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The Lone Tree-Reporter, March 22,001
Riverside native serves on USS San Jacinto
by Wen@ Bodetka
The Navy lifestyle is unique
because it contains elements of
fun and excitement as well as risk.
No experience reflects this combi-
nation more clearly than a ship's
six-month deployment to another
part of the world. For the Sailors
stationed aboard USS San Jacinto,
the opportunity to travel, experi-
ence different cultures, and meet
new people during deployment is
a thrill. But they never forget their
primary mission and that it
involves maintaining a forward
military presence around the
world.
Adam R. Newman, son of
Richard Newman of Riverside,
iowa and Becky Howe of
Coralville, Iowa, deployed on the
San Jacinto in November 2000 for
a six-month deployment and will
be returning to the homeport of
Norfolk, Va. in late May 2001.
The guided-missile cruiser is
equipped with the most advanced
naval weapons system and under-
water surveillance system in the
world.
In 1994 Newman graduated
from Waco Community High
School and chose to pursue a
future in the United States Navy
in June of 1996.
"I was too young to make a
firm decision about what I wanted
to do for the rest of my life.
Growing up in rural Iowa left me
with a sense of curiosity about the
rest of the world. I was tired of
watching the world go by on TV
and with the Navy, I could see the
world," said the petty officer sec-
ond class.
Newman plays an important
role in the crew aboard the ship as
a sonar technician.
"I basically hunt submarines
and maintain all of our electronic
gear. I am the underwater ears of
the ship while we are underway,
providing safety from all elements
for the crew," he said.
Some of the most exciting
rewards about serving in the Navy
are the different ports you get to
see around the world.
"The British Virgin Islands
were beautiful. It's hard to single
out ports overseas because most
of them were new and they're all
exciting in their own way. I have
seen everything from the leaning
tower of Pisa to the Vatican," he
said.
Newman, married to the for-
mer Melissa S. Langreck, has
taken advantage of his career in
the militat:y by making major
achievements and setting goals
for his future.
"Making second-class petty
officer in three years was a very
big achievement for me. I have
also seen the world, which is
exciting..I have been to 10-12
countries. It is amazing what you
can accomplish when you put
your mind to it," he said.
Newman believes his current
job is very rewarding and is mak-
ing plans for his future career.
"I plan on starting a business
with my best friend next spring.
The Navy has given me an oppor-
tunity to achieve a goal and how
to succeed. I know that I can do
anything I put. my mind to."
Whatever his future holds,
Newman, like all Sailors, will
look back on this time in his life
with fond memories. He'll also
have the pride that comes with
serving in a Navy uniform.
Wendy Bodeka is a journalist
assigned to the Public Affairs Center
in Norfolk, VA.
Johnson County
Sheriff's Report
The following is a list of inci-
dents investigated by the
Johnson County Sheriff's
Department March 13 to March
19 in the Lone Tree area:
March 14
• 7:06 p.m., 200 Kimberly
Rd.: A 1997 Plymouth Voyager
needed to be unlocked.
° 10:08 p.m., BJ's Locker
Room: Subject in the business
was motioning toward two other
subjects who were outside the
business.
March 15
• 3:48 p.m., E. Jayne St./E.
Elm St.: A blue Trans Am or
Camaro was reportedly racing
around town.
• 9:45 p.m., 206 W. Linn St.:
Report of a fire.
March 16
"10:04 a.m., E. Jayne St.: A
[yellow 4-wheeler was reported-
Ily speeding up and down street
]near where children were out
[playing. An adult was driving.
[ March 17 •
] 10:40 p.m., 301 N. Devoe
ist.: Report of a loud party.
[ March 18
[ ° 2:01 p.m., Lone Tree: A
"traffic complaint regarding a
iblue Camaro. Vehicle was
reported|y dirty. Two white
males in vehicle. Passenger was
wearing a cap.
March 19
• 5:40 p.m., Across from the
post office: A silver S10 Blazer
needed to be unlocked.
• 8:57 p.m., 1i7 W.
Commercial St.: A person
reportedly fell.
(319) 648-5555 • 3030 Hwy. 22 Riverside
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Army Rangers Backed
by American Legion
According to a press release
from The American Legion, US
Army Rangers, supported by the
nation's largest veteran's organi-
zation, won their fight to maintain
their own distinctive headgear.
The Army announced today
that soldiers who currently don't
wear a beret will wear the black
beret that was once the sole
province of the Rangers. But the
Army will switch the Ranger's
beret to another color, as recom-
mended by 75th Ranger
Commander Col. P.K. Keen.
"The Rangers will wear a tan
beret of their very own, and if the
Rangers are satisfied, then the
men and women of the American
Legion are satisfied, just as we
said from the very start of this
controversy," Ray G. Smith,
National Commander of The
American Legion, said.
The Rangers should remain the
only unit authorized to wear their
hard-earned black.beret, but "if
Army brass insists that the total
force must wear the black beret,
then the Rangers should be autho-
rized a distinctive color of their
own," Smith said in his Feb. 1
statement. Army Chief of Staff
General Eric Shinseki endorsed
the Rangers' request for a tan
beret.
"Building morale in the armed
forces requires many things:
strong leadership, modern equip-
ment, ample training, and clear-
cut missions that protect our vital
national interests," Smith said.
"Tradition also occupies a place in
upholding esprit de corps. The
Army's original plan would have
destroyed a hallowed Ranger tra-
dition, undermined morale, and
addressed none of the other essen-
tials."
"The men and women of The
American Legion were proud to
Help make the
world sale
from 40
neuromuscular
diseases.
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Adam R. Newman, a Sailor aboard the USS San Jaclr
Photo courtesy of the United States Navy
take up the Rangers' cause, from
the earliest phone calls from right-
fully disgruntled Rangers. We
would do it again. We would have
p'eferred that the black beret
remain the sole symbol of the
Rangers, but Col. Keen came up
with a solution and Gen. Shineski,
to his credit, accepted a policy that
respects the Rangers' heritage,"
Smith said.
During his appearance on C-
SPAN's "Washington Journal,"
Smith fielded numerous calls
from viewers seeking The
American Legion's position on
the beret issue. The organization,
comprised of 2.8 million wartime
veterans, also received countless
pleas for support, mostly from
West Point Academy Night, March
Senator Chuck Grassley
announced that he will sponsor
"West Point Academy Night" to
provide military academy infor-
mation for Iowa high school stu-
dents and their parents on
Thursday, March 22, at 7:00 p.m.,
at the Collins Plaza Hotel in
Cedar Rapids.
Grassley encourages all inter-
ested high school students to
attend the program, which is
designed to inform students how
to seek a nomination and appoint-
ment to West Point Military
Academy in West Point, New
York. Sen. Grassley's regional
director from his Cedar Rapids
office, Mary Day, will attend the
information session on his behalf.
"Military academies offer a
wonderful option for outstanding
students who are making a deci-
sion about their futures and high-
er education needs," Grassley
said.
"I recommend that interested
high school students ar
parents attend West Poi
It's a good opportunity tol
questions answered abo01
tary academy," Grassley s
Captain Darby /d
Admissions. Officer fr0i
Point, will present the
and take questions fro|
pants. State Coordinator frr
Point Academy, Lt. Ricl¢
will also attend.
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For more informatio.s,
Lt. Rich Gaard at 319-3
Students interested in] a
an application cin do s"
Grassley's Washington o
Students should starL
cation process during th
year in high school.
For application mai
more information, cont
Chuck Grassley, 135 H
Washington, D.C., 2050! I
His e-mail address is: !!
chuckgrassley @ grasS
ate.gov
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Dr. Greg Schnoebelen D.V.M.
• Call For An Appointment
Hours'. •Evening Appointments
' 'g Monday Available
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm .Drop-offs Welcome
Thursday .Boarding
t Friday
.............. Dogs, Cats and Pocket Pets
Tuesday 8 am - noon (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters)
Saturday
Rangers and Ranger veterans.
Answering invitations from angry
Rangers, members of the organi-
zation's national staff attended a
rally on the National Mall protest-
ing the Army's original plan.
KALONA AND
RIVERSIDE
MINI-STORAGE
5x10 to 10x30
Units
Available
319-648-00.949
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Friday,
March 38th
6- 9 p.m.
Carryouts 5 to 6 p.m. onl
Public Welcome
Riverside VFW
1259 Riverside Rd 319-648"27