My instructor was a master chef, an older man who retired from the Navy as a chef on battleships and aircraft carriers. He served seamen of all ranks and became the Officer Quarters master chef.

I just wanted to thank you for allowing us to visit the Qualla Boundary and Cherokee this past weekend.

This is my Council Report for the month of June. I apologize for the delay in submitting this month’s report, and I will work to ensure timelier submissions and publications moving forward.

God, through His Word and us, accomplishes what He intends. God’s sovereignty is manifested either by divine intervention or the leading of the Spirit. He creates and changes man’s destiny through man’s free will.

As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Juneteenth offers an opportunity not only to celebrate freedom, but also to reflect on how people have shaped our country throughout its history.

Now, for the flip side. How do you judge all those who aren’t as fortunate as you?

When Long picks up her camera, it is as though she is picking up a paint brush – art comes through time after time and timeless art is created.