COUNTY LIFE
NCTC seeking input on creating continuing education classes
The staff of the Adult and Continuing Education, the non-credit division of North Central Texas College, is asking for the public’s input in creating courses for the community.
“We want to know what adult and continuing education courses the community would like us to offer,” said Technical Assistant Derbi Partridge, “That way we can work with our staff to design desirable classes that will appeal to the majority of the people in our service area.”
According to a 2017 UPCEA and Chmura Economics and Analysis survey, adult learners are choosing to forego a traditional four-year degree, due mostly to economic reasons including soaring course and program fees.
Partridge said instead they are opting for short-term programs and certificate courses, which provide opportunities for adult learners to improve their specific work-related skills needed to compete in the workforce.
“At ACE, we have the ability to more quickly develop the programs and courses that are in demand by local and regional employers,” said Partridge, “And offer non-traditional options that appeal to cost-conscious learners interested in developing specific skill sets, preparing for new careers or seeking credentials to add to their existing degrees for professional distinction.”
To provide comment on classes call Derbi Partridge at 872-4002 ext. 5218 or email at [email protected].
(Center) Lynetta Slaton, lieutenant/support services with the Bowie Police Department was honored with a party Tuesday celebrating her 50th year working with the City of Bowie. She received a Bowie knife plaque in a surprise reception. Her son, Bo Slaton, and mom, LaVelle Boudreaux are pictured. Slaton is the longest serving city employee. (Courtesy photo)
Rainfall continues to push local lake levels upward.
As of May 17 Lake Nocona was 85.8% full at 825.51 mean sea level. It is full at 827.5 msl. One month ago it was at 67.3 msl.
Lake Amon G. Carter continues to be more than 100% full at 921.59%. It is full at 920 msl. One month ago it was 91.4% full at 918.85 ms.
Early voting begins May 20 and run through May 24 in the 30th Senatorial District runoff election for both the Democratic and Republican Party Primaries.
In the March primaries due to the large number of candidates no one received the necessary majority. The seat became vacant when Sen. Drew Springer (R-Muenster) decided not to seek re-election.
On the Democratic ticket, voters will choose between Michael Braxton and Dale Frey. On the Republican ticket Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough battle it out. The winner in each party will face off in the November general election.
Early voting for the runoff runs May 20-24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p..m. at the Montague County Courthouse Annex Community Room. This is the only location for early voting.
On election voting polls will be located in the courthoue annex, Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Nocona City Hall and Saint Jo Civic Center. They will be open 7 a.m.. to 7 p.m.
Those who voted in the March primary can only cast ballots in that party primary, voters cannot switch parties. Those who did not vote in the primary can vote in either party primary.
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