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 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:  Ruth Horton—732-6671
ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD
Dave Abreu, Judy Allen-Rogers, Kathi Calvert,
Marvin Daley, Jerry Higgins
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 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,  
February 3, 2011
at 7:00 p.m. 
in the main clubhouse Join us for

BINGO
EVERYBODY THAT LIVES HERE
is asked to attend  
(not just the homeowner).

Next meeting: First and Last

THURSDAY, March 3, 2011 Saturdays of each month,
NOON TO 3:00 P.M.
Snack bar open before play and during breaks
serving nachos, hot dogs, sodas, snacks.

Ron Gomez, coordinator 782-5183

Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.

NOTICE
PARK WEBSITE!
Per state law, no one under the age
of 18 is allowed in the clubhouse
for during Bingo
SPANISH RANCH I LETTER OF APPRECIATION — Dec 6
I would like to thank you so much for the wonder-
RESIDENT INFO ful turkey lunch that was provided on November 27
to your Bingo “goers.” It was much appreciated.
www.spanishranch1.org All the people are so very nice especially the
workers who continually provide the service. I enjoy
The El Toro and the Bylaws of the very much participating in your games. Keep up the
Spanish Ranch 1 Association are posted here. good work. Nona L. Dagostino

All the latest! Check it out!

Voicemail phone number for the associa-
NOTICE:
By court order, former resident
tion is: 510-274-1771 (or 510-274-1sr1).
Mary Dimsdale may not come into Spanish
Ranch 1 under any circumstances.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
If any resident sees this person anywhere on the
Letters to the Editor are welcome property, they are asked to immediately notify
on any subject. Send to:
the Hayward Police Department and ask that she
eltoro.editor@comcast.net.
be arrested. Your call should reference case no.
(You MUST sign your name but we 412208 dated December 6, 2010.
won’t use it if you don’t want us to.)
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 Former SR1 manager
CREEK CLEANUP
Richard H. Brown Saturday,
May 25, 1936 - December 17, 2010
Richard H. (Dick) Brown, a native of Denver,
February 19 • 9-1
Colorado, died there December 17, 2010. Dick
and Sharon Brown were on-site managers of Meet at FOLSOM STREET
Spanish Ranch 1 for some 12+ years of the time
that it was owned by the late Ken Earp and sub-
gates to creek area.
sequently his wife Tina Earp. Their most recent Gloves, garbage bags, tools provided.
retirement was in February 2006.
Richard Brown is survived by his wife of 41
years, Sharon, four sons, James Brown (Kathy)
Rain cancels
The county dredging accomplished a major
and Alvin Brown of Denver, Conner Brown “cleanup” but some litter has accumulated and
(Mary) of Tennessee, and Larry Matkovich of
we want to keep ahead of it. Anyone interested
Canon City, Colo., 17 grandchildren and 25
great-grandchildren. in helping out with this cleanup can email Dawn
at kdplaskon@sbcglobal.net, or just show up!
From Sharon:
We managed mobile home parks in Califor-
nia for 17 1/2 years in Southern and Northern
California. The most was recent was in Span-
ish Ranch #1 where we have some very good COFFEE is
memories of parties, dinners, and breakfasts put available in the
on for the residents. When we retired from there
we moved to Thornton, Colo. Clubhouse daily during
In 2007 our plans changed again when my regular office hours for residents
mother came to live with us. We bought a larger
mobile home in Sheridan, Colo., which is near
of Spanish Ranch 1.
Englewood. Mother is now in assisted living not
too far from here. She will be 90 in June.
It is great being here as it is so quiet in a senior
PROBLEM?
park. We were so glad that we moved back as H Please notify the office if there is a problem with
we have gotten to know our children more. We park facilities or lighting.
have 17 grandkids & 25 great-grandkids, and H Call if you need a tree trimmed or drains are
we love them all. blocked.
I plan to stay where I am at the moment. The H ALSO, call the office to report suspicious activity,
kids would like to see me get a senior apart- solicitors, excess noise, etc.
ment over closer to them. We’ll see.
— Sharon Brown H Report criminal activity the police first, but ALSO
to park management, and Neighborhood Watch!

Pet Owners! Keep ’em IN! “Newspaper Tubes” 

Only indoor pets are allowed   currently fashioned
in the park. from large PVC pipe if
your newspaper doesn’t
Don’t let your CAT out to be digging in supply one, are used
your neighbors' landscaping or flowers! to notify residents of
events via flyers and the
monthly park magazine.
Walk your DOG on a
leash (it’s the law) Please call the office and
and it’s your respon- let them know if you
sibility to pick up your need a tube installed at
dog’s waste and properly   your home. 783-5535
dispose of it.
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 MANAGERS’
Management wishes that
CORNER
your New Year continues to
be bright and full of prom-
ise.
The Christmas Party was a
GIGANTIC SUCCESS and en-
joyed by a very good rep-
resentation of the residents.
Thanks to all of you that par-
ticipated in this event.
We would also like to
express our Thanks to the
Senior Rutherford Management
Leadership and the owners of
Spanish Ranch MHP for their gen-
erous contribution to this growing
annual event. Last but not least,
we would like to thank the tireless
contributions of the Volunteers
that surrendered their Sunday to
the benefit of the Park residents,
led by the Home Owners Associa-
tion of Spanish Ranch MHP under
the apt leadership of Ms. Dawn
Plaskon, President of the HOA and
the HOA Board of Directors.
Valentines Day is here and we
wish everyone a Happy Valen-
tines Day.
Someone has been writing the
code for the rear gate on the wall
and surrounding areas. Thank you
for those residents that are report-
ing to the office when they notice
this. Please help us by reporting
those that might be abusing the
use of the rear gate.
Please be aware of the gutter
area in front of your home and
keep it clear of debris. As it is the
rainy season these gutters are
getting a great deal of use.
Speed Monitoring — we are
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.
making arraignments to place
“speed monitoring” stations within
Spanish Ranch MHP over the next
months. This is to insure we are ALL
aware of our speed as speeding
has been and continues to be a
HUGE issue with weekly close calls
with pedestrians.
We are continuing to see some
broken fences in the park. Please
help us by reporting strangers or
residents that are abusing your
facilities.
Guillermo’s Corner.
There are several areas that
Guillermo has been diligently
working on:
1. Street lights and restoring ex-
isting common area lighting. He
would like to extend a heartfelt
“Thanks” for those diligent people
that are prompt in reporting light-
ing being out within the park.
2. Storm drains. After every
storm, Guillermo goes through
the park to clear the storm drains
of accumulated debris.
3. Tagging continues to be a
challenge and Guillermo, the
City of Hayward and the vari-
ous volunteer groups continue
to seek your help and input to
promptly report anyone that may
be involved with these tagging
incidents.
4. Parking in Guest Parking.
Guillermo asks that you keep
in mind that Guest Parking is for
guests, not those permanently
residing in Spanish Ranch MHP.
Your vehicle will be tagged and
for those that don’t heed these
reminders, you will be towed.
Meter reader
Spanish Ranch I utility meters
are read during the middle of
each month. The meter reader
is employed by an outside com-
pany that is responsible only for
monthly meter readings and has
no responsibility for the amount of
your utility bills.
Our meter reader, Ron, is just
doing his job. You can help him
do that by keeping meters clear
of obstructions and by treating
him with respect and courtesy.
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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 col-
lected into them.)
PLEASE DONATE!
Thank you!
COMPLAINTS/
Suggestions or
Reports
must be submitted to Park
Management in WRITING
and must be SIGNED.
Only the person with the prob-
lem or concern may file the
complaint. None will be accepted
from third parties on behalf of
someone else. Forms are avail-
able 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 us help you, please pro-
vide a copy to the SR-1 Assn.
Fill out the form on the website
or leave a copy with Spectrum
at the clubhouse T-Th 3:30-5
or in the editor’s papertube,
28408 Granada Circle (across
from clubhouse laundry room).
Comedy Corner contributed by S. Higman (no. 190)
(most copyright info unknown - web-exchange)
Heard it Somewhere
What do you call 2 guys hanging from a window?
Curt ‘n Rod!
Smiles and underwear have a lot in common, they
both hold up your cheeks!
There would be a lot less spoiled
kids in the world if we could spank
grandma and grandpa.
You might be a redneck if when you dust your
house, you use a leaf blower!
COMPUTER TERMS - TEXAS
TRANSLATION:
LOG ON: Making a wood stove hotter.
LOG OFF: Don’t add no more wood.
MONITOR: Keeping an eye on the wood stove.
DOWNLOAD: Gettin’ the farwood off the truck
MEGA HERTZ: When yer not keerful gettin’ the farwood
FLOPPY DISC: Whatcha git from
tryin to carry too much farwood
RAM: That thing tha splits the
farwood
HARD DRIVE: Gettin’ home in
the winter time
PROMPT: What the mail ain’t in the winter time
WINDOWS: What to shut when it’s cold outside
SCREEN: What to shut when it’s black fly season
BYTE: What them dang flies do
CHIP: Munchies fer the TV
MICRO CHIP: What’s in the bottom of the munchie bag
MODEM: Whatcha did to the hay fields
DOT MATRIX: Old Dan Matrix’s wife
LAP TOP: Where the kitty sleeps
KEYBOARD: Where ya hang the dang truck keys
SOFTWARE: Them dang plastic forks and knives
MOUSE: What eats the grain in the barn
MOUSE PAD: That’s hippie talk fer the mouse hole
MAIN FRAME: Holds up the barn roof
ENTER: Northerner talk fer “c’mon in, y’all”
RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY: When ya can’t ‘member
what ya paid fer the rifle
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How to give a cat a pill.
1. Pick up the cat and cradle it in the crook of your
left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefin-
ger and thumb on either side of cat’s mouth and gen-
tly apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right
hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow
cat to close mouth and swallow.
2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind
sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
3. Take new pill from foil wrap,
cradle cat in left arm, holding rear
paws tightly with left hand. Force
jaws open and push pill to back of
mouth with right forefinger. Hold
mouth shut for a count of ten.
4. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between
knees, hold front and rear paws, ignore growls emit-
ted by cat. Get spouse to hold cat’s head firmly with
one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop
pill down ruler and rub cat’s throat vigorously.
5. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill
from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and
repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines
and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing
later.
6. Wrap cat in a large towel and get spouse to lie
on cat with cat’s head just visible from below armpit.
Put pill in end of a drinking straw, force cat’s mouth
open with pencil and blow down straw.
7. Check label to make sure pill is not harmful to
humans, drink a beer to take away the taste. Apply
Band-Aid to spouse’s forearm and remove blood from
the carpet with soap and water.
8. Tie the little angel’s front paws to rear paws
with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of the din-
ing table. Find heavy pruning gloves from shed. Push
pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak.
Be rough about it. Hold head vertical and pour 2
pints of water down cat’s throat to wash down pill.
9. Consume remainder of scotch. Get spouse to
drive you to the A&E, sit quietly while doctor stitch-
es fingers and forearm and removes pill from your
eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order a new
table.
10. Arrange for RSPCA to collect the mutant cat
from hell and ring local pet shop to see whether they
have any hamsters.
 Ladies Club
Holiday Party
Top left, Vicki, Denise
and Dawn get food
while Jimmie (seated)
looks on; Fannie
at right. and Myrtle
and Yolanda, center
left, choose a gift.
Below: Coordinators
Ruth Horton and
Lorraine Schmuck.
At center right Vicki
looks at Shari’s gift
and Fannie watches
as Yolanda unwraps
hers. Bottom from
left, Irene, Lorraine,
Saundra, Louise,
Dawn, Shari (par-
tially hidden), Yolanda,
Fannie, Denise, Sonia,
Bridgette, Bea.
Photos by Jeanie

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

Saturday, March 12, 2011 • 9 am-3pm

at the Spanish Ranch Main Clubhouse

TABLES ARE ONLY $10!

One table per person until the deadline. If you want another, check back then.
Tables are limited (inside only) so reserve yours early.
Reservations must be made by March 5.

Contact Patty Little, 783-1534

Note to vendors:
The Clubhouse will be open at 7 pm Friday evening for setup to vendors only. Tables must be
covered to protect the surface before set up. Doors open 9am Saturday.
No tires or excessively greasy or dirty items please.

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 Come to the Main clubhouse on
Are you a new resident? the Second Thursday, at noon!
We’d like to  
welcome you
to our  
DIME BINGO
community! Ladies! Bring your lunch and let’s get
together. Dessert provided.
Our newly reac-
tivated WELCOMING Costs only a dime a game, winner take all!
COMMITTEE has gifts + .25 for the bank which gets raffled back to some-
and information that can help make your body at the first gathering in January.
introduction to mobile-home living easier and
Congrats to Fannie, winner of the 2010 bank!
friendlier.
And you’ll have some new friends!
For more information call
Our friendly welcomers are anxious to hear Lorraine Schmuck 783-7294
from you! Call Patty Little, 783-1534 or Judy Dime Bingo 2011 Dessert Schedule:
Allen-Rodgers, 785-4894. February: Ruth • March: Louise• April: Fannie
If you’ve been here awhile and are say- May: Vicki • June: Bridgette • July: Jeanie
ing, “hey! nobody ever welcomed us when we
August: Lorraine • September: Irene
moved in”, give the welcomers a call because
we all want to meet you too! October: Ruth • November: Lorraine
December: Christmas Party

Please Wear White at Night! THWART THE

Walking the dog? THIEVES!
Put your mail in the
. * Walking home?
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
°• We Can’t See
..
View of the street
You in the Dark!
We all know there isn’t
MAILBOX
located in front of the
at 8:14 p.m. on enough light in the park.
a moonless night. Main Clubhouse close to the
Wear something white or reflective street (near the Park map).
even if it’s just to throw a white sweater over
your shoulders or around your waist. This

SR-1 Helping Hand

simple precaution could prevent a tragedy.

LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE Are weeds, rubbish, or overgrown plants on your

lot a cause for concern? Is your home in need of
The Lunch Bunch meets on the third sprucing up with washing or painting?
THURSDAY (unless otherwise announced) of
each month at 12 noon. All are welcome to We’re here to help!
Give Dave or Marvin a call, and
join us as we visit area restaurants.
we’ll see what our team can do
2011 to extend a helping hand. Call
us, or park management, to
Feb 17 Mimi’s, Hayward
schedule a lot assessment.
March 17 Elephant Bar, Hayward
510-274-1771
April 21 Hometown Buffet, Hayward
(Association voicemail);
Coordinator: TBA Marvin 783-0360.

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 Senior Dinners available Tuesday and Thursday!
Denise West and Len Tisdale handle Tuesdays; Kraig & Alicia Reed handle Thursdays.
Students from Moreau High School are providing able assistance with the monitoring, dishing up,
serving and cleanup that is required by the program. The cheerful presence of these young people
has a added a friendly family vibe to the experience. JOIN US TODAY!

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

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

Senior Dinners
through the Spectrum program
A government-sponsored program for seniors over 55.
Es un programa guvernamental para ancianos mas de 55 años.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 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.
Meal served 4 - 4:30 p.m. Come early to chat.
Las comidas estaran servidas a las 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Illegue temprano para socialisar.
$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.

Family visiting? Bring ‘em! Don’t want to cook? Come on up!
A complete balanced meal for less than $5.00 and all you have to do is call the day before!
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 HOLIDAY
BRUNCH
sponsored by SR-1
owners/management

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 SR1 Assn Board Meeting 12/22/10
Present were: Kathi Calvert, Ruth
Horton, Kevin Kelly, Patty Little, Judy
Allen-Rodgers, Dawn Plaskon, Marvin
Daley, Jeanie Schultz
Dawn discussed ways to promote
attendance at association meeting
and greater participation in associ-
ation by residents. Comments from
meeting attendees about a sense of
negativity from board members as a
reason for low meeting attendance
were passed on. President requested
that board members refrain.
It was proposed that attendance
might be improved by having topi-
cal speakers come to the meetings.
Kathi Calvert volunteered to con-
tact the submetering person from
the Public Utilities Commission to
talk about meter reading rules; Judy
Allen-Rodgers volunteered to contact
Thor Poulsen from the Hayward Fire
Department to discuss earthquake
preparedness; Dawn Plaskon volun-
teered to contact Teresa about invit-
ing our meter reader to speak to us.
It was suggested that we provid-
ed coffee and snacks at association
meetings again.
HMOA meeting will be held at
Spanish Ranch 1 on January 15. We
will purchase doughnuts and prepare
coffee; HMOA will reimburse us for the
doughnuts.
The bank statements for the period
from August 2008 through May 2010
have been ordered for a total cost of
$135.00. Dawn has paid out of pocket
for certified letters, process server and
bank statements. It was proposed by
other members that Dawn request
Next meeting
Tuesday,
February 8, 2011
7:00 p.m.
in the Clubhouse
reimbursement from the association
body at the next meeting.
All association-related mail will be
directed to the park office to ensure
continuity of delivery regardless of
board membership.
Kevin Kelly provided a report on the
outcome of the criminal case against
Mary Dimsdale. Mary accepted a
plea bargain that requires her to stay
out of the park and no closer than 200
feet from front or back gates. Once
Darlene receives the paper work we
will put it on file and ensure residents
are informed that if they see Mary
they are to contact the police.
June Christian has resigned from
the board because she felt she was
not contributing effectively. Darlene
Richardson has failed to attend any
meetings in three months and is
removed from the board.
The Rutherford-sponsored Holiday
party was well attended. Dawn talk-
ed to Teresa about jointly sponsored
charity drives during the coming year.
We will propose this to the association
members. Food bank, clothing drives,
school supplies and other commu-
nity-based efforts to help out in our
community will benefit those in need.
HaywardCAN was the recipient of the
31 coats that were collected during
our coat drive. Sara Lamnin, direc-
tor of HaywardCAN, is a resource for
Hayward-based non-profits serving
Hayward residents.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Little, Secretary
HMOA
Information about the
Hayward Mobilehome
Owners Association, a
coalition of residents of
Hayward's nine mobile-
home parks is available
at www.HMOA.net.
HMOA Representa­tive for
Spanish Ranch I:
Fran La Torre, 510-887-1509
REPORT PROBLEMS IN YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD TO
Darlene Richardson 785-8780
(file a complaint, too, or call the
police, 293-7000.)
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Neighborhood
Watch 1/11/11
The City of Hayward’s
Neighborhood Alert, the orga-
nization of which all local
Neighborhood Watch groups
are a part, is looking for new
board members. If interested call
Darlene Richardson 510-785-8780.
At the meeting it was decid-
ed to coordinate our local
Neighborhood Watch meet-
ings with the meetings of
Neighborhood Alert. They meet
every other month so we will be
meeting on the months that they
do not. Here is the new sched-
ule for SR1 Neighborhood Watch
meetings:
February, April, June, October,
November = regular meetings
July = Car-a-van
August = National Night Out,
Reported Crime: A leaf blower
was stolen out of a resident’s the
shed was unlocked so remember
to lock your shed.
A home was burglarized on
Jerez Ct. Police say that they are
seeing an increase in burglar-
ized where there is unoccupied
space directly behind the home,
like some of our homes back up
to Folsom or some of our homes
back up to the creek, so just be
more aware.
Outgoing mail was stolen from
a mailbox on Miranda. The theft
was witnessed by the homeown-
er, who with another resident,
attempted to chase the perpe-
trator but weren’t successful in
stopping him. He was reported to
be a black male driving a white
car.
Residents are cautioned to
not put outgoing mail, especially
containing checks or anything of
value, in their mailbox, but rather
to drop it off in the park’s official
US Mail receptacle, located near
the street in front of the main
clubhouse.
Management report: No report
from management.
—Based on notes from Kevin Kelly
Be Aware • Notice
• Call police
• Notify the office
• Call Neighborhood Watch
 Spanish Ranch 1 Association Meeting 1/6/2011
Dawn called the meeting to order
at 7:02 pm. Pledge of allegiance was
said.
Roll call: Officers present: Dawn
Plaskon, Jeanie Schultz, Patty Little,
Kathi Calvert, Marvin Daley, Jerry
Higgins, Ruth Horton, Judy Allen-
Rodgers. Excused: Dave Abreu Ruth Horton was confirmed as trea-
Minutes from December meeting
were approved as published.
Committee Reports:
Treasurer: Dawn reported in lieu
of treasurer, Kevin Kelly, who has
resigned from the board, that there is
$801 in the checking account.
Helping Hand: no report
Disaster: Dawn will remind manage-
ment that a copy of the park’s disaster
plan was promised for the end of the
year. We’re requesting a copy so the
park plan can be coordinated with
the Disaster Committee and NERT.
Several more residents have taken
the Fire Department’s CERT training
and have been added to NERT’s ros-
ter of trained first responders.
Spectrum: has resumed a Tuesday
and Thursday schedule with Denise
serving as contact person. Students
from Moreau High School are serving
as helpers.
Welcoming: Judy and Patty had
nothing to report but were asked to
check back with management every
few months to see if more welcome
packets are needed. They will also
check with real estate people to see
if they’ll cooperate with giving infor-
mation to buyers.
Improvement: Kathi hasn’t met
recently with management.
HMOA Rep: The HMOA meeting is
BE KIND TO THE
EARTH & RECYCLE!
at Spanish Ranch 1 this month, and all
were encouraged to attend.
Neighborhood Watch: No report
El Toro Editor: This month’s issue
came before the first and was deliv-
ered in time to review the minutes
before the meeting.
Old Business
Charity drives: Jeanie reported
that SleepTrain targets foster kids and
distributes to Alameda County and
not specifically Hayward. If we want
to concentrate our efforts on our city,
we need to go with HaywardCAN
or contacts that they or the City
provide. The consensus was that we
would prefer to specifically support
Hayward-based charities. It was gen-
erally agreed to continue to support
the Food drive regardless of other
efforts.
Dawn reported that our “One Warm
Coat” drive went to HaywardCAN,
an organization that helps homeless.
Management has expressed a will-
ingness to be involved in ongoing
charity drives, and have supported
the Food Barrel for two years now.
There was discussion about how often
these charity requests should be made
and to whom, i.e., a new drive every
month, a new theme every quarter, a
few causes that would be supported
on an ongoing basis, or many causes
as needs are identified.
Jeanie and Ruth will comprise a
committee to sort through these ques-
tions and make a recommendation.
Whatever charity is chosen, our efforts
and requests will be publicized at all
other park events and meetings
Meter reading: There have been
ongoing resident complaints about
fluctuations in utility bills due to irregu-
lar meter reading, in particular when
the interval stretches to as much as
35 days. It is felt that this puts the user
into a higher “tier” that then not only
costs the user more because there
are more days involved, but also
causes a substantially higher rate to
be applied to usage that exceeds a
“base.” PUC has rules that state that
meters must be read between 27
and 33 days which applies to PG&E
customers.
In response to a query from Dawn,
regional manager Greg O’Hagan
said that his predecessor Jackie had
done extensive research into the
question of meter reading and had
determined that there are no regula-
tions that apply to our “sub-metered”
park since it is the park that is the
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PG&E customer and not the individ-
ual spaces. Our understanding was
that submetering was subject to the
same rules set by the PUC. Dawn will
pursue research into this subject.
New Business
surer through April 2011.
Voted to reimburse President for
personal expenditures ($230.54)
relating to small claims case against
Norma Moore.
Approval for funds to amend orga-
nization name and change address
($30.00) was passed.
An agenda request to consider
by-law revisions to address the lack of
resident participation at association
meetings by removing monthly meet-
ing requirement from the by-laws was
put off until the board meeting.
Possible association-sponsored
events or speakers benefiting resi-
dents was discussed.
A spring Flea market was set for
March 12, providing the date is avail-
able. Patty Little is contact.
A “home improvement” fair was
discussed and generally thought to be
a viable idea. A committee of Patty,
Denise West and Dawn will sound out
mobile home sellers and vendors that
provide service to the MH community
to determine if enough of them would
be willing to buy a table or space to
promote their service.
Report from Judy and Kathi re:
PUC and earthquake preparedness
speakers – they have willing speak-
ers, but with resident participation
lacking at general meetings, it was
decided not to pursue this. However,
it was suggested that earthquake
information, for instance, could be
added to other park events such as
the flea market or National Night Out,
and that special topics could be pro-
moted by a dedicated event such as
a Saturday morning coffee social.
Next board meeting is scheduled
for January 27. Meeting adjourned
at 8 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Little, Secretary
Available, free.
2 fluted glass shades
from wall light
fixtures from older
mobile home. Pale
amber, 4.25” across,
5” high. Call Jeanie,
784-1997.
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 Come Get a Book!
Bookshelves in the Main Clubhouse are
available for the free exchange of books by
park residents. Stop by and browse
any time the clubhouse is open.
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
BUS SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Route number 68 (which replaced line 77), a 2-direc-
tional 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 direc-
tional bus hourly from 6:30am until 8:30pm, arriv-
ing 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, arriv-
ing 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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Clubhouses available for your events!
Both the main clubhouse and the small clubhouse
may be reserved by residents for private events.
Call the office, 783-5535, for information.
Plumbing
issues:
Please do not flush:
• baby wipes • disposable diapers
• feminine supplies • Depends®
or large amounts of rice, potatoes or GREASE!
SAFETY FIRST
IN THE HOT TUB
The following are not allowed in the hot tub enclosure:
NO Food • NO Glass • NO Floating Devices
NO Toys (including squirt guns) • NO Pets
Approved swimwear only
Use common sense and care when using the
hot tub. Minors should always be accompanied
by a parent or adult. Shower before entering the
hot tub and get out to use the bathroom.
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 min-
utes 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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