JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater becomes unlikely folk hero
Editor rhapsodizes over Steven Slater, praising his dramatic exit from a JFK flight. The column notes his 20 year dream of deploying the emergency slide, his arrest on charges, and the public’s mixed fascination. It imagines future fame and even a reality show while questioning daily manners.
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Steven Slater
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New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Calhoun County Fair Opens Its 162nd Year Today
The Calhoun County Fair begins its 162nd edition today and runs through August 21. Attendees are likely to enjoy rides midway exhibits livestock contests and live entertainment across the fairgrounds in Calhoun City.
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Calhoun County
Letters cont. to next page thank workers and editors
A reader from the heart of the Red Zone near Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River thanks workers and officials for their efforts after the July 26 oil spill. She notes the personal impact on families, communities, and local faith places, acknowledges ongoing health concerns, and expresses appreciation for CDC EPA and Enbridge personnel while praying for their safety.
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Zumba for Zuke rally supports Ben Zuehlke fight against ADEM
The Zumbathon held August 7 at Marshall Activity Center drew over 150 participants to aid Ben Zuehlke and family in battling Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis. Friends and local businesses donated funds and items, with many sending cards and messages of support as Ben, after months in Michigan and rehab, bent toward recovery alongside his wife and daughter.
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Marshall Activity Center
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Grand Rapids
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