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Çontinued from page 1 College forum for Creationism debates On Friday, the final evening, the program will begin with Dr. David L. Hicks, a theistic evolutionist from Whitworth College in Washington, presenting the view that most evolutionary theories do not essentially conflict with Biblical statements regarding creation. A panel discussion involving the audience will follow with Chittick, Feldesman and Hicks. Staff photo by Duffy Coffman All three programs will begin at 7 p.m. in Randall Hall Gym, and are open to the public. “We’re having this program because we wanted to provide a platform for the discussion of this topic on an academic basis,” Johnson said. “The question about ‘Should it be taught?’ has been handled on a sensationalist level too much and we don’t even want to deal with that subject yet. We’re just trying to explore it and see if it has acadmic validity.” “I’m staying neutral on the subject,” Johnson said, “but I think there’s a quick conclusion on the part of some that if a person expresses a belief in God, that they must stick un waveringly to the Bible. I don’t see. the problems involved. Just because someone believes in evolution doesn’t mean he is an athiest.. Science and the scriptures get along very well,” Johnson said. He believes conflicts seem to arise from “improper Biblical exegesis (explanation; getting out what’s inside). It’s not what the Bible says that causes pro blems, it’s what people inter pret the Bible to say.” “Of course, some of the blame for the conflict lies with the evolutionists, too. Many have a tendency to present evolution as significantly more than a theory,” Johnson fur ther explained. “Evolutionists must take care to keep from succumbing to the same mindless arrogance that they accused the creationists of hav ing back in the days of the Scopes Trial,” Johnson warn ed. “Creationists often take the position that their side believes in God and that evolutionists don’t,” concluded Johnson. “We’re trying to get away from that and present a platform for the airing of scientific crea tionism on an academic level. We hope to draw in many peo ple from the community. It’s open to the public and ab solutely free. rosby fills ASG executive council By J. Dana Haynes t)f The Print ■ The executive council for the ■981-82 ASG has been ■elected and approved. Resides the four elected posi- ■ons, five appointed offices ■ave been filled. They include: I Assistant to the President: Boe Schweizer. Schweizer is ■Iso this year’s ATTP. Newly Elected ASG President Sam Crosby said, “Joe is Knowledgeable, he’s ex perienced, and he’s got a lot of ■willingness to serve the Students of the College. He ■works hard and he’s quite Reliable. Also, he knows a lot of ■he administration.” I Administrative assistant: ■Malt McAllister. Like Schweizer, McAllister was a ■andidate for president. Said _Crosby, “I think Walt is willing to learn and expand his horizons. He’s very knowledgeable.” McAllister will replace the current ad ministrative assistant, Don Vitro. Activities Director: Dick Ed wards. Edwards is taking the place of Gail Schmidt. “Dick\ was this year’s art director, which takes a lot of time,” ex plained Crosby, “I felt Dick was very reliable and willing to listen to the students. He’s in terested in the students and their desires and is respected and liked by most everyone who knows him.” .Art Director: Melody Blair. Said Crosby, “She’s got good references from high school, where she was .very active. She was, by the way, the only woman to apply for a cabinet position.” Blair is taking the place of Dick Edwards. Media Director: Tom Sim mons. He, like Schweizer, is returning to the same job. “Tom took over just this last quarter,” explained Crosby, “I feel he’s done a super job. He has the interest, the ability, and the drive to get the information out to the students and the community.” Schweizer, McAllister, Ed wards, Blair and Simmons will join with Crosby, Vice Presi dent Susy Ryan, Business Manager Chris Clement and Secretary Ginger Olney to form the executive council of the ASG. Said Crosby, “During our beach retreat last week, we worked together, and we had a good time. I think that we’ve got a good team here. We set a goal to maintain 100 percent student officers for the whole year, which hasn’t happened in years.” Vice President Ryan had some reservations about the new cabinet. “I think Sam did a good job,” said Ryan, “but I don’t think it was right or fair to let someone do any one job two years in a row. This is a two-year school, and everyone should get a chance to work. But Joe and Tom (the two of ficers keeping their respective jobs) were the best qualified for their jobs, so they deserved them.” Asked what specific goals were set for the new cadre, Crosby said, “I have asked the cabinet to always listen, and to promote our school activities. I feel that they’ll do this.” Local FFA members score in state contest I Clackamas County Future farmers of America (FFA), finished with honors at the ■State FFA Contest held May 2 ■t the College. Nineteen teams competed in events testing Knowledge and skills in crops, floriculture, agriculture mechanics, meats, dairy, and horticulture. I Canby took second-place honors in the dairy contest, tontestants scored samples of fnilk and cottage cheese for flavor defects, identified fheeses, scored sediment pads f nd unit parts, and took a writ fen exam on milk production f nd marketing. The Roseburg Wednesday, May 13, 1981 team placed first, with Sandy and McMinnville placing third and fourth. High Individual honors went to Sheri Williams of Roseburg. Sandy placed fourth in the ag-mechanics section which tested skills in electric switches . and controls, tool conditioning, arc welding, tractor troubleshooting, and small engine maintenance. First- place was awarded to Gervais, followed by Cascade and Sutherlin. Jill Smith of Canby received the High Individual Award in the meats category held at Associated Meats Company in Portland. Contestants were asked to grade wholesale cuts of beef and pork, grade beef carcasses, and identify retail cuts of beef, lamb and pork. Of seven teams competing, Sandy placed first, followed by Can by, Silverton, Junction City, Phoenix, Sutherlin, and Estacada. Frank Smith of North Clackamas received the High Individual Award in ^the floriculture contest. The com petition included a greenhouse identification exam, an evalua tion of flowering potted plants, bedding plants, foliage, cut flowers, and live and dried ar- rangements. The team placings were North Clackamas, Green Thumb of Portland, Crater, Junction City, and Sam Barlow. Bob Brism of Canby took the High Individual Award in the nursery landscape event. Con testants were tested for general knowledge and plant identifica tion skills. In addition, they evaluated potted plants, balled and burlapped nursery stock, turf samples, and residential landscape plans. Crater took first-place honors, followed by Canby, West Linn,. Green Thumb of Portland, and North Clackamas. 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