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 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.

Patty Smith, President Dawn Plaskon, Vice President Jeanie Schultz, Secretary Peggy Nichols, Treasurer
Executive Board

WELCOME TO OUR NEW OFFICERS!

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 May 17 Applebees, Hayward June 21 Panera, Hayward July 19 Olive Garden, Hayward
Questions, Ruth, 732-6671 or Myrtle, 786-1182

You like to eat, right?

Marvin Daley Clint Dean Brenda Glover Jerry Higgins Barbara Sacks
Residents are welcome at the meeting of the

ATTENTION!

SR1 Association Board

THURSDAY,
May 3, 2012 7:00 p.m.

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

PROHIBITED!

in the main clubhouse

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!

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

COFFEE

PULL THE WEEDS NOW!

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

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

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!

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Our next meeting will be held on

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.

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012

AT 10 A. M. AT HAYWARD MOBILE COUNTRY CLUB 1200 W. Winton Avenue
We sincerely hope that you will be able to join us.
AS PARKING IS LIMITED, PLEASE CONSIDER CAR POOLING

Join us for

Upcoming meetings: Biannual Election!!! September 15, 2012 Eden Gardens November 17, 2012 Pueblo Springs

THE POWER OF FOUR

As a mobilehome owner how important is it to you to be a voter in the upcoming election?

Your votes elect the City Council members!

First and Last Saturdays of each month,

BINGO

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.

Our rent control ordinance was voted into existence by the Hayward City Council. A simple majority of 4 votes at any city council meeting can take away from us part, or all of our Rent Control Ordinance. How important is it to you as a voter in the upcoming election to vote for the candidates that HMOA has endorsed as mobilehome friendly? Very important! To keep informed, attend the next HMOA meeting on May 19th at the Hayward Mobile Country Club, 1200 W. Winton Ave. For more information call Roger Schaufler at 785-8283.

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

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

Please Donate:
May-July we are collecting

FREE HAYWARD EVENTS

Hayward Municipal Band

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
to benefit Haywards

Sunday Concerts in the Park

Presented by Hayward Area Recreation and Park District

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.

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

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-December: One Warm Coat drive

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

Be a responsible pet owner!

Mind your butts

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.

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.

PULL EM UP!
GET WEEDS NOW WHILE THE GROUND IS SOFT. INSPECTIONS ARE COMING UP. DONT WAIT. ITLL BE AN EASIER JOB IF YOU DO IT NOW!

Thank you, Teresa Cruz, SR-1 Manager

Comedy Corner
Unanswerable

contributed by S. Higman (no. 197)

(most copyright info unknown - web-exchange)

Reasons to allow drinking at work

The below are valid reasons as to why drinking should be allowed at work. If you use them wisely, you may even be able to convince your boss to allow alcohol. 1. Its an incentive to show up. 2. It reduces stress. 3. It leads to more honest communications. 4. It reduces complaints about low pay. 5. It cuts down on time off because you can work with a hangover. 6. Employees tell management what they think, not what management wants to hear. 7. It helps save on heating costs in the winter. 8. It encourages carpooling. 9. Increases job satisfaction because if you have a bad job you dont care. 10. It eliminates vacations because people would rather come to work. 11. It makes fellow employees look better. 12. It makes the cafeteria food taste better. 13. Bosses are more likely to hand out raises when they are wasted. 14. Salary negotiations are a lot more profitable.

Whats the difference between unique and very unique? When do you become important enough to be considered assassinated and not just murdered? Can you cry under water? Who decided that a round pizza should be put in a square box?

Personnel Evaluation Quotes

Since my last report, this employee has reached rock bottom...and has started to dig. His men would follow him anywhere,...but only out of morbid curiosity. I would not allow this employee to breed. This employee is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definite wont be. Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap. When she opens her mouth, it seems that it is only to change feet. He would be out of his depth in a parking lot puddle. This young lady has delusions of adequacy. He sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them. This employee is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot. This employee should go far,...and the sooner he starts, the better. Has a full 6-pack, but lacks the plastic thing to hold it all together. A gross ignoramus - 144 times worse than an ordinary ignoramus. He certainly takes a long time to make his pointless. He doesnt have ulcers, but hes a carrier. I would like to go hunting with him sometime. Hes been working with glue too much. He would argue with a signpost. He has a knack for making strangers immediately. He brings a lot of joy whenever he leaves the room. When his IQ reaches 50, he should sell. If you see two people talking and one looks bored,... hes the other one.

Hymns for People Over 50

Give Me the Old Timers Religion Precious Lord, Take My Hand, And Help Me Up Just a Slower Walk with Thee Go Tell It on the Mountain, But Speak Up Nobody Knows the Trouble I Have Seeing Guide Me O Thou Great Lord God, Ive Forgotten Where Ive Parked The Car Count Your Many Birthdays, Count Them One By One Blessed Insurance It Is Well With My Soul, But My Knees Hurt

MANAGERS CORNER
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN THE CASE OF A DISASTER FLOOD, MAJOR EARTHQUAKE??? ARE YOU PREPARED? In such a tragic event the community must unite to ensure the safety of those in need. A disaster emergency evacuation plan is in place, but is only effective if we have the individual residents delegated to the proper roles of the plan. Without block captains designated for each street, lives could be in danger and proper care for elderly, children and those in need lost. Please stop by the office to request a copy of the plan and, more importantly, become involved in what is the most important community group at Spanish Ranch #1. Spring time is here, the flowers are blooming, the trees are blooming and the nice weather is here to stay for the summer. Awww you all guessed it; I am leading into the topic of Annual Lot Inspections. They are coming to a space near you, so keep an eye out for your paperwork! Speeding continues to be a HUGE headache within the confines of our Community. Please be aware of your speed (The posted speed limit in the Park is 15 MPH). The pool is open. A copy of the Pool Rules is available in the main offices. Come by and pick up a copy. There have been a few reports of theft (none in writing). It appears that these incidents are mostly regarding bicycles. To prevent this from occurring to you, please insure that your bicycles are securely locked up out of sight behind your sheds or in your shed. In the event that you are a victim of a burglary or theft you may contact the Hayward Police department non-emergency number. That phone number is 510-293-7000. You also may make a report online by going to the following webpage: http://www.ci.hayward. ca.us/departments/police/spolice.shtm On the left hand side of this webpage, page near the top there is a blue colored hot spot designated File a police report online. Remember, it is a CRIME to file a false police report! When you receive your police report, please provide a copy to the office so we can put it into your file. Coffee is available in the clubhouse for our residents from 9 am until the afternoon. Come on by and pay us a visit. Guillermos Corner Please remember that the gutter space in front of your home is your responsibility to keep clean. Pull up your driveway approach ramps and sweep the leaves and other debris before you wash the area down with water. 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. 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 Assistant Manager

Food Bank Donations

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

may be dropped off in the office.

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

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

NOTE!

PLEASE DONATE!

Thank you!

When the Bay Area experiences a major earthquake, there could be

NO electricity! NO water! NO gas! for 3 days, 5 days, or more!

What should I do?

Qu debo hacer?
Come learn about and discuss

Emergency Prep/Disaster Info

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:00 p.m.
in the Main Clubhouse
sponsored by the SR1 Association Disaster Committee and NERT

The City of Hayward, the County of Alameda and the State of California all have comprehensive disaster plans in place, but they may not be able to respond to individuals in the event of a major event. We have to be ready to take care of ourselves, and to check on our neighbors and help each other.

Ask for your emergency evacuation plan for Spanish Ranch 1 from the office today!
Come and get information about how to be prepared, as well as information about the parks disaster plan as a whole. Pick up a handy guide from the USGS: Protegiendo a su familia de los terremotos Los 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 recent 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. Refreshments will be served. 7

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
NEXT MEETING: STOP GRAFFITI REWARD PROGRAM

Spanish Ranch I

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 7 p.m.

MAIN CLUBHOUSE
April 11, 2012 meeting recap
2-1-1 Information: Brochures, flyers in many languages, magnets and post-its were made available. 2-1-1 is a free, non-emergency, confidential service to direct people to resources in Alameda county. Crime in Park: 5 bikes in the last two months have been reported stolen, and a sign on Granada Drive reports another. A suspect alert and information about a program to turn in unused prescription drugs was received from Fremont PD. Open Forum: The group was made aware that the Phoenix Motel on Industrial is far enough away from schools to house sex offenders. Also, there are several group homes in the neighborhood outside the park and their occupants are being discouraged from hanging out here. Residents are asked to watch for people loitering and call the police if behavior seems suspicious. Hayward Neighborhood Alert: Next Hayward Neighborhood Alert meeting is 7 pm, Wednesday, May 30 at Southland Mall and is open to the public. 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.

$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.

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

Have you had something stolen from your property or vehicle? Or suffered damage to your yard, your house or your car but figured it wasnt worth reporting, or the police wont do anything anyway?

ANY CRIME IS WORTH REPORTING!

If they dont know it happened, how can they stop it from happening again?

Let the police know about that fountain stolen from your yard, or the tools taken from your driveway or porch. File a report about the unidentified car that mowed down your mailbox or ran over your solar lights. It might seem trivial, and youre probably right that nobody will come and investigate, but statistics count.

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

Reporting is critical to get city personnel and resources directed to areas where they are most needed.

FOR ONLINE POLICE REPORTING go to www.hayward-ca.gov/departments/police

Click button on left: File a police report online There is a step-by-step guide to filing a police report over the internet. It provides a quick and efficient way to file a police report with the Hayward Police Department.

A steady flow of bargain hunters rewarded the two dozen vendors at the March flea market. Despite, or perhaps because of, the steady drizzle, a goodly crowd of browsers kept the merchandise moving and the snack bar humming. Table reservations were handled by Patty Little, Joe HigmanBailey set up the tables (we lucked out and didnt have to break down because the carpet was scheduled to be shampooed), Marvin Daley toted stuff to the thrift store-bound truck, Dawn Plaskon ran the snack bar and the Association coffers were substantially rewarded by the event. Photos by Jeanie Schultz

SR-1 FLEA MARKET

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Join the Ladies Club at noon on the second Thursday for

Off-leash Dog Park

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.

DIME BINGO!

Attention People Owners!

Tired of dragging THEM around?
Dont despair, check out the off-leash Dog Park at the San Lorenzo Community Park, 1970 Via Buena Vista and the off-leash area at Earl Warren Park, 4660 Crow Canyon Road in Castro Valley.
DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT: Alden E. Oliver Sports Park of Hayward, Japanese Gardens, Kennedy Park, Southgate Park, Weekes Park, Meek Park, Centennial Park, Castro Valley Community Park, Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Hayward Shoreline, J. Kenneth Birchfield Park, in buildings, playgrounds, courts, or any park athletic fields, except for assist dogs for the disabled. Edendale Park and Dog Park Edendale Park is a small, one-acre parcel adjacent to Edendale Middle School located at 16278 Ashland Avenue in San Lorenzo. This park features a Dog Park and includes large dog and small dog areas. This newest dog park is an off-leash area for all pet owners to come out and enjoy! In addition, the park has a youth play structure area that is ADA accessible!

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

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

Pet Owners! Keep em IN!

Only indoor pets are allowed in the park.
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.

IF ITS NOT YOURS, DONT FEED IT!

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

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

Please do not flush:

SPEED LIMIT WITHIN THE PARK IS 15 MPH. PLEASE SLOW DOWN!

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Minutes of the SR1 Board MeetingApril 5, 2012

Meetings of the elected Spanish Ranch I Executive Board are held on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise announced) at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse. ALL residents are welcome to attend! The April 5, 2012 Annual General Membership Meeting of Spanish Ranch 1 Association was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Dawn Plaskon. Present were Dawn, Jeanie, Ruth, Marvin and Clint. Peggy was out of town and excused. Jerry and Barbara were at a city council hearing. Judy and Patty were absent. Due to a snafu in scheduling, the meeting was held in the small clubhouse. Minutes Approval of the minutes of the March 2012 meeting was tabled as the El Toros had not yet arrived. Treasurers Report In the absence of the Treasurer, there was no report. A copy was emailed for publication. Election of Officers Jeanie and Peggy agreed to continue as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. Clint, Barbara , Marvin and Jerry were willing to continue to serve on the board. Elected for the openings then were Pat Smith, President; Dawn Plaskon, Vice President and board member Brenda Glover. One board position remains open. The group discussed a move to a social model for the SR1 Association with an eye to planning events designed to restore the sense of community. A spaghetti feed, ice cream social, and block parties were among the ideas. The Association would still function as a resident advocate in keeping with the bylaws should that become necessary. State of the Park Dawn outlined the plans for the park as listed in the April El Toro which includes repaving the streets, redoing the carwash, upgrading the lighting and in general doing maintenance and repairs. More solar options are to be explored and a solar audit is scheduled. Upcoming events A CERT class sponsored by the Hayward Fire Department begins Monday, April 9 and runs through May 7. Several residents are enrolled in the Community Academy meeting on Tuesdays. Saturday, April 18 is the bimonthly Creek Cleanup which coincides with a citywide Earth Day cleanup effort. The annual Pool Party is being planned with a date to be announced. The pool opens May 1. Donations are to be solicited from the parks realtors to put on this free event, and perhaps to offer raffle prizes. Emergency Prep update A planning meeting will be held this month to get ready for a parkwide event on May 15 to promote Emergency Preparedness. A park evacuation plan was distributed by park management the day of the meeting. Neighborhood Watch Clint Dean spoke for the team noting that meetings are every other month on the second Tuesday and that the group hopes to start neighborhood walks soon. He invited interested people to meet at the clubhouse at 6 pm to walk their dogs or just enjoy exercise. Charity Drives A drive for the Hayward Animal Shelter is just wrapping up but donations were light. Bingo has agreed to make a monetary donation to take up the slack. Community Reports: HMOA The next meeting is March 17 at Continental Mobile Home Park. El ToroHadnt arrived by time of meeting, apparently again due to mechanical problems. The El Toro is posted on the website. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jeanie Schultz, Secretary

Treasurers Report For March 2012

Starting Balance 3/26/12 Deposit (Flea Market - Table Rentals) 3/26/12 Deposit (Snack Bar Sales During Flea Mkt.) 3/28/12 Check # 114 Jeanie Schultz ($28.99 Bay Area Marketplace Ad for Flea Mkt.) ($17.40 Costco Copies for Flea Mkt./Election Flyers) 3/29/12 Deposit (Association Table Sales From Flea Mkt.) Ending Balance $1,031.57 $ 230.00 $ 111.00 $ 46.39 + +

12.35

$1,338.53

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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

PARK WEBSITE! for SPANISH RANCH 1

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

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

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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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THURS 2 3 SR-1 Assn Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. All residents are welcome to attend. FRI 4 SAT 5

All residents!!! EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION and DISASTER PLANNING Main Clubhouse MAY 15 7 pm
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BINGO 12-3

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

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10 LADIES CLUB DIME BINGO

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 13 14 15 EMERGENCY PREP MTG 7:00 pm 16

El Toro Deadline

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

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MOTHERS DAY

HMOA 10 a.m.

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 20 21 22 230

LADIES CLUB LUNCH BUNCH 241

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 25

Armed Forces Day

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Spring Begins

BINGO 12-3

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 27 28 29 30 31

BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. JUN 1 JUN 2

MEMORIAL DAY

BINGO 12-3

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

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

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