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Western Carolinian, March 24, 1988 (Volume 53 Number 23)

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  • News The Western Carolinian Page-2 Thursday, March 24,1988 ...Continued From Front Page Africa ogy and practical training directly to community groups and farmers In the countries. It Is being led by Wlnrock International Institute for Agricultural Development of Arkansas, which received a five-year SI.85 million matching grant from the US Agency for International Development. Western has a $250,000 grant to coordinate the efforts of project participants—scientists from Mississippi State University's Center for Seed Technology and workers for Catholic Relief Services, Lutheran World Relief and Save the Children Federation. The Peace Corps' African Food Systems Initiative is also assisting. The project participants belong to the Joint PVO (Private Voluntary Organizatlons)/Unlver- slty Rural Development Center, a consortium of 30 universities and voluntary organizations that collaborate on expertise to carry out world relief projects. The Joint Center In headquartered at WCU. University members are WCU, Auburn, East Carolina, Drexel, Mississippi State, NC A&T, Arizona, Georgia. Virginia Tech, and Virginia State. Organizational members are Wlnrock International Institute for Agricultural Development. Andean Rural Health Care. CARE, Catholic Relief Services, Christian Children's Fund, Church World Services, CODEL, Habitat for Humanity, Heifer Project International, Lutheran World Relief, dation, Opportunities Industrialization Centers International Inc.. Pan American Development Foundation, Phelps Stokes Fund, Project Concern International. Save the Children Federation. SIFAT (Servants In Faith and Technology), Technoserve Inc.. and Volunteers In Technical Assistance. Currently, the Joint Center is administering a ffve-year, $ 1.5 million water harvestlng/aquacul- ture project In 33 Third World countries. The project Is funded by AID and carried out by six organizations and Auburn University. The Joint Center was founded In 1979 to strengthen development work and to design strategies for rural areas. Services Include management skills, technical assistance, applied research, training and data processing. Increase in Peace Corps Volunteer Readjustment Allowance Announced Peace Corps has announced an increase «fce-med,cal and dental care' ^ VaCati0n and the monthly readjustment allowance paid to n9 eX^^. who has visited Peace Corps programs .Pla^^LV°|Un V Complete 1heir in more than 60 developing countries, said she author ized the Increase to help current volunteers and to provide additional Incentives to those Interested In Peace Corps. Congress approved a similar readjustment Increase from $125 to $175 a month in 1982. "Our volunteers work so hard," she said. "It's in service overseas. Loret Miller Ruppe, Peace Corps director since 1981, approved a $25 Increase In the allowance earned by Peace Corps volunteers and trainees. The Increase, to $200 a month effective In ...Continued From Front Page Ground seminars while adding special Interest programs for teachers and other educators from across the state. The 41,000-square-foot core facility will contain meeting and seminar rooms, reception area, dining room, and an amphitheater on the first floor. Administrative offices will be located on the second floor. Flanking the core facility will be two residential units, each with 24 rooms. Cost for the project Is approximately $5.8 million. General contractor is Powers Construction Co. of Florence, SC. NCCAT. a unit of The University of North Carolina, conducts a year-round program of seminars for the state's exemplary public school teachers. Established by the General Assembly in the spring of 1985, pilot programs were held in the summers of 1985 and 1986. Full-time operations began In September 1987 In temporary quarters on the WCU campus. To date, approximately 900 teachers from all areas of the state have attended NCCAT seminars. Meals for Millions, Near East Foun- State Legislature Endorses Firearms TVaining Centers At Its meeting last week, a legislative committee recommendations on wildlife firearms training centers to the studying hunters' safety unanimously endorsed the Idea of 1989 General Assembly. wildlife firearms training centers located around the state. The The 10-person legislative committee has been study- centers would offer shooting ranges for new and licensed ing mandatory hunter safety and education programs and hunters and wildlife officers to gain practice In the safe use of other matters affecting wildlife as authorized by the Legislative firearms. Research Commission after the 1987 session of the General Assembly In August. An overwhelming majority of people attending pub lie hearings recently held statewide by the WRC expressed support for the Idea of mandatory firearms safety courses for young and new hunters. The 1987 General Assembly passed hunter safety legislation which required the use of blaze orange by big game hunters. Hunting accidents and fatalities have decreased dramatically since the legislation was adopted. January, is Intended to ease the readjustment f rewardthe|r sacrifices and their commlt- process when volunteers return home.after working ^™ ece and ^ an ,ncrease in the in a developing country for at least iwo years. ™ ^T^m for ^readjustment. We all wish It Under the new rate, a volunteer serving a ^^^j^ comfUe wlth the long fct of two-year assignment earns a total readjustment al- peacemaking that the agency faces." lowance of $4,800. not including their training pe- P^We%°^^S^ $146.i million from the rlod. One-third Is given to the volunteer Just before completion of service, with the remaining two- thirds sent to his or her home In the United States. In addition to the readjustment allowance. Peace Corps provides extensive cultural. The Study Committee on Hunter's Safety and Wildlife will ask the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) to examine the feasibility of establishing such centers which could be used to train first-time buyers of hunting licenses, as well as officers of WRC and other law enforcement officers, on firearms safety. The commission will be asked to report its findings back to the committee which will use the information to make Youth for Vietnam Veterans Scholarship Applications are now being accepted for the PVA/Youth for Vietnam Veterans Scholarship Fund, announced R. Jack Powell, executive director of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). Powell said, "Applicants must be'the natural or legally-adopted son or daughter of an Honorably Discharged veteran who served on active military duty In the Vietnam theater of war from August 4,1964 to May 8, 1975, who was: Killed in action; died "in country;' listed as missing in action; a prisoner of war; disabled with 100% service-connected rating; or rated as 100% disabled for Veterans Administration pension purposes, as the result of a spinal cord injury or disease (such as multiple sclerosis)." Each scholarship grant will be $1,500 and Congress for fiscal year 1988, permitting an Increase In volunteer levels and funding a number of Improvements In the agency's worldwide operations. Congress has directed Peace Corps to ex- , pand to a worldwide volunteer corps of 10,000 by 1992, language and technical training In the country of ^ dQub||ng ^ mmber )n ^^ overseas The ^—————"^———"—^— agency is actively expanding Its links with the private sector, universities, minority organizations, civic groups and organized labor to achieve this goal through a Leadership For Peace campaign which Involves all segments of American society. Peace Corps is particularly Interested in recruiting minorities, older Americans, and those trained In technical fields, such as biology, forestry, agronomy and animal husbandry. Peace Corps service offers a number of benefits to college students who have just earned degrees in specialty fields. It gives them an opportunity to test the theories and practices they learned In the classroom. They gain a cross cultural experience In an International setting and learn another language. In some instances, portions of student loan obligations can be cancelled for Peace Corps service under legislation passed by Congress. A number of undergraduate overseas internship opportunities also are available. More than 5.200 Peace Corps Volunteers and trainees are working In more than 60 developing countries in grassroots, self-help projects in agriculture, education, forestry, fisheries, health and small enterprise development. Through Peace Corps, more than 120,000 Americans have served in more than 90 developing nations since 1961. For more information and an application, please call toll-free (800)424-8580, ext. 93 or write: Peace Corps, Room P-301, Box 717, Washington, D.C. 126,.. applicants must be enrolled In or accepted by, an accredited four-year Institution of higher learning. The student's academic performance, community and extracurricular activities, as well as financial need will be considered in the award criteria. Powell added that completed applications and required submissions must be postmarked no later than May 31.1988. For an application or more information, contact: Scholarship Committee; c/o Paralyzed Veterans of America; 801 18th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20006; or, consult your telephone book for the PVA Service Office or Chapter nearest you. The PVA/ Youth for Vietnam Veterans Scholarship Fund was Initiated by a group of stu- ion Deadlines For The Western Carolinian .........................n.rNooti mature 6 The E<IHor......5 EM. Mond ve Columns 5 P.M. Fridi ...5 P.M. Mom .5 P.M. Monc Pers Clas Disp .............. *******-»***' The most exciting few hours you'll spend all week Run. Climb. Rappel. Navigate. Lead. And develop the confidence and skills you won't get from a textbook. Enroll in Army ROTC as one of vour electives. Get the facts today. BE ALL YOU CAN BE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MAJOR FRENCH AT 227 - 7438 ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS FOR YOU The Peace Corps is an exhilarating two year experience that will last a lifetime. Working at a professional level that ordinarily might take years of apprenticeship back home, volunteers find the career growth they're looking for and enjoy a unique experience in the developing world. International firms and government agencies value the skills and knowledge mastered during Peace Corps service. Peace Corps Representatives will be at Western Carolina U. April 5th and 6th. Sign up for interviews at: The Co-op and Placement Office Peace Corps The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love
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