Spanish Ranch #1 Information
The LUNCH BUNCH meets the THIRD
RESIDENT MANAGERS/OFFICE
Manager: Teresa Cruz,
Rutherford Investment Co.
Office address: 28400 Granada Circle
Phone: 510-783-5535
Office hours: 9-12 and 1:30-4 Monday-Friday.
Rent may be dropped in mail slot in office door
(next to laundry room).
Jeffrey Stoopes, Assistant Manager
On-call for emergencies Sat.-Sun.-Holidays
In an emergency, call 510-783-5535.
Call will be directed to a pager.
ORGANIZATIONS
The Los Rancheros Association and the Spanish
Ranch #1 Ladies Club are automatically comprised of
park residents. There are no dues.
MEETINGS of the Los Rancheros Association are the
FIRST THURSDAY of the month 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.
SR-1 Association & Community Contacts
ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
President: Dawn Plaskon — 214-2199
Vice President: Jeanie Schultz — 784-1997
Secretary: Patty Little — 783-1534
Treasurer: Kevin Kelly — 589-8119
ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD
Dave Abreu, Judy Allen-Rogers, Maurice Carcamo,
June Christian, Marvin Daley, Jerry Higgins,
Ruth Horton, Darlene Richardson
Spanish Ranch I HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
meets the FIRST THURSDAY of the month
at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse
unless otherwise announced.
The EXECUTIVE BOARD meets the
THIRD WEDNESDAY
at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse.
COMMITTEES
Dime Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . Lorraine Schmuck, 783-7294
HMOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fran La Torre, 887-1509
Lunch Bunch . . . . . . . . . Judy Allen-Rodgers, 785-4894
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THURSDAY of each month to go out to lunch at
various area restaurants.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH meets the
SECOND TUESDAY.
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 safe-
ty, maintenance, replace/repair, the Executive Board
requests a copy as well. These also must be in writing
and must be signed.
RESIDENT REPORT 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 (Tu&Th) . . . . . . Ruth Horton, 732-6671
EL TORO — Jeanie Schultz — 784-1997
e-mail: el toro.editor@comcast.net
OR [NEW!] 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.
 JOIN US
at the meeting of the CREEK CLEANUP
SR-1 Homeowners Association Sat, Aug 21 • 9-1
THURSDAY, Meet at FOLSOM STREET
August 5, 2010 gates to creek area.
at 7:00 p.m. Gloves, garbage bags, tools provided.

in the main clubhouse

EVERYBODY THAT LIVES HERE
is asked to attend
(not just the homeowner).
PARK WEBSITE!
for
Revisions to the bylaws as
published in the July El Toro are
SPANISH RANCH I
to be voted on at this meeting. RESIDENT INFO
Next meeting: www.spanishranch1.org
THURSDAY, The El Toro and the Bylaws of the Los Rancheros
September 2, 2010 Association are posted here.

All the latest! Check it out!

Join us for Voicemail phone number for the associa-
First and Last Saturdays tion is: 510-274-1771 (or 510-274-1sr1).
of each month,
SR-1 Helping Hand
Committee
Are weeds, rubbish, or overgrown plants
on your lot a cause for concern?
Is your home in need of sprucing up with
washing or painting ?

We’re here to help!

NOON TO 3:00 P.M. Give Dave or Marvin a
call, and we’ll see what
Snack bar open before play our team can do to
extend a helping hand.
and during breaks If you feel that you
Ron Gomez, coordinator 782-5183 could use a helping
hand, just ask!!!
Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.
Call us, or park
management, to
NOTICE schedule a lot
Per state law, no one under the age of 18 assessment.
is allowed in the clubhouse during Bingo 510-274-1771 (Association voicemail)

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 MANAGERS’ CORNER
We would like to extend
our thanks to all the resi-
dents that participated in
the pool party and BBQ on
the patio. It is hoped that
everyone enjoyed themselves
and had a great time.
We would also like to rec-
ognize those that participat-
ed in the cooking, planning
and helped this event to be a
success. Namely; Alliance
Homes, Advantage Homes,
and our own Neighborhood
Emergency Response Team
(NERT). A Special and
Hearty THANK YOU to
Shirley and Chris of Alliance
Homes for their help.
Jeff, the newest member
of our team, said that it was
Please Report
Vandalism:
Please — call the police
and then the office if you
see anyone vandalizing
property in the Park such
as breaking street lights,
signs and back gate key
pad, etc.
Please report anything
suspicious.
Thank you, Teresa Cruz,
SR-1 Manager
great to meet and greet
everyone in a more “informal
venue.”
We hope to and are looking Food Bank
forward to seeing you all
next year again for our pool
Donations
party and BBQ! for the Alameda
Guillermo's Corner County Food Bank
Guillermo has been busy Barrels,
this month making repairs as an ongoing community
a result of a spate of vandal-
service project,
ism, but in spite of this he
still is working on the Ivy may be
trim (which is a huge
process), refinished damage
dropped off
to the pool bathroom walls, in the office.
working on street light
(Due to scavenging and
repairs (results of a “late theft, the barrels are kept in
night” careless driver), and the conference room, but
repairs to the back gate. staff will see that all
Thanks again for all who donations are collected
participated and helped with into them.)
the 2010 Pool Party. Please
PLEASE DONATE!
contact our generous spon-
Thank you!
sors for any questions
regarding your Manufactured
Home sale needs.
Plumbing
Chris Austin & Shirley
Lessley — Alliance Manufac-
tured Homes: (510) 886-
issues:
Please do not flush:
4663
• baby wipes • feminine supplies
Ernest Costa — Advantage • disposable diapers • Depends®
Homes: (510) 887-0155 or large amounts of rice,
Teresa Cruz, SR1 manager potatoes or GREASE!

Changes to Your Home Require a Permit!

Did you know that a permit
is required when you make most
physical changes to your home?
The State Department of
Housing & Community Develop-
ment (HCD) requires a permit
for exterior changes, such as:
• awning extensions
• room additions
• air conditioner installations
• storage shed construction
• porches
• decks
Park managers are required
by HCD to sign off on a permit
application for exterior items.
The office has plot plan
forms required for the permit
application.
Teresa Cruz,
park manager

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 Neighborhood
Watch
Be Aware • Notice
Call police
– Notify the office –
REPORTED CRIME:
It was reported that on July
4th someone was doing donuts
at the back of the park, it was
further reported that they had
the code to the back gate.
Three youth have been spot-
ted a number of times walking
along the fence that runs along
Miranda, on the side of the wall
that is next to the creek and is
County property.
We also heard complaints of
many fireworks being set off
there. It is very dangerous
because there is so much dry
grass and so close to mobile
homes which go up very quickly
in a fire.
Solar lights were stolen of a
home on Macatera.
PARK VANDALISM:
Graffiti was found in the
men’s bathroom next to the
laundry room.
Someone put a hole in the
wall in the men’s restroom at
the pool.
Clubhouse door broken next
to manager’s office.
EVENTS:
July 26th Car-A-Van
5:00p.m. Southland Mall – JC
Penney parking lot
August 3rd – National Night
Out BBQ – Main clubhouse
5:30-7 p.m.
August 19th – Hayward
Street Party – “B” Street 5:30
p.m.-8:30 p.m. THEME =
California Dreaming
September 18th - Hayward
Street Party – “B” Street 5:30
p.m.-8:30 p.m. THEME = Art &
Wine, Lot of Great Times
STOP
Tuesday, GRAFFITI
August 10, 2010 REWARD
PROGRAM
7:00 p.m.
in the Clubhouse
REPORT PROBLEMS IN YOUR
$500 REWARD
NEIGHBORHOOD TO
Darlene Richardson RECOMPENSA
785-8780 For information that leads to
(file a complaint, too, or call the
police, 293-7000.) the arrest and conviction of
graffiti vandals in Hayward.
Para información que dará lugar
WARNING:
a la detención y a la convicción
Traps are being set
de los delincuentes de graffiti en
for cats running loose
Hayward.
If YOUR cat is outside and it
wanders into one of the traps,
it will be presumed to be feral Call:
and be taken to the local ani-
mal shelter. It can be quite 510-583-5500
costly to bail out your cat so English & Español
keep it inside where it belongs! More info:
Only indoor pets are allowed! www.hayward-ca-gov
Pet Owners!
Keep ’em IN!
Only indoor pets are allowed
in the park.
Don’t let your CAT out to be digging in
someone else’s
landscaping or flowers!
Walk your DOG on a leash
(it’s the law) and it’s your
responsibility to pick up your
dog’s waste and
properly dispose of it.
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 Join your neighbors for
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT!
America’s Night Out Against Crime!
National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community
partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer nation.

FREE HOTDOGS,
CHIPS & SODAS
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Poolside patio at Main Clubhouse
sponsored by Neighborhood Watch

Representatives from the Hayward Police Department will drop by as they

are available. We will serve between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. or until the food
is gone. Please come and meet your neighbors and management. Stick around
after you eat to get acquainted with other residents.

Balloons • Games • Prizes • Drawing

Our neighborhood will join others throughout Hayward and thousands of communities nationwide
for this 27th Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. National Night
Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by
Hayward Neighborhood Alert, will involve more than 9,800 communities from all 50 states, U.S.
territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world.

Free Spay or Neuter, Gratis!

Vacunas y castradíon femenina
with vaccination, o macho para gatos salvaje/feral.
for feral cats living in the cities of Hayward, Para gatos que viven en Hayward, Union City,
Union City, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo or San Leandro Castro Valley, San Lorenzo o San Leandro
Phone: Hayward Friends of Animals Llamar al teléfono: (510) 886-7546
(510) 886-7546 Hayward Friends of Animals
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 Upcoming CERT (Community Emergency
Response Team) Program
The Hayward Fire Department is creating an interest list for the next
CERT Program which will consist of 4 consecutive evening indoor classes
and one “hands on” drill (that will take place outdoors). The City hopes to
recruit 60 residents for this training for the month of September 2010.

The CERT program provides training to

City of Hayward and Fairview Fire Protection
District residents. Participants learn skills
that will enable them to provide emergency assistance to their families and
neighbors in the event of a major disaster. There will be no charge for the
course. The only cost incurred may be in upgrading your disaster supply kit
at home (food, water, tools etc.). Participants learn skills that will enable
them to provide emergency assistance to their families and immediate
neighbors as well as organize a neighborhood team response.

The training will involve instructions in light fire suppression, hazardous materials situations, first
aid, light search and rescue techniques, and procedures in organizing CERT’s to aid and assist in times
of disaster. You do not need any special skills to participate, just the willingness to learn the skills nec-
essary to survive a disaster. You must be 18 years or older to sign up. The training program will involve
some physical activity, such as using fire extinguishing equipment and rescue tools under the supervi-
sion of trained Fire Department personnel.

The Hayward Fire Department will make this a positive experience, emphasizing teamwork, coop-
eration and community service in dealing with difficult emergency situations. The CERT program goal
is to provide participants with the opportunity to learn more about how their efforts can help aid and
protect lives and property in times of disaster or other emergency crises.

The dates for the next CERT program are as follows:

Thursday, September 16th, 6pm-9pm

Wednesday, September 22, 6pm-9pm
Wednesday, September 29, 6pm-9pm
Thursday, October 7th, 6pm-9pm
Thursday, October 14th, 5:30-9pm

You must attend all classes in order to receive certification.

Residents who are potentially interested in this free training are encouraged to sign-up via the city’s
Disaster Preparedness website by clicking on the red “Disaster Preparedness” button below (or by past-
ing the URL into your browser), then the green “CERT” button. Residents who are still able to attend all
5 classes will be notified via email during the week of August 23 when formal placement and confirma-
tion into the program begins.
For more information, contact: Thor Poulsen, Public Education Officer at (510) 583-4948.
http://www.hayward-ca.gov/departments/fire/DP/disasterprep.shtm

Emergency Services Office, City of Hayward Fire Department

777 B Street, Hayward CA 94541 • (510) 583-4948

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LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE POOL RULES
1. Pool hours are from 9 am to 9 pm. Pool is open
The Lunch Bunch meets on the third
May through October. Therapy pool is operated and
THURSDAY (unless otherwise heated year round.
announced) of each month at 12 noon.
2. Pools are for the exclusive use of residents and
All are welcome to join us as we visit their guests. All guests must be accompanied by a res-
area restaurants. ident and the resident is responsible for the conduct
2010 of their guests. Only four guests per space are
allowed, at any one time, and on a space available basis.
Aug 19 Marie Callender’s
Sept 16 Sizzler 3. Children under 14 should be accompanied and
supervised by an adult when using the pool or therapy
Oct 21 Applebees
pool.
Nov 18 Mimi’s
4. No LIFE GUARD IS ON DUTY. PLEASE DO
Coordinator: NOT SWIM ALONE.
Judy Allen-Rodgers, 785-4894 5. All persons using pool or therapy pool must
shower pool side before entering pools. Anyone using
suntan oils, lotions, or other ointments must re-shower
before entering pools.
Join the 6. Persons in swimming suits or trunks, wet or dry,
will not be allowed in the clubhouse.
Ladies Club
7. Swim fins, diving masks, rubber floats, toys,
at noon on the balls and the like are not permitted in the pools.
second (Individual swim goggles, baby life jackets and arm
floats for small children are OK.)
Thursday
8. Screaming, running, horseplay, cannonballing and
for diving are not allowed in the pools.

DIME BINGO!
Ladies! Bring your lunch and let’s get
together. Dessert provided.
Costs only a dime a game, winner take all!
+ .25 for the bank which gets raffled back to
somebody at the first gathering in January.
9. Only manufactured swim wear in good condition
may be worn in the pools.
NO SHORTS, CARGO PANTS,
UNDERWEAR, CUTOFFS, T-SHIRTS
10. No food, alcoholic beverages and/or glass
containers are permitted anywhere in the pool area.
11. No bobby pins or jewelry in pool.
12. Residents climbing over or under the fence
around the pool will lose their pool privileges.

Come to the Main clubhouse on

the Second Thursday, at noon! THWART THE
For more information call
THIEVES!
Lorraine Schmuck 783-7294 Put your mail in the
Ladies Dime Bingo is for mature women who
would like to get together for sharing ideas. U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Dime Bingo 2010 Dessert Schedule:
August: Lorraine
MAILBOX
located in front of the
September: Fannie • October: Lorraine Main Clubhouse close to the
November: Bridgette • December: Party street (near the Park map).
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 GUARANTEED!
Come and Eat!!
It’s a SNAP!
(Senior Nutrition and Activities Project)

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

SPECTRUM MEALS
A government-sponsored program for seniors over 55.
Es un programa guvernamental para ancianos mas de 55 años.

Tuesdays & 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 Ruth Horton 732-6671.

Call Ruth Horton — 732-6671

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

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 se lon ellos.
$3.25 at door • Non-seniors/Guests $4.75 • 10 Dinner Tickets: $30.00
$3.25 en la puerta. • Los invitados pueden atendes por $4.75.
Donations are always accepted.

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

COFFEE “Newspaper Tubes”

currently fashioned from large
is available PVC pipe if your newspaper
in the doesn’t supply one, are used to
notify residents of events via
Clubhouse
flyers and the monthly park
daily magazine.
during regular Please call the office and let
office hours for them know if you need a tube
residents of installed at your home.
SLOW DOWN!
Spanish Ranch I. 783-5535

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 SR-1 Association Meeting Minutes – July 1, 2010
After a welcome to residents, Association
president Dawn Plaskon called meeting to order
at 7:05 and the pledge was said. All officers and
board members were present except Darlene
Richardson who was excused.
An HPD Representative was scheduled to go
over police response plan for July 4, but was
unable to attend. Dawn will get more info from Lt
Boynton and post it on the Spanish Ranch web
site.
The minutes from 6/3/2010 meeting were
approved with the correction that treasurer Kevin
was not present and was excused.
Committee Reports:
HELPING HAND COMMITTEE Dave said
they’ve had two calls from residents. He will hand
out more flyers this week. Dave talked about the
Weed Abatement Program conducted as a pilot
program by the city in the park on June 28. 16
homes where helped and three missed. They did a
good job and were very supportive of our volunteer
group. Residents who are disabled, over 62 or low
income can apply for grants or home improvement
loans through the city. The loans do not have to be
paid back until you sell your home.
For more information, contact City of
Hayward, Community Services Division at 510-
583-4225 or on the Web at http://user.gov-
outreach.com/hayward/faq.php?cid=10970
WELCOMING COMMITTEE will hold
their meeting on July 17th. More information will
be sent out later.
DISASTER COMMITTEE had a meeting
and will have another at the end of the month.
They will work with management on a plan for the
park. By law, it is management’s job come up with
a disaster plan. Management is working on their
plan and should have it ready by autumn.
IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE Kathy met
with management. Management wants residents
to file written complaints to the office with sug-
gestions on how to solve the problem. Managers
said if you see a dangerous or illegal activity to call
police, then file a written complaint at the office.
New street signs should start going up in two
weeks.
HMOA REP not present.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Darlene was
not present. Kevin said she hadn’t heard of any
problems.
EL TORO had not arrived as of the meeting
date but can be read on the web site. There is obit-
uary about Joy Cunningham. The El Toro is usu-
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ally posted each month by the 1st.
Old Business:
Incorporation status has been revived and
is in good standing. We will have a flea market to
raise funds for the association on August 14.
Status of transfer of incorporation, bank
accounts, and records to incoming board.
Kevin said 3.71 had been left from former board.
New bank account will be opened as soon as we
have the minimum balance necessary. Dawn said
three separate certified letters had been sent out
to past officers as the board tries to obtain records
and property from the prior board. The third set
of letters was refused by all former officers.
Further action will be taken to recover the finan-
cial and other records as well as the sound system
that belongs to the association
Dawn talked about residents who have used
the web and got quick response.
New Business
Board mtg - Jul. 21 it was proposed that the
next board meeting be held July 21st by Jeanie
and second by Charlie. By-laws revisions will be
voted on next association meeting.
Upcoming Events
National Night Out – August 3 – Kevin
announced we will have the event. As in the past,
donated funds will be requested from park organi-
zations, management, and mobile home retailers.
Flea Market – August 13/14 basic flyer has
gone out. Judy will make the flyers for advertise-
ment and flyers to be distributed in the park.
Kevin has got one table reservation already. There
will be an association table where you can donate
things to make money for the association. Patty
has offered to make cupcakes to sell. Snack bar
will use supplies from bingo and pay them back
later.
Thanksgiving Dinner: No meeting has
been held at this time.
Other:
It was brought to our attention that Mayor
Sweeney would like to see Spanish Ranch 1 have
one universal anniversary date, and that
Rutherford is opposed to this. Rutherford has
requested that the board provide a letter to
Michael Lawson supporting the current system.
Spanish Ranch is the only park without a univer-
sal anniversary date. A resident thought it was a
good idea, and would be less confusing without 12
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different dates. President suggests that more
information is needed before we can vote or give
out information to the residents. She wants to get
the pros and cons to see which options would ben-
efit residents more.
A resident asked why we are the only park
with leases. Another resident suggested that home
sellers should tell buyers about lease. President
reported that realtors have stated that they are
not allowed to disclose that information about the
differences between lease and month-to-month
rentals agreements. Another resident asked about
the 18.00 reduction on rent. President will look
into both issues.
Next Creek Clean-up is coming soon, see El
Toro for date. Last clean-up was a success
Residents said there are piles of dry weeds along
the creek. It was suggested they be watered down
because of fireworks. Also if you see people doing
fireworks in the park or along the creek, please
call police. This is a fire danger
Barbara Sacks announced that a naturalist
from HARD will be here on July 26 at 2:00pm to
talk about the Egrets nesting just outside the park
and other birds. They will bring a live creature
with them. Creature unknown. Judy will make a
flyer to announce event to the park.
Some Residents said people are still feeding
cats, which is not allowed under Title 25 and may
bring other creatures (rats, opossums, raccoons)
into the park.
A lot of young people are reported to be loi-
tering at the small club house. Please make a
complaint to management and call police. Provide
the board with a copy of your complaint to man-
agement.
In general, when making a complaint, try to
place your issue in the context of a health or safe-
ty issue as management seems unwilling to deal
with any other type. Title 25 (Mobile home park
rules) is available in the Resources section of the
Web site at http://www.spanishranch1.org.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Little, Secretary
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
won’t use it if you don’t want us to.)
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Parasitic weed a threat to plants
Editor,
I live on Macatera Avenue and about a month ago I
noticed something strange growing in my garden. Next
thing I know one of my rose bushes quickly died.
Shortly after another rose bush began to die, so I con-
sulted my Horticulture college books and found that the
culprit was Strangle Weed or more commonly known as
Native Dodder.
Native Dodder looks like bright orange/yellow
dental floss, with no leaves, but does have small clus-
ters of flowers along the twine. Dodder is not support-
ed in the soil — it lives above the soil and gets it nutri-
ents by crawling along until it finds a host plant, then
it climbs and twirls up the plant burrowing through the
bark and attacking the plant from within. Every host
plant the Dodder attacks will die. Herbicides or pesti-
cides will not be effective, you must hand gather the
strings of Dodder, double bag it and throw it in with
your regular trash, NOT your green recycling can.
If the Dodder is not disposed of properly, it will take
over the landfill and spread. Dodder is extremely
aggressive and if the parasite goes to seed even once, it
releases millions of seeds which can lay dormant in the
soil for years. After finding this information online at
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn749
6.html, I contacted the California State Agriculture
Department in Sacramento who had me call the local
chapter in Oakland. They told me that the Japanese
Dodder (green in color instead of orange/yellow) is a
Class A parasite which must be reported and needs spe-
cial removal once detected, but the Native Dodder,
although a very nasty parasite, just needs to be hand
picked, double bagged and disposed of in the regular
trash receptacle.
They also told me that once the Native Dodder has
established itself it is very difficult to get rid of. Lastly
they told me that my infestation of Native Dodder prob-
ably occurred as a result of a bird or the wind transfer-
ring the seeds. But seeds can also be brought into your
garden via plants and soil purchased at a store. The
host plant that the Dodder has attacked must be pulled
and disposed of as well because of the parasitic remains
of the Dodder inside the plant. Even if you pull off all
the strings on the outside of the host plant, the spores
on the inside of the plant could start a re infection all
over again.
I have pulled up all evidence of the Dodder from my
garden and am checking the area every day. Hopefully
mine was the only lot effected, but I wanted to pass
along this information to ask residence and mainte-
nance to keep their eyes out for this parasite because if
it gets established in the park we are going to lose
plants and have a real headache trying to get rid of it!
Thank you,
Yvonne Buff
Spanish Ranch 1, Macatera Avenue
 Customer Notification
Spanish Ranch I is supplying you
with gas through an underground sys-
tem of gas mains and service piping.
As gas Operators we are constantly
striving to provide you with this prod-
uct in the safest, most efficient man-
ner possible. The following area few
ways you can help us provide safe and
reliable product.
• If you suspect a gas leak (gas smell
is like sulfur or rotten eggs), call
the emergency phone number listed
below. If you call an outside utility
company, we run the risk of entire
system shut down. At the very least
when you call an outside utility, it
will delay our emergency response.
If you experience a major leak,
leave the area immediately and call
from a secure location.
DO NOT —
Turn on or off any electrical
switch
Start any Machinery
Operate cell phones or door bells
in the affected area.
• All excavation must be reported to
the Operator at least 48 hrs prior
to the start of work, failure to do
so will place the public in consider-
able danger and will subject the
excavator to significant liability for
damage, as well as lost product.
Before you dig call: 510-783-5535
If you have an emergency or want
more information, please call
510 -783-5535.
Please help us help you to be safe!
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Mind your butts
If you smoke, please dispose of
your butts properly.
Don’t litter by throwing
them in the street, and
especially don’t throw them
in people’s yards.
COMPLAINTS/Suggestions
or Reports
must be submitted to Park Management in
WRITING and must be SIGNED.
Only the person with the problem or concern
may file the complaint. None will be accepted
from third parties on behalf of someone else.
Forms are available in a bin on the wall next
to the bulletin board in the main clubhouse
AND in almost every issue of the El Toro.
PROBLEM?
• Please notify the office if there is a
problem with park facilities or lighting.
• Call if you need a tree trimmed or drains
are blocked.
• ALSO, call the office to report suspicious
activity, solicitors, excess noise, etc.
• Report criminal activity the police first, but
ALSO to park management, and
Neighborhood Watch!
THWART THE
THIEVES!
Put your mail in the
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
MAILBOX
located in front of the
Main Clubhouse close to the
street (near the Park map).
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.
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HMOA
Information about the Hayward
Mobilehome Owners Association, a
coalition of residents of Hayward's
nine mobilehome parks is available at
www.HMOA.net.
HMOA Representative for Spanish Ranch I:
Fran La Torre, 510-887-1509
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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.
Whenever possible, the editor prefers to “capture
keystrokes” for material to appear in the El Toro. If you
are typing something up, you might as well type it
directly into an e-mail and send it to me that way.
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
NEW 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 6:32 AM 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 6:00 AM 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 6:54 AM until 8:54 PM. 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 6:22 PM.
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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EDITORIAL POLICIES
(http://mobilehomeparkmagazines.com/mhbsite/editorial/rules.aspx)
The Mobile Home Board publications informs and pro-
motes the mobile home system; residents, management
and those that serve the mobile home community.
The Mobile Home Board publications are not political
tools. They are a source of information and enjoyment for
park residents. To ensure this policy we have developed
the following guidelines:
Editorial Guidelines:
• Editor is responsible for gathering information and
sending it to us in a form they want. Each editor must
allow all resident’s organizations and management to par-
ticipate in the publication.
• The publication is not to be used for disputes by either
residents or management. Mobile Home Park Magazines
must remain neutral in all resident/management issues to
preserve the integrity of the magazine. Not all residents
are on one side or the other of an issue. Since we do not
research each story, we cannot use Mobile Home Park
Magazines to weigh either side of these very fragile rela-
tionships.
• Resident political organizations are asked to limit their
information to meeting notices and reports of chapter
meetings.
• No listings of in-park-services (i.e. babysitting, handy-
men, Avon, etc.)
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 week-
ends 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 Transit’s web site
at www.actransit.org for more information.
AC TRANSIT FARES — $2.00 ages 18-64, ages 5-
17 and 65+ are $1.00. Transfer good for 1.5 hours is an
additional 25¢.
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SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
SPECTRUM
SR-1
DINNER
Association BINGO
4 p.m.
Meeting 12-3
7:00 p.m.

BUS SPECTRUM BUS

10:10 a.m. to DINNER 10:10 a.m. to
1:55 p.m. 4 p.m. 1:55 p.m.

8 9 SPECTRUM 10 11 12 13 14
DINNER
4 pm El Toro SPECTRUM
Deadline DINNER SR-1
Neighborhood 4 p.m. FLEA
WATCH MARKET
7 p.m. 9-3
BUS BUS
10:10 a.m. to DIME BINGO 10:10 a.m. to
1:55 p.m. noon 1:55 p.m.

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
SPECTRUM Association SPECTRUM
DINNER Board DINNER CREEK
4 p.m. Meeting 4 p.m. CLEANUP
7:00 p.m. 9-1
Meet at
BUS LUNCH BUS Folsom St
10:10 a.m. to BUNCH 10:10 a.m. to gate
1:55 p.m. noon 1:55 p.m.

22 230 241 25 26 27 28
SPECTRUM SPECTRUM
DINNER DINNER BINGO
4 p.m. 4 p.m. 12-3

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

29 30 31 SEPT 1 SEPT 2 SEPT 3 SEPT 4

SPECTRUM SR-1
DINNER Association BINGO
4 p.m. Meeting 12-3
7:00 p.m.

BUS SPECTRUM BUS

10:10 a.m. to DINNER 10:10 a.m. to (Labor Day
1:55 p.m. 4 p.m. 1:55 p.m. weekend->)

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