Committed to community

During an election season, candidates try to convince us that they have our best interests at heart. Suddenly, they claim to be "involved" in the district they wish to represent.

Not so with Edd Blackler. From the time he came to the district thirty years ago, he has been deeply and sincerely involved with his community. He worked as a vocal music teacher in the Bigfork School System. He has been a volunteer fireman, a coach, a member of Kiwanis, a community choir director, conducting the Community Christmas Carol singing in Sliter Park for many years.

He worked with the Bigfork Development Company, the Back Country Horsemen, the Sliter Park Committee, and the Bigfork Steering Committee. He once started a Bigfork Men's Basketball league and was one of the original Bigfork Elves who conceived the idea of the ongoing tradition of decorating the Village each year at Christmas time. He began taking part in the Bigfork Summer Playhouse as far back as 1966.

Edd has truly been involved with the people of his district. He listens to us and understands our needs and concerns. He is the kind of person we want to represent us. He is one of us.

Vote for Edd and we will have true representation in Helena.

Jackie Ladner

Polson, MT