The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced it will hold a DWI checkpoint in Clinton County sometimes during the month of December.

Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer, Troop H, St. Joseph said “The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officers’ input as to probable contact with DWI violators.”

If you witness an individual driving drunk McDonald said to contact law enforcement authorities.

“Intoxicated drivers pose a real danger on Missouri roadways,” said McDonald. “Please assist the Missouri State Highway Patrol in removing impaired drivers from our roadways by contacting us toll-free at 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55.”

MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Upward Bound Math and Science program at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville – a free, hands-on learning experience for eligible high school students in grades nine through 11 – returns to campus Saturday, June 6, through Saturday, July 18, 2015.

High school freshmen, sophomores and juniors seeking to enhance their math and science skills should apply as soon as possible. The postmarked application deadline is Saturday, Feb. 14. Applications may be downloaded and completed from the Upward Bound Math and Science Web site atwww.nwmissouri.edu/trio/ubms/. Counseling Coordinator Linda Davison advises students to thoughtfully consider the short essay questions before printing and mailing the application.

Students from the following schools are eligible for the Northwest UBMS program:

Nebraska

• Falls City High School
• Nebraska City High School

Kansas

• Turner High School (Kansas City)

Iowa

• Bedford High School
• Clarinda High School
• Nishnabotna High School (Farragut/Hamburg)
• Red Oak High School
• Shenandoah High School
• South Page High School (College Springs/Braddyville/Coin/Shambaugh)
• Southwest Valley High School (Corning/Villisca)

Missouri

• North Nodaway R-VI High School (Hopkins)
• North Andrew R-VI High School (Rosendale)
• Worth County R-III High School (Grant City)
• Kansas City schools including:
  • Lincoln College Prep Academy
  • Northeast High School
• St. Joseph schools including:
  • Benton High School
  • Central High School
  • Lafayette High School

All student expenses are covered for the six-week camp, including round-trip mileage and admission for weekend field trips. Previously, students have participated in team-building activities and visited places such as the SAC Museum, Durham Museum and Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb., as well as Kansas City-area attractions like Worlds of Fun, Science City, New Theatre Restaurant and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Funded through the U.S. Department of Education, the UBMS program at Northwest has served young people from the four-state area since 1992. Students, parents and teachers agree that attending the camp can be a life-changing experience.

“Students go back to their home high schools with greater motivation, confidence, self-esteem, excitement and a direction for their lives,” Davison said.

Years after graduating from high school, former students testify that summers spent at UBMS were the best of their lives. Campers experience far more than hands-on math and science projects. They also learn to become self-reliant while developing leadership and social skills.

Participants live in a campus residence hall where they are supervised by qualified and successful college students. Skilled college and high school instructors teach a variety of math and science topics in an environment that minimizes stress and maximizes the joy of learning.

“The quick, lasting bonds that were made with people with similar interests was the part of the program I liked best,” said Rebecca Coyne, a 2014 UBMS participant from Turner High School in Kansas City, Kan. “I also like the diverse backgrounds of the instructors and students. The life lessons were and are valuable.”

Scott Coyne, Rebecca’s brother, added, “I felt accepted and loved, and it only got better as the weeks went on. The outings, the classes, the people and the bonds that were formed were fantastic the whole time.”

The program offers numerous benefits, including:

• Hands-on learning that makes the curriculum exciting and memorable
• Exposure to a variety of math, science and technology topics in a university setting
• Expert, engaging instructors who use innovative teaching techniques
• A laptop computer checked out for every student
• A TI-Nspire CX CAS graphing calculator given to each student who completes the program
• Access to Northwest recreational and academic facilities
• Educational field trips
• The chance to make new friends from other schools
• A student stipend during camp and each semester of the academic year
• Reduced anxiety about attending college after graduating from high school
• Mentoring relationships with college students and instructors
• Possible participation in the “Bridge” program, the equivalent of receiving a $2,400-plus scholarship

For more information about the six-week summer Upward Bound Math and Science camp at Northwest, call 660.562.1632 or 660.562.1538 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Send emails to Davison at [email protected] or Assistant Director Karen Woodard at[email protected].

EFFINGHAM- A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 4 a.m. on Monday in Atchison County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Nissan Maxima driven by David C. Robertson, 43, Atchison, was traveling north on U.S.159. five miles east of Effingham.

The vehicle left the roadway and rolled many times before coming to rest on its top.

Robertson was transported to Mosaic Life Care.

The KHP reported he was not wearing a seat belt.

The St. Joseph Downtown Association lit up  Felix Street Square for the holiday season Saturday.

“Christmas at the Square” will kicked off Saturday at 6 p.m. at Coleman Hawkins Park located at Felix Street Square at Seventh and Felix Streets.

Santa will arrived by carriage at led by members of The Dance Arts Center. Kids got their pictures taken with Santa and live performances were held in the gazebo.

Fanned food donations were also collected for the Second Harvest Community Food Bank.

A countdown to the lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree official marked the start of the holidays to end the festivities Saturday.

The lights will be left up through the rest of December.

The Second Harvest Community food bank announced Monday that is has received official accreditation from the Better Business Bureau making it the first Non-Profit organization in Northwest Missouri to receive that approval.

The food bank said in a news release that it is now an official BBB accredited Charity meeting the BBB’s Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards.

“We are excited that Second Harvest is the first Better Business Bureau accredited charity in the St. Joseph area,” said Chad Higdon, executive director. “The Better Business Bureau accreditation is an honor, and we are pleased to announce we have met these high standards to help provide trust and confidence for our donors, partner agencies and members who depend on us for services.”

Higdon says Second Harvest participated in the voluntary program because it believes in the importance of accountability and transparency for a non-profit organization. By being evaluated by BBB’s Charity Review Program, Second Harvest allowed an outside, third-party to take an objective look at the organization. The Standards for Charity Accountability examine a charity’s governance and oversight by its board of directors, how the organization measures its effectiveness in achieving its mission, its finances, and its fundraising and informational materials.

“BBB’s Accredited Charity seal provides a clear, concise way to communicate to existing and potential donors and clients Second Harvest’s status as part of a select group of charities in the community that adhere to BBB’s strong and comprehensive standards,” says Higdon.

Second Harvest serves 19 counties in Northwest and Northeast Kansas:

Missouri

· Andrew County

· Atchison County

· Buchanan County

· Caldwell County

· Clinton County

· Daviess County

· DeKalb County

· Gentry County

· Grundy County

· Harrison County

· Holt County

· Livingston County

· Mercer County

· Nodaway County

· Worth County

Kansas

· Atchison County

· Brown County

· Doniphan County

· Leavenworth County