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he morbidly charming Addams family has a problem. Daughter Wednesday has fallen in love with a normal boy. That’s the premise of the musical “The Addams Family,” which will be presented by Columbia High School at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, through Saturday, March 28, with
an additional performance at 2 p.m. on March 28. It will be performed in the high school auditorium, 901 Ironville Pike. “The Addams family is a different kind of family; they operate outside of traditional customs and norms, so when Wednesday falls in love with Lucas Beineke, who comes from a normal family, it causes a problem,” explained Ethan McNair,
who portrays patriarch Gomez Addams. “They don’t want Morticia, the mom, to find out about the relationship.” Ethan continued, “A lot of the plot centers on Gomez wanting to help his daughter but not wanting to keep a secret from his wife and Morticia trying to figure out what’s going on with Gomez and her daughter. It’s just a lot of fun.” See Addams pg 2
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Describing the community Easter event his church has held for several years, Wrightsville Assembly of God lead pastor Aaron McNatt said the event has two purposes: It’s designed to bring people together and to celebrate the season. “Egg Fest is a fun, safe and inexpensive opportunity for parents in our community to bring their kids to,” he shared. “And for those without young kids who just want to get out and enjoy springtime with the community, we have some great food trucks. And you’re never too old for a photo with the Easter Bunny!” Egg Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. R126568
T h e L a n c a s t e r C h a p t e r, National R ailway Historical Society (NRHS), which aims to preserve history and railroad artifacts, as well as educate the public about railroading and its history, is in the middle of celebrating its 90th anniversary. According to a histor y of the Lancaster Chapter, NRHS, provided by chapter historian Linda Himpsl, it began in 1934 when a few young railroad and trolley enthusiasts met in an old trolley in Neffsville, forming the Lancaster Railway & Locomotive Historical Society. In 1935, the group merged with the Interstate Trolley Club and other organizations to form the NRHS. The Lancaster Chapter was the first charter organized in the NRHS, launching on Oct. 13, 1935. Today, chapter meetings are held in the 1882 freight station in Christiana, which was restored by the chapter in 1998. Members, who come from various backgrounds, all share a love of railroading. “Most people have an interest in railroads, history or just trains in general. Very few of us actually worked for the railroad,” noted Steve Himpsl, second director. “Some have model trains. They are avid collectors.” “Some have fathers or grandfathers who worked the railroad,” added Linda. Last October, chapter members and invited guests celebrated the
See Egg Fest pg 4 Egg Fest will feature photos with the Easter Bunny.
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