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Spring Events at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum April - May 2005 The Detroit River will be highlighted in a series of programs that encompass the heritage and ecology of our waterway. Each of the following presentations start at 2 p.m. and are free with paid admission to the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Call (313) 297-8366 for more information. Saturday, April 16, 2005 - Gary Williams of Michigan State University will discuss "The Water Quality of the Detroit River" and conduct a hands-on demonstration investigating waterboume life. Saturday, April 30, 2005 - Patrick Livingston conducts a discussion of his experiences on lake boats and his new book "Sailing In The Sixties," recently published by Wayne State University Press. Saturday, May 21, 2005 - Joseph Cabadas will narrate a slide show companion to his newly-published book, "River Rouge - Ford's Industrial Colusses." These programs are supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Detroit Historical Society and the Great Lakes Maritime Institute. SPECIAL EVENT - GROSSE PTE. WAR MEMORIAL Wednesday, May 4 - 7:00pm to 9:30 pm - $20/person - For tickets & info call: 313-881-7511 "The First 100 Years of Gold Cup Racing" - Slide show of photo collections compiled and presented by Sandy Ross. History of Detroit River Racing - Recollections by Fred Alter and Danny Foster. Modem Age of Gold Cup Racing - Experiences shared by Mark Weber and Mark Tate. Photo-op with the Gold Cup provided by DRRA. SAVE THE DATE: October 2, 2005 GLMI Annual Dinner at Blossom Heath Inn Speaker: Fred Stonehouse - noted Marine Historian will present " History of U.S. Lifesaving Service" CONTENTS• The Surprising Legacy of Chester . Dossin Great Lakes Museum Exhibit Soo Locks Marks 150th Anniversay . Great Lakes & Seaway News . . . OUR COVER PICTURES .. . Seaway Towing's tug CHIPPEWA ready to assist saltie downbound into MacArthur Lock. Dossin Museum photo. Telescope© is produced with assistance from the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, an agency of the Historical Department of the City of Detroit. Visit our Website at: http://www.glmi.org Published at Detroit, Michigan by the GREAT LAKES MARITIME INSTITUTE ©All rights reserved. Printed in the United States by Macomb Printing, Inc.