HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, TN–October 31st, 2016

In this issue:

Sheriff Hammond,

Pages 1-2

Cottontail Commentary,

Page 2

Branum’s Briefs,

Page 3-4

Hispanic Health Day,

Page 4

Nolan Commendation,

Page 5

Chief Johnson, Page 6

Aegis Luncheon, Pages 7-8

Retirees’ Luncheon, Page 9

Technology &

Stranger Danger, Page 10

Roughnecks, Page 11

Whittenbarger & Dreaden

Honored, Page 12

Corrections

Communiqué, Pages 13-14

Chaplain’s Corner, Page 15

What’s Cookin’, Page 16

Lightning strikes twice in the same

place!

No, I am not talking about literal

lightning caused by weather condi-

tions which can produce a bolt from

the sky;

Continued next page

FROM THE DESK OF JIM HAMMOND

I’m talking about the fact that two

weeks ago our agency received

word from the Federal Govern-

ment Department of Justice that

the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Of-

fice was to receive a $750,000

COPS grant to add six new School

Resource Officers. These are com-

petitive grants and to submit one

is always very time consuming

and difficult, and the odds are al-

ways very high that it won’t hap-

pen. But to be selected to receive

two grants of this magnitude with-

in the last three years, is indeed a

bolt from the sky of federal fund-

ing.

In 2013, the HCSO received a one

million dollar grant from the De-

partment of Justice to fund eight

SROs for three years, provided

that Hamilton County Hamilton

County government picked up the

additional cost of the grant match,

salaries and benefits for the fourth

year along with officer equipment.

Now here we are, at the conclu-

sion of the 2013 grant, and like a

bolt out of the sky, we have been

awarded the rare addition of a

$750,000 grant to add another six

officers to our SRO Division. Once

again, Hamilton County govern-

ment will be picking up the addi-

tional cost of the grant match, sal-

aries and benefits for the fourth

year along with officer equipment.

Let me just say here how much I

appreciate our county commission

for their involvement in our SRO

projects with their support and

funding. We could not have ac-

complished this task without

them.

In total, Hamilton County will have

received a grand total of 14 new

SROs for our county school sys-

tem. Now, the sheriff’s office SROs

will have the opportunity to pro-

tect and serve, teach and mentor

many more of our young people as

they are being educated and

trained to become the next gener-

ation of leaders in business and

government for our county.

Credit for receiving this grant

funding is due to Director of

HCSO Support Services, G.A.

Bennett, for his untiring dili-

gence and determination to see

that we not only met but ex-

ceeded all the expectations of a

myriad of rules, parameters,

justifications, research data

along with the writing skills

necessary to catch the attention

of the Justice Department’s

large delegation of grant inter-

viewers and scorers across the

country. (We were the only

agency in Tennessee to receive

this grant in 2016.)

I can tell you for a certainty

that many evenings when I was

leaving the office, I would find

Director Bennett still at his

desk writing or on the phone

with Washington deep in con-

versation over issues related to

our application and submis-

sion. We all know that success

comes mostly at the expense of

hard work, skilled research and

the setting of goals and objec-

tives with a determination to

achieve them. I believe this is

what our own Gino Bennett

brought home to the HCSO in

this project.

When you see Director Bennett,

give him a thumbs up and the

accolades he rightly deserves

for his dedication to seeing that

so many of us at the sheriff’s

office have received the mil-

lions of dollars worth of equip-

ment and training we need to

accomplish our mission state-

ment of a “…commitment of

excellence….” Grant dollars

are highly prized and sought

after these days, and Director

Bennett is committed to go

searching for and pursuing the

funding we need to help make

the Hamilton County Sheriff’s

Office all it can be.

Jim Hammond, Sheriff

THE ROLL CALL IS PUBLISHED

EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE

HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S

OFFICE LOCATED AT

600 MARKET STREET,

CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402

(423) 209-7000

FAX: (423) 209-7001

THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR IS

G. A. BENNETT.

THE OPERATIONAL EDITOR &

PUBLISHER IS JOHN E. WATERS.

CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ISSUE ARE:

G.A. BENNETT, ALLEN BRANUM,

TRACEY CASE, DON GORMAN,

JIM HAMMOND,

MATT LEA, MIRIAM MONZON,

JOHN WATERS,

SHANNON WILSON AND

MELISSA WILSON

The Cotton Tail Commentary

by John Waters

The old German cleric in the 1500’s had a way with words,

did he not, when he said, "A natural donkey, which carries

sacks to the mill and eats thistles, can judge you - indeed, all crea-

tures can! For a donkey knows it is a donkey and not a cow. A stone

knows it is a stone; water is water, and so on through all the crea-

tures. But you mad asses do not know you are asses." (Luther's

Works, Vol. 41 p. 360) He probably faced the same political dance

we do in our culture — with vanilla labels replacing more accurate

words. A couple of issues come up here: Disrespectful name calling

should never be the norm. Second, equal rights and equal treatment

under the law are critical in a democratic society, even if the people

given equal treatment don’t extend us the same courtesy. Officers

work with the best and the worst. Law enforcement, probably more

than any other profession, lives and works between the horns of this

dilemma. We must act and talk like the best, not the worst, or we will

become like the Sovereign Citizens who targeted Afghanistan immi-

grants and their church sponsor recently. Under the law, everyone is

equal, while in reality they are not. Some are tall, others aren’t, some

are smart, others not so much, etc. Political correctness often blurs

differences. But join me in treating everyone fairly, no matter how

we feel or think of them. Or you just might be an — a donkey.

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Leadership Briefs Leadership Briefs Leadership Briefs With Chief Deputy Allen Branum

Leadership, It May Not Be What You Think

October 21st, 2016. Along with

Deputy Chief Fowler, Captain

Coppinger and P.I.O. Matt Lea, I

attended a graduation ceremo-

ny of the South Eastern Leader-

ship Academy at UTC where

Corrections Lieutenants Byron

Knight, Rex Minton, Rodney

Terrell and Jimmy Wildes were

recognized for their completion

of five (5) weeks of intense su-

pervisory and leadership train-

ing.

During the ceremony, there was

a lot of talk and emphasis on

leadership and how important

it is for each of us to take op-

portunities to lead. That

caused me to think about the

subject and how we sometimes

look at and respond to “our”

leadership role.

We all have a different story of

how we started in this profes-

sion. Some come from a family

of uniform services and some

may have just “stumbled” up on

a job posting that caught our

attention. However it began,

here we are; we have accepted

the challenge to perform our

duties with honor, integrity and

ethics!

Throughout our lives and ca-

reers, we have been taught that

leadership is represented by a

rank, position or a title. I have a

little different thought process

that I would like for each of us

to consider. Leadership is

much more than those things.

Leadership is about action and

interaction. It is about doing

what’s right, not what’s popu-

lar. Everyone in every position

or situation has an opportunity

to lead regardless of our status.

Don’t ever waiver from the

honor, integrity and ethics part

of the commitment.

We sometimes choose to com-

plain, point fingers and blame.

What if we step away from

those habits and stop waiting

for someone else to respond?

We should consider focusing on

what we can control and start

there to see what a difference

we might make. If everyone

were to start trying to set good

examples on those things we

can control, we may then real-

ize your opportunity to lead

and make positive impact on

people and situations.

As leaders, we should learn to

utilize the resources we have

available. No one has every-

thing they need to do what they

want (or need to do). Most

leaders,

manag-

ers and

supervi-

sors are

aware of

these

short-

falls.

Many changes can occur from

the bottom up, not just from the

top down. The employees who

are in the positions know what

equipment, training and re-

sources are needed to do their

job. It is their responsibility to

make sure management is

aware of the issues and that the

needs are placed in the priority

that is deserved.

An organized plan that is pre-

sented well to the appropriate

persons most often works

much better than simply just

complaining to each other. If

we truly understand leader-

ship, it is easier to initiate

change. Not only is it critical to

speak up on important issues,

but to do it in a positive way

and in the right direction. The

same amount of time and effort

it takes to complain, when fo-

cused correctly and effectively

on the correct target, often has

a much better outcome.

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If we take the time to look at

issues from someone else’s

perspective and/or from other

vantage points so we can have

a different point of view, we

may have a better understand-

ing of the situation.

A true leader knows when to

step up, when to speak up—as

well as when to shut up. So

try to make your communica-

tions clear, concise and on

point. Our actions and re-

actions can make the differ-

ence in our work environment

as well as our relationships

with co-workers and bring

effective outcomes during our

daily activities. It is often said

that all leaders can manage,

but all managers can’t lead.

Be Both!

Lead Well, Lead Right! AB

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The 2016 Dí a de Familia y Salud (Family and

Health Day) was held on Saturday, October 1st

at Highland Park Commons. This event was in-

tended for the Spanish-speaking community in

Chattanooga, One of the region's most heavily

attended Latino events, the Dí a de Familia y

Salud (formerly the La Paz Latino Health Fair)

brings together nearly 500 people each year. The

event hosted family-based activities and educa-

tional workshops, while also providing access to

health information, screenings, activities, com-

munity healthcare provider booths, food, fun

children activities and public forums that ad-

dress numerous health topics, all in Span-

ish. This year’s sponsors included many

community business and participants. The Ham-

ilton County Sheriff’s Office Explorers participat-

ed by providing fingerprinting for the children

and Reserve Officers were on-site to provide in-

formation, interact with the public and have a

great time. Thanks to everyone for coming out

and representing our agency.

Miriam Monzon

The 2016 Día de Familia y Salud (Family and Health Day)

4 The Roll Call, October 31ST, 2016

On September 5, 2016, two inmates escaped

from the Hamilton County Jail by prying open

the wire-mesh covering over a second floor win-

dow and utilizing sheets tied together to climb

down to the ground below. This daring escape

captured the local news and public’s attention as

it was the first successful escape from the Hamil-

ton County Jail in over fifteen years. One inmate

was captured shortly after the escape, but the

second, Dustin Adams, remained at large for ap-

proximately two days.

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Detective, Patri-

cia Nolan was assigned as the lead Detective to

attempt the apprehension of escapee, Dustin Ad-

ams. Detective Nolan coordinated efforts with

the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive and

Narcotics Divisions, the U.S. Marshals Service,

Chattanooga Police Department Fugitive Divi-

sion, TBI, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Fannin

County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office, and the

McCaysville, Georgia Police Department.

During the operations, a Fannin County Sheriff’s

Deputy recognized Dustin Adams from pictures

that Detective Nolan had distributed. The Depu-

ty then stopped the vehicle he was driving and

arrested him. It was soon found that Dustin Ad-

ams had committed numerous car and residen-

tial burglaries in Polk County, Tennessee and in

Fannin County, Georgia after his escape.

All of the Law Enforcement agencies involved

commented on the excellence of Detective

Nolan’s efforts. Detective Nolan’s professional-

ism in going above and beyond the call of duty in

providing coordination with the other agencies,

reflects her commitment to excellence and has a

positive reflection on the Hamilton County Sher-

iff’s Office.

(L-R) HCSO Lieutenant Van Hinton, Detective Pa-tricia Nolan, Sheriff Jim Hammond and Deputy

Chief of Law Enforcement, Bill Johnson

Detective Nolan Awarded Commendation

That

totally

relata-

ble mo-

ment

when

you run

out of

lunch

bags

but

your

dad is a

cop.

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October 10, 2016. Hamilton County Sheriff Jim

Hammond and members of the Command Staff

held an official Pinning Ceremony for newly ap-

pointed Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement,

William “Bill” Johnson. Deputy Chief Johnson is

a 29-year veteran of the HCSO and has served in

numerous positions prior to his new appoint-

ment to Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement, in-

cluding his most recent post as Captain of the

Investigative Services Division. Deputy Chief

Johnson began his career with the HCSO in 1987

as a Deputy Sheriff. He later served in the Patrol,

Narcotics, Major Crimes and Internal Affairs Di-

visions.

Deputy Chief Johnson will report directly to

Chief Deputy Allen Branum and will be responsi-

ble for all law enforcement divisions within the

HCSO, including Patrol, Traffic and Criminal In-

vestigations (CID). All HCSO Law Enforcement

Captains will now report directly to him. On

hand for the occasion were Deputy Chief John-

son’s son, HCSO K-9 Deputy, Ben Johnson and

his brother, HCSO Patrol Lieutenant, Max John-

son.

“I am very honored to have been appointed to this

position,” stated Deputy Chief Johnson at his pin-

ning ceremony. “I am grateful to the Sheriff for

this opportunity, and I look forward to the chal-

lenges that lay ahead as we all continue to move

the HCSO into the future.”

William “Bill” Johnson Appointed HCSO Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement

(L-R)

Sheriff Jim

Hammond,

Lt. Max

Johnson,

Deputy

Chief Bill

Johnson,

K-9 Deputy

Ben

Johnson

and Chief

Deputy

Allen

Branum

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October 18, 2016. Sheriff Jim

Hammond, Chief Deputy Allen

Branum, and other HCSO per-

sonnel had the privilege to at-

tend the 2016 AEGIS Law En-

forcement Foundation’s 2016

Annual Luncheon. This year’s

guest speaker was internation-

ally renowned law enforcement

expert, Ray Nash.

With more than 37 years of law

enforcement experience, Ray

Nash retired in 2009 after serv-

ing three terms as the elected

Sheriff of Dorchester County,

S.C. to pursue an overseas mis-

sion. For more than three years,

Nash supported the interna-

tional police reform effort in

Afghanistan as the Criminal Jus-

tice Advisor for the US Embassy

in Kabul and the Professional

Development Director for the

International Police Coordina-

tion Board. Further, Nash

founded Focal Point Investiga-

tions where he serves as its

CEO and Chief Investigator.

Sheriff Nash’s timely and moti-

vating call to law enforcement

and the community addressed

ways to help heal the divide

that is growing between law

enforcement and citizens. He

also spoke about what it takes

to serve, how to be an honora-

ble law enforcement officer and

the importance of gaining com-

munity support.

The AEGIS Law Enforcement

Foundation seeks to build com-

munity partnerships between

local law enforcement and the

business community in Hamil-

ton County. The foundation is

dedicated to what it believes

are the three most important

areas of law enforcement not

adequately funded in most

budgets:

1)Providing the latest technolo-

gy, 2) Command staff level

training and 3) Creating inno-

vative community programs. In

cooperation with many busi-

ness partners, the foundation

was able to secure funding in

2016 to provide professional

training, purchase a state of the

art Firearms Training Simulator

and purchase bullet-proof vests

for our local law enforcement

K-9s in Hamilton County.

Matt Lea, PIO

AEGIS L.E. Foundation’s 2016 Annual Luncheon

(L-R) HCSO Chief Deputy Allen Branum, Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger, CPD Chief Fred Fletcher, HCSO Sheriff Jim Hammond, U.S. Congressman Chuck Fleischmann and Chattanooga Mayor, Andy Berke

Continued next page The Roll Call, October 31st, 2016 7

(L-R) HCSO Sheriff Jim Hammond, Guest Speaker Ray Nash, and CPD Chief Fred Fletcher CPD and HCSO Honor Guard

This year’s luncheon was attended by over 400 members of law enforcement, community stakeholders, elected offi-cials and members of the business community.

(L-R) HCSO Deputies and Honor Guard Members,

Brevin Cameron and Marcus Dotson

HCSO Uniformed Services Captain Lynn Triplett and Sheriff Ray Nash

Ray Nash and Director Bennett

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October, 14th, 2016. Sheriff Jim Hammond host-

ed the 2016 Annual Retirees Luncheon at the

West Annex for our many retired personnel.

This year’s luncheon was attendance was over

120 people, with more than 50 retirees and

their families plus current HCSO personnel.

Many of the retirees brought old pictures and

memorabilia from years past for the upcoming

200th Anniversary HCSO History Book.

Lunch was provided and the retirees got to en-

joy a short game of Presidential Trivia in honor

of this year being an Election Year. Sheriff Ham-

mond, Chief Deputy Allen Branum, and Support

Services Gino Bennett all made presentations on

the current state of the Sheriff’s Office and the

highlights coming up in the near future.

Special thanks to Shannon Wilson, Missy Wilson,

Beverly McCurdy, Carole Whittenbarger, Miriam

Monzon and Rhonda Smith for organizing the

food and the fun.

HCSO’s 2016 Annual Retirees’ Luncheon

FRONT ROW (left to right): Amos Williams, Chris Chambers, Anne Brown, Eddie Burns, Owen Early

SECOND ROW : Mitch Moore, Porter McKamey, Gary Gaskill, Gary Carlisle, Richard Welchance, Roy Parham,

Lenda Clark, Tommy Turner, Ellis Arrowood

THIRD ROW : Flip Wilson, John Jenkins, Ken Taylor, Richard Thurman, Skip Finley, John Sertel, James Hobby,

Buddy Allison, Paul Holloway, Tom Rathledge, Bill Uren, Luther Tilley

FOURTH ROW: Richard Hight, John Cupp, Brian Hooker, Herbert Jones, Roy Combs, Charles Bryant, Bill Zin-

keler, Blake Daniel, Mike Cribbs, Larry Taylor, Max Templeton, Bobby Williams, Darnell Baker, Larry Young,

Carl Saddler

P.S. Lost hat found at Retiree’s Luncheon. Is this yours? Call Shannon Wilson, please.

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Law Enforcement And Technology

Stranger Danger The Hamilton County Sher-

iff’s Office hosted a discussion about the im-

portance of safety and “Stranger Danger” with

the children attending the E-Kids Learning Cen-

ter. PIO Matt Lea brought several law enforce-

ment items for the children to enjoy and passed

out coloring books discussing “Stranger Dan-

ger.” While there, he discussed several ways for

the kids to avoid potentially dangerous situa-

tions and also read them a story about avoiding

strangers. Good job, Matt.

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October 24th, 2016. The Hamilton

County Sheriff’s Office was presented a

representative check by the Roughnecks

Motorcycle Club at the Law Enforcement

Memorial just outside the downtown

Courts Building. The actual check was

for $4,000 to purchase upgraded ballistic

vests for the HCSO Reserve Deputy Pro-

gram. The Roughnecks Motorcycle Club

is a non-profit brotherhood of active and

retired law enforcement, firefighters,

EMS and military motorcycle enthusi-

asts. Each chapter hosts at least one

charity fundraising event a year in support of

wounded or fallen public safety and military

personnel, terminal diseases, burn centers, and

other worthy causes. Roughneck members can

also be found supporting charity rides spon-

sored by other law-abiding clubs.

Ballistic Vests for Reserve Deputy Program

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HCSO Finance Assistant Carol Whittenbarger Receives (30) Year Service Certificate

October 13, 2016. Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond and Director of Administration Don

Gorman officially presented Finance Assistant Carol Whittenbarger her Service Certificate for

30 years of dedicated service to the HCSO. On hand were well-wishers and colleagues from

the Finance and Records Divisions. Thank you Carol for your 30 years of dedicated service to

the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the people of Hamilton County.

October 18, 2016. Hamilton

County Chief of Corrections, Joe

Fowler, Corrections Captain

Gene Coppinger, and members

of the Corrections Division pre-

sented Records Clerk Susan

Dreaden a Service Certificate for

her 15 years of service. Also on

hand were several of her col-

leagues from the Sentence

Management Division.

Records Clerk Susan Dreaden Receives Fifteen (15)Year Service Certificate

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(L-R) HCSO Deputy Chief of Corrections Joe Fowler, Lieutenant Jimmy Wildes, Lieutenant Rodney Terrell, Tennessee Commissioner of Safety and Homeland Security, David Purkey, Lieutenant Byron

Knight, Lieutenant Rex Minton, Captain Gene Coppinger and Chief Deputy Allen Branum

HCSO Corrections Lieutenants Graduate Southeastern Leadership Academy (SELA)

Graduates of the 2016

Southeastern Leadership

Academy Graduation Cere-

mony at the University of

Tennessee at Chattanooga.

were Corrections Lieutenants

Byron Knight, Rex Minton,

Rodney Terrell and Jimmy

Wildes.

Each of these men underwent

several weeks of supervisory

and leadership training spon-

sored by the UT Law Enforce-

ment Innovation Center’s In-

stitute for Public Service and

the University of Tennessee.

Formerly known as the

Southeastern Command and

Leadership Academy, SELA

teaches command staff level

training founded on leader-

ship skills, building external

relationships, managing em-

ployee and internal issues,

and strengthening public re-

lations.

During the last five weeks,

these lieutenants have given

many hours to learning, re-

viewing and researching to

complete class assignments

and projects all geared to im-

proving their skills and lead-

ership capabilities.

Matt Lea, PIO

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Recognition was given to the following personnel for their parts in averting an inmate’s attempt to

commit suicide in cell 3-E-10. Along with Officer Jerry Fain, members of the Correction staff along

with the medical personnel from Erlanger worked smoothly and tirelessly together in saving the in-

mate’s life. Letters of Appreciation were given to: Nurse Sasha House, Nurse Cheryl Smith, Nurse

Kim Brown, Deputies James Clift , Eric Qualls, Cpl. Alvin Bonner, Sgt. George Jackson, John Doub and

Brendan Beadle. Commendations and Challenge Coins were awarded to: Sgt. Mike McGowan, Depu-

ties Jerry Fain, Teresa Shirley, Joshua Ross, Jason Tillison and Nurse Jeff Williams

Orders are being taken for the HCSO Throws. Two color

options are available: Full Color – original multi-colored

design. Neutral Color – design includes three colors.

Full Color Throw Size: 50” x 68”

Neutral Color Throw Size: 48” x 68”

Order and Payment Due: Wednesday, November 16,

2016. Payment must be made in advance. Make checks

payable to: Tracey Case. Cost: $ 38.00 for full color,

Cost: $ 36.00 for neutral color. We are required to have

a minimum order of 10 for each throw.

Cpl. Tracey Case 423-209-7159

ORDER HCSO THROWS

Life Saving Recognition and Commendations

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THE BEST DEFENSE

Best Verse: Isaiah 25:4a “For

you have been a defense for

the helpless, a defense for the

needy in his distress, a refuge

from the storm, a shade from

the heat.”

When I hear the word

“defense” my mind automati-

cally goes to football. Sorry,

but I just can’t help myself. I

played high school football and

loved playing linebacker. The

linebacker normally has the

responsibility to be the

“quarterback” of the defense.

He is watching the “attack” of

the offense and directs his de-

fense to move this way or that

to prepare for the next play.

But the verse here isn’t talking

about us doing anything. It is

referring to God as our de-

fense. He is our defense when

we are helpless and needy. He

is our refuge in the storm and

our shade in the heat. What a

beautiful portrayal of God for

us. God is the “linebacker” who

is ALWAYS guarding against

the onslaught of the evil one.

He knows his playbook and al-

ways has the defensive move

to block his attacks. But we

have to listen to Him.

As officers of the law, we have

a responsibility to defend also.

We are to defend the helpless.

The word “helpless” actually

means a poor, needy person.

Have we run into a few of those

in the past week? We are their

defense. Then the verse says

we are to defend the “needy.”

This word means someone

who has fallen on hard times. I

know you have seen those in

our county who fall into that

category.

But the verse goes on. The

word

“refuge”

refers to a

shelter.

We can

provide

that for

some who

need to

“get out of the storm.” Finally

it says, “a shade from the heat.”

The word “shade” also carries

with it the idea of defense. Do

we ever feel the heat? Serving

the public can get very heated,

especially in the societal cli-

mate today.

We are Defenders. We are a

Shelter. We are a Shade. Most

of all, we are children of God.

As we go through your day in

our role as an officer, allow

Him to be our Defense. He is

our Best Defense.

Chaplain Carl Willis

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What’s Cookin’ @ HCSO!

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¼ cup Butter

¼ cup Flour

2 cups Milk

½ lb ( 8 oz. ) Velveeta, cut into cubes

2 cups small Broccoli Florets, cooked

1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar

Cheese, divided

½ cup French Fried Onions

Directions:

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat.

Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir

in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thick-

ened. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring

frequently.

Drain macaroni. Add to VELVEETA sauce along with the broc-

coli and 1/2 cup cheddar; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square

baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with re-

maining cheddar. Top with onions.

Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Submitted by Missy Wilson

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