Dear editor,
This is my opportunity to say a good word about Ed Bideau and why he should be elected to the 9th District Kansas House position. I have known Ed since the days he was in my classroom, and it has been my pleasure as a former teacher to have followed his academic and professional career. He has been dedicated to leading a respectable path throughout his life in this community. With his education and experience, he has the background and ability to study the issues and use his own processes to arrive at sound judgments and he is not afraid of the hard work that is required.
A major area where governmental support has diminished in recent years is public education. Ed believes in our schools and will put his efforts into making excellence in education a high priority once again.
One of the things we ask and pray for in our representatives is honesty. Can we count on members of Congress to keep their honesty even in difficult times when political influences are pulling to the right or the left? Will this representative or that one go down with others and stray from their ethics, allegiance, and responsibility? Ed Bideau will be true to his promises and beliefs! It is my sincere belief that Ed will listen to all citizens, that he will respond when asked, and that he will carry our needs to Topeka.
We can count on him and we need more like him. Please vote. Please vote for Ed Bideau.
Don Coates,
Chanute, Kan.
Dear editor,
Several weeks ago I received an email with a multitude of names in the body of the message. It intimated that these were all supporters of Bud Sifers.
My name was included in this list.
I would like it to be known that I am not a supporter of Mr. Sifers.
Sincerely,
Leon R. Harris,
Iola, Kan.
Dear editor,
When I learned last week that Ed Bideau II is running for the Kansas House 9th District, I immediately thought about what he and I have in common: a strong interest in the importance of education. I told someone the other day, “Ed isn’t just a well-educated, experienced lawyer and past Kansas Representative of the people, he possesses and practices God-given values that account for his successful life.”
Through his parents’ examples, Ed learned the rewards of maintaining a strong work ethic. His father, Ed Jr., a decorated WWII veteran, for many years owned and operated Bideau Insurance Agency in Chanute; his mother Beverly, an honored math teacher at Royster (Middle School), served on the NCCC board for many years. Both were prominent contributors to their community.
It is not surprising that their son is married to an elementary school teacher, Margaret. I’ve watched her work. After my retirement, I was invited to be her substitute and know she still loves to teach.
During my 14 years of teaching in Chanute, I met Ed Bideau at parent conference week at Chanute High School. Before I knew him as a lawyer, I had seen his positive influence at work in son Scott and daughter Sarah, his children, my students. I know that the people of the Kansas House, 9th District, will benefit greatly from Ed Bideau’s wisdom, generosity of spirit, honesty, and exemplary leadership.
