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Ford Airport launches social media campaign featuring Ford statute

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The new statute for Gerald Ford has become hot spot for selfies. (Supplied/Ford Airport)

By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
joanne@wktv.org

Last month, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport unveiled a new statute of President Ford with the statute gaining popularity with visitors for its welcoming position of sitting with an arm extended for an embrace. For that reason, many have taken advantage of sitting with the Ford statute for a photo.

Now the pictures might earn some prizes. This week, the Ford Airport launched a social media campaign featuring the hashtag #JerryandMe. The campaign is designed to encourage visitors to the Ford Airport to take a selfie with the statute and post it on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #JerryandMe. Those who do so now up until Dec. 31 will be included in a random drawing from each social media platform earning the picture-taker a goodie bag from the airport.

“We are pleased President Ford’s statue has been embraced by community members and travelers alike,” said Ford Airport Authority President and CEO Tory Richardson. “The statue is inviting to all ages and is meant to encourage visitors to pause and pay tribute to the tremendous statesman and community advocate we had in President Ford.

“We hope this selfie campaign helps capture these special moments and helps build on our sense of community within and well beyond West Michigan.”

The statue was unveiled last month as part of the Grand Rapids Community Legends Project to honor the individuals who shaped the culture of and helped build West Michigan. The statue is the centerpiece of the Ford Airport’s newly dedicated Presidential Gateway Plaza.

Drive-Thru Santa from the Comfort of your Car

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Drive-Thru SantaTechnology makes everyday life go faster. Automobiles and airplanes allow us to travel much quicker than horses and boats, the internet keeps us up to date on daily events at the drop of a hat, and cell phones allow communication to flow quickly and effortlessly. The need for speed creeps into all aspects of everyday life, including visiting Santa.

Wait a minute, visiting Santa?

Here comes Drive-Thru Santa Claus, an event put on by the Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department. Visitors have the opportunity to drive to the “North Pole” and get a picture taken with Santa from the comfort of their own car! From there you can talk to Santa, take a selfie, and then drive safely out of the lot and on your merry way.

A new tradition bound to make a quick, effortless, and unique Christmas experience.

If the idea of a Drive-Thru Santa piques your interest, make sure to stop by the Kentwood Activities Center from 6-8pm on Friday, December 11. The cost is $3 per car, cash only, and the last car will be admitted at 7:45pm.

Santa takes time out of his busy day to fly his sleigh to your house on Christmas, the least you can do is drive your car to see him. Make sure to bring your selfie stick!