The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 4 - May 9, 2007
Crystal River Key Club Receives
More on the Move Over Act
Multiple Awards in State Competition
By Gail Tierney, Public Information Officer
When traveling on two-lane road-
Many motorists still
The Crystal River High School Key Club members received a trophy in state competi-
ways, drivers are required to slow to a speed
don't understand the critical
tion for their outstanding project in volunteer tutoring at their high school.
that is 20 miles per hour less than the posted
importance of Florida's Move
Nine members attended the annual State Convention that was held recently in Or-
speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25
Over Act, a statewide traffic law
lando. Dana Fields, Key Club advisor and teacher attended the meeting and was bursting in
miles per hour or greater, or travel at a speed
in effect since July 1, 2002. It
pride from the achievements her "kids" received.
of 5 miles per hour when the posted speed
requires drivers to move over
She said, "...Their experience was fantastic. It was an opportunity for them to attend
limit is 20 miles per hour or less, except when
(that is, change lanes) or slow Gail Tierney
an out of town convention but more important-- it was a reward for their contributions they
down when emergency vehicles are stopped otherwise directed by a law enforcement of-
earned this past school year."
on the side of roadways with their lights flash- ficer.
She recognized the support that her Key Club received from the sponsoring Kiwanis
Failure to adhere to Florida's Move Over Act
ing.
Club of Central Ridge ~ Crystal River. The Kiwanis Club raised funds for the Key Club from a
When approaching a police car, am- is classified as a moving violation and carries
joint barbeque, The International Festival and weekly donations deposited in the "money jug".
bulance, tow truck or other emergency vehicle, a fine and points added to a driver's license
The recognized outstanding club officers were: James Behuniak, president, Tyler
motorists are mandated to follow this com- record.
Fields-vice president and Angela Ruvo-treasurer. "The Distinguished Club Members" for
Here in Citrus County, from January
mon-sense law in order to protect the people
serving a minimum of 75 hours were James Behuniak, Tyler Fields and Angela Ruvo. "The
who in turn protect them every day. It just 1 through March 31 of this year, 17 citations
Governor's Project Award: Key Club Reads the Way" was awarded to James Behuniak, Jenelle
makes sense to move over and let emergency were issued for failure to move over for an
Behuniak, Kelly Kurnse and Angela Ruvo.
workers do their jobs without the risk of being emergency vehicle.
Additional awards included "The Governor's Alliance Award," "Governor's Project
Whenever you're out driving, please
injured or killed.
Day Participant Award," "K-Family Relations Award,"' "Club Membership Growth
The law states that on interstate do your part by moving over or slowing down
Award," "Monthly Reporting Award." The Key Club membership logged in over 1200 com-
highways or other highways with two or more when you see flashing lights and emergency
munity service hours this school year.
lanes of travel in the same direction, motorists vehicles ahead. It's a law that helps keep ev-
approaching an authorized law enforcement erybody safe.
Gail Tierney is public information
or emergency vehicle parked on the roadside
with emergency lights activated are required officer for the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
to vacate the lane closest to the emergency She has been with the agency for 17 years.
vehicle as soon as it's safe to do so (unless Comments or suggestions may be directed to
otherwise directed by a law enforcement of- Gail at 726-4488, Ext. 311, or
gtierney@sheriffcitrus.org
ficer).
Weekly Sat. fundraiser Flea Market at Citrus County Fairgrounds
Grandparents and Others Raising Children, Inc. is now having a weekly Flea Market
fundraiser every Saturday, from 7am-12noon, at the Citrus County Fairgrounds in Inverness,
located at 3600 S. Florida Ave. (Hwy. 41). The group is asking for volunteers, people to donate
items and customers to shop at their Flea Market fundraisers! If you have an item to donate,
please drop it off at the Citrus County Fairgrounds (Baker Building) on Fridays from 8am-
12noon, or contact the following people, president Jeanie Ried at (352) 560-0370 or secretary
Les Welch at (352) 527-7465.
specials
Hours: Mon - Sat. 6:00am-9:00pm Sun. 6am.-6pm.
Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Specials
The proud nine celebrating with their trophy! Top row, left to right: James Behuniak-president, Tyler
Sunday Mothers' Day Specials
Fields-vice president, Herbie Mack. Front row: Angels Ruvo-treasurer & president elect, Jenelle
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Strawberry or Blueberry Pancake Specials 95
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