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Wednesday, October 18, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon The Bunkhouse Chronicle Craig Rullman Columnist Grunt The graduation of a female from the Marine Corps’ Infantry Officer Course has left many of my fellow veterans conflicted. To be clear, there is no short-shrifting her accom- plishment thus far; IOC is the most difficult infan- try school anywhere in the world. But we are conflicted because we are, most of us, raised with no small pride in the notion that the infantry is the last place left exclu- sively to men. We like it that way, a lot, but we are conflicted because we hold the simul- taneous notion that women are as capable, if not more capable, than men when it comes to life’s challenges. We were raised that way, too. But this, we say, is the infantry — Marine Corps infantry — which is undoubtedly an entirely dif- ferent universe. It isn’t driv- ing a truck, holding down a radio, or pulling an artillery lanyard. Anecdotes about Russian or Israeli female soldiers aside, knowing what we know about the life, it might be reasonable for us to harbor questions about the wisdom of inject- ing females into Marine Corps infantry battalions. The life of a Marine Corps infantryman is defined by friction, which is a nice way of saying it requires the willing embrace of total misery, which is an even nicer way of saying that it means living for long periods of time in condi- tions of utter filth, injury, disease and, most often, severe physical and mental discomfort. And that’s when no one is shooting at you. It means frequent 20- to 40-mile conditioning hikes in full combat gear, which means carrying all of the mortar tubes, 60-pound base plates, heavy machine guns, gigantic radios, spare bar- rels, spare batteries, ammu- nition, water, and anything else needed to sustain a marginal existence in hostile places for very long periods of time. It means never sleep- ing more than an hour at a time, and rarely eating any- thing not covered in dirt, lead, blood, and gun oil. It means frequent fights with hypothermia, heatstroke, ringworm, a host of other horrific infections, bizarre injuries — no one is more creative in ways to get hurt than an infantryman — and feet so badly blistered they are held together with ben- zoin, which is essentially leather glue that a corpsman can inject into your flesh with a needle. Most importantly, it means leading a group of 40 men who carry bottom- less hatred and discontent under their helmets — and who are experiencing some or all of this misery at the same time — into the dark night to locate an objective many miles away and then to kill the people standing on it while they are trying to kill you. It’s not for everybody. Having said all of that, I hope this young woman succeeds. I also think it was wise for the Corps to keep her identity under wraps — at least for now. She is already a distraction, a newsy sensation, and the last thing any branch of the military needs, in a time when our armed forces are stretched farther and thinner than ever before, is more distractions. I hope this young butter- bar lieutenant arrives in the fleet — she’s been assigned to the First Marine Division — strides across the parade deck, takes command, and See GRUNT on page 29 Starts Friday Fri., Oct. 20 – Thurs., Oct. 26 Oct 19 / Th / 7 PM Taarka and Hot Club of Bend Acoustic “supergroup” presenting deep Americana and Gypsyjazz string music! Oct 27 / Fri / 8 PM HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA David Jacobs- Strain and the Crunk Mountain Boys A fi erce slide-guitar player, and a song poet known for his virtuosity and spirit of emotional abandon. — Sat., Oct. 21 — Doc Ryan and The Wychus Creek Band 6:30 p.m. doors 7 p.m. show One night only “The Docs of Rock” — Tues., Oct. 24 — Jeff rey Martin CD Release 7 p.m. doors 7:30 p.m. show $8 in advance | $15 door Local Portland singer/songwriter oldstonebend.com 157 Franklin, Bend Nov 4 / Sa / 8 PM Only the Brave (PG-13) Fri 4:00, 7:00 Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:00, 7:00 Mon-Thurs 4:00, 7:00 Victoria & Abdul (PG-13) Fri 4:45, 7:15 Sat-Sun 2:15, 4:45, 7:15 Mon-Thurs 4:45, 7:15 The Mountain Between Us (PG-13) Fri 4:15, 6:45 Sat-Sun 2:00, 4:15, 6:45 Mon-Thurs 4:15, 6:45 Viceroy’s House (N/R) Fri 5:00 Sat-Sun 3:00, 7:30 Mon-Thurs 5:00 Lucky (N/R) Dusu Mali Band Fri 7:30 Sat-Sun 1:00, 5:15 Mon-Thurs 7:30 Nov 18 / Sa / 7:47 PM Movie times and titles are bsite subject to change. Visit we n. atio rm info st late or call for Improvisational African blues rock & roll, creating unique live music experiences. BELFRY BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Mexican Gunfi ght PUB OPENS 1 HR PRIOR TO SHOWS BelfryEvents.com 541-815-9122 WWW.SISTERS MOVIEHOUSE.COM 541-549-8800 11 entertainment & EVENTS WED...OCT. 18 Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Saloon Texas Hold ’Em Tournament 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. THURS...OCT. 19 The Belfry Live Music with Taarka and Hot Club of Bend 7 p.m. Enjoy the Americana and gypsy-jazz string band, plus classic swing manouche, gypsy blues, and latin jazz! For additional information call 541-815-9122 or go to belfryevents.com. Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. FRI..OCT. 20 Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. SAT...OCT. 21 Paulina Springs Books Author Reading with Wendy Crisp Lestina 6:30 p.m. The Ferndale Enterprise newspaper columnist will read from and sign her memoir, “A Bit of Earth.” Free, with refreshments! For additional information call 541-549-0866 or go online to paulinasprings.com. Sisters Saloon Live Music with Bill Keale 8 to 11 p.m. No cover for Hawaiian! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. Cork Cellars Live Music with Allan Byer Project 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go to online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Saturday (if no live music is scheduled), no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. TUES...OCT. 24 Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. The Belfry Sisters Science Club Presents “The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Love” 6 p.m. social hour; 7 p.m. lecture. OHSU neuroscientist Dr. Larry Sherman will speak on creativity and the human brain. $5 donation at the door (teachers, students and science club donors are free). For more information go to sistersscienceclub.org. WED...OCT. 25 Sisters Saloon Texas Hold ’Em Tournament 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. Hard Hardtails H a rdta taililss Bar Ba r & Grill Grililll Gr Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. THURS...OCT. 26 Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. FRI..OCT. 27 Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll 4 to 7 p.m. Sisters galleries & shops will feature live entertainment and refreshments! For info: sistersartsassociation.org. The Belfry Halloween Extravaganza with David Jacobs-Strain & The Crunk Mountain Boys 8 to 11:45 p.m. Don’t miss the party! For additional information call 541-815-9122 or go to belfryevents.com. Hood Avenue Art Artists’ Reception for JoAnn Burgess & Breezy Anderson 4 to 7 p.m. Plus live music! Info: 541-719-1800 or go to hoodavenueart.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. SAT...OCT. 28 Hardtails Bar & Grill 7th Annual Halloween Costume Bash with The Hwy. 97 Band 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover for the best in classic rock. Cash prizes for best costumes! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Saloon Halloween Party with The Mostest 9 p.m. to midnight! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Cork Cellars Live Music with Rhonda Funk 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. TUES...OCT. 31 Fir Street Park Annual Halloween Parade 3 p.m. Kids ages one to 10 are invited to meet at Fir Street Park for the annual trick-or- treating through town! Must register in advance (forms are at the Sisters Library or Sisters public schools), be in costume with adult, and bring a nonperishable item for the Sisters Food Bank. For more information call 541-350-3085. Sisters Fire Hall Annual Halloween Party for Kids 6 to 8 p.m. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD volunteers and staff present games, haunted maze, prizes, candy & more! For info call 541-549-0771 or go to sistersfi re.com. Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Deadline to submit items is by 5 p.m. Fridays to teresa@nuggetnews.com
