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Tenth annual Chinook Derby has many winners Britt Santowski Sooke News Mirror
The Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society (SSES) has just completed its first decade of Chinook Salmon Derby. This year’s derby was held on Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4.
“This year at the Jack Brooks Hatchery we produced 276,054 Chinook, with a final release weight of 5.71 Grams, and 110,951 Coho, with a final release weight of 3.96 Grams,” reflects SSES president Robert Gamache.
SSES has supported numerous community and educational organizations of the year, including Sooke Community Association, Sooke Lions Club, Rotary Club, Scouts and Guides Canada, Salmon in the Classroom, and Edward Milne biology students.
“We have just finished up with our annual salmon derby which was a great success again this year,” writes Gamache in his year end summary. “This marks the end of
our work year thank goodness, because we are one tired group! We manage to have a lot of fun and meet some very interesting people during the year.”
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Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society August , 2013 A note from the president…………. I feel very fortunate to be a part of this society. We have an exceptional group of volunteers that work tirelessly at our hatchery, organize our annual salmon derby and promote our cause and community at various events during the year. Our local business community and residents give us incredible support, and for that we are truly grateful. This year at the Jack Brooks Hatchery we produced: 276,054 Chinook, with a final release weight of 5.71 Grams. 110,951 Coho, with a final release weight of 3.96 Grams Robert Gamache photos
Del Clark won the Open Category with a catch weighing in at 34.20 pounds. Dave Powell and John Redlick came in second and third, at 31.40 and 31.35 pounds respectively.
During the year we are pleased to support various community organizations and receive various groups at our hatchery including: Sooke Community Association Sooke Lions Club Rotary Club
Scouts and Guides Canada Salmon in the Classroom Edward Milne Biology Students
We have just finished up with our annual salmon derby which was a great success again this year. This marks the end of our work year thank goodness because we are one tired group! We manage to have a lot of fun and meet some very interesting people during the year. So for now , it’s a bit of summer maintenance until we start it all up again in Mid September. A big thank you to all our volunteers and to those that have supported us financially. Enjoy your summer. Regards, Robert Gamache, President, Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society
Ellen Martin took the Ladies first prize, with a catch weighing 29.75 pounds. Crystal Denison and Linda Redlick took second and third, at 23.70 and 23.15 pounds respectively. Below, some of the more elegant onlookers seen at the weigh-in station.
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