since the doors opened March 10, 2024. 

Hosted by the new Mountain House Chamber, the new 

local franchise owner, Phani Hugumathi, and his family 

were excited to cut the ribbon so folks could come on 

in for the first time. 

The premium ice cream brand, known for its dense 

texture and minimal air content, is already captivating 

local taste buds. 

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LUSD Board Sets New Course with Choice of 

District Map at March 6 Meeting 

The Lammersville Unified School District voted unanimously at their 

March 6, 2024 Board of Education meeting to accept the best option 

of district maps presented by Demographer, Dr. Douglas Johnson, 

of National Demographics Corporation for creating representative 

districts, or zones, for the board of Trustees. The map “Orange B” 

was proposed as the best option by Board President, Stephanie Olsen. 

One by one, the board members commented on the options before they 

each supported “Orange B” as their respective choices. 

The Orange B map was one of two versions of maps drawn after significant 

feedback from both the board and the public when the initial 

five (5) map options were proposed in January. continue page 5 

Scoops of Happiness: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Store 

Comes to Mountain House 

A crowd came out for the grand opening around 1:00 

on a Sunday afternoon. A continuous line of customers 

kept the ice cream parlor at service capacity throughout 

the day and into the evening, closing at 9:30 p.m. 

“Founded in 1960, Häagen-Dazs is celebrated for its 

luxurious, high-quality ice cream and unwavering 

commitment to using only the finest ingredients,” 

the owners stated in a press release. “The brand has 

garnered a loyal following worldwide, thanks to its 

wide variety of mouth-watering flavors and indulgent 

creations.” 

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The store reportedly set a franchise record for opening day sales. Even a week after grand opening, lines 

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LUSD Map Approved 


Prior to the vote, the board heard public comment that 

echoed this choice. 

The most significant elements of this particular map 

that made it the most favorable included the fact that 

the entire more rural areas within the LUSD sphere 

of influence all reside within one representative zone 

- District 1 - a zone that also includes the College 

Park and Cordes Villages within Mountain House. 

Additionally, the Questa Village area was grouped 

into the zone that also includes all of the area yet to 

be developed North of Byron Rd., which was noted 

as a desirable option. 

Board Clerk Lisa Boulais pointed out that, while she’s 

not super happy that this map splits the Bethany Village 

into three zones, she saw that as less significant 

than the benefits the two aforementioned elements 

provide. 

Following the Board’s unanimous approval, the 

ultimate ratification came from the County Board of 

Education, which also approved the decision later 

that week. 

Under the new system, candidates for the Board of 

Trustees from and for District Zones 1, 2 & 3 will be on 

the November ballot later this year. District 1 includes 

College Park Village (aka “Costa”), Cordes Village, 

as well as Lammersville School and the surrounding 

rural sphere of influence terrain. 

In the current make-up of the Board of Trustees, there 

is no one qualified to represent District 2, representing 

Hansen Village and a portion of Bethany Village. 

District 3 represents Wicklund Village and a portion 

of Bethany Village as shown in green on the adjacent 

map (page 4). 

Historically, the Lammersville Unified School District’s 

Board of Trustees has been elected under an 

“at-large” election system since its inception. Board 

members are elected by all registered voters from within 

the entire District, with the full Board serving all. 

Whereas board members of an “at-large” district are 

voted into office by all voters within the greater sphere 

of influence (entire district), representing all residents 

collectively, in this new “by-trustee” area election 

system each board member must reside within one 

of the designated trustee area zone, is elected only 

by the voters in their trustee area, and represents that 

specific district on the Board. 

District boundaries are to be reviewed and redrawn following 

each ten year census. The next such action will 

be done in 2031, utilizing data from the 2030 Census. 

This will be an ongoing process moving forward. 

“I just want to thank my campaign team and all of 

my supporters for believing in me,” Dr. Su said. “I 

am honored to be given this opportunity to be the 

first mayor of Mountain House.” 

He went on to say he is “looking forward to working 

with the city council, staff, and the residents to make 

Mountain House better”. 

The City Council race, with eight candidates vying 

for four seats on the Council, was tighter from start 

to finish, but also remained consistent throughout 

the vote counting. The first Council Members of 

the new city, in order of vote counts, are: Matt 

Disko, Dan Harrison, Bernice King Tingle and 

Ronna Green. 

The other question put to voters on the local ballot 

was “Measure E”, posing three options for preference 

in future elections and form of representation. 

Voting “At Large” came out on top, with more than 

43% overall, defeating “By District” (32%) and 

“From District” (less than 25%). 

In total, it appears about 46% of registered voters 

turned out from Mountain House. State-wide the 

turnout was much lower, reportedly at about 34%. 

The mayor and four council members will make up 

the City Council, as a whole. Each seat ultimately 

will serve four year terms. 

However, as stipulated in 

the election documentation, 

the two council members 

elected with fewer votes 

will serve this initial term 

for just two years. Both Ms. 

King Tingle and Ms. Green 

will be up for re-election in 

2026. Thereafter, all four 

Council seats will serve 

four year terms, as will the 

mayor, from the outset. 

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be unchanged in the transition from a Community 

Services District to a City Government structure. 

Current General Manager, Steve Pinkerton, will become 

the City Manager, with Jodi Almassy serving 

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The new city will officially launch July 1, 2024, 

as outlined in the incorporation order approved by 

LAFCo last September. 

Staff and leadership will have one year to transition 

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In that time, one key new addition to the running of 

the city will the formation of a Planning Commission. 

That is said to a strong priority to be in the 

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Pinkerton, with his staff, is planning a series of as 

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Booster Club Treasurer Arrested for Grand Theft 

Beverley Morris charged with Embezzlement 

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San Joaquin County Detectives arrested Mountain 

House resident, Beverley Morris, on March 26, 2024 

and charged her with Grand Theft. Ms. Morris, who 

was named as the Treasurer for the Mountain House 

High School Athletics Booster Club last year, is 

charged with allegedly embezzling $38,000 - almost 

the entire balance from the Boosters’ bank account. 

She was booked at the Sheriff’s French Camp facility 

and later released. 

“The Boosters board is shocked and saddened 

by this turn of events,” stated Boosters’ current 

President and long time Mountain House resident, 

Corey Strock. “We had planned to do many things 

this year and were unable to do so because of some 

regulatory issues we inherited from previous years,” 

he explained. “While attempting to remedy those 

issues, it came to light that our accounts were emptied 

and, after a police investigation, our treasurer 

was arrested on suspicion of embezzling funds. 

(These were) funds that were intended to support 

our student athletes,” he stated. 

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board had failed to submit. As steps were being 

taken to rectify that situation, the organization was 

unable to move forward with fund-raising, events, 

or any activity. 

Ms. Morris had served on the previous board, 

although not as Treasurer. She became Treasurer 

in June 2023 as part of the new board. Her initial 

duty was to change bank accounts, as the previous 

account was not properly set up for a non-profit 

business such as the Booster Club. She opened a 

business bank account September 25, 2023, moving 

the organization’s balance of $38,480.34 to open it. 

That balance represented funds raised over numerous 

years of work by dedicated Booster members. 

Ms. Morris was then initially the sole signer on the 

account. Repeated efforts by President Strock and 

the board to have him added to the account were 

thwarted. Bank policy was that until or unless Ms. 

Morris was present, as the lone signer on the account, 

he could not be added. Following discussions 

with bank management, the Booster board ultimately 

issued minutes stating that President Strock was to 

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added to the account, he discovered their funds 

were gone. He then contacted the Sheriff’s office 

and detectives were put on the case. 

Bank records show that, following the initial deposit 

on September 25, 2023, Ms. Morris made an 

additional deposit of $1,000 the next day, and then 

withdrew $19,000 in cash, September 26, reportedly 

from an in-bank teller transaction. 

In fact, bank records MHMatters has obtained show 

that Morris withdrew another $3,300 from a teller 

on November 14 before going on what appears to 

be a repeated spree of ATM withdrawals of $1,000 

each that began on November 21, 27 and 28th. 

December saw an increase in ATM withdrawals, 

each in the amount of $1,000, beginning with two 

on December 4, then December 5, 12, 20, and two 

more December 21st. 

She continued this activity in January: 1/2, 1/8, 1/9, 

1/10, 1/16, 1/22, 1/30, making ATM Withdrawals of 

$1,000 each time. 

Lammersville Unified School District Superintendent, 

Dr. Kirk Nicholas, was reached for comment. 

“The school district is aware of the situation,” 

he stated. “Our office was contacted, and we are 

cooperating fully, allowing any investigation to 

run its course.” 

Strock went on to state: “The remaining Boosters 

board will be holding a meeting as soon as possible 

once we have been approved by the district to 

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First Responders Perform Multiple Shooter Drills at MHHS 

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Mountain House High School – A day of first responder safety drills went down here Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 

involving teams from every agency and organization who would be called upon in the event of a mass casualty multiple 

shooter event. 

“The safety of our students and staff remain a top priority for the Lammersville Unified School District,” the school 

district stated in a pre-event announcement release. Organizations involved included the Lammersville Unified School 

District Safety Committee, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department, Mountain House Fire, and American Medical 

Response. Together, these professionals partnered to run two realistic multi-agency first responder drills at MHHS, 

initially at 10am. They broke for lunch. Secondary teams came in and ran it again at 2:00 pm. 

The stated goal was for each agency to practice their safety protocols in partnership with one another. The exercise 

was done during Spring Break, so no students were present, nor did they participate (willingly or unwittingly) in the 

drill. In fact, all participants serving as victims were volunteer staff members. 

With the entire campus closed to any/all activities, the organizers were able to utilize a good majority of the campus. 

The drills were run in very realistic fashion. Several rounds of gunshots were heard, with “victims” running for safety, 

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County Planning Commission to Make Decision on Re-Zoning Issue 

The San Joaquin County Planning Commission 

is meeting April 4 at 6:00 p.m. to review and 

decide on a long-standing property issue in 

Mountain House. 

Trimark Communities has on the table a request 

to change property use zoning on numerous plots 

within Mountain House they still own. The plots 

in question are located within several outlying areas 

currently zoned for commercial development 

for each. Trimark submitted docs to change the 

plots in question into what will amount to a total 

of 330 Residential lots. Public outcry has been 

brewing on social media in hopes to get them to 

hopefully shelve the idea for a time. To date, 

there has been no order to rescind the request by 

MHCSD officials or by the Lammersville Unified 

School District superintendent. 

On March 12, 2024, the San Joaquin County 

Board of Supervisors (BOS) directed their staff 

to revise the Mountain House Policy documents 

to consider a lower Jobs-Housing Goal 

of 0.76 rather than 0.99 as originally adopted 

for the Mountain House Community. These 

modifications to the Mountain House Policy 

documents will be considered by the Planning 

Commission as a separate action. These changes 

to the Jobs-Housing policy direction certainly open the 

door for future land use changes such as what is being 

proposed in this application. 

Second, the project being proposed is to convert three 

(3) existing Commercially designated sites to allow additional 

residential development. According to the Planning 

Commission documents, the project description is 

being broken down into three (3) focus areas as follows: 

Area 1, Neighborhood F, Specific Plan Area I: Land 

Use changes for APN 254-030-12 through 254-030-19 

(22.59 acres combined total) from Office Commercial 

(C/O) to Residential Medium (R/M). Area 2, Neighborhood 

F, Specific Plan Area I: Land Use changes for 

APN 254-020-01 and APN 254-230-06 (17.83 acres 

combined total) from Community Commercial (C/C) 

to Residential Medium (R/M). Area 3, Neighborhood 

H, Specific Plan Area II: Land Use changes for APN 

256-520-01 (20.29 acres) from Community Commercial 

(C/C) to Residential Low (R/L). Major Subdivisions 

are proposed for each of the defined 3 areas. Area 1 

Major Subdivision: 143 single family medium density 

lots, with a density of 6.00 du/ac, are proposed. Area 2 

Major Subdivision: 106 single family medium density 

lots, with a density of 5.97 du/ac, are proposed. Area 

3 Major Subdivision: 81 single family low density lots 

with a density of 3.99 du/ac are proposed. 

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The project sites for the 3 proposed Residential sites 

are located as follows: Area 1 is west of Mountain 

House Parkway and south of Arnaudo Blvd; Area 2 

is east of Central Parkway and south of Main Street; 

and Area 3 is west of Great Valley Parkway south 

of Kelso Road, Mountain House. (Supervisorial 

District: 5). 

Public Comments will be allowed at the hearing, 

limited to 250 words or less, and may be submitted 

by sending an email to pcrecords@sjgov.org. Emailed 

public comments are limited to 250 words or less. If 

they are received before or during the hearing they 

will be read into the record, according to the Planning 

Commission document. Emailed comments 

regarding a specific agendized item should include 

the application number in the subject line. Emailed 

comments received prior to the close of the public 

hearing will be included in the official record on file 

with the Planning Commission. 

Comments made on YouTube are not considered 

part of the official record and will not be provided 

to the Planning Commission. For those who may 

need disability-related modification or accommodation 

in order to participate in this hearing, please 

contact the Community Development Department 

at (209) 468-3121 at least 48 hours prior to the start 

of the meeting. 

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Local Senior Program Instructors Recognized for Excellence 


DARE Program Students Recognized for Community Service 

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Local students involved in 

community clean-up efforts 

through the DARE program 

were recognized by the 

MHCSD Board of Directors 

at the March 13, 2024 Board 

meeting. 

“These students helped with 

Brighter Christmas, collecting 

food, toys and books. 

They also cleaned up parks in 

Mountain House and Tracy, 

stated DARE Officer Steve 

Abercrombie 

DARE students who earned 500 points in the Community Clean-up program 

They earned points, 500 and 

1,000, respectively, for their 

community service efforts. 

Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to 

Maryam Khawaja and Simona Afridi at the March 

13, 2024 MHCSD Board meeting for their selfless 

efforts in providing inclusive activities for the community’s 

55+ residents as both lead programs for 

local seniors. Maryam was honored for her ongoing 

water color painting program. Simona was likewise 

honored for her chair yoga instruction. Both were 

recognized for their dedication that the District said 

“reflects great credit upon you, and the Mountain 

House Community Services District”. 

The Board of Directors of the Mountain House 

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MHMatters Video Coverage with MoHoTV 

What should you know about long-term care? 

Submitted by Tom Kelly, Edward Jones 

We all hope to remain healthy and independent 

throughout our lives – but life can be unpredictable. 

If you were ever to need some type of longterm 

care, would you be financially prepared? 

Long-term care encompasses everything from 

the services of a home health aide to a stay in 

an assisted living facility to a long residence in a 

nursing home. You may never need any of these 

kinds of care, but the odds aren’t necessarily in 

your favor: Someone turning age 65 today has 

almost a 70% chance of needing some type of 

long-term care services and support in their remaining 

years, according to the U.S. Department 

of Health and Human Services. 

And all types of long-term care can involve considerable 

financial expense. The median annual 

cost for a home health aide’s services is more than 

$60,000 per year, and it’s more than $100,000 per 

year for a private room in a nursing home, according 

to Genworth, an insurance company. Furthermore, 

contrary to many people’s expectations, 

Medicare usually pays very little of these costs. 

Of course, some people expect their family will be 

able to take care of their long-term care needs. But 

this may not be a viable strategy. For one thing, 

your family members simply may not have the 

skills needed to give you the type of care you may 

require. Also, by the time you might need help, 

your grown children or other family members 

might not live in your area. 

So, you may need to protect yourself and your 

loved ones from the potential costs of long-term 

care. Basically, you’ve got two main choices: 

You could self-insure or you could transfer the 

risk by purchasing some type of long-term care 

insurance. 

Brought to you by 

Tom Kelly 

Edward Jones 

If you have considerable financial resources, you 

might find self-insuring to be attractive, rather 

than choosing insurance and paying policy 

premiums. You may wish to keep an emergency 

savings or investment account that’s earmarked 

exclusively for long-term care to help avoid relying 

on your other retirement accounts. But self-insuring 

has two main drawbacks. First, because 

long-term care can be costly, you might need 

to plan for a significant amount. And second, it 

will be quite hard to predict exactly how much 

money you’ll need, because so many variables are 

involved – your age when you start needing care, 

interest rates or inflation, the cost of care in your 

area, the type of care you’ll require, the length of 

time you’ll need care, and so on. 

As an alternative to self-insuring, you could 

purchase long-term care insurance, which can 

provide benefits for home health care, adult 

day care and assisted living and nursing home 

facilities. However, you will need to consider the 

issues attached to long-term care insurance. For 

one thing, it can be expensive, though the younger 

you are when you buy your policy, the more 

affordable it may be. Also, long-term care policies 

typically require you to wait a certain amount of 

time before benefits are paid. But policies vary 

greatly in what they offer, so, if you are thinking 

of buying this insurance, you’ll want to review 

options and compare benefits and costs. 

In any case, by being aware of the potential need 

for long-term care, its cost and the ways of paying 

for it, you’ll be able to make the appropriate 

decisions for your financial situation, your needs 

and your loved ones. 

This article was prepared by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial 

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With 30 years experience in the industry, and a Mountain House resident since 2018, 

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Mountain House Matters is pleased to present the 

next level of local community communications. In 

addition to the monthly printed newspaper, in March 

MHMatters began a series of Livestream Video 

podcast productions, working in conjunction with 

Zaytech Studio here in town. The initial broadcasts 

were ostensibly providing election coverage, with 

periodic updates as they came in. 

These reports were then bolstered with video footage 

and coverage of various events as they happened, 

including the grand re-opening of the Central Park 

Playground, Holi Fest celebrations, the grand 

opening/ribbon-cutting for the Aviara Apartments, 

and more. 

To take the video livestreaming a step further, MoHo 

TV began a series of community interviews, with 

more in the works coming soon. 

The inaugural livestream interview was with Founder 

and Director of the Mountain House Sailfish 

Swim Club, Ms. Stephanie Olsen. Stephanie spoke 

passionately and eloquently about the formation and 

growth of the swim team, already with more than 

200 members. She also outlined the Sailfish swim 

lessons program. More than 1,200 people have gone 

through their program in just the first year! 

The second livestream interview was with Mountain 

House Rotary’s Rotarian of the Year, Ms. Ciera 

Martin Elward. Ciera, who joined Rotary just last 

year to honor her aunt and grandmother, has a grand 

vision of what Rotary can be in this community 

and beyond. 

Thirdly, MoHo TV interviewed 10 year old Zoha 

Zafar (“ZZTop” to her teacher). A fifth grader at 

Questa School, Zoha came to discuss the origins of 

Mountain House. 

She became fascinated with how this area was developed, 

as far back as 1849, when Mountain House 

was a layover spot for gold and silver miners to and 

from the Bay Area and the Sierras. 

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in the first few days. 

Upcoming interviews will include a visit with the 

first Mayor of Mountain House, Andy Su, as well as 

soon to be City Manager, Steve Pinkerton. 

Additionally, plans are in the works to have a sitdown 

with Mountain House Chamber founder, and 

newly elected City Council member, Matt Disko. 

It’s a work in progress and we are striving to improve 

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Central Park Playground Re-Opens 

It was a beautiful sunny day Wednesday, March 13 

for the Grand Re-Opening of the Central Community 

Park playground area here in Mountain House. 

General Manager of the Mountain House Community 

Services District, Steve Pinkerton, welcomed 

a gathering of community members, dignitaries 

and staff to the freshly revitalized play space near 

the fountain. 

The District was recognized and congratulated by 

County Supervisor, Robert Rickman, as well as 

representative from Congressman Josh Harder’s 

The Ribbon-cutting at the grand re-opening of the 

Central Community Park near the fountain along 

Main St. was done by a neighborhood child. 

office, Fatima Ureño. MHCSD Board President, 

Matt Disko addressed the crowd as well. Board Vice 

President Bernice King Tingle, and Board member 

Manny Moreno were onhand as well. 

Face painting and balloon animals, along with 

complimentary ice cream and popcorn made for a 

splendid ribbon-cutting event. 

In addition to the extensive renovation of the playground 

nearest the fountain, the equipment adjacent 

to the basketball court and picnic area at the bowl 

received a good facelift as well. 

State of the art play structures designed for all abilities are in place and being 

frequented by kids from all over town. GM Pinkerton pointed out that State 

Grant Funds contributed to making this project possible. 


Mountain House Chamber 

Announces Launch Party 

April 21 

The Mountain House 

Chamber of Commerce 

announced a Launch Party 

event April 21, 2024. 

The Mountain House 

Chamber's stated primary 

goal is to create economic 

strength for a growing community. 

Secondary goals include: encouraging developers 

to establish new foundations for emerging entrepreneurs; 

promoting existing businesses; and 

generating new tax revenue streams to offset special 

tax increases for our residents. 

“We invite local business owners in the greater Tracy, 

Byron, and Livermore area to join our mailing 

list for information on becoming a member and for 

an exclusive invitation to our upcoming launch party 

on April 21st,” stated Chamber Founder, Matt Disko. 

Visit the Chamber’s website for details on the 

Launch party, and for more information, at: 

www.MountainHouseChamber.com. 

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Register to Participate in the 16th Annual Mountain HouseCommunity Garage Sales Weekend April 20-21 

Register now to participate in the 16th annual Community-Wide Garage Sales Weekend event, hosted by Mountain House 

Matters. This year's event will once again be held throughout the entire community on one weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 

April 20 and 21, 2024. 

Each local participant will hold a Garage/Yard Sale on their own premises/at their own home. MH Matters will create and 

post a master list of sale locations in each village based on registered participants, along with a map for each location. 

“We anticipate this possibly being a biggest garage sale event we’ve ever seen, so we are asking everyone to set-up and 

be prepared, with your sale ready to open for business by 7:00 a.m. each of the two mornings,” stated MHMatters Publisher/Editor, 

Bryan Harrison. 

“Suggested closing time 

is 12 noon, but you're welcome 

to stay open later if 

you'd like,” he added. 

In order to be included on the map and list, all participants must register to participate by 

completing an online form, which you’ll find linked on our site, at MHMatters.net. 

Upon submission of completed entries, each sale will be added to the garage sale map & listing. 

The list will be organized by street names within each Village, so direction in the registration 

process has been given to include that information. 

Just added is an option to state whether your garage sale will be open both Saturday & Sunday 

(April 20-21) or if it’s a one-day only (Saturday OR Sunday) event. 

There is no registration fee or cost to participate. This is a community service produced by 

Mountain House Matters, in cooperation with the MH Community Services District. 

Mountain House Matters, Inc. plans to promote this event as much as possible, here in print 

as well as on Facebook and other social media as we deem appropriate for the garage sales. 

Registered participants are invited to promote their sales independently, as well. Any and 

all signage may only be posted the day(s) of your event within Master Restriction guidelines. 

Any/all signs must be removed by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21. 

West Valley Disposal has been alerted as to the dates of this year’s event, and will be at the 

ready for residents who wish to utilize their free annual pick-up. Call 209-835-3639 to schedule 

your pickup after the event. 

Any questions may be submitted by text or by calling 209-597-8157, or by email, at: info@ 

mhmatters.net. “We look forward to a dynamic Garage Sale weekend!” 

Residents are allowed one free Spring Cleaning 

pickup from West Valley Disposal. 

Call 209-835-3639 to schedule yours. 

Register directly by scanning the QR code, 

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CVGCA Triple Dhamaka Holi Fest a Beautiful Day 


Poorba Holi Fest Shines Even In the Rain 

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The Central Valley Gujarati Community 

Association celebrated their Triple Dhamaka 

2024 event under beautiful skies 

March 16 at Central Park. 

DJ music, food trucks, kite flying and a 

hugely fun Holi Festival of colors that 

covered everyone. 

“This (event) encourages us to bring 

more fun events for our community...” 

the group stated on social media. 

Local Superstar Shreyank Sutar also performing 

at Triple Dhamaka 2024! 

Poorba, the Mountain House California Bengali Cultural & Community Services Org, held their annual 

Holi Festival at Central Park under cloudy and rainy skies March 23, 2024. The long field was filled with 

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MH Market Update from 

February 20th – March 21st, 2024 

Active Homes Total as of 3/20/24: 13 

1 Condo & 12 Single Family Homes - 

(All Re-Sale) 

Pending Homes 2/20/24 - 3/21/24: 12 

(All Re-Sale) 

Closed Homes 2/20/24 - 3/21/2: 8 

(All Re-Sale) 

Sold Over $1 Million 2/20/24 - 3/21/2: 6 

(All Re-Sale) 

Highest home sale price in MH to date: $2,000,000 

Average price per Sqft sold in this time frame: $420.21 

Highest price per Sqft sold in this time frame: $484.37 

Average number of days on the market before 

a home receives an offer in this time frame: 

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“Active Homes” average days on the market: 20 days 

Total # of Million Dollar homes sold to date: 382 

Current months of Inventory supply available: 

0.60 months of inventory supply available 

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Spring Market Update, As We Approach The Summer Months 

By Salah Salah, Refined Real Estate 

Greetings, Mountain House families! As we bask in 

the beauty of our community’s blossoming trees and 

breathtaking sunsets this spring, those considering selling 

or buying homes are curious about the state of the real 

estate market and its future trajectory as we approach the 

summer months. 

With regards to Interest rates, we started seeing a decline 

starting the third week of November. They continued to 

decrease until about a month ago. At that time we saw a 

spike again, by roughly a half a percent. Rates are starting 

to trickle back down slowly. Currently for a 30 year fixed 

conventional loan with 20% down you are in the mid 6’s. 

There are many options and a variety of programs for 

potential buyers. 

In terms of inventory, we’ve seen a slight uptick since our 

last update. Currently, there are 13 listings on the market 

in Mountain House, up from 7 last month. Additionally, 12 

listings have gone pending, compared to 8 in the previous 

month. Over the past month, 6 homes closed at or over $1 

million, and our standing inventory decreased from 1.4 

months to 0.6 months (less than 1 month of standing inventory). 

We are still very much in a seller’s market. What does 

that mean for buyers and sellers you may ask? Are homes 

flying off the market? In most cases the answer is yes but, 

in some cases the answer is no. Navigating this market can 

be confusing for buyers, sellers, and agents. Contrary to the 

idea that all homes are swiftly selling above asking prices, 

the reality is that homes still need to be presented well and 

priced realistically to attract serious buyers. 

Why Does Inventory Continue To Stay Low? 

The real estate market is witnessing a ripple effect from 

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historic low-interest rates in recent years. Homeowners 

who took advantage of these rates are now less inclined to 

sell their primary homes. In most cases properties choosing 

to enter the market often include secondary homes or are 

driven by significant life events like death, separation/ 

divorce, or work relocation. 

Surprisingly, despite higher interest rates compared to 

historic lows, selling and buying still make financial 

sense in many situations. The market dynamics challenge 

the notion that increased interest rates would deter 

transactions, emphasizing the nuanced factors influencing 

decision-making. 

Trusted Home Value Sources 

Mountain House home values are on a consistent upward 

trend. For the most precise current home value, engaging 

in a conversation with a local agent is recommended. Many 

homeowners are pleasantly surprised by their current 

home values. While digital platforms with algorithms 

are commonly used, they often lag behind the rapidly 

changing market and are frequently inaccurate. Contacting 

a local and experienced Realtor remains the most reliable 

approach for an accurate assessment of your home’s value. 

Looking ahead to the coming season, there’s more hope 

than we’ve seen in some time about the Real Estate Market. 

If you have any questions about this article or our 

Real Estate market, feel free to reach out to me anytime. 

Remember, choosing a Realtor with experience in your 

local market puts you in an excellent position to navigate 

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What Is a Buyer’s Market? 

A buyer’s market refers to a situation 

in which changes to the 

underlying economic conditions 

that shape “supply and demand.” 

It means that purchasers have an 

advantage over sellers in price 

negotiations. A buyers market 

occurs when there is six (6) or 

more months of Inventory supply 

available. 

What is a Neutral Market? 

A Neutral market is when we have 

three to six (3-6) months of inventory 

supply. 

What Is a Seller’s Market? 

A seller’s market is a market condition 

characterized by a shortage of 

goods available for sale, resulting 

in pricing power for the seller. A 

Seller’s Market is a term commonly 

applied to the property market 

when low supply meets high demand. 

A sellers market equals less 

than three (3) months of inventory 

supply. 

What Does Months Of 

Inventory Mean? 

Months of inventory takes into 

account the number of homes for 

sale on the market with recently 

sold homes and reflects the number 

of months it would take to sell 

all homes currently on the market. 

You can calculate months of inventory 

by dividing the total number 

of homes for sale over the number 

of homes sold in one month. When 

months of inventory are low, it’s 

a fast-paced market dominated 

by buyers and few sellers. When 

months of inventory are high, 

there are generally more homes on 

the market (dominated by sellers) 

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The National Association of Realtors Agrees To $418,000,000 Settlement! 

Big Changes coming this JULY for Homebuyers and Sellers! 

By Drew Jacobsen, Go2 Realty Pros, Inc. 

You read that right! NAR agreed to pay $418 MIL- 

LION DOLLARS to settle lawsuits against them! 

First, let me get right into what these lawsuits were 

all about. The National Association of Realtors 

has pushed policies and practices that essentially 

lessened competition among Buyer Agents, at the 

expense of the American Home Buyers and Sellers. 

– They’ve been mostly successful in concealing the 

amount of commission the Buyer Agent will earn if 

their Buyer purchases a home listed on the Multiple 

Listing Service. 

– Allowing, even training, Buyer Agents to mislead 

home buyers into thinking the Buyer Agent’s 

services are free, since the Buyer isn’t paying the 

commission directly, the Seller is. Let me ask you 

though, who brings ALL the money to the table to 

buy a home? The home buyer. So when the 

agents get paid, where is that money coming 

from? The home BUYER. 

– Worse, they actually allowed agents searching 

the Multiple Listing Service to filter homes 

for sale by the amount of commission offered to 

the Buyer Agent, meaning they could prioritize 

showing you houses that paid them the most 

commission rather than focusing on what house 

is best for you. 

I’d like to immediately follow that up by saying that 

MOST of the agents I’ve met and worked with over 

my 20 years selling real estate have been honest and 

hardworking people who put their clients’ interests 

above their own. You can’t survive for long in this 

business without a good reputation. There’s always 

a bad apple, though, and some of the policies in 

place actually favored those who might seek to take 

advantage of them. 

As part of this $418,000,000 settlement, BIG 

CHANGES are being implemented, and FAST! 

I’ve always argued that Listing Agents negotiate 

their commission with their Sellers, why wouldn’t 

Buyer Agents negotiate their commission with their 

Buyers? I mean, why on EARTH would a Seller be 

on the hook to pay a Buyer Agent whose job it is 

to negotiate AGAINST the Seller?! Agents should 

be paid by the client they’re working for, and it 

should be transparent. Also, Listing Agents can’t 

work with a Seller without a Listing Agreement 

signed, outlining the business relationship being 

entered into, the agent’s fiduciary duties to the seller 

and the commission amount to be paid, etc. Yet 

Buyers Agents almost never have their buyers sign a 

Buyer Representation Agreement, and this is mostly 

because they were “getting paid by the Seller” and 

didn’t want to disclose their commission amount 

(according to the lawsuits). 

Now things are changing to the way I think it should 

have always been. Starting Mid-July, the following 

changes take effect: 

– Listing Agents input their listings into the Multiple 

Listing Service. All the big websites like Zillow 

and Realtor.com pay for an MLS feed so everything 

listed on the MLS shows up on their sites. One of the 

fields Listings Agents filled-in was Compensation 

Offered To Buyer Agent. This field is being removed 

and Listing Agents will no longer be able to offer 

compensation to Buyer Agents through the MLS. 

– Buyers Agents will now be REQUIRED to have 

a Buyer Representation Agreement signed by the 

Buyers before they can show them properties. This 

Agreement will specify details such as the location 

the Buyers are looking in, their price range, and 

brings both Buyer and Buyer Agent together into 

an exclusive, binding agreement. 

– Another part of Buyers signing a Buyer Rep 

Agreement will be negotiating the commission the 

Buyer Agent will be paid upon the Buyers’ successful 

home purchase. 

Ok, so now that we know what changes are coming, 

let’s wrap this up by discussing what this means for 

you if you’re looking to buy or sell a home. 

From a Seller’s Perspective: Finally! Sellers will 

no longer be paying a larger commission, typically 

5-6%, that will be split by the Listing and Buyer 

Agents. Now a Seller will only pay their Listing 

Agent, not the Buyer’s Agent, cutting their total 

commission costs in half in most cases. Everything 

else remains pretty much the same for Sellers. The 

Sellers stand a good chance of netting more from 

the sale of their home after these changes take effect. 

From a Buyer’s Perspective: This isn’t only good 

news for Sellers. Buyers win too. As a buyer 

you’ll interview multiple agents and discuss what’s 

included in their services, check their reviews and 

history of success, etc. You can now weigh all of 

those factors, including their cost of service, before 

hiring one to help you buy a house. When the Sellers 

were paying the Buyer Agent commission there was 

typically no thought by Home Buyers to negotiate 

the Buyer Agent’s commission because their service 

was “free” to the Buyer. Now that Buyers will pay 

their own agent, this opens up competition which 

will likely drive commissions down, ultimately 

saving the Buyers money. 

In addition to a Buyer’s typical closing costs and 

downpayment, the Buyer Agent fee will also be 

treated as a Buyer closing cost. I don’t think most 

Buyers will have enough cash on hand for that added 

expense so what’s going to happen is Buyers will 

negotiate a closing cost credit from the seller that 

helps pay some or all of the Buyer Agent fee. But 

won’t that mean the Sellers are STILL paying the 

“As part of this $418,000,000 settlement, BIG CHANGES are 

being implemented, and FAST! ... Now that Buyers will pay their 

own agent, this opens up competition which will likely drive 

commissions down, ultimately saving the Buyers money.” 

buyer agent?! You could argue that, but the Seller 

will no longer be forced to pay the Buyer Agent an 

“industry standard” rate. 

Example: If two different Buyers write identical 

offers on a property, but one is requesting a closing 

credit of 2.5% to pay their agent and the other is 

asking for 2%, the Seller will accept the offer that 

nets them more, the one with the 2% credit. Consider 

this, a house sells for $1,000,000 and the total 

commissions for both agents is 5%, or $50,000. 

You could argue the house is ACTUALLY WORTH 

$950,000, but the Buyer is paying $1,000,000 to 

cover the commissions. Now what if that total 

commission number is reduced to say $35,000. 

The Buyer could offer to pay $990,000 with a seller 

credit to pay their agent and the Seller would still net 

$5,000 more than they would have and the Buyer 

would be paying $10,000 less than they would have. 

Both Buyer and Seller win. 

Just like the “cheapest” or “least expensive” contractor 

isn’t always the best contractor to hire, the Buyer 

Agent or Seller Agent willing to accept the lowest 

commission isn’t always going to be the best Agent. 

You might get to the end of the transaction and wish 

you’d hired another agent who was charging a little 

more but had way more experience and industry 

knowledge to assist you with. Either way, the point 

is, as a Buyer you’ll now have options you didn’t 

before. AND, since you’re negotiating the Buyer 

Agent fee upfront, you don’t have to worry about 

any possible moral or ethical issues where a Buyer 

Agent is incentivized to try and only show you the 

houses that pay the highest commission to that agent. 

I think this is great news for BOTH Buyers and 

Sellers and there’s no rule that we have to wait to 

implement these changes, so I’ve already made these 

changes in my business. In fact, you’ve probably 

seen my ads offering Full Service Listings for either 

0%, 2.5%, or 5%. The 2.5% option was exactly this, 

where as a Seller, you only pay me, not the Buyer 

Agent. As a Broker, myself, and all of the Agents 

working under my Broker License at Go2Realty 

Pros have been ready and eagerly anticipating 

these changes, we just didn’t expect them to 

become the new industry standard so quickly. 

You’ll see this month my ad has been updated 

and the 5% option has been removed entirely. 

Last note, this probably sounds scary to a lot of 

Buyer Agents who aren’t comfortable talking 

commission and explaining their Value Propositions 

like Listing Agents do. The good agents, 

the ones that bring real value to a transaction, 

will still be in high demand and an essential part of 

every transaction. Now that Buyer Agency Agreements 

are going to be required, there’s no more risk 

of spending countless hours with a Buyer driving 

all over showing houses and writing offers only to 

find out they went into contract with another agent 

and all that time was wasted. Buyers will be tied to 

their agent as long as the Buyer Rep Agreement is in 

effect, so it’s not all bad for Buyer Agents! 

If you’re a Buyer, Seller, or an Agent and you have 

any questions about how you can benefit from these 

changes, call or text me any time of the day and I’ll 

be happy to discuss over the phone or in person. 


Drew Jacobsen, Broker 

Mountain House’s Go-To 

Realty Pro 

Go2Realty Pros Inc. 

Mountain House Real Estate Group 

Call or Text at 

209-855-1308 

Drew@MHRealEstate.com 

Broker Lic# 01416016 (since 2004) 

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The uncomfortable truth about being the winner 

Importance of Spring Market in Real Estate 

By Mike Samawi, COMPASS Realty 

By Aradhana Rotkar, Sky Heights Real Estate 

19 

You ever hear the saying “in order to grow, you must 

get out of your comfort zone” (or something like that) 

Well, the same can be said about writing the winning 

offer in a multiple offer market. On average, if you’re a 

buyer in Mountain House, chances are you’ve written, 

or you’re going to be writing, on one of my listings or 

on another local Realtor’s listing with similar practices. 

What does that mean for you? 

Well, if you’re writing an offer in a multiple offer market 

with me as the listing agent, I can tell you I’m going to 

do whatever it takes to make sure your offer is in my 

seller’s best interest to accept! (As would most experienced 

local listing agents.) 

What does that mean for you? That means the terms 

required might make you a tad uncomfortable. Wait! 

What? Why? 

Most buyers starting off come to friends or family 

who’ve previously bought homes for advice. The problem 

is, not all of them bought in our market. 

Imagine you’re a buyer, maybe even a first time buyer. 

You’re under the impression that you will have several 

layers of protection in your buying process. A lot of 

buyers are expecting that they will have 2 weeks to 

inspect, wait on the appraisal, and obtain full loan 

approval and their deposit will remain untouchable in 

that time, but that just ain’t so! 

To be fair, this isn’t the case on every listing. It’s subject 

to time of year, pricing & property type/direction etc. 

I’m just writing about our current market. 

Now, a seasoned buyer’s agent knows how to structure 

an offer to make it more appealing. 

For example: On most of my listings, we already have 

home, pest, and roof inspections done on them along 

with all of the disclosures. 

That’s not just to show a buyer the home is in good 

shape, it’s to signal to the buyer’s agent that an investigation 

contingency isn’t needed and, frankly, isn’t 

welcomed. 

Harsh truth, but hear me out. It’s not that a seller has 

anything to hide. It’s just that the investigation contingency 

is very broad and, until that contingency is 

lifted, it means the buyer can back out over pretty much 

anything. Therefore, the deal isn’t quite solid (from the 

seller’s perspective). 

Anyhow, back to my signal to the buyers’ agents. A seasoned 

buyer’s agent will pick up on that cue and advise 

their buyer to waive that upfront. A seasoned buyer’s 

agent also knows that their competition is very likely 

to be waiving their loan and appraisal contingency as 

well, and, if their competition doesn’t, that would make 

their buyer’s offer all the more appealing to my seller. 

Seriously, imagine being a seller. 

You accept an offer only to have to wait a couple of 

weeks before you know whether it’s solid! You can’t 

really plan your move, or anything. 

Don’t get me wrong, many of my sellers have had to 

wait that period out, because we don’t get multiple 

offers 100% of the time. But in a normal spring market, 

I’m going to take advantage of the high demand and try 

my best to alleviate that stress for my seller. Even then, 

not every buyer is willing to forgo the security of their 

contingencies. Sadly, those are usually the ones who 

are back to the drawing board over and over until they 

either find a home with less demand, or realize those 

securities just don’t fly in this market. 

On the flip side, a buyer might as well take advantage 

of these market conditions. What do I mean by that? 

If you know you’re gonna have to waive all of these 

contingencies to get your offer accepted anyway, you 

can leverage that to your advantage. 

Earlier in the article, I explained how a seasoned 

buyer’s agent knows how to structure an offer to get 

it accepted in this market. The thing is, not all buyers’ 

agents are seasoned. Even the ones that are seasoned 

aren’t necessarily seasoned in our market. So, if you as 

a buyer, know you have to waive those contingencies, 

but if the competing buyers don’t, you might even 

save a little money! I recently wrote an offer for one of 

my own buyers. We were one of seven offers and we 

were NOT the highest offer. Our offer was accepted 

because of how our offer was structured. I always 

advise my buyers of what kind of market we are in. So 

I like to put them in touch with my preferred lender so 

he can look at their file ahead of time and know how 

solid they are. He will run credit and gather all of their 

documentation upfront. This way, we minimize the 

chance of any surprises! 

Offer Hack- Most people write their offers with a 30 day 

close. However, If the home is vacant, it means the seller 

doesn’t need the extra time to move out. Shorten your 

close of escrow to 14 or 21 days (if your lender can do 

it). That makes your offer stand out even more because 

the seller gets their money even faster now! 

In conclusion, my advice to any would-be buyers is this.. 

Get yourself a seasoned local Realtor to represent you, 

have them get you in touch with their trusted lender 

and get you approved. (Not just pre-qualified) and write 

your little heart out! 

Become a homeowner today because as the saying 

goes, the best time to buy a house was 5 years ago! Be 

the one who looks back 5 years from now happy that 

you bought when you did! 


Mike N Samawi is a local 

Realtor and Mountain House 

Expert Since 2009 

12 Time CVAR Masters Club 

Award Recipient & Outstanding 

Life Member. 

Team Samawi | Compass 

209.814.6370 Cell/Text 

Mike@TeamSamawi.com 

DRE 01872701 

www.compass.com/concierge 

As winter fades away and nature awakens, the real estate as the winter chill begins to 

thaw and nature awakens, so does the real estate market, heralding the arrival of the 

spring season. Spring is not only a time of rejuvenation for flora and fauna but also a 

pivotal period for the real estate industry. For both buyers and sellers, the spring market 

represents a time of renewed vigor and opportunity. Here’s why the spring market holds 

such significance in the realm of property transactions: 

Optimal Weather: With milder temperatures and longer daylight hours, spring creates 

the ideal conditions for viewing properties. Potential buyers are more inclined to venture 

out and explore homes when the weather is pleasant, leading to increased foot traffic at 

open houses and property 

showings. 

Curb Appeal: Spring 

showcases properties 

in their best light. Trees 

blossom, lawns turn lush 

green, and flowers bloom, 

enhancing the aesthetic appeal 

of homes. This boost 

in curb appeal can make 

a significant difference in 

attracting buyers and driving up property values. 

Renewed Motivation: After the lull of winter, both buyers and sellers approach the 

spring market with renewed motivation. Sellers are eager to list their properties, while 

buyers are determined to find their dream homes before the summer months. This surge 

in activity creates a dynamic marketplace with ample opportunities for transactions. 

School Calendar: Families often prefer to move during the summer months to minimize 

disruption to their children’s schooling. Consequently, the spring market serves as the 

launching pad for families looking to relocate before the start of the next academic year. 

This demographic influx further stimulates demand in the real estate sector. 

Competitive Advantage: For sellers, listing their properties in the spring allows them 

to capitalize on the heightened demand and competitive bidding environment. Multiple 

offers become commonplace, giving sellers the leverage to negotiate favorable terms 

and achieve optimal sale prices. 

Market Momentum: The spring market sets the tone for the rest of the year. A robust 

performance during this period can create positive momentum that sustains throughout 

the following seasons. Conversely, a sluggish spring market may indicate challenges 

ahead for the real estate sector. 

Inventory Expansion: As sellers emerge from the winter hibernation, the spring market 

witnesses a surge in housing inventory. This influx of new listings provides buyers with 

a wider selection of properties to choose from, increasing their chances of finding the 

perfect match. 

In conclusion, Spring Market is not just 

a seasonal transition; it’s a catalyst for 

growth, opportunity, and expedited real 

estate transactions. As spring unfolds, 

the real estate market eagerly embraces 

the dynamic possibilities this vibrant 

season brings. Whether you’re a buyer, 

seller, or industry professional, embracing 

the spring market can lead to fruitful 

outcomes and set the stage for success 

in the world of real estate. 


Aradhana Rotkar 

Founder | Realtor® 

Sky Heights Real Estate 

Mountain House passionate and 

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MHT Tamil community celebrates Thithikkum Thaipongal 


Selma-Montgomery /Voting Rights Memorial March 

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The Tamil community of Mountain House, Tracy & the Central Valley celebrated their traditional Pongal 

festival on 24th of Feb at Peter Hansen Elementary School with much fanfare. Pongal is a significant 

festival celebrated by the Tamil people. It is a four-day-long harvest festival in mid-January, marking the 

end of the winter solstice and the onset of the auspicious beginning of Spring for the southern part of India. 

On a bright & sunny day, over 550 members of the community attended the 5 hour long event. Having 

left the roots, the central theme of these events is to pass on the tradition & culture to the next generation. 

True to its theme, most of the performances were centered around Pongal tradition. The Mulappari dance 

performed by women is a classic example, well supported 

by Parai isai, a traditional musical instrument 

unique to Tamilnadu. Also, the Silambattam dance 

by the kids and the Karakattam dance by adults were 

true reflections of the cultural identity that the new 

generation got to witness. 

The colorful event 

There were a wide variety of performances by 

130 community members with equal participation 

from kids & adults alike, for a total of more than 

20 performances. All the kids got appreciated for 

their effort with a memento. Pre-event competitions were held for Kolam & drawing competitions and 

winners were facilitated on the event day. 

An event of this magnitude can not be possible without the due support of the sponsors. The Tamil community 

has the blessings of many of the local businesses who have always stood by the community and 

supported it generously over the years. Apart from the sponsorship money that goes towards the expenses, 

the businesses went on to delight the community with gifts & coupons worth $1500 collected by the 

winners & performers. 

Sponsor felicitation Stage performances 

Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian lunch boxes were distributed for the participants apart from pizzas, 

snacks & tea. There were several sponsor booths & local business booths to shop from and the whole place 

was brimming with much festivity. 

Throughout the Pongal festival, there is a sense of joy, camaraderie, and gratitude. It is a time when people 

come together to celebrate nature’s bounty, express appreciation for the hard work of farmers, and strengthen 

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Community leaders from the Mountain House 

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Sunday, March 3, 2024 in commemoration of the 

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Rights Memorial March”. 

They gathered at the foot of the bridge on Central 

Parkway affectionately known as the Bridge to 

KnowWhere, they walked to the top of the bridge. 

There they held a ceremony with multiple speakers, 

mostly youth from the community, to address 

the ongoing struggle to maintain voting rights for 

all. In commemorating the struggles 59 years ago, 

they also celebrated progress made in civil rights, 

blended with an urgency to continue to push for 

equal rights for all. 

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Delta College Board to hold regular meeting in MH 

Reaching out to communities beyond Stockton 

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! 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT & CIVIC RESOURCES 

Lammersville Unified School District:... 

111 S De Anza Blvd. - (209) 836-7400 

www.lammersvilleschooldistrict.net 

MH Community Services District: ..... 251 E. Main Street - (209) 831-2300 

www.mountainhousecsd.org 

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 

MH Branch Library: .......................... 250 E Main Street - (209) 937-8221 

www.ssjcpl.org/locations/county/mhouse.html 

Mountain House Matters: ................ (209) 597-8157 - www.MHMatters.net 

San Joaquin County Animal Services:.... 

(209) 953-6070 

COMMUNITY GROUPS & CLUBS 

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

Kiwanis of Mountain House: search Kiwanis of Mountain House on Facebook 

MH Autism Awareness: search Mountain House Autism Awareness on Facebook 

MH BNI Power Partners: search BNI Mountain House on Facebook 

Mountain House Cat Lovers: search name on Facebook 

MH Cricket Academy: search MHCA on Facebook - mountainhousecricketacademy@gmail.com 

MH Cricket Club and Youth Club: : mhcricketclub@googlegroups.com 

MH Coding Academy: https://mhcodingacademy.netlify.app 

MH Facebook Groups: facebook.com/groups/MountainHouse 

facebook.com/groups/MountainHouseResidents 

MH Farmers’ Market: facebook.com/mtnhousefarmersmarket 

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 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 Motorcycle Riders Club: www.facebook.com/groups/432747620431509 

MH Musicians' Network: search: "Mountain House Musicians Network" on Facebook 

MH Running Club: : www.MHrunners.com 

MH Scouting: https://mhscouting.com 

MH Soccer/West Coast Soccer Club: : http://westcoastsoccerclub.com 

MH Sports & Recreation Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855075765382333 

MH Stallions Tackle Football: : www.mhstallions.com 

MH Tracy Cricket Association: : https://boardmtca.wixsite.com/mtca 

MH Muslim Association: https://mhma.info 

MH Vintage Seniors’ Club: search: “Mountain House Vintage Seniors” on Facebook 

MH Virtual Garage Sale:www.facebook.com/groups/MHvirtualgaragesale/ 

MH Unity Center: : https://mhunitycenter.com 

Neighborhood Watch: : search MH Neighborhood Watch on Facebook 

Poorba of Mountain House: : https://poorba.org/ 

Rotary Club of Mountain House: : www.RotaryMH.org 

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MOUNTAIN HOUSE – The Delta College Board of Trustees will hold its April 2 regular meeting in Mountain 

House, the first of what is intended to be a series of meetings held in communities across Delta’s 

2,300-square-mile service area. 

Traditionally, Delta’s Board meetings occur at the College’s main campus in Stockton. The meeting on 

Tuesday, April 2 will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the College’s South Campus at Mountain House, 2073 S. 

Central Parkway, in Room No. 201. The public is welcome. 

“Many of our constituents live beyond the city of Stockton,” said Board President Dr. Charles Jennings. 

“I think that it’s important to do what we can to reach out to the other communities we serve and give the 

public an opportunity to participate and learn more about Delta College.” 

Delta serves San Joaquin County and portions of Calaveras, Sacramento, Solano, and Alameda counties. 

The College’s boundaries encompass an area larger than two states (Rhode Island and Delaware). 

Delta’s Board intends to hold approximately one meeting each quarter in communities beyond the Stockton 

campus. 

About Delta College 

Delta College is a top destination for students in the San Joaquin Valley and Mother Lode wishing to learn 

a new trade, upgrade their skills, or earn transfer units to four-year colleges and universities. Established 

in 1963, the College serves over 26,000 students at its campuses in Stockton and Mountain House, as well 

as online and at satellite facilities across the region. For more information, visit www.deltacollege.edu. 

Rotary CajunFest Moved to April 19 

The second annual Rotary Club of Mountain House Cajun Fest is scheduled to be held back at the Mountain 

House Bar & Grill at a new date, Friday, April 19, 2024. Food, a silent auction and raffle prizes, live 

music with Mojo Rising, along with DJ_Chillz, Rotary is setting the stage for a next-level event. Breezie’s 

Home Cook’n will be catering the event with a taste of New Orleans, and the Mountain House Bar will be 

serving up no host cocktails, beer and wine. 

“Our first event last year turned out amazing,” said club president Darcella Wright. The weather had 

organizers scrambling until the day of the event. On the day of, the clouds parted, with the sun breaking 

through and shining. With the band set-up outside, threat of rain could have killed the whole thing. But 

rain didn’t come again until just after everything was done. 

Secure your tickets now: www.RotaryMH.org 

Beauty & The Beast Comes to MHHS 

The Mountain House High School Drama program presents Beauty and the Beast. Step into the 

enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation 

that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. 

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the 

wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs 

by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and 

was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. 

Plan now to attend one or multiple performances at the MHHS Theater 

April 19 & 20 @7pm, 21 @2pm 

April 25, 26, 27 @ 7pm 

Tickets can be purchase in advanced by visiting gofan.co *Adults 12$ & Students $5 

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really 

a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be 

loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. 

If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. 

Beauty and the Beast Cast; Adisyn Matousek, Ryan Morris, Kylo Tungol, Connor Siu, Kevin Flanagan, Sebastian Gonzalez-Perez, 

Mason Garner, Andrea Bazar, Akuokor Sai, Taylor Bui, Mikayla Cabrera, Emma Wagner, Ysabelle Espinosa, Codi Perez, Celina 

Rosa, Aishni Gollacharaka, Mika Deleon, Taylor Rhien, Robin Zaragoza, Andrew Thube, Emmalee Basacker, Max Balbin, Chase 

Kiswani, Tomi Ayanleke, Dominic Gutierrez, Bria Eaquinto, Gabby Martinez, Chloe Yabut, Maile Garrido, Milo Lane Wright, 

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MH Community Events CALENDAR 

April 2024 

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sun April 7 MH Farmers’ Market Town Hall Parking Lot 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

The MH Farmers’ Market is year round 201 E. Main St. Facebook: Mountain House Farmers Market 

mon April 8 Rotary Club of MH meeting MH Library 7:00 p.m. 

MH Rotary - Service Above Self 201 E. Main St. RotaryMH.org 

tues April 9 Youth Action Committee meeting MH Town Hall Board Chambers 7:00 p.m. 

wed April 10 MHCSD Board of Directors meeting MH Town Hall Board Chambers 7:00 p.m. 

monthly agenda posted days before on the site 251 E. Main St. www.MountainHouseCSD.org 



wed April 17 LUSD Board Meeting LUSD Board Chambers 7:00 p.m. 

agenda posted on website 111 S De Anza Blvd. LammersvilleSchoolDistrict.net 

wed April 17 MH Park & Rec Commission MH Town Hall Board Chambers 7:00 p.m. 

thurs April 18 MH Public Safety Committee MH Town Hall Board Chambers & Zoom 7:00 p.m. 

fri April 19 2nd Annual Rotary CajunFest Mountain House Bar & Grill 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Live Music with Mojo Rising • DJ_Chillz • Raffle • Dinner • Big fun! 16784 W Grant Line Rd RotaryMH.org 





wed May 1 LUSD Board Meeting LUSD Board Chambers 7:00 p.m. 

agenda posted on website 111 S De Anza Blvd. LammersvilleSchoolDistrict.net 

Have an event in town you’d like included here? Text or email your community event information for consideration: 209-597-8157 • info@mhmatters.net 

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Rotarian of the Year, Ciera Elward 

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Spend less time sitting and more time moving 

Submitted by: Dr. Matt Durant, DC - Valley Chiropractic 

Hi Mountain House Matters readers! Dr. Matt back with 

another important topic. As we’ve all seen the “Sitting 

is the New Smoking” stories circulating online and in 

the news in recent years. 

Many people are focused on leading more active 

lifestyles. They’re looking for ways to spend less time 

sitting and more time moving. 

They’re scheduling blocks of time each day to complete 

a workout routine or to just be up on their feet and out 

of the house doing something they love. 

We all want to be more active, and sometimes we forget 

that a big part of that is making sure our bodies are able 

to handle it! 

The Bottom Line 

You’ve heard it before: regular physical activity is one of 

the most important things you can do for your physical 

and mental health. 

Helping you maintain how well you can bend, twist, 

jump, and move overall is a big part of how chiropractic 

care can help you be more active. 

Daily physical activity / exercise can help you… 

• More reliably manage your weight. 

• Lessen your likelihood of developing certain health 

challenges. 

• Reduce your overall stress levels. 

• And improve your mental outlook. 

But, if you’re like 80% of people (yes, 80% of us!), you 

might not be getting enough physical activity each week. 

And you might very well be one of the many living with 

daily aches and pains that keep you from being as active 

as you would like to be. 

That’s where we come in. 

Why it Matters 

The primary focus for chiropractors is movement-based 

care. 

We’re all about “move better, feel better, heal better.” 

It’s no secret that when your neck, arms, shoulders, 

upper back, lower back, hips, legs, knees, ankles, or 

any part of your body isn’t “stuck”, you just feel better. 

You have one less thing weighing on your mind, you 

feel less “run down”, you have less of a need for those 

over the counter pain medications, and you have one 

less reason to cancel your plans. 

How Chiropractic Care Can Help You Be More Active 

Let’s start with Movement 101. 

Chiropractors focus on improving your neuromusculoskeletal 

function with spinal manipulation and other 

natural, movement-based techniques. 

Your overall health is influenced by three types of 

movement… 

1. Segmental Movement: Regular chiropractic adjustments 

can positively influence the function of your 

nervous system, help decrease aches and pains, and 

help relax your muscles. 

2. Regional Movement: Regular stretching can help to 

improve your range of motion and biomechanics and 

your energy levels. 

3. Whole Body Movement: Daily exercise can help to 

improve your mood and your sleep and help to lower 

your risk of chronic disease. 

Move better. Feel better. Heal better! 

The Next Steps 

Millions of people make new year’s resolutions to get 

more active each year… and each year, they might come 

up just a bit short. 

It happens. 

But this year, you have the tools and resources to 

succeed! 

Together, we covered some steps for setting health 

goals and some simple ways to start cultivating a more 

positive mindset earlier this year. 

And now hopefully you understand just a bit more about 

how chiropractic care can help you be more active and 

the role it has to play in helping you finally meet and 

exceed your resolutions for the year ahead. 

With the proper support, your body can thank you in 

so many ways. 

So, if you’ve been sidelined by chronic aches and pains, 

let us know. 

We’re here to help you get healthy and stay healthy so 

you can stay active and reach your goals! 

Toastmasters International is a global organization that empowers individuals to become better 

communicators and leaders. Recently, the Mountain House Toastmasters Club embarked on its 

exciting journey, officially chartered on February 29, 2024 (leap day). This club aims to foster 

growth, confidence, and camaraderie within the Mountain House community. 

Public speaking can be daunting, but Toastmasters provides a safe space to practice. Members 

gain confidence, overcome stage fright, and hone their communication skills. 

The Mountain House Toastmasters Club was born out of a shared passion for effective communication, 

public speaking, and leadership development. As the sun dipped below the horizon on that 

leap day, club members, officers and Toastmasters District 39 leaders gathered at the Mountain 

House Library. The air buzzed with anticipation as they prepared to embark on a transformative 

journey. On this inception day, the room echoed with friendly greetings as guests, members and 

officers mingled. 

Prepared Speech, Club Mentor and Seasoned Speaker Donna Lorraine Lewis , DTM , gave a 

prepared speech , shared her personal anecdotes, and set the tone for members of Toastmasters 

journey. 

Table Topics, a thrilling segment, challenges impromptu speaking skills. Participants draw random 

topics and must speak extemporaneously for a minute or two. Nervousness melted away as each 

speaker received applause and constructive feedback. 

The inaugural day celebrations witnessed the active participation of Toastmasters District 39 

Officers, Lance McMahan (DTM, District Director), Chibwe Chungu (Division S Director), and 

John R Fox (Area Director 41). These dedicated individuals shared their unwavering passion 

for Toastmasters and emphasized the importance of public speaking in personal growth. As the 

Toastmasters navigate uncharted waters, uncover hidden talents, forge connections, and inspire 

others, their commitment to the Toastmasters community shines brightly. 

Toastmasters isn't just about speaking; it's about leading. Club officers learn to manage meetings, 

mentor new members, and organize events. 

The club officers—LV Prasad Mididoddi (President), Yogendra Poudel (Vice President of Education), 

Shravan Yampaty (Vice President of Membership), Rupesh Khandelwal (Treasurer) , 

Aniket Gade ( Sergeant-at-arms), Gurvinder Singh (Vice President Public Relations) and Sireesha 

Patibandla (Secretary) other members—outlined their vision. They spoke of fostering a supportive 

environment, organizing workshops, and hosting engaging events. 

The Mountain House Toastmasters Club aims to be a hub for personal and professional growth. 

The club’s open-door policy ensures that anyone interested in improving their communication 

skills is welcome. No prior experience required—just a willingness to learn and grow. If you're 

living in the Mountain House, drop by on a Thursday evening at 6:30 PM at the Mountain House 

Library. Witness the magic of words, the power of encouragement, and the spirit of growth. 

Toastmasters transcends mere meetings. It's a community—a place to forge lasting friendships, 

collaborate, and celebrate achievements. 

Remember, in Toastmasters, we don't just find our voices; we amplify them!



34th Annual San Joaquin County Science Olympiad Division B/C Results 

Mountain House Blue Team from Mountain House High School take first place 

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More than 750 San Joaquin County students participated in the 34th Annual 

San Joaquin County Science Olympiad Competition for Division B (middle 

school) and Division C (high school) at Ronald E. McNair High School in 

Stockton, Saturday, March 7. In all, 26 Division B teams and 21 Division C 

teams from throughout the county participated in the one-day competition. 

Students received medals and the top-scoring teams were awarded trophies 

during a ceremony following the competition. 

Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions 

that consist of a series of individual and team events for which students 

prepare during the year. The competitions follow the format of popular board 

games, TV shows, and athletic games. These challenging and motivational 

events are well balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, 

earth science, chemistry, physics, computers, and technology. There is a balance 

between events requiring knowledge of science facts, concepts, processes, 

skills, and science applications. 

Top five teams per division: 

Division B (middle school) 

First Place: Bethany Elementary School Red, Lammersville Unified School 

District 

Second Place: Wicklund Elementary School Black, Lammersville Unified School 

District 

Third Place: Elkhorn Elementary School Gold, Lodi Unified School District 

Fourth Place: Elkhorn Elementary School Blue, Lodi Unified School District 

Fifth Place: Hansen Elementary School Gold, Lammersville Unified School District 

Division C (high school) 

First Place: Mountain House High School Blue, Lammersville Unified School District 

Second Place Tokay High School Purple, Lodi Unified School District 

Third Place: Lodi High School Red, Lodi Unified School District 

Fourth Place: Mountain House High School Silver, Lammersville Unified School District 

Fifth Place: Tokay High School Gold, Lodi Unified School District 

Eight teams will represent San Joaquin County at the NorCal State Finals in Turlock on April 18: 

Only one team per school can represent San Joaquin County at the state competition. 

Division B (middle school) 

Bethany Elementary School Red, Lammersville Unified School District 

Wicklund Elementary School Black, Lammersville Unified School District 

Elkhorn Elementary School Gold, Lammersville Unified School District 

Hansen Elementary School Gold, Lammersville Unified School District 

Division C (high school) 

Mountain House High School Blue, Lammersville Unified School District 

Tokay High School Purple, Lodi Unified School District 

Lodi High School Red, Lodi Unified School District 

Tracy High School Green, Tracy Unified School District 

Please email sjcoepio@sjcoe.net for photo requests. 

About the San Joaquin County Office of Education: 

San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) provides educational leadership, resources, and services to support schools 

throughout the county. With its highly regarded programs, innovative staff, and community partnerships, SJCOE ensures that 

every student in San Joaquin County has the opportunity for a quality education. For more information, visit www.sjcoe.org. 

Mountain House Blue Team with SJCOE Associate Superintendent of Student Programs and Services, Dr. Troy Brown 

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RESTAURANTS / CAFES 

M&J BISTRO - Jason Rucker 209-832-2727 

2503 N Tracy Blvd., Tracy mjbistro@yahoo.com • www.MJBistro.net 

Seafood, Steaks, Pastas, Chops, Crepes & Cocktails 

THUB CAFE 209-989-8482 

1140 Tradition St. #158., Mountain House - Open 7 Days/wk 9am-8pm www.thubcafe.com 

Boba Drinks | Coffee | Snacks | Panini Sandwich | Biryani 

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WHITE PEONY CHINESE RESTAURANT - New Ownership 209-836-1818 

2501 N. Tracy Blvd., Tracy - Formerly Mandarin Villa -Remodeled - New Chef www.WhitePeonyRestaurant.com 

RESTAURANTS / CATERING 

BREEZIE’S HOME COOK’N & CATERING 

Catering all types of events - Email or call for a direct quote 

breezieshomecookn@yahoo.com 

510-998-5393 

DHABA INDIAN CUISINE 

2242 W. Grant Line Rd #101, Tracy - Lunch & Dinner 7 Days/week 

209-835-9090 

www.DhabaIndianCuisines.com 

FOUR CORNERS RESTAURANT - Adam & Ashleigh Reich 

7509 Linne Rd @ Christman Rd, Tracy, CA - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

209-836-4035 

www.FourCornersTracy.com 

PHONE APPS 

ME-CAM Custom Emojis - Donyell Johnson 

Take and crop a picture to create custom stickers for different expressions 

PERSONAL LIFE & CARE 

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in and around town right here! 

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AUTOMOTIVE SALES 

TRACY HONDA - Connor Pettipiece, Floor Manager (209) 627-9958 

3450 Auto Plaza Way, Tracy - Senior Sales & Lease- We buy all makes & models connor@tracyhonda.com 

BICYCLE SHOPS / SERVICES 

TRACY CYCLERY - Ed Phippen (209) 640-9380 

2217 N Tracy Blvd, Tracy, CA 95376 

DOGGY DAY CARE & BOARDING 

CAMP BOW WOW - Madison Hayley (209) 699-3647 

Personalized Care, Certified Staff, Competitive Rates tracy@campbowwow.com • www.CampBowWow.com/tracy 

FITNESS 

CHARLES GRACIE MOUNTAIN HOUSE - Paul Epley (209) 650-6545 

All ages • MH resident 

mhlocation@charlesgracie.com • www.graciemh.com 

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES 

ERICA DIAS PHOTOGRAPHY - Erica Dias (209) 601-4521 

Creating legacies through artwork 

ericadiasphotography.com 

SHOES & SHOE REPAIR 

SARVEY’S SHOES & SHOE REPAIR - Bob Sarvey (209) 835-7162 

501 W Grant Line Rd, Tracy, CA 95376 www.SarveysShoes.net 

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- Services Directory 

For information on being included in this directory and/or other advertising opportunities, 

call or text Bryan Harrison, at: 209-597-8157 or visit www.MHMatters.net/rates.html 

WORSHIP 

CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH - Pastor Tim Heinrich (209) 814-1842 

903 S. Corral Hollow, Tracy - Sundays 10:30 am in the back building w/the blue doors www.tracychurch.com 

UNITARIAN UNIVERSAL CHURCH LIVERMORE - Rev. Sangye Hawke (925) 392-5901 

1893 N. Vasco Rd, Livermore - MH Community invited to attend Sundays 10:30 am www.uucil.org 

FINANCIAL SERVICES 

FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICES 

EDWARD JONES - Tom Kelly 209-839-0179 

2880 N. Tracy Blvd Suite 4, Tracy 95376 www.edwardjones.com 

INSURANCE SERVICES 

N&T INSURANCE SOLUTIONS - Pritpal Atwal (800)783-8565 

Mountain House resident - Auto, Home, Business, Visitors Coverage patwal@ntinsurancesol.com 

LIFE INSURANCE 

EXPERIOR FINANCIAL GROUP - Vera Quiwa (209) 679-2775 

Life Insurance/Living Benefits 

vquiwa@comcast.net 

MERCHANT PAYMENT PROCESSING 

ATHENA PROCESSING - Ellie Hedley 650-743-5447 

Merchant Services - Simple Payment Processing 

ellie.hedley@goepsg.com 

MORTGAGE BROKERS 

LOAN GURU MORTGAGE - Sam Naha (209) 650-1777 

NMLS ID#1861167 • MH Resident • Instant Online Mortgage Rate Quote sam@loanguru.us • www.loanguru.us 

MORTGAGE SETH - Seth Conley 

(209) 845-SETH 

Mountain House resident - NMLSID#1595108 seth@mortgageseth.com • www.MortgageSeth.com 

U.S. BANK HOME MORTGAGE - Bryan Seavers (510) 301-5370 

Mountain House resident - NMLS # 1007568 

bryan.seavers@usbank.com 

TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES 

CALL TAXES, INC. - Vishal Jalan, MBA, EA (Enrolled Agent) 

Tax & ITIN Services • MH resident 805-742-6378 

(IRS certified acceptance agent for new renewal) & Notary. 

contact@calltaxes.com 

JPB TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Parmod Budhwar 209-237-9204 

Tax, accounting, Corp. Formation, payroll, bookkeeping • MH resident 

Parmod@jpbtax.com 

MP ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES - Martha Poornasir 408-768-2478 

Tax & Bookkeeping Services • MH resident 

marthapoornasir@yahoo.com 

HEALTHCARE 

CHIROPRACTIC CARE 

VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC (209) 836-3597 

583 Wicklund Crossing, Mountain House; Tracy & Manteca locations www.TracyChiro.com 

DENTAL CARE 

ELITE DENTAL CARE - Raman Singh, DDS 

www.TheEliteDental.com 

19665 S Mountain House Pkwy, Mountain House, in the Safeway Shopping Center (209) 618-2200 

3246 W. Grant Line Rd., Tracy, CA 95304 - next to Golden 1 near Costco (209) 213-7808 

GRANT LINE DENTAL - Daman Gill, DDS (209) 832-2525 

2242 W. Grant Line Rd., Tracy, Suite 102, CA 95304 - next to Dhaba www.DamanGillDDS.com 

PLUME DENTAL - Japneet Dhillon, DDS (209) 650-1500 

1154 S. Tradition St, MH • Cordes Village Plaza www.PlumeDental.com


DENTAL - ORTHODONTICS 

SPLASH DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS - Rob van den Berg, DDS, MS (209) 650-6560 

230 S. Sterling Dr. Ste 233, Mountain House, CA 95391 www.SplashDental.com 

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

2850 N. Tracy Blvd., Suite 300, Tracy, CA 95376 www.TrosienOrthodontics.com 

HEALTHCARE - continued 

MEDICAL HEALTHCARE 

ASSURE PRIMARY & URGENT CARE (209) 758-9900 

19661 MH Pkwy, MH • M-F 10-6 • Walk-ins welcome records@assurepuc.com • www.assurepuc.com 

MEDICAL SUPPLIES 

REICH’S MEDICAL SUPPLY (209) 834-1383 

350 W Grant Line Rd, Tracy, CA 95376 reichsmedical@gmail.com • www.reichsmedicalsupply.net 

MENTAL HEALTH CARE 

UNIVERSAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - Patience Morikang, PMHNP-BC (209) 802-2929 

MH resident • Accepting new patients 16 & up 

info@umentalsvs.com • www.umentalsvs.com 

HOUSE & HOME CARE SERVICES 

CARPET CLEANING 

CALIFORNIA CARPET CLEANING - Andres Chavez (925) 383-4060 

Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout, Upholstery cleaning 

www.CaliforniaCarpetService.com 

ROBERT’S CARPET CLEANING - Robert Hoock (209) 814-6818 

Carpet Cleaning, repairs, installs 

https://RobsCarpets.com 

ELECTRICAL SERVICES 

TRI-VALLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. (800) 449-6244 

No job too small - we do it all! 

www.tvesinc.com • service@tvesinc.com 

FLOOR COVERING & PAINTING 

SPENCER FLOORING & PAINT - Kipp Skelton (209) 835-5537 

See our showroom at 475 W. Grant Line Rd., Tracy, CA 95377 www.SpencerFlooringAndPaint.com 

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 

VIRGINIA MECHANICAL - Lacey Skelton (209) 832-2966 

Heating & Air Conditioning - full service 

www.VirginiaMechanical.com 

PAINTING SERVICES 

FRESH COAT PAINTERS CENTRAL VALLEY (209) 390-4326 

Lic# 923812 

https://freshcoatpainters.com/locations/tracy/ 

PEST CONTROL 

Deadline for article or ad placements 

for the April issue is 

April 18, 2024 

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people. The views and comments expressed within the articles herein are intended to bring current neighborhood village 

and community information to your door. Publisher assumes no responsibility for any opinions and/or statements offered 

by contributing authors to the publication, claims or statements made by advertisers, or for any errors or omissions in the 

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of advertising material does not constitute endorsement of the products or services offered. Mountain House Matters, Inc. 

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TAKE CARE TERMITE & PEST CONTROL - Ray Carrier (209) 832-7300 

“We take care of what bugs you” 

www.TakeCareTermite.com 

POOL SERVICE 

VALLEY H2O POOL SERVICES - Adam Montoya (209) 914-6807 

Lic# 06019135 • Pool Cleaning, Repairs, Installation & Filter Cleaning 

HOUSE & HOME CARE SERVICES - continued 

REAL ESTATE AGENTS & BROKERS 

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY - Harman Ratia (209) 237-9173 

CalBRE #01908137 

harmanratia@gmail.com 

CAPTAIN RYAN REAL ESTATE / REALTY ONE - Ryan Baker (510) 238-5303 

CalBRE #02092859 

ryan@captainryanrealestate.com 

COLDWELL BANKER - Harshad Bhimani (408) 616-0488 

5980 Stoneridge Dr Ste 122, Pleasanton, CA 94588 • CalBRE #01960659 harshad.bhimani@gmail.com 

COMPASS - Janine & Mike Samawi 209-814-6370 

MH resident - DRE #02020042 & 01872071 

mike@teamsamawi.com 

CONNECTIONS REALTY - Jas Galati 209-362-9104 

MH resident - DRE #02072945 

jas007.realtor@gmail.com • www.connectionsrealty.us 

GO2 REALTY PROS, INC. - Drew Jacobsen (209) 855-1308 

MH resident • CalBRE #01416016 

drew@mhrealestate.com 

REFINED REAL ESTATE - Salah Salah (510) 378-6533 

MH resident • CalBRE #02022642 

Salah@RefinedRE.com • www.RefinedRE.com 

SKY HEIGHTS REAL ESTATE - Aradhana Rotkar (650) 839-3568 

CalBRE #02078443 

aradhana@skyheights.com • www.skyheights.com 

SUNROOMS & PATIO COVERS 

ABOVE THE REST PATIO COVERS & SUNROOMS (209) 834-1771 

Check us out on Yelp and Facebook! 

www.AboveTheRestPatio.com 

MARKETING / PROMOTIONAL 

DIRECT MAIL PRINT & ONLINE ADVERTISING 

MOUNTAIN HOUSE MATTERS, INC. - Bryan Harrison (209) 597-8157 

MH resident • Mailing:2455 Naglee Rd #263, Tracy 95304 bryan@mhmatters.net • www.MHMatters.net 

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 

ALPS MEDIA, LLC - Louis Dituri (209) 826-2150 

Facebook/Instagram page management 

dituri@alpsmediallc.com • www.AlpsMediaLLC.com 

SIGNS & PROMOTIONAL ITEMS 

FAST SIGNS - Danielle Miranda (209) 290-0100 

1418 Mariani Ct. Suite 110, Tracy, CA 95376 https://www.fastsigns.com/2285 

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Safety & Courtesy On Sidewalks 

It is something that many residents have experienced: Walking alone or with others, enjoying music or 

conversation. Perhaps walking your dog when, all of a sudden, WOOOSH!! Someone comes from behind 

you on a bike in an instant. It is startling and can be very dangerous. There's potential for a serious accident. 

We've encountered this with adult and young riders, on conventional bikes and electric. To those zooming 

past, no big deal because they can see ahead, but pedestrians can’t see what's coming behind us. We could 

be about to gesture outward with our hand, our dog might veer a little to the right or left at the last minute. 

Even if none of that happens it can be startling - not fun. 

Ideally, everyone would get a bell for their bike/scooter. Or how about giving a quick shout: “coming up 

on your left!” so that walkers aren’t taken by surprise? This way, riders enjoy their ride, walkers enjoy 

their walk. It’s a WIN WIN! 

Parents, please explain to, and practice this with your children. 

Please be considerate, and most importantly be safe. Take care and lets maintain a pleasant experience 

for everyone who’s on the sidewalk. 

Thank you, 

Your neighbor



MHHS Boys’ Varsity Tennis Fierce Battle with CCC Rival 

Submitted by Coach Andy Su 

The Mountain House High School (MHHS) Mustangs boys varsity tennis team hosted the 

Merced Bears on Wednesday in a non-league match. It was a battle of 2 perennial league 

champions. Mountain House has won 4 straight league/conference championships (out 

of 4 years) since joining the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in 2019 and Merced has 

won numerous league championships in the Central California Conference (CCC). While 

some of the matches were very close, the Mustangs emerged victorious with a 8-1 win 

to extend their record to 9-1 for the season. 

At #1 singles, two time defending WAC Singles Champion 

and MVP Eidan Mercado continued to dominate 

the competition this year. He defeated Merced #1, 

James Tetango, in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0. In 5 matches 

this year, Mercado has only lost a total of 4 games (and 

won 60). Junior co-captain Aadi Rajan followed suit at 

#2 singles, defeating Merced #2 Brandon Liwant with 

the same score of 6-0, 6-0. Senior co-captain Daniel 

played a tough opponent but won the last 10 games of 

the match to close it out with a 6-1, 6-0 score. Senior 

veteran Muhammad Zuhair Mughal, moved up 1 spot 

today due to the absence of Xavi Gimneo, continued to 

play well, winning 6-0, 6-2 at #4 singles. Sophomore 

Aprameya Rao (pictured) moved up to #6 singles and 

won handily with a 6-0, 6-0 score. 

The match of the day was at #5 singles where Bears #5 

Nehemiah Robinson took on Mustangs #5 junior Dhruv 

Jena. Jena took the early lead in the first set 3-2 but 

Robinson stormed back with some powerful serves to 

win the set 6-3. Jena steadied himself in the second set 

and controlled almost every game, winning 6-1. In the 3rd set tie-breaker, Jena took an early lead but could 

not find his shot in the end, losing 4-10. Another tough match was at #1 doubles where junior Andy Su and 

freshman Kriss Anto played a shaky first set losing 4-6 but found their rhythm in the second set winning 

the set 6-2. In the 3rd set tie-breaker, the Mustangs duo took control early and never looked back, winning 

the tiebreaker 10-4. Freshman Adit Lahiri and Jace Sai won another tough match with a score of 6-2, 6-4 

at #2 doubles. Juniors Parthiv Algubelli and Nathan Zachariah dominated at #3 doubles, winning 6-2, 6-0. 

After spring break, the Mustangs will resume their league schedule, taking on Los Banos (away) on Monday, 

Beyer (home) on Wednesday and Johansen (away) on Thursday. 

Earlier in the week, the Mustangs defeated the Lathrop Spartans to extend their league winning streak 

over the last 6 years to 50-0. 

Boys Varsity Volleyball beats Ceres 3 - 0 

The Varsity Volleyball Mustangs had a successful night March 21, 2024 against Ceres High School. 

Sophomore middle Andrew Gregory had an exciting night with 10 kills and 2 aces. Senior libero Paras 

Marok led with 3 aces, 19 service receptions, 5 assists and 8 digs. Junior setter Zyston Bright had 32 

assists and 8 digs for the night. Junior outside hitter Manil Mehta closed out with 16 kills for the night. 

Boys Varsity Swimming finishes strong at MHHS 

Swimming and Diving Meet 

The MHHS Mens Varsity Team came out on top against Johansen March 15, 2024. Both the 200 Medley 

and 200 Free relays bettered their Sectional Cut times. Freshman Havish Pathipati swam his fastest 50 

Free Time ever with a 28.20. 

The Softball Mustangs secured another league 

victory, defeating Johansen 19-2 on March 19th 

Right from the start, the Mustangs took control of the game and maintained their lead throughout, scoring 

in every inning. Their disciplined approach at the plate paid off, resulting in 15 hits and 8 walks. Standout 

performances came from Isabel Obaob, Mackenzie Coffman, and Makena Hilton, each with three hits, 

while Coffman, Hilton, and Suri Bakri contributed three runs each. Cassidy Townsley's keen eye earned 

her three walks, leading the team in this aspect. Luna Lopez pitched a solid game for Mountain House, 

allowing only two hits and two runs over five innings, while striking out eight and issuing just one walk. 

Come Support Your Fellow Mustangs by 

Attending Some of the Home Games Below! 

Submitted by Allie Shandonay 

Varsity Home Games this Month 

Come support your fellow MHHS Mustangs with attending some of our Varsity Spring Sports Home Games: 

Baseball: 

Wednesday, 4/10 @ 4:00 PM VS Beyer High 

Saturday, 4/13 @ 11:00 AM VS Bear Creek High (Non League) 

Friday, 4/19 @ 4:00 PM VS Pacheco High 

Friday, 4/26 @ 4:00 PM VS Lathrop High 

Monday, 4/29 @ 4:00 PM VS Ceres High 

Softball: 

Monday 4/8 @ 4:00 PM VS Beyer High 

Tuesday 4/9 @ 4:00 PM VS Ceres High 

Thursday, 4/18 @ 4:00 PM VS Johansen High 

Tuesday, 4/23 @ 4:00 PM VS Los Banos High 

Tuesday 4/30 @ 4:00 PM VS Pacheco 

Boys’ Tennis: 

Wednesday, 4/3 @ 3:30 PM VS Beyer High 

Monday, 4/8 @ 3:00 PM VS Manteca High (Non League) 

Wednesday, 4/10 @ 3:00 PM Grace Davis High 

Monday, 4/15 @ 3:00 PM Rodriguez High (Non League) 

Monday, 4/22 @ 9:00 AM (League Tournament- WAC Singles) 

Wednesday, 4/24 @ 9:00 AM (League Tournament- WAC Doubles) 

Boys Volleyball: 

Tuesday, 4/2 @ 6:30 PM VS Johansen High 

Thursday, 4/11 @ 6:30 PM VS Pacheco High 

Thursday, 4/18 @ 6:30 PM VS Lathrop High



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In Person Classes 

DEPT CODE DAYS TIME/MODALITY COURSE UNITS INSTRUCTOR DEPT CODE DAYS TIME/MODALITY COURSE UNITS INSTRUCTOR 

COM ST 1A 50159 M 8:00am-10:50am Public Speaking 3.0 Miles Cochran 

and Online 6hrs/wk online 

COM ST 1A 50157 W 6:00pm-8:50pm Public Speaking 3.0 Emily Cross 


ENG 1A 50169 M 6:30pm-9:20pm Reading and Composition 3.0 Rachel Moraes 


ENG 1A 50167 W 8:00am-10:50am Reading and Composition 3.0 Margaret Hamilton 


ENG 1B 50173 TH 6:30pm-9:20pm College Composition and Literature 3.0 Rachel Moraes 


ENG 1B 50171 T 8:00am-10:50am College Composition and Literature 3.0 Margaret Hamilton 


PHYSC 10 50679 TT 12:00pm-4:30pm LAB Introduction to Physics 4.0 Susan Mokhtari 

and Online LEC 9hr/wk online 

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ONLINE CLASSES 

DEPT CODE SESSION DATES COURSE UNITS INSTRUCTOR DEPT CODE SESSION DATES COURSE UNITS INSTRUCTOR 

ART 3 50835 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Art Appreciation 3.0 Mary Weppler-Van Diver ENG 30 50161 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 The Film as Literature 3.0 Julie Jose 

BIM 1A 50477 4 wks- 6/10-7/7 Beginning Keyboarding 1.0 Lourdes Sanchez ENG 30 50162 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 The Film as Literature 3.0 Julie Jose 

BIOL 11 50185 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Human Biology 4.0 Amir Assadi-Rad 

ENG 38 50103 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Mythology 3.0 Nicole Brown 

BIOL 11 50186 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Human Biology 4.0 Amir Assadi-Rad 

FCS 6 50061 Full Term-5/27-8/21 Nutrition 3.0 Carol Thomas 

BUS 20 50484 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Introduction to Business 3.0 Martha Villarreal 

HIST 17A 50289 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 History of the United States 3.0 Trevor Deane 

CIVIL 3 50430 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Autobiography of Civil 3.0 Kaliopi Pappas 

HIST 17A 50290 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 History of the United States 3.0 Kaliopi Pappas 

COM ST 1A 50041 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Public Speaking 3.0 Miles Cochran 

MATH 39 50192 8 wks- 6/10-8/2 Precalculus 6.0 Van Ma 

COM ST 1A 50042 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Public Speaking 3.0 Mariela Guzman 

MATH 37 50399 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 College Algebra 3.0 Savita Bhagi 

COM ST 1A 50043 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Public Speaking 3.0 Mariela Guzman 

MUSIC 4 50524 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Exploring Music 3.0 Bruce Southard 

COM ST 1A 50044 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Public Speaking 3.0 Kathleen Bruce 

MUSIC 4 50525 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Exploring Music 3.0 Bruce Southard 

COM ST 1A 50045 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Public Speaking 3.0 Jeffrey Toney 

POLSC 1 50332 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Ameri Government/Institut 3.0 Salvador Tolentino 

COUN 19 50842 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Intro College/Ed Planning 1.0 Virginia Franco 

PSYCH 1 50341 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Introduction to Psychology 3.0 Katie Bautch 

DRAMA 10 50389 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Introduction to Theatre 3.0 TBA 

PSYCH 3 50359 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Personal and Social Psychology 3.0 Brandon Youngblood 

ECE 21 50499 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Child/Adolescent Development 3.0 Edward Lewis 

PSYCH 30 50780 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Human Sexuality 3.0 Edward Olpin 

ECON 5 50440 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Principles of Macroeconomics 3.0 Joel Beutel 

RELGN 14A 50448 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Great Religions Eastern World 3.0 Carol McCandless 

ENG 1A 50164 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Reading and Composition 3.0 Olujide Osikomaiya SOCIO 1A 50377 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Introduction to Sociology 3.0 Yvonne Berenguer 

ENG 1A 50165 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Reading and Composition 3.0 Kathleen Gallup 

SOCIO 1A 50378 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Introduction to Sociology 3.0 Yvonne Berenguer 

ENG 1A 50166 6 wks- 6/10-7/21 Reading and Composition 3.0 Kathleen Gallup 

STATS 12 50425 6 wks- 5/27-7/71 Introduction to Prob/Stat 4.0 Savita Bhagi 

Fall 2024 Priority Registration begins May 6th & Open Registration begins May 20th



MHHS Speech and Debate Excels at State Qualifier Tourney 

Submitted by: Suresh Uppal 

Congratulations to our MHHS Speech and Debate 

team as they competed in the Yosemite Forensic 

League State Qualifier tournament on 2/23-2/24. 

This challenging competition was held in Turlock 

High School with high stakes of attending the prestigious 

CHSSA State Tournament. The team prepared 

and excelled with 25 finalists and 15 qualifying to 

the State Championship. The team would like to 

thank the MHHS and LUSD admin and staff, our 

team advisors Mrs. Pillai and Ms. Oo, parents, and 

the MH community for supporting the growth and 

competitive opportunities of the team. We learn and 

achieve new heights with your continued backing. 

1st Qualifying - Shreya Lakshmanan (Informative Speaking) 

1st Qualifying - Rohin Prashanth (National Extemporaneous) 

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1st Qualifying - Tvishi Medathana (International Extemporaneous) 

1st Qualifying - Hamsika Nittala (Impromptu Speaking) 

1st Qualifying - Arpit Uppal (Congress Debate) 

2nd Qualifying - Raihan Wicaksono and Sweekrit Bhatnagar 

(Public Forum Debate) 

2nd Qualifying - Dhruv Gupta and Tanish Dutta (DUO Interpretation) 

3rd Qualifying - Amogh Janganure and Rohin Prashanth (Public 

Forum Debate) 

3rd Qualifying - Saiyuktha Veeramalla (Original Advocacy) 

3rd Qualifying - Aarush Narayanan (Humorous Interpretation) 

3rd Qualifying - Nithila Senthil Kumar (National Extemporaneous) 

3rd Qualifying - Tvishi Medathana (Lincoln Douglas Debate) 

3rd Qualifying - Anjana Bharathiraja (International Extemporaneous) 

4th Qualifying - Siyona Sinha (Congress Debate) 

4th - Sahasra Dronavalli and Sukanya Dhiman (DUO Interpretation) 

4th - Anjana Bharathiraja (Original Oratory) 

4th - Sahaj Madaan and Emannuel Peter (Public Forum Debate) 

5th - Mohak Dhruv and Nithila Senthil Kumar (Public Forum 

Debate) 

5th - Rifa Sipai (Lincoln Douglas Debate) 

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