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Why is the Sequoia Healthcare District switching its Workers Comp. Insurance to ACHD's Alpha Fund?
The following item received board approval at yesterdays meeting: ACTION c. Consider Resolution 12-3 Authorizing Application To The State Of California For A Certificate Of... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Dec 6, 2012 at 1:32 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 21, 2012 at 2:15 pm.

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Review: 'Life of Pi'
In Ang Lee's exhilarating "Life of Pi" -- based upon the bestselling novel by Yann Martel -- a boy adrift reads a "Survival at Sea" manual. "Telling stories is highly recommen... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Dec 6, 2012 at 8:39 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 6, 2012 at 8:39 am.

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Rain falls and creek rises
Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink -- unless you're an animal and accustomed to creek water. The recent storms filled San Francisquito Creek, whose watershed pas... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Dec 5, 2012 at 7:54 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 6, 2012 at 9:41 am.

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Norcal Crew event in Menlo Park
Norcal Crew, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of youth through the sport of rowing, will hold its annual fundraising drive, the erg-a-thon, on Sunday, Dec... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Dec 2, 2012 at 9:34 am

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Sequoia Healthcare District to consider increasing Directors Health Insurance
The Sequoia Healthcare District meets regularly SIX times per year. Directors receive no compensation for meeting attendance, but currently receive a $1200/month subsidy for ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Nov 29, 2012 at 12:49 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Apr 10, 2013 at 4:27 pm.

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Menlo Park man shot in East Palo Alto Sunday
A Menlo Park man was wounded in a shooting in East Palo Alto Sunday night, Nov. 25. Read the full story here Web Link posted Mo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 27, 2012 at 7:28 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 27, 2012 at 7:28 am.

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Those were the days
In the 1920s, Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve was the site of scout camps. Here in their uniforms are the unidentified girls of Tent 4, in a photo taken June 12, 1926. ==I Ph... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 26, 2012 at 12:44 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 26, 2012 at 12:44 pm.

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topic: "Romney in Woodside for fundraiser" reviewed for accuracy
original topic Web Link Was a very long series of posts with great participation and many, many claims. Shall we review a few... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Palm Reader, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood, on Nov 20, 2012 at 1:15 pm
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 3, 2013 at 5:59 pm.

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Sequoia Healthcare District says: "One dollar and twenty-seven cents returned for every tax dollar collected"
Visit Web Link and you will see this incredible, and meaningless claim. The Sequoia Healthcare District collects ~$9,000,000/year in proper... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Nov 15, 2012 at 3:16 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 29, 2012 at 10:45 am.

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Are you a holiday volunteer? Tell us your story
Do you celebrate the holidays by giving back to the community? Does your family have a tradition of volunteering during the holiday season? The Almanac wants to hear your stor... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 13, 2012 at 2:14 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 13, 2012 at 10:53 pm.

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Why did Sequoia Healthcare District give $102,500 to Star Vista?
Star Vista, formerly Youth and Family Enrichment Services (name change courtesy of $55,000 pro bono services of the Taproot Foundation) lists a $102,500 contribution from the ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Nov 13, 2012 at 12:07 pm

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Council Considers Grade Separations -- AGAIN!
After ten years of fighting off both Caltrain corridor development and high-speed rail -- which would pay for Caltrain development -- I've given up. That's why whatever the C... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood, on Nov 12, 2012 at 4:18 pm

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Sequoia Healthcare District listed as "Foundation donor" in Mission Hospice and Home Care 2011 annual report
Why does Mission Hospice and Home Care list the Sequoia Healthcare District as a $30,000 "Foundation Donor in it's 2011 annual report?Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Nov 12, 2012 at 10:32 am

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Guest opinion: Sequoia Healthcare -- the hospital district that won't die
cTypeface:Bold>Editor's Note: Jack Hickey, a member of the board of the Sequoia Healthcare District, has for many years waged a losing battle to put the district out o... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Nov 11, 2012 at 9:32 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 11, 2012 at 9:32 am.

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Sequoia Healthcare District puts Report to Community on its website
Visit Web Link to see how the District posted its Report to the Community. A magnifying glass won't help read the financials. You can view a... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Nov 5, 2012 at 10:56 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2012 at 12:09 pm.

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Sequoia HCD subsidy of Sequoia Hospital
I have questioned my board about the Sequoia Healthcare District's continued subsidy of Sequoia Hospital, which it no longer owns. This is done through the Sequoia Hospital F... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Nov 2, 2012 at 3:41 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 18, 2013 at 8:41 am.

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HeartSafe - Saving Lives or Life Support for the Sequoia Healthcare District
Initiated by Stephani Scott, then CEO of the Sequoia Healthcare District in 2005, the HeartSafe Program has provided anecdotal stories for the District which fill it's website... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Nov 2, 2012 at 1:11 pm
There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 11, 2013 at 1:42 pm.

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Sequoia Healthcare District - Masters of Deceit
Sequoia Healthcare District CEO, Lee Michelson, in a letter published in today's Daily Post Web Link perpetuates the lie about the Report to the Com... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Nov 1, 2012 at 10:42 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 21, 2013 at 11:51 am.

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Health care district defends itself
It was said decades ago, beware what (government) department you create, for you will never get rid of it. Director Kim Griffin (Almanac guest op, Oct 31) wants to keep her j... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Henry Riggs, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood, on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:56 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 31, 2012 at 4:34 pm.

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County's Measure B questions status quo, Gordon says
For the past couple of decades in San Mateo County, most candidates elected as county supervisor have won the countywide vote and the vote in the supervisor district in which ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Oct 31, 2012 at 1:26 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 24, 2012 at 8:03 am.

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Odd twist in Sequoia Healthcare District race
The Sequoia Healthcare District elections resemble a game of musical chairs this year. Director Jack Hickey, whose third term wouldn't expire until 2014, is still running for ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:33 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:33 am.

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Viewpoint: Rogue board member roils health-care district
The Sequoia Healthcare District is under attack from one of its own board members, a Libertarian who says the taxes collected and allocated to nonprofits should be returned to... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:15 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 31, 2012 at 11:51 am.

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Guest opinion: Director defends role of health care district
This is to respond to a letter published last week advocating dissolution of the Sequoia Healthcare District, which funds a number of community health-care related programs an... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:06 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:17 am.

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Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association endorses Jack Hickey
Just received this: Jack, I wanted you to know that the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association has voted to endorse your candidacy for the Health Care District. Thanks f... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood, on Oct 31, 2012 at 9:14 am

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Lost and found dogs confound Menlo Park neighborhood
Here's one for the Sherlock Holmes case file: In Menlo Park, two dogs vanish from a locked house. They're found, two days later, in the bedroom of a vacationing family's locke... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Oct 29, 2012 at 11:21 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 29, 2012 at 11:21 pm.

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