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Incumbents left to right, John Capoccia and John Harabedian.
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BY TERRY MILLER The lines in the sand are drawn and next Tuesday, April 12, is decision day 2016 for Sierra Madre. What’s at stake? A lot. The potential loss of Utility User’s Tax (UUT) dollars could mean the beginning of the end for Sierra Madre’s tiny police department (SMPD) that has been plagued with a mass exodus of late. So much so, that the SMPD could not cover the city 24 hours and had to recruit Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to cover the night patrols. The UUT is a tax on SEE PAGE 16
2016 Huck Finn Fishing Derby and Campout
Write-in candidate Barry Gold.
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Get ready to cast your lines at the annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby and Campout taking place this April. The weekend-long event gives youth and families an opportunity to enjoy a taste of the outdoors in a friendly environment close to home. The City of Sierra Madre Community Services Department will host the popular Huck Finn event at the city’s holding basins. The action starts on Friday, April 8, with a campout complete with
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a s’more roast and is followed by fishing events held April 9 and 10. - Campout - Friday, April 8: Campers will enjoy a night sleeping under the stars and have convenient access to the fishing grounds when the Derby begins at 7 a.m. the next morning. Evening activities include a campfire s’more roast, wilderness demonstrations, and stargazing. Campsites are limited and available on a first
come, first served basis. Advanced registration is required along with a registration fee of $58. The fee includes campsite accommodation for up to six persons, Fishing Derby entry for up to four youths, and re-entry to Saturday’s Family Fishing event. - Fishing Derby – Saturday, April 9: The Fishing Derby runs from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is open to youth participants, ages 3 to 15. SEE PAGE 17