Commissioners Honor Four Springfield Heroes

Over the summer, local lifeguards performed life-saving duties on five separate occasions, averting tragedy in the township. Earlier this month, the Springfield Township Board of Commissioners honored those four lifeguards, one whom saved two lives, from the Springfield Country Club swimming pool for their actions.

On Oct. 9 Commissioner Daniel Lanciano (7th Ward) presented the country club for certificates of appreciation on behalf of the lifeguards.

"Springfield's very fortunate to have the kids who come up and work for us. They do a very good job, are very conscientious, and it's really a tribute to these kids and their parents," he said.

The following lifeguards were recognized:

• Stephanie Miller for a life-saving action on May 27.
• Michelle Barry for a life-saving action on June 11.
• Steven Orlando for life-saving action on June 28.
• Christina Murphy for life-saving actions on June 10 and August 7.

Christina Hess, pool manager, accepted the awards for the lifeguards, who were unable to attend the commissioners meeting.