The Clarksdale Press Register from Clarksdale, Mississippi • 2

THE CLARKSDALE PRESS REGISTER PSC 2 A Saturday Morning, May 26, 1990 FLE scores above state average for juniors at Aggie I 2 companies, and on the existing -services utilities provide. Petition the PSC to condut hearings into rates or services of public utilities. The PSC has 30 days to respond on what actions it has taken or will be taking on the petition. Analyze proposals by a utility to abandon service to an area, usually railroads. Study utilities' compliance, with regulatory laws.

The PSC retains enforcement authority. Investigate contracts of public utilities with affiliates or subsidiaries, and advise the PSC on regulations and transactions. Much of the law takes effect July Sections dealing with the publOutilities staff take effect Sept. 1. "I think, certainly, the Independency of the new staff is probably a step in the right direction," Cochran said.

"I have advocated the possible need for an independent staff." Cochran said once the staff is at work, the PSC may come with recommendations to "fine tune" the law at a later date. "I think the new staff will work well with the commission in enhancing the regulatory process," he said. "I don't see that there are going to be any problems with the commissioners in working with the new Coahoma Agricultural High School (CAHS) received good news this week from the Mississippi Basic Skills Assessment Program. CAHS scored 100 percent on the Functional Literacy Exam (FLE) given each year to high school juniors. The perfect score means that all CAHS juniors passed the test, but more importantly, they passed with flying colors.

The three divisions of the FLE exam include reading, mathematics, and written communication. The state mean score, or the average score of all students taking the exam statewide, is 811.8, but CAHS' district scored an overall mean of 834.9, some 20-plus points higher than the state average. These latest results, coupled with the information that CAHS' ACT scores are high or at least well within the state average, and the fact that CAHS has improved its dropout rate have helped the school remain off probation. "Our teachers are hardworking. They deserve all the credit," said S.T.

Bailey, CAHS principal. "We are a viable institution in the community; we always have been, but now statewide test scores prove it." CAHS did exceptionally well in the mathematics and written communication areas, scoring in the 94 percentile and higher. Here is the breakdown of each testing area in the three major divisions and scoring percentages: Mathematics complete a check and its stub, 98.4; calculate take-home pay with hourly, weekly, or monthly wage and deduction, 99.6; calculate selling price with list price, sales, tax rate, andor rate discount, 96.6; calculate monthly payments over a period of time when given total cost, 96.8; calculate checking account balance given deposits, withdrawals, and service charges, 94.8; compute cost based on fractionpercent of expense, from weeklymonthly income, 96.4; use estimation of time, money, distance, weight, or capacity, 94.4; measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, or weight, 96. Written communication arrange sentences into a logically organized paragraph, 97.1 identify the correct spelling of selected frequently used words, 98.4; complete forms, 94.2; and construct a coherent business letter, using standard format, 97.1. Reading associate words and phrases with their literal meanings, 97.5; identify selected written abbreviations and symbols, 96.8; interpret materials, 84.7; analyze written materials, 80.5; select newspaperstelephone directory information, 90.2; follow written directions in printed, graphic, and tabular materials, 88.9.

Continued from Page One employees of the present planning, legal, engineering, accounting and administrative services divisions will be abolished and employees in those Jobs can reapply for employment on the new staff. The change affects about 40 workers. It is the same device used when economic development programs were consolidated over a year ago. Many people lost jobs in that process, which some lawmakers later questioned. The law also exempts the public utilities staff from protection of the state personnel system for one year to give the executive director a free hand in hiring.

The law Itself gives the executive director, through his staff, authority to: Review and comment on the reasonableness of rates being charged or proposed by utility Hollandale turns 100 HOLLANDALE (AP) The town of Hollandale celebates its 100th anniversary this weekend with a vareity of events scheduled for both local residents and visitors. The city, famous for some of the first dial telephones in the state as well a mobile electric chair, was chartered on Feb. 24, 1890. Today's celebration features an all-day arts and crafts show with over 60 exhibits. From 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m., there will be concerts featuring local church choirs, environmentalist-musician Paul Ott and prominent country songwriter and Hollandale native Ben Peters. At noon there will be a catfish dinner for $5 a plate sponsored by the Deer Creek boosters. Thirteen food booths will also be featured. Sportswear Blouses-Tank tops Skirts MY SHOP 226 Yazoo Ave. Clarksdale Happy Hour 4-7 P.M.

287 Sunflower 6274215 25 J-l; -f "JOE Cauthen is named SA plant manager Jubilee 5K route changed Organizers of the Delta Jubilee Bud Light 5K Road Race have prepared an exciting and scenic new route for participants this year. As in the past, the run will begin and end at the No6ser-Ellis Pavilion on Friars Point Road. But runners won't head toward Lee Drive this time; instead, they'll trek downtown and to the shaded banks of the Sunflower River. The entrants will then head toward the Duck Walk after the river trail, and wend their way back to the pavillion on Oakhurst Avenue. Runners will grab a refreshing drink halfway through the course, and splits will be available at the mile marks.

At the finish, participants will enjoy refreshments and fruit. Clarksdale Beverages is backing the race this year, and providing Mountain Valley spring water, T-shirts, and goody bags. Sheriff Andrew Thompson and the Sheriff's Department will direct traffic on the route and provide an escort for runners. The race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, and registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

The entry fee for prepaid runners is $8, and $10 on the day of the race. A T-shirt is included with the fees. The Fun Run entry fee is $2. Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in the race; and male and female age group winners. Awards will also be presented to age group winners of the Fun Run, which will begin as soon as the main race is finished.

Entry forms for the races are available at the Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 627-7337. Trivial Pursuit tournament Members of the cooking team "The Best Little Chicken House in Clarksdale" have added yet another event to their agenda for the Delta Jubilee. Friday night, a Trivial Pursuit tournament will be held on the grounds near their rig, according to team member John Mayo. The entry fee is $10 per team, and teams can consist of two to three members.

Registration will begin at 7:30 p.m., and play will start at 8. Teams will play one-hour rounds, and the team ahead by the hour's finish will advance to the next round of play. The two teams who make it to the championship round will play until the Trivial Pursuit game is completed. A trophy will be presented to the tournament winners, Mayo said. Funds from the game will benefit the Pat Balducci medical fund.

Teams participating are asked to bring their own board games, if they have them, Mayo added. Robert C. Cauthen has been named plant manager of the Stephens-Adamson Clarksdale plant. He replaces Dudley D. Fedric, who retired March 31 after 28 years as plant manager.

Cauthen, a Clarksdale native, joined the plant staff in 1974 as manager of plant accounting. In 1977, he was assigned the additional duty of manager of production and inventory control. SCARED TO LOOK? Try our new 6week program for gy per only week We also have new expanded food selections for increased variety and a SAFE QUICK weight loss. Center The weighl-lou professionaJsr1 131 Sharkey 627-9140 FRI. SAT.

MAY 25. 26 Music By Dieto Dr. Henriques accepts pastorate in Jackson Calendar GARCIA The Rev. Dr. S.M.

Henriques Jr. resigned earlier this week as pastor of Clarksdale Baptist Church and at the same time announced that he has accepted the pastorate of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Jackson. The resignation is effective June 30, but Dr. Henriques will deliver his last sermon to the local congregation on June 17, before beginning his annual two-week vacation. In a statement appearing in the church bulletin last Sunday, Dr.

Henriques told the congregation, "Resigning this pastorate was one of the most difficult things I ever had to do. We have grown to love you very much in the five years we have been here, but we hope to maintain our many friendships with which God has blessed us." The departing minister also told the local church members that "You have been very supportive, encouraging and understanding. Some of you have shed tears right along with us, yet we all have the conviction that this is God's doing therefore marvelous in our eyes." In revealing his own plans, Dr. Henriques also revealed that his wife has been named to a full MOVING SALE The C. D.

Carleton's 501 Pecan Saturday 9 til 5 Sunday 1 til 4 Furniture, china, crystal, lots of yard sluff and misc. items. With a current workforce of 95 employees, Stephens-Adamson manufactures bulk material handling conveyor equipment for such industries as mining, construction and shipping. The local plant was purchased in April, 1988 by Boliden Allis, the American subsidiary of Trelleborg AB of Sweden. Cauthen and his wife, Janice, have one daughter, Kellye.

They are members of Oakhurst Baptist Church. REV. DR. S.M. HENRIQUES JR.

faculty position in the Nursing School of Mississippi College. Mrs. Henriques was in the first nursing class ever to graduate from Mississippi College and so will be returning to her alma mater as an instructor. The local congregation is expected to appoint an interim pastor as a committee begins the search for a new pastor for Clarksdale Baptist. "PltU IAT-IN COT 7777 camyout "ii different toppings" -y 1 "TV v.

4 1' i I I SATURDAY, MAY 26 2 p.m. The Clarksdalian Club will hold a fish fry at the Sylvester Badgett VFW Post Home on U.S. wy. 49 South. 4 p.m.

Members of the Coahoma County High School Class of 1980 interested in organizing a reunion will meet at Western Sizzlin. 6 p.m. Sunflower School reunion fellowship at the school, located west off Highway D-36. 7 p.m. The Clarksdalian Club will hold a commemorative ceremony, followed by a dance, at the city Auditorium.

Advance tickets are $8 and $10 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Episcopal Parish House. SUNDAY, MAY 27 10 a.m. Sunflower School reunion begins with a devotional, followed by a covered dish lunch at the school and an afternoon of fellowship.

2 p.m. The Clarksdalian Club will hold a picnic at Sunflower Lake. Sale by 1H it Dot Bayles Spring Special NOW ONLY $0 plus M.9S sitting (Reg.14.95) Spring brings lots ct smiles when you take advantage otthis special portrait oHeri MONDAY, MAY 28 MEMORIAL DAY 7:30 p.m. Game night will be held at the post home of the Sylvester Badgett Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. 7:30 p.m.

Clarksdale Elks Club meets at the Elks Lodge. TUESDAY, MAY 29 12 noon Clarksdale Rotary Club meets at Western Sizzlin'. 2 p.m. City court meets at city hall. 3 p.m.

Clarksdale Board of Mayor and Commissioners meets in the board room at City Hall with a public session following at 5 in the council chamber. 6 p.m. St. PauJ's United Methodist Church's weekly program "For Singles Only" with supper ($3.50) is open to the public. For reservations call 624-6893 or 624-8055.

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