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HIALEAH

Area youth show off talent at Amelia Earhart Park

November 15, 2009 - New Image Salsa dancers, from left, Regis Martinez, Andrea Pizarro, 16, Monica Gonzalez, and Rodrigo Martinez , demonstrate dance moves during the Power of the Art youth talent show at Amelia Earhart Park, Sunday, November 15, in Hialeah. Hosted by Talent Artistic Juvenile, the event featured singing, dancing, food and refreshments.

On a sunny autumn day, a group of kids ages 5 to 18 put their best foot forward to dance, sing, and karate chop their way into the audience's heart -- under the watchful eye of their instructors. 1258849182

MIAMI LAKES

Students pack Thanksgiving baskets for needy families

``Mr. Turkey, better watch out. Thanksgiving Day is coming. If you're not careful, you'll end up. In someone's hungry tummy! Mr. Turkey, run, run, run. Please run away and hide. Mr. Turkey, run, run, run. Don't wait around outside.''
HIALEAH

Soccer World Cup bid gathers steam

Hialeah's mayor urged residents to support Miami's bid to host the FIFA World Cup games in 2018 or 2022.
DORAL

Doral Middle School students awarded new computers

Doral Middle School students receive new computers from a community service organization.
Police reports from local municipalities

DORAL | A burglar stole a computer and jewelry after breaking a sliding glass door at a house in the 4500 block of Northwest 107th Avenue between
DORAL

Display raises awareness about ALS

Limbless mannequins on display at Miami International Mall draw attention to the helplessness of patients with Lou Gehrig's disease.
Police reports from local municipalities

DORAL AREA
A thief stole a 1994 International truck and construction tools valued at $191,000 after cutting a hole in a fence at Allied Truck & Machinery Sales in the 7200 block of Northwest 74th Avenue between 4 p.m. Oct. 31 and 6 p.m. Nov. 1.
DORAL

Doral city charter changes head to the voters

Doral voters will go to the polls to decide whether to approve recommended changes to the city's charter.
Mass will honor area's medical professionals

A Mass for all medical professionals will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 9500 SW 184th St.
MIAMI SPRINGS

Miami Springs residents upset over chopped pine trees

Many of the Australian pine trees that have long been apart of the Miami Springs community have been cleared away due to previous blockage of the canal on Ludlam Drive.
Miami-Dade's crime watch going strong

Iwant to thank the many readers that e-mailed me in reference to my budget and I truly appreciate your e-mails. I know that somehow, we will continue our efforts in servicing our community because we cannot allow the criminals to take over.
Police reports from local municipalities

DORAL
A thief stole 16 cellphones and a passport after breaking a door lock on a 2010 Chevrolet HHR in the 10700 block of Northwest 17th Street between 12:30 and 1:15 p.m.
DORAL

Dancer from Kendall pursues dreams on TV show competition

MIAMI-DADE NATIVE VICTOR SMALLEY MAKES IT ALL THE WAY TO LOS ANGELES TO BE ONE OF THE TOP 14 DANCERS ON FOX'S `SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE'
MIAMI LAKES

A Miami Lakes Town Council meeting gets heated over contracts

Discussions over lobbying and solid waste contracts spark flare-ups on the dais at a Miami Lakes town council meeting on Tuesday.
HIALEAH

Hialeah nursing home gets boost of music

A music appreciation program enriches and adds meaning to lives of hospice patients
- Music for Hospice Patients
- For information about the Vitas music appreciation program
Teen continues tradition of helping homeless

Julio D. Anta, 19, has fed the homeless for years, but from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, he has invited the community to share in this gift-giving project as he, through his ministry Humility Now, hosts the inaugural Homeless BBQ/Clothing Drive.A warm Neighbors in Religion salute to Julio D. Anta, 19, who has the homeless at heart.
MIAMI LAKES

Miami Lakes center is last piece in park overhaul

Miami Lakes recently completed the largest capital project in town history -- a $2.5 million, eco-friendly community center located on the western end.
Police reports from local municipalities

DORAL AREA | A thief stole a purse, credit cards and an identification card from a 2005 Saab in the 7300 block of Northwest 36th Street between 2 and 5 a.m.
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

Miami Dade College North Campus boasts more than 400 palms

Every Friday at 8 a.m., a group of students plant palm tree seeds at Miami Dade College North Campus' new palm tree nursery.
``Students learn a lot about palms even though they aren't science majors,'' said Juliette Llado, Student Government Association president. ``Each palm has a unique way about itself.''
Female scholars to be featured on Book Fair panel

Next Saturday will be a proud day for the community.
Two local high school graduates, now college professors and published authors -- Tera W. Hunter and Edda Fields-Black -- are participating on the African Diaspora Panel at the 26th annual Miami Book Fair International.
Police reports from local municipalities

DOLPHIN MALL AREA | A thief stole a GPS, a CD, 40 pieces of chocolate and 10 razors from a 2008 Jeep Cherokee in the 11400 block of Northwest 12th Street between 8 and 8:20 p.m. Nov. 1. The items were valued at $400.