Today's Features

A week of life is missing from Marcus Uribe’s memory.

The Columbine High School graduate awoke last November in a hospital bed at the University of Texas, a machine controlling his breathing via a tube in his throat.

The Marine, burly from a weight-training regimen, struggled to free himself upon regaining consciousness, an early show of hope that he might recover from the brain injury he sustained when he was run over by a speeding truck days before.

He was a hero — or so people tell him.

With some help from the Elks National Foundation, the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Littleton Elks will fund, volunteer and organize multiple three-day adventures for the children of active military personnel, children with disabilities, and at-risk youths.

Students from the Forté Academy of Music in Littleton and Centennial performed a Christmas recital on Dec. 14 at St. James Presbyterian Church in Littleton for the “Al’s Pals” Senior Group. The students, ages 8 to 16, played Christmas carols, as well as classical selections on piano and violin.
“We love having these talented students at our annual event,” said Eddie Powell, program organizer.
Family and friends of students were also invited to hear their children perform.
 

Ute Meadows Elementary School students recently submitted artwork for the 2011 Youth Art Show at the National Western Stock Show and won in several classes. Sean McMullen was the grand champion, Levi Huff and Cameron Newlander won champion and Caylee Butvilofsky, Anna Nica and Sophia Stromberg won reserve champion.
The champions will have their artwork professionally framed and displayed on the third floor of the Expo Hall during the 2011 National Western Stock Show to be held Jan. 8-23.