Tribute to San Saba County First Responders

First Responder Story By Sue Ransom

I have reason to be grateful to both our EMT service and Sheriff Jenkins. Some time ago I had a serious pancreatitis attack. I thought I was dealing with the vomiting and didn't realize I was getting dehydrated. By the time I figured out I was in serious trouble and called my husband, I was unable to get up and walk. He called the 911 number and in a reasonably short period of time the kindest people showed up at my door. I was not coherent by that time, so I didn't really know what was going on around me. I came to in the ambulance with the EMT person saying I can't get a vein, hurry. My husband said one minute he was following and the next we had disappeared. I believe they saved my life that night.

Sheriff to the Rescue

Sheriff Jenkins came to my rescue after a deranged person came to our church service and threatened me right in the middle of the service. The person had left before he arrived, but he calmed me down and guided me through the process that would not allow this person to harm me or threaten to harm me. He made sure that person was aware that never again was I to be bothered.

A Special Note

I could ask anyone in this community 'who would you call if you were in trouble?'I guarantee that 90% of them would say Mondo Garcia.

He is always available to people in the community. He comes out to take care of rattlesnakes. He comes when someone is ill. He will advise when you have fire hazards that need fixing. He's there when there are wrecks on the highway. He's our Mr. Community.

First Responder Story By Lindy Shulz

I think I may still be on record for having the worst bicycle accident ever here. I had ridden over 40 miles in 106 degree temps, stopped to get tea at Stripes. Went to continue my ride with AC/DC in my ears doing my happy loop to loop ride to the music and went full force down at the gas pumps! I was knocked unconscious, had a compound fracture to my left leg and completely shattered my left ankle. Both police and EMS were amazing and kind, even Mandy McCoury who was off duty was first on scene. She got my car and followed me to be with me at the hospital! When I had my heart attack years later, and had to be helicoptered out, Heather Land Morris was absolutely incredible as my flight nurse!

First Responder Story By Jamie Jaquez

They (First Responders) are all angels on earth I could never thank you all enough. I am thankful for all of the angels and a very special appreciation to the dispatcher Lesa.
 

Honoring our San Saba County First Responders

San Saba County Law Enforcement

David L. Jenkins - Sheriff
Reid Daly - Chief Deputy
Ian Merriman - K9 Handler
K9 Andor
Ty Mann - Investigator
Dustin Morgan - Deputy
Austin Quarles - Deputy Cadet / Jailer 
Lorenzo Arroyo - DPS Trooper
Mason Murr - Game Warden

Part Time Deputies:
Harold Yates
Waylon Chamberlain
David Parker
Thomas Johnson
Daniel Stevenson
Kevin Barclift
Chad Ashworth
Gary Farley - Bailiff
JD Scott - Transport Officer

City of San Saba Police Dept.

John Bauer - Chief
Charlie Boyce - Sergeant
Steve Newkirk - Detective
Eric Batchelor - Officer
Dylan Boivin - Officer

San Saba County Dispatchers/Jailers

Lesa Calley - Jail Admin
Marisela Gossett
Tristan Owens
Candice Dube 
Ike Gossett - Cadet
Part Time Dispatchers/Jailers:
Pricilla Castanuela
Ken Barnard

Hamilton County Hospital District EMS

Dana Allison - LP/District Chief
Adrian Martinez - Ramos - EMTP/Captain
Christina Spence - EMTP
Jem Woods - EMTP
Adam Woolverton - EMTB
Daisy Rainer - EMTP
Corrin Jones - EMTB
Katherine Chastain- EMT-P
Jonathan Akers EMT-P
Jacqueline Crumley - AEMT
Chyenne McEwen - EMT-B
Jeff Biby - EMT-B
Lotheric Tewell - EMT-B
Richard Tracy - EMT-B
Wes Green - EMT-P/Captain
Nic Mourer - EMT-P/Captain

Richland Springs Volunteer Fire Dept.

Mike Poe
Winston Poe
Tina Poe
Lane Garcia
Mondo Garcia
Rick Parman
Elizabeth Poe
Caden Elkin
Jeffery Bates
Bo Stewart
Jesse Robertson
Matt Robbins

Elm Grove Volunteer Fire Dept.

David Norris - Chief
Phillip Taylor - Assistant Chief
Doug Chapman - Secretary
Ron West
Steve Chambers
Nick Taylor
Charlie Cummings
Jeff Devine
Sam Smith
Joe Bachman
Keith Petty
Kean Taylor
Chase Smith

Cherokee Volunteer Fire Dept.

Wade Brooks - Chief/Treasurer/ECA
Colt Broyles - Asst. Chief
Ryan Duggan - Secretary
Keith Davis EMT - President
Tommy Morrison - Vice president
Rodney Johnson - Captain
Bode Barker - Captain
Amber Barker - Firefighter
John Hoenow - Firefighter/ECA
Rita Boultinghouse - Firefighter
Travis Shannon - Firefighter
Frankie  Penney - Firefighter

San Saba Volunteer Fire Dept.

Chris Stewart - Chief 
Lee Murray - Assistant Chief
Jack Blossman - Captain
Mike Eden - Captain 
Wally Kilman - secretary/treasure
Johnie Shahan - captain
Chris Turner - captain
Rogelio Aguirre
Stetson Allison
Daniel Barrier
Will Cade
Robert Carroll
Will Cooley
Kara Dotson
Carter Eden
Gavin Falkner
Larry Hanrahan
Juan Montoya - safety officer
Kody Morris
Michael Nelson
Bobby O’Neill
Jose Rocha
Brian Rogers
Scott Sanderson
Chris Sealy
Alan Trotter
Michael Ward
Scott Sanderson
Chris Sealy
Alan Trotter
Michael Ward

San Saba News & Star would like to thank these businesses for making this special tribute possible:

The Daily Mix . Blaylock Funeral Home . Commercial National Bank . The Taylor Clinic . River City Laundry/Hawaiian Shaved Ice & More . Hamrick's Automotive Center, Inc. . Chase Pecan . Prynt Shop . San Saba County Chamber of Commerce . Pecan Valley Hardware . The Father's House . Everett's Furniture . Alamo Pecan/Whitten Real Estate . Major Auto Parts . Sonic . Fat Boys . Rick's One-Stop & Bottle Barn . Agave Jalisco Mexican Restaurant . Mama J's . City of San Saba . Shahan Auto Parts . Baylor Scott & White . J&L Plumbing . RS BoHo Unique . Isham Electric . On The Rocks Liquor . First Presbyterian Church - ECO . Hamilton Healthcare System . Armadillo Trucking . The City National Bank . Hendrick Medical Center/Hendrick Clinic . Baskin Insurance Agency . Central Texas TeleCommunications (CTTC)

Be sure and thank our wonderful First Responders for all they do for us!

And support these fine businesses who made this special tribute possible.

You can find this tribute in our June 27, 2024, edition.