Spanish Ranch #1 Information

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

SR-1 Association & Community Contacts

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

Residents are welcome at the meeting of the

SR1 Association Board

THURSDAY,
June 7, 2012 7:00 p.m.

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

in the main clubhouse

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.

The Executive Board meets

CREEK CLEANUP Saturday, June 16, 2012 9 a.m. - noon

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

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

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.

Rain cancels

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

SR-1 Helping Hand

Were here to help!

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

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.)

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.

Join us for

Join the Ladies Club at noon on the second Thursday for

DIME BINGO!

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

First and Last Saturdays of each month,

BINGO

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

For more information call Lorraine Schmuck 783-7294
Dime Bingo 2012 Dessert Schedule:
June: Ruth July: Lunch/dessert provided by Ladies Club August: Louise September: Pat October: Lorraine November: Irene December: Christmas Party

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

NOON TO 3:00 P.M.

Ron Gomez, coordinator 782-5183

Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.

THWART THE THIEVES!

Put your mail in the

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

NOTICE

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

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

MAILBOX

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

GOT SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY or SELL? LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC?

The El Toro will accept listings from residents for household items or furniture, pet stuff or kid stuff, (whatever you might post on the bulletin boards) that you want to get rid of (or want to acquire).

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!

Fundraiser or special event for your kids school?

We can give it a few lines. Put together what you want to say and email text/pix to the editor by the 10th of the month for the following month. eltoro.editor@comcast.net Be sure to include your contact information (name, phone #, best time to call), and a price, if applicable in your item. You must also provide your address to verify that you are a resident, but it wont be published unless you want it to be.

Please Donate:
May-July we are collecting

Join the Lunch Bunch

Come join our group of park women as we visit area restaurants. Youll get acquainted with some great gals! LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE
The Lunch Bunch meets on the third THURSDAY (unless otherwise announced) of each month at 12 noon. All are welcome to join us as we visit area restaurants. Call Wilma, 397-5701, to get on the list. 2012 June 21 Panera, Hayward July 19 Olive Garden, Hayward
Questions, Ruth, 732-6671 or Myrtle, 786-1182

You like to eat, right?

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
to benefit Haywards

Tools for Schools.

This collection is done during the summer, then assembled into kits ready for distribution when school starts in August. To make a donation as part of our drive, please call 510-274-1771 and leave a message or e-mail president@spanishranch1.org to request a pickup of your donation. Donations may also be dropped off at the Bingo snack bar on Bingo Saturdays or with managers any time the office is open.

Mind your butts

About SR-1 Charity Drives

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

If you smoke, please dispose of your butts properly. Dont litter by throwing them in the street, and especially dont throw them in peoples yards.

FREE HAYWARD EVENTS

Hayward Municipal Band

Sunday Concerts in the Park

Presented by Hayward Area Recreation and Park District

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.

Join the Hayward Municipal Band as the great American tradition continues this summer. Bring your family, friends and picnic lunch to Memorial Park to relax, listen and enjoy to Classical, Popular, Big Band, Jazz, Musicals, Latin and more! The Band plays under the direction of Kathy Morelli Maier, and these concerts are produced in cooperation with H.A.R.D. and the City of Hayward. Hayward Memorial Park 24176 Mission Boulevard, Hayward

SUNDAYS AT 2:30 PM
Individual Dates: Jun 17 Jun 24 Jul 1 Jul 8 Jul 15 Jul 22

Thank you, Teresa Cruz, SR-1 Manager

Comedy Corner
The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman

contributed by S. Higman (no. 198)

(most copyright info unknown - web-exchange) My Work History Plays on Words My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned...couldnt concentrate. Then I worked in the woods as a lumberjack, but I just couldnt hack it, so they gave me the ax. After that I tried to be a tailor, but I just wasnt suited for it ...mainly because it was a so-so job. Next I tried working in a muffler factory but that was too exhausting. Then I tried to be a chef -- figured it would add a little spice to my life, but I just didnt have the thyme. I attempted to be a deli worker, but any way I sliced it, I couldnt cut the mustard. My best job was being a musician, but eventually I found I wasnt noteworthy. I studied a long time to become a doctor, but I didnt have any patience. Next was a job in a shoe factory; I tried but I just didnt fit in. I became a professional fisherman, but discovered that I couldnt live on my net income. I managed to get a good job working for a pool maintenance company, but the work was just too draining. So then I got a job in a workout center, but they said I wasnt fit for the job. After many years of trying to find steady work I finally got a job as a historian until I realized there was no future in it. My last job was working at Starbucks, but I had to quit because it was always the same old grind.
Rudy A. Swale

The new salesman had just completed his training and was anxious to put his skills to work. He took his Hoover vacuum cleaner to the front door of a house and rang the bell. A rather unpleasant woman answered. Before she could say anything he threw a pile of cow patties in the door behind her onto the rug. Lady, he said, If this vacuum cleaner doesnt clean up all those cow patties, Ill eat them myself. Ill get you a spoon, scowled the lady. Our electricity hasnt been turned on, yet. In 1853, the Tate Watch Company of Connecticut decided to branch out and produce other products. Compasses for the pioneers traveling west were their first new endeavor. Although they produced fine and accurate watches, the same was not true of their compasses. Travelers would sometimes end up in Canada or Mexico. Thus came about the phrase, He who has a Tates is lost. Support a Family The prospective son-in-law was asked by his girl friends father, Son, can you support a family? Well, no, sir, he replied. I was just planning to support your daughter. The rest of you have to fend for yourselves. Dogs and cats are better than children because they: Eat less. Usually come when called. Are easier to train. Dont ask for money all the time. Dont drink or smoke. Dont hang out with friends who use drugs. Never ask to drive the car. Dont have to have the latest fashions. Dont want to wear your clothes. Dont need a gazillion dollars for college, and If they get pregnant, you can sell their children.

The Water Pistol My five year old son squealed with delight when he opened his birthday present from his grandmother. It was a water pistol. He promptly ran to the sink to fill it. Mom, I said. Im surprised at you. Dont you remember how we used to drive you crazy with water pistols? My mom smiled and said, Yes, I remember.

MANAGERS CORNER
As you are reading this some of you will be aware that the Annual Lot Inspections are well underway. Please take advantage of the pleasant weather to bring your spaces into conformity with the Rules and Regulations of Spanish Ranch #1 MHP. The remodel of the small clubhouse is complete. Rutherford Management did a wonderful internal remodel, adding new tile floors in the entry way, kitchen and bathrooms. The bathrooms have new fixtures. A kitchen area was added with a full size refrigerator, a microwave, granite counters and cabinets. A pass through was added to aid in getting food into the main room. Come by the office and we will open the small club house for your viewing. We will be working in the future to renovate the outside of the small clubhouse area. Did you know that being a good neighbor is work? It means that we need to think through our actions, language, and how they may affect others near us. An example of this is something that some of our residents do and this is, washing out their garbage cans in the gutters in front of their homes. We have to ask ourselves, where is this debris going and how will it affect my neighbor? Besides a potential health risk to everyone (drawing flys and bugs that may breed illness) downstream from your home, it is in the opinion of many, just simply rude. In the future, please wash your debris cans in your rear yard, then you can bag the debris and place the bag in your trash can where it belongs. Being a good neighbor also involves our vehicles. There are a few vehicles that are excessively loud (special exhaust pipes) and are causing undue stress to their neighbors. Excessively loud vehicles are specifically addressed in the Rules and Regulations for Spanish Ranch #1. The pool is open. A copy of the Pool Rules is available in the main offices. Come by and pick up a copy so that you may more fully enjoy your pool facilities. Unauthorized parking still remains a problem. Remember, you may park in the front of your home for loading and unloading only. This means a period of less than 10 minutes. Unauthorized parking in visitors parking is against the rules and regulations. What is a guest or a visitor you may ask? That definition is covered in the Rule(s) and Regulation(s) as follows: 2. GUESTS A. All guests must register in the Park if they stay more than a total of 20 consecutive days or 30 days in a calendar year. No guest may stay for over 60 days in any calendar year. B. You must acquaint all of your guests with the conditions of tenancy of the Park, including these Rules and Regulations. You are also personally responsible for all the actions and conduct of your guests. Except when your guests are entering and leaving the Park, you must accompany them at all times they are in the Park. If you will not be present, your guest may not occupy or use the mobile home without our consent. Guillermos Corner If you are bringing a young child that is not potty trained into the pool or the hot tub, PLEASE insure that they are wearing swimmer disposable diapers. Regular diapers are NOT allowed in the hot tub or swimming pool. Regular diapers will fall apart and plug the pool/hot tub equipment and will cause them to fail. If you are found with unapproved wear on your child, you will be asked to leave. Vandalism continues to be a challenge at the car washes, small clubhouse and on the internal and external fences in your community. The fences at the car washes and at the small clubhouse are being broken on purpose. Graffiti on the internal and external fences is also on the rise. Report those that are observed doing this to the office. Garbage in the car wash areas is a continuing issue. Keep in mind, disposing of any type of material OVER the fence into the creek areas may be a County or State Offense and can be met with stiff fines and other penalties. Thanks for all the help in reporting inoperative street lights. Keep up the good work! Jeff Stoops SR1 Assistant Manager

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.
To help 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

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

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 resident 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 pool or therapy pool. 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 containers are permitted anywhere in the pool area. 11. No bobby pins or jewelry are allowed in the pools. 12. Residents climbing over or under the fence around the pool will lose their pool privileges.

POOL RULES

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!

PLEASE DONATE!

Thank you!

Most exterior changes to Your Home Require a Permit!

Did you know that a permit is required for most physical changes to your home? The State Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) requires a permit for exterior changes, such as: awning extensions room additions air conditioner installations storage shed construction porches decks Park managers are required by HCD to sign off on a permit application for exterior items. You might be surprised to learn that HCD requires permits for changing your homes interior as well, but management does not get involved in this area. The management office has plot plan forms required for the permit application. Teresa Cruz, park manager

COFFEE

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

15 mph
Slow Down!

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Clint Dean, 266-0979 Peggy Nichols, 782-8950 Judy Allen-Rogers, 785-4894 Patty Little, 783-1534

Spanish Ranch I

Upcoming events
JULY 30th: Annual CAR-A-VAN starts at 6 pm. Meet in the parking lot at Southland by JC Penney at 5:30 to decorate your cars. AUGUST 7th: National Night Out BBQ: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with set-up, cooking, sign-in, serving, clean-up, and games. All help would be GREATLY appreciated. OCTOBER 6: Public Safety Expo, 11-3 at Southland Mall will discuss bike safety and other topics for families and kids.

Report criminal activity the police first, but ALSO to Neighborhood Watch! Call anyone on the team!

NEXT MEETING:

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 7 p.m.

MAIN CLUBHOUSE

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.

You can complete and submit a police report online for seven types of non-emergency incidents: harassing phone calls If the hit and run incident lost property is an theft Emergency, vandalism CALL vehicle burglary 9-1-1 vehicle tampering. GO TO http://www.hayward-ca.gov/ Under Online Services, click Police Reports Before using the online reporting system, be aware that the incident must meet the following conditions: Be a non-emergency. Call 9-1-1 if the incident is an emergency. Have occurred within the Hayward City limits only, not in another city, nor in the unincorporated areas of Alameda County, nor on a State freeway. If the incident happened in another city, call the police department in that city. If the incident happened on a State freeway, call the California Highway Patrol office nearest you. If the incident happened in the unincorporated area of Alameda County (Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairmont Terrace, Fairview, Mt. Eden and San Lorenzo) con-

Submit a police report online

tact the Alameda County Sheriff's Department. Have no known suspects. This means neither you nor someone else knows who did the crime, or that person's location, or the license plate of the vehicle driven by those who committed the crime. Not involve Identity Theft. Police reports regarding identify theft are not taken online. If you are a victim of identity theft and a Hayward resident, please call 510-293-7272. If the non-emergency incident occurred in the Hayward city limits, but does not meet the other conditions listed above, call 510-293-7272. After completing and submitting the online report: You will get a case number, and be able to print a copy of the report. Your report will be reviewed by a police officer. You may be contacted if further investigation of your case is needed. Note: Filing a false police report is a crime. *If you are reporting a Harassing Phone Call, there is an additional step required: After filing a report, call SBC Security (1-800698-7223) with the report number for more instructions.

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

Pet Owners!

Only indoor pets are allowed in the park.

Keep em IN!

Dont let your CAT out to be digging in your neighbors' landscaping or flowers! Walk your DOG on a leash (its the law) and its your responsibility to pick up your dogs waste and properly dispose of it. 9

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Above: Dawn Plaskon cooking, Manager Teresa Cruz serving

We had a lovely warm day for the pool opening and served hot dogs or polish, green salad or cole slaw, chips, and soda to more than 150 residents. A relaxed and pleasant time was had by all. Fund raising was undertaken jointly by SR1 Association, NERT and Neighborhood Watch. Special thanks to those who donated to help sponsor this event AND National Night Out coming up in August. Todd Su of Realty World $200 Ron Gomez of Prudential $100 Ernest Costa of Advantage Homes$100 NERT$100 Los Rancheros Charities (Bingo)$100 SR1 Association Many thanks to all those who helped with setup, tear-down, cooking, and serving. Photos by Pat Smith, Jeanie Schultz

POOL PARTY

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Minutes of the SR1 Board MeetingMay 3, 2012

Meetings of the elected Spanish Ranch I Executive Board are held on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise announced) at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse. ALL residents are welcome to attend! The May 3, 2012 Special-call General Membership Meeting and regular Board Meeting of Spanish Ranch 1 Association was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Pat Smith. Present were VP Dawn, Secty Jeanie, Treasurer Peggy, an board members Marvin, Clint, Jerry and Brenda. Barbara Sacks was excused. New president Pat and board member Brenda were welcomed by the group and guests were introduced. Special Order of BusinessInsurance Policy In years past the Association has shared the cost of a $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy with Los Rancheros Charities, that runs Bingo. This policy provides protection against lawsuits or claims against Bingo or the association should anyone suffer injury or harm while attending social events sponsored by us. The owners of the park have liability insurance, of course, which covers them and us for any incident involving the buildings, furnishings and infrastructure of the park. Given that many of our events are attended by friends and relatives from outside the park, and Bingo and our periodic flea markets are open to the public, Association leadership felt the insurance is in our best interests. Besides Los Rancheros Charities, the SR1 Association, NERT and the Ladies Club are specifically mentioned as sponsoring social events. NERT and the Ladies Club run the Bingo snack bar. The $1000 cost of the policy is to be split $500 Bingo, $400 Association and $100 NERT/Ladies Club. It was moved and seconded to approve the expenditure of $400 for the insurance. Motion carried. Minutes The tabled minutes of the March 2012 meeting were approved as published. The minutes of the April 5, 2012 meeting were approved as published. Treasurers Report The treasurer reported a balance of $1338.53 and no activity for the month. New Residents For the benefit of the several new residents in attendance, the various park committees were explained as we went along. Helping Hand/Yard Cleanup Inspections are underway so there have been a few inquiries. Marvin noted that he understood that residents were being given a reasonable time to clean up and management intended to charge $300 if they had to clean up your yard. Residents on Murcia got a letter from the city telling them they had to clean up the graffiti on the walls at the back of their lots. It was established that they were referring to the flood walls bordering the park, and residents are NOT responsible for those. Creek Cleanup It was pointed out that the crew doing bimonthly creek cleanup does paint out the graffiti on the wall border the park paralleling Miranda, but materials are supplied by the county. There again, individual residents are not responsible. The next creek cleanup is scheduled for June 16. Social Events Discussion In keeping with the focus on community-building and social events, the group discussed event ideas. The Pool Party is already planned for Sunday, May 6. Among the suggestions were a spaghetti feed, ice cream social and a movie night, similar to those sponsored by the City at City Hall. A committee was formed to get this rolling consisting of Pat, Dawn, Jeanie, Denise West, Larry Cooper and Cindy Evans. Denise provided Pat with names of Moreau students, previously involved with Spectrum, who have expressed interest in helping with our events. Emergency Prep update A park-wide Emergency Preparedness meeting will be held May 15. Regional Manager Greg OHagan has agreed to come and speak to the group. Self-Help Groups A resident asked about the possibility of using the clubhouse for ongoing AA, 12-step, or similar meetings on a regular basis and was told by management to approach the homeowners association. There were no objection to helping the resident look into this. Community Reports: HMOA The next meeting is May 19 at Hayward Mobile Country Club. Neighborhood Watch meets June 12. They are planning for National Night Out on August 7 which is kicked off with a Car-a-van on July 30. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jeanie Schultz, Secretary

Treasurers Report For April 2012

No activity Ending Balance $1,338.53

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Neighborhood Watch
Courtesy of SR1 Association and Neighborhood Watch

Know Your Neighbors!

Across Left

Across

Across Right

Your Home Report a Crime

Next Door to Left POLICE FIRE RESCUE

911
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Next Door to Right Fill in your neighbors names on this handy reference sheet. In an emergency youll need this information, but in the meantime youll know who to call if you spot a problem your neighbor should know about.

Please do your share! Lets all watch out for each other!

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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

EDITORIAL POLICIES
(http://mobilehomeparkmagazines.com/mhbsite/ editorial/rules.aspx) The Mobile Home Board publications informs and promotes the mobile home system; residents, management and those that serve the mobile home community. The Mobile Home Board publications are not political tools. They are a source of information and enjoyment for park residents. To ensure this policy we have developed the following guidelines: Editorial Guidelines: Editor is responsible for gathering information and sending it to us in a form they want. Each editor must allow all residents organizations and management to participate in the publication. The publication is not to be used for disputes by either residents or management. Mobile Home Park Magazines must remain neutral in all resident/management issues to preserve the integrity of the magazine. Not all residents are on one side or the other of an issue. Since we do not research each story, we cannot use Mobile Home Park Magazines to weigh either side of these very fragile relationships. Resident political organizations are asked to limit their information to meeting notices and reports of chapter meetings.

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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 shoppers shuttle (Spanish Ranch to Southland Route 391). Busses now leave the Spanish Ranch Clubhouse at 10:10, 10:55, 11:40am, 12:25, 1:10, and 1:55pm and arrive at Southland Mall at 10:35, 11:20am, 12:05, 12:50, 1:35, and 2:20pm. NOTE The last trip leaving Spanish Ranch at 1:55pm which arrives at Southland Mall at 2:20pm has no direct return trip back to Spanish Ranch. Return trips leave Southland Mall at 10:42, 11:27am, 12:12, 12:57 and 1:42pm, arriving back at Spanish Ranch at 10:55, 11:40am, 12:25, 1:10, and 1:55pm. Route 22: For those who wish to walk to/from Tennyson Ave, on weekdays route 22 will go to the South Hayward BART station every 30 minutes from 6:22am until 11:22pm weekdays, and hourly on weekends and holidays from 6:22am until 11:22pm. From the South Hayward BART station going down Tennyson will leave every 30 minutes from 6:04am until 11:04pm weekdays, and hourly on weekends and holidays from 6:17am until 11:17pm. Route 22 is a circular route, serving Tennyson, Hesperian (both Chabot College and Southland Mall), Winton, and both Hayward and South Hayward BART stations along Mission Blvd. Visit AC Transits web site at www.actransit.org for more information. AC TRANSIT FARES $2.00 ages 18-64, ages 5-17 and 65+ are $1.00. Transfer good for 1.5 hours is an addl 25.

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