Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
He gave an awesome account of his State Senate session.
Doug Libla was born in 1952 and raised in Greenville, MO by his parents Clyde and Marglie Libla. He was educated in Greenville R2 Schools and graduated from Greenville High School in 1970. Doug moved to Poplar Bluff in 1971 and attended Three Rivers College from 1971-1973. Doug married Elaine Duncan in 1972 at Williamsville, MO. They have one daughter (Cassie), son-in-law (Daniel) and two grandsons (Noah and Josiah).
He began his business career in Poplar Bluff on June 9, 1971, as owner and operator of Doug’s Sinclair & Tire, at the corner of North Main & Davis Street. Many people remember him pumping their gas, changing oil, fixing flat tires, plus washing and repairing cars for a living.
Doug and his brother, David, began a successful partnership in 1977 with a joint business venture that led to the creation of a number of successful companies. With hard work and strong values learned from their parents, they experienced success in manufacturing wood pallets, trucking, telecommunications, heavy construction, automotive products, industrial supplies, and commercial and industrial real estate.
The result of their life’s work was their flagship company, Mid Continent Nail Corporation, located in the Poplar Bluff Industrial Park. Since 1987 their brand “Magnum Fasteners”, has gained recognition throughout North America as the premier quality nail manufacturer serving the wooden pallet, reels, crating and construction industries.
Doug is strongly committed to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Southern Missouri and is involved in a number of community activities. He serves on the board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Three Rivers College Endowment Trust, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Board of Governors, the TAC committee of Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission and is a Past President/Charter Member/ and current Troop E Director of “THE MASTERS” (Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society).
In addition to these activities, Doug and Elaine are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others by actively working with and supporting the following charities: The Baptist Children’s Home, Boys and Girls Club of Poplar Bluff, Southeast Missouri FCA, Haven House and many others.
Doug and his wife Elaine are long time members of the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, MO.
If you would like to know more about Stoddard County Republican Club join them on the third Monday of each month at the Hickory Log Restaurant. Meeting time starts at 6:30 p.m.
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – Eighth District candidate, Jason Smith, will be at the Dexter BBQ on Wednesday, May 22nd from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. He will be available to meet local voters and answer questions. The community is invited to attend.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee just recently endorsed Jason Smith. The Special Election in Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District will be held on June 4th.
“Jason Smith is a committed conservative who will put Missouri first. In the Missouri General assembly Jason has a proven record of fighting burdensome regulations and working to preserve a rural way of life. On a more personal note, Jason is a person of great faith. He shares my traditional values and he is unapologetically Pro-Life. Conservatives must work together to ensure Jason Smith is successful on June 4th,” stated Huckabee.
Jason is a seventh generation Missourian and has represented the 120th legislative district in the Missouri General Assembly since 2005. In the General Assembly, Smith serves as Speaker Pro Tem. He currently lives in Salem and manages his fourth generation family farm.
Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri - U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will host a Listening Post Meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission Office.
Listening Posts are intended for Missourians to share their questions and concerns during meetings with members of Senator Blunt's staff.
Senator Blunt’s Jefferson City office also extends one-on-one service to all Missourians who have an issue with a federal agency or need additional assistance.
To reach the Senator’s Office of Constituent Services, please call at (573) 634-2488 or send a letter at 308 E. High Street, Suite 202, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101.
What: Senator Blunt's Staff Hosts Listening Post Meeting
When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT
Where: Bootheel Regional Planning Commission Office
105 E. North Main
Dexter, MO
Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Columbia, Missouri – Ed Martin would like to invite the public and all fellow Republican to attend the first Missouri Republican Party Statewide BBQ on June 22nd, featuring Senator Roy Blunt.
Following the summer tradition of Senator Kit Bond from years past, they plan to make this a yearly statewide gathering, with Senator Roy Blunt among other elected officials throughout the state.
There is a charge of $10 per family, which will cover the cost of food and beverages for your entire family. The BBQ will be at the Eagles Lodge in Columbia, Missouri at 1:00 p.m.
You must R.S.V.P. for the Summer Party BBQ prior to attending. For more information send an email to mail@mogop.org or contact Richard C. Peerson, Treasurer at (573) 636-3146.
Hurry and reserve your tickets today. Missouri Republicans across the state will be attending along with many of elected officials and their staff.
Submitted by
Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Jefferson City, Missouri – Gov. Jay Nixon says the April jobs report released today shows Missouri’s economy continues its momentum in the right direction. The April jobs report showed that Missouri employers created more than 12,000 new jobs during the month, while the state’s unemployment rate fell to 6.6 percent, lower than the U.S. unemployment rate for the 44th consecutive month.
The Governor also said the gain in tech industry jobs – highlighted in a report released today from the TechAmerica Foundation – demonstrates how the technology and science sectors continue to grow in the Show-Me State, with Missouri posting the third highest percentage increase in tech industry jobs last year in the nation.
“We continue to see the strong, positive indicators for our economy, both in the jobs report and in this national tech industry study,” Gov. Nixon said. “Those indicators can be seen in announcements by companies as large as Monsanto, Ford and IBM, and in the growth of small businesses in towns across the state. We’ve been successful in fostering a stable, pro-business economy that is helping companies of all sizes invest in our state, create jobs for our outstanding workforce, and ensure that Missouri remains a place attractive to live and work.”
