Canada Day Sooke 2010
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MapleLine scoop... November 9, 2010.
Turns out that July 1, 2010 this was Dr. Keith
Martin's 2nd last Canada Day as MP for Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca... on
Nov.9/10 he announced that he's leaving politics, staying in office only
until October 2011.
STORY
Sooke's Canada Day activities began at 12 noon Pacific Time at the Sooke Flats and the party continued to 11 pm
Story & photos by MapleLine Magazine ~ www.canadadaysooke.ca
The dignitaries were out in full force at Sooke's Canada Day event held at Sooke Flats July 1, 2010. After formal speeches on stage by Dr. Keith Martin, MP, John Horgan, MLA and Janet Evans, Mayor of Sooke, there were fun events, booths and displays, a pet abilities event, fire department hoses in competition with each other, log cutting competitions, a raft race and much more. Families were out in large number for the free event organized by Judithe Ann Gatto and her Canada Day Sooke team of organizers. The official emcee was George Holmes, with the Ocean 98.5 radio station taking it from there. The band in evening live on stage is Rukus. Fireworks after 10 pm.
<< MapleLine Magazine Photo (left): John Horgan, MLA tries a Sooke Canada Day hamburger.
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< MapleLine Magazine Photo (left
to right): Official cake at Sooke's Canada Day celebrations,
cut by John Horgan, MLA, Janet Evans, Sooke Mayor, Dr. Keith Martin, MP,
Mike Hicks, Juan de Fuca Regional Director, and Shirley Alphonse,
T'Sou-ke Nation.
More photos below.
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Opening ceremony was emceed by George Holmes, as John Horgan, MLA, Mike Hicks, Juan de Fuca Regional Director, and Janet Evans (behind Holmes) look on. |
Mom and baby enjoy the show. |
Main organizer Judithe Ann Gatto (in red) watches the opening ceremony. |
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John Horgan, MLA for Juan de Fuca greets the public as he serves some of the official Canada Day Sooke cake. |
Dr. Keith Martin, MP for Esquimalt-Juan De Fuca concentrates on cutting the large official Canada Day Sooke cake. |
Sooke Mayor Janet Evans serves some of the official Canada Day Sooke cake. |
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The Sooke Region Volunteer Centre greeted folks at their booth (Moonfist, left and Carol Mallett, right). |
George Holmes helps little kids explore a tiny boat at the Juan de Fuca Marine Rescue Society display. |
Serious Coffee had an entire log cabin for serving their brew. |
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Three Journey Middle School friends were out for a good time. |
This magician caught the imagination of kids of all ages. |
Logger takes a rest after a competition at Sooke Flats. |
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Dog and owner take a spin around the canine obstacle race course, mid-afternoon. |
Officials read out the rules for the canine event. |
Event organizers wrap up. |
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People waiting on the Sooke Bridge for the fireworks to start. |
The sky was full of 'stars' during an impressive display of fireworks that ended around 10:35 pm. |
Photos by Mary P. Brooke, MapleLine Magazine, Copyright 2010 MM |
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Other articles from the Summer 2010 edition: Sustainable Communities | Sooke's Earth Future | Communities in Bloom | Is Sooke Open for Business?