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The Log (continued) *** Jt appears that Columbia may expand fleet operations with the recent move on June 20th of their self-unloader steamer J. BURTON AYRES from Lorain to Cleveland for repairs made by G. & W. Welding there. *** Carryore, Ltd's. steamer MENIHEK LAKE has been returned to active duty following a two- year period of layup. *** Interlake's self- unloader steamer ELTON HOYT 2ND laid up at Detour on June 16th. *** Kinsman's "barge" ALASTAIR GUTHRIE has been moored at Buffalo, following her two trips to Duluth for grain under tow of the big "G" tug OHIO. Kinsman's idle steamer MERLE M. MCCURDY is said to be slated for service later this season, under her own power. *** The four "G" tugs that were transferred from the Great Lakes to the Gulf region and renamed for Florida counties in May of last year, have been returned to this region. The tugs HILLSBORO, PASCO, PINELLAS and POLK, formerly MAINE, MARYLAND, FLORIDA and MISSOURI respectively, were spotted upbound in the Welland Canal on July 12. *** The package freighter JENSEN STAR a) FRENCH RIVER, which replaces the motorship CARIBBEAN TRAILER in the Windsor- Thunder Bay route this season, has added Toledo to her scheduling, bringing newsprint and finished lumber to the Lucas County port area. *** Ontario - Lake Erie Sand's sucker W. M. EDINGTON a) RIDEAULITE has been renamed NIAGARA II. *** Star Line's new Detroit River cruise vessel STAR OF DETROIT arrived on the local scene on July 25th with appropriate ceremonies. She was to begin regular service on the 30th. *** Bowling Green State University's "Lake Log Chips" publication has taken on new freshness and meaning with the recent appointment of our long-time member, past president and Advisory Council member Dave Glick as its new editor. It's our pleasure to join with Dave's friends throughout the Great Lakes community in wishing him all success in his new responsibilities with "Chips", which he actually initiated in 1967 with his own weekly News and Rumors report sent to a select grqup of Great Lakes marine buffs. *** Cleveland Cliffs have sold their steamer PONTIAC to be scrapped by Marine Salvage at Ramey's Bend. *** Ivan Purvis of Soo, Ontario has purchased 15 of the tugs belonging to the Marathon Paper Co. at Marathon, Ontario. He then sold his tug DUCHESS to Parry Sound owners. *** Canada Steamship Lines NIPIGON BAY and HOCHELAGA have been towed to Hamilton, Ontario for scrapping. New Books: "In the Wake of the Walk-in-the-Water - The Maritime History of Sandusky, Ohio" by fellow member Gordon Wendt. A great book!! Order from: Friends of the Boeckling, P. O. Box 736, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870. $26.33 plus $2.50 postage and handling. "Rails Across the Water - The Story of the Ann Arbor Car Ferries", 126 pages, 115 photos, by fellow member Steve Elve, 11084 Woodbushe Drive, Lowell, Michigan 49331. $5.95 plus $.63 postage and handling. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - A Society-sponsored cruise, to be joint with Great Lakes Maritime Institute, aboard the motor yacht HELENE is scheduled to depart Kean's Detroit Yacht Harbor at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15th. The 6-hour sail will proceed to the Marine City area and return to Kean's at 5:00 p.m., and will be limited to 40 persons; 20 from each of the two societies. Those attending are asked to bring their own lunch and refreshments. This cost -$34.00 per person. Reservations with check remittance will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis by MHS/D treasurer Bill Luke, 20255 Wellesley Boulevard, Birmingham, Michigan - 48010, telephone (313) 647-2198. 265 TY