

U.S. Rep. Smith Encourages Students to Submit Applications for Service Academy Nominations
Smith is accepting applications through October 31, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jason Smith reminded students that he is accepting applications for nomination to U.S. Service Academies. As a Member of Congress, Smith is able to make nominations for the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
“Attending a Service Academy can be a life changing experience. Students get a world class education and assume a leadership role in the military upon graduation,” said Congressman Smith. “Service Academies attract the best and brightest young people from across the country and I am honored to be able to nominate students from right here in southeast and south central Missouri who are committed to protecting, preserving and defending our nation’s freedom.”
Young people interested in a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements for admission to a service academy:
- He or she must be at least 17 years old
- He or she must be a United States citizen
- He or she must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
Students interested in a nomination should contact Heather Kamps in Congressman Smith’s West Plains’ office at 417-255-1515 or heather.kamps@mail.house.gov. The deadline for nomination applications to Smith’s office is October 31, 2017.
For additional instructions and frequently asked questions, student can visit Congressman Smith’s website athttps://jasonsmith.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations.

I would appreciate your vote for the vacant 151st State Representative seat on November 7, 2017. I am pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, and pro-edcuation. For more information about me please follow me on Facebook by clicking HERE.
I believe I can effectively represent the people of Stoddard County and the people of western Scott County in the legislature at Jefferson City.
I would like to meet everyone in the 151st during this campaigning, but that won't be possible in a shortened election cycle. Stoddard County is the 10th largest county by area in all of Missouri (823.22 square miles); in addition, the 151st includes Chaffee, Oran, Vanduser, crowder, and Salcedo and the rural areas around them. So far, I have been in Advance, Bell City, Dexter, Bloomfield, Puxico, Bernie, Essex, Grayridge, Circle City, Dudley, Chaffee, Oran, and Vanduser. I have just a couple of weeks form today to get back to those places and some of the rural areas.
I am willing to listen and learn about your concerns and/or desires about the role of state government in your life. If you want to meet me, contact me at (573) 820-7502, give me your name and address, and I will try to see you when I am in your area. If you have a question for me, would like a sign for your yard, or field corner, or would simply like a few flyers to share, contact me. Tell your friends and family about the Facebook page.
Again, the election is just a couple of weeks away. It is one of the few issues on the ballot. Any consideration and help would be appreciated.
Finally, I will always prefer to be considered a public servant than a politician.
Thank you,
Herman Morse

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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