By Doris Lessenden

“Take control of what I say, O Lord and guard my lips.” Psalm 141:3  Abraham Lincoln said, “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.”

Bill Woelk’s sister flew into the Colorado Springs airport last week.  Bill and Charlotte took her with them to Horace, Kansas, to the Hunt Club where the Woelk family has their annual reunion. This is the time of the year when many families are having get togethers.  That is such an important thing to do.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering families a chance to get outdoors for an unforgettable weekend getaway. This free two-and-a half-day event happens, July 29-31 at the Mount Ouray State Wildlife Area near Salida and will cover such interactive topics like firearms safety, hunting, outdoor survival and more. 

Arkansas Headwaters

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the victims of the attacks in Orlando, Florida, and as proclaimed by President Barack Obama. Flags should be raised on Thursday, June 16 at sunset.

The full text of the president’s proclamation:

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

By Michelle Wyckoff

By Chris Sorensen

Supercell thunderstorms are possible Monday, bringing the potential for strong winds, two inch hail and even tornadoes to the area north of Highway 50.

The nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" public awareness campaign was created to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, and to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper local law enforcement authorities.

Replaces Fred Lombardi, Who Retires June 30

Gregory Bloom has been named executive director of the Colorado Beef Council, effective June 1. Bloom, a 25-year beef industry veteran, replaces Fred Lombardi, who is retiring June 30 after 19 years with the organization.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Forest Service are seeking public input on draft alternatives for the management plan revision for recreation use along the Arkansas River. The public comment period begins tomorrow and closes on June 22, 2016.