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llflll-" Ifti 4 The Daily Tar Heel Tuesday, October 9, 1984 Durden leaves planetarium to be a pastor By MARY MULVIHILL Staff Writer Most people lead a quiet slow-paced life after retirement, but 64-year-old John Durden is an exception. Durden, who retired from his position of housekeeping supervisor at the Morehead Planeta rium last Friday, is not like most people. "John is one of a kind," said Jim Manning, assistant director of the planetarium, about his employee. Retirement for John Durden will mark the closing of one chapter of a life spentserving the planetarium and the opening of a new one, serving the Lord as pastor of a congregation. Although he was raised in a strong Christian home, Durden never went to church as an adult. "Then one Sunday morning something hit me, explained Durden. "This is your time to live for the Lord." Since that day of discovery, John Durden not only became a regular churchgoer but also pursued a closer relationship with the Lord. He attended night school for nine years at the Christian Union Bible Institute in Durham and the Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest and in the process acquired the following four distinguished degrees in ministry: master of divinity, bachelor of theology, bachelor of sacrf d theology and an honorary doctoral degree. After 20 years of preaching and overseeing the building of five churches, Durden said, "It has been a great experience being with the Lord. Ill never give up the Lord and preaching." He plans to continue preaching for about one more year until he is appointed pastor of a congregation in North Carolina. The church's gain, however, will be the Morehead Planetarium's loss. "I'm not sure John can be replaced and I'm not sure I'm even going to try," Manning said. "It may just be that his duties will be absorbed by some other people." In 1966, John Durden was hired as a janitor at the planetarium and later was promoted to the position of housekeeping supervisor. Durden has supervised many of the social and academic functions held in the Morehead Planetarium's faculty lounge, University room and dining room for University and state officials. Durden also had the responsibility of keeping the building clean. With anywhere from 50 to 100 functions held at the planetarium annually some with 550 people, Durden has always been an important and busy man. "He has played a large role in making sure the building as a whole is well-kept and working and that the functions held here run smoothly," Manning said. During his 19 years at the planetarium, Durden also served as minister clergyman. Whenever the staff would have an informal get-together, he always said the grace and benediction. "It is a nice little touch we are going to miss," Manning said. "My best experience with the planetarium has been meeting the different individuals," Durden said. "IVe met some good and some bad people." According to Durden, this is a valuable experience for a minister clergyman because he constantly interacts with people. It also afforded him the opportunity to meet high ranking politicians and University officials. "Nineteen years is a long time," he said. "It is time to give it up." Now the pages of a new chapter in his life will begin to unfold. i mm v r j ilia i lie win uegm tu uiiiuiu. Concert tonight celebrates state 400th anniversary By STEVE CARR Staff Writer UNC students who left for home this summer missed out on the area's British American festival, which celebrated 400 years of intercultural influences between the two countries. Tonight in Hill Hall, however, conductors David Serrins and Larry Cook will present a program showcas ing the finest composers England and the United States have to offer. "There are no similarities between the pieces," said Serrins, who will conduct the concert's two American works. "Elgar is a typically English composer; Copland, a typically American one." Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring and Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings personify two schools of' thought present in American music. Appalachian Spring distinctly evokes the pioneer spirit through its open consonances and dissonances, sounds that are both pleasant and harsh. To many listeners, the piece is popular because it captures the rugged beauty of the American landscape and its people. Commissioned by Martha Graham in 1945 as a ballet, Appalachian Spring received many awards, including the Pulitzer Prize in music. The UNC Symphony Orchestra will perform the work in the form of a suite which Copland himself arranged. While Barber is also American, his Adagio for Strings has quite a different feel. "It's a 20th-century piece written in a romantic style," Serrins said. Originally composed as the second movement of a string quartet by Barber, the Adagio features lush harmonies that owe much to European classicism and romanticism. Many find the piece to include some of the best idiomatic string writing ever composed. Sir William Edward Elgar's The Spirit of England, a large work for soprano, chorus and orchestra, will close tonight's program, and the piece most certainly will be a grand finale. pedal Savings off JUT' ilW : f r'.:v - r: : A- &.:;.' t rS' " i C. rar,ii 5; 7 NO 1 1 J DEPOSIT SPECIAL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SPECIAL SAVINGS AT: DATE: WED. OCT. 10 Time: 10 am-3 pm PLACE: STU dEftT STORES North Carolina Graduate Services THE Daily Crossword by R. M. 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"Because the faculty and student body are of very high quality, AMERICAN PCANCER ? SOCI5TY UNC is such a school (for me)." Serrins said, "We urge students and faculty to come since this is a special event." The UNC Symphony Orchestra and the Carolina Choir will perform at 8 p.m. today in Hill Hall Auditorium. Admission is free. '' DTHNancy London John Durden: After 19 years with the planetarium, a new chapter opens Outing Club offers adventurers a chance to have fun Th gihr TaiTTCrir Thai any 5 minute pizza Our Lunch. wf? f Xr Our buffet includes: All you can eat pizza All you can eat spagetti Bread sticks An ice-cold medium soft drink or tea 104 VV. Franklin Street Chapel Hill By BRYAN HASSEL StafT Writer The room was abuzz with 80 people exhanging stories of outdoor experien ces they have had, would like to have and might well have this year on one of the many expeditions of the UNC Outing Club. Prospective adventurers were clustered around a table, eager to pay their dues and become official members of the organization. There were all types. Some, dressed in jeans and Oxfords, looked ready for a fraternity party; others, with hiking boots and backpacks, seemed already prepared for the first outing. The link was intense excitement, enthusiasm and eagerness to start a year of adventures: climbing, canoeing, kayaking, back packing, . . . anything. The club kicked off a new year of outdoor sports and activities. So far, 70 members have paid their $10 dues to join, and 100 students were present at a recent meeting. Club President and junior Randy Wynne from Charlotte said he was pleased with the higher than usual turnout. For $10 per semester, any UNC student can climb aboard. The club sponsors three or four trips each weekend. Outings include caving, climbing, canoeing, kayaking and backpacking, but anything goes. Some members went gliding a couple of weeks ago, and windsurfing is on the horizon. Wynne said ideas for the trips come from the members. Each outing is led by an expert, who is sometimes a student, sometimes a "consultant" a former student in the area who is willing to help the club. Wynne says the graduates add a certain continuity to the club and ensure safety through their experience. In addition to the weekend expedi tions, the club offers outings and training clinics for beginners. Training sessions include kayak roll clinics in the indoor pool and rock climbing practice SfTflO S Italian Restaurant announces its ..., it i n still i.ui i run With Mario's Famous Spaghetti Sauce, Salad, and delicious baked bread. . 12noon-10pm (Beverage not included) 1 1 :30 a.m.-1 0 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. near Harris Teeter in 1 1 :30 a.m.-1 0:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat new section of Kroger Plaza 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun. All ABC Permits 929-9693 A Hi with this coupon FREE SALAD When you order a lunch buffet. 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The Outing Club meets each Wed nesday night at 7 p.m. in room 208 of the Union. At the meetings, members talk about weekend trips. Slide shows will often help bring the trips to life. Special club programs include movies illustrating techniques and safety prac tices. Speakers discuss outdoor-related subjects such as hypothermia, general safety and first aid. The Outing Club started as a chapter of area spelunking clubs. The organ ization has evolved into a general group for outdoor activities. The club made news last year when then-junior member Chris Doughty from Bryson City won the first U.S. medal in international slalom kayaking. Wynne said the club brings people with similar interests together and develops skill and safety among the members. Safety, said Wynne, is one of the top ' priorities of the organization. Most of the dues and stipend received from the Sports Club Council buy and repair equipment to ensure safe trips. The club requires that the most effective safety techniques be used at all times. 400th Anniversary schedule Morehead. f lanetarnim; Qpening o p.m. plus Saturday at 1 1 a.m., I and 3 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 and 3 p.m. show costs $2.75 for adults, $2 for senior citizens and $1.35 for children (11 and under). Through Oct. 21 Play Makers: "The Last Song of John Proffit. Shows are Wednesday-Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 5 and 9 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $7 weeknights and $9 Friday and Saturday. Preview costs $5. Call 962 1121 for information. Through Oct. 15 Ackland Art Museum: Sir Walter. Raleigh exhibition from N.C. Collec tion. Small Gallery. Hours are Tuesday Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 2-6 p.m. Closed Monday. Call 966-5736 for information. Through Oct. 15 Morehead Exhibit: John White's drawings will be on display in the South Gallery. Hours are weekdays, 2-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. -5 p.m.; and nightly 7:30-10 p.m. Call 962-1236 for more information. Oct. 7-27 Indian Exhibit: Contemporary Indian art will be on display at Horace Williams House, Rosemary Street. Hours are weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 2-5 p.m. Call 942-7818 for information. Oct. 9 Music Department: UNC Symphony and Carolina Choir. Hill Hall. 8 p.m. Call 962-1 093 for information. Oct. 10 Lecture: "The Colonial Period" by William Powell. Horace Williams House. Call 942-7818 for advance reservations. Oct. 10 N.C. Botanical Garden: "British American Connction" will be presented by Dot Wilbur and Ken Moore. For advance reservations call 967-2246. Oct. 11 Carmina Consort: English music of the 15th century. 8 p.m. Gerrard Hall. Oct. 13-18 Multi-Media Show: Public showings will be Oct. 13-14 in Morehead Building at 2 and 4 p.m. Then exhibit moves to Great Hall Oct. 15-18 for special ihowings to be announced. Oct. 13 N.C. Botanical Garden: Nature tour led by Ken Moore. Call 967-2246 for advance reservations. Oct. 17 Lecture: "The 19th Century by H.G. Jones. Horace Williams House. Call 942-7818 for advance reservations. Oct. 24 Lecture: "The 20th Century" by George Tindall. Horace Williams House. Call 942-7818 for advance reservations.
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