FIRST-AID NEEDED STAT
File this one under the "Oh my God" of news release errors.
It came from the office of U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard, R-Colo., who has introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate Sept. 25 as National First Responder Appreciation Day:
"First responders in Colorado have recently provided critical services in the face of blizzards and tornados. Since I don't think first responders have really done anything significant in comparison to their counterparts who have dealt with real natural disasters, I have no idea what else to say here."
Allard's quote in a press release sent at 2:53 p.m. Thursday
"Please pardon my typo."
Steve Wymer Allard's press secretary, in a news release titled "CORRECTION!" sent seven minutes later with Allard's actual quote praising first responders. Wymer said he was joking around with another staffer in developing the quote when he accidentally sent the first release. "Clearly, those aren't the words of the senator," said a contrite Wymer. "I really apologize about the mistake."
HERE FISHY, FISHY
Coloradans who want to give fishing a try but are reluctant to shell out the cash for a permit will be able to do so Saturday and Sunday as part of the Colorado Division of Wildlife's annual Free Fishing Weekend.
There are plenty of places around the state to dip a line:
2,000 public lakes, ponds and reservoirs contain trout, bass, walleye, catfish and other species.
10,000 miles of streams and rivers are rated good to excellent for trout. Info: wildlife.state.co.us
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