A Reach air ambulance will land at the Albany Fred Meyer on Santiam Highway on June 27 before festivities begin to celebrate June being National Safety Month.
The ambulance based at the Corvallis hospital will arrive at 11:45 a.m., and the fair runs from noon to 2 p.m.
All activities are free and open to the public.
Scheduled to be on hand are the Albany fire and police departments; the American Red Cross; members of the Albany Bicycle Safety Education Program, who will fit bicycle helmets; and the Linn County Sheriff's Office.
The Northwest Steelheaders will provide information on conservation and river safety; Team Oregon will discuss motorcycle and quad safety; and the Boy Scouts of America will demonstrate fitting backpacks, tying knots and offering information on hiking and camping safety.
Fred Meyer's Fred Bear will greet and entertain customers.
Democrat-Herald
Posted in Local on Monday, June 15, 2009 12:00 am Updated: 12:41 am.
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