SCHOLARSHIPS/NOTICES
Arthur S. Bensell Memorial Scholarship 2002-2003
Arthur S. Bensell was an educator, civic leader, Tribal Council member, and
tribal chairman. He spent many years in service to his community and tribe as
mayor of the city of Siletz and as a tribal leader.
Art attended Ohio State University and graduated from Heidelberg College in
1934. During his career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, he served as a teacher,
principal, and reservation principal in Minnesota, Alaska, and North Dakota.
Upon returning to Siletz, Art became involved in tribal business affairs, served
many years on the tribe’s Education Committee, and always strove for better
educational opportunities for tribal members.
In loving memory of Arthur, a memorial fund was established through the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon. It is used to honor and award
tribal members majoring in education. The $1,000 scholarship is administered
by the tribal Education Committee and strengthened by various fund-raising
activities throughout the year.
Inipi-Oyate-Ki
Native American Indian Club - Oregon State Correctional Institute
2002 Dates and Events
Sweat Lodge Ceremonies: Every
Saturday (volunteers vary), noon -
2:45 p.m., outside - all weather except
fog lines.
Regular Club Meetings: First
and third Thursday of each month,
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., inmate dining room.
Drum Practice: Every Sunday,
12:30 p.m. -1:45 p.m., academic area.
Fun Nights: Sept. 19 and Dec.
19, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., inmate dining
room (food, ice cream, and drinks).
Talking Circles: Second
Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. -
8:45 p.m., academic area.
Spirit Run: May 20-24, outside/
inside (weather permitting).
A&D Seminar: June 3-14,
outside/inside (weather permitting).
Graduation in inmate visiting room;
each member is allowed a guest.
Sundance Sweats: Four days;
time/dates depend on our volunteers.
Pow-Wow: Aug. 4, outside after
11:20 a.m. count until 3:15 p.m.
If you have any questions or would
like to participate, please call
503-373-0175 and talk to Mick Glaus,
club supervisor. He will assist you with
the requirements that are necessary to
enter this prison. We look forward to
seeing you. Editor’s note: Please see
Letters to the Editor for more details.
Public Comment Invited
The
U.S.
Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) invites your
written comments on proposed air
quality rules for Idaho, Oregon, and
Washington Indian reservations.
These basic rules, developed
under the Clean Air Act (CAA), would
establish enforceable air pollution
regulations on Indian reservations in
Idaho, Oregon, and Washington where
there currently are no EPA-approved
tribal or state implementation plans.
They would provide air quality
protection for the public within
reservation boundaries by controlling
emissions from sources located within
reservations in a manner similar to how
sources located outside the reservations
are regulated.
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The rules include a program for
identifying air pollution sources,
procedures to follow during air
pollution emergencies, rules for open
burning, and some emission limi
tations for industrial sources.
Copies of the proposed rules are
available by calling 206-553-0977, or
on the Web at http://www.epa.gov/
rlOearth/tribal airrules.htm.
Written comments must be
received no later than June 13, 2002.
Please send your comments to:
David Bray
Office of Air Quality (OAQ-107)
U.S. EPA Region 10
1200 Sixth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101-1128
E-mail to: bray.david@epa.gov
May 2002
To apply for the Arthur S. Bensell Memorial Scholarship, please submit
the following:
1) Documentation of acceptance at an accredited vocational training or higher
education institution, two-year, four-year, or graduate school
2) 1,000-word essay addressing the annual theme: Describe the gift of education
and the benefits that follow.
3) Three letters of recommendation
Essays will be judged on content, organization, and theme development, and
use of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Personal Information
Last name:First name:MI:
SSN:Date of birth:Tribal roll #:
Current mailing address:_________________________________________________
City:State:ZIP:
Permanent mailing address:______________________________________________
City:State:ZIP:
Home phone:Work phone:
Education History
High School: □ Public □ Other
Graduation/GED date:
Higher Ed/AVT Program: □ AA
□ AS
□ BA
DBS
□ Graduate
Graduation date:Degree received:
College/University:Major:
Present Degree Program (2001-2002 Academic Year)
Start date:
Major:
College/University: Degree abbreviation:
Degree name: Graduation date:
Photo: Please submit a photo of good quality for use in newsletters and other
CTSI publications, preferably one in your school or work environment.
Note: Photo is optional and does not reflect on scholarship eligibility.
Certification
Scholarship funds are to be used for academic purposes only.
By accepting the scholarship, I agree to advertising and promotional use of
my name, picture, and biographical information. I understand that:
/ hereby certify that the information provided on this form is true, correct,
and complete to the best of my knowledge. I consent to the release of this
information to other agencies and persons as necessary to determine my eligibility,
budget, and financial need.
Applicant’s signature:Date:
Note: Applications must be received in our office by 4:30 p.m. on June 28,2002.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship may not be
awarded unless a minimum of two applications are received. All correspondence
will be mailed by certified mail to permanent mailing address unless otherwise
requested in writing.
If you have any questions, please call Bev at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 290, or
541-444-8290. Please send applications to Bev Youngman, Programs Manager,
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380.
Scholarships are awarded at the Nesika Iliahee Pow-Wow, the second
weekend in August.