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 are encouraged to attend. 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: Pat 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 Clint, 266-0979; Judy, 785-4894; Patty, 783-1534 N.E.R.T. . . . . Jeanie Schultz/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 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,
February 7, 2013 7:00 p.m.
in the main clubhouse
The Executive Board meets on 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.

ARE OPEN FOR OFFICERS OF THE SPANISH RANCH 1 ASSN.

made up of homeowners and residents of Spanish Ranch 1 MH Park

NOMINATIONS

THE ELECTION WILL BE HELD

APRIL 4, 2013
AT THE ANNUAL

MEMBERSHIP MEETING.
Three or four officers and four to six board members will be elected by the residents in attendance at the April meeting. Please see the excerpt from the By Laws about Elected Officers, on page 12 for the description of the duties of each office. The number of officers and board members will depend on community interest in serving in the positions. The positions are open to any registered resident living at Spanish Ranch 1. Newly elected persons assume office May 1. If YOU want to run for an office or are willing to serve on the Board, please contact ANY member of the current board or leave a message for on the associations voicemail 510-274-1771.

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.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor are welcome on any subject. Send to: eltoro.editor@comcast.net. (You MUST sign your name but we wont use it if you so request.)

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

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JOIN OUR CREEK CLEANUP

Saturday, February 16 9-12
We skipped December so some litter and graffiti has accumulated and we want to keep ahead of it. Many hands make light work, so please join us in our efforts to keep our neighborhood looking cared for, which helps make it uninviting to the criminal element. Anyone interested in helping out with this cleanup can e-mail Dawn at kdplaskon@sbcglobal.net. Or just show up!

First and Last Saturdays of each month,

BINGO

Join us for

NOON TO 3:00 P.M.

Snack bar open before play and during breaks serving nachos, hot dogs, sodas, snacks.

Meet at FOLSOM STREET gates to creek area.

Gloves, garbage bags, tools provided.

Rain cancels
Our responsibility includes graffiti cleaning and trash pickup on the west side of the flood control channel (part of Ward Creek) that runs the length of Spanish Ranch I, between Folsom Avenue and Pacheco Street. This area is just the other side of the wall that borders the park behind the homes on Miranda Street.

Ron Gomez, coordinator 782-5183

Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.

Per state law, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in the clubhouse during Bingo

NOTICE

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

COFFEE

is available in the Clubhouse daily during regular office hours for residents of Spanish Ranch 1.

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!

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

Newspaper Tubes

Saturday, February 23, 2013 5:00-7:00 p.m in the Main Clubhouse (after Bingo)
Menu: CHILI
12 and over
with or without beans

soft drinks/water
are T to sh ESSER ank barrel. D bring a e Food B Please r th item fo and an

Corn Bread Cole Slaw

$3.00 a plate
ages 6-12

$1.00 a plate 5 and under FREE

Reservations required

To reserve your spot, call Pat Smith at 510-784-0105 or Dawn Plaskon at 510-372-2420 DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS FEBRUARY 16 Clubhouses available for your events!
Both the main clubhouse and the small clubhouse may be reserved by residents for private events. The BBQ and patio area next to the pool may also be reserved, Call the office, 783-5535, for information. 4

Please do not flush:

Plumbing issues:

baby wipes disposable diapers feminine supplies Depends or large amounts of rice, potatoes or GREASE!

Comedy Corner
Unanswerable

contributed by S. Higman (no. 201)

(most copyright info unknown - web-exchange)

New Car
A man and his wife were driving through country on his way from New York to California. Looking at his fuel gauge, he decided to stop at the next gasoline station and fill up. About 15 minutes later, he spots a Mobil station and pulls over to the high octane pump. What can I do for yall? asks the attendant. Fill er up with high test, replies the driver. While the attendant is filling up the tank, hes looking the car up and down. What kinda car is this? he asks. I never seen one like it before. Well, responds the driver, his chest swelling up with pride, This, my boy is a 1999 Cadillac DeVille. What alls it got in it? asks the attendant. Well, says the driver, It has everything. Its loaded with power steering, power seats, power sun roof, power mirrors, AM/FM radio with a 10 deck CD player in the trunk with 100 watts per channel, 8 speaker stereo, rack and pinion steering, disk brakes all around, leather interior, digital instrument package, and best of all, a 8.8 liter V12 engine. Wow, says the attendant, Thats really something! How much do I owe you for the gasoline? asks the driver. Thatll be $30.17, says the attendant. The driver pulls out his money clip and peels off a $20 and a $10. He goes into his other pocket and pulls out a handful of change. Mixed up with the change are a few golf tees. What are those little wooden things? asks the attendant. Thats what I put my balls on when I drive, says the driver. Wow, says the attendant, Those Cadillac people think of everything!
Man to clerk in DVD store: Id like to exchange this diet-and-workout DVD for one of self-acceptance. - Kevin Fagan

Why does Goofy stand upright and Pluto stand on all four feet? Theyre both dogs. On Gilligans Island, the professor could make a radio out of a coconut. Why couldnt he fix the hole in the boat? If we dont care that Jimmy cracked corn, why do we still sing about it?

Headline Howlers
Steals Clock, Faces Time Man Struck by Lightning faces Battery Charge Astronaut takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft Kids make Nutritious Snacks Chef Throws his Heart into Helping Feed Needy Arson Suspect is Held in Massachusetts Fire British Union finds Dwarfs in Short Supply Ban on Soliciting Dead in Trotwood Lansing Residents can Drop off Trees Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half New Vaccine may Contain Rabies Man Minus Ear Waives Hearing Deaf College Opens Doors to Hearing Prosecutor Releases Probe into Undersheriff Old School Pillars are Replaced by Alumni Bank Drive-in Window Blocked by Board Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors Some Pieces of Rock Hudson Sold at Auction Include your Children when Baking Cookies Sex Education Delayed, Teachers Request Training

S PA N I S H R A N C H 1 L A D I E S C L U B Open to all par k women

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Ladies! Bring your lunch and lets get together. Dessert provided.
+ .25 for the bank which gets raffled back to somebody at the first gathering in January. CONGRATULATIONS to PAT on winning the 2012 Bank.

DIME BINGO!

Join the Ladies Club at noon on the second Thursday for

Join the Lunch Bunch

Come join our group of park women as we visit area restaurants. Youll get acquainted with some great gals!
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. 2013 February 21 March 21 April 18 May 16 June 20 July 18 August 15 September 19 October 17 November 21 December Applebees Mimis Hometown Buffet Rigatonis Harrys Hofbrau Panera Sweet Tomatoes Olive Garden Cocos Elephant Bar Christmas Party Hayward Hayward Hayward Hayward San Leandro Hayward Fremont Hayward Hayward Hayward

You like to eat, right?

LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE

Costs only a dime a game, winner take all!

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

For more information call Lorraine Schmuck 783-7294
Dime Bingo 2013 Dessert Schedule:
February: Fannie March: Louise April: Ruth May: Pat June: Lorraine July: Lunch/Dessert furnished by club August: Jeanie September: Irene October: Ruth November: Lorraine December: Christmas Party Ladies Dime Bingo is for mature women who would like to get together for sharing ideas.

Questions, Ruth 732-6671 or Myrtle 786-1182

SAFETY FIRST IN THE HOT TUB

The following are not allowed in the hot tub enclosure: NO Food NO Glass NO Floating Devices NO Toys (including squirt guns) NO Pets

NOTE:Onlyindoorpetsare
If YOUR cat is outside, it will be presumed to be feral and could be trapped and taken to the local animal shelter. It can be quite costly to bail out your cat so keep it inside where it belongs!

permittedinthepark

Approved swimwear only

Use common sense and care when using the hot tub. Minors should always be accompanied by a parent or adult. Shower before entering the hot tub and get out to use the bathroom.

SPANISH RANCH 1 NEIGHBORHOOD WALKS

-MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS-GET SOME EXERCISE-WALK YOUR DOG-

????? INTERESTED ?????

WE MEET ON WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30PM IN FRONT OF THE MAIN CLUBHOUSE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
CLINT #266-0979

MANAGERS CORNER
Please take a moment and inspect the new car wash facility. Rutherford Management had the old dilapidated car wash structures removed and installed one brand new state of the art metal facility. A new reinforced slab was poured with a very nice finish. You will also notice that the drains work much better now. Have you all gotten used to writing 2013 on your correspondence and checks? Re: Checks Speaking of checks and correspondence, Jeff would like to remind the residents that when submitting payment for your monthly space rents that you follow these simple procedures: 1. Please remove the top portion of the monthly space rental statement and submit it with your check or money order. 2. Please place your payment and the top portion of your statement in the envelope provided. 3. To eliminate potential late charges, please insure that the person submitting payment is on your month-to-month or long-term lease documents. We cannot accept ANY payments from anyone other than persons on the lease documents. 4. Remember, too much information when submitting your payments is better than too little or no information at all. Your Sewer System: We continue to find LARGE amounts of handi-wipes (baby wipes) in the sewer system when there is a backup in the main line. Recently we observed about two (2) POUNDS of baby wipes removed in one spot from the mainline. I, for one, was simply amazed. A reminder: If your life style dictates the use of this type of hygiene products, we would ask that do NOT introduce them into the sewer system. We would recommend that you treat this type of product exactly as you would other female hygiene products. Dispose of them in the garbage. Reserving the club house for your special events: Please plan on reserving your clubhouse based on the following guidelines: The main clubhouse typically is reserved three (3) months in advance and the small club house is about six (6) weeks in advance. The procedure is very simple, just complete the club house reservation form (located in the main clubhouse to the left of the bulletin board). Bring your completed form into the office with a $100.00 refundable cleaning deposit check or money order made payable to Spanish Ranch #1. We will then check the availability of the club house requested, and put you down for your date. Your deposit monies will be returned to you after your event if the following conditions are met: 1. All trash is removed from the clubhouse areas. This includes all balloons, banners and other celebration trappings associated with your party. 2. New plastic trash can liners are installed in all trash cans 3. The kitchen is cleaned with the floor washed 4. The tables and chairs are washed and cleaned 5. The carpeted areas are vacuumed and any spills/stains are cleaned from the carpeted areas 6. Bathrooms used are cleaned, swept and new trash can liners installed. 7. All chairs and tables are restored to their original locations according to the guidelines supplied. 8. Lastly, the outside of the building is policed and any debris in cleaned up. Remember, someone else will be using the clubhouse facilities immediately after you and will expect it to be clean. The Pager Jeff would also ask for your help on a personal level and that has to do with the pager number. The pager number is for emergencies ONLY. When you dial the pager number, regardless of what time of day or night it is, or what day it is, someone will respond and typically it is me. We want to know if there is an emergency and we want you to feel comfortable about using the pager. When you dial the pager number you have three (3) options and they are as follows: Leave a voice mail message. Leave a phone number (numeric page). Leave a voice mail message and a phone number (numeric page). When you leave a voice mail message, speak clearly and slowly. Leave your Name, your phone number, your address with your message. When you leave your phone number (numeric page), please insure you leave your area code along with your seven digit phone number. If I cannot understand your message, especially your phone number or your address, I will most likely NOT return your call. What IS an emergency? An emergency is when you do not have any water, electricity or there is a main line backup. An emergency might be if you see water shooting out of the ground where it should not be. An emergency is if you see sparks emanating from an electrical transformer. What is NOT an emergency? If you see someone walking through the community. You should call the police If you see a strange car parking in visitor parking. You should make a report in writing to the office the next business day with the license plate number and other details If your bicycle is missing. Call the police or make an online report to HPD. Continued on next page

MANAGERS Corner , continued from previous page If your garbage has not been picked up. Call waste management the next business day. If your telephone is not working, call your phone provider. If your television is not working, call your cable provider. Before you dial the pager number, please remember to ask yourself, Is this something that can wait until the next morning? The other thing I would ask your cooperation with is knocking on my door after business hours when you have a question regarding a non-emergency issue. Guillermos Corner: Guillermo has a suggestion for every resident to accomplish during a water system shut down. If this event is planned (you will be notified 72 hours in advance) or an emergency, once you recognize that the water has been shut down for repairs, go outside and open the hose bib. Once the water service has been restored, this will allow your system to be purged of air. This will prevent the spitting and sputtering of your sinks, toilets and washing machines. Graffiti is everywhere. The taggers have moved from the exterior of the park to the inside of your clubhouses! A person or people unknown have been tagging the laundry room in the main club house. Please be aware and if you see someone suspiciously holding a spray paint can in their hands, take note of whom, where and when and report this to management. Trash continues to be an issue throughout your community. We are discovering trash in the visitor parking areas, in and around the club house common areas, and continuing in the car wash areas. One challenge that Guillermo faces on an ongoing basis is a result of clothing collections. As residents are placing their bags of clothing on the curb in front of their homes, we have other individuals that are picking up these bags of clothing, taking them to the car wash area and then sorting through them, spreading them all over in the process. We would ask that your clothing donations be placed in front of your home no sooner than the night before the pickup, or even early in the morning if at all possible and not put them out days in advance. Guillermo thanks everyone for their continued help by reporting streetlights being out. We received reports of 13 lights being out over the past 30 days Jeff Stoops, SR1 Asst Mgr

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.)

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

NOTE!

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 most issues 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

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. Thank you, Teresa Cruz, SR1 Manager

IF ITS NOT YOURS, DONT FEED IT!

(and if it is yours, keep it inside)
Sure, you feel sorry for that stray cat or dog, but if you feed it, it WILL stick around and perhaps not go back to its rightful family. Dont leave pet food outside! Food left out will attract raccoons, stray pets, opossums, and other varmints! Only indoor pets are permitted in the park so dont encourage outside animals to stay!

SCAM ALERT!
Check out that contractor before authorizing work
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) advises that unscrupulous and unlicensed contractors continue to target mobilehome parks throughout California. Many mobilehome park residents have launched complaints against dishonest contractors who have taken advantage of them. Such scams involve home re-piping, heating, air conditioning, jack repairs, pad changes, and re-leveling. Travelers, or clans of illegal contractors move from town to town soliciting elderly mobilehome owners to sign contracts for work. Many times these unsuspecting residents are talked into repairs that are unnecessary and when the work is performed, it is generally substandard or incomplete. The elderly are targeted because they tend to be more trusting or can be intimidated and feel they must agree to the pitch. Also, because of a lifetime of saving, seniors generally have more cash available or equity in their homes. Unfortunately, when they become the victims of scams, many elderly are reluctant to file a complaint as they feel it might reflect upon their ability to handle life situations. In order to combat these scams, the CSLB created a Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) which has been successful in various undercover sting operations throughout the state. Bands of unscrupulous and illegal contractors have been cited and misdemeanor notices have been issued for court appearances. If anyone offers you a free inspection, please take heed! Check their contractors license number with the CSLB and verify that the license number, business name and business address match with information given by the contractor. Anyone performing contracting work in excess of $500.00 MUST be licensed by the CSLB. In order to become licensed, contractors must have worked at least four years in their selected field, pass a two-part examination, post a license bond, and provide workers compenation insurance for their employees. The Contractors State License Board operates under the umbrella of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. The CSLB licenses and regulates Californias 278,000 contractors. It is interesting to note that the CSLB investigates 25,000 complaints against contractors annually. If you wish to launch a complaint against a contractor, or suspect contractor fraud, please call 1 (800) 3212752 or go to www.cslb.ca.gov.

STOP GRAFFITI REWARD PROGRAM

$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.

SR-1 Helping Hand

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?

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

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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. . . . . . . Sign up early for a table! . . . . . . .

Saturday, April 13, 2013 9 am-3pm

at the Spanish Ranch Main Clubhouse

One table per person until the deadline. If you want another, check back then.

TABLES ARE ONLY $12!

Tables are limited so reserve yours early. PAID reservations must be made by April 6.

Contact Patty Little, 783-1534

Note to vendors: The Clubhouse will be open to vendors only at 7 pm Friday evening for setup. Cover tables to protect the surface before set up. Doors open 7:30 am Saturday for vendors, and at 9:00 am for the public. No tires or excessively greasy or dirty items please. 11

Excerpts from the By-Laws: Duties of Officers

Article III Membership
SECTION 1: All legal residents of Spanish Ranch 1 Mobile Home Park are automatically members of the Association, without levy, upon establishment of residence. Legal residents shall be defined as those residents who are registered with the management of the park and of legal voting age as defined by the State of California. President nor the Vice-President be available, the Secretary shall assume the duties of the President of the Association. The Secretary will also receive, file and send correspondence as directed by required (with the approval of the Association. Recommendations and reports from the Board of Directors monthly meeting will be included in the published minutes discussed at the Associations monthly meeting for review by the residents. All pertinent new information will be included in Minutes of the monthly Association meeting. d. TREASURER: The Treasurer shall receive, deposit and dispense Association funds as directed by the Association members. The Treasurer will keep written records of all transactions and will report the status of the Associations funds at the Associations Boards monthly meetings. At any meeting which the If the treasurer cannot attend, an Association monthly meeting, , a Treasurers Report will be supplied to the members and read by the President. t at the Associations monthly meeting. The treasurer will provide a monthly accounting for publication in the El Toro detailing income and expenses. The Treasurer shall also prepare an annual budget and present it to the Association for approval present it to the Association for approval May Board meeting for approval and then for publication in the El Toro by the deadline for the July issue by the June Association meeting.

Article IV Elected Officers

SECTION 1: The elected officers of the Association shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The office of President shall be filled by one person but any two of the remaining three offices may be held concurrently by a single individual. SECTION 2: The term of office shall be for one year based upon a fiscal year beginning May 1 and ending April 30. The maximum term of service for any office shall be two consecutive terms. SECTION 3: The Duties of the elected Officers shall be as follows: a. PRESIDENT: The President shall preside at the Association meetings, Board of Directors meetings, and when the Association feels necessary, meet with Management to represent the residents of the park and their concerns to foster and maintain unity and cooperation within the park. The President will only vote as a tiebreaker and will make sure that all Association by-laws are adhered to. b. VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice-President shall assume the duties of the president when the President is unavailable. He/She shall assist the President as requested by the President. The Vice-President shall be a de facto member of all committees and shall assist all committees as necessary. c. SECRETARY: The Secretary shall record and publish the Minutes of the monthly meetings of both the Association and the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors in the El Toro. Should neither the

PULL THE WEEDS NOW!

If you do it now while the ground is softened up from the rains, theyll come right out, probably roots and all - no problem. Dont wait until they are a BIG problemDO IT NOW! And, fr petes sake, get them before they go to seed and spread to other yards!

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

A new CERT class will be offered soon by the Hayward Fire Department. This free training, conducted mostly in the comfort of the City Council chambers, provides invaluable information for everyone, not just first responders and disaster committee people. You WILL need to know what to do in case of an earthquake sooner or later if you live in California. Dont wait! Be informed, be prepared! WATCH FOR STARTING DATES!

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Minutes of the SR1 Board MeetingDecember 6, 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!

Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. In attendance: Present were Pat, Jeanie, Barbara, Brenda, Clint and Marvin. Jerry was sick, Peggy was excused, Dawn was absent. Minutes of the December meeting were reviewed and approved. Treasurers Report: E-mailed in advance of the meeting showing a balance of $1,362.17, and was approved. Resident Concerns: Two major sewer backups were experienced by residents during the holidays, filling areas around cleanouts with raw sewage and toilet paper. There was a general discussion about the state of the sewers which are known to be aging and problematic. A board member was designated to inquire of management about the problem and find out if there are any fixes or upgrades in the works. An inquiry was made about the repaving of the park streets which, it was understood, was to be accomplished in two phases and involve a complete redo and not just a slurry topping. It was noted that some of the park streets are in abysmal shape and this work is seriously needed. The President will inquire of management where this project stands and also check on the status of the tree trimming following a report from Helping Hand. SOCIAL Chili Supper: Postponed from December, the new date is February 23, 2013, with a reservation deadline of February 16. This is a Bingo Saturday, so the event is scheduled for after Bingo, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Setup will be coordinated with Bingo and the NERT-run snack bar. It was reported that the Holiday Brunch sponsored by management had an excellent turnout and those attending reported good food. There were reportedly around 85 gifts distributed by the volunteer Santa. COMMITTEES: A Flea Market is planned for March or April with a date to be determined and Patty Little in charge. Helping Handone call about help with a tree that was determined to be a park tree so the person was advised to put in a request to management. COMMUNITY: NERT: An Emergency Prep meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2013 in the Main Clubhouse. In discussing attendance at the EP meetings, or lack thereof, was noted that there is little if any feedback on what transpired at the meetings and what has been done. Since the combined NERT/Disaster people that comprise the committee are mostly the same people that

participate in the board and Neighborhood Watch, it was suggested that regular EP meetings could alternate with NW which could generate reports about what was discussed and decided and these would be published in the El Toro. Jeanie agreed we should already be doing this and will see to it. Neighborhood Watch meets February 12. Clint reported some of the usual disturbances. Several reported having a good time at the Citys Neighborhood Alert holiday event. OLD BUSINESS: HMOAStill need position filled. Next meeting is January 19 at Georgian Manor. Notification: President reported that she had sent management a message suggesting an outgoing voice message be switched on when they become aware of water shutoff or other common issue, and had received a positive response that it could be considered but that costs may be a concern. NEW BUSINESS: Charity Drives: Given the lack of paticipation from the community to the ever-changing charity drives, it was decided to discontinue them in favor of occasional special solicitations for specific recipients, such as Sulphur Creek or the Hayward Animal Shelter, perhaps coordinated with events or speakers from these organizations. Nominating Committee: The bylaws call for this committee to be formed in March for April elections so this will be dealth with next month. A flyer that was distributed by former residents, apparently soliciting business, was mentioned, but those whod gotten it just threw it away. Respectfully submitted, Jeanie Schultz, Secretary

Treasurers Report for December 2012

STARTING BALANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,320.28 12-31-12 Donation from NERT per Dawn Plaskon and Jeanie Schultz for Penny Saver Ad for Craft Fair, previously deducted on November 2012 Treasurers Report . . . . . . . . . . . . + 41.89 ENDING BALANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,362.17 Respectfully submitted, Peggy Nichols, Treasurer

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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.

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

Bookshelves in the Main Clubhouse are available for the free exchange of books by park residents. Stop by and browse any time the clubhouse is open.

Come Get a Book!

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.

Thank you, Teresa Cruz, SR-1 Manager

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 6:16am until 8:16pm, arriving at BART at 6:23am until 8:23pm. Weekends / Holidays, service is from 6:44am until 6:44pm. 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 6:47am until 8:47pm, arriving at Union Landing at 7:04am until 9:04pm. On Weekends/ Holidays, service is from 6:47am until 6:47pm Weekdays, returning from Union Landing, Board the clockwise, Tampa directional bus hourly from 5:59am until 7:59PM, arriving Spanish Ranch at 6:16am until 8:16pm. Weekends / Holidays, service is from 8:27am until 6:27pm. 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 7:03am until 12:03am. 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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2013
FRI 1 SAT 2

JAN 31

BINGO 12-3

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 3 4 5 6 7 SR-1 Assn Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. All residents are welcome to attend.

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 8 9

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 10 El Toro Deadline 11 12 13

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

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LADIES CLUB

NBOR WATCH 7 pm
Small Clubhse

DIME BINGO
Ash Wednesday
20 BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 22

CREEK CLEANUP 9-12

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 17 18 19

Valentines Day
21
LADIES CLUB

230

LUNCH BUNCH
Presidents Day
241 25 BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 26 27 28 BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. MAR 1

BINGO 12-3

CHILI SUPPER 5-7 pm

MAR 2

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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