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War in Iraq to be discussed at Stanford
Former U.S. Defense Secretary William J. Perry will be one of the panelists in a discussion on the war in Iraq Monday, Jan. 22, at Stanford University. Perry is a Stanford pro... |
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on Jan 19, 2007 at 4:10 pm by Robin, a resident of another community |
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Superman lived in our community.
One year ago, Officer Richard May, was shot and killed in East Palo Alto while performing his pledged duty to serve and protect. Sadly, for all of us who believe in good and s... |
Jay Gertridge |
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on Jan 7, 2007 at 8:34 pm by friend, a resident of another community |
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Crossing the line of convention
From a wonderful book by Robert Fulghum. The book is titled "Maybe (Maybe Not)"
On a hot summer's day, late in August, I sought shade and a cool drink under the canvas awni... |
Llib Brunyar |
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on Dec 20, 2006 at 4:50 pm by Diana, a resident of another community |
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Some thoughts on James Kim
I didn't know James Kim, the 35-year-old San Francisco man who died in the Oregon wilderness trying to find help for his stranded wife and daughters. Over the years, I suppose... |
Andrea Gemmet |
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on Dec 8, 2006 at 8:38 am by George, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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Are you happy or unhappy with the election results?
Here is a place to comment on whether you are happy or unhappy with the election results. You can comment on any particular result from the naming of a new defense secretary t... |
Richard Hine |
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on Nov 16, 2006 at 2:18 pm by MPworkingMom, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Contaminated animal feed again
The contaminated Chinese protein powder that has sickened some 17,000 American dogs and cats has now turned up in the human food supply. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ad... |
Miles Barne |
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Miles Barne, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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City in search of 'next wave'
Menlo Park's downtown area may be the first place that comes to mind when residents think of the city's businesses. But increasingly, the city is focusing its attention and re... |
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Aug. 25: How to coexist with mountain lions
A woman who for two years has been monitoring mountain lions in the Santa Cruz Mountains will give a talk in Woodside about how to coexist with them. The talk starts at 7 p.m.... |
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Menlo Park fire district to rebuild East Palo Alto fire station
A fire station built 56 years ago in East Palo Alto will give way to a modern facility during the next year as the district spends $7.6 million to nearly triple the size of th... |
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Dedicating a fraction of the 1% County ad-valorem property tax to special districts
Supporters of Parks and Open-space have sought dedicated funds for their pet projects. Sales taxes were tried and failed to get voter approval. What is generally not underst... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Jun 1, 2013 at 2:32 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Fire marshal leaving Menlo Park Fire Protection District
Geoff Aus, long-time Menlo Park Fire Protection District fire marshal, is changing employers, but not job titles – he has accepted a position as fire marshal for the Lawr... |
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on May 19, 2013 at 1:05 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free
This is an idiom which I probably picked up during my Navy days in the fifties. Aside from it's male chauvinist interpretation, it has applicability to many things in life. ... |
Jack Hickey |
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on May 9, 2013 at 2:36 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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2013 San Mateo County Community Health Needs Assessment
I received the following from Lee Michelson, Ceo of the Sequoia Healthcare District:
Here is a copy of the email that went out on Tuesday, just in case, I know of few of you ... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Apr 19, 2013 at 2:08 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Sequoia Healthcare District Volunteers at St. Anthony de Padua Dining Room
"The District has been supporting us through its wonderful Community Services program since 2009." Web Link
Note; prior to 2009, St. Anthony's only... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Apr 16, 2013 at 12:57 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Association of California Healthcare Districts removes "Guide to Grassroots Advocacy" from its website
In another topic "Why is the Sequoia Healthcare District switching its Workers Comp. Insurance to ACHD's Alpha Fund?" Web Link I ... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Apr 6, 2013 at 11:24 am by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Louisville Spanks Duke Good
Louisville, totally dominated Duke in this March Madness Thriller. Duke, the school that graduated notorious political figures Richard Nixon and a former Menlo Park Mayor went... |
March Madness |
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on Mar 31, 2013 at 4:43 pm by March Madness, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Italian gluten-free cooking class
Atherton's own Italian Educational Institute (Istituto Educazione Italiana) is offering to teach gluten-sensitive cooks the tricks of making "fabulous and easy Italian dishes,... |
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on Mar 7, 2013 at 8:00 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Woodside joins ban on plastic bags at checkout counters
To encourage the use of reusable shopping bags, Woodside will join other local towns and follow the lead of San Mateo County government in banning single-use plastic bags at r... |
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on Feb 18, 2013 at 1:23 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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Sequoia Healthcare District votes to Spend 100% Of Property Tax Income On Community Service
In an action taken at yesterdays Board meeting, the majority on Sequoia Healthcare District Board of Directors voted to Spend 100% Of Property Tax Income on Community Servic... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Dec 6, 2012 at 1:43 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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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... |
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on Dec 2, 2012 at 9:34 am by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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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 ... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Nov 13, 2012 at 12:07 pm by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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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... |
Martin Engel |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 4:18 pm by Martin Engel, a resident of the Menlo Park: Park Forest neighborhood |
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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... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Nov 12, 2012 at 10:32 am by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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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... |
Jack Hickey |
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on Oct 31, 2012 at 9:14 am by Jack Hickey, a resident of the Woodside: Emerald Hills neighborhood |
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Orionid meteor shower
The Orionid meteor shower was the cause of the Wed evening boom. The boom was likely from a meteor as it "fireballed" and broke up in the atmosphere.
BTW Beware "The Day o... |
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on Oct 18, 2012 at 6:36 am by whatever, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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