December 2007 El Toro

Los Rancheros Association OFFICERS President: Darlene Richardson • Vice President: Mary Dimsdale Secretary: Bridgette Levinski • Treasurer: Rey Abaya

EXECUTIVE BOARD Charles Eldred • Pat Higgins • Norma Moore •

Evelyn Ely Julie Manzo Jeanie Schultz

• Ron Gomez • Linda Moniz

CONTACTS Coffee Social . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerrye Zinnel Dime Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorraine Schmuck El Toro Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanie Schultz Hot Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Juan Pueyo

HMOA Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Dimsdale Lunch Bunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joy Cunningham Neighborhood Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Moniz 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

EDITORIAL POLICIES (http://mobilehomeparkmagazines.com/mhbsite/editorial/rules.aspx)

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 set forth by the publishers, 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 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

The Mobile Home Board publications informs and promotes 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 participate 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 relationships. • 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.)

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Spanish Ranch #1 Information Sheet

To All Ladies at SR-1 Come join us at any of our events. Get acquainted!

EL TORO MAGAZINE is published monthly and distributed 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 section of pages.

LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE The Lunch Bunch meets on the third THURSDAY (unless otherwise announced) of each month at 12 noon. All are welcome.

RESIDENT MANAGERS/OFFICE

Managers: A.R.C. Management Company Theresa Cruz, site manager Shari 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 Circle Rent may be dropped in mail slot in office door (next to laundry room on front side of bldg.) Phone: 510-783-5535

2007

December

2008

Christmas Party

January 17 February 21 March20 April 17 May 15 June 19 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 November 20 December

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 each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Clubhouse unless otherwise announced. 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. 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.

Harry’s Hofbrau Elephant Bar Red Lobster Marie Callender’s Mimi’s Sweet Tomatoes Applebees Olive Garden Sizzler Dino’s Dell Cafe Christmas Party

Coordinators: Joyce Stevens Joy Cunningham

SWIMMING POOL / HOT TUB Pool open May-October. Hot Tub open year round.

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

TRANSPORTATION #391 SHOPPER’S SPECIAL — Leaves hourly beginning 10:10 a.m. on TUES. and FRI. for SOUTHLAND from front of 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 across from Ruus Park. To go to Tennyson Shopping Center, bus stops at corner of Ruus Park. Catch return bus at Tampa side of Payless Shoe Store. Sat.-Sun. service 8:31 am-6:31 pm AC TRANSIT FARES — $1.75 ages 18-64, ages 5-17 and 65+ is 85¢. Transfer good for 1.5 hours is an additional 25¢.

THWART THE THIEVES! Put your mail in the U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

MAILBOX

MISCELLANEOUS The Clubhouse is available to residents for private affairs. Contact the Office, 510-783-5535 The POOL ROOM inside Main Clubhouse is available for residents to use. See the office for a key.

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

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. These also must be in writing and must be signed.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letters to the Editor are welcome on any subject. Send to [email protected]. (You must sign your name but we won’t use it if you don’t want us to.)

THERE IS A RESIDENT REPORT FORM IN THIS ISSUE OFTHE EL TORO.

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Coffee Social Get acquainted and enjoy a midmorning break (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 Join us for

9:00-10:00 a.m.

BINGO

(This happens before Bingo)

Coffee • Tea • Doughnuts coordinated by Jerrye Zinnel, the amazing Centenarian

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:

In the SR-1 clubhouse

November 24 December 1, 2007 December 8 (new) January 5, 2008

the first Saturday of every month

SAFETY FIRST IN THE HO T TUB

(No Bingo Dec. 29)

The following are not allowed in the hot tub enclosure:

NO Food • NO Glass NO Floating Devices NO Toys (including squirt guns) NO Pets

NOON TO 3 P.M. Snack bar open before play and during breaks

Approved swimwear only

serving nachos, hot dogs, sodas, snacks.

Use common sense and care when using the hot tub . Minors should al wa ys be accompanied by a parent or adult. Shower before entering the hottub and get out to use the bathroom.

Ron Gomez, coordinator Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.

Tip-a-Cop at Applebee’s a fundraiser for Special Olympics sponsored by the Hayward Police Department

NOTICE Per state law, no one under the

has been postponed to a December date to be announced.

age of 18 is allowed in the clubhouse during Bingo

Watch for flyers or announcements at Assn or Neighborhood Watch meetings. 3

This action sheet is produced as part of the Emergency Survival Program (ESP). ESP is an awareness campaign designed to increase individual and home emergency preparedness. ESP was developed in cooperation with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES).

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PROGRAM

ICE - “In Case of Emergency”

NEW!

SPANISH RANCH I RESIDENT INFORMATION www.spanishranch1.blogspot.com The web address is not case-sensitive, but you MUST use a number 1 (one) and not a roman numeral I (i).

Coming soon: The HOT-LINE will return as part of the plan to improve emergency communications.

Halloween in the park and at the entrance! Halloween evening found the park crawling with creepies as the park’s children and friends made their Trick-or -Treating rounds dressed as spiders, witches and other scary things. There was a fair number of cuties too, to balance it out, with baby bunnies and pint-sized action figures, princesses and rock stars. THANK YOU to all the families who stocked up on the treats, turned on the porchlight and put out the orange flyer to welcome the youngsters. Park Management A.R.C. and assistant managers Kenny and Shari Bachmann want to thank everyone for their candy donations to pass out to neighborhood kids at the front entrance on Halloween. A special thank you to Neighborhood Alert and A.R.C. for their generous donations of $50 each toward the purchase of candy. Thanks to Jerrye Zinnel and Frank Turner who helped hand out treats, and to everyone who took the time to stop by and give a friendly hello and support to the gate crew.

Submitted by Darlene Richardson We all carry our mobile phones with names and numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell(mobile) phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency). The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE.' For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference! Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our mobile phones today. Please tell others. It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest. ICE will speak for you when you are not able to.

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N E I G H BORH

D ALERT at SR - I

Hello Neighbors, We had quite a month in October with the water pipe breaking and the earthquake. By the time you read this those things won't be too important anymore. But, it should be a wake-up call to all of us. Hayward Police Department suggests that we each need to be able to take care of our household for 72 hours on our own. If it had been a major disaster, we might not have help for days. This is a good time to get your emergency kits ready. If you have trouble carrying water, it might be a good idea to put a gallon of water behind your toilet and keep it there. You might also want to get a container that you can collect rain water in and keep some on hand. Do you all remember where your capsules are to purify your water? Spanish Ranch does not have a phone tree for emergencies. The CERT team is working on getting one together. I am lucky my neighbors George and Marsha came around and distributed water to anyone on our streets that needed water. I know that there were many more neighbors that did the same thing. It was sure nice to see the residents all pull together. Shopping season is here. Remember to be extra careful when out doing your Holiday shopping. Also, don't forget to close your curtains when you are out and lock up everything so thieves cannot ruin your Holiday. It is amazing how clever some people can be to get into your house. People you do not know do not have to come into your

house, ever! When at the mall you can ask for someone to escort you out to your car. It is best not to shop alone. If you see something suspicious don't hesitate to call the police and management. Our Neighborhood Watch meetings for Spanish Ranch residents are on the second Tuesday of the Month. We will not be having one in December. At the October meeting we had two beat officers join us for an open question and answer session. I think we all enjoyed that and getting to know our beat officers. Neighborhood Alert meetings, put on by the Hayward Police Department and Neighborhood Alert, are on the last Wednesday of the month. They are held in the meeting hall downstairs at Southland, and are open to everyone in the city. Some residents didn't realize there is a difference. We are still walking in the evenings, weather permitting. Anyone who would like to join us please do. We meet in front of the main club house at 6:30. Bring the whole family, we have 3 to 4 dogs that walk with us regularly. Hopefully we will all have a safe and wonderful Holiday season. Please remember to check your 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

REPORT PROBLEMS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TO Linda Moniz (file a complaint, too or call the police, 293-7000.)

WEAR WHITE AT NIGHT!

IF IT’S NOT YOURS, DON’T FEED IT!

Out for a Walk? Going to the Neighbors?

Sure, you feel sorry for that stray cat or dog, but if you feed it, it WILL stick around and perhaps not go back to it’s rightful family. Don’t leave pet food outside! Food left out will attract raccoons, stray pets, opposums, and other varmints! Only indoor pets are permitted in the park so don’t encourage outside animals to stay!

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 around your waist. This simple precaution could prevent a tragedy. 6

The

Los Rancheros Association Meeting 11/1/07

October water shutoff

ACTION ITEMS

if nothing else, exposed the serious lack of a parkwide plan to, at minimum, let people know what’s going on and, at the ideal level, mount an effective response.

Ideas to prevent or cope with an interruption of utilities such as the October 21-22 water shutoff, as well as anticipate future disasters, were solicited from residents at the November association meeting.

The approximately 36 hours without water and the “moderate” earthquake that followed a week later has galvanized park residents and the various response entities into action. As we see it, there are four components to a response to either a minor disaster such as the recent water outage or a major disaster such as an earthquake strong enough to knock out ALL the utilities.

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

#1 is Residents Personal Responsibility You are expected to be able to take care of yourself for 72 hours. The September El Toro outlined a 72-hour Emergency Kit for Your Home. A booklet called “Living in Earthquake Country” was recently distributed to every home and residents were invited to an earthquake preparedness seminar at a neighboring mobile home park. A day and a half without water is only HALF the time you should have been prepared for. The other three components whose order of importance would vary with the circum stances are:

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

Park Disaster Team The Disaster committee, whose team leader was out of state when the water pipe broke, is taking steps to determine needs and formulate a plan that could be implemented by any team member. N.E.R.T. The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team, of which the editor is co-chair, might have been able to scrabble together some kind of response, if we’d had any idea what was going on. This team has been focusing on training but will immediately devise a “response” plan and work with residents to identify those who will need physical help.

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 portable pump in pool with other end outside locked gates • 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

Park Management If the emergency is the result of a breakdown of park utilities or infrastructure, besides fixing the problem, management is committed to keeping residents informed. The dearth of information was identified by many as the most serious lack in the recent emergency. Management will make facilities and/or pool available when needed.

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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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 nates. Llamen a Ruth Horton.

Call Ruth Horton

for 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 Submitted by Jerry Higgins

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

I wasn't able to attend the meeting however, there are a couple of things I would like to mention. The notice for the meeting was stuck in the door to my MAILBOX…meaning that someone actually opened my mailbox to put it in there!!! How illegal is that? Maybe it was not the people delivering the notices? I was out of town during most of the water outage, but when I returned home on Monday, my neighbor came out just to let me know that there was no water before I went into the house and discovered it myself. No panic, no "Henny Penny" display, just information. After he told me about this, we exchanged information re water that we both have in our homes in case of emergency, etc. When I heard about the hysterical reaction of some of our neighbors, I had this question — what if there is a real emergency? Don't people understand that in case of a storm or earthquake or (any) disaster, we are EXPECTED to be able to take care of ourselves for at least 72 hours??? Thankfully, my immediate neighbors are clear on the concept. The question should always be, "How may/can I help?" (Subsequent letter from management was much appreciated.) The Daily Review article was the balanced reporting I have come to expect of Matt O'Brien. Good for him. I am sorry that the new owner/managers did not have more time to get their feet wet before something like this happened, but from my perspective, they did a pretty good job under very difficult conditions. Bet if something similar happens, they will be ready! Thanks, and good luck, Barb Sacks

S * Ask the individual to SMILE. T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today). R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. NOTE: Another sign of a stroke is this: Ask the person to stick out his tongue. If the tongue is crooked, if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. A cardiologist says if everyone passes this on to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

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, winner take all! + .25 for the bank which gets raffled

back to somebody at the first gathering in January.

Dime Bingo will join Lunch Bunch for a Christmas Party in December. Back to the regular schedule in January.

NOTE: E-mail address for submissions to the El Toro. [email protected]

For more information call Lorraine Schmuck 9

MINUTES

MINUTES

and more minutes

Southland Mall on 10/24 at 7 p.m. Keep Hayward Clean & Green clean-up days need volunteers COMPARE 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 Commissioners opposing the building of power plants near Hayward Executive Airport; which the Daily reviews disagrees with. Sacramento Legislation: Norma Moore gave a report urging all board members to call and write to Governor Arnold asking him to approve AB1542. She also urged everyone to tell their neighbors to do the same thing. Owners of Parks are flooding the Governor’s desk with their desires …we as residents should do the same. Old Business: Gas Leaks – President handed out a spreadsheet she compiled from the multi page report from Jarsco. It showed 7 Class 2 leaks (which have to be fixed within 1 years time) and 12 Class 3 leaks (that are being monitored annually). Absence of Executive Board Member, Manny Arca, was discussed and Norma volunteered to try and find out why he has not been attending meetings. Announcements: Next Association meeting will be held on October 4, 2007. Next Executive Board Meeting will be held on October 25, 2007. Meeting Adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Submitted by Bridgette Levinski, Secretary

Minutes of Los Rancheros Association Board Meeting — September 27, 2007 The Meeting was called to order. by President Darlene Richardson who announced the meeting was being tape recorded for “transcription purposes” 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 Association minutes got to Jeanie in time for publication in this month’s El Toro. Treasurer’s Report: There is $67.00 balance in the Association’s bank account. City Council: Evelyn Ely deferred her report until the Association meeting. Flea Market: —Advertising: Linda Moniz stated that it would be put on www.craigslist.org for free; Penny Saver quoted her $29 for the weekly publication and internet; Daily Review quoted her $42.18 for a 3 day ad. Total of the two would be $72.18. Discussion. Decision made to do Craig’s List and Penny Saver. — Snack bar: will be run by N.E.R.T., & Ladies Club with Dawn Plaskon overseeing it all. She will provide all supplies and deduct the cost from the sales the day of the Flea Market. — Tables: All but 1 has been reserved, not all have been paid for yet. — Set up tables: Clint, Linda, Kathy, Ryan and Darlene volunteered for this. — Cleanup: need volunteers Lease Committee: Norma read a report from the Chairman, Monty. Report stated the committee had done a case overview and created a questionnaire to be distributed to all residents prior to a workshop to be held on October 17th, 7pm at the main club house. There will be an invitation distributed to all residents inviting them to this workshop. Neighborhood Alert: Linda Moniz told us about the upcoming Youth Academy for grades 812 to held 10/3-11/14. Let Your Voice Be Heard meeting to take place instead of Neighborhood Alert meeting at

Minutes of Los Rancheros Association Meeting — — Association Board Meeting October 4, 2007 President Darlene Richardson called the meeting opened at 7 p.m. followed by the Association saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call: Darlene Richardson, Bridgette Levinski, Mary Dimsdale, Rey Abaya, Evelyn Ely, Ron Gomez, Pat Higgins, Julie Manzo, Linda Moniz, Norma Moore, Jeanie Schultz. Absent: Manny Arca. Treasurer’s Report: $67.49 in the checking account and $2500+ in the Association CD. Continued on the next page

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get a percentage of the total amount given to the Disaster Committee. Submitted by Bridgette Levinski, Secretary

Continued from the previous page City Council, Evelyn Ely: Eden Gardens owner is going door to door trying to make the seniors buy the lot that they live on. There are 40 Mobilehome parks in CA that have been “condolized”. Evelyn asked that we go to the HMOA meetings that are held one Saturdays each month. Leases: A brief discussion about the different leases in Spanish Ranch I. Monty Lindsey the chair for the lease committee gave a summary of what they had found out so far. Linda Moniz gave information on the different ways to advertise for our Flea Market. We were informed we could start setting up on Friday evening from 7 p.m. till 9 p.m. Community Youth Academy flyer handed out announcing the Wednesday night classes. Hayward Clean and Green task force is asking for residents to help out with cleaning up our city of Hayward. We were introduced to Alfredo from COMPARE — Community Prevention of Alcohol related problems. We have many places selling alcohol in Hayward. Eastshore Power Plant is on the Senate floor at this time. Old Business Norma informed us the P.U.C. was coming to the park to inspect and that they put the information on the board in the laundry room instead of in the main clubhouse. She said that most residents wouldn’t see the information as most of us do our laundry at our own homes. We were told that more candy was needed to be given out at the front of the park for Halloween. If you have any extra to donate that would be a great help. Kevin asked about Manny Arca missing four consecutive meetings. It was moved and seconded to remove Manny and to hold a new election by a show of hands at our Association meeting. There was a discussion and motion was carried. Darlene handed out copies of Garsco leak report. New Business Darlene talked about a Disaster workshop to be held on 10/22/07 from 1-3 p.m. at New England Village. Darlene also brought up the request of the new management that they would like to be involved with homeowners association for Holiday activities for the residents in the park. We had a discussion about buying cards for stores. If we did this then the Disaster Fund would

NOTE: The minutes for the October meeting and the board meeting the week before were accidentally mis placed before reaching the editor and had to be recreated from original notes. This process was not completed in time for publication in the November El Toro. We apolo gize for the delay. —Secretary

Minutes of Los Rancheros Association Board Meeting — October 25, 2007 The meeting was called to order by President Darlene at 7 p.m. (recorded for transcription purposes). Roll Call present, Darlene, Bridgette, Mary, Rey, Evelyn, Linda, Pat, Norma, & Julie. Absent, Manny, Ron, Jeanie City Council–Evelyn Ely reported that she would give her report at the Association meeting. Directory—Darlene is still working on the Directory. She also stated that if we had all residents numbers a Telephone tree could have been installed for this last disaster and all resident would have been informed of the progress. Flea Market: Darlene provided information for the Flea Market funds that were generated from the Flea Market $458.85 net proceeds ($270 from table rentals + $192.45 from snack bar + $42.50 from Association table less $46.10 advertising). Landscape (Tree) Committee—Norma said not much going on right now. There was a small discussion about the trees that are taken away even though there wasn’t a permit to remove the tree. Norma stated that management tells Real Estate companies to take out trees and not replace them. For example: there was one on Manuel. Lease Committee, Rey Abaya—No new Chairmen yet but soon. Rey has figured out the handed out at the Workshop held on October 17th. Around 88% of people are on Leases. Rey will type up this information and hand out to board members. Neighborhood Watch—Linda said it was a good meeting with 2 officers who answered questions. Neighborhood Alert—Let Your Voice Be Heard workshop. Darlene gave the report stating Continued on the next page

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Minutes of Los Rancheros Association Meeting — mmm November 1, 2007

Continued from the previous page that Hayward Police department is asking neighborhoods what the strengths and weaknesses are of their department. They will hold workshops all over Hayward and compile the information received to help develop future plans for the department. Sacramento Legislation—Norma AB1542 The Governor did not sign the bill that would help us with condolization. Norma told us that there is a Proposition for Eminent Domain that contains a hidden agenda: Elimination of rent control in California. This means that our landlords won’t have to worry about charging us more money than we can afford to pay. OLD business 1] Darlene told us about the Earthquake Workshop held at New England Village where over 100 participated. Speakers were: Bob Bird, Coordinator of Hayward Mobile Home Parks Association, Assembly member Mary Hayashi, 18th Assembly District, Captain Charmaine Geil, Hayward Fire Department, Lieutenant Bob Weldon, Hayward Police Department and Brian Regan, Mark Williams, Roseanne Morano, from the American Red Cross. It was an EXCELLENT workshop with many useful handouts. We discussed what we need to take care of ourselves, what we need and for how long and how much we will need to prepare ourselves. Find your large manila envelope that has the big round pills for making bad water drinkable. Put emergency items where you will be able to get to them if you need to. Make sure that the food and water you put away doesn’t go past the expiration date. 2] Gas Leaks: Darlene stated that a copy of the spreadsheet that she created showing all gas leaks was delivered to each residence listed. Except for two, that she is waiting on JARSCO response, as they were incorrect addresses. She asked if any board member had been approached with questions from these residents. No one had been approached. NEW BUSINESS: 1] Water Break - Discussed the lack of preparedness for emergency situations. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1] Next Association Meeting on November 1st 2] Next Executive Board Meeting is on November 22 - Thanksgiving: Darlene asked if we should have it the week before or the week after? She will bring it up at the Association meeting for a vote. Meeting adjourned @ 8:15 Submitted by Bridgette Levinski, Secretary

Meeting called to order at 7:00pm. (We will be recording 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, Bridgette, Rey, Ron, Julie, Norma, Evelyn, Pat, Linda, Jeanie. Treasurer’s Report – Rey - showed checks written for $63.38 and deposits of $504.95, leaving a balance of $511.06 in the checking account. No exact amount for the CD, but it is over $2600. ELECTION for Executive Board Position. Darlene asked if there were any nominations from the floor for an Executive Board position. Charlie Eldred was nominated, seconded and unanimously (by show of hand) elected to this position. Committee Reports Disaster Committee: Stacia Higman – stated that efforts have been stalled due to ownership of the park and management company changing and a full time manager on-site. Things are moving forward and a meeting will happen between disaster committee and Teresa before the next meeting. Flea Market : There is a detailed report in this month’s El Toro. We had a net of $458.85. Darlene thanked everyone that helped set up and break down; Dawn Plaskon and everyone that helped with the Snack Bar; Ron Gomez for donating his table to the Association; Dawn, Jeanie and Clint for donating items to this table. She also thanked everyone that rented a table and asked if we would like another Flea Market in the spring. We all said yes that we would. HMOA: — Mary did not know where the next meeting will take place and told everyone to look for the flyer that would say where it will be held. Landscape (Tree) Committee: Norma told us about one of her neighbors became very upset about a tree in her yard being taken out without her knowing that they were taking it away. Not using Permits like they are required to do. She also stated that Management tells Real Estate companies to remove trees when bringing in a new home. Lease Committee: Rey gave a report on the different percentages of residents who are Month to Month Rentals or who are on a Lease. Continued on the next page

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firm of Endeman, Turek & Heater LLP. This law firm has been asked by a Park resident to evaluate living conditions in our mobile home park. This is a confidential questionnaire and Attorneyclient privilege prevents disclosure of your comments to anyone, without your permission. Juan Pueyo stated that he had given 50 orange reflective vests to prior management to be directed to the Disaster Committee. President stated she would look into this. He also mentioned that he had 200 emergency blankets. President agreed to get the ACTION ITEMS to the Editor for publication in next month’s El Toro. President asked if we wanted to bring the Telephone hot-line back. Motion made, seconded and passed. Norma volunteered to get the sponsor for this. Juan and Sy volunteered to be in charge of placing out-going messages on it. Charlie Eldred suggested that a Spanish Ranch I web site be designed. Motion made, seconded, passed. Charlie volunteered to do this.

Continued from the previous page Neighborhood Watch: Linda explained about the meeting with two officers answering questions. She said it was a very informative and productive meeting. Neighborhood Alert, phone line: Meeting was a Let Your Voice be Heard. They split the meeting into smaller groups and asked to say what the Hayward Police Departments Strengths and Limitations. Power Plant: Patty Smith said there was nothing new to report except there will be a Prehearing Conference on 11/26/07 and an Evidentiary Hearing on 12/17/07 both with public comments at 6-8 p.m. Both meeting will be held in Hayward City Hall Chambers. S.R.I.C. – Kevin handed over the last items this committee was working on to the Grievance Committee. There has been NO progress trying to amicably working with management on these items. Sacramento Legislation—Norma - informed us of the Proposition that would discontinue rent control in the state of California—she will give a detailed report next month. Ray told us about the problems the Governor has given us by NOT signing Bill AB1542. Norma asked that anyone interested in signing a petition against this Proposition please see her.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1] Hayward Animal Shelter Black & White Furball 11/16 ( 12-6p.m.) 11/17 ( 11-5 p.m.) 2] Hayward Animal Shelter Holiday Bazaar 11/16 12-6p.m 3] 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, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS Hayward Police would like to borrow our 55 gallon drums to hand out to various businesses that will collect TOYS for TOTS. Motion made to let them use the drums, seconded, approved. Water Break—There was a discussion on what can be done to prevent another crises like the last one where we had no water for 36 hours. Darlene created a list from all the suggestions made by all residents (please see “Action Items” in this El Toro on page 7). President stated that she had compiled a list of contact information for A.R.C. and Rutherford Investment employees. She will see that the Editor of the El Toro get this list for publication. Resident stated that John Flink might know where the shut off valves are. Norma stated that she was told it would cost approximately $60k to repair all valves. Norma stated she had talked with an appraiser for Deutsche Bank, who was in the back of the park. She didn’t receive very much information from him. Norma passed out Questionnaire – ‘For current and/or former Park Residents’, from the law

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