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        Move Over LAW                                      Our Clowns Are Back!!!! from page 21


                                                              So- on June 4th we returned
        (FS 316.126)                                         to the  Y for an informal
                                                           outdoor kids party. Masks
                                                           were optional, and it was such
        By Elyse Weintraub                                 a great feeling to use our happy
        Brown, Community                                   faces, expressions, etc. as we
        Education Specialist,                              interacted with what seemed
        Palm Beach County Fire                             like  200  kids  and  parents.
        Rescue                                             Juggles entertained with his
        (561) 616-7051 or                                  various juggling and bubble
        ewbrown@pbcgov.org                                 skills. Cutie Pie, J.J. and I made
                                                           balloons for about 2-1/2 hours,
           This message is                                 non stop. We actually totally
        brought to you by your                             ran out of balloons by the end
        friendly Firefighters from                         of the event, and that has rarely
        Palm Beach County Fire                             happened to us before.  The
        Rescue….                                           kids were wonderful, polite,
           Every day firefighters and other                smiling, waiting patiently
        emergency responders drive                         in line, no scared of clown
        to emergencies. What’s more,                       responses- it was sheer joy
        oftentimes the emergency they                      to be there with them!!!! See
        are driving to is actually in the                  photo. Of course we were all   Senior Health & Fitness Day – Perky, J.J., Cutie Pie, Twinkle Toes, Florabelle, and
        roadway. Although they are helping                 exhausted, but it felt so good!  Juggles
        others and rendering aid, they are also               We have several events                       our friends at: Florence Fuller and the Hab Center.
        at risk of being injured and killed on our         coming up in July at the Y, and we anticipate more fun. In      Our newest clown is one of our own
        roadways by motorists. Help protect them…because if they   addition, some of you who read this article, faithfully (I’ve   residents, Paul Hart, M.D., whose chosen
        can’t help you in your time of need…who will?      been told by a few) will remember our new upcoming   clown name is “Doc the Clown”. We
        Learn the Move Over LAW (FS 316.126)               venture called “Red Nose Readers”. Well, the kids   had a birthday luncheon for Perky
          Are you unsure about what you are supposed to do when   activities director thought this was a wonderful program   at  Rafini’s  and  Doc  joined  us  to
        you are driving on a local roadway, and you see DRIVING   and Twinkle Toes and I will be attending 2 preschool   meet all the clowns who are here
        BEHIND YOU a fire truck or other emergency vehicle   classes in July to introduce this new exciting activity.  for the summer. We are delighted to
        with lights flashing and sirens wailing on the way to an      I’m happy to report that several of our regular gigs are   have him become one of us, and I
        emergency? The Answer is …you must yield the right   scheduled for the fall. In addition, we will be returning to   know he will be terrific!
        of way. When it is safe to do so, move over as close as   many of our annual “International Clown Week” events      That’s it for now- You will see us
        reasonable to the closest edge of the curb of the roadway,   from August 1-8 and we are looking forward to seeing   on campus, so please wave!!!! 
        clear of any intersection and then stop. When this happens
        on highways and interstates, rather than stop, slow down
        and then safely move over so that the emergency vehicle                                                                                   B’H
        can pass.                                                                             Sabra Wall Decor
          Are you unsure about what you are supposed to do when
        you are driving on a roadway with multiple lanes, and you
        see a fire truck or rescue truck working an emergency ON   EstimatEs
        THE SIDE OF THE ROAD? The Answer is….When it
        is safe to do, merge away from a vehicle working on the
        side of the roadway to provide an empty travel lane for   Painting & More ...
        the emergency worker. If you are not able to safely move
        over, you must slow down to a speed of 20 MPH below
        the posted speed limit unless directed otherwise by a law   •   Popcorn Ceiling                 •      Wallpaper Removal
        enforcement officer.
           On a two-lane roadway…Where there is NO lane    •      Knock Down
        of travel in the same direction to merge over to, you are   •   Drywall Repair
        REQUIRED to slow down to a speed that is 20 miles per
        hour less than the posted speed limit. If the speed limit is           Cell: (954) 931-4716                            Licensed & Insured
        20 miles per hour or less, you must slow down to five miles          Office: (561) 395-3057                             CC: 03-11120-P-K
        per hour.
           In the State of Florida, drivers must also move over for
        sanitation vehicles and utility service vehicles performing
        tasks related to their services, and wreckers displaying      Everyone deserves a doctor who they
        amber rotating or flashing lights performing a recovery or
        loading on the roadside.                                       trust and like. One who listens and
          Violating the Move Over Law can result in a fine and
        points on your license; and worse, because it puts rescuers,   takes their time to answer questions
        civilians, and other motorists at risk of serious injury and
        even death. For everyone’s safety, share the Move Over Law   and address concerns. A doctor who is
        with others. Help us…help You! 
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