Bicentennial license plates- your vote counts...

All Missourians can celebrate 200 years of statehood with a new automobile license plate that will be out in time for the Show-Me State’s bicentennial in 2021, and the public is invited to vote on the design options presented below.

On July 1, 2016, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed House Bill 2380, authorizing the bicentennial plate. The legislation was sponsored by Glen Kolkmeyer, Missouri state representative from the 53rd District. Dave Schatz, senator from the 26th District, helped ensure the effort progressed on the senate floor.

The plate will be issued to Missouri drivers starting in January 1, 2019. More information about the process for selecting Missouri’s next license plate can be found on the Department of Revenue’s website.

The Bicentennial License Plate Advisory Committee, created by HB 2380, and the State Historical Society of Missouri’s Bicentennial Committee thank you for taking part in this historic process. If you would like to share comments or feedback about the designs, please email contact@shsmo.org.

Click here to vote: http://missouri200.org/bicentennial-license-plate/

Obituary - Douglas Harold Carver

Funeral services for Doug Carver will be 2 p.m. Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Salem Cemetery, Foster, Missouri. Contributions to Butler First Christian Church, American Heart Association or House of Hound.

Douglas Harold Carver, age 86 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born January 6, 1930 to Everett and Josephine Shelton Carver in Butler.

Doug is survived by his wife, Nora Carver of Butler, Missouri; five daughters, Debra Peterson and husband Gary of Salt Lake City, Utah, Beverly Foulger and husband Stephen of Ogden, Utah, Janet Kinghorn and husband Ken and Diana Bosley, all of Clearfield, Utah and Vickie Gale and husband Randy of Mayfield, Utah; one brother, Donald Carver of Greenville, Kentucky; and 18 granchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, one great grandchild on the way, one great great-granddaughter and one great great-grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Everett Carver Jr. and Joe Lee Carver.

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Updated Obituary - Martha Lou Evins

 Martha Lou Evins

Martha Lou Evins, 86, Belton, Missouri, died Monday, September 26, 2016 at Beautiful Savior Home in Belton. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29 at the First Baptist Church in Cleveland, Missouri with burial in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Martha was born May 10, 1930 in Trail, Missouri, the daughter of Cara and Elizabeth Rose Poe. She was a 1953 graduate of Willow Springs, Missouri High School and married Cleve O. Evins on December 13, 1953 in Pomona, Missouri.

Martha moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1953 until moving to Cleveland, Missouri in 1960. She moved to Drexel, Missouri in 2005 to take care of her daughter, returning to Cleveland in 2008. Martha was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cleveland, the Cleveland Lions Club, and she was a long-time election judge in Cleveland. She also worked at the Cleveland Corner Convenience Store for many years.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, five brothers, one son, Glen, one daughter, Sue Harris, and her husband of 47 years, Cleve, on April 18, 2000. She is survived by one son, James (Nora) Evins, Belton, Missouri; one brother, James Weatherwax, Willard, Missouri; son-in-law, Tim Harris, Drexel, Missouri; 4 grandchildren, Anthony Evins, Andrew Evins (Jesse), Stephanie Harris, Timothy Harris, II; 8 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Obituary - Bill Uhlenbock

Bill Uhlenbock

Bill Uhlenbock, age 83 years, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital on the Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 29, 11:00am at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Calhoun, MO. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 28, from 6:30-8:00pm at the Vansant Mills funeral home. Burial will be at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Calhoun, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Calhoun, Missouri and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

William Eugene "Bill" Uhlenbock was born July 1, 1933 to William Frederick Uhlenbock and Pearl Leora Freeman Uhlenbock in Roseland, MO. Bill attended Roseland Grade School and graduated from Calhoun High School in 1951. On October 12, 1968 Bill married Karen Lee Borum. Bill served honorably in the US Army 59th Field Artillery Battalion, was a member of the Calhoun American Legion, and served as the Mt. Olivet Baptist Treasurer and Church Deacon. Bill worked for Williams Rock Co and retired as a Rural Mail Carrier for the USPS. He enjoyed raising cattle on his Missouri Century farm.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents.

Among survivors are his wife, Karen of the home, one sister; Frances Wright (Wilbur) of Lincoln, MO., Nephews; Steven (Delania) Wright and Stanley (Judy) Wright of Lincoln, Niece; Sheree (Darren) Eckhoff of Lincoln, as well as several Great Nephews and Nieces and other family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.

Adrian Optimists announce September Students of the Month

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

The Miami Student of the Month for September is Merissa Talley a junior. Merissa is the daughter of JD and Pam Talley. In school she is active in FBLA, Student Council, basketball, volleyball, and softball. Merissa still finds time to be with friends and family. Staff at Miami say “Merissa has really taken a step forward in becoming a positive influence and a vocal leader. She is extremely helpful and considerate to others.” Merissa says “The sports that I do help me to stay on task during school.” As for her future, she plans a college career studying to be a doctor or athletic trainer.

Pictured: Adrian Optimist Member Mike Peterson, Merissa Talley, and Miami Principal Dr Daniel Johnson

The Ballard Student of the Month is senior Holly Tate, daughter of Troy and Jana Tate. Mrs. Bauman, Special Education teacher, states “I find Holly to be an extraordinary student. She works incredibly hard to keep her grades as high as possible. Holly is not ashamed to ask for help when it is needed. She goes to tutoring sessions after school and still participates in sports, while maintaining her grades. Holly is a loving and caring person. She helps others when she can. She is an excellent teacher’s assistant. She is calm and patient with other students.

I believe Holy is an extraordinary person. I admire all that she does, which would overwhelm many people. Holly is the type of person who will be able to achieve any goal she sets.

Keith Smith, English Teacher, states “Holly is ALWAYS willing to help any student with problems. Very respectful of teachers. Never derogatory and always compassionate.”

Brad Dunkin, History Teacher, states “Holly is dedicated, inquisitive, and reliable, Her contributions to our school are unmatched and highly valued.

Pictured: Adrian Optimist Member Josh Nieder, Holly Tate, and Ballard Principal Eric Hahn

The Adrian Student of the Month is Tanner Pitts, senior son of Jerry and Bobbie Pitts. In school Tanner is active in FBLA, Student Council, National Honor Society, football, basketball, and baseball. He also finds time and encouragement through competitive baseball, church, and Adrian Little League Football. Tanner is inspired by this statement by Kevin Durent, “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” Tanner plans to attend Pittsburg State University majoring in Biology.

Pictured:  Adrian Principal Abe Lewis, Tanner Pitts, and Adrian Optimist Member Cary Six

Obituary - Charles Phillips

Charles Phillips, age 77, Mound City, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at his home. He was born in Linn County, Kansas on January 6, 1939 the son of Edward and Anna Lee Walrod Phillips. He graduated from Prescott High School. He attended Pittsburg State University, Texas AandI and eventually earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Economics from Friends University. He was a Vietnam War Veteran serving his country in the United States Navy as an electronics technician wiring F9 and F11 fighter planes. He later worked for Cessna and King Radio. Charles married Kathleen Brownback in 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Carl Phillips. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, a son, Craig Phillips, and two sisters, Joan Foster and husband Larry, and Sharon Urban and husband Rick.

Funeral service will be held 6 pm Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Schneider Mound City Chapel. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 pm at the chapel. Private family burial will be in the Prescott Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Prescott Country View, Prescott Cemetery or Avalon Hospice. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.