An Ely legend has died. "Jackpine" Bob Cary is dead at the age of 84. Cary is a long time writer with the Ely Echo newspaper. He was a talented illustrator and author of 17 books. Duluth News Tribune outdoor writer, Sam Cook, worked beside Cary at the Echo. Cook recalls Cary always working on the next book. He says Cary's writings were as diverse as his interests.