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SweP/OCr, 1977 Page 114 MEMBERSHIP NOTES It is with deep and sincere regret we report the death, on June 21st., of past president, board member, and long-time faithful member Hal Jackson, victim of a heart attack. We knew Hal well for many years and we knew his value as a good friend. Even tempered, quick witted, and with a sense of humor seldom matched, Hal was one of those too-few people it was always a joy to be with. His love of tugboats has provided many of us with hours of pleasure when he shared slides of them; but his interests weren't limited to marine subjects. Railfans, too, shared equally in an affection for rail- roads, and, like us, they too will miss him. His popularity in the Institute was well demonstrated by the last elect- 10n, where his vote total outdistanced every one else on the ballot for a position on the board. He dies before we could tell him. We know the depth of loss felt by his wife Aggie and their son and daugh- ter, and we want them to know we share that loss...deeply. (R.E.L.) MEETING NOTICES Regular membership meetings of the InsTiITUTE will be held on November 18, (early to avoid Thanksgiving weekend) and January 27, 1978. The Annual Dinner With the Author is being held September 16, but if you don't have a reservation by the time you read this, it is undoubtedly too late. Business meetings of the board of directors (and all members are urged to attend) are scheduled for October 28, 1977, and January 6, 1978 (after the Christmas/New Year holidays) and February 24, 1978. CONTENTS Membership notes, meeting notices, etc. 114 Largest Lakers Lost Richard H.. Wicklund 115 The Soo City Saga Edward N.. Middleton 121 Great Lakes & Seaway News Edited by Frederic E.. Weber 133 ORS (COMER IPICTUNE... .Nature?s erm beauty leaves no other reason needed for sharing this picture with our readers. The photo was taken by Captain Roy V. Berglund, Master, PHILIP R. CLARKE, as his ship passed through the North Neebish Rock Cut in the St. Mary's River. Dick Kruse brought the picture to our attention. & TELEScoPpE Magazine is produced with assistance from the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, an agency of the Historical Department of the City of Detroit.