DID YOU KNOW
What did they say?
The state legislature is beginning a new session, and the Democratic National Convention is coming to Denver. Here are some former Colorado political quotes of note.
RON STRAHLE
Former Republican state representative who served from 1967 to 1986 and was speaker of the House from 1977 to 1978.
“The legislature is the best proof that Colorado is not ready for representative government.”
JIM LILLPOP
Former state representative from Alamosa
“This legislature is composed of largely intelligent people. Some of them are large. Some of them are intelligent. Some are both. Some are neither.”
PAUL SCHAUER
Republican state representative from 1979 to 1998 and current University of Colorado regent
“The legislature is the only body in which the sum of the parts is greater than the whole.”
GARY HART
Former U.S. senator
“You know what ought to happen in this country to even things out? Reporters ought to have to run for office. Politicians ought to have to write political stories.”
Source: “Wit and Wisdom of Politics,” by Chuck Henning
REGIONAL NOTES
DURANGO
MLK Day race-relations workshop
Francie Kendall will conduct a race-relations workshop at 7 p.m. Monday at Fort Lewis College to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The workshop is titled “Understanding White Privilege: Creating Pathways to Authentic Relationships Across Race.” There will also be a movie screening, “Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible,” at noon in the College Union Building Senate room.
For more information, contact Bill Bolden, 970-247-7508.
BRECKENRIDGE
Donation boosts Sheriff’s Office
Breckenridge Masonic Lodge No.47 has donated $6,000 to the Summit County Sheriff Office’s Explorer unit, canine unit, dive-rescue team and search-and-rescue team.
The canine unit will use its share to help defray the cost of its new dog, Tommy. The Explorers are attending their national conference in Arizona. And the rescue teams will use the money for equipment and operational needs.
LITTLETON
Volunteers needed to help vets
The Arapahoe County’s Veterans Services Office needs volunteers to serve as advocates for veterans and their families in working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Volunteer officers are appointed by the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners and must serve at least four hours a week. For more information, call Val Purser at 303-738-7938.
