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Looking for something festive to do with the family this weekend? Christmas Lane, which is located at 2091 Wooten Rd. in Dover, is coordinated by Lane Wetherington along with a group of 20 volunteers, consisting of family and friends and offers something for every member of the family, including a visit from Santa himself.
According to Wetherington, it takes about a month and a half to put up the lights, displays and the small train that children ride.
"It would not happen without the help of the volunteers," he says. "It started when I was a kid with a fascination for lights."
Wetherington, whose birthday is in November, says he would ask for Christmas lights as gifts. Later, he bought a company specializing in commercial lighting which added to the display.
"We've been given some things and built others," says Wetherington, who estimates that about 45,000 people toured the annual display last year.
Hot chocolate, popcorn, hot dogs and other foods are served throughout the display by the volunteers.
According to Wetherington, his December electric bill is about $3,500. Rumors have circulated that TECO picks up the tab for Wetherington's bill, but he says, "The only help I get from them is a bill in the mail."
Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Christmas Lane is open from 6-10 p.m. every night through December 28.
"We do it for the kids," he says.
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