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�������� recently received formal notification that its Funeral Service program has been granted a three-year accreditation with the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE). This makes �������� one of only five funeral service education programs in the state of Texas. †Students who graduate from the program with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Services are eligible to sit for certification exams in both funeral directing and embalming.

The �������� Agriculture Department will host the Northeast Texas Ag-Stravaganza June 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the �������� Ag Complex. The event, sponsored by ��������, Creative Insight Community Development and the Ark-Tex Council of Governments, will introduce two new agriculture initiatives coming to Northeast Texas.

Guests will learn about Texas Golden Kiwis and how this and other new hybrid crops are changing the agricultural landscape ? and how they can work on local farms.

Dr. Ron Clinton, �������� President, served on a Presidents Panel at the Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Workforce and Economic Prosperity Summit in Mount Pleasant Wednesday. He was joined by Dr. Pam Anglin, Paris Junior College; Dr. Emily Cutrer, Texas A&M University - Texarkana; and James Henry Russell, Texarkana College. The event discussed ways to produce skilled workers in Northeast Texas. Julian Alvarez, Commissioner Representing Labor for the Texas Workforce Commission, was the keynote speaker.

The �������� Carroll Shelby Auto Body program recently helped make a dream come true as they finished out a rare 427 Cobra kit car. John Weatherly, a member of the Shelby Cobra Association of Texas (SCAT) from the Dallas area, fell in love with Cobras when he saw one in a magazine during high school in the 1960s. Many years later, he and his wife were at a car show where he learned about kit cars and began on the road to building his very own Cobra.

?I looked at Kit Car Magazine, sent for some information, located Lone Star Classics and started buying parts.

Students and faculty recently returned from the annual Travel Course, which went to Washington, D.C. this year. Look for the full story next week!

 

�������� will be closed Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. Offices will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 29. We hope everyone has a safe holiday as we remember those who died serving our country.

The �������� Board of Trustees swore in three members for new terms at the regular May meeting Tuesday night. Governor Bill Ratliff swore in fellow members Sondra Fowler, Sid Greer and Dr. Dan McCauley, who all kept their places on the board after being unopposed for a May election. Fowler, who serves in Place Three on the board, was elected to finish out the last two unexpired years of her term, which she was appointed to after John Bryan retired from the board last year. Greer (Place Four) and McCauley (Place Seven) will serve full six-year terms.

The Adult Education Department at �������� is accepting new†students for its GED (General Equivalency Diploma) and ESL/Citizenship Fast Track classes.†Those interested in participating in either of these free educational programs†should call to make an appointment for registration. †While classes are offered in various convenient locations around the area, all registration will be held at the Community Resource Center (formerly MPISD Administration Building) at†105 N. Riddle Street in Mount Pleasant.

The ��������†Continuing†Education†department is offering a†variety of learning opportunities this summer. Whether you are interested in taking a class for personal enrichment or you?d like to gain new job skills, �������� has classes to fit your needs. Customized training is also available for businesses and groups. Registration is fast and easy. Stop by the Continuing Education office in the Student Services building, call 903-434-8134 or e-mail continuinged@ntcc.edufor more information.