Alex NewsLocal news for Alex, OK continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Flyer expansion focus of Pauls Valley meeting- May 25, 2008 Transportation officials from three states will converge on Pauls Valley next Saturday, May 31, for a regional meeting to discuss the future expansion of the Heartland Flyer.http://www.topix.net/city/alex-ok/2008/05/flyer-expansion-focus-of-pauls-valley-meeting?fr... Going Hungry- May 16, 2008 "Each night, over 7,000 Oklahoma children go to bed hungry. More than 500 of these children live in Grady County. We can't let this happen." "Hunger is Not OK" is a report by the Oklahoma Task Force on Hunger from December of 2007 that showed Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in America. via Chickasha Daily Expresshttp://www.topix.net/city/alex-ok/2008/05/going-hungry?fromrss=1 CVTC Ambassadors honored- May 14, 2008 Ambassadors 2007-08 Canadian Valley Technology Center Student Ambassadors honored at a special banquet are, from left: Front row: Cody Bogle, CHS; Josh Davis, Ninnekah; Tyler Steelman, THS; Bradley Thorne, ... via Chickasha Daily Expresshttp://www.topix.net/city/alex-ok/2008/05/cvtc-ambassadors-honored?fromrss=1 Alex family recovering after fire destroys home- May 8, 2008 "There was nothing left when we came home" On the evening of April 17, fire destroyed the home of Terry Helm of Alex. Helm and five of her 10 children were living in the home at the time. via Chickasha Daily Expresshttp://www.topix.net/city/alex-ok/2008/05/alex-family-recovering-after-fire-destroys-home?... Mother's Day lunch from Butter- May 6, 2008 "People, I hope, have come to recognize that you may see a celebrity, but you may also have a great meal. You're guaranteed at least one or the other." Alex Guarnaschelli struggles to keep from rolling her eyes when asked about Butter's recent appearance on "Gossip Girl" as the characters' go-to restaurant. via AMNYhttp://www.topix.net/city/alex-ok/2008/05/mothers-day-lunch-from-butter?fromrss=1 fyi for 5-4- May 4, 2008 "Donna and Bay were humorous and very insightful about issues involving the two major political parties. They had very distinct beliefs but were able to combine their different political views into an informational yet entertaining presentation" Ladusau named Oklahoma Funeral Director of Year Dean Ladusau was named 2007-08 Oklahoma Funeral Director of the Year at the 106th annual Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association convention recently in Tulsa. via The Enid Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/alex-ok/2008/05/fyi-for-5-4?fromrss=1 |