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April Fool's Day History

The history of April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day is uncertain, but the current thinking is that it began around 1582 in France with the reform of the calendar under Charles IX. The Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved from March 25 - April 1 (new year's week) to January 1. Communication traveled slowly in those days and some people were only informed of the change several years later. Still others, who were more rebellious refused to acknowledge the change and continued to celebrate on the last day of the former celebration, April 1. These people were labeled "fools" by the general populace, were subject to ridicule and sent on "fool errands," sent invitations to nonexistent parties and had other practical jokes played upon them. The butts of these pranks became known as a "poisson d'avril" or "April fish" because a young naive fish is easily caught. In addition, one common practice was to hook a paper fish on the back of someone as a joke.

This harassment evolved over time and a custom of prank-playing continue on the first day of April. This tradition eventually spread elsewhere like to Britain and Scotland in the 18th century and was introduced to the American colonies by the English and the French. Because of this spread to other countries, April Fool's Day has taken on an international flavor with each country celebrating the holiday in its own way.

In Scotland, for instance, April Fool's Day is devoted to spoofs involving the buttocks and as such is called Taily Day. The butts of these jokes are known as April 'Gowk', another name for cuckoo bird. The origins of the "Kick Me" sign can be traced back to the Scottish observance.

In England, jokes are played only in the morning. Fools are called 'gobs' or 'gobby' and the victim of a joke is called a 'noodle.' It was considered back luck to play a practical joke on someone after noon.

In Rome, the holiday is known as Festival of Hilaria, celebrating the resurrection of the god Attis, is on March 25 and is also referred to as "Roman Laughing Day."

In Portugal, April Fool's Day falls on the Sunday and Monday before lent. In this celebration, many people throw flour at their friends.

The Huli Festival is celebrated on March 31 in India. People play jokes on one another and smear colors on one another celebrating the arrival of Spring. So, no matter where you happen to be in the world on April 1, don't be surprised if April fools fall playfully upon you.

Easter Bunny History

The Easter bunny has its origin in pre-Christian fertility lore. The Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals known and they served as symbols of the new life during the Spring season.

The bunny as an Easter symbol seems to have it's origins in Germany, where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s. These were made of pastry and sugar.

The Easter bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s. The arrival of the "Oschter Haws" was considered "childhood's greatest pleasure" next to a visit from Christ-Kindel on Christmas Eve. The children believed that if they were good the "Oschter Haws" would lay a nest of colored eggs.

The children would build their nest in a secluded place in the home, the barn or the garden. Boys would use their caps and girls their bonnets to make the nests . The use of elaborate Easter baskets would come later as the tradition of the Easter bunny spread through out the country.

Easter Symbols

Easter Bells:- Are rung in France and Italy throughout the year but they are not rung on the Thursday before good Friday. They are silent as way to remember the death of Jesus. They are then rung on Easter Sunday as way of telling people Jesus is alive again.

The Cross:- This is the symbol for the Christian religion as Jesus was nailed to a cross but then came back to life.

The Easter Lily:- The lily was a reminder to the Christians of how Jesus came back to life. The white Easter Lily is used in many Easter services. It is supposed to be a symbol of the purity of the Virgin Mary.

Easter Flowers:- Such as daffodil, narcissus and the tulip. Area symbol as they bloom in the spring.

Pussy Willows:- These are especially picked at Easter in England and Russia. People would tap each other on the shoulders with a branch of the pussy willow for good luck.

Lambs:- The lamb is a symbol as people thought of Jesus as the Good Shepherd who would watch over them as they were lambs. Lambs are born in spring. The Israelites also used lamb's blood to save their firstborn in ancient Egypt.

Rabbits:- Rabbits are reminder of spring and new life. They were the favorite animal of the spring goddess Eastre.

The Egg:- These are a symbol of spring as well as Easter. They are a sign of new life.

Chicks:- The chicks are born from eggs and are a reminder of spring and Easter.

Candles:- Candles give light in darkness. Jesus is seen as "the eternal light" showing Christians the way from death to life.

Palm Branches:- These are used as a symbol of peace.

Bread:- Unleavened flat bread is eaten to remember Jesus's sacrifice.

Wine:- Red wine is drunk to remember Jesus shedding His blood for humans.

Fireworks:- These are believed to frighten away evil spirits. They also show that out of darkness comes light.

This year, Passover begins before sundown on Saturday, April 12, 2025, and ends after nightfall on April 20, 2025

The Story of Passover Passover, or Pesach (pronounced PAY-sokh) in Hebrew, commemorates the slavery of the Israelites in Egypt and their ultimate exodus to freedom. This story of redemption from slavery is the “master story” of the Jewish people that has shaped its values of religious freedom, caring for the stranger, and standing up to oppressive tyrants.

The story harks back 3,400 years to the family of Jacob, who fled their home in Canaan, or ancient Israel, in the face of a terrible famine. They made their way to Egypt where they were welcomed, and grew in population and in acceptance. But when a new pharoah came to power in Egypt, he feared the growing Israelite population and enslaved them, oppression that continued for the next 210 years.

Moses, an Israelite baby who survived Pharoah’s decree of Jewish infanticide and ended up growing up “half-Egyptian” in the palace itself, heard God’s call at a burning bush out in the desert to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He negotiated with Pharoah for the Israelite’s freedom. This led to a famous show-down between God, who demandd freedom for the Israelites, and Pharaoh, who symbolizes the hard-hearted forces of tyranny and enslavement. God breaks Pharaoh’s spirit by inflicting Egypt with 10 plagues.

During the night of the final plague, God “passed over” and protected the houses of the Israelites, giving the festival its name. Finally, with the Egyptian army chasing after them, God (symbolized by Moses’ outstretched arm) split the waters of the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to cross the sea on dry land and escape. Since they ran out of Egypt in a hurry, the Israelite slaves did not have time for their plain bread to leaven and rise, giving Passover it’s most famous symbol, matzah, which is Hebrew for “unleavened bread.”

Today the Jewish community holds the messages of this story more dear than any literal, biblical “facts.” Our perspectives have evolved but reading this episode as a historical metaphor can still lead to deep spiritual reflection. I hope you will find your own connection with the Exodus story during Passover!

Want to contribute something special to the Rocket?

Tired of the same ole stuff month after month?

Have a concern you would like to alert your neighbors about?

Write up your own page, drop it off on the bookshelf in my driveway (Anchor it under the iron) Or better yet, email it to me. Must include, name, street you live on and contact information (email or phone-can you receive text?) In case I have to follow up for anything. Pflusche61@sbcglobal.net

Eden Roc Residents:

From time to time there are emergency issues that cannot wait for regular business hours. The type of requests that are considered emergencies are utility failures. If you do not have gas, electric or water, in your home, please call the After-Hours Emergency Line at (401) 602-5094

If there is fire, flooding, or a life threatening situation, please call 911 immediately. Once you are safe, please call the After-Hours Emergency Line.

Text messages sent to the Emergency Line will not be replied to. During regular business hours and for issues that are non-life threatening, please call the Eden Roc office at (510) 372-0011.

Please leave a message if there is no answer. Please remember that complaints/concerns will only be taken under advisement when it is put in writing with your name, signature, and date. Please place it in the drop box or turn it into the office during normal business hours. If you have lost or misplaced your copy of the Rules & Regulations, they are available in the office.

Thank you,

Eden Roc Management

edenroc@hometownamerica.net

Community Manager:

Carla Jones

cajones@hometownamerica.net

Regional Manager

Justin Dahl

JDahl@hometownamerica.net

Maintenance Technician: Juan Lobos

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm

Closed for lunch-Saturday and Sunday Closed

All Braun’s Towing: 510-606-3717

Eden Roc Library

Did you know these are for Eden Roc residents to read? Read any book in the quiet of the clubhouse, take it home. Have a book to share, feel free to add to the selection.

Down at the bottom is a world of Eden Roc History. I am in the process of preserving Rockets from the very beginning. But in as I work though them, they are here for you to read! Just be careful with the ones I have not preserved, the pages are brittle.

Saturday, MAY 17, 2025

AT NEW ENGLAND VILLIAGE

940 NEW ENGLAND DR. HAYWARD, CA. AT 10:00 AM.

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025--

AT EDEN GARDENS

1150 W. WINTON AVE. HAYWARD, CA. AT 10:00 AM.

Saturday, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 --

AT HAYWARD MOBILE COUNTRY CLUB

1200 W. WINTON AVE. HAYWARD, CA AT 10:00 AM.

We need to discuss finding the right person to be our President. We need someone available to attend all meetings, be there when someone needs information.

It really doesn’t matter if you think you may not know the answer; there is a great resource in the HMOA board and all of our neighbors. So please, think about it. Talk to your neighbors. We do require proof of residency. We were really trying to get to have elections this May but it is becoming apparent we need more time for the right person to step up.

Come and see what HMOA is all about if you have never attended a meeting before. Topics for discussion: Elections coming up in May 2026 For more information about HMOA visit the website: http://www.hmoa.net

Not a member of HMOA, please see me Patricia La Rue. Send an email or leave a note at my home, and I’ll get you a slip. $5 per household per year.

Copies of the MRL are in the clubhouse (leasing office) in with the extra copies of the Rocket.

What do we do?

We support manufactured-home owners…

 in the Capitol,

 in the Courts,

 in their Communities and

 in Chapters in their parks.

GSMOL enhances the quality of life for all manufactured-home owners and for residents of manufactured-home communities throughout California. We champion the property rights of homeowners, and deliver value through advocacy, information and service. GSMOL lobbies for just and fair protection under the law for manufactured-home owners so they may experience the quiet, peaceful enjoyment of their community.

How do we do it?

 LEGISLATION – We work with the state legislature to pass bills that protect manufactured-home owners and to defeat harmful legislation; and we help homeowners work with their local governments to create and defend ordinances relating to manufactured homes.

 EDUCATION – Through our magazine The Californian, our Chapters in parks, our email list bulletins, social media, this website, local events such as Regional Conferences, and the work of our volunteer leaders, we help homeowners understand the laws that govern manufactured-home living, so that they will be less likely to be taken advantage of.

 ORGANIZATION – We coordinate our members to form GSMOL Chapters in their parks, to work together with neighbor parks and local coalitions to benefit their communities, and to support the state bills that we sponsor.

 LITIGATION – We have a long history of supporting homeowners in important legal cases and assisting local jurisdictions faced with Court challenges to their Zoning and Rent Stabilization Ordinances. The landmark case Yee v. City of Escondido, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992, is just one example of many successful joint efforts.

Why do we need you?

 We could not have accomplished all we have without the help of our members. The MRL (Mobilehome Residency Law) would not exist, some city and county ordinances protecting manufactured-home owners would not have been adopted, and some manufactured-home- friendly state and local legislators and public officials might not have been elected.

 Your membership gives us strength in numbers, and supports most of the work that is outlined above. Your connection to other members in your park and community will help to accomplish both our goals and yours! JOIN US!!

Did you know that GSMOL now has an online portal?

The GSMOL portal allows you to update your information on file, renew your membership, access The Californian magazines, manage your giving, and stay connected with us. In the not too distant future, the portal will allow GSMOL members to:

 Register for town-halls and other events.

 Purchase GSMOL merchandise for yourself and/or your chapter.

 Access all of the resources that used to be available by logging into our website.

Click here to set up your login information:

https://gsmol.app.neoncrm.com/

Make sure to use the email address we have on file for you: .

We hope you'll log in and explore!

Updated Website for Mobilehome Assistance Center is:

https://www.hcd.ca.gov/manufactured-and-mobilehomes/mobilehomeassistance-center

MRLPP (Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program)

Information for Mobilehome / Manufactured Homeowners in Mobilehome Parks

Annual $10 fee for mobilehome lots Have you been charged an additional $10 by park management?

This fee is designed to serve mobilehome/manufactured homeowners through the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program. As of January 1, 2019, park management is required to pay $10 for each mobilehome lot within their park. Park management has the option to pass this fee along to you. In the event of certain types of disputes between mobilehome/manufactured homeowners in mobilehome parks and park management, the fee funds a program to help resolve certain disputes.

When can I submit a complaint for consideration?

Beginning July 1, 2020, any mobilehome/manufactured homeowner living in a mobilehome park under a rental agreement may submit a complaint for an alleged violation of the Mobilehome Residency Law.

Who can submit a complaint?

Must be a mobilehome / manufactured homeowner residing in a permitted mobilehome park.

What types of complaints can be submitted for consideration?

Complaints for issues within mobilehome parks related to Mobilehome Residency Law violations (California Civil Code). Common violations include illegal grounds for eviction, failure to provide proper notice of rent increases, or no written rental agreement between the park and mobilehome owner.

How do I submit my complaint?

Complaints must be submitted to HCD. HCD provides assistance to help resolve and coordinate resolution of the most severe alleged violations of the Mobilehome Residency Law. Visit the How to Submit a Complaint page for details on ways to submit your complaint to HCD.

Please note: HCD is prohibited from arbitrating, mediating, negotiating, or providing legal advice in connection with mobilehome park rent disputes, lease or rental agreements, or disputes arising from rental or lease agreements.

How long will the program last?

The Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program is a limited-term program beginning July 1, 2020, and ending January 1, 2024 (unless the program is extended by the California Legislature).

Have a Mobilehome Residency Law question?

Please visit Your Rights as Mobilehome Park Resident for more information.

For questions regarding the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program, please refer to Information Bulletin 2018-03 (PDF) and Information Bulletin 2021-05 (PDF) or email: MRLComplaint@hcd.ca.gov.

Puzzles and Word Games you can

Kitchen Gadgets

AIR FRYER

BLENDER

CAN OPENER

COFFEE MAKER

CUTTING BOARD

EGG COOKER

GRIDDLE

HAND MIXER

INSTANT POT

JUICER

KETTLE

MICROWAVE NINJA

PASTA MAKER

POPCORN MAKER

RICE COOKER

SCALE

SCISSORS

SLOW COOKER

TOASTER

Across

1.Not an orig.

Flying Helicopter Bug

4.Like some renewable energy

9.WWW address

10.Livid

11.Turkish title

12.Mutton or lamb leg

13.Lowers oneself

15.Northeasternmost st.

16.Drivel

18.Radio mode

20. Flowering plant with healing properties

23.Cousin of a raccoon

25.In support of

26.Moth-___

27.Freddy Krueger’s street

28.Cubic meter

29.Beam Down 1.Couple

2.Exhort

3.Kilt pattern

4.Italian unmarried woman

5.Prayer

6.Hang back

7.Proton’s place

8.Neural network

14.Kitchen gadget

17.Inmate who’s never getting out

18.Air force heroes

19.Castle defense

21.RC, e.g.

22.___ brat

24.Lunched

The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.

April Wordoku

How to solve wordoku puzzles

You only need logic and patience to solve a wordoku. Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one letter from the word JUDGMENT. Similarly, each letter can only appear once in a column or row in

the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is medium.

TRIVIA TEASER

Only 17

1.Which special space appears exactly 17 times on a Scrabble board? a-Double letter score, b-Double word score, cTriple letter score, d-Triple word score.

2.Which family lived at 17 Cherry Tree Lane in Mary Poppins? a-Banks, b-Mitchell, c-Lancaster, d-Shaw.

3.Which pitcher struck out 17 Detroit Tigers in game one of the 1968 World Series? a-Sandy Koufax, b-Bob Gibson, c-Jerry Koosman, d-Jim Palmer.

4.In which year did 17-year-old Boris Becker become the youngest-ever men's Grand Slam singles winner at Wimbledon? a-1985, b-1989, c-1991, d-1994.

5.Eliza McCardle was only 17 years old when she married which future U.S. President? a-Grover Cleveland, b-Andrew Johnson, c-Herbert Hoover, d-Andrew Jackson.

6.Which group scored a pop hit in 1983 with (She's) Sexy + 17? a-Culture Club, b-Adam and the Ants, c-Georgia Satellites, d-Stray Cats.

7.A photo on the cover of Seventeen magazine is one of the prizes on which reality TV series? a-America's Next Top Model, b-Hell's Kitchen, c-Project Runway, d-Shear Genius.

8.Colonel Aureliano Buendia was the father of 17 sons, all named Aureliano, with 17 different women in which novel? a-Mona Lisa Smile, b-One Hundred Years of Solitude, c-Dirt Music, d-The Satanic Verses.

9.Which of the actors in the movie Stalag 17 served as the narrator of the events in the film? a-Gil Stratton, bWilliam Holden, c-Don Taylor, d-Harvey Lembeck.

10.Which female singer-songwriter had hits with "Society's Child" and "At Seventeen"? a-Kate Bush, b-Janis Ian, c-Suzanne Vega, d- Michelle Shocked.

QUOTES

The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.

Theodore M. Hesburgh

Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions.

Albert Einstein

Learning is about more than acquiring new knowledge. It is also crucial to unlearn old knowledge that has outlived its relevance. Forgetting can be as important as learning.

Gary Ryan Blair

Progress involves taking risks. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first.

Frederick Wilcox

The more you seek security, the less of it you will have and the more you pursue opportunity, the more security you will achieve.

Brian Tracy

It is difficult to know what counts in the world. Most of us count credits, honors, dollars. But at the bulging center of mid-life, I am beginning to see that the things that really matter take place not in the boardrooms, but in the kitchens of the world.

Allen Sledge

A great attitude does more than turn on the lights in our worlds. It seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous opportunities that were somehow absent before the change.

Earl Nightingale

More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren't so busy denying them.

Harold J. Smith

When faced with a challenge, look for a way, not a way out.

David L. Weatherford