Dear editor,
I am writing this letter in support of Ed Bideau for the Kansas House of Representatives in the 9th District.
I have known Ed since he was 15. We lived behind the Bideau family for 26 years. I have observed Ed’s walk through life and the many endeavors that he encountered. One of his first, was an attempt to form a neighborhood band. Ed continued his love of music. He now plays with a local Dixieland band. Ed didn’t give up on music and he won’t give up on the needs of the 9th District.
After high school Ed enrolled in college and pursued a law degree. While in college Ed worked in the state Insurance Commission, where he gained insight of the insurance business.
Ed returned to Chanute in 1974 and was employed by Neosho County as assistant county attorney. Ed worked under Raymond Radford, a retired FBI agent. Ray Radford was a great mentor for Ed.
Ed being a team leader shared this new information with the law enforcement personnel. This brought our win ratio in court cases to a higher level. Ed worked daily with the Chanute P.D. and Neosho County sheriff’s office. Many times he had contact with Wilson, Allen, and Labette counties when a series of crimes were similar. Teamwork was Ed’s favorite word and will continue to be in the 9th District.
Ed’s mother, Beverly Bideau, was a school teacher and Margaret, Ed’s wife, still teaches. Ed has knowledge of the school system and how difficult funding is to obtain at the state level. Education is instilled in the Bideau family.
Ed was elected to two terms in the House of Representatives. He served this district with the interest of all the people and he will do so again with integrity and honest answers. Ed supports our Second Amendment and I do. He is a life member of the NRA.
There are occasions when Ed and I have lunch together. We discus family, work projects, world problems, sometimes politics. It appears to me that Ed is extremely aware of all things surrounding him directly or indirectly. His interests seem unlimited.
Ed will keep us informed on matters that may affect our district good or bad. Because of Ed’s excellent record, join with me and vote for Ed Bideau on Aug. 7.
Tom McLaren,
Chanute, Kan.
Dear editor,
It seems our governmental structure, our country, is at a crossroads. A huge and critical choice to be made by us the voters, we the people. Much of the mess we find ourselves in is of our own making. Complacency, I suppose, has caused many of us to work along or ride along while, little by little, the basic structure of our lives has been eroded by rampant regulation, out of control government spending and good ole boy cliques. To right our course will require people of integrity and strong moral character.
I’ve spent most of my life conducting small business in southeast Kansas. Hard work, honesty, trustworthiness and appreciation of the people I serve are the values I learned young. These values I learned right along side Ed Bideau.
As young kids in the same neighborhood we learned basic lessons from the same adults. The importance of family, encouraging “choice” to be in favor of life. The strength to stand on principles of honesty and truth even when it’s not popular. Working and playing on the Bideau farm we learned to respect nature and the land. Being shown the difference in giving a hand up vs. a hand out, we learned that work resulted in reward.
Sound and conservative economic behavior and belief in personal responsibility. These are values I know we can count on Ed Bideau to display. I say I know this because I’ve grown up with him. I’ve seen the way he deals with problems and big decisions. I know he can be counted on. A man of his word. We need him as representative for southeast Kansas in Topeka.
Chuck Chandler
