Los Rancheros Association OFFICERS President: Darlene Richardson • Vice President: Mary Dimsdale Secretary: Bridgette Levinski • Treasurer: Rey Abaya EXECUTIVE BOARD Charles Eldred • Evelyn Ely • Ron Gomez Pat Higgins • Julie Manzo • Linda Moniz Norma Moore • Jeanie Schultz CONTACTS Coffee Social . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerrye Zinnel HMOA Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Dimsdale Dime Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorraine Schmuck Lunch Bunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joy Cunningham El Toro Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanie Schultz Neighborhood Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Moniz Hot Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Juan Pueyo Spectrum Meals (Tu&Th) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Horton The EXECUTIVE BOARD meets the LAST THURSDAY of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse. Los Rancheros RESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION meets the FIRST THURSDAY of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse unless otherwise announced. Coffee Social is the FIRST SATURDAY of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EL TORO — Jeanie Schultz • e-mail el t o ro . e d i t o r @ c o m c a s t . n e t Deadline for all submissions to the El Toro is the 10th of each month for the following month. 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 num- ber 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 set forth by the pub- lishers, Mobile Home Park Magazines. Whenever possible, the editor prefers to “capture key- strokes” for material to appear in the El Toro. If you are typing something up, you might as ell type it directly into an e-mail and send it to me that way. No e-mail? Well, OK, submit the hard copy and we’ll manage. PLEASE DO NOT “FORWARD” EMAIL. Forwarding results in those little >> marks all through the copy, plus it exposes MY e-mail address to YOUR whole broadcast list and I DON’T want THEIR forwards. 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 me at: [email protected]. Thanks, Jeanie Schultz, editor 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, handymen, Avon, etc.) 1
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Los Rancheros AssociationOFFICERS
President: Darlene Richardson • Vice President: Mary Dimsdale
Secretary: Bridgette Levinski • Treasurer: Rey Abaya
EXECUTIVE BOARDCharles Eldred • Evelyn Ely • Ron Gomez
The EXECUTIVE BOARD meets the LAST THURSDAY of the month at 7:00 p.m.in the main clubhouse.
Los Rancheros RESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION meets the FIRST THURSDAY of the monthat 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse unless otherwise announced.
Coffee Social is the FIRST SATURDAY of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
EL TORO — Jeanie Schultz • e-mail el t o ro . e d i t o r @ c o m c a s t . n e tDeadline for all submissions to the El Toro is the 10th of each month for the following month.
From the EditorArticles that appear in the El Toro are presented as an
informational service to the residents. Contents are the optionof the editor but do not necessarily represent the opinion ofthe editor, the homeowners association or management.
Reader response is welcome. Your article must be inmy paper tube at 28408 Granada Circle, or posted to mye-mail address, no later than the 10th of the month. Allsubmissions must be signed with your name/phone num-ber included, as any article must be verified. Your namewill not appear, if you so request.
Editor has the right to edit for space or libel. Articlesconsidered in bad taste will not be printed. Submissionsmust meet the Editorial Guidelines set forth by the pub-lishers, Mobile Home Park Magazines.
Whenever possible, the editor prefers to “capture key-strokes” for material to appear in the El Toro. If you aretyping something up, you might as ell type it directly intoan e-mail and send it to me that way. No e-mail? Well, OK,submit the hard copy and we’ll manage.
PLEASE DO NOT “FORWARD” EMAIL. Forwarding resultsin those little >> marks all through the copy, plus it exposes MYe-mail address to YOUR whole broadcast list and I DON’Twant THEIR forwards. If you are submitting an item someonee-mailed to you, COPY IT and PASTE it into a NEW e-mailwindow to send to me at: [email protected].
The Mobile Home Board publications informs and pro-motes the mobile home system; residents, managementand those that serve the mobile home community.
The Mobile Home Board publications are not politicaltools. They are a source of information and enjoyment forpark residents. To ensure this policy we have developedthe following guidelines:
Editorial Guidelines:• Editor is responsible for gathering information and
sending it to us in a form they want. Each editor mustallow all resident’s organizations and management to par-ticipate in the publication.
• The publication is not to be used for disputes by eitherresidents or management. Mobile Home Park Magazinesmust remain neutral in all resident/management issues topreserve the integrity of the magazine. Not all residentsare on one side or the other of an issue. Since we do notresearch each story, we cannot use Mobile Home ParkMagazines to weigh either side of these very fragile rela-tionships.
• Resident political organizations are asked to limit theirinformation to meeting notices and reports of chaptermeetings. • No listings of in-park-services (i.e. babysitting,handymen, Avon, etc.)
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THWART THETHIEVES!
Put your mail in the
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
MAILBOXlocated in front of the
Main Clubhouse close to thestreet (near the Park map).
Spanish Ranch #1Information Sheet
EL TORO MAGAZINE is published monthly and distributedaround the first of the month. Dates and times of activities are
noted on the calendar therein. Special activities will beannounced in the regular section of pages.
RESIDENT MANAGERS/OFFICEManagers: A.R.C. Management Company
Theresa Cruz, site managerShari and Kenny Bachmann, relief managers
Office hours: 9-12 and 1:30-4 Monday-Friday.On-call for emergencies Sat.-Sun.-Holidays
Office address: 28400 Granada CircleRent may be dropped in mail slot in office door
(next to laundry room on front side of bldg.)Phone: 510-783-5535
ORGANIZATIONSThe Los Rancheros Association and the Spanish Ranch #1Ladies Club are automatically comprised of park residents.
There are no dues.MEETINGS of the Los Rancheros Association are the FIRST
THURSDAY of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the MainClubhouse unless otherwise announced.
LADIES CLUB meets the SECOND THURSDAY of eachmonth at 12 NOON in the Main Clubhouse.
The LUNCH BUNCH meets the THIRD THURSDAY ofeach month to go out to lunch at various area restaurants.
COFFEE SOCIAL is the FIRST SATURDAY of each month,9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the Main Clubhouse.
BINGO is the FIRST and LAST SATURDAY of each month.
SWIMMING POOL / HOT TUB Pool open May-October. Hot Tub open year round.
TRANSPORTATION#391 SHOPPER’S SPECIAL — Leaves hourly beginning
10:10 a.m. on TUES. and FRI. for SOUTHLAND from frontof Main Clubhouse. RETURNS at Noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Ask for
transfer if you plan to return on the bus. #77 AC TRANSIT BUS — Leaves for downtown every hour
5:52 am-5:52 p.m. M-F. Bus stops outside the park acrossfrom Ruus Park. To go to Tennyson Shopping Center, bus
stops at corner of Ruus Park. Catch return bus at Tampa sideof Payless Shoe Store. Sat.-Sun. service 8:31 am-6:31 pm
AC TRANSIT FARES — $1.75 ages 18-64, ages 5-17 and65+ is 85¢. Transfer good for 1.5 hours is an additional 25¢.
MISCELLANEOUSThe Clubhouse is available to residents for private affairs.
Contact the Office, 510-783-5535The 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, give a
copy to the the Executive Board as well as the Office. Thesealso must be in writing and must be signed.
THERE IS A RESIDENT REPORT FORM IN THISISSUE OFTHE EL TORO.
Coffee SocialGet acquainted and enjoy a midmorningbreak (or get rolling if you just got up)! Drop-in for a few minutes or an hour— your choice. Come on by!
Saturday, December 1, 2007
9:00-10:00 a.m.(This happens before Bingo)
Coffee • Tea • Doughnutscoordinated by Jerrye Zinnel, the amazing Centenarian
In the SR-1 clubhousethe first Saturday of every month
Join us for
BINGOHOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
November 24December 1, 2007December 8 (new)January 5, 2008
(No Bingo Dec. 29)
NOON TO 3 P.M.Snack bar open before play
and during breaksserving nachos, hot dogs, sodas, snacks.
Ron Gomez, coordinator
Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.
NOTICEPer state law, no one under the
age of 18 is allowed in theclubhouse during Bingo
Tip-a-Cop at Applebee’sa fundraiser for Special Olympics sponsored
by the Hayward Police Departmenthas been postponed to a December
date to be announced.Watch for flyers or announcements at Assn or
Neighborhood Watch meetings.
SAFETY FIRST IN THE HO T TUB
The following are not allowed in the hot tub enclosure:
NO Food • NO GlassNO Floating Devices
NO Toys (including squirt guns)NO Pets
Approved swimwear onlyUse common sense and care when using
the hot tub . Minors should al ways beaccompanied by a parent or adult.Shower before entering the hottub and
get out to use the bathroom.
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This action sheet is produced aspart of the Emergency SurvivalProgram (ESP). ESP is an awarenesscampaign designed to increase individ-ual and home emergency prepared-ness. ESP was developed in coopera-tion with the California Governor’sOffice of Emergency Services (OES).
P RO G R A M
Halloween in the park and atthe entrance!
Halloween eveningfound the park crawl-ing with creepies asthe park’s children andfriends made their Trick-or-Treating rounds dressed asspiders, witches and otherscary things. There was a fair number ofcuties too, to balance it out, with baby bun-nies and pint-sized action figures, princessesand rock stars.
THANK YOU to all thefamilies who stocked upon the treats, turned onthe porchlight and putout the orange flyer towelcome the youngsters.
Park ManagementA.R.C. and assistant
managers Kenny and Shari Bachmann want tothank everyone for their candy donations topass out to neighborhood kids at the frontentrance on Halloween. A special thank you toNeighborhood Alert and A.R.C. for their gen-erous donations of $50 each toward the pur-chase of candy.
Thanks to Jerrye Zinnel and Frank Turnerwho helped hand out treats, and to everyonewho took the time to stop by and give afriendly hello and support to the gate crew.
ICE - “In Case ofEmergency”
We all carry our mobile phones with namesand numbers stored in its memory butnobody, other than ourselves, knows which ofthese numbers belong to our closest family orfriends.
If we were to beinvolved in an accidentor were taken ill, thepeople attending uswould have our mobilephone but wouldn't knowwho to call. Yes, thereare hundreds of numbersstored but which one isthe contact person incase of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (InCase of Emergency) Campaign
The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly.It is a method of contact during emergencysituations. As cell(mobile) phones are carriedby the majority of the population, all you needto do is store the number of a contact personor persons who should be contacted duringemergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case OfEmergency).
The idea was thought up by a paramedicwho found that when he went to the scenes of
accidents, there were always mobilephones with patients, but they didn't
know which number to call. He there-fore thought that it would be a goodidea if there was a nationally rec-
ognized name for this purpose.In an emergency situation,Emergency Service personneland hospital Staff would be
able to quickly contact the rightperson by simply dialing the number you havestored as 'ICE.'
For more than one contact name simplyenter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great ideathat will make a difference!
Let's spread the concept of ICE by storingan ICE number in our mobile phones today.Please tell others. It really could save yourlife, or put a loved one's mind at rest. ICE willspeak for you when you are not able to.
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NEW!SPANISH RANCH I
RESIDENT INFORMATION
www.spanishranch1.blogspot.com
The web address is not case-sensitive, but you MUSTuse a number 1 (one) and not a roman numeral I (i).
Coming soon:The HOT-LINE will returnas part of the plan to improve emergency communications.
Submitted by Darlene Richardson
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Hello Neighbors,We had quite a month in October with the
water pipe breaking and the earthquake. By thetime you read this those things won't be too impor-tant anymore. But, it should be a wake-up call toall of us. Hayward Police Department suggeststhat we each need to be able to take care of ourhousehold for 72 hours on our own. If it had beena major disaster, we might not have help for days.This is a good time to get your emergency kitsready. If you have trouble carrying water, it mightbe a good idea to put a gallon of water behind yourtoilet and keep it there. You might also want to geta container that you can collect rain water in andkeep some on hand. Do you all remember whereyour capsules are to purify your water?
Spanish Ranch does not have a phone tree foremergencies. The CERT team is working on get-ting one together. I am lucky my neighbors Georgeand Marsha came around and distributed water toanyone on our streets that needed water. I knowthat there were many more neighbors that did thesame thing. It was sure nice to see the residentsall pull together.
Shopping season is here. Remember to beextra careful when out doing your Holiday shop-ping. Also, don't forget to close your curtains whenyou are out and lock up everything so thieves can-not ruin your Holiday. It is amazing how cleversome people can be to get into your house. Peopleyou do not know do not have to come into your
house, ever! When at the mallyou can ask for someone toescort you out to your car. It isbest not to shop alone. If you seesomething suspicious don't hesi-tate to call the police and man-agement.
Our Neighborhood Watch meetings forSpanish Ranch residents are on the secondTuesday of the Month. We will not be having onein December.
At the October meeting we had two beat offi-cers join us for an open question and answer ses-sion. I think we all enjoyed that and getting toknow our beat officers. Neighborhood Alert meet-ings, put on by the Hayward Police Departmentand Neighborhood Alert, are on the lastWednesday of the month. They are held in themeeting hall downstairs at Southland, and areopen to everyone in the city. Some residents didn'trealize there is a difference.
We are still walking in the evenings, weatherpermitting. Anyone who would like to join usplease do. We meet in front of the main club houseat 6:30. Bring the whole family, we have 3 to 4dogs that walk with us regularly.
Hopefully we will all have a safe and wonder-ful Holiday season. Please remember to checkyour surroundings, watch out for your neighbor.Working together we can make this a much safer,cleaner, nice place to come home to.
Happy Holidays,Linda Moniz, Neighborhood Alert
N E I G H BORH D ALERT at SR- I
REPORT PROBLEMS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TO Linda Moniz
(file a complaint, too or call the police, 293-7000.)
IF IT’S NOT YOURS, DON’TFEED IT!
Sure, you feel sorry forthat stray cat or dog, but if
you feed it, it W I L L s t i c karound and perhaps not go back
to it’s rightful family.Don’t leave pet foodoutside!
Food left out willattract raccoons, stray
pets, opposums, and other varmints!
Only indoor pets are permitted in the park sodon’t encourage outside animals to stay!
WEAR WHITE AT NIGHT!Out for a Walk?
Going to the Neighbors?
We Can’t See You in the Dark!
Wear something WHITE or REFLECTIVE even if it’s just to throw a
white sweater over your shoulders or aroundyour waist. This simple precaution could
prevent a tragedy.
Los Rancheros Association Meeting 11/1/07
ACTION ITEMSIdeas to prevent or cope with an interrup-
tion of utilities such as the October 21-22water shutoff, as well as anticipate future dis-asters, were solicited from residents at theNovember association meeting.
Communication• Communication (factual, truthful)• Resident telephone tree• Pass out flyers notifying residents of problems• Software to dial ALL residents’ telephone
numbers to make them aware of problems• Maintenance telephone numbers• TV station devoted to Spanish Ranch• Reinstitute “hot line” to disseminate info
Prevention• Preventive maintenance for all utilities/valves
(make them all operative)• Write letters• Publish ombudsman, ARC, Rutherford and
Hayward City Attorney’s contact information• Give assistant managers power to make
decisions
Response• Keys to clubhouse be given to Association
officer in case assistant managers are unavailable to open things
• Pool open 24 hours 7 days a week in an emergency and if not possible have a portablepump in pool with other end outside lockedgates
• Public telephone• Port-a-pottys strategically placed in park• Potable and drinking water delivered if owner/
managers are at fault• 2-3 gallons of drinking water per household• Know our neighbors and offer assistance
Planning• Make residents aware of different scenario
plans• Individual disaster items list• Generator• Emergency rally point plus a backup point• Train residents for disasters
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TheOctober water shutoffif nothing else, exposed the serious lackof a parkwide plan to, at minimum, letpeople know what’s going on and, at theideal level, mount an effective response.
The approximately 36 hours without waterand the “moderate” earthquake that followeda week later has galvanized park residentsand the various response entities into action.
As we see it, there are four components toa response to either a minor disaster such asthe recent water outage or a major disastersuch as an earthquake strong enough toknock out ALL the utilities.
#1 is Residents Personal ResponsibilityYou are expected to be able to take care
of yourself for 72 hours. The September ElToro outlined a 72-hour Emergency Kit forYour Home. A booklet called “Living inEarthquake Country” was recently distributedto every home and residents were invited toan earthquake preparedness seminar at aneighboring mobile home park. A day and ahalf without water is only HALF the time youshould have been prepared for.
The other three components whose orderof importance would vary with the circum -stances are:
Park Disaster TeamThe Disaster committee, whose team
leader was out of state when the water pipebroke, is taking steps to determine needs andformulate a plan that could be implementedby any team member.N.E.R.T.
The Neighborhood Emergency ResponseTeam, of which the editor is co-chair, mighthave been able to scrabble together somekind of response, if we’d had any idea whatwas going on. This team has been focusing ont raining but will immediately devise a“response” plan and work with residents toidentify those who will need physical help.
Park ManagementIf the emergency is the result of a break-
down of park utilities or infra s t r u c t u r e ,besides fixing the problem, management iscommitted to keeping residents informed.The dearth of information was identified bymany as the most serious lack in the recentemergency. Management will make facilitiesand/or pool available when needed.
Come and Eat!! It’s a SNAP! (Senior Nutrition and Activities Project)
All SR-1 seniors are eligible and invited to participate in
SPECTRUM MEALSA 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 r e q u i r e d. You must call before noon the day before.Tiener que registrarse antes de doce un dia nates. Llamen a Ruth Horton.
Call Ruth Hortonfor reservations or information. (Help is invited, too.)
Meal served at 4:30 p.m. Come early to socialize.Las comidas estaran servidas a las 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.
Meals include fish, BBQ chicken, vegetarian spaghetti, salads, soups (more so in winter),pork chops, hamburger, lasagna, and — always a dessert! Milk is included with each meal.
NOTE: on days soup is scheduled, you can substitute a hamburger or veggie burger! A Spectrum menu is posted in the SR-1 clubhouse.
More information: Food is delivered hot from a central facility. Volunteers monitor the temperature of the food as it arrives and served and keep a log
as required by the government.All SR1 seniors are eligible and invited to participate.
Dinner is served 5 nights a week at the Josephine Lum Lodge at W. Tennyson and Oliver.(Lunch is served at 11:30 daily — same menu.) Phone 785-1997.
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RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are diffi-cult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack ofawareness spells disaster. The stroke victimmay suffer severe brain damage when peoplenearby fail to recognize the symptoms of astroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognizea stroke by asking three simple questions:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAKA SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently) (i.e. Itis sunny out today).
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTHARMS.
NOTE: Another sign of a stroke is this: Askthe person to stick out his tongue. If thetongue is crooked, if it goes to one side or theother, that is also an indication of a stroke.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE ofthese tasks, call 911 immediately anddescribe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
A cardiologist says if everyone passes thison to 10 people; you can bet that at least onelife will be saved.
I wasn't able to attend the meeting however,there are a couple of things I would like to men-tion.
The notice for the meeting was stuck in thedoor to my MAILBOX…meaning that someoneactually opened my mailbox to put it in there!!!How illegal is that? Maybe it was not the peopledelivering the notices?
I was out of town during most of the water out-age, but when I returned home on Monday, myneighbor came out just to let me know that therewas no water before I went into the house and dis-covered it myself. No panic, no "Henny Penny" dis-play, just information. After he told me about this,we exchanged information re water that we bothhave in our homes in case of emergency, etc.
When I heard about the hysterical reaction ofsome of our neighbors, I had this question — whatif there is a real emergency? Don't people under-stand that in case of a storm or earthquake or(any) disaster, we are EXPECTED to be able totake care of ourselves for at least 72 hours???
Thankfully, my immediate neighbors are clearon the concept. The question should always be,"How may/can I help?" (Subsequent letter frommanagement was much appreciated.)
The Daily Review article was the balancedreporting I have come to expect of Matt O'Brien.Good for him.
I am sorry that the new owner/managers didnot have more time to get their feet wet beforesomething like this happened, but from my per-spective, they did a pretty good job under very dif-ficult conditions. Bet if something similar hap-pens, they will be ready!
Thanks, and good luck,
Barb Sacks
Submitted by Jerry Higgins
LETTERTO THEEDITOR
Join the Ladies Club
at noon on the
second Thursday for
DIME BINGO!Ladies! Bring your lunch and let’s get
together. Dessert provided.
It costs only a dime a game, winnertake all! + .25 for the bank which gets raffled
back to somebody at the first gathering in January.
Dime Bingo will join Lunch Bunch for aChristmas Party in December. Back to
the regular schedule in January.
For more information call Lorraine Schmuck
NOTE: E-mail address for submissions to the El Toro.
The Meeting was called to order. by PresidentDarlene Richardson who announced the meetingwas being tape recorded for “transcription pur-poses” only.
Roll Call: President Darlene Richardson,Bridgette Levinski, Linda Moniz, Jeanie Schultz,Julie Manzo, Evelyn Ely, Pat Higgins, Rey Abaya,Mary Dimsdale, Ron Gomez, Norma Moore.Absent: Mary Dimsdale (excused), Manny Arca.
Norma stated that the August A s s o c i a t i o nminutes got to Jeanie in time for publication inthis month’s El Toro.
Treasurer’s Report: There is $67.00 balancein the Association’s bank account.
City Council: Evelyn Ely deferred her reportuntil the Association meeting.
Flea Market: —Advertising: Linda Monizstated that it would be put on www.craigslist.orgfor free; Penny Saver quoted her $29 for the week-ly publication and internet; Daily Review quotedher $42.18 for a 3 day ad. Total of the two wouldbe $72.18. Discussion. Decision made to do Craig’sList and Penny Saver.
— Snack bar: will be run by N.E.R.T., & LadiesClub with Dawn Plaskon overseeing it all. She willprovide all supplies and deduct the cost from thesales the day of the Flea Market.
— Tables: All but 1 has been reserved, not allhave been paid for yet.
— Set up tables: Clint, Linda, Kathy, Ryan andDarlene volunteered for this.
— Cleanup: need volunteersLease Committee: Norma read a report from
the Chairman, Monty. Report stated the commit-tee had done a case overview and created a ques-tionnaire to be distributed to all residents prior toa workshop to be held on October 17th, 7pm at themain club house. There will be an invitation dis-tributed to all residents inviting them to thisworkshop.
Neighborhood Alert: Linda Moniz told usabout the upcoming Youth Academy for grades 8-12 to held 10/3-11/14.
Let Your Voice Be Heard meeting to takeplace instead of Neighborhood Alert meeting at
Southland Mall on 10/24 at 7 p.m.Keep Hayward Clean & Green clean-up
days need volunteersCOMPARE speaker Alfredo would like to come
and speak to our association meeting Power Plants: Patty Smith gave a report that
included a letter from the FAA to Commissionersopposing the building of power plants nearHayward Executive Airport; which the Dailyreviews disagrees with.
Sacramento Legislation: Norma Moore gavea report urging all board members to call andwrite to Governor Arnold asking him to approveAB1542. She also urged everyone to tell theirneighbors to do the same thing. Owners of Parksare flooding the Governor’s desk with their desires…we as residents should do the same.
Old Business: Gas Leaks – President handedout a spreadsheet she compiled from the multipage report from Jarsco. It showed 7 Class 2 leaks(which have to be fixed within 1 years time) and12 Class 3 leaks (that are being monitored annu-ally).
Absence of Executive Board Member, MannyArca, was discussed and Norma volunteered to tryand find out why he has not been attending meet-ings.
Announcements: Next Association meetingwill be held on October 4, 2007. Next ExecutiveBoard Meeting will be held on October 25, 2007.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:01 p.m.Submitted by Bridgette Levinski, Secretary
Minutes of Los RancherosAssociation Board Meeting —
October 4, 2007President Darlene Richardson called the
meeting opened at 7 p.m. followed by theAssociation saying the Pledge of Allegiance tothe flag.
Roll call: Darlene Richardson, BridgetteLevinski, Mary Dimsdale, Rey Abaya, Evelyn Ely,Ron Gomez, Pat Higgins, Julie Manzo, LindaMoniz, Norma Moore, Jeanie Schultz. Absent:Manny Arca.
Treasurer’s Report: $67.49 in the checkingaccount and $2500+ in the Association CD.
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City Council, Evelyn Ely: Eden Gardens owneris going door to door trying to make the seniorsbuy the lot that they live on. There are 40Mobilehome parks in CA that have been “con-dolized”. Evelyn asked that we go to the HMOAmeetings that are held one Saturdays each month.
Leases: A brief discussion about the differentleases in Spanish Ranch I. Monty Lindsey thechair for the lease committee gave a summary ofwhat they had found out so far.
Linda Moniz gave information on the differentways to advertise for our Flea Market. We wereinformed we could start setting up on Fridayevening from 7 p.m. till 9 p.m.
Community Youth Academy flyer handed outannouncing the Wednesday night classes.
Hayward Clean and Green task force is askingfor residents to help out with cleaning up our cityof Hayward.
We were introduced to Alfredo from COM-PARE — Community Prevention of Alcohol relat-ed problems. We have many places selling alcoholin Hayward.
Eastshore Power Plant is on the Senate floorat this time.Old Business
Norma informed us the P.U.C. was coming tothe park to inspect and that they put the informa-tion on the board in the laundry room instead of inthe main clubhouse. She said that most residentswouldn’t see the information as most of us do ourlaundry at our own homes.
We were told that more candy was needed tobe given out at the front of the park for Halloween.If you have any extra to donate that would be agreat help.
Kevin asked about Manny Arca missing fourconsecutive meetings. It was moved and secondedto remove Manny and to hold a new election by ashow of hands at our Association meeting. Therewas a discussion and motion was carried.
Darlene handed out copies of Garsco leakreport.New Business
Darlene talked about a Disaster workshop tobe held on 10/22/07 from 1-3 p.m. at New EnglandVillage.
Darlene also brought up the request of the newmanagement that they would like to be involvedwith homeowners association for Holiday activi-ties for the residents in the park.
We had a discussion about buying cards forstores. If we did this then the Disaster Fund would
get a percentage of the total amount given to theDisaster Committee.
Submitted by Bridgette Levinski, Secretary
The meeting was called to order by PresidentDarlene at 7 p.m. (recorded for transcription pur-poses).
Roll Call present, Darlene, Bridgette, Mary,Rey, Evelyn, Linda, Pat, Norma, & Julie. Absent,Manny, Ron, Jeanie
City Council–Evelyn Ely reported that shewould give her report at the Association meeting.
Directory—Darlene is still working on theDirectory. She also stated that if we had all resi-dents numbers a Telephone tree could have beeninstalled for this last disaster and all residentwould have been informed of the progress.
Flea Market: Darlene provided informationfor the Flea Market funds that were generatedfrom the Flea Market $458.85 net proceeds ($270from table rentals + $192.45 from snack bar +$42.50 from Association table less $46.10 advertis-ing).
Landscape (Tree) Committee—Normasaid not much going on right now. There was asmall discussion about the trees that are takenaway even though there wasn’t a permit to removethe tree. Norma stated that management tellsReal Estate companies to take out trees and notreplace them. For example: there was one onManuel.
Lease Committee, Rey A b a y a—No newChairmen yet but soon. Rey has figured out thehanded out at the Workshop held on October 17th.Around 88% of people are on Leases. Rey will typeup this information and hand out to board mem-bers.
Neighborhood Watch—Linda said it was agood meeting with 2 officers who answered ques-tions.
Neighborhood A l e r t—Let Your Voice BeHeard workshop. Darlene gave the report stating
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that Hayward Police department is asking neigh-borhoods what the strengths and weaknesses areof their department. They will hold workshops allover Hayward and compile the informationreceived to help develop future plans for thedepartment.
Sacramento Legislation—Norma AB1542The Governor did not sign the bill that would helpus with condolization. Norma told us that there isa Proposition for Eminent Domain that contains ahidden agenda: Elimination of rent control inCalifornia. This means that our landlords won’thave to worry about charging us more money thanwe can afford to pay.OLD business
1] Darlene told us about the EarthquakeWorkshop held at New England Village whereover 100 participated. Speakers were: Bob Bird,Coordinator of Hayward Mobile Home ParksAssociation, Assembly member Mary Hayashi,18th Assembly District, Captain Charmaine Geil,Hayward Fire Department, Lieutenant BobWeldon, Hayward Police Department and BrianRegan, Mark Williams, Roseanne Morano, fromthe American Red Cross. It was an EXCELLENTworkshop with many useful handouts.
We discussed what we need to take care of our-selves, what we need and for how long and howmuch we will need to prepare ourselves. Find yourlarge manila envelope that has the big round pillsfor making bad water drinkable. Put emergencyitems where you will be able to get to them if youneed to. Make sure that the food and water youput away doesn’t go past the expiration date.
2] Gas Leaks: Darlene stated that a copy of thespreadsheet that she created showing all gas leakswas delivered to each residence listed. Except fortwo, that she is waiting on JARSCO response, asthey were incorrect addresses.
She asked if any board member had beenapproached with questions from these residents.No one had been approached.NEW BUSINESS:
1] Water Break - Discussed the lack of pre-paredness for emergency situations. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1] Next Association Meeting on November 1st 2] Next Executive Board Meeting is on
November 22 - Thanksgiving: Darlene asked if weshould have it the week before or the week after?She will bring it up at the Association meeting fora vote.
Meeting adjourned @ 8:15Submitted by Bridgette Levinski, Secretary
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Meeting called to order at 7:00pm. (We will berecording this meeting for transcription purposes.)
Resident &Guest Sign in Sheets at door Darlene led us with the Pledge of Allegiance WELCOME EVERYONE to everyone.Officer’s Roll Call (Secretary): Darlene, Mary,
Treasurer’s Report – Rey - showed checks writ-ten for $63.38 and deposits of $504.95, leaving abalance of $511.06 in the checking account. Noexact amount for the CD, but it is over $2600.
ELECTION for Executive Board Position.Darlene asked if there were any nominations fromthe floor for an Executive Board position. CharlieEldred was nominated, seconded and unanimous-ly (by show of hand) elected to this position. Committee Reports
Disaster Committee: Stacia Higman – statedthat efforts have been stalled due to ownership ofthe park and management company changing anda full time manager on-site. Things are movingforward and a meeting will happen between disas-ter committee and Teresa before the next meeting.
Flea Market : There is a detailed report in thismonth’s El Toro. We had a net of $458.85. Darlenethanked everyone that helped set up and breakdown; Dawn Plaskon and everyone that helpedwith the Snack Bar; Ron Gomez for donating histable to the Association; Dawn, Jeanie and Clintfor donating items to this table. She also thankedeveryone that rented a table and asked if wewould like another Flea Market in the spring. Weall said yes that we would.
HMOA: — Mary did not know where the nextmeeting will take place and told everyone to lookfor the flyer that would say where it will be held.
Landscape (Tree) Committee: Norma told usabout one of her neighbors became very upsetabout a tree in her yard being taken out withouther knowing that they were taking it away. Notusing Permits like they are required to do. Shealso stated that Management tells Real Estatecompanies to remove trees when bringing in a newhome.
Lease Committee: Rey gave a report on the dif-ferent percentages of residents who are Month toMonth Rentals or who are on a Lease.
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Neighborhood Wa t c h : Linda explainedabout the meeting with two officers answeringquestions. She said it was a very informative andproductive meeting.
Neighborhood Alert, phone line: Meeting was aLet Your Voice be Heard. They split the meetinginto smaller groups and asked to say what theHayward Police Departments Strengths andLimitations.
Power Plant: Patty Smith said there wasnothing new to report except there will be a Pre-hearing Conference on 11/26/07 and anEvidentiary Hearing on 12/17/07 both with publiccomments at 6-8 p.m. Both meeting will be held inHayward City Hall Chambers.
S.R.I.C. – Kevin handed over the last itemsthis committee was working on to the GrievanceCommittee. There has been NO progress trying toamicably working with management on theseitems.
Sacramento Legislation—Norma - informedus of the Proposition that would discontinue rentcontrol in the state of California—she will give adetailed report next month. Ray told us about theproblems the Governor has given us by NOT sign-ing Bill AB1542. Norma asked that anyone inter-ested in signing a petition against this Propositionplease see her.
NEW BUSINESS Hayward Police would like to borrow our 55
gallon drums to hand out to various businessesthat will collect TOYS for TOTS. Motion made tolet them use the drums, seconded, approved.
Water Break—There was a discussion on whatcan be done to prevent another crises like the lastone where we had no water for 36 hours. Darlenecreated a list from all the suggestions made by allresidents (please see “Action Items” in this El Toroon page 7).
President stated that she had compiled a list ofcontact information for A.R.C. and RutherfordInvestment employees. She will see that theEditor of the El Toro get this list for publication.
Resident stated that John Flink might knowwhere the shut off valves are. Norma stated thatshe was told it would cost approximately $60k torepair all valves.
Norma stated she had talked with an apprais-er for Deutsche Bank, who was in the back of thepark. She didn’t receive very much informationfrom him.
Norma passed out Questionnaire – ‘For cur-rent and/or former Park Residents’, from the law
firm of Endeman, Turek & Heater LLP. This lawfirm has been asked by a Park resident to evalu-ate living conditions in our mobile home park.This is a confidential questionnaire and Attorney-client privilege prevents disclosure of your com-ments to anyone, without your permission.
Juan Pueyo stated that he had given 50 orangereflective vests to prior management to be direct-ed to the Disaster Committee. President statedshe would look into this. He also mentioned thathe had 200 emergency blankets.
President agreed to get the ACTION ITEMS tothe Editor for publication in next month’s El Toro.
President asked if we wanted to bring theTelephone hot-line back. Motion made, secondedand passed. Norma volunteered to get the sponsorfor this. Juan and Sy volunteered to be in chargeof placing out-going messages on it.
Charlie Eldred suggested that a SpanishRanch I web site be designed. Motion made, sec-onded, passed. Charlie volunteered to do this.
ANNOUNCEMENTS 1] Hayward Animal Shelter Black & White
11/16 12-6p.m3] City of Hayward is resurrecting the Pet
Parade 12/8. Anyone can enter their pets.4] Light Up the Season 12/6, 5:30 - 8 p.m.5] Next Executive Board Meeting: Nov. 29th 6] Association Meeting on December 6th Meeting Adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Submitted by Bridgette Levinski,
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