The Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society is hosting the 11th Annual Chinook Salmon Derby on August 2 and 3. Tickets are $50 per rod. The event includes a $5,000 first prize, $2,500 for second and categories in Ladies, Junior and Seniors. Lots of other prizes and draws. An awards dinner will be held at the Sooke Flats campground at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 3. For more information call 250-642-1905. The event is in support of the Jack Brooks Hatchery. Above is Del Clark with his winning salmon in 2013.