Wife; Janet (36 years in December 2008)    
Bigfork resident; (30 years)    
Born in Missoula, Montana 1943    
Education; Bachelor of Music Education    
Former general music teacher; (1975-1977 in Eureka, 1978-1989 in Bigfork)    
Real Estate Salesman/Broker; (1989-1999)       
Flathead County Detention Officer; (2000-2005)    

   
Former member of Bigfork Summer Playhouse company; (11 seasons, first in 1966)    
Former member of Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department; (13 years)    
One of the original "Bigfork Elves" who conceived the idea of decorating the Bigfork Village at Christmas time.    
Participant in Bigfork Steering Committee activities; (1973 & current)    
Member of Backcountry Horsemen of Flathead since 1984. (past local and state chairman and national director)

    As a candidate, Edd Blackler offers voters the opportunity to elect a moderate, independent minded, Democrat who will champion issues that address concerns of the working middle class.  These concerns include clean air, clean water, quality education, a sustainable economy, a healthy living environment, good planning, fair use and access to public land, and a fair taxation system.  He is prepared to work "across the aisle" to craft legislation that is right for Montana.