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Top Stories - April, 2004

Vasquez arrives in Azerbaijan
US Peace Corps chief arrives in Azerbaijan 30 April 2004


Venezuela RPCV heads Pacific Coast League
Venezuela RPCV Branch B. Rickey has been President of the Pacific Coast League since 1997 when the Triple-A classification reorganized from three leagues into two 30 April 2004


RPCV Rachel Zelon rescues Iraqi Jews
RPCV Rachel Zelon rescues remaining Iraqi Jews 29 April 2004


Maria Shriver Wields Growing Influence
Maria Shriver Wields Growing Influence 29 April 2004


Vasquez attends CD Conference in Kyrgyzstan
Peace Corps Director Attends Annual Country Director Conference in Kyrgyz Republic, Visits with Volunteers 29 April 2004


Cameroon RPCV has big plans for sailboat
Cameroon RPCV App Applegate has big plans for 80-foot sailboat 28 April 2004


Chris Matthews celebrates 7 years of Hardball
Swaziland RPCV Chris Matthews celebrates 7 years hosting "Hardball" on MSNBC 28 April 2004


Donna Shalala mentioned as VP contender
Iran RPCV Donna Shalala mentioned as long shot Democratic Vice-Presidential contender 28 April 2004


DDN stories spur Atlanta area volunteers
News Reports from Dayton Daily News only spur Atlanta area volunteers to join Peace Corps 28 April 2004


Support the troops by bringing them home
RPCV Tom Maertens says Support the troops by bringing them home 27 April 2004


Rep Turner says increase PC to 25,000 volunteers
Jim Turner (D-Crockett), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, released a plan today to eliminate the threat of al-Qaeda to the United States that includes increasing the Peace Corps to 25,000 volunteers 27 April 2004


RPCV Shaun McNally is a candidate for Congress
RPCV Shaun McNally is a candidate for Congress in Connecticut's 2nd district 27 April 2004


RPCV builds Arabic language program
Dan Lutz, who has done Peace Corps work in Afghanistan and Iran, builds Arabic language program in Denver schools 26 April 2004


Venezuela RPCV inducted to Polish Hall of Fame
Venezuela RPCV and Minnesota State Senator Bob Kierlin inducted to Polish Hall of Fame 25 April 2004


Guinea-Bissau RPCV writes "Maid Marian"
When author Elsa Watson was serving in the Peace Corps in Guinea-Bissau, she began writing "Maid Marian," the story of Robin Hood's fair lady 25 April 2004


No Peace Corps paychecks came
The Peace Corps official came around to deliver us our paychecks, no one came. The next day passed and nothing 25 April 2004


Sargent Shriver: A Muscular Idealism
Sargent Shriver: A Muscular Idealism 23 April 2004


RPCV heads Moscow mission of AIDS Foundation
Costa Rica RPCV Marty Bell heads of the Moscow mission of the AIDS Foundation East-West 22 April 2004


Children paying price in Iraq says Bellamy
"The fighting in Iraq is exacting a heavy toll," said UNICEF Executive Director and former Peace Corps director Carol Bellamy, "and children are paying with their lives." 22 April 2004


John Dellenback honored with nature trail
Dunes trail name to honor Peace Corps Director John Dellenback 22 April 2004


Jamaica remembers 42 years of PC
The Peace Corps - giving to Jamaica for 42 years 21 April 2004


PCV helped create howler monkey preserve
Rob Horwich, director of Community Conservation served in the Peace Corps in 1985 in Belize when he helped the community create the howler monkey preserve 21 April 2004


RPCV helps Moldova family of artisans
Clara Morris said she's selling decorative goose eggs to help support a family of artisans she met three years ago while volunteering with the Peace Corps in Moldova 21 April 2004


Bush says PC to reengage in Solomon Islands
President Bush assured the Solomon Islands ambassador that Peace Corps will be reengaged in Solomon islands at the appropriate time 21 April 2004


Was Sargent Shriver ‘knifed’ by Kennedy?
Was Sargent Shriver ‘knifed’ by Kennedy? 20 April 2004


Samoa RPCV helps stroke victims
Samoa RPCV Les Bissell suffered his stroke two years ago when he was just 37 years old. Bissell is now sailing around the world to give hope to other stroke victims who are still trying to cope with their new lives 20 April 2004


Kerry downplays national-service plan
Not until the Q&A did Kerry mention his national-service plan, which promises a free college ride for up to 200,000 students willing to do two-year tours in service professions like teaching or law enforcement 20 April 2004


RPCV reflects on call for Iraq democracy
Whenever I hear U.S. politicians talk about spreading democracy to Iraq, I reflect on my old Peace Corps days in Cameroon. While Peace Corps volunteers generally remain pretty innocuous in the realm of foreign relations, I can only imagine the reaction if I had gone to Cameroon packing weapons claiming I was there to help. Not good. 20 April 2004


RPCVs recall safety incident in South Africa
Bill and Charlotte England recall stint in Peace Corps in South Africa when a couple of hoodlums from the village came into their house with a gun 20 April 2004


How to FOIA the Peace Corps
How to FOIA the Peace Corps 19 April 2004


PCV worked with Jamaica National Dance Theater
Marilyn Landry worked with the National Dance Theater of Jamaica during a stint in the Peace Corps. 19 April 2004


RPCV Ken Rutherford is land mine activist
Survivor Mauritania RPCV Ken Rutherford grows into activist foe of land mines 19 April 2004


RPCV recalls birth control program in India
It isn't easy selling the idea of birth control to high school dropouts with no decent job prospects, India RPCV Carl Pope said. He told a story about riding his bike down a rural road in India and being stopped by a peasant who asked what he was doing. The man couldn't grasp the concept of family planning or why he should care. 18 April 2004


Bush proclaims National Volunteer Week
President Bush proclaims National Volunteer Week 17 April 2004


RPCV writes on Turkmenistan water problems
A Returned Volunteer writes on Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niyazov's conflicted approach to the country's water problems 16 April 2004


Maria Shriver writes 'What's Happening to Grandpa?'"
'What's Happening to Grandpa?' expresses life experiences of illustrator, governor's wife 16 April 2004


Chris Shays faces opposition
Westport First Selectwoman Diane Farrell, a Democrat campaigning for Congress against U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, raised more money than the incumbent did in the last quarter, according to documents filed yesterday with the Federal Election Commission 16 April 2004


Peter McPherson meets with RPCVs
Peru RPCV and MSU President M. Peter McPherson meets with RPCVs and Prospective PCVs 15 April 2004


Turkey RPCV speaks at Human Rights Award banquet
Turkey RPCV Elaine R. Jones to speak at Human Rights Award banquet 15 April 2004


RPCV in Afro-American Hall of Fame
India RPCV Morgan Little inducted in Delaware Afro-American Hall of Fame 15 April 2004


Celeste says Colorado College fortunes on rise
Former Peace Corps Director Richard Celeste says Colorado College fortunes on rise 15 April 2004


Kerry proposes tuition money for public service
Kerry proposes tuition money for public service plan 14 April 2004


Shriver Book Part of Smithsonian Program
Shriver Book Part of Smithsonian Program 14 April 2004


Ready Reserve designates Peace Corps
New 15-month enlistees can get education funds and can serve as a member of a National Service Program designated by the secretary of defense -- either AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps 14 April 2004


RPCV is candidate for the "educator astronaut" program
Dominican Republic RPCV Joe Acaba is candidate for the "educator astronaut" program 14 April 2004


RPCV says Iraq has look of a no-win situation
RPCV Tom Maertens says Iraq has look of a no-win situation 13 April 2004


Philippines RPCV named Provost at SUNY Oswego
Philippines RPCV Dr. Susan M. Coultrap-McQuin named Provost at SUNY Oswego 13 April 2004


RPCV Steve Schipani works on Laos eco-tourism
"My vision is to make Laos the center of eco-tourism in South-East Asia," says Thailand RPCV Steve Schipani 13 April 2004


Brooks named PC Congressional Relations Director
Michelle K. Brooks named New Peace Corps Congressional Relations Director 13 April 2004


Peace Corps seeing landmark interest
Another option, the Peace Corps, is seeing landmark interest, said spokeswoman Barbara Daly. She credits the Bush administration's focus on volunteer service for the uptick in interest. During the January to March application period, 4,002 people sent in applications in 2004, compared with 2,576 in 2001, representing about a 65 percent increase, Daly said. 12 April 2004


5.7 million visit PC Web Site
"We had 5.7 million people visiting our Web site in 2003," said Peace Corps spokewoman Barbara Daly. 12 April 2004


Peace Corps may be as antiquated as VW Beetles
The notion of the Peace Corps may be as antiquated as VW Beetles and Vietnam War protests, but community service is still as vital in the age of VW Passats and Iraq War protests 12 April 2004


PC discusses volunteers with Vietnam
The Peace Corps has been invited to discuss sending volunteers to Vietnam 11 April 2004


Nepal RPCV writes "Sons of Camelot"
'Sons of Camelot': The Fates and the Kennedys by Nepal RPCV Laurence Leamer 11 April 2004


Gearan recalls Mogadishu incident
Former Peace Corps Director Mark Gearan recalls that after bodies of soldiers were dragged through the streets of Mogadishu "Making the case for the involvement was the challenge President Clinton had, and it was not met." 10 April 2004


"Sarge" - a Biography of Sargent Shriver
An Interview with Scott Stossel: Author of "Sarge" - a Biography of Sargent Shriver 10 Apr


An RPCV questions 911 commission
An RPCV member of "Families of September 11" comments on Condoleeza Rice's testimony before the 9/11 Commission 9 Apr


Kerry says Peace Corps-type programs would be deficit-neutral
Kerry says his proposals for universal healthcare for children and Peace Corps-type program for high school graduates, would be subject to deficit-neutral requirements 9 Apr


Dayton reporters honored with Poe Award
Dayton reporters honored with Poe Award for Peace Corps series 9 Apr


Tanzania RPCV writes "Einstein Defiant"
Tanzania RPCV Edmund Blair Bolles writes Einstein Defiant: Genius versus Genius in the Quantum Revolution 9 Apr


RPCV is entrepreneur in Russia
RPCV Steven Brown oversees production of tortillas, nacho chips, salsas and other foods for Mexican restaurants in Russia 8 Apr


Turkey RPCV Larry Trask dies in England
Turkey RPCV Larry Trask dies in England 7 Apr


C. Payne Lucas Joins AllAfrica
Peace Corps Togo and Niger Country Director C. Payne Lucas Joins AllAfrica 7 Apr


Moyers writes "Calling of a Generation"
Calling of a Generation by former Peace Corps Deputy Director Bill Moyers 7 April 2004


H.R. 4060 cost estimate completed
Cost Estimate for H.R. 4060: Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004 6 April 2004


Bellamy recals Rwanda anniversary
"Ten years later, the children of Rwanda are still suffering the consequences of a conflict caused entirely by adults," UNICEF Executive Director and former Peace Corps Director Carol Bellamy said 6 April 2004


Gearan says potential running mates impressive
Former Peace Corps Director Mark Gearan says with an impressive stable of potential running mates, Kerry doesn’t need to bring on Clinton 5 April 2004


Ethiopia RPCV named Dean at Wilkes University
Ethiopia RPCV Dr. Paul C. Browne Named Dean of Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership at Wilkes University 5 April 2004


Schwarzenegger honors Sargent Shriver
Schwarzenegger says he now understands what his father-in-law, Sargent Shriver, was talking about all those years while trying to explain "the joy of public service." 6 Apr


Zambia VP commends Peace Corps
Zambia Vice-President commends Peace Corps 6 Apr


Vasquez Congratulates Students at Nixon Library ceremony
Peace Corps Director Congratulates Students during the 10th annual Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace Geography Awards ceremony 5 Apr


Sam Farr speaks at peace pole dedication
Colombia RPCV Sam Farr speaks at peace pole dedication at Merrill College 5 Apr


Senegal RPCV opens thriving African Art gallery
Senegal RPCV Robert Ament turns stint in Peace Corps into a thriving Rochester gallery 5 Apr


Promises not funded are promises not kept
Promises not funded are promises not kept 4 April 2004


Jack Vaughn writes: Inbred Deer in the Fudge Factory
Jack Vaughn writes: Inbred Deer in the Fudge Factory 4 April 2004


Gaddi Vasquez for Orange County Sherriff?
Orange County Register says a face-off between Assemblyman Ken Maddox and Peace Corps Director Gaddi Vasquez for Orange County Sherriff would make a good contest 4 April 2004


A Terrible Mess in Iraq
A Terrible Mess 3 April 2004


Hyde Bill would modify five-year rule
Hyde Bill would create Peace Corps Ombudsman, independent Inspector General, modify five-year rule 2 April 2004


Chicago Early-bird registration extended until April 9
Early-bird registration for the Chicago conference extended until April 9 2 April 2004


Text of HR 4060
Text of HR 4060: Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004 (Introduced in House) 2 April 2004


Barbour honors RPCV Mildred Taylor Day
Barbour declares Friday Mildred Taylor Day for Ethiopia RPCV 2 Apr


Shays, Farr introduce Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2004
RPCV Congressmen Sam Farr and Christopher Shays team up to introduce the Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2004 1 Apr


Iraqi women try to stay course
After an advocate's killing, Iraqi women try to stay course 1 April 2004


An American in Georgia, Georgians in America
Peace Corps Volunteer Christopher Rhodes teaches English to Georgian children in Rustavi 1 April 2004