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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM OPINION/NEWS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 Pirate pride — 40 years in the making recently returned after embarking on a round- trip encompassing more than 800 miles and 40 years. Even after getting Round-Up week off, I almost didn’t go to my 40-year high school reunion. I woke up the morning of Sept. 12 with a hitch in my giddy-up. Tammy With my Malgesini back aching, INSIDE MY SHOES I just couldn’t see climb- ing behind the wheel of my Jeep and driving more than seven hours to visit with people I hadn’t seen since my 20-year reunion. How- ever, the tides of Coos Bay were pulling me to my high school home. After soak- ing in a hot bath, I leisurely packed throughout the day. The next morning, I zipped up my suitcases and rolled them down the stairs. While preparing for trips in recent years, the bags flying down in a heap has become a sort of tradition. It gets them closer to the door with less effort. The commotion always gains the attention of the General, my 6-year-old German shepherd. From that point on, he’s my shadow — longing to know if he’s going to be riding shotgun. One of the benefits of going to Coos Bay was get- ting to visit with my folks. My mom dotes on me and my pops refuses to let me pay for anything. Also, my mom loves playing gram- mama to the General, feed- I ing him all kinds of treats — and he eats it up. My husband — AKA Johnny Crocker — contin- ues to endear himself with my parents. Even though he didn’t come on the trip, John sent several of his culinary creations. Doz- ens of cookies and two pies sufficiently covered morn- ing, afternoon and midnight snacks. I proudly donned pur- ple and gold before heading to the Friday night mixer. I recognized a number of faces, including Kathy, my graduation walking partner; Sally, who doesn’t remem- ber imbibing during “Dimer Nights” when I visited her at Oregon State University; and Marcia, who recently came out as a transgender woman. A couple of standouts — literally, they were like the Twin Towers — were Dean, a Harvard-trained retired Air Force colonel, look- ing quite stately; and Les, who, well, was just hot. I got a kink in my neck when talking to them, but it was worth every twinge of pain. While catching up with fellow Pirates, I made observations to incorpo- rate into my stand-up com- edy routine for Saturday night’s gathering. It fueled a “Remember When” set, including taking note of Randy’s diminished hair- line, Roger’s former pro- fession in the mortuary business, Ernie’s boom- ing radio voice and Marcia being a shoo-in for “most changed.” The continuing camara- derie of the class of 1978 was amazing. After my stand-up set, Pam and Julie LETTER asked for a moment of silence for Jo, who couldn’t attend because her son was in a horrible wreck a few days before. Brian called the gesture “beautiful.” And, it was. BJ, who served on the reunion commit- tee, summed it up, “This reunion was everything I wanted it to be. Everyone embracing each other with love, hugs and friendship. No, cliques or drama. Just a lot of respect.” #onceapiratealwaysapi- rate ——— Tammy Malgesini is the community editor. Her col- umn, Inside my Shoes, includes general musings about life. Contact her at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Tammy Malgesini, back center, is pictured with several classmates from Marshfield High School during their 40-year reunion, held Sept. 14-16 in Coos Bay. Switch and get iPhone X S $ 800 off on us no trade-in required Offer eligible on iPhone X S and iPhone X S Max Football memories from 1952 Just a point of clarification on your six-man football arti- cle (“Six-man football debuts,” Sept. 6).1948 was not the last year the sport was played in Oregon. I played for the state championship in 1952. I believe the sport was con- tested in Oregon until 1959. I am glad to see the sport return. It was fast and fun, but you had better not miss your tackle in open field because it quite often would result in a score. Most football rules come into play, but there are some major differences. You must have a visible exchange of the ball behind the scrimmage line after the initial received secures the ball form the center. A first down is secured after 15 years is gained. All members of the team, exclud- ing the passer, are eligible to receive a pass. A kick after a touchdown is worth 2 points while a run is worth 1 point. A field goal is worth 4 points. I have long advocated that instructional levels leading to 11 man football would be well served by having kids com- pete using 6 man rules. Kids would better learn blocking, tackling, kicking and passing skills. CARLISLE HARRISON HERMISTON BTW BTW Continued from Page A1 fall fun kicks off Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 100 N Dupont St., Echo. Other hours of operation include Tuesday through Thursdays from 2-6 p.m., Fridays from 2-10 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For some extra frightful fun, the Field of Screams is open Saturdays (Oct. 13, 20, 27 and Halloween) from 7-9 p.m. Regular admission is $10, a day pass and Field of Screams is $12 and tick- eted activities are $1-$5. For information about special events and pricing, call 509- 528-5808, visit www.echoc- ornmaze.com or search Facebook. • • • Veg Out, the Hermis- ton salad shop, announced on their Facebook page that they will be closed this week- end and all next week while they move to a new loca- tion, to be announced soon. They are currently located at 319 W Locust Ave. See next week’s Hermiston Herald for more information. • • • The Boardman Quilt Group is stitching together its 14th annual Boardman Fall Quilt Show. There’s still time to register entries, including quilts created by exhibitors and heritage fam- ily quilts. Prizes will be awarded for people’s choice awards and a special youth category. The show is Oct. 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Admission is $3, which is good for both days. In addition to displays, the show includes ven- dors, a pair of raffle quilts and featured quilter Kathy Morgan. 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