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Sights and sounds of the Christmas season
We've all heard of Christmas in July, but for Steve Kozak, this truly was the beginning of his Christmas Spirit. In July he began programming the lights for his unique Christmas display.
Now 3,500 lights later and 16 channels that are computer controlled, Centerville is home to yet another amazing Christmas display.
Steve designed the display in his parents, Frank and Jean Kozak's yard, at 921 E. Walden and as visitors come by they are encouraged to tune their radio to 89.3 FM where they can sit and listen to Christmas music that is timed to the light display.
Several hours have been spent on the animated display. Kozak said that he spent 4-6 hours per song programming and it took six hours to set up the lights. "I didn't really know what making the display would entail until I got the controller for a contest that I entered at Hy-Vee where I built a Margarittaville display," said Kozak.
Quite a few people have stopped by and watched the display with some repeating their visits.
"I have learned a lot as I got this set up and have more ideas for next year's display," said Kozak.
Kozak's favorite part of the display is to the lyrics, "Broughton Overturf."
The display can be seen Sunday-Thursday from 4-10 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 4-11 p.m. In bad weather viewing of the display may be cancelled. All weather related information, as well as around the clock Christmas music, can be heard at 89.3 FM.
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