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: Pat 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 Welcoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open 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,

September 6, 2012 7:00 p.m.

in the main clubhouse

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. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT on August 7 was by all accounts more fun than ever. The event was made possible by our sponsors, listed at right, and the dedicated efforts of SR1s Neighborhood Watch leader Peggy Nichols, below left with one of the firemen, and Chief Vecchio, (2nd from right), and the team of Judy Rodgers, Clint Dean and Patty Little. Judy is shown bottom right doing the popular face painting, Clint is at right rear handling the cooking, with SR1 Manager Teresa Cruz (shading eyes) and Patty serving. More photos on pages 7-9.
Photos by Jeanie Schultz

The Executive Board meets on

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

N AT I O N A L NIGHT OUT

Weve had some response (thank you), but we still need YOU!
The Social Committee is brimming with ideas for fun things to do in the park but they cant do it without help! Among the things suggested: ice cream social pancake breakfast movie night game night bike safety seminar Sulphur Creek naturalist talk (again) more informational events The possibilities are endless! If you are willing to help in any way, from setup to cleanup, from cooking to organizing games, please let us know. If you have an event to suggest and are willing to help put it on, let us know that too. To volunteer, contact Association President Pat Smith, 784-0105, or VP Dawn Plaskon, 372-2420. You can also call the association voicemail, 274-1771. Lets get the party started!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Join us for

First and Last Saturdays of each month,

BINGO

Snack bar open before play and during breaks serving nachos, hot dogs, sodas, snacks. Residents are welcome to stop by the snack bar and get lunch, sodas or snacks (but no one under 18 after play starts).

NOON TO 3:00 P.M.

Ron Gomez, coordinator 782-5183

Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.

June 28, 1942 July 13, 2012

Resident of Hayward Spanish Ranch 1 Mobilehome Park since 2002. Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii. Priscilla was born on June 28, 1942 and passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on July 13, 2012. She is survived by her husband, David F. Crose, and their three children, Steve, Terry and Cindy and their spouses, seven grandchildren, two brothers and their spouses, many neices, nephews, aunts and cousins. Priscilla enjoyed trips to Reno and camping, playing Bingo, crocheting and knitting and spending time with her family, especially on the holidays. She will be missed dearly by those who fortunate to know her and forever loved and in our hearts. May she rest in peace. A private memorial service celebrating her life was held July 21, 2012.

Priscilla C. Crose

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

Notices from Neighbor MH Parks

9/22/12Eden Roc Flea Market, 9am to 2pm. (28362 Bradshire Rd, Hayward) 9/22/12 New England Village Emergency Preparedness Event 10am-noon. Open House at the Emergency Shed, with HFD. 10/27/12Eden Gardens Flea Market 9am to 3pm. Also HMOA meeting will be held at Eden Gardens on Sept 15, see p13. 10/20/12New England Village Womens Club Christmas Holiday Boutique, 9am to 2:30pm.

Please Donate:
August through October we are collecting

SPANISH RANCH 1 LADIES CLUB

Open to all park women

Hygiene Supplies,
(Diapers, toilet paper, tissues, powdered laundry detergent)

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 let her know youre coming (so we know how many to tell the restaurant). Lady friends are welcome. 2012 Sept 20 Oct 18 Nov 15 December Sizzlers Mimis Elephant Bar Christmas Party Hayward Hayward Hayward

You like to eat, right?

Toiletries,
(soap, shampoo -like you pick up from your hotel-, razors, shaving cream)

food staples
(beans or canned chili, rice, canned meats, chicken and fish, oatmeal and low-sugar cereals)

to benefit South Hayward Parish of

HaywardCAN

Questions, Ruth 732-6671 or Myrtle 786-1182 If you are interested in joining us and want to carpool, please call Ruth, 732-6671, or Jeanie 784-1997.

(Community Action Network)

Donations go to shelters and homeless outreach in our South Hayward area. 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.

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Join the Ladies Club at noon on the second Thursday for

DIME BINGO!

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 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

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.

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

For more information call Lorraine Schmuck 783-7294
Dime Bingo 2012 Dessert Schedule:
September: Pat October: Lorraine November: Irene December: Christmas Party

Spanish Ranch I Spaghetti Feed September 22, 2012

Join us for a delicious spaghetti dinner at the Main Clubhouse. Get to know your neighbors, share good food, and help fund your residents association.
At these affordable prices, the whole family can eat out without hurting your budget!

$3.00 a plate if you're over 12, $1.00 a plate if you're under 12, Toddlers eat free.

Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, soft drinks & water

BYOD - Bring your own dessert to share Reservations required To reserve your spot, call: Pat Smith at 510-784-0105 Dawn Plaskon at 510-372-2420

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!

Spanish Ranch I

MEETING SCHEDULE:

TUESDAY 7 p.m. SEPT 11, 2012

(postponed from Aug 14)

October 9, 2012 December 11, 2012 MAIN CLUBHOUSE Bea Welsh gets her tree >>>
Despite extremely short notice, several residents were able to attend the August 6 unveiling of a plaque in front of a tree planted by the City of Hayward in honor of longtime resident Bertha (Bea) Welsh, who died in June 2011. She and her late husband, Ralph, who died in January 2010, had been residents of Spanish Ranch 1 since 1982. This gesture was very much in keeping with the Welshs commitment to community. The new tree will grow alongside a tree honoring Ralph, shown in top photo, both located near the Hayward Animal Shelter. Bottom photo, from left, Kevin Kelly, Marsha Pimentel, Barbara Sacks and Evelyn Ely witness the event. Photos courtesy of Barbara Sacks

MANAGERS CORNER
In August, Rutherford management completed the semiannual hydro flush of all the main sanitary lines throughout the entire park. We would like to announce that one of our residents was the recipient of the Frank J. Evans Scholarship for a college bound High School Senior. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Link and to their college bound daughter. Good Luck from all of Rutherford Management. School is commencing again, so please be aware that there is more pedestrian traffic within Spanish Ranch #1 MHP and please drive slowly. Smoking is NOT allowed in the laundry area, in or around any of the clubhouses including the hot tub area and the swimming pool. We will be working for the enforcement of the City of Hayward Smoking Ordinance, which can apply to Spanish Ranch #1 MHP. There have a rash of thefts of drive way ramps and other items in the surrounding neighborhoods. Please report all suspicious behavior to the Hayward Police Department. You can do this by dialing the non-emergency phone number (510-293-7000) or go online and make the report there. We would like to remind everyone that street parking in front of your home is only allowed for very brief periods of time. A brief period of time means loading and unloading of passengers and parcels. Long term parking in the streets may lead to your vehicle being towed. Maintenance on your vehicles within the confines of Spanish Ranch #1 is prohibited. The swimming pool and common area amenities are for registered residents only. If you have an unregistered or registered guest living in your home, they MUST have a resident with them IF they are to use the pool and other facilities. Please avoid any potential embarrassment to you or your guests by adhering to this rule. Guillermos Corner Guillermo continues to replace missing mail tubes on the mail boxes. Please let us know if yours requires some help. The car wash areas are really becoming a dumping ground again. It has come to the attention of management that some residents are dumping toxic waste into the drain system. These wastes are not only motor oil, but paint thinner and other liquids classified as VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). These compounds damage the concrete and damage the asphalt as well as pollute the waterways that drain into the bay. We will not tolerate this behavior within the confines of Spanish Ranch #1. It is illegal; it damages your community and endangers all the families within Spanish Ranch #1 MHP. Jeff Stoops, SR1 Assistant Manager

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.

Call: 510-583-5500
English & Espaol More info:
www.hayward-ca-gov
CLUB EXCLUSIVO dancers added entertainment and energy to our recent National Night Out neighborhood event. For more photos of National Night Out, go to www.spanishranch1.org.

Entertaining and agile, this energetic group of dancers performed for an enthusiastic NNO crowd. Club Exclusivo spokesperson Ari Oropeza said the teens, aged 14 to 19, are preparing for a competition. The young people practice in the clubhouse as it is available a couple of days a week.
Photos by Jeanie Schultz

CLUB EXCLUSIVO

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2012

Get your Tix from Pat and Jerry Higgins

The face painting station was almost more popular than the food as artist Judy Allen-Rodgers did a great job of turning people into art! gmi

Check-in with NERT co-chair Dawn Plaskon

National Night Out coordinator Peggy Nichols t

Door prize winner #3

Door prize winner #1

Door prize winner #2

Cook Clint Dean, servers Mgr Teresa Cruz, Patty Little

PHOTOS BY KATHI CALVERT For more photos of National Night Out, go to www.spanishranch1.org

 Class #1, Monday, September 10th, 6-9:30 p.m. at Hayward City Hall Class #2, Monday, September 17th, 6-9:30 p.m. at Hayward City Hall Class #3, Monday, September 24th, 6-9:30 p.m. at Hayward City Hall Class #4, Monday, October 1st, 6-9:30 p.m. at Hayward City Hall Skills #5, Monday, October 15th, 6-9:30 p.m. at Fire Station #6 on West Winton

Save the date! November 17, 2012 for the Spanish Ranch 1 Craft and Gift Faire.
Limited to 24 tables at $10 each. Handcrafted items, cosmetics, jewelry, and new gift items only no rummage. Contact Patty Little, 510-783-1534 for more information. 10

BURGLARY PREVENTION TIP

Locks & Lighting

Locks Intruders often gain entry to a home by kicking or ramming doors and/or defeating the locks. Here are a few suggestions to secure your doors and windows. Install deadbolts on all exterior doors. This will make it more difficult for the burglar to gain entry. Burglars dont want to get caught, so they are more likely to just leave for an easier target.

Use 3 screws to secure the strike plates into your door frame. The longer screws will reinforce the strike plate because they reach into the wall stud. Place additional locks on all windows and patio doors. Your local hardware store can provide many options for you to consider. Use a sliding bolt with a locking device or a dowel sticks in sliding glass door and window tracks. For double hung sash windows, you can use the pin trick. Drill an angled hole through the top frame of the lower window that goes partially through the

frame of the upper window. Once your hole is drilled, insert a nail or eyebolt to secure the window. Remember to close and lock your windows and doors when you arent home and at night when you go to bed. Lighting Lighting serves as one of the best and least expensive security options. Here are a few tips we hope you find useful: Make your home look occupied by leaving lights on when you arent home. Install exterior lighting high enough to illuminate the front and sides of your home. Consider installing motion sensor lights. Motion lights might illuminate for passing pets or on windy days, but they also add necessary lighting on side yards and driveways, as well as conserve energy. Utilize a timer for the interior of your home and porch light. This is a great option to alternate lighting in different rooms of your home when you are on vacation, or even to light up your house right before you arrive home each night. Display your house number conspicuously and have it well illuminated: Police, Fire and medical personnel will be able to respond more quickly if they can find your home. Continue to be alert for suspicious people and vehicles in your neighborhood. Report suspicious activity, as it occurs, to the Hayward Police Department at (510) 293-7000. If you believe you are witnessing a crime in progress, dial 9-1-1.

GIVE AWAY OR SELL?

Or are YOU looking for something?
The El Toro will accept listings from residents for household items or furniture, pet/kid stuff, roommate wantedwhatever you might post on the bulletin boards that you want to get rid of or want to acquire. If you have a fundraiser or special event for your kids school, we can give it a few lines here. We cannot accept commercial ads like real estate or Avon, or in-home care services. (Basically anything that requires a license, be it home nursing or building contractor, must go through the publisher.) FOR SALE Elliptical exercise bike $65.00 Call 510-784-1008 Put together what you want to say and e-mail text/pix to the editor by the 10th of the month for the following month: eltoro. editor@comcast.net. Inquire of the editor if youre not sure if your item qualifies. Be sure to include your contact information (name, phone #, best time to call, especially if you work), 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.

SR1 RESIDENTS DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO

Be paid to participate in a pre-market focus group

(minimum 2 hours) for you to play new board game. You will be asked to fill out a short survey afterward. Will take place at Spanish Ranch Clubhouse. Refreshments served. Prefer mature players, but anyone welcome. Younger than 18 must have adult with them. Please call Kirby at 510 566 4089 or e-mail at KirbyLWaite @aol.com

I will pay $10 per hour

(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. Thank you, Teresa Cruz,
Manager

Please Report Vandalism

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Minutes of the SR1 Board MeetingAugust 2, 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 August 2, 2012 Meeting of Spanish Ranch 1 Association Board was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Pat Smith. All officers and board members were present except Marvin, Clint and Brenda. Guests: David Crose, Denise West, Patty Little. The pledge of allegiance was said. Minutes The minutes of the July meeting were approved with the correction that the first paragraph under New Business be rewritten to read: NEW BUSINESS: The problem of people wearing street clothes in the pool and hot tub is of concern to many. Management was asked to put up signs stating proper swim attire was required for the pools but have refused. People wearing street clothes and underwear in the pools is seen to be a serious health issue. Management stated that no other park had such signage. This was disproved by photos of the signage of other MH parks in Hayward specifying appropriate swimwear. Treasurers Report The Treasurers report e-mailed by Peggy Nichols showed no activity for the previous month. Resident Concerns Multiple complaints regarding gangs of teenagers blocking streets was brought to the attention of the board and of management. Management has stated they will deal with the problem. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FLEA MARKETPatty Little reported 26 tables sold and the possibility of one more if they agree to be outside. She is also the contact for a Craft Fair, scheduled for Nov. 17 and reports several on an interest list already. COMMUNITY REPORTS: Neighborhood Watch has postponed their August 14 meeting to September 11, citing too much going on this month. NERT More Emergency Info forms have been received and entered into the master spreadsheet. We will distribute a flyer about the Emergency Prep meeting scheduled for August 21. HMOA The next meeting is September 15, 2012 at Eden Gardens. OLD BUSINESS: HMOA REPRESENTATIVE The need for an HMOA representative was revisited. No one has come forward, and the group cant think of anyone available, but will keep searching. NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business other than general reminders about upcoming events. Meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jeanie Schultz, Secretary

Treasurers Report For June 2012

TREASURERS REPORT FOR JULY 2012 Starting Balance National Night Out Reserve National Night Out BBQ (supplies) Debit Card/Costco 7-23-12 . . . . . $ 128.87 (Napkins, Plates, Drink) Debit Card/Smart & Final 7-25-12 $ 71.26 (Chips, Condiments, Punch) Debit Card/Sports Auth. 7-25-12 . . $ 2.17 (Balloons-Kids) Debit Card/Fresh & Easy 7-26-12 . $ 7.96 (Freezer Pops-Kids) Debit Card/Dollar Tree 7-26-12 . . . $ 11.96 (Glow Bracelets-Kids) Ending Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 923.80 $ 746.02 $ 400.00 + $1146.02

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

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!

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Sponsored:

HMOA Bill Update

AB 2150 (Atkins): The Mobilehome Residency Law provides critical protections to homeowners, including the right to sell your home in place, protections from rent increases, and a right to privacy, among many others. Knowing your rights as a homeowner is critical to protecting your investment in your home. This bill would mandate that park owners provide homeowners with a one-page summary of key MRL rights (the Homeowner Bill of Rights) and responsibilities each year. Status: Passed Senate Judiciary; Pending on the Senate Floor. Letter of support to your Senator is needed. AB 1938 (Williams): This bill would help protect low and moderate income homeowners in manufactured housing communities from unfair or deceptive lease provisions. After taking amendments to respond to opposition, the bill does two things: ensures that homeowners existing right to void a long-term lease within the first 72 hours is enforceable; and prohibits passthroughs to residents of any judgment against the park-owner for violation of the Mobilehome Parks Act. Status: Passed Senate Judiciary; Pending on the Senate Floor. Letter of support to your Senator is needed. AB 1797 (Torres): This bill would add some additional reforms to make the Mobilehome Park Resident Ownership Program (MPROP) more useful to homeowners. MPROP is funded through a fee on certain homeowners. The program was originally designed to aid park residents in purchasing their parks and converting to resident ownership. However, the program is underutilized, leaving money unspent. The bill would allow for technical assistance to homeowners interested in pursing a purchase of their park, and improve some of the terms of the loan to make purchases more feasible. Status: Passed Senate Appropriations Committee, August 6. Heading to Senate Floor. Letter of support to your Senator is needed. AB 579 (Monning): Allows local governments to recover the cost of attorney fees in abusive litigation aimed at undermining local protections for homeowners. Status: Dead. Supported: SB 149 (Correa): Would require that the annual invoice sent to park owners for the permit-to-operate fees each year, include a notice indicating that the MRL exists, and where park owners an obtain a copy of the law. Status: Passed Assembly Housing; Hearing August 8, Assembly Approps. Opposed: AB 317 (Calderon): GSMOL had opposed AB 317 because it would have changed the rules regarding rent-controlled homes that are not the homeowners primary residence. As amended in Senate Judiciary, AB 317 eliminated those objectionable provisions, and now simply requires notice to pro-

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Our next meeting will be held on

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Eden Gardens MHP

1150 W. Winton, Hayward, CA
We sincerely hope that you will be able to join us.
AS PARKING IS LIMITED, PLEASE CONSIDER CAR POOLING

AT 10 A. M. AT

Upcoming meetings: November 17, 2012 Pueblo Springs

spective homeowners of how current law limits the application of rent control to vacation homes. Status: Passed Senate Judiciary Committee in amended form; will be heard on the Senate floor in August. With a minor amendment to clarify that the bill simply informs purchasers of existing law, but does not change the law, GSMOL would be neutral on the bill. SB 1173 (Wyland): This bill would allow a park owner to pass-through the cost of certain local property tax assessments. The bill would pre-empt local rent control provisions governing such passthrough, allowing the cost to passed through to each homeowner on a pro-rata basis. Status: Dead. Neutral: SB 2272 (Wagner: SB 2272 Would make a small change to existing, but seldom used law that allows a park owner to pursue an injunction rather than an eviction in certain cases where a homeowner is violating park rules. An injunction may be less severe than eviction, since a homeowner will remain in their home. GSMOL is neutral on the bill after the author agreed to a 3-year sunset on the measure, allowing advocates to assess how the law is used. Status: Signed by Governor
Summary from Brian Augusta, Legislative Advocate

Supplied by HMOA President Kathy Morris

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

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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

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.

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.

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

THWART THE THIEVES!

Put your mail in the

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

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

MAILBOX

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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SUN AUG 26 MON AUG 27 TUES AUG 28 BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 2 3 LABOR DAY 4 5 6 SR-1 Assn Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. All residents are welcome to attend. WED AUG 29 THURS AUG 30

2012
FRI AUG 31 BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 7 SAT 1

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BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. 9 10 El Toro Deadline 11 12

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LADIES CLUB

Neighborhood Watch
7 p.m. BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m.

DIME BINGO
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LADIES CLUB

HMOA
Eden Gardens 10 a.m.

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LUNCH BUNCH
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SPAGHETTI FEED

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BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. OCT 5 BUS 10:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. OCT 6

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