Spanish Ranch #1 Information

RESIDENT MANAGERS/OFFICE Manager: Teresa Cruz, Rutherford Investment Co. Office address: 28400 Granada Circle Phone: 510-783-5535 Office hours: 9-12 and 1:30-4 Monday-Friday. Rent may be dropped in mail slot in office door (next to laundry room). Jeffrey Stoops, Assistant Manager On-call for emergencies Sat.-Sun.-Holidays In an emergency, call 510-783-5535. Call will be directed to pager (510-312-0277). ORGANIZATIONS The Spanish Ranch #1 Association and the Spanish Ranch #1 Ladies Club are automatically comprised of park residents. There are no dues. MEETINGS of the Association Board are the FIRST THURSDAY at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Clubhouse. Residents welcome. LADIES CLUB meets the SECOND THURSDAY of each month at 12 NOON in the Main Clubhouse. The LUNCH BUNCH meets the THIRD THURSDAY of each month to go out to lunch at various area restaurants. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH meets the SECOND TUESDAY of alternate months at 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse BINGO is the FIRST and LAST SATURDAY of each month. MISCELLANEOUS The Clubhouses are available to residents for private affairs. Contact the Office, 510-783-5535 SWIMMING POOL / HOT TUB Pool open May-October. Hot Tub open year round. The POOL ROOM inside Main Clubhouse is available for residents to use. See the office for a key. COMPLAINTS/SUGGESTIONS/REPORTS are to be submitted to Park Management in WRITING and must be SIGNED. For any complaints or suggestions concerning safety, maintenance, replace/repair, notify the Executive Board as well. This may be done through the website at www.spanishranch1.org, RESIDENT SUGGESTION/COMPLAINT FORM ON PAGE 14. Bus transportation information on page 15.

SR-1 Association & Community Contacts

ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President: Patty Smith 784-0105 Vice President: Dawn Plaskon 887-2199 Secretary: Jeanie Schultz 784-1997 Treasurer: Peggy Nichols 782-8950 ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD Marvin Daley 783-0360 Clint Dean 266-0979 Brenda Glover 303-2308 Jerry Higgins 410-6893 Barbara Sacks 783-8176 Spanish Ranch I Association Officers and Executive Board Members meet the FIRST THURSDAY of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse unless otherwise announced. ALL RESIDENTS WELCOME Annual Membership Meeting held each April. COMMITTEES Dime Bingo . . . . . . . . . . Lorraine Schmuck, 783-7294 HMOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Lunch Bunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Horton, 732-6671 Welcoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open COMMUNITY CONTACT CHAIRPERSONS Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron Gomez, 782-5183 Neighborhood Watch . . . . Peggy Nichols, 782-8950 N.E.R.T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dawn Plaskon, 887-2199 EL TORO Jeanie Schultz 784-1997 e-mail: eltoro.editor@comcast.net Deadline for all submissions to the El Toro is the 10th of each month for the following month. WEBMASTER: Rev. Charles Eldred webmaster@spanishranch1.org EL TORO MAGAZINE
is published monthly by Mobile Home Park Magazines and distributed by volunteers around the first of the month. Dates and times of activities are noted on the calendar therein. Special activities will be announced in the regular pages. Extra copies of the magazine (or replacement copies if you got missed) are available in the Main Clubhouse after distribution is complete.

Residents are welcome at the meeting of the

SR1 Association Board

THURSDAY,
August 2, 2012 7:00 p.m.

in the main clubhouse

the first Thursday of each month. Residents are invited to attend.

A special meeting will be called any time there is a need to gather park residents for anything other than routine business.

The Executive Board meets on

PARK WEBSITE! for SPANISH RANCH 1

RESIDENT INFO www.spanishranch1.org
The El Toro and the Bylaws of the Spanish Ranch 1 Association are posted here.

Voicemail phone number for the association is: 510-274-1771

SR1 RESIDENTS DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO

GIVE AWAY OR SELL?

Or are YOU looking for something?

The El Toro will accept listings from residents for household items or furniture, pet/kid stuff, roommate wantedwhatever you might post on the bulletin boards that you want to get rid of or want to acquire. If you have a fundraiser or special event for your kids school, we can give it a few lines here. We cannot accept commercial ads like real estate or Avon, or in-home care services. (Basically anything that requires a license, be it home nursing or building contractor, must go through the publisher.) Put together what you want to say and email text/pix to the editor by the 10th of the month for the following month: eltoro.editor@comcast.net. Inquire of the editor if youre not sure if your item qualifies. Be sure to include your contact information (name, phone #, best time to call, especially if you work), and a price, if applicable in your item. You must also provide your address to verify that you are a resident, but it wont be published unless you want it to be. FOR SALE Elliptical exercise bike $65.00 Call 510-784-1008

Be paid to participate in a pre-market focus group

(minimum 2 hours) for you to play new board game. You will be asked to fill out a short survey afterward. Will take place at Spanish Ranch Clubhouse. Refreshments served. Prefer mature players, but anyone welcome. Younger than 18 must have adult with them. Please call Kirby at 510 566 4089 or email at KirbyLWaite @aol.com

For Sale $10 all

I will pay $10 per hour

3 green glass storage containers with new seals. Call 784-1997

The Social Committee is brimming with ideas for fun things to do in the park but they cant do it without help! Among the things suggested: ice cream social pancake breakfast movie night or game night bike safety seminar Sulphur Creek naturalist talk (again) more informational events

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The possibilities are endless! If you are willing to help in any way, from setup to cleanup, from cooking to organizing games, please let us know. If you have an event to suggest and are willing to help put it on, let us know that too. Call the association voicemail 274-1771 or any of the officers (listed on page 1) to volunteer and lets get the party started!

October 8, 1923 July 3, 2012

Resident of the Spanish Ranch Park since 1974 (38 years) and past association president. From a pioneering ranching family who homesteaded Texas and New Mexico in the early 1800s, Bill was born in Taft California to Volley and Bessie Casey during the great oil boom in the 1920s. Bill was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and is survived by his four children, Bob Casey (Kathy Elderton), John Casey (Annie), Janet Munroe (Bill Montgomery) and Lois Zaragoza (Jeanne Muylaert), grandchildren Amy (Matt), Corey (Lanae), Will, David (Jenna), Susan, Serena, great-grandchildren Ainsley, Lorelei, Kailin, Kaylee, Patrick, Gordon and Hailey and proceeded in death by a grandson Jeff. Bill joined the Navy out of high school and was stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. He continued his career with the Navy, serving in WWII, Korean and Vietnam, becoming the Chief Engineerman on Navy vessels and was honorably discharged at the rank of Chief Petty Officer in 1961. He then began a second career and spent the next 15 years at Hunters Point Shipyard in San Francisco and Military Sealift Command in Oakland. Upon his retirement, he traveled the U.S. and Alaska with a 5th wheel trailer visiting friends and family. Bill spent his spare time building Doll Houses for his two granddaughters and handmade clocks for all. Always the good neighbor and offering a hand when needed. All that knew him respected him. He was an honest, hard working man. He lived with great integrity, taught lessons of responsibility and raised all of his children to be independent individuals. He was a great father and friend. Bill will be remembered at a memorial on August 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM, at the Spanish Ranch I Community Center in Hayward. All who would like to share their memories of Bill with family and friends are welcome.

William J. Casey

Join us for

First and Last Saturdays of each month,

BINGO

Snack bar open before play and during breaks serving nachos, hot dogs, sodas, snacks. Residents are welcome to stop by the snack bar and get lunch, sodas or snacks (but no one under 18 after play starts).

NOON TO 3:00 P.M.

Ron Gomez, coordinator 782-5183

Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.

NOTICE
Per state law, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in the clubhouse during Bingo
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Please Donate:
August through October we are collecting

SPANISH RANCH 1 LADIES CLUB

Open to all park women

Hygiene Supplies,
(Diapers, toilet paper, tissues, powdered laundry detergent)

Join the Lunch Bunch

Come join our group of park women as we visit area restaurants. Youll get acquainted with some great gals! LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE
The Lunch Bunch meets on the third THURSDAY (unless otherwise announced) of each month at 12 noon. All are welcome to join us as we visit area restaurants. Call Wilma, 397-5701, to let her know youre coming (so we know how many to tell the restaurant). Lady friends are welcome. 2012 Aug 16 Sept 20 Oct 18 Nov 15 December Sweet Tomatoes Sizzlers Mimis Elephant Bar Christmas Party Fremont Hayward Hayward Hayward

You like to eat, right?

Toiletries,
(soap, shampoo-like you pick up from your hotel, razors, shaving cream)

food staples
(beans or canned chili, rice, canned meats, chicken and fish, oatmeal and low-sugar cereals)

to benefit South Hayward Parish of

HaywardCAN

(Community Action Network)

Donations go to shelters and homeless outreach in our South Hayward area. To make a donation as part of our drive, please call 510-274-1771 and leave a message or e-mail president@spanishranch1.org to request a pickup of your donation. Donations may also be dropped off at the Bingo snack bar on Bingo Saturdays or with managers any time the office is open.

Questions, Ruth 732-6671 or Myrtle 786-1182 If you are interested in joining us and want to carpool, please call Ruth, 732-6671, or Jeanie 784-1997.

Join the Ladies Club at noon on the second Thursday for

DIME BINGO!

About SR-1 Charity Drives

In addition to the ongoing Food Drive for the Alameda County Food Bank food barrels, residents have an opportunity to contribute to other worthy causes throughout the year. February-April: We collect for the Animal shelter in time for their spring influx of puppies and kittens. May-July: School supplies are gathered to benefit Haywards Tools for Schools which distributes them to needy families in August before school starts. Aug-October: Hygiene and sanitary supplies and food staples for HaywardCAN (Community Action Network) which coordinates donations and volunteerism to help local residents in need and for homeless outreach. November-January: One Warm Coat drive

Ladies! Bring your lunch and lets get together. Dessert provided. Costs only a dime a game, winner take all! + .25 for the bank which gets raffled back to somebody at the first gathering in January.

Come to the Main clubhouse on the Second Thursday, at noon!

For more information call Lorraine Schmuck 783-7294
Dime Bingo 2012 Dessert Schedule:
August: Louise September: Pat October: Lorraine November: Irene December: Christmas Party

NATIONAL NIGHT OuT!

Americas Night Out Against Crime!
National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer nation.

Join your neighbors for

CHIPS & SODA Tuesday, August 7, 2012 6:00-7:30 P.M.

Poolside patio at Main Clubhouse
Sponsored by Neighborhood Watch, NERT and SR1 Association, with additional financial support from Los Rancheros Charities (Bingo) and local realtors Ron Gomez, Prudential of California; Todd Su, Realty World; Ernest Costa, Advantage Homes

FREE HOTDOGS,

Representatives from the Hayward Police Department will drop by as they are available. We will serve between 6 and 7:30 p.m. or until the food is gone. Please come and meet your neighbors and management. Stick around after you eat to get acquainted with other residents.

Balloons Games Prizes Drawing

Our neighborhood will join others throughout Hayward and thousands of communities nationwide for this Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by Hayward Neighborhood Alert, will involve more than 9,800 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. This nationwide event is designed to strengthen neighborhood spirit and unity, raise crime prevention awareness, and develop partnerships between the city and the community on a street, block and city-wide level.

Come help keep our neighborhood pleasant and clean by joining our bimonthly

CREEK CLEANuP

Saturday, August 18, 2012 9 a.m. - noon

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Clint Dean, 266-0979 Peggy Nichols, 782-8950 Judy Allen-Rogers, 785-4894 Patty Little, 783-1534
Report criminal activity the police first, but ALSO to Neighborhood Watch! Call anyone on the team!

Spanish Ranch I

Meet on Folsom Street at the gates to the road along the wall paralleling Miranda.
Direct questions about helping to Dawn at kdplaskon@sbcglobal. net. Or just show up! Heavy gloves and rubber boots are recommended if you are willing to work in the creek channel but you dont have to. Theres trash to pick up on the sides of the channel, the road and the walkway, and we paint out any graffiti thats accumulated.

Canvas gloves, trash picks, garbage bags, paint and rollers are provided. Bottled water also.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING JUNE 12, 2012 7:00 p.m.

ATTENDANCE - 9 Gale Bleth, Crime Prevention Specialist, HPD (NOT AVAILABLE) Police Officer: J. Faria Judy Allen-Rodgers: spoke about the Hayward Police Dept. Ride Along Program on 5-24-12 Crime in Park: OPEN FORUM *5-23-12 Assault/Domestic Violence on Cordoba. Officers were dispatched. *Activity at the back gate-group of kids hanging out on lawn area (SW corner of Madrid and Miranda) where vacant house is. *Speeding on Miranda 4 to 6 nights a week by lowered car with flat black primer paint. Partial Lic# SMS 373 *On Thursday nights a man in his late 20s on a ten speed bike with a flashlight is going thru peoples recycle bins. Coming Up: August 16th: Downtown Street Parties on B Street 5:30 8:30 p.m. JULY 30th: Annual CAR-A-VAN starts at 6 p.m. meet in the parking lot at Southland by JC Penney at 5:00 p.m. to decorate your cars. AUGUST 7th: National Night Out BBQ 6:00 9:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with set-up, cooking, sign-in, serving, clean-up, and games. All help would be GREATLY appreciated. Sign-Up Sheet posted on bulletin board or call 782-8950 Peggy Nichols or 266-0979 Clint Dean October 6th: Public Safety Expo at Southland Mall 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m. PLEASE CHECK City website for info: http://www.ci.hayward.ca.us/

MEETING SCHEDULE:

TUESDAYS 7 p.m. AUGUST 14, 2012

October 9, 2012 December 11, 2012 MAIN CLUBHOUSE Open House at the
New England Village
September 22, 2012 10-12 Chat with Capt. Thor Poulsen and local firemen of the Hayward Fire Dept. See supplies and equipment you should have in your home on outside displays.

Emergency Shed

. . . . . . . Come and check out the bargains! . . . . . . .

Saturday, August 11, 2012 9am-3pm

at the Spanish Ranch Main Clubhouse TABLES INSIDE AND OuTSIDE! BARGAINS GALORE!
Note to vendors: The Clubhouse will be open to vendors only at 7 p.m. Friday evening for setup. Park tables must be covered to protect the surface before set up. Doors open 9 a.m. Saturday. No tires or excessively greasy or dirty items please.

Contact Patty Little, 783-1534 to see if tables are still available.

Notices from Neighbor MH Parks

Eden Roc Flea Market, Sept. 22nd, 9am to 2pm. (28362 Bradshire Rd, Hayward) Eden Gardens Flea Market on October 27th 9am to 3pm. Also HMOA meeting will be held at Eden Gardens on September 15, see page 13. New England Village Womens Club Christmas Holiday Boutique, October 20th, 9am to 2:30pm.

Mind your butts

If you smoke, please dispose of your butts properly.

Dont litter by throwing them in the street, and especially dont throw them in peoples yards.

Small Clubhouse fixed up and available for your events!

Extensive renovation of the small clubhouse has been undertaken, and the space is available for resident use, by reservation. The new kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave and sink. The opposite wall has a counter with a passthrough opening into the main assembly area, making it ideal for serving refreshments at your event. Tables and chairs are available to suit your needs. Theres a whole new bathroom. Future plans include converting the backyard into an outdoor barbecuing area, increasing the versatility of the space. The standard clubhouse reservation procedure applies. Stop by the office to reserve your dates. Photos supplied by

Plumbing issues:
STOP GRAFFITI REWARD PROGRAM
baby wipes disposable diapers feminine supplies Depends or large amounts of rice, potatoes or GREASE!

Please do not flush:

SR1 Manager Teresa Cruz

Newspaper Tubes
currently fashioned from large PVC pipe if your newspaper doesnt supply one, are used to notify residents of events via flyers and the monthly park magazine. Please call the office if you need a tube installed at your home. 783-5535

must be submitted to Park Management in WRITING and must be SIGNED. Only the person with the problem or concern may file the complaint. None will be accepted from third parties on behalf of someone else. Forms are available in a bin on the wall next to the bulletin board in the main clubhouse AND in almost every issue of the El Toro. If you want your elected SR1 Assn leadership help you, please provide a copy to the SR-1 Assn. Give a copy to any member of the board or fill out the form on the website.

COMPLAINTS/ Suggestions or Reports

$500
REWARD RECOMPENSA
For information that leads to the arrest and conviction of graffiti vandals in Hayward. Para informacin que dar lugar a la detencin y a la conviccin de los delincuentes de graffiti en Hayward.

Please Report Vandalism

(tagging too, its vandalism)
Please call the police and then the office if you see anyone vandalizing property in the Park such as breaking street lights, signs and back gate key pad, etc. Please report anything suspicious.

Call: 510-583-5500
English & Espaol More info:
www.hayward-ca-gov 8

Thank you, Teresa Cruz, SR-1 Manager

MANAGERS CORNER
We would like to bring some recent improvements made to the facilities here at Spanish Ranch #1 MHP. Some of these have been mentioned before, but others are more recent. 1. Rutherford remodeled the small club house. If you have not asked to see the new inside including a new kitchen area, please call the office and we will open the building for your inspection. (Photos opposite page) 2. Rutherford installed a new roof on the disaster shed. The old one was leaking and was becoming an eyesore. 3. Rutherford did some major repairs to the roof on the small clubhouse. 4. A new light was added to the South side of the small clubhouse, adding light to a very dark area. 5. Trees were trimmed and shaped at the South side of the small clubhouse. 6. A new light was added near the rear gate visitor parking area. 7. A new concrete sidewalk was added to the rear and North side of the small clubhouse. This new sidewalk goes all the way to the curb in the parking area. No more does one have to balance on stepping stones or travel across the red rock landscaping. We are continuing to refurbish the landscaping around the small clubhouse. A tale of two kittys.. It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. Man o man has anyone seen any cats recently? What about that Attack cat on Macatera? The out-of-door animal situation is getting worse by the month and this topic needs to be revisited. Remember: the Rules and Regulations of Spanish Ranch #1 MHP clearly state that there are to be only two pets per home and they MUST be indoor pets. Please reframe from feeding these outdoor animals as well, if you dont feed them, they will not hang around and continue to be a problem. We have some serious issues with individuals working on their cars in the driveways. Remember, car maintenance is NOT allowed within the confines of Spanish Ranch. Why is this rule being revisited you might ask? During our lot inspections we have noticed oil cans, pans of oil and general automotive maintenance material at the various homes. Oh yes and there is another reason: some individual(s) have been dumping used motor oil into the drains in the car wash areas. THIS IS A NO NO. If you are caught in this behavior, you will be prosecuted. Lot inspections are continuing. We would like to commend the majority of our residents for the OUTSTANDING way the homes are looking. We believe that there is a distinct improvement over the past years. GREAT JOB. Another aspect of these lot inspections is if there have been some issues with the lot maintenance, most of the residents resolved the issues with the greatest of alacrity. Once again, GREAT JOB!! Behavior in the pool area continues to be an issue. Please remember that when you bring guests into our Community, you are responsible for their actions. Guillermos Corner Excessive trash in the car wash areas continues to be an issue. Damage to the wash hoses continues. Guillermo continues to shout out a great big Thanks for the efforts in reporting non operative streetlights. Graffiti throughout the community still plagues us and keep Guillermo very busy. Please remember to report anyone you may see tagging your property. Jeff Stoops Assistant Manager

Food Bank Donations

for the Alameda County Food Bank Barrels,
an ongoing community service project,

may be dropped off in the office.

(Due to scavenging and theft, the barrels are kept in the conference room, but staff will see that all donations are put into them.)

NOTE!
Food donations must be UNOPENED, not perishable and not require refrigeration.

PLEASE DONATE!

Thank you!

H Please notify the office if there is a problem with park facilities or lighting. H Call if you need a tree trimmed or drains are blocked. H ALSO, call the office to report suspicious activity, solicitors, excess noise, etc. H Report criminal activity the police first, but ALSO to park management, and Neighborhood Watch!

PROBLEM?

It is against park rules to wash your car in your driveway or on the streets, Heres why
Park rule 6D states: You may not wash your vehicle in the streets or in your driveway. Car wash areas are provided. If you wash your car in one of the parks two car washes, the water, with all that polluting soap and the scum you wash off, drains into the sewer system. Many people don't realize the storm drain system is separate from the sanitary sewer system which is routed to a treatment plant. The "No Dumping Flows to Bay message that you see here and there informs people that dropping refuse and pollutants in street gutters or catch basins is the same as placing them in a creek or the Bay. Most storm drain systems were installed to remove rainwater from public streets. Typically, storm water is carried to the nearest natural water body, such as a creek. Storm water picks up deposited oil and other contaminants before flowing into a drain. The state recently adopted a Bay Area Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP) requiring new construction of streets and other surfaces, such as roofs, driveways, sidewalks, etc., to drain run-off through a treatment system before discharge to a storm drain. However, this only applies to new construction or reconstruction so will not include all existing streets and roads for many years. Most reputable car wash businesses go to great lengths to make sure the water, soaps, oils and other dirt from your car doesnt end up polluting groundwater, rivers and streams, and so should you. The parks two carwash areas will direct the polluted water into the sewer system, where it can be treated. Both car washes are located on Murcia, the street closest to 880, one about half way down opposite Los Ojos and the other at the very end past Cordoba.

USE THE CARWASH!

At Lets Do Lunch Hayward... and breakfast too, kids receive a free breakfast and lunch while school isnt in session. All kids under 18 have to do is go to any of the sites to automatically receive a free breakfast and lunch. Its that easy! All kids are eligible and all kids can participate. Weekes Community Center, 27182 Patrick Ave., through August 9 | MWTTH | Breakfast 8:00AM to 9:00AM / Lunch 12:00PM to 1:00PM Westminster Hills Outreach Center, 27287 Patrick Ave. | through August 10 | Breakfast 8:30AM to 9:30AM / Lunch 12:00PM to 1:00PM Matt Jimenez Community Center, 28200 Ruus Road | through August 10 | Breakfast 8:30AM to 9:30AM / Lunch 12:30PM to 1:30PM For more information email or call: HUSD Director of Nutrition Services Robin Jones at rjones@husd.k12. ca.us / (510) 723-3890 x28110

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Emergency Shelter Program lists Bingo in honor roll

Los Rancheros Charities, which runs Bingo in Spanish Ranch 1, is a nonprofit organization that regularly donates to various local and national charities. For many years, the Emergency Shelter Program has been one of the recipients of these donations, and Los Rancheros Charities was listed in the Honor Roll of Donors to ESP in their recent newsletter. The Emergency Shelter Program, which is based administratively at 1180 B Street in Hayward, has been serving victims of domestic violence and homeless women and their children in the Hayward Community and the Bay Area since 1972. Their mission, as stated in the newsletter, is to assist women and their children in crisis by providing a safe, temporary home, support services, and hope through empowerment, resulting in self-sufficient clients who return to the community and to help break the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness. The Shelter serves over 350 women and children per year and answers more than 700 crisis calls per year. This largely unheralded agency serves survivors of not only domestic violence, but also the growing problem of human trafficking. The program will celebrate its 40th Anniversary this year, appropriately in October, which is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The community is invited to an evening of celebration, testimonials and fellowship on October 25, 2012, 5-7 p.m. in the Hayward City Hall Rotunda. Donations to ESP are needed and encouraged. The ESP Wish List: Diapers of all sizes Baby wipes New towels Gift cards from area merchants (office products, discount stores, grocery stores) Toothbrushes and toothpaste Home Depot gift cards New twin sheets and bedspreads Go to www.espca.org for more information on how you can help.

YOU SHOULD CALL THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT ALL SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
To report a crime: Dispatch or Non-Emergencies, call 293-7000 For an emergency, dial 9-1-1 Before dialing 911 you must determine if a real emergency has occurred or is imminent and needs response by the police, fire department or paramedics fight now. You will be asked: The location of the emergency: Be specific: "Northeast corner of Main and A", not "somewhere on Main." Type of emergency: A robbery in progress, a house fire, an unconscious person, a fist fight. Weapons involved: Guns, knives, bottles sticks, even a car. Weapons may be simulated. Who's involved: Do you know them? How many? Give descriptions of each. Any obstacles that might hinder emergency units from responding: bars on a house, vicious dog, chemical spill, etc. Facts only, please: Don't exaggerate; be factual and honest. Offer only what you are sure of. If you are unsure or don't know, tell that to the operator. Reporting Non-Emergencies The dispatch communications center is busy at times and may ask that you hold on the line. Please be patient. When your call is answered, be prepared to give complete information about who it happened to, what happened, where it happened, when or how long ago, and any weapons used. Give cross streets for locations and license plates for vehicle descriptions. It is also a good idea to update dispatch on information as situations change. Please remember, just because you see the police in your neighborhood frequently, or you see a patrol car pass by, that the police know everything that goes on there. They depend on you to be the eyes and ears for them. You may have important information they don't always see or hear from a patrol car. Call the police about all suspicious activity Do not hesitate to call the police. It is important for the public to feel comfortable when calling the police. If you think you should call the police, then pick up the phone and call 293-7000 (non-emergency) or 911 for a life-threatening emergency or a crime-in-progress. Don't assume that someone else has called the police. Don't worry about "bothering" the police and don't worry about being embarrassed if your suspicions prove unfounded. It is better to act than to think about what could happen if you didn't act at all.

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Minutes of the SR1 Board MeetingJuly 5, 2012

Meetings of the elected Spanish Ranch I Executive Board are held on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise announced) at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse. ALL residents are welcome to attend! The July 5, 2012 Meeting of Spanish Ranch 1 Association Board was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Pat Smith. All officers and board members were present except Dawn who was out of town, Peggy who was sick and Brenda. Guest: Kathi Calvert. The pledge of allegiance was said. The minutes of the June meeting were approved with the correction that Dawn Plaskon will serve as HMOA Secretary and not VP. The Treasurers report emailed by Peggy Nichols showed no activity for the previous month. Committee Reports: Helping Hand Marvin reported no activity. SocialGiven that only Jeanie showed up for the announced Social Committee meeting, with a couple others stopping by very briefly to say they werent available, the president proposed that we Lead by Event. Someone must be willing to lead a proposed event and then that person will be responsible for that event. If no leader steps forward, then the event will not be calendared and planned. Some events, such as National Night Out, are understood to be the responsibility of the Neighborhood Watch group and the annual pool party is handled by the SR1 Association. Kathi Calvert was in attendance and volunteered to be the point person for a Halloween Party, scheduled for Saturday, October 27 after Bingo. Pat Smith and Dawn Plaskon are in charge of the Spaghetti Feed, scheduled for Saturday, September 22. Patty Little has agreed to be the contact person, not only for the flea market on August 11, but also for a Craft Fair, scheduled for Nov. 17. General discussion brought the consensus that association leadership is willing to lend experience and expertise to make an event happen if a resident steps forward to help. Notices are being published asking for volunteers to help with community events in any capacity. Community Reports: Neighborhood Watch has a meeting scheduled for August 14. Planning is well underway for the annual National Night Out gathering on August 7. Clint reported that there have been few calls to the Neighborhood Watch phone numbers but information has filtered in by the grapevine. Driveway plates have been stolen here and there, and there was a recent late night disturbance on Salamanca for which police were called. Clint, Peggy and Barbara went to a Neighborhood Alert meeting at city hall and mentioned a citizen complaining about all the questions asked by the operators in response to a 9-1-1 call. The individual was unhappy that all these questions were asked instead of just sending a police car. Since this is a common worry and complaint, our local NW committee will supply information for publication explaining the 9-1-1 process and why the questions are necessary to clarify the type of response needed. HMOA The next meeting is September 15, 2012. The need for an HMOA representative to replace Fran La Torre, who served ably for years, was discussed. Dawn will, of course, attend as an officer, but an individual not already on the board would be a great asset to help keep track of legislation and actions that affect the mobile home community as a whole. It was decided to appeal to the community, plus run information about HMOA and its aims in the park publication more frequently. NERT The parkwide canvas of the park to get emergency prep info has been completed. Forms have been returned by more than 100 residents, representing about 25% of the park and they are still coming in. An Emergency Prep meeting will be held August 21 to go over the results and plan the next steps. Old Business Charity Drives: The current collection effort to benefit Tools for Schools has seen no donations at all. The previous drive for the animal shelter gleaned a couple boxes of food and used towels. A moderate number of coats have already been collected in advance of the next One Warm Coat drive and are stored in association space. New Business The problem of people wearing street clothes in the pool and hot tub is of concern to many. Management was asked to put up signs stating proper swim attire was required for the pools but have refused. People wearing street clothes and underwear in the pools is seen to be a serious health issue. Obviously unwilling to address this issue even though its in the Pool Rules other than mentioning it in the Managers Column, management stated that no other park had such signage. This was disproved by photos of the signage of practically every other MH park in Hayward which specifies appropriate swimwear. New flags It was pointed out that the existing flags flying from the pole in the courtyard are worn out and tattered. Jerry Higgins stated hed given those to the park in the first place but it wasnt discussed further due to time constraints. Respectfully submitted, Jeanie Schultz, Secretary Upcoming events: Next meeting August 2 National Night Out August 7 Neighborhood Watch August 14 NERT/Disaster Emergency Prep Meeting August 21

Treasurers Report For June 2012

No activity Ending Balance $746.02

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The Hayward Mobilehome Owners association was founded in 1979 by the late Vincent M. Haertel, a community leader and resident of Spanish Ranch I Mobilehome Park. Mr. Haertel realized the need to bring Haywards nine mobile home parks together under one organization in order to successfully defend, protect and preserve our unique lifestyle as we are both home owners as well as renters. HMOA, Inc. is incorporated under Californias Mutual Benefit Non-Profit Corporation Law. Additionally, HMOA has also attained Federal tax exemption status and is registered with Californias Department of Justice, Registry of Charitable Trusts. In the early 1980s Mr. Haertel and other mobile home park leaders worked closely with the City of Hayward to create our Citys Mobilehome Space Rent Stabilization Ordinance to protect park residents from unfair rent practices. Several enhancements to this ordinance have been enacted in the past decade such as a mandatory meet and confer which was instituted to streamline the arbitration process should a park owner wish to pass through additional costs beyond the allowable rent. And meet and confer can save residents the enormous expense of legal council. HMOA, Inc. holds five general meetings per year and we rotate meeting venues throughout our nine parks. We break during the Summer months. As the primary purpose of HMOA is the sharing and exchange of information, a portion of every meeting is devoted to Open Forum. This is where park residents can communicate concerns and sometimes a resident from another park has experienced a similar encounter and can be of assistance in resolving the issue. We also have guest speakers at our meetings who speak on a variety of subjects from Spectrum offerings to emergency preparedness concerns. To support this theme, we created a website at www.hmoa.net. which gives mobile home residents a great deal of information concerning our very unique lifestyle. The website also features a useful reference section which addresses general concerns and who to contact for information on many topics. Additionally, www.hmoa.net provides updates on Municipal and State legislation as it pertains to mobilehome living. The website also features an e-mail address where mobilehome residents can communicate and receive answers to questions and concerns. Annual dues is only $5.00 per household and any amount donated in excess is placed in HMOAs legal fund. So, please consider joining us on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Spanish Ranch I Mobilehome Park and share your concerns. Or, just come by to enjoy some coffee and donuts with members of your mobilehome community. By working together we CAN and ARE making a difference. Very sincerely yours, HMOA STEERING COMMITTEE

Hayward Mobilehome Owners Assn, Inc. - A History

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Our next meeting will be held on

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Eden Gardens MHP

1150 W. Winton, Hayward, CA
We sincerely hope that you will be able to join us.
AS PARKING IS LIMITED, PLEASE CONSIDER CAR POOLING

AT 10 A. M. AT

Upcoming meetings: November 17, 2012 Pueblo Springs

Cat Owners!
Keep em IN!
Only INDOOR pets are allowed in the park.
Keep your cat in the house and s/he wont be out burying piles of poop in someones yard for them to run into while theyre trying to plant flowers. DIIIIS-GUSTING!

Be a responsible pet owner!

Are weeds, rubbish, or overgrown plants on your lot a cause for concern? Is your home in need of sprucing up with washing or painting?

SR-1 Helping Hand

Were here to help!

Give us a call, and well see what our team can do to extend a helping hand. Call us, or park management, to schedule a lot assessment. 510-274-1771 (Assn msg); Marvin 783-0360.

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ATTENTION!

Soliciting donations or work, door-to-door sales of any kind, door-knob hanging or distributing ads or flyers by entities outside the park is

Main Clubhouse, Small Clubhouse and the BBQ area in the courtyard are available for your events!
Both clubhouses and the BBQ area courtyard may be reserved by residents for private events. Call the office, 783-5535, for information.

PROHIBITED!
DONT let anyone into your home!
TELL the intruders that soliciting is not allowed and if they do not leave the park immediately, call the police! Then report them to the office. Help keep our residents safe!

From the Editor

Articles that appear in the El Toro are presented as an informational service to the residents. Contents are the option of the editor but do not necessarily represent the opinion of the editor, the homeowners association or management. Reader response is welcome. Your article must be in my paper tube at 28408 Granada Circle, or posted to my e-mail address, no later than the 10th of the month. All submissions must be signed with your name/phone number included, as any article must be verified. Your name will not appear, if you so request. Editor has the right to edit for space or libel. Articles considered in bad taste will not be printed. Submissions must meet the Editorial Guidelines as set forth by Mobile Home Park Magazines. If you are submitting an item someone e-mailed to you, COPY IT and PASTE it into a NEW e-mail window to send to us: eltoro.editor@comcast.net. Thanks, Jeanie Schultz, editor

THWART THE THIEVES!

Put your mail in the

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

located in front of Main Clubhouse close to the street (near Park map).

MAILBOX

BUS SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Route number 68 (which replaced line 77), a 2-directional circular route, services both the South Hayward BART station, as well as the Union Landing Shopping Center. Weekdays, going to South Hayward BART, board the bus across the street at Tampa / Folsom (where the park is) hourly from 6:32am until 8:32pm, arriving at BART at 6:46am until 8:46pm. Weekends / Holidays, service is from 6:32am until 6:32pm. Weekdays, returning from South Hayward BART, board the counter-clockwise, Tampa directional bus hourly from 6:30am until 8:30pm, arriving Spanish Ranch at 6:42am until 8:42pm. Weekends and Holidays, service is from 6:00am until 6:00pm. Weekdays, going to Union Landing, board the bus at the corner in front of the 2 houses at Tampa / Folsom hourly from 6:37am until 8:37pm, arriving at Union Landing at 6:54am until 8:54pm. On Weekends/ Holidays, service is from 6:37am until 6:37pm Weekdays, returning from Union Landing, Board the clockwise, Tampa directional bus hourly from 6:22am until 8:22PM, arriving Spanish Ranch at 6:39am until 8:39pm. Weekends / Holidays, service is from 6:22am until 6:22pm. Additional frequency (now every 45 minutes, as opposed to every 1-2 hours) has been added to the Tuesday & Friday shoppers shuttle (Spanish Ranch to Southland Route 391). Busses now leave the Spanish Ranch Clubhouse at 10:10, 10:55, 11:40am, 12:25, 1:10, and 1:55pm and arrive at Southland Mall at 10:35, 11:20am, 12:05, 12:50, 1:35, and 2:20pm. NOTE The last trip leaving Spanish Ranch at 1:55pm which arrives at Southland Mall at 2:20pm has no direct return trip back to Spanish Ranch. Return trips leave Southland Mall at 10:42, 11:27am, 12:12, 12:57 and 1:42pm, arriving back at Spanish Ranch at 10:55, 11:40am, 12:25, 1:10, and 1:55pm. Route 22: For those who wish to walk to/from Tennyson Ave, on weekdays route 22 will go to the South Hayward BART station every 30 minutes from 6:22am until 11:22pm weekdays, and hourly on weekends and holidays from 6:22am until 11:22pm. From the South Hayward BART station going down Tennyson will leave every 30 minutes from 6:04am until 11:04pm weekdays, and hourly on weekends and holidays from 6:17am until 11:17pm. Route 22 is a circular route, serving Tennyson, Hesperian (both Chabot College and Southland Mall), Winton, and both Hayward and South Hayward BART stations along Mission Blvd. Visit AC Transits web site at www.actransit.org for more information. AC TRANSIT FARES $2.00 ages 18-64, ages 5-17 and 65+ are $1.00. Transfer good for 1.5 hours is an addl 25.

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AUGUST
SUN JUL 29 MON JUL 30 TUES JUL 31 WED 1

2012
THURS 2 SR-1 Assn Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. All residents are welcome to attend. FRI 3 SAT 4

CAR-AVAN
Southland Mall 5:00pm BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 5 6

BINGO 12-3

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 10 El Toro Deadline 11

NATl NIGHT OUT

6 p.m. on

9
LADIES CLUB

DIME BINGO

FLEA MARKET 9-3

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 12 13 14 15 16

LADIES CLUB

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 17 18 MEMORIAL for Bill Casey 11 a.m. All residents are welcome to attend.

Neighborhood Watch
7 p.m. BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 19 20 21 22

LUNCH BUNCH
BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 230 241

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Emergency Prep
7 p.m.

BINGO 12-3

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 26 27 28 29 30

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 31 SEP 1

BINGO 12-3

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m.

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m.

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