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Shrine game divides Union household
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No, it’s not the Civil War with battles fought between households. However, the Shriners East-West All-Star football game does pit a father against a son. Union’s Dale Andrews is one of the East’s team managers. Andrews serves as a greenskeeper at the Buffalo Peak Golf Course. But, for the next week, he will help the East team prepare for its Saturday showdown in Baker City. “It’s been fun so far,” Andrews said. “The kids are great, and handle themselves very well.” While at his day job, Andrews received an invitation to take part in the Shrine game. “I didn’t hesitate,” Andrews said. “Although I had no idea what to expect. It helps that I’m an outgoing person. The boys really take to that.” However, one boy may not, Corey, Andrews’ son. He’s a student manager for the West team. The 12-year-old is just happy to be part of the team. “I’d rather watch football,” Corey said. “I don’t really have the football body type. That’s why I like helping out. “All I do is take water out to the the players. (The players) say I’m doing a great job. I think they appreciate what we’re doing.” Both father and son have one regret from their Shrine experience — not being able to make the trip to the hospital. “We really wanted to do that,” Andrews said. “But I had to work. Next year, if we do it again, that’s something we won’t miss out on.” The father-son relationship remains intact, without any signs of a rift forming. “It’s been a lot of fun,” Andrews said. “There hasn’t been any trash talking or anything like that. We’re both taking it in stride.” Corey echoed that sentiment. “We don’t spy on each other. All we do is have fun with it. It’s nice being part of the same thing.” Make no mistake, there is something on the line at the Andrews’ house. Andrews offered his son a friendly wager — a milkshake. “If he the West loses, I have to buy him a milkshake,” Andrews said. “If the East loses, I buy.” It seems, though, Corey is caught up in spirit of the Shrine game — giving. He worked this summer for his aunt, and made a little money. “I got $45,” Corey said. “Maybe I’ll just buy him a milkshake anyway.” |
