Annual River Rally, Safety Fair Next Week

Every April, local residents come together in downtown Whitehall for two worthwhile events geared for the entire community.

The annual Jefferson River Rally and Health and Safety Fair are scheduled to take place Thursday, April 20 at the Whitehall Community Center at 11 N. Division. The events sponsored by Golden Sunlight Mine, the Jefferson River Watershed Council, and MSU Extension are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jefferson Local Development Corporation Office Manager Gena Nellis said the events are an opportunity for the whole community to come together to get not only direct access to health an safety information from a lot of different vendors, but to also learn about local streams and recreation opportunities.

The Health and Safety Fair will feature free health screenings, an interactive firehouse, gun safety, animal and water safety demonstrations, free soil and water test kits and railroad safety information.

Nellis said some of the screenings include blood pressure and blood sugar, and they are all free of charge.

This year’s Jefferson River Rally will feature a river projects display, the Jefferson County Weed District Interactive Noxious Plant Trailer, a fish biology dissection station and stream regulation handouts.

Nellis said the local schools also bring students to the event to enjoy the exhibits, adding it is both fun and a learning experience for them.

The street is front of the Community Center will once again be blocked off this hear to host local emergency vehicles and the touch a truck event.

For more information contact the Madison Jefferson Extension Office at 406-287-3282.