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Owen Hoover (top), three, of Armstrong receives a rod and reel from Perry Wainwright, with the Kalamalka Fly Fishers at the Fly Fishers 14th annual Fish Out at Polson Park’s duck pond Sunday. The rod was donated by the Freshwater Fisheries Association as a draw prize as part of Unplug and Play week.
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Darren Sipika, with the Kalamalka Fly Fishers, points out where the fish are in Polson Park’s duck pond Sunday while Wyatt Clapham, nine, of Vernon holds his very first catch at Fish Out, which attracted hundreds of families over the weekend.
Fewer homeless camps around town RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
There are still some Vernon residents living out on the street or off the beaten track. Members of the Partners in Action committee conducted a census of homeless camps Monday and three were located. “It’s pretty much on par with the last few years,” said Annette Sharkey, Partners in Action coordinator. “We didn’t find people at all
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“We’ve done a great job of connecting...but we haven’t solved the homeless issue.” — Annette Sharkey
of them but there were signs of activity.” There were also three camps in November but five in June 2014. However, the current situation
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to ensure residents living on the street can access a variety of services. “At one site, the outreach workers are already making contact and making them aware of services available,” said Sharkey. The focus isn’t to force camp occupants to pack up although that may occur. “If it’s a small camp that’s quiet and clean, it may fall under the radar but if it becomes a public nuisance, bylaw compliance offi-
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