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Swan Man Ken Zulla wins Chief Junaluska award

fr kenzullaKen Zulla was called a lot of things during his 30 years as an auditor for the United States government, but his latest title, winner of the 2014 Chief Junaluska Award from the Junaluska Associates, is more positive.

The award honors someone whose actions reflect his or her love of the Lake, and Zulla has done that through saving swans from embedded fish hooks, growing and gifting award-winning dahlias, mentoring Cub Scouts, picking up litter and serving on a bevy of committees with Lake Junaluska and his church, Long’s Chapel, among many other good deeds.  

“This year’s honoree is a master of ‘being God’s hands on this earth,” said Hattie Polk, last year’s winner. “This steward nurtures, cherishes and shares the beauties of God’s creation. This botanical genius has been eager to share the fruits of floral labor for the enjoyment of numerous activities at the lake. More importantly, this model of Christian commitment serves the local church not only as financial guide but also minister to the ‘least of these among us.’” 

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