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Lightning.

At some point during a two-hour online severe weather spotter training class April 14, National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Entrekin explained these weather terms and types of clouds to 235 people interested in becoming severe weather spotters.

It’s one in a series of seminars the weather service offers in advance of severe weather season.

The explanations included the various types of thunderstorms common (single-cell, multi-cell and supercell, the type more likely to cause tornadoes) in this area. All require air to flow into the clouds.

The amount of wind determines the type of storm.

“In a single cell storm, the winds

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are weak, and you can’t really tell the updraft and the downdraft,” Entrekin said. “After the heating of the day, there’s usually good updrafting. You can see well-defined edges to the clouds” like the shape of a cauliflower.

The multi-cell storms have a series of up and downdrafts. Entrekin said storms can last about 30 minutes, but the complex can last for several hours. Supercell storms contain rotation in the clouds. Another key

ingredient for these types of storms is wind shear, a rapid change in either velocity or direction.

“If you stand under a hose with no wind, you’re probably going to get wet,” Entrekin said. “But if you stand under a hose with strong winds, those winds take the water away from you. Wind can cause a storm to tilt.”

Entrekin highlighted two other storm features. One is a wall cloud, which tends to form at the back edge

of a storm and in an area free of rain.

“When you see a wall cloud, there is a lot of in-flow,” Entrekin said. “A shelf cloud is linear and slopes away from the rain. A wall cloud moves with the rain.”

Outflow winds, winds that come from the bottom of the clouds, can lead to storms in other areas. In some cases, they can cause strong winds up to 2½ miles away. In some cases, those winds can cover larger distances.

The front edge of a thunderstorm is a shelf cloud, which tends to create a lot of wind and rain.

Entrekin also discussed last year’s derecho, the wind event that started in Utah, went through the Rockies and on up into the Dakotas. The weather service received more than 200 reports of winds that were more than 58 mph.

One thing Entrekin stressed to the spotters was safety.

“When thunder roars, go indoors,” he said. “Victims of lightning strikes are not charged, so it’s OK to touch them. Wait 30 minutes after you see the last lightning bolt before you go back outside.”

Email Scott.Entrekin@noaa.gov.

Holton urges fast decision on wastewater issue

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When it comes to a wastewater service provider, Fort Lupton Councilman Tommy Holton wants some action. And he wants it sooner, rather than later.

The city is exploring options to pay for $38 million in required wastewater treatment upgrades.

The only ones in place are purchasing bonds, perhaps as soon as October, and an extra surcharge on city utility bills.

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September 26, 1940 - April 13, 2021 James (Jim) Louis Jaeger, age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, in Brighton, Colorado, on April 13, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 26, 1940 in Imperial, Nebraska to Louis and Clara (Ohmie) Jaeger. He grew up, attended schools, and graduated from Chase County High School, in Imperial, in 1958. That is also where he met Sharon L. (Stout) Jaeger, his high school sweetheart, and two years later they married. A marriage that lasted for more than 60 years. Shortly after marrying, they moved to McCook, Nebraska, then to Cheyenne, Wyoming, and finally to Brighton, Colorado.

Jim loved life as a young child and for a portion of that time was taught in a one room school building.

He liked to note that he was the smartest in his class, however conveniently left out that he was the only one in his class. At the age of six he moved from a farm, a few miles to the northwest of Imperial, into town so he could play baseball, basketball and participate in track and field. His high school, Chase County High School, won the state championships in baseball his senior year (1958). He then went on to McCook Community College, where he continued to play baseball. His position was first base.

Jim worked a few different jobs throughout his upbringing. His first job as a young man was as a freshman in high school (1955) and required that he drive from Imperial to McCook, 62 miles.

He started by sweeping floors and doing small, tedious tasks and eventually worked his way up to department manager. In 1967 he transferred to the JC Penney store in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and on April 1, 1970 transferred to the JC Penny store in Brighton, Colorado, and was the store manager until 1977. He then decided to open up a shoe store, which eventually became Jim’s Shoes. The shoe store transformed from a shoe store to a shoe repair (cobbler) with some shoe/boot sales. He worked until he was 79, late 2020. His goal was always to work until he was 80, but Covid and other family needs led him to close the business before reaching that goal.

Church and family always came first in Jim’s life. He was very devoted to his faith and was heavily involved in taking care of his church and community. Jim held many positions within his church and church

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school over his 50+ years as a member. He was well known locally for such things as the one that led the downtown merchants and city to acquire Christmas lights for Main and Bridge Streets in town when they had none. He served on the Brighton School District 27J Board for 7 1/2 years, was a state judge for the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) of Brighton High School for 30 years, a board member of United Power for 12 years, a Brighton Jaycee, a Brighton Elk, and a Kiwanis member for over 30 years.

Jim was also a diehard Nebraska Cornhusker fan who also grew to love the hometown high school team, the Brighton Bulldogs. He was an avid Bulldog fan and if you didn’t know where Jim was chances were that you may find him in the crowd of a Bulldogs sporting event. Jim was also an enthusiastic mountain hiker and bird watcher, and completed numerous continental divide hikes from the east side of the divide, over the divide, and ending near Grand Lake.

He loved the outdoors and spending time with friends and family as much as he could.

Jim is survived by his spouse, Sharon L. (Stout) Jaeger, of Brighton, CO; two children, Mike (Kristin Forster) of Baltimore, MD, and family; Colin and Ryan Forster; Jodi (Rob) Michel of Brighton, CO; three grandchildren: Kyle (Apryl) Michel, of Frederick, CO, Ashley (Alan) Ricard of Houston, TX, and Kayla (Julio) Campuzano of Chadron, NE; and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Louis and Clara (Ohmie) Jaeger.

Memorial services honoring Jim will be Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 1400 Skeel Street, Brighton, Colorado 80601.

Seating is limited and those desiring to attend will need to signup prior to attending. There will be no viewing or cemetery services. A reception will be held following at a location a few miles east of Brighton on Bromley Lane. Tabor Funeral Home will be broadcasting the service via Jim’s online obituary at www.taborfuneralhome.com for those unable to attend.

For those desiring to make a donation in Jim’s honor, he requested memorials be made in his name to Zion Lutheran Church and designated to be applied to the “Building Debt Retirement Fund.”

Shorty was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Mike Bucher and Francis Valdez and was the second youngest of four siblings. Ted married the love of his life, Patty Bucher on November 4, 1970.

Ted spent much of his life in Commerce City and Fort Lupton Colorado working in many different areas along the way before he established his own business called Shorty’s Tree Service. Shorty was a jack of all trades but found his final passion being the boss over his small crew that would trim, remove, and address all sorts of trees, shrubs, and bushes. It was not rare to see Shorty working weekends in the wood yard moving stumps, splitting wood, and cutting logs.

Shorty loved his wife Patty dearly and admitted she was the real boss on many occasions. He also enjoyed spending time teaching his family the tricks of the world he had picked up over time. While formalized education was not always his cup of tea, those who know him would attest that he was street smart, wise beyond belief, but most importantly very generous with all that he knew.

Ted was motivated by his faith in the Lord Jesus and attended church regularly as a believing Catholic. For fun he enjoyed attending church with his grandson Noah, but he also enjoyed telling funny stories, watching NFL and UFC, and when he was younger, he fished a lot. As he got older family became his source of fun and listening to what his grand kids and family were doing became more to him than anything. He died working to be sure that his family and children would never have to experience some of

the hardships that he and Patty worked their way through.

Shorty’s home as he once called it, the “ranchito,” in Aristocrat Acres was his favorite place to be. He was proud of the home that he and Patty built over time. The garage with all his equipment, trucks, wood splitters, and his Bobcat tractor will certainly miss him since he spent nearly every weekend with these tools and that garage.

The “ranchito” was his pride and joy and where he was able to spend his last moments on earth surround by his loving family.

Ted is survived by his wife, Patty Bucher; their two sons, Tony and Ricky Bucher; along with several grandchildren, Samantha, Courtney, Shayla, Andrew, Jacob, Noah, and Marcus. Shorty is also survived by a brother, Danny Bucher. Shorty was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Francis Bucher; and his other two brothers, Billie and Sidney Bucher.

Recitation of the Rosary is Tuesday, April 20, 2021, beginning at 5:00 p.m.; Funeral Mass is Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., all at St. William Catholic Church, in Fort Lupton. Interment immediately follows at Hillside Cemetery, in Fort Lupton.

It was Shorty’s desire that, in lieu of flowers and gifts, any type of donations for him would go to the Knights of Columbus for their faithful service to the poor and needy.

Tabor Funeral Home, Brighton, Colorado handled arrangements. Visit www.TaborFuneralHome.com to share memories and condolences.

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September 2, 1960 - April 11, 2021

James, also known as Jamo or Mo, was born on September 2, 1960 to Lupe & Duvie Torres. He grew up in Brighton with his siblings Dan, Linda and Mike.

He met Patty in high school and had a son, Jose. A couple years later another son, Mario was born. Jamo worked construction most of his life and for the last six years he worked for the St. Augustine Church as the groundsmen. Jamo`s favorite thing was his Harley; any chance he got he would be on it.

Jamo and Patty were married on February 19, 2021 surrounded by family.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Hernandez; sons, Jose (Jackie) and Mario; grandchildren, Shanisa, Tiara, Isaiah, Miriya, Noah, Xavier, Aubriana, Lt Xavier, and Rocky.

Funeral Mass honoring James was held Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Brighton, Colorado with Interment following at Elmwood Cemetery.

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FLHS planning in-person graduation

BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fort Lupton High School wants to have an in-person graduation Saturday, May 29.

That was the word from the school’s assistant principal/activities director, Jim Roedel, to the Weld Re-8 board of education during a workshop session earlier this month. The school also plans a free live stream for those who can’t attend.

Last year’s ceremony was a drive-through event in the school parking lot.

One potential event Roedel pushed was an outdoor graduate parade.

“We’d like to offer it if absolute-

ly necessary,” he told the board.

“It was a huge success last year.

People felt like it was their community. I am concerned if we do this outside on graduation day, so we were looking at 2:30 in the afternoon May 27.”

Roedel said that would be a chance for the class of 2021 to go down the parade route “when we don’t have to limit the crowd.”

“It would replace the walk of graduates through the school,” he said. “It would be a great opportunity to create some buzz around parents. Students from the middle school, Butler, Twombly? It’s an opportunity to see where they want to be.”

Board member Kehle Griego wasn’t sure a parade was neces-

sary.

“The community can come out and the end of the graduation program and meet the graduates,” she said. “I don’t think a parade will have the same effect at 2:30.”

Board member Michelle Bettger agreed.

“I don’t think it’s going to have the same impact,” she said. “last year was a special circumstance.”

“There’s no reason we can’t do the walk thing,” Roedel said. “We can keep that tradition. If you don’t like the parade, we’ll find a way to honor our graduates.”

Roedel also outlined some preliminary plans for a capping ceremony, tentatively set for Tuesday. May 25, inside the school. The goal is for half the senior class to

come in at 8 a.m., followed by a cleaning, followed by the second half of the class at 10 a.m.

“We’ll have a broadcasts forum available for those folks who can’t attend but want to see the event,” he said. “We will make sure we meet the expectations (of local health department officials).”

Plans are subject to county health department rules. But Roedel is confident “we can pull off a graduation in full.”

“It’s a matter of doing it in a safe way,” he said. “I want everyone there. The (free) live stream will be professionally done. We want to make sure that people who view it have a good, quality experience.”

Commerce City hosts 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast May 1 STAFF REPORT

Residents can get a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage and fruit served curbside to-go style and raises money for active adult scholarships in Commerce City at the 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast May 1 at the Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 E. Parkway Drive.

The breakfast begins at 8 a.m.

Tickets are $9 per plate in ad-

vance and must be purchased by April 28. No meals will be available for purchase the day of due to COVID-19 restrictions. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Active Adult Center lobby desk in the Eagle Pointe Recreation Center or, by calling 303 289-3789. They can also be purchased online at www. c3gov.com/register using the code 4601.208.

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Attendees are encouraged to bring cash to participate in the drive-thru raffle station. Raffle tickets are one for $1 or six for $5.

Prizes include gift cards for Sunday brunch at Bison Grill for two people, passes to the city’s recreation centers, gift baskets and more.

For the past 35 years, the Annual Pancake Breakfast has raised money to provide recreation schol-

arships for adults ages 55 and older.

Through the Goodfriends Program, adults 55 and older can apply for partial funding of recreation center activities, including fitness, memberships, trips, special events and educational programs. Applicants do not need to meet any income qualifications and all requests are confidential. Contact Zach Roth at 303 289-3720 or pick up a form at the Active Adult Center lobby desk at the Eagle Pointe Recreation Center.

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The Eagle View Adult Center hosts FREE virtual activities as seniors stay safer at home.

If you are 55 or older, call 303-655-2075 to get on the email list to receive the weekly Eagle View E-Blast.

Or visit the Eagle View website at https://www.brightonco.gov/280/Eagle-View-Adult-Center Eagle View Adult Center | Brighton Colorado Opportunities Each day provides new opportunities to meet new people, to learn new skills, and to gain knowledge. People have varied interests and desires. www.brightonco.gov to get the links for the Zoom programs below. The links are posted on the website on Sundays.

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Commerce City makes Tinklenberg permanent manager STAFF REPORT SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Commerce City will stay close to home when it comes to hiring a new city manager, promoting Deputy City Manager Roger Tinklenberg to fill the job permanently.

Councilors met in executive session on April 12, part of their ongoing efforts to replace Brian McBroom, who resigned in July 2020. McBroom had been in the City

Manager’s position for more than eight years. Tinklenberg had been filling the job as Interim Manager since McBroom resigned.

“Following a highly competitive search for a new city manager, the city council announced that they would enter into negotiations with the current interim city manager, Roger Tinklenberg, to become the permanent city manager,” Mayor Benjamin Huseman said in a written statement. “The city council

will make a decision on the appointment at a future city council meeting.”

Tinklenberg is a 20 year veteran with the city. He began working with Commerce City in 2001 as Finance Director and was promoted to the city’s Administrative Services Officer, supervising the internal service departments, including the offices of City Clerk, finance, human resources and information technology. He began working as Deputy

City Manager under McBroom in 2016, overseeing the city’s capital improvement program, Commerce City’s community development efforts and the parks, recreation, golf and public works departments.

City Councilors interviewed six candidates for the City Manager’s job during a special Saturday Zoom session on Feb. 20 and then followed that up with a series of closed-door executive sessions to discuss the job.

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Thornton City Council approves annexation and zoning for Clear Creek development

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Thornton just grew by 357 acres, per a 7-1 vote by Thornton City Council at an April 13 meeting.

After a public hearing, the council approved the annexation in northwest Thornton and two other measures to move the Clear Creek mixed-use development ahead.

Though the project will require many other approvals before it materializes, the plan is to build industrial warehouses, residential units and retail space.

“It’s a beautiful project, it’s going to help our city moving forward,” said Councilman Sam Nizam. “We need those kinds of builds. Also, it’s going to have retail, which is close to my heart. It’s important for our city to generate income.”

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Located north of 144th Avenue and in between Washington Street and York Street, the property’s northern portion will have 75-foot-high warehouses. The bottom portion will include single-family detached homes, single-family attached homes and multi-family units. There will be three distinct commercial areas and 55 acres of parks and open space, including a central park with a sports field and tennis court.

In the future, the council will need to approve each distinct zoning designation. At the April 13 meeting, in addition to the annexation, the council only approved the zoning associated with the overall development plan and conceptual site plan.

Yet some council members already expressed concerns about the housing. Councilor Jacque Phillips, who represents Ward 1 in south Thornton, said, “I believe in balanced housing and so when we see something going up north that is low-density housing with some beautiful parks, and it looks really nice. But down in the south end, we have to look at high-density housing and very limited parks.”

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After, Councilor Julia Marvin commented that diversity in housing type doesn’t necessarily equal variety in housing costs, a point that community members made during a public hearing for a different development two weeks prior. Rael said the developers don’t currently have housing cost estimates. Marvin was the only dissenting vote on the measures.

The only minor hiccup of the April 13 public hearing was a discussion about oil and gas wells currently operational in that area. Developers plan to plug up and abandon the oil wells when they build the development in future years. However, Extraction Oil & Gas, the company that currently manages the wells, doesn’t anticipate doing that as of right now, said Extraction attorney Julia Rhine during the public comments portion of the hearing. Extraction must agree to plug up and abandon the wells, the city cannot force the company to do it, she said.

Rhine said that the council is voting on an overall conceptual site plan that anticipates abandoning and plugging up the wells, even that’s not presently guaranteed.

Clarke Carlson, a developer with Carlson Associates, Inc., said his company began negotiating with Extraction years ago and will continue to do so until they reach an agreement.

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Commerce City will not play host to the state’s largest Memorial Day parade for the second year in a row, thanks to coronavirus.

Instead, the plan, inconjunction with the Commerce City Veterans Commission, is to honor those who have died in service of their country with a Memorial Day program at Veterans Memorial Park, 6015 Forest Drive.

The ceremony will include a color guard, the national anthem, a wreath laying, and more. Details will be posted at c3gov.com/parade.

Oasis to open in June

The city of Brighton plans to open its Oasis Family Aquatic Park starting Saturday, June 5, and continuing through Sunday. Aug. 8.

Season passes are available.

Those who buy the passes by June 4 receive a complimentary guest pass for each individual named on the pass. Those are redeemable at the recreation center, 555 N. 11th Ave., before the park opens.

Hours of operation will be available later. Outdoor pool COVID-19 guidelines at the time will apply.

Prices range from $45 to $225 for a family. Call 303-655-2200 with questions.

College/career readiness

Brighton Youth Services will offer a virtual college and career fair for high-school juniors and seniors from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 21.

It’s a chance to talk with colleges,

trade schools and apprentice programs. Registration is available at brightongrowinggrads.swoogo.com/ virtualaffair.

Free saplings on Earth Day

The city of Brighton plans to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day by giving away free saplings and planting seeds to Brighton residents starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22, outside City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saplings will be 4 to 8 inches long and will include Ponderosa Pines, Upright Junipers and Gamble Oaks (tree form). Seeds are courtesy of local nonprofit Brighton Shares The Harvest.

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Drug Take Back

Brighton Police Department will be taking part in the 20th annual Drug Take Back program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24.

There’s a prescription drop box in the police department lobby, 3401 E. Bromley Lane, that’s available yearround, too.

Speak Week starts April 26

The Brighton Youth Commission will be hosting a series of events for SPEAK (Suicide, Prevention, Education, Awareness and Knowledge) Week the week of Monday, April 26.

The goal of SPEAK Week is to raise awareness about the prevalence of teen suicide and to educate the community on mental health issues and the stigmas surrounding them, according to a press statement.

Part of the program is two virtual QPR (question, persuade, refer) courses at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on April 26. They are free.

Key components covered in the training include: -How to question, persuade and refer someone who may be suicidal -How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide -The common causes of suicidal behavior -The warning signs of suicide -How to get help for someone in crisis The QPR courses will be presented virtually through Zoom - log-in de-

tails can be found at speak5k.org.

The program consists of virtual and socially distanced events and a WPEAK Week walk Saturday, May 1. Virtual activities include outdoor art and other activities. The walk will take place at Carmichael Park in half-hour waves from 1 - 4 p.m.

Facial coverings will be required and any other COVID-19 health and safety guidelines at the time will apply.

Registration is required for the walk. Go to speak5k.org to sign up.

Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $15 for students. Proceeds from this event will go towards future SPEAK projects.

Contact Tawyna Russell, manager of Brighton Youth Services, at trussell@brightonco.gov.

Trash Bash

The city of Brighton’s annual Trash Bash is set for two weekends.

One is the weekend of Friday, April 30, and the other is the weekend of Friday, Sept. 24. In both instances, the drop-off point will be at the wastewater treatment plant, 325 N. Kuner Road.

Acceptable items for trash bash include furniture, cabinets, appliances (not freezers or refrigerators), bicycles, cut-up carpet and doors.

Small items have to be in containers. Total weight has to be relative to the type of container.

Present a city of Brighton water bill or something that indicates your place of residence. A suggested donation of $10 will be accepted to help defray the cost.

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