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 Stoopes, Assistant Manager
On-call for emergencies Sat.-Sun.-Holidays
In an emergency, call 510-783-5535.
Call will be directed to a pager.
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 residents Association are the FIRST
THURSDAY at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Clubhouse.
LADIES CLUB meets the SECOND THURSDAY of each
month at 12 NOON in the Main Clubhouse.
The LUNCH BUNCH meets the THIRD
SR-1 Association & Community Contacts
ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
President: Dawn Plaskon — 214-2199
Vice President: Jeanie Schultz — 784-1997
Secretary: Patty Little — 783-1534
Treasurer: Kevin Kelly‑—‑589-8119
ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD
Dave Abreu, Judy Allen-Rogers, Kathi Calvert,
June Christian, Marvin Daley, Jerry Higgins,
Ruth Horton, Darlene Richardson
Spanish Ranch I HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
meets the FIRST THURSDAY of the month
at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse
unless otherwise announced.
The EXECUTIVE BOARD meets on a date announced
at the general meetings (or call one of the officers)
at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse.
COMMITTEES
Dime Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . Lorraine Schmuck, 783-7294
HMOA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fran La Torre, 887-1509
Lunch Bunch. . . . . . . . . Judy Allen-Rodgers, 785-4894
THURSDAY of each month to go out to lunch at
various area restaurants.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH meets the
SECOND TUESDAY 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.
COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Gomez, 782-5183
N.E.R.T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn Plaskon, 887-2199
N’borhood Watch. . . . Darlene Richardson, 785-8780
Spectrum Meals, Tuesdays. . . . Denise West, 264-1428
EL TORO — Jeanie Schultz — 784-1997
e-mail: eltoro.editor@comcast.net
OR eltoro@spanishranch1.org
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.
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 JOIN US  
at the meeting of the 
SR-1 Homeowners Association

THURSDAY,  
October 7, 2010
at 7:00 p.m.  PARK WEBSITE!
in the main clubhouse for
EVERYBODY THAT LIVES HERE SPANISH RANCH I
is asked to attend   RESIDENT INFO
(not just the homeowner).
www.spanishranch1.org
Next meeting: The El Toro and the Bylaws of the Los Rancheros
Association are posted here.
THURSDAY, November 4, 2010
All the latest! Check it out!
Voicemail phone number for the associa-
tion is: 510-274-1771 (or 510-274-1sr1).
Join us for
First and Last Saturdays
of each month
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?
We’re here to help!
Give Dave or Marvin
a call, and we’ll see what
our team can do to extend
a helping hand. Call us,
NOON TO 3:00 P.M. or park management, to
schedule a lot assessment.
Snack bar open before play 510-274-1771
and during breaks
Ron Gomez, coordinator 782-5183 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.
Letters to the Editor are welcome
NOTICE on any subject. Send to:
eltoro.editor@comcast.net.
Per state law, no one under the age of 18
(You MUST sign your name but we
is allowed in the clubhouse during Bingo
won’t use it if you don’t want us to.)
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 PARTY
Saturday, October 30, 2010  
6-8 p.m.
Open to all residents and their invited guests.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be:

• Food • Prizes
• Games for ages 0-4;
5-8; 9-12; 13+
• Costume judging at 7:30 p.m.

Please call coordinator Darlene Richardson

785-8780 if you can: • donate candy • HELP with the party!
Come join the fun! Come in costume or be a costume judge!
Adults are requested to bring munchies to share.

Trick-or-Treat on Children must be accompanied Kids!

HALLOWEEN
by a resident and may go Come
ONLY to those houses where to the
October 31, 2010 residents want them to come. Halloween
PARTY!
6-9 p.m. Residents indicate their willingness to
dispense treats by leaving the porch
ONLY Residents and their light on AND clipping an orange
flyer (distributed a week or so in
invited guests are allowed to advance) to their mailbox.
trick-or-treat in the Park.
CHILDREN FROM OUTSIDE THE PARK
NO trick-or-treating  
RECEIVE TREATS AT THE FRONT GATE
past 9:00 p.m.
DONATIONS OF CANDY ARE NEEDED!
BRING DONATIONS OF CANDY FOR THE FRONT GATE TO THE OFFICE.

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 A Really SERIOUS Creek Cleanup
We’d rounded up church people and talked to the
Boy Scouts about serious help for our August 21 Creek
Cleanup but our efforts got trumped in a big way when
the County came in with earth movers to dredge the bed
of “our” Ward Creek watershed. A giant berm and heavy-
duty pump were installed in early August and creek water is
being diverted through the pipe visible in the photos along
the wall paralleling Miranda.
There was some alarm among users of this popular bike
and walking path that the neatly carved and angled sides
COFFEE is
available in the
Clubhouse daily during
regular office hours for residents
of Spanish Ranch 1.
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were being prepared for concrete, like that on the other
side of Folsom, shown center right (amazingly the nearest
four spots are ducks), but county officials have said that this
isn’t planned. At bottom center, a large tree limb fell into the
cleared creek bed and more foliage is so low pedestrians
have to duck. There is no shoulder at this spot as well as
other areas as the sides have been sheared right up to the
path, so users are urged to exercise caution.
At bottom right, a bewildered cat may possibly be won-
dering where all the field mice went. Photos by Jeanie Schultz
Please Report 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
Comedy Corner contributed by S. Higman (no. 188)
(most copyright info unknown - web-exchange)
The Beggar
A man walks pass a beggar on the corner of the
street where he works. The beggar holds out
his one hand and the man drops a coin into his
hand. One day the man walks pass the beggar
again and notices the beggar is holding hold out
both his hands. He asks: “Why are you holding
out both of your hands?” The beggar replied, “You see sir,
business is going so well I decided to open another branch”.
One Fine Day
Ladies and gentlemen, hobos and tramps,
Bug-eyed mosquitoes and bowlegged ants!
I'm about to tell you a story I've never heard before,
So pull up a chair and sit on the floor.
Admission is free, so pay at the door.
One fine day, in the middle of the night,
two dead boys got up to fight.
Back to back, they faced each other,
drew their swords and shot each other.
A deaf policeman heard the noise,
and saved the lives of the two dead boys.
If you don't believe my lies are true,
ask the blind man, he saw it too!
Bragger
The strong young man at the construction site was bragging
that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a
special case of making fun of one of the older workmen.
After several minutes, the older worker had had enough.
“Why don't you put your money where your mouth is,” he
said. “I will bet a week's wages that I can haul something
in a wheelbarrow over to that outbuilding that you won't be
able to wheel back.”
“You're on, old man," the braggart replied.
“Let's see what you got.”
The old man reached out and grabbed the
wheelbarrow by the handles. Then, nodding to
the young man, he said, “All right. Get in.”
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Job Interview Question
You are driving along in your car
on a wild, stormy night. You pass by
a bus stop, and you see three people
waiting for the bus:
1. An old lady who
looks as if she is
about to die.
2. An old friend who
once saved your life.
3. The perfect man (or) woman you
have been dreaming about.
Which one would you choose to offer
a ride to, knowing that there could
only be one passenger in your car?
Think before you continue reading.
This is a moral/ethical dilemma that
was once actually used as part of a
job application.
You could pick up the old lady,
because she is going to die, and
thus you should save her first; or you
could take the old friend because he
once saved your life, and this would
be the perfect chance to pay him
back. However, you may never be
able to find your perfect dream lover
again.
The candidate who was hired (out
of 200 applicants) had no trouble
coming up with his answer.
He simply answered: “I would give the
car keys to my old friend, and let him
take the lady to the hospital. I would
stay behind and wait for the bus with
the woman of my dreams.”
Never forget to “Think Outside of the
Box.”
Spectrum meals are available only on Tuesday at present.
Longtime coordinator Ruth Horton, whose able assistant Joy Cunningham died recently, is no
longer able to handle the program and we extend sincere thanks for her years of service.
Volunteers are greatly needed to continue this valuable resource. Denise West has
agreed to be in charge of Tuesdays so the need is for one or more people willing to commit a
couple hours (3-3:30pm to 5ish) on Thursday afternoon to restore our two meal schedule.
Food is fully prepared and delivered to SR-1 where the volunteer monitors the tem-
perature of the food as it arrives and is served and keeps a log as required by the govern-
ment. Mostly disposable table service is used so cleanup is minimal. Please call the Association
number 510-274-1771 to volunteer, or Denise, 264-1428. Some of our seniors depend on this
service so please come forward if you can help.

GUARANTEED!
Come and Eat!!
It’s a SNAP!
(Senior Nutrition and Activities Project)

All SR-1 seniors* are eligible and invited to participate in

SPECTRUM MEALS A government-sponsored program for seniors over 55.

Es un programa guvernamental para ancianos mas de 55 años.

Tuesdays in the main SR1 Clubhouse (except holidays)

Martes y Jueves en el Clubhouse (menos dias feriados)
NOTE! Signups are required. You must call before noon the day before.
Tiener que registrarse antes de doce un dia antes. Llamen a Denise West, 264-1428

Call Denise West, 264-1428

for reservations or information. (Help is invited, too.)

Meal served 4 p.m. Come early to chat.

Las comidas estaran servidas a las 4 p.m.
Illegue temprano para socialisar se lon ellos.
$3.25 at door • Non-seniors/Guests $4.75 • 10 Dinner Tickets: $30.00
$3.25 en la puerta. • Los invitados pueden atendes por $4.75.
Donations are always accepted.

*NON-SENIORS AND GUESTS ARE WELCOME WITH ADVANCE RESERVATIONS.

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Are you a new resident?
We’d like to
welcome you to
our community!
Our newly reacti-
vated WELCOMING
COMMITTEE has
gifts and information
that can help make your introduction to
mobile-home living easier and friendlier.
And you’ll have some new friends!
Our friendly welcomers are anxious to
hear from you! Call Patty Little, 783-1534
or Judy Allen-Rodgers, 785-4894.
If you’ve been here awhile and are say-
ing, “hey! nobody ever welcomed us when
we moved in”, give the welcomers a call
because we want to meet you!
Come to the Main clubhouse on
the Second Thursday, at noon!
DIME BINGO
Ladies! Bring your lunch and let’s get
together. Dessert provided.
Costs only a dime a game, winner take all!
+ .25 for the bank which gets raffled back to some-
body at the first gathering in January.
For more information call
Lorraine Schmuck 783-7294
Dime Bingo 2010 Dessert Schedule:
October: Jeanie
November: Bridgette • December: Party
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.
2010 Oct 21 Applebees
Nov 18 Mimi’s
Dec Ladies Club Party
Coordinator:
Judy Allen-Rodgers, 785-4894
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SAVE THE DATE!
Thanksgiving Dinner at SR-1
A parkwide Thanksgiving Dinner is being
planned by your upbeat SR-1 Association for
Thanksgiving Day, November 25.
If you don’t have family
to celebrate the holi-
day with, nobody
coming over this
year, can’t afford
to travel or it’s
just too much stress, make it easy on your-
self and join us! This will be open to all resi-
dents and a limited number of their invited
guests.
Planned menu is turkey and ham, mashed
potatoes and gravy, and green beans and
another vegetable and a green salad, all
provided and prepared by the organizers.
Residents will be asked to bring a dessert.
That’s it!
Sign ups will be required so we know how
much food to prepare so watch for more
information next month.
Mind your butts
If you smoke, please dispose
of your butts properly.
Don’t litter by throwing
them in the street, and
especially don’t throw them
in people’s yards.
Let there be light
The days are getting shorter,
help light the way! Leave your
porch light on at night!
For economy, get a motion-detector light!
You can use:
☛ light sensors that will turn your light on
automatically at dusk and off at dawn.
☛ motion-activated lights
☛ solar-powered walkway lights or spotlights
For more information about these things, come to the
Neighborhood Watch meeting the second Tuesday
of every month, at 7 p.m. in the clubhouse
MANAGERS’
CORNER
WOW!! Where did the
Summer go?
It seems just like yesterday
that the excitement of school
being out was palatable and
now it has been replaced
by the excitement of school
reconvening.
Here at Spanish Ranch we
have been busy with installing
new flowers at the entry to the
“Ranch” along with replacing selected
driveways.
The street sign project is still on
track and it appears that installa-
tion will commence very soon. The
signs have been checked and double
checked. All the approvals are in and
we are almost ready to go.
Psssttttt.... a gentle reminder about
clubhouse rules. No animals are
allowed in the fenced common area
of the clubhouse, no skate boarding,
bike riding, rollerblading or ball play-
ing.
Speeders Beware....there is a
plethora of speeding going on and
it is not going unnoticed. On a
weekly basis there are many close
encounters of the dangerous kind
between pedestrians and speeders.
Reminder: the MAXIMUM speed
Neighborhood Watch
Be Aware – Notice – Call police – Notify the office
– Call Neighborhood Watch
There was no meeting in
September.
Reported Crime: Residents
have reported seeing a white
car speeding through the park.
People speeding have been and
are ongoing issue in the park.
Remember to tell your friends
who visit family members and
neighbors that the speed limit
is 15 miles per hour. There is
a reason for that. We have no
sidewalks so if you walk in the
park it has to be on the street
Management Report: No
report was given by manage-
ment.
limit THROUGHOUT the “Ranch” is
15 MPH. Please keep your speed
down and remind your guests as well.
Geee.... I wonder if anyone can get
a speeding ticket in Spanish Ranch?
Who wants to be first? Any hands?
Lot inspections are still ongoing
we continue to be impressed with the
great looking homes and pride that
is being shown by many residents by
the condition of their landscaping and
homes. GREAT JOB!!
Mr G's Corner
Gas Meter and Electric Meter
change outs are an ongoing process
and Mr. G is still busy with that task.
He has been inventorying the various
storage areas we have here on the
“Ranch”.
Mr. G asks that if you see someone
in the car wash areas that you don't
know, please introduce yourself …
because that person you don’t know
might just be the one that is dumping
a TON of trash in the car wash areas.
Guillermo also asks if anyone sees
strangers outside the Park perimeter
or strangers in the Park loitering,
please contact the police.
Mr. G had some real excitement
HPD CONTACTS
For emergencies dial
9-1-1
Non-emergency
293-7000
Southern District HPD
Lt. Sheryl Boykins,
Commander … 793-7296
Gail Bleth … 293-7151
Neighborhood Issues/Volunteer
Programs/Crime Prevention/Crime
Free Coordinator
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last week and you may have heard
that we experienced a small fire on
the west side (Murcia Street) and it is
assumed that this fire was started by
loiterers outside the park, smoking.
Someone has been tagging the Park
signage with black spray paint. We ask
that everyone keep their eyes open for
anyone with a spray paint can.
Street light poles and fixtures are
going to be cleaned, repaired and
painted. If anyone has decorations or
other items on or near these street
lights, please remove these items to
make Mr. G’s job somewhat easier.
Jeff Stoops,
Assistant Manager
 
STOP
GRAFFITI
REWARD
PROGRAM
$500
REWARD
RECOMPENSA
For information that leads to
the arrest and conviction of
graffiti vandals in Hayward.
Para información que dará
lugar a la detención y a la
convicción de los
delincuentes de graffiti en
Hayward.
Call:
510-583-5500
English & Español
More info:
www.hayward-ca-gov
August Flea Market

Tuesday, REPORT PROBLEMS IN YOUR

August 10, 2010 NEIGHBORHOOD TO
Darlene Richardson
7:00 p.m. 785-8780
in the Clubhouse (file a complaint, too, or call the
police, 293-7000.)

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 Pool open through
October
POOL RULES
1. Pool hours are from 9 am to 9 pm. Pool is open
May through October. Therapy pool is operated and
heated year round.
2. Pools are for the exclusive use of residents and
their guests. All guests must be accompanied by a resi-
dent and the resident is responsible for the conduct of
their guests. Only four guests per space are allowed, at
any one time, and on a space-available basis.
3. Children under 14 should be accompanied and
supervised by an adult when using the pools.
4. No LIFE GUARD IS ON DUTY. PLEASE DO
NOT SWIM ALONE.
5. All persons using pool or therapy pool must
shower pool side before entering pools. Anyone using
suntan oils, lotions, or other ointments must re-shower
before entering pools.
6. Persons in swimming suits or trunks, wet or dry,
will not be allowed in the clubhouse.
7. Swim fins, diving masks, rubber floats, toys,
balls and the like are not permitted in the pools.
(Individual swim goggles, baby life jackets and arm
floats for small children are OK.)
8. Screaming, running, horseplay, cannonballing and
diving are not allowed in the pools.
9. Only manufactured swim wear in good condition
may be worn in the pools.
NO SHORTS, CARGO PANTS, UNDERWEAR, CUTOFFS
10. No food, alcoholic beverages and/or glass con-
tainers are permitted anywhere in the pool area.
11. No bobby pins or jewelry in pool.
12. Residents climbing over or under the fence
around the pool will lose their pool privileges.
WHEELCHAIR FOR SALE
Gently used black wheelchair with footrest.
This chair is fairly new with little use and is in
excellent condition. $200.00.
Call Diana 783-4696 or cell 925-989-6821
***
AVAILABLE FOR: Yardwork, Painting,
Housework, Powerwashing. 20+ years expe-
rience. Park resident. References available.
Marsha 510-785-5569
***
FOR SALE: Sharp Microwave Oven, 1100watt,
14” carousel, white. $50. 784-1997.
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Beware of HABAND!
Advertisements for Haband! come in the
mail, or you see them in a magazine, even repu-
table ones like AARP.
A resident ordered an item from HABAND! and
paid by check. Using just the information from her
check, the company attempted to open a credit
account in her name, asking that a credit card be
issued. The request was turned down because of
insufficient informaton, BUT it was then reported
to the credit bureau that she'd been turned down
for a credit card, which adversely affected her
credit rating.
My experience: After ordering an item and
paying by check, I began to get regular mailings
purporting to be from Haband containing a small
check. Of course I am wise to THAT ploy, and
know that cashing that check signs you up for
something so at first I just shredded them.
But each month another check would come,
supposedly from a different company, however
they were all heads of the same snake, a shady
company called TRILEGIANT. They come from
names like “Haband Complete Home” or “Buyers
Advantage” or “Privacy Guard.” People falling for
this have paid hundreds of dollars for services
worth little or nothing, and there are so many
complaints to the BBB that they can't process
them all.
But the worst part was that if you did get
signed up for one of these questionable compa-
nies, the fine print said specifically that “the credit
card that you used for your Haband! order” would
be used to pay for this service after the introduc-
tory period. You wouldn’t know what hit you, and
if online complaints are any indication, they are
really hard to get stopped!
I wrote letter after letter to Trilegiant and
Haband, and finally, after months, got these
solicitations stopped. Yet I wonder if there aren’t
some poor cash-strapped people out there that
might cash that check thinking a company called
“Privacy Guard” might be a good thing. Bottom
line, if it says HABAND on it anywhere, steer
clear! Shred the checks!
Trilegiant takes advantage of people under the
following names: BUYER BEWARE!
AOL AutoVantage • AOL Credit Alert • AOL
Netmarket • AOL Travelers Advantage • AutoVantage
• Buyers Advantage • Citishopper • Clever Clubhouse
• CompleteHome • Credentials Services • Dental Plus
Group Plan • Digital ProtectionPlus • Dinner On Us Club
• Family FunSaver Club • Great Fun • Great Options
• Health Saver • Homeowners Savings Network •
Hot-Line • Identity Secure • Just For Me • Macy's
Hot-Line • National Card Registry • Netmarket •
OurCompleteHome.com • Pet Privileges • PrivacyGuard
• Sears Discount Travel Club • Shoppers Advantage •
Small Business Central • Today's Homeowner Values •
Travel ER • Travelers Advantage —Editor
 Association Board meeting, 8/25/2010
Flea Market:
The past Flea Market was discussed and Dawn said it
was a very good success with very few problems. She sug-
gested that the Board Members draw up guidelines and
regulations for the next event. There were some disputes
over table space among sellers and a problem with people
wanting to come in the clubhouse before the start time. It
was suggested for the next time to set up a checklist, so we
will be better organized at the next Flea Market.
Kevin Kelly has a contact list in place for communicating
with the present sellers and participants. We were able to
get all the money for the tables and spaces. The snack bar
went very well also and many thanks go out to those that
worked so hard, behind the scenes, setting up, selling, and
cleaning up afterwards!
Ruth Horton said she would like to see the Association
Table at the Flea Market better organized, next time, with
prices set out clearly, and more room for the larger items.
Arts and Crafts Fair:
It has been suggested to have an Arts and Crafts Fair,
possibly next spring, in the clubhouse.
This would include hand-crafted crafts, made by resi-
dents who wish to sell their handicrafts, and give us all
an idea of the diverse talent and creativity of our Spanish
Ranch residents! This is an excellent opportunity to make
those holiday craft items to sell. An ad and flyer will come
out in advance to give all artists and craftspeople time to
finish projects. This event will not be another flea market-
type venue of selling just anything, but rather, only arts and
crafts items. or new items suitable for gifts (a good chance
to “regift”).
Thanksgiving Dinner:
It is official that the clubhouse is reserved for Thursday
November 25th, Thanksgiving for a prepared meal for
those residents who wish to join us for this holiday.
Board members and volunteers will make roasted tur-
keys and possibly a ham, and all the traditional fixings. It
was suggested that we have a “Dessert Pot-Luck”, in which
the participating residents can bring their favorite dessert.
We will get out an information flyer in early October. It will
be important for residents to reserve a space early so vol-
unteers know how many to cook for. We want to make this
a warm, wonderful experience for those who can’t be with
family on this “giving” of all holidays.
Don’t forget the food barrels in the clubhouse for donat-
ing much needed food for those less fortunate at this time
also.
Recycling:
It was suggested that the Board set up some kind of
recycling program at all our venues. We must keep in mind
to sort our trash into bottles, paper, food composting items
and Kevin would like to see special receptacles for this. It
would also be fun to involve kids at our events in doing com-
munity recycling programs. Board members will look into
investing in recycling bins or containers for this.
Civil Lawsuit:
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The President has put together a civil lawsuit statement
against the former Association president and treasurer,
in the amount of $1721.85 in lost monies that were never
signed over to the present Association. Dawn has tried
many times to reason with the plaintiffs involved and
has got little or no response, and is left to some sort of
legal recourse (small claims). The locks were cut off the
Association’s cabinets in the clubhouse with required par-
ties present. The present Assoc. now has new locks for the
Association’s property cabinets. Dawn and Kevin have the
new padlocks and keys.
Residents Forum:
It was suggested to have the first fifteen minutes of the
Board Meeting open to residents who are not Board mem-
bers, but come to the meetings, as an Open Forum to air
their complaints and/or suggestions and compliments, for
whatever concerns them. Rather than have this time at the
end of the meetings, it would be better to devote a short
time at the beginning.
Street signs for the Park::
The owners of the Park have agreed to put in new street
signs for the Park and this is in progress. It is not clear
when this will be actually done, but it was implied that it will
be next month (Sept.)
Greg with Rutherford Invest­ments said the golf putting
greens to go in where one of the shuttle board courts is
a good idea and he will be looking into pricing and avail-
ability for this. It was earlier suggested at a meeting that a
golf putting green for residents to use could be made in the
area of the often un-used shuttle board courts. A dog-run
suggestion was also made for somewhere alongside the
small clubhouse. We need to use some of these neglected
areas of the park.
End of Meeting:
It was determined that the next Board Meeting will be
September 30th, Thursday, due to a very busy schedule for
the president next month.
The next Association Meeting will be September 2nd,
Thursday, 7pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Judy Allen-Rodgers/interim secretary
HMOA
Information about the Hayward
Mobilehome Owners Association, a
coalition of residents of Hayward's
nine mobilehome parks is available at
www.HMOA.net.
HMOA Representa­tive for Spanish Ranch I:
Fran La Torre, 510-887-1509
 Spanish Ranch I Association meeting, 9/2/2010
Pledge of Allegiance began
the meeting at 7:05, conducted by
VP Jeanie Schultz in the absence of
the president who was out of town on
business.
All officers and board members
were present except Darlene, Patty
and Judy who were on vacation.
The body tentatively approved the
minutes of the 8/5/10 meeting, based
on a cursory review since the maga-
zine was still not delivered to all the
houses.
Treasurer’s report: The flea mar-
ket made $593 broken down into $310
tables, $148 from the snack bar and
$135 from the association table.
Committee Reports:
Helping Hand: Dave Abreu, no
calls this week, distributing another
batch of flyers
Improvement: Kathi Calvert,
meeting postponed a week. One topic
is the multicolored paint used to oblit-
erate graffiti on the yellow perimeter
wall is unsightly. Kathi will ask what
can be done about this.
Neighborhood Watch: Kevin
announced that this month’s NW
meeting is cancelled because Darlene
is out of town.
Spectrum: Dave Abreu said some-
one has been found willing to handle
Tuesdays, but someone still needed
for Thursdays as he can’t manage it
around his work schedule.
Old Business
President’s Report:
Residents have brought to our
attention that management is not
responding to requests to trim park
trees in a timely manner. Residents
are asked to tell us the date you
made the request and which trees are
involved so we can pursue this more
specifically. Trimming perimeter ivy
is the responsibility of management
and some of that is being done. We
are working on getting regular main-
tenance scheduled so residents would
know when growth in their yards will
be cut back.
Regional manager Greg has
assured us that street signs will be in
by the end of the month. In addition,
he states that management plans to
make the small clubhouse more user-
friendly with the addition of couches
and chairs. They’d like to see it be a
space that residents could reserve as
they do the regular clubhouse.
Small claims paperwork to attempt
to recover association funds from the
previous officers has been prepared
and left with Treasurer to be filed.
Locks were cut off the storage cabi-
nets and storage space is being real-
located.
Ceramics: Discussion, while abys-
mally slow, is continuing. Have been
working with Darlene to communicate
with Rutherford Corporate regard-
ing expediting Darlene’s access to
review her space and to begin holding
classes again. Greg has responded to
my emails and to Darlene’s, and has
expressed his intention to support a
reinstatement of ceramics classes. He
said that he is trying to work out how
to facilitate this.
Update: Darlene was given access
to her materials, and she will be
allocated two Saturdays a month for
ceramics classes with promises of
cooperation from management.
SLOW DOWN!
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Flea market report – Total pro-
ceeds for association, success for ven-
dors, lessons learned. Next sales
event may be in the spring. There’s
been discussion about having a craft/
gift fair where people can bring items
they’ve made, hobby collectables, or
unwanted items suitable for “regift-
ing”.
Creek cleanup was canceled due
to county work. County has informed
us that they will not be cementing the
sides, but are clearing silt. We will
plan another cleanup next spring as
needed.
Other decisions and obser va-
tions from the Board meeting were
announced. Please see board minutes,
previous page.
New Business
Replacement board member:
Maurice is not coming, Kathi Calvert
was elected.
Halloween Party: Approved a bud-
get of $50 for the party scheduled for
October 30. Flyer will include solicita-
tion of candy for front gate which is to
be manned on the next night, Sunday,
Oct. 31. Kathi volunteered to help.
Thanksgiving – Announced asso-
ciation-supplied menu of turkey/
ham, mashed potatoes, green beans
and another vegetable, green salad.
Request families who come to bring
a dessert. Budget approved of up to
$200. Committee will set deadline to
reserve.
Open Forum
A resident expressed concern over
work done by the park on his lot
that was not repaired; lack of main-
tenance in common areas and safety
hazards around the small clubhouse,
and asked for contact information to
go beyond on-site management who
he feels are unresponsive.
A resident gave the name of a
website: Consumer-revenge.com that
can guide you through getting action
when you’ve been wronged or have
requests or concerns that aren’t being
dealt with.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.
 Traffic Safety At Ruus School / Mucho Tráfico
Submitted by Spanish Ranch I Neighborhood Watch Group, reprinted from June 2010
For some time, members of our Neighborhood
Watch Group have observed that traffic on Tampa and
Dickens at Ruus School has been extraordinarily heavy. As
a result we regularly see:
• Cars double parked in both directions blocking traffic
• Children dropped in an unsafe manner, scrambling
across the street mid-block between cars
• Adults dropping children off in the middle of the
street
• Adults walking children across where there is no
crosswalk
We are very concerned about the possibility of a tragic
accident and would like to help prevent that from happen-
ing if at all possible.
Our Hayward Police Department has put out some excel-
lent flyers about traffic laws for parents and guardians who
drive children to school.
The school Principal and a parent group are actively put-
ting out flyers and taking other measures to try to help the
situation when children are arriving and leaving school.
For those of us that do have children to drop off or pick
up, we certainly need to follow the rules, be patient and
keep our children safe.
For those of us that do not have children, it is advisable
to avoid the area during problem hours!
School Hours are as follows:
8:30– 3:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
8:30– 1:00 Wednesday
Kindergarten:
8:30– 12:00 and 10:00– 2:05 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday
8:30– 12:00 Wednesday
Let's make an effort to keep children safe!
Welcome Committee Report
Members: Patty Little; coordinator; Judy Allen-Rodgers;
Darlene Richardson. Attending: Jeanie Schultz
We are planning on making up “Welcome Packets” that
will be handed out to new residents of Spanish Ranch 1.
These packets will contain useful information, such as
contact information, park maps, Emergency information,
such as gas, water shut-off, etc., emergency procedures and
any other homeowner’s information pertaining to Spanish
Ranch 1.
We are also thinking of putting in local vendor informa-
tion and maybe coupons, menus, etc. from some of our
nearby vendors and merchants, (Starbucks, beauty shop,
Butterfly Life gym, restaurants.)
We will make up a Welcome Letter and use some of the
previous information from packets that were started by the
Association many years ago.
We are hoping to work closely with Management to
ensure that these packets get distributed to new residents.
The packets will be issued from the park’s office for
qualified, registered new residents only.
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Por algún tiempo, miembros del Neighborhood
Watch han observado mucho tráfico pesado en las calles;
Tampa y Dickens en la Escuela Ruus. Regularmente se
observan;
• Carros estacionados en doble, bloqueando tráfico en
ambas direcciones
• Padres dejando a niños en áreas no seguras a mitad del
bloque ocasionando que los jóvenes anden entre los carros
• Adultos dejando a los niños en medio de la calle
• Adultos llevando a los niños en áreas donde no hay
cruce de peatones
Estamos, muy preocupados por la posibilidad de tener
un accidente trágico en el área. Queremos prevenir que
eso, suceda.
El Departamento de Policía ha enviado folletos sobre las
leyes de tráfico para los padres y guardianes que llevan a
niños a la escuela.
El director y el grupo de padres han puesto folletos y
han tornado otras medidas para remediar la situación para
cuando los niños lleguen y se vayan de la escuela.
Para todos los que tienen que ir a recoger niños, ten-
emos que, seguir las; reglas y ser pacientes para mantener
a nuestros niños a salvo.
Para los que no tienen niños, jes recomendable evitar el
área durante las horas del problema!
Las horas de la escuela son:
8:30– 3:30 lunes, martes, jueves y viernes
8:30– 1:00 miércoles
Kindergarten:
8:30 – 12:00 & 10:00 – 2:05 lunes, martes, jueves y
viernes
8:30– 12:00 miércoles
¡Vamos a hacer un esfuerzo de mantener seguros
a nuestros niños!
Some suggestions were made at our first committee
meeting
• Get promotional products, like key chains, or coffee
mug holders, stickers, etc. with the “Spanish Ranch 1”
name on them to put into the packets.
• We could visit new residents, after they move in, and
introduce ourselves as the Welcome Committee, and try
to answer any questions they might have about living in
Spanish Ranch 1 Mobile Home Park.
Our ultimate goal as a committee is to warmly welcome
new residents and help make their move a positive and
“welcoming” experience.
PROBLEM?
• Please notify the office if there is a problem with park
facilities or lighting.
• Call if you need a tree trimmed or drains are blocked.
• ALSO, call the office to report suspicious activity,
solicitors, excess noise, etc.
• Report criminal activity the police first, but ALSO to park
management, and Neighborhood Watch!
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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” shopper’s shuttle (Spanish Ranch to Southland
– Route 391).
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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 sta-
tion 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 Transit’s 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 additional
25¢.
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SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
SEP 26 SEP 27 SEP 28 SEP 29 SEP 30 1 2
SPECTRUM BUS
DINNER 10:10 a.m. to
BINGO
4 p.m. 1:55 p.m. 12-3

3 4 5 6 7 8 9
SPECTRUM SR-1
DINNER Association
4 p.m. Meeting
7:00 p.m.

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

10 11 12 13 14 15 16
SPECTRUM
El Toro DINNER
4 pm
Deadline
Neighborhood
WATCH
7 p.m. DIME BINGO
noon
COLUMBUS BUS BUS
DAY 10:10 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. to
1:55 p.m. 1:55 p.m.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
SPECTRUM
DINNER
4 p.m.

LUNCH 
BUS BUNCH BUS
10:10 a.m. to noon 10:10 a.m. to
1:55 p.m. 1:55 p.m.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
SPECTRUM
United Nations DINNER H’WEEN
Day 4 p.m. PARTY
6-8

BUS BUS
10:10 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. to
BINGO
1:55 p.m. 1:55 p.m. 12-3

31 NOV 1 NOV 2 NOV 3 NOV 4 NOV 5 NOV 6

Halloween SPECTRUM SR-1 BINGO
DINNER Association 12-3
Trick/Treat 4 p.m. Meeting
6-9 7:00 p.m.
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