VOL. 13 NO. 15
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008
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NEWS HEADLINES Honoring lifetime firefighters
The Laurel Fire Department and Laurel Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary are planning two special public events on Sunday, Nov. 9. At 1 p.m. the fire department and auxiliary will hold a dedication of its monument area that honors deceased lifetime members of the fire department and ladies auxiliary. Guests are welcome to recognize these individuals who gave more than 20 years of service. Family members who are attending are asked to notify the Fire Department or Ladies Auxiliary by contacting Bill Hearn at 875-7977, Mike Lowe at 242-5789 or Stephanie Walker at 249-1305. At 2 p.m., the department will honor this year's winners of the State Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Contest. Children throughout Laurel will be honored for their efforts in promoting fire prevention. Light refreshments will be served.
ELECTION RESULTS - See page 3 for a complete rundown on the winners of state and local races. A PICTURE OF THE COUNTY - Today and Tomorrow Conference looks at area’s economic picture. Page 8 FERRY CHRISTENED - The Tina Fallon is crossing the Nanticoke at Woodland. Page 10 VETERANS DAY - The Laurel Star’s annual tribute to those who has served in the armed forces can be seen on pages 57 through 59. STARS OF THE WEEK - A Laurel football player, a Delmar soccer player, a Delmar football player, and a Sussex Tech cross country runner are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 47
TRIUMPH! Laurel seniors Tony Rubino, Brooks Hearne, Josh Kosiorowski and Gaven Parker hold up the Lions Club trophy after defeating Delmar last Friday night in Delmar. See story on page 45. Photo by Mike McClure
107-year tradition will come to an end when Phillips store closes By Carol Kinsley
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From the time they were 12 years old, Don and David Phillips have worked in the family business now known as Phillips Fine Men’s & Women’s Apparel, carrying on the traditions begun in 1901 by their greatuncle Albert H. Phillips and Victor Hitchens in downtown Laurel, Del., and continued by their father, Harold D. Phillips Sr., and their mother, Mary. Even David’s wife, Nancy, was only 15 when Mary Phillips hired her to
wrap purchases. Relaxing around a table, their customary place for making business decisions, the threesome contemplated retirement and reminisced about the past. There will be more time for relaxing together now that the decision has been made to close the store at the end of the year. “Dave and I didn’t know we’d be allowed to do anything but join the family business,” Don quipped. Their own children, however, all have their own careers in different fields. Dave’s and Nancy’s younger daughter just fin-
ished college and is in Florida; their older daughter, who lives in Texas, became a mother in April and works in the art field. Don’s daughter, who has a 3-year-old son, works in advertising; his son is in school in Chicago. “We’re a very strong and close family,” Don said. Were it not for those careers and responsibilities, the four would all be here today, he continued. Their parents agree, however, that the fourth generation should pursue their Continued on page four
Active volunteer is Delmar citizen of the year By Mike McClure Sometimes people who volunteer their time in service of their community are uncomfortable in the spotlight. Such is the case with Donna Wilkosz,
the 2008 Delmar Citizen of the Year, who will be honored at the Delmar Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet Nov. 19. “I feel very humble because there are other people that are more deserv-
ing,” Wilkosz said. “I’m not quite as outgoing as my husband is. Ron is the outgoing one in the family. I’m looking forward to it (the banquet).” Wilkosz has been involved with Continued on page five