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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.
Please Donate:
We are currently collecting coats and jackets for
THURSDAY,
December 6, 2012 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.
Were sorry!
Weve had to POSTPONE the Chili Supper originally scheduled for December 1 but hope to bring you this event early next year. Watch for announcements!
Plumbing issues:
baby wipes disposable diapers feminine supplies Depends or large amounts of rice, potatoes or GREASE! 2
BINGO
Packet sales begin at 10 a.m. Play starts promptly at 12:00 noon.
Join us for
DIME BINGO!
We extend condolences to SR-1 Manager Teresa Cruz on the death of her mother at the age of 75.
Geraldine L. Beam
July 1, 1937 - November 7, 2012
A resident of San Jose, Geraldine L. Beam is survived by three daughters, Rebecca, Teresa and Mary, 24 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and two brothers, Ralph and Kenneth. She loved her family and spending time with her grand kids.
NOTICE
Per state law, no one under the age of 18 is allowed in the clubhouse during Bingo
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MANAGERS CORNER
This is the last Managers letter for the year 2012!! Another year has passed. The management and staff wish everyone at Spanish Ranch #1 MHP a very Merry Holiday. The annual Holiday party is scheduled for Sunday, December 9, 2011 between the hours of 11am and 1pm. We look forward to seeing everyone at the large clubhouse. Be sure to complete your registration form for those attending this luncheon. We feel certain that this years Holiday Season will be no different than those in the past and that means that we all will be enjoying lots of entertaining during this Holiday Season with family and friends. With the prior comments in mind, we would like to remind all residents that Visitor Parking areas are for visitors only. There are some of our neighbors that are using the visitor parking for overflow parking for that extra vehicle. Please be kind and considerate to your neighbor and their guests and park your work and extra vehicles outside the community. If you call Spanish Ranch #1 MHP home but are not on a rental agreement, lease or not registered as a guest, you are not a visitor. A visitor is defined as an overnight guest that visits less than twenty (20) days in a row, a year or a total of less than thirty (30) days combined in a year. In this community we live close to each other. Please show respect to your neighbors by NOT sounding your horn at inopportune times (late at night or early in the morning). Please turn your radio down when entering your community. Everyone may not appreciate the sound of your new 150 watt double bass speakers as much as you do. With the Holidays upon us, most of us will be doing some special dinners and events and with that there will be more stress on our sewer system. Myth: Its a big system and a little fat down the drain will not hurt Fact: if each household in Spanish Ranch puts 4 oz. of fat (4 oz. is 1/2 cup), grease or oil down the drains each day, that is over 98 quartsor put another way over 14.5 GALLONS of sewer clogging debris down the drain EACH DAY!!! Save a sewer back up and put your grease, oil and fats into separate cans and put them in the garbage can for Fridays pickup. If you would like a very usable can for your grease, please contact the office and we can provide to you with a nice plastic can with a lid that our coffee comes in. Another cause of our sewer issues is the disposal of baby wipes into the system. This is an absolute NO NO!! You may be asking yourself how exactly can I know what is acceptable to put into the system? Here is a little test you can run. Place the material in question in a glass of water. If the material does not breakdown or dissolve in a matter of a few minutes, it needs to go into the waste basket and into the garbage for collection rather than in the sewer system Guillermo would also like to remind everyone to continue to sweep and pick up the leaves in front of your home at least once a week. The gutter areas in front of your home are your responsibility. Please be considerate and pick up the leaves and not simply sweep them down in front of your neighbors home. Be sure to clean up under the gutter ramps at your driveway. Your help will insure that our storm drains are working properly and that large lakes do not form at the storm drain inlets. The rear gate (entering the park from Pacheco) has been damaged again. Please use extra caution when entering or exiting the park through these gates. Guillermo also says Thanks for all of you that are monitoring the street lights and reporting them to the office. Keep up the good work as he continues to make Spanish Ranch a safe place to walk after dark. Jeff Stoops SR1 Assistant Manager
Guillermos Corner
Guillermo would like to commend those residents that are keeping tabs on unfamiliar vehicles parking in our community. As a result of their help, these cars have been tagged and turned over the Hayward Police Department. Guillermo says GOOD JOB!!!
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.
Holiday Brunch
All residents of Spanish Ranch 1 are invited to our Holiday Brunch,
sponsored by Management and assisted by Community Volunteers.
Spanish Ranch 1
Note: If you do not return the slip but would like to attend the brunch with your child or children, we ask that you bring an age appropriate gift for a child(ren). (That way no one gets left out when Santa comes.)
Please detach here and return to the office by December 3: Space # _________
Please check applicable box and fill in age below for ALL CHILDREN attending. c Boy age ____ c Boy age ____ c Girl age ____ c Girl age ____
More? _______________________________________________________________ I would like to volunteer to help with the party. Name_________________________________________ phone #_______________ 5
Have a happy and safe holiday season and hope to see you there.
Dozens of kids and their accompanying adults enjoyed a heckuva party on Oct 27, and still got to go trick-ortreating a few days later! All the games, snacks, costumes and prizes made for a lively few hours, topped off upon departure with a bag of treats. Kathi Calvert, immobilized midway through planning with casts on both an arm and a leg, had to miss the party. Stacia Higman planned the decorating aided by many volunteers. Pat, Dawn, Patti, Marvin, Peggy, Judy, Nichole, Craig, Denise and Jeanie ran the games, served snacks, set up and took down, along with an army of volunteers. Thanks to all who helped, and most especially to all the kids who came and made the event fun!
Photos by Jeanie Schultz
HALLOWEEN 2012
Contestants on parade
Prize winners
The Judges
A smiley winner
A special thank-you to Safeway who donated the juice boxes and Apple Hill for the apples; to our realtors, Todd Su of Realty World; Ron Gomez of Prudential of California, Ernest Costa of Advantage Homes; to NERT and Los Rancheros Charities (Bingo) for their generous donations. Thanks also to all the parents who brought snacks.
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Coloring table
WALKING SAFETY
We have seen news accounts of walkers who were struck by drivers or victims of robbery or sexual assault. Taking a nice stroll is supposed to be a healthy and relaxing activity, but it can be hazardous if you do not take caution. The following tips and suggestions are offered to help make your next stroll a little safer. Have a planned route. Let someone know when you leave, the route you will take, and the time you plan to return. Carry your identification and cell phone when you walk or run. Stay alert and pay attention to your surroundings. Dont wear earphones with the volume turned up to the point you cant hear the approaching danger. Wear a traffic vest or have something with reflective material on it. You may chose to write your name, telephone number and blood type on the garment or in your shoes. Walk with a friend or two. You may want to walk with your dog if s/he is big enough to keep up. Dont wear jewelry or carry money when you walk. If you carry money, just
carry a few dollars. Never walk/run in or near unpopulated areas. Stay away from abandoned buildings or property. Stay away from secluded paths when walking alone. Trust your feelings and intuitions when it comes to various situations you may encounter. Do not simply dismiss them. Run/walk against traffic so you can see approaching vehicles. Watch for obstacles and problems where you walk such as unleashed dogs, suspicious individuals or vehicles.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
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Report criminal activity the police first, but ALSO to Neighborhood Watch! Call anyone on the team! Clint Dean, 266-0979 Peggy Nichols, 782-8950 Judy Allen-Rogers, 785-4894 Patty Little, 783-1534
When the Bay Area experiences a major earthquake, there could be MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Our next meeting will be held on
We cant just sit around being glad we dont live in New Jersey!
Come learn about and discuss
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.
Wed like to get started on a plan to deal with minor emergencies, such as the recent water outages.
A phone tree would serve to let you know about unexpected problems like a sudden waterline break the kind of thing you cant send out a notice about in advance! Pick up a handy guide from the USGS:
Protegiendo a su familia de los terremotosLos siete pasos a la seguridad para prepararse en case de un terremoto. Protecting your family from earthquakes The seven steps to earthquake safety.
Please come and be a part of this effort! Stop by and pick up printed material and talk with our CERT graduates and other volunteers. Help us help you! If you have questions, check your El Toro and call NERT or any member of the Board.
Plumbing issues:
baby wipes disposable diapers feminine supplies Depends or large amounts of rice, potatoes or GREASE!
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Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. In attendance: All officers and board members were present except Treasurer Peggy Nichols who was sick. 1 guest. Minutes of the October meeting were reviewed and approved. Treasurers Report: None in the absence of the treasurer. Resident Concerns: President Pat received a phone call from an angry resident asking why residents werent informed as to what was going on in reference to a recurring water shutoff several days in a row. Pat explained that the association has no control over this and suggested they call management. Barbara reported dumpster diving by an unidentified man after dark. Several in attendance reported similar sightings. She hollered at the man and he left. It was pointed out that taking recyclables out of the bin provided by Tri-CED is illegal, plus the company relies on the value of the recycled materials to offset their costs and keep the costs to the residents down. Residents observing someone going through their trash or recycling are encouraged to call out to the person from a safe place to stop, and if they dont leave immediately to call the police. SOCIAL Halloween Party was deemed a success. Kudos all around to coordinator Kathi Calvert who did a lot of the prep work despite having first a leg, then also an arm in a cast, and to all who stepped in to make the party happen. Chili Supper is next up on December 1. A flyer taken from the El Toro page will go out midmonth with the addition of a cutoff date for reservations of November 28. COMMITTEES: Craft Fair Jeanie passed on info from Patti that all tables are sold and breakdown help is needed. Several calls came at the last minute. Helping Handno calls this month. COMMUNITY: NERT: Had only two people for the October creek cleanup (Marvin and Jeanie), but litter was manageable and they were able to pick up the whole stretch except for a shopping cart in the water at the Pacheco (back gate) end. Jeanie painted out the minimal graffiti at the Pacheco end a day or so before.
An Emergency Prep meeting will be scheduled for January. A basic emergency response plan is in place for a major disaster, but further work on getting a system of notification for minor emergencies is needed. A recent water outage illustrated the need for a functioning phone tree. Neighborhood Watch meets Dec. 11. Clint reported no calls and also no response to inquiries of the PD about a recent failure to respond to multiple calls. OLD BUSINESS: HMOANeed position filled, though information from HMOA is coming directly to the El Toro editor. NEW BUSINESS: Water interruptions. Many complaints about the water shutoffs, which happened off and on for four days in late October. Attempts were made to notify people before the first shutoff when a break was discovered under a unit on Balein with limited success. Subsequent interruptions were apparently without notice. Discussion centered around the need to get a phone tree up and operational. A canvas by NERT last summer turned up a few residents willing to participate but a substantial number would be needed to make a phone tree effective. This topic will be discussed at the next Emergency Prep meeting. It was noted that Assistant Manager Jeff spent a lot of time answering phone calls from residents inquiring about the outage even though it was after hours, and the effort was appreciated. It was suggested that the parks answering machine message could be temporarily revised to advise residents of the problem and a possible time of resolution, which would satisfy most callers, yet still provide an opportunity to leave a message for a call back if that wasnt what they were calling about. Pat will ask manager Teresa if something like this could be done. Respectfully submitted, Jeanie Schultz, Secretary
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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.
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.
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
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DECEMBER
SUN NOV 25 MON NOV 26 TUES NOV 27 BUS 10:10 a .m . to 1:55 p .m . 2 3 4 5 WED NOV 28 THURS
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FRI NOV 30 BUS 10:10 a .m . to 1:55 p .m . SAT 1
NOV 29
BINGO 12-3
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6 7 SR-1 Assn Pearl Harbor Board Remembrance Meeting Day 7:00 p.m. All residents are welcome BUS to attend. 10:10 a .m . to 1:55 p .m . 13 14
BINGO 12-3
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HOLIDAY BRUNCH 11 - 1
Honukkah
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Winter Begins
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LUNCH BUNCH
BUS 10:10 a .m . to 1:55 p .m . 23 24 25 26 27 BUS 10:10 a .m . to 1:55 p .m . 28 29
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
NO BUS SERVICE 30 31 JAN 1 JAN 2 JAN 3 SR-1 Assn Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
BINGO 12-3
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