Senator John Thune is cur- rently accepting applications from college students inter- ested in serving as interns this fall in his Washington, DC office, as well as his Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls offices. Senator Thune’s internship program allows students to gain valuable insight by learn- ing how a Senate office oper- ates. Interns in state offices will participate in constituent service and state outreach activities, as well as assisting the state staff, while students in the Washington, DC office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process, give Capitol tours, and attend Senate votes and hearings. Both in-state and Washington, DC internships will allow stu- dents to work closely with con- stituents, hone their research and writing skills, and learn a multitude of office skills. “Interning in a Senate office is a great opportunity for stu- dents who are interested in government to serve their state while gaining valuable experience for the future,” said Senator Thune. Senator Thune is a mem- ber of the Senate Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Small Business. College students who are interested in interning for Sen- ator Thune should submit a resume and cover letter, by July 30, 2010, to: Senator John Thune, Attn: Jen Fierro, Intern Coordina- tor, 493 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 By Fax to: 202-228-5429 Or by E-mail to: jen_fier- [email protected] For questions or more infor- mation, please call 202-224- 2321. LATI announces honor roll Deb Shephard, Lake Area Technical Institute president, announces the current honor roll. A minimum grade point average of 3.25 and full-time status is required of LATI honor students. Justin Mockler of Vermil- lion received this honor. He is majoring in diesel technology. Local student named to MSU Moorhead’s dean’s list The Minnesota State Uni- versity Moorhead dean's list has been announced for the spring semester 2010. To be recognized for this academic achievement students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor. Stephanie Morse, Vermil- lion, was named to Moorhead’s dean list. She is majoring in film studies and social work. MSU Moorhead, with an enrollment of 7,480 students, is a comprehensive univer- sity offering 69 undergradu- ate majors with 95 emphases and options, 16 pre-profes- sional studies, 13 graduate programs, and 31 areas of licensure preparation. MSU Moorhead is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Renner on dean’s list Emily K. Renner of Ver- million has earned a place on the Idaho State University 2010 spring semester deans list for the College of Arts and Sciences, announced Scott S. Hughes, Ph.D., interim dean of the college. To qualify for the deans list, students must complete at least 12 semester credits and receive a grade point average of 3.66 or higher. Ford named to dean’s honor list Lydia Ford, daughter of Steven and Pamela Ford of Vermillion, was named to the dean’s honor list at Morn- ingside College for the 2010 spring semester. Each semester the dean’s honor list recognizes stu- dents who achieve a 3.67 grade point average or better and complete at least 12 credits of course work with no grade below a “C-.” Morningside College enrolled 2,036 full-time and part-time students for the 2009 fall term and welcomes students of all faiths and back- grounds. Morningside offers five bachelor’s degrees, includ- ing a bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music, bachelor of music education, and of nursing, and a master of arts in teaching degree. The college was founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church and remains affiliated with the United Methodist Church today. Local students receive awards The following students from Vermillion received awards during the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology’s 59th Annual Honors Convocation. The event was held recently at the School of Mines, an engi- neering and science univer- sity in Rapid City. The Honors Convocation is held to present awards to students and friends of the university in recognition of their outstanding service and academic achievements. • Shannon Robinet, inter- disciplinary sciences, Student Academic Achievement Award. • Jacey Wipf, interdisci- plinary sciences, Student Academic Achievement Award. Area students named to NDSU dean’s list Area South Dakota stu- dents were among the 2,848 North Dakota State Univer- sity students to be placed on the spring 2010 dean’s list. Students must earn a 3.50 grade point average or high- er and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits to qualify. Students receiving this honor are Whitney Feimer, Meckling, majoring in envi- ronmental design and Nathaniel Gronseth, Wakon- da, majoring in criminal justice. SDSU students named to dean’s list The following students have been named to the dean's list for academic excel- lence during the Spring 2010 semester at South Dakota State University. To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU's eight colleges, stu- dents must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students with an asterisk received a perfect 4.0 grade point average. College of Arts & Sci- ence Greene, Sarah Beth*, Beresford Manning, Mary Jo, Beres- ford Hanson, Kyle Thomas, Elk Point Hutcheson, Hali Marie, Elk Point Hanson, Landon Loren, Viborg College of Agricultural & Biological Sciences Clay, Ryan Duane*, Beres- ford Bye, Brian Todd, Gayville Bumsted, Jarrod , Vermil- lion Hubert, Kyle Joseph*, Ver- million Colleges of Agricultur- al & Biological Scienses/ General Studies Frohling, Amanda Lee*, Vermillion Hammond, Paul Chadima, Vermillion Larsen, Troy Richard, Viborg College of Education & Human Sciences Kaltenbach, Trista Eliza- beth, Beresford Strom, JoAnna Clare*, Beresford Larsen, Myles Todd, Elk Point McInerney, Linley Kate, Elk Point Carlson, Casey Dean, Ver- million Colleges of Education & Human Sciences/ Engineering Ekeren, Jesse Glendon, Volin Colleges of Education & Human Sciences/ General Studies Jepsen, Shannon Marie*, Meckling College of Engineering Bogue, Steven Douglas, Beresford Auch, Matthew Isaac*, Centerville Hasenbank, Christopher B, Elk Point Schroeder, Clinton Caleb*, Irene Schaack, Alexander Davis, Vermillion College of General Studies Iles, Demaree Jay*, Ver- million College of Nursing Buum, Courtney Jane*, Beresford Carlson, Sara Joyce, Beresford Glover, Brittany Nicole*, Burbank Knutson, Alison Jeane*, Centerville Lawler, Allison Marie*, Elk Point Olson, Michelle Mary*, Meckling Burton, Maureen*, Ver- million College of Pharmacy Bruinsma, Reina Allaraye, Elk Point Chicoine, Amanda, Lynn*, Elk Point Wurtz, Kimberly Ann, Elk Point Rudd, Jessica Marie, Irene Krier, Tia Alexandra, Ver- million The Clay County Youth Trust Fund, Inc. Board of Directors would like to announce the 2010 scholar- ship recipients. 4-H Scholarships were awarded to Megan Bottolf- son, Kelsy Fallan and Ashley Ouellette, all 2010 graduates of Vermillion High School. Megan, the daughter of Mark and Beth Bottolfson, will be attending South Dakota State University to major in Nurs- ing. Kelsy, the daughter of David and Julie Fallan, is planning to attend Southeast Technical Institute and will major in Early Childhood. The daughter of Alan and Sheri Ouellette, Ashley will be studying Dental Hygiene at the University of South Dakota. Centennial Scholarships were awarded to 13 students this year. Sierra Allen, a 2010 grad- uate of Vermillion High School and the daughter of Laura Dimock, will be attend- ing the University of Nebras- ka-Lincoln to major in Biolo- gy (Pre-Med). Jennifer Bye, the daughter of Brook and Shelly Bye and a 2010 grad- uate of Vermillion High School, will be studying Phar- macy at South Dakota State University. The daughter of James Devine, Jen Devine is a 2010 Irene-Wakonda grad- uate and will be entering the Marketing Program at South- east Technical Institute in Sioux Falls. Emma Getzin, the daughter of Rich and Lois Getzin, is a 2010 Vermillion High School graduate and is planning on attending the University of South Dakota to study Biology/Pre-Med. Molly Hansen, a 2006 graduate of Beresford High School, is a double major student in Ele- mentary and Special Educa- tion at the University of South Dakota. Molly is the daughter of Jeff and Kay Hansen, Centerville. Patrick Haught, the son of Rick Haught and a 2010 graduate of Vermillion High School, will be studying Education Psy- chology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The daughter of Douglas and Ruth Hessman, Casey Hess- man is a 2010 Irene-Wakon- da graduate. She plans to attend the University of South Dakota to enter the Mortuary Science program. Stacie Kjelden, the daughter of Jeff Kjelden, will be attend- ing the University of South Dakota to major in Elemen- tary Education. Stacie is a 2010 graduate of Vermillion High. Lacey Leichtnam, is a 2010 Vermillion High grad- uate and the daughter of Les and Rita Leichtnam. Lacey plans to attend the Universi- ty of South Dakota and will enroll in the Health Sciences program. Hannah Nehlich- Arobba and Sophia Nehlich- Arobba are the daughters of Kris and Jim Kallsen and Alex Arobba and are 2010 graduates of Vermillion High School. Sophia plants to attend South Dakota State University and major in Ele- mentary Education. Hannah is undecided as to where she will attend school and what her major will be. Justin Polley, the son of Rod Polley and a 2010 grad- uate of Irene-Wakonda High School, will be attending South Dakota State Univer- sity to major in Athletic Training. The son of Joe and Debra Sokolowski, Daniel Sokolowski plans to attend the University of South Dako- ta and major in Business or Human Resources. Daniel is a 2010 graduate of Irene- Wakonda High School. The Clay County Youth Trust Fund awards are pre- sented annually to Clay County residents. The Venard, 4-H and Centennial Scholarship applicants must be Clay County youth and attending or will be attending a higher school of education. All applicants must demon- strate abilities in scholastics, leadership and citizenship. Scholarships are funded from the Clay County Youth Trust Fund, Inc., a non-prof- it organization designed to provide financial aid to Clay County youth. It is adminis- tered by a Board of Directors comprised of Cathi Powell, Phyllis Sternquist, Sharron Jensen, Mike Carlson, Julie Fallan, Deb Christensen and Ray Passick. Rose and Vi Venard were the principal founders and contributors to the fund. Memorials and gifts to the fund are tax-exempt. The board thanks all who donate each year. This generosity makes it possible to award so many Clay County youth help with their educational needs. For more information, contact any board member or the Clay County Extension Office. www.plaintalk.net V ARIETY Vermillion Plain Talk • June 25 • 2010 • 7 SCHOLASTICS CCYTF Board announces 2010 scholarship recipients Ouellette Hessman Sokolowski Getzin H. Nehlich-Arobba Devine Bye Polley Fallan Leichtnam Bottolfson Hansen Haught Allen S. Nehlich-Arobba Kjelden The identity of the featured celebrity is found within the answers in the puzzle. In order to take the TV Challenge, unscramble the letters noted with asterisks within the puzzle. ACROSS 1. Role on “How I Met Your Mother” 4. “Come to __”; ’04 sitcom 8. “Ask This __ House” 11. Historical period 12. __ Jannings 13. Go quickly 14. Role on “Desperate Housewives” (2) 17. Fragrance line for men 18. Boat propeller 19. Flying insect 21. “The Little Girl Who Lives Down the __”; 1976 Jodie Foster film 24. 1996 outstanding drama series Emmy winner 25. Word in the title of Howie’s game show 26. “Step __ Step” (1991-98) 27. Where to find Providence: abbr. 28. __ Bridges 30. Reddish animal 32. Ed Norton’s portrayer 34. Potter’s title on “M*A*S*H”: abbr. 35. Sitcom for Ed O’Neill (2) 41. Suffix for legal or journal 42. Wading bird 43. Singer Bobby 44. Sally Field, for one, on her 1967-70 sitcom 45. “The Front __”; 1974 Lemmon/Matthau film 46. “When Do We __?”; ’05 Jack Klugman movie DOWN 1. __ Aviv 2. Suffix for green or mock 3. Carvey and Delany 4. “__ ’n’ Tillie”; 1972 Carol Burnett movie 5. Qt. or gal. 6. “__ in the Sky”; 1996 John Goodman film 7. “The Sun __ Rises”; 1957 Errol Flynn movie 8. Scarlett, for one 9. Mel Gibson’s age 10. “Gloria in excelsis __” 15. “Northern __” (1990-95) 16. “Phone __ __ a Stranger”; 1952 Bette Davis movie 19. Jack of “Dragnet” 20. Actor Gross 22. Tea Leoni’s role on “The Naked Truth” 23. Role on “The Waltons” 29. One of the sextuplets on “Jon & Kate Plus 8” 31. Castor Oyl’s sister 33. “College Road __”; 2008 Martin Lawrence movie 34. “Cold __” 35. “__ in Trees” 36. Columbus school, familiarly 37. Celtics’ org. 38. Item on a dried fruit tray 39. __ Thompson 40. “Are We There __?”; 2005 Ice Cube movie © Zap2it TV CROSSWORD Senator Thune’s office accepting fall internship applications