Marshall starts Independence Day celebration at Hab Center

Thursday, July 2, 2009

By ERIC CRUMP/Editor

A burst from a firework shell is reflected in the Marshall Habilitation Center lake Thursday, July 2, during the annual MHC fireworks display.
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Marshall area residents kicked off their Independence Day celebration in traditional fashion Thursday, July 2, with an evening of food, music and fireworks at the Marshall Habilitation Center.

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Director Kevin Lines leads the Marshall Municipal Band through its patriotism-laden program Thursday, July 2, at the Marshall Habilitation Center's annual Independence Day festivities.
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I very much enjoyed the fireworks too. I hope the community appreciates the effort and cost put into this celebration every year. We are lucky to have it! It takes a lot of work from Hab Center staff to make this a success. But, it's a labor of love!

-- Posted by News Hound on Tue, Jul 7, 2009, at 8:46 AM

Awesome fireworks display. I had a wonderful time at the Hab Center this year!

-- Posted by Missouri99 on Mon, Jul 6, 2009, at 12:19 PM

The fireworks were of top order. It was great to be there. Great concert by the Marshall Muni Band. We are soooooo fortunate to live in Saline County. I just thought it was a great evening. Hot Dogs, Good Conversation, My family by my side, and Music it can't get any better!

-- Posted by salinemg on Sun, Jul 5, 2009, at 12:55 AM

Thanks a lot Eric...

...as if I wasn't homesick enough!!

Seriously though, I sure do wish I could have been there. If I have my way, my wife and I will be there for the 4th of July celebrations next year (of course I will have to check with the Boss...my wife...first lol).

Thanks for sharing a piece of the celebration with those of us that couldn't be home for the festivities Eric. The photos are fantastic!

-- Posted by news across on Sat, Jul 4, 2009, at 1:42 AM

Great picture, Eric. Thanks for sharing the moment w/readers who couldn't be there. On the music front, you might enjoy this link,http://videos.komando.com/2009/06/18/african-thunderstorm/.

-- Posted by upsedaisy on Fri, Jul 3, 2009, at 9:06 PM

Outstanding fireworks display! If only we could get those in attendance to use the trash recepticles.

-- Posted by EiEiO on Fri, Jul 3, 2009, at 8:22 AM