151st District Representative Candidate Elect Curtis Clark is asking for your vote this November.  He is married to Michelle and they have four children and three grandchildren with one on they way.  He has 28 years of work experience with the Missouri Department of Transportation as was a supervisor for 17 years.  He also has law enforcement experience and has served as a deputy for two years at Stoddard County.

"He wants to bring common sense back to Jefferson City.  When a bill is passed it's about the bill at hand not all the other items they attach to the bill and trying to sneak in new legislation that has nothing to do with the bill itself.  We need to get things done!" Curtis said.

"Family and friends are very important to me," commented Clark.  "I am a self taught auctioneer of 40 years. and have worked in sawmills, farmed, trained, and shod horses after working a 40 hour work week."

"I know hard work and what it takes to make a difference.  Some of my hobbies include hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and playing golf.  I attend church at the Stoddard County Cowboy Church."

"I support MoDOT, law enforcement, military, veterans, fire departments, all emergency response, farmers, factories, better schools, and affordable health care.  I will work hard to bring more industry to this community."

"If elected I will stay true to the 151st District.  I will not resign midstream no matter how hard it gets," commented Clark.  " I won't give up.  I will do my job as the State Representative for the people."

"I want to be the voice of the people regardless of political party, race or religion," continued Clark.  "I will work hard and living here my whole life I take pride in this District."

The Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.  

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Bloomfield, Missouri - The Stoddard County Young Republican Club will hold their first meeting of the school year on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

The meeting will be held in Bloomfield, the Stoddard County Seat, at the Stars & Stripes Museum at 8:30 p.m.

This club is open to anyone that feels they are YOUNG and would like to support the Stoddard County YOUNG Republican Club.  All Stoddard County high school and college age students are encouraged to attend.  Not in school that's ok too, if you are young and eager to help out, please join them.

Bring a friend!!

For more information contact Leonard Morse at (573) 820-5851 or email to lmorse@dexter.k12.mo.us.

This is an important meeting to come to as there will be several votes taking place. New officers will be elected, participation in upcoming parades, meeting and times to be designated, etc.  Get in on the first meeting and help the Stoddard County Young Republican Club be a successful part of your life!

Congressman Smith Capitol Report

Protecting the Unborn’s Right to Life

October 6, 2017

Forty-four years have passed since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Roe v. Wade, and as a result more than 59 million innocent lives have tragically been lost. To put that into perspective, that would be like aborting every baby born in the United States since 2002. Every representative, every physician and every American must be reminded that at the center of our Pro-Life struggle is the protection of innocent lives.

Life is precious. Just this week, we were reminded of the fragility of life yet again, when a crazed individual murdered 59 people and injured hundreds more in Las Vegas.  

I believe that life for everyone begins at conception, and we must do everything we can to protect those unborn. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives, with my support, advanced the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.  This bill was inspired by a little boy named Micah. Micah was born prematurely at just 20 weeks. He is now a thriving, healthy five-year-old. Micah is living proof that children born as young as 20 weeks have the potential to grow up and live completely normal lives. "Micah's Law" will close the loophole in current law which allows these children to be aborted.

At 20 weeks, babies can feel pain, respond to voices and even hear music. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act ensures that any healthcare provider who breaks this law and preforms an abortion after 20 weeks will be punished, and allows them to be fined and imprisoned.

This bill is a step in the right direction to save innocent lives. In addition to supporting the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, I have voted repeatedly and consistently to defund planned parenthood and make sure that no taxpayer funds are used for abortions.

Instead, I have supported pregnancy resource centers like Birthright in Cape Girardeau who protect innocent lives and provide critical resources to mothers and families. I have spent time with them, and I can tell you first hand that they are putting taxpayer dollars to good use and using them to protect unborn babies’ right to life.

I have never wavered from my firm belief that life is precious and must be protected. I share this belief with President Trump and am proud to work along-side him to advance some of the pro-life goals he has outlined. Our President is committed to lead in the fight for life and advancing policies that make America a place where unborn children and their mothers are treated with compassion and justice. He has proved this commitment when he nominated Justice in Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and by signaling his support for "Micah’s Law." I am proud to stand with the millions across the country who want to protect the unborn’s right to life and will continue to work with Republicans and Democrats alike to recognize the value of life at all stages.