Despite weak economy, fireworks vendors predict strong sales

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Eric Swanson

Marcia Shelly (at right) assists an unidentified customer Sunday afternoon at the Shelly's Fireworks stand, located on East U.S. Highway 50 in Dodge City. Despite the nation's economic woes, local fireworks vendors are predicting strong sales this season.

  

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By Eric Swanson
Posted Jun 29, 2009 @ 11:00 AM
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 Marcia Shelly leaned across the counter of her family's roadside stand Sunday afternoon, explaining the merits of various fireworks to a customer.
    "Have you seen the pop and snaps that kids do?" she asked the customer. "We've got one for adults, too. It's good."
    Several minutes later, the customer left the stand, laden down with fireworks.
    For the full story, go to http://dodgecitydailyglobe.com.ks.newsmemory.com.

 Marcia Shelly leaned across the counter of her family's roadside stand Sunday afternoon, explaining the merits of various fireworks to a customer.
    "Have you seen the pop and snaps that kids do?" she asked the customer. "We've got one for adults, too. It's good."
    Several minutes later, the customer left the stand, laden down with fireworks.
    For the full story, go to http://dodgecitydailyglobe.com.ks.newsmemory.com.

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