Plantation Fire Captain Randall Pettitt recently receive the Department’s Meritorious Service award.

On October 30, 2012, while on his way to dinner with his wife, Captain Pettitt witnessed a car go into the lake at Peters and Pine Island Road, in Plantation.

Captain Pettitt pulled off the road and contacted Plantation’s Dispatch Center via radio. Not knowing the condition of the vehicle, or what injuries the driver had, Pettitt made the decision to enter the water and safely remove her to the bank.

A Plantation Rescue arrived shortly thereafter and the woman was transported to Westside Regional Medical Center where she recovered. For his quick actions, while placing his own safety in jeopardy, Captain Pettitt was awarded the Plantation Fire Department’s Meritorious Service Award.

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Concerned about delays in shipping to and from London during the Olympic Games this summer? Shipping company DHL Express thinks they have the answer – joggers.

In partnership with JogPost, DHL Express is adding “jogging” couriers to its workforce to address two logistical challenges: maneuvering around traffic congestion and accessing those areas temporarily blocked from vehicle traffic during the games.

Traffic is estimated to increase on London’s core pickup and delivery routes by more than 30%, according to Ian Clough, CEO of DHL Express U.S.

Throughout the Games, DHL Express will have a dedicated Operations Control Center working around the clock that will constantly monitor issues, such as changes to the network and localized congestion; this enables DHL to instantly adapt network plans and maintain its high service quality. DHL Express Service Centers in London will also provide extended business hours to ensure customers can send and pick up shipments when is most convenient.

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Tiffany Maher, a 2011 graduate of South Plantation High School is in the top 20 on the Fox Television Network’s show “So You Think You Can Dance.” Maher was salutatorian of her class at South Plantation and was involved in DECA (a national student marketing association), cheerleading and the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society.

Although Maher has not been featured on the show to the same extent as some other contestants, viewers had have an opportunity to cast votes for her beginning Wednesday, July 11. “So You Think You Can Dance,” airs locally on WSVN-TV, Channel 7 at 8 p.m.

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The City of Plantation Parks and Recreation Department is planning for their annual Independence Day Parade and are looking for local businesses, groups, organizations and individuals to participate in this year's parade.

The line-up begins at 7:30 a.m. with the parade starting at 9 a.m. All entries will begin at the intersection of Broward Boulevard and N.W. 46th Avenue. The parade is approximately two hours long, ending at Plantation City Hall with an awards ceremony.

The entry deadline is Friday, June 15th. For an entry form or more information call 954-452-2506.

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Plantation Aquatic Complex, 9151 NW 2nd Street, is offering the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course, including CPR and AED. The course begins Tuesday, June 5th, running Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for three weeks. The cost of the course is $221 for Plantation residents and $226 for non-residents. Participants must be strong swimmers and be at least 15 years of age.

The aquatic complex is also offering the American Red Cross Jr. Lifeguard course “Guardstart” for participants ages 11 through 14. It will run June 11 through 22, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for two weeks. The course teaches lifesaving and leadership skills, as well as fitness and professional development. The cost of the course is $105 for Plantation residents and $130 for all others.

To register for the classes, or for more information, call 954-452-2525.

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