Checking out a variety of small engines last month at the Chippewa County Fair, Bruce Zimmerman of St. Ignace was a participant. Mr. Zimmerman does many demonstrations during the day.A

young man who explained how each engine runs and its horsepower is Jean-Luc Runkle, 10, a student at Maplewood Baptist Academy in Kinross. He has been a visitor of Ken Parr since he was four. Mr. Parr listens and understands Jean's love of motors. At last year's fair, Jean- Luc was surprised with his own engine, which he fires up each day. He also attended a fair dinner and received a trophy. He is the son of Sheryl and "Scoot" Runkle.

Laurie and Al Stempki have reported that their son, Lewis, is a resident of Sparks, Nevada. Mr. Stempki is teaching seventh and eighth grade special education classes.

Marion Fenlon notes that she and her husband, Jack, are keeping healthy. Mr. Fenlon volunteers at the St. Ignace Hope Chest often.

Kay McKenzie is a patient at Mackinac Straits Hospital after being transferred from Northern Michigan Regional Hospital. She is recovering well.

Josh Gould, along with Kristen and his nine-month-old son, Jaxson, have recently moved to Gaylord owing to employment.

Jean-Luc Runkle (right) of Kinross oils his motor with Ken Parr. Laurie Steiner, a 1979 LaSalle graduate, would like to inform classmates of their 30-year reunion. A meeting about the reunion will be Sunday, October 26, at 7 p.m. at the Mackinac Grille.

Zion Lutheran Church of Allenville will host its annual Harvest Dinner Sunday, October 19, from noon to 4 p.m. Ham, turkey, and other dishes will be served, as well as a variety of homemade pies.

Tim Cheney of Jackson, accompanied by his son, Kelley Cheney, of Chambelain, South Dakota, spent a few days in St. Ignace taking in the sights.

I bumped into Dick Marshall last week, and he says he and his family are doing fine. He likes keeping up on the St. Ignace news.

Pamela Blum, formerly of St. Ignace, and Jim Johnson were recently recognized for their efforts with the Red Cross during hurricanes Gustav and Ike by the mayor and city council of Laredo, Texas. The pair drove through eight states and crossed more than 4,000 miles to take water and supplies to people stranded along the coast. They spent a couple of days in a massive shelter in San Antonio, which held 5,000 people. It was run like a town, Ms. Blum reported, with transportation, a communication system, meals, a medical clinic, and security.

Pamela Blum, formerly of St. Ignace, was recently recognized at Laredo, Texas, for her volunteer efforts with the Red Cross following hurricanes Gustav and Ike. (American Red Cross photograph) Birthday wishes to Arlene Eby October 8, Barb Bentgen October 10, Nicole Lee October 11, and Karen Fowler and Jillian Fraser October 13.