Phillips fires up the patriotic spirit

Annual July 3rd celebration deemed a rousing success

Old Glory flies high above the Phillips Memorial Hall Friday evening as the community came together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Old Glory flies high above the Phillips Memorial Hall Friday evening as the community came together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Folks from Phillips and others from miles around turned out in a big way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Friday for the annual July 3rd Celebration. The family-oriented event was characterized by old-fashioned fun, good food and a variety of activities for kids and adults. Topping it all off at dusk was the annual fireworks which this year was bigger than ever.  At shortly after 6 p.…