You'll see this on Sunday's Candy Cane Tour of Homes in Ada
Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Mark Hilan arranges a creche on a mantle at a home that will be part of the Candy Cane Tour of Homes from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
He and his wife, Amy Eddings, live at 508 N. Main St. in one of the town's largest (3 floors and a full basement) and oldest homes. Many on the tour will be as curious to see the inside of the home as much as the holiday decorations.
Since living there the past year, Mark and Amy have spent considerable effort refurbishing the inside and outside of the stately home known for its late Victorian Queen Anne architecture.
They call their abode Easter House due to its colorful exterior. It will become a bed and breakfast next month.
The couple moved from New York City to Ada a year ago. Mark was news anchor for an all-news radio station in NYC while Amy was host for WNYC "All Things Considered" on PBS.
Sponsored by Keep Hardin County Beautiful, the tour of homes includes 8 locations in Ada and 4 in Kenton. Tickets may be purchased at New Leaf Garden Center.
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