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Have you forgotten how it felt that day?-- Darryl Worley country music singer/songwriter. I never will.. September 11, 2001. Where were you when the world stopped turning?-- Alan Jackson country music singer/songwriter. The September 11 Digital Archive will help you remember.

Eddie Dawson, Ike Garza, Clay Hubbard, James Watson, Austin Voss, Randy Casey, Mike Montgomery II, and Mark Rutherford. I hope that I have not made a mistake or left someone off the listing of these men from Santa Anna who are serving our country. If I have it is because I have only received a few e-mails regarding those from Santa Anna in service to our country. So this short list is my best effort.
You know sometimes it really doesn't hit you until it is personal.

1054 American soldiers or sailors have died in Operation Enduring Freedom as reported by the Department of Defense and the Iraq Coalition Casualty Count. Pray for our country, our leaders, and our soldiers and sailors.

Many service men and women return home safely. Operation Tribute to Freedom Homecoming Photographs.

Mike Montgomery - Candidate for Coleman County Constable

As submitted by Mike Montgomery:

I WOULD LIKE TO WORK FOR YOU
I'm Mike Montgomery and I would like to represent you, as your next Constable of Coleman County.

As Your Constable; a peace officer of the county; I would serve your needs to make Coleman County a safe and peaceful place to live. I believe my strongest attributes to you would be my work ethics, my respect for the law and all people and a desire to make a positive difference in this community.

I am qualified to be Your Constable. I have worked as a municipal peace officer, county peace officer and state peace officer, working for Elgin P.D., Blanco Sheriff Dept, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. I also was a civil process server for Taylor County. For the past five years I have worked as a Juvenile Correctional Officer at the Texas Youth Commission in Brownwood. Two of those five years I have been a supervisor. This position has been very rewarding because of my involvement in counseling and teaching problem youth better ways of dealing with their feelings, problems, authority and following rules and laws. I have done this by treating them with respect, role modeling positive behavior, keeping my word and being firm, fair and consistent with all youth by holding them accountable to rules, laws, and guidelines.

I care about Coleman County and will work hard to keep Coleman County a great place to live and raise a family. I will work hard to keep crime and drugs out of Coleman County.

I'm married to Denise Blair, daughter of Delma and Eurell Blair of Santa Anna. We have one son at home, Justin Will McElrath. My oldest son Mike Montgomery II graduated from Panther Creek and attended Angelo State until activated by National Guard to be deployed to Iraq. We attend Santa Anna Baptist Church. I'm the son of Charles and Frances (Slayton) Smith.

If elected I will work hard for the people of Coleman County and bring a common sense approach to law enforcement. A vote for me will be a vote for change. Please give me your support and vote so 1 can serve you. Thank You.
Mike Montgomery

A note from James: I have told you before that I am not much of a political person and that I vote for the man. Well I have not known Mike for very long.. maybe five or six years; but, I can tell you that he is a very hard worker and great with young people. I have known Denise, Justin, and Eurell and Delma Blair for much longer, maybe 25 years or so as Denise and my older sister Danna were both in the SAHS Class of 76. Denise, Mr. and Mrs. Blair were good customers of mine when I was in the service station business. I also worked with Denise at Coleman County Broadcasting/Telecommunications for several years and I can tell you that she is as good as they get. Anybody that is OK with Denise and the Blairs is OK by me.
Good Luck Mike!

The Santa Anna National Bank

Eddie Hedges, President of The Santa Anna National Bank, recently announced the following promotions:

Steve Cullins has worked at the bank since graduating from Santa Anna High School in 1977. He was promoted to Cashier in 1983. Steve's parents are Omer and Vidy Cullins of Santa Anna. He and his wife Marilyn have two children and three grandchildren as follows: Jason, his wife Gabrielle, and children Collete, and Jackson Miller of San Angelo; Amy Reed, her husband Lynn, and child, Ryan Reed of Gunter Texas. (Editor's Note: Steve and Marilyn's son, Jason, worked for Cindy and I when we were in the service station business here for several years in the mid 80's while he was in high school and he was one of the hardest working and finest young men that ever worked for us.)

Shana Jewell has worked at the bank since 1988 and was promoted to Loan Officer in 2002. She is a 1990 graduate of Panther Creek High School and has attended Cisco Junior College and Howard Payne University. Her parents are Jimmie and Patricia Berry of Coleman. She and her husband, Michael Jewell, have one daughter, Jordan, who is a 7th grader at Coleman Junior High.

Stacey Mendoza began working at Santa Anna National Bank in December of 1992 as a Teller and in Bookkeeping, was promoted to Assistant Cashier/Assistant Vice President in January 1996, has been Loan Secretary since April of 1997, and has over 17 years of banking experience. She graduated from Allen High School in Allen Texas in 1985 and attended Richland Community College and Collin County Community College. Her parents are Ray Douglas of Glen Rose and Dorothy Douglas of Allen. She has been married to Coleman native, Benny Mendoza for 18 years and they have two children, Dustin, a Junior at Coleman High School and Garret, a 7th grader at Coleman Junior High. They have lived in Coleman for 15 years and have been involved in the community with youth sports associations and are members of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Pat Smith has worked at the bank since January of 1998 as a Teller, in New Accounts, and as a Secretary. She graduated from Bangs High School in 1982 and her husband Doyle Smith Jr live in Bangs. Their children are John, Kristi, Chad, Mary, Becky, D.L. and Frankie along with son-in-laws Brent and Elroy and one grandchild, Aden Solis. Her parents are Frank and Liz Vasquez of Bangs.

Congratulations to all of you from SantaAnnaNews.com!

At the Santa Anna National Bank you will always find good folks including Rob Cheaney and Eddie Hedges.

Special thanks to Cindy, who did all the picture taking for this article. If you like them be sure and tell her and if you don't.. well better keep it to yourself because I may need her help again!

Lady Mountaineers Lose District Opener

as submitted by Coach Bob Libby
On Tuesday, the Lady Mountaineers played host to the Lady Longhorns of Bronte. Santa Anna started out strong jumping to a 13-4 lead. Numerous errors enabled Bronte to get back into the game. Both teams battled for each point but Bronte was able to eke out a 26-24 victory. Game two resulted in a big victory for Bronte by a score of 25-20.

The Lady SAM's were on the verge of being swept but would not allow the moment to happen. In a great turnaround, the ladies regained their composure and outplayed Bronte in the next two games by scores of 25-22 and 25-17. The Lady Mountaineers did a great job of passing, serving and attacking the net.

It looked as if momentum was now beginning to favor Santa Anna for game five. Santa Anna however, had trouble with missed serves and lost the gained momentum to Bronte. Bronte was able to come out on top with a 15-9 victory. Santa Anna is now 0-1 in district and will play another district favorite Veribest on Tuesday.

The Junior Varsity girls lost a tough match to Bronte also. Showing vast improvement, the girls lost by scores of 26-24, 21-25 and 23-25. They will also play Veribest on Tuesday.

More Lady Mountaineers Volleyball pictures on the Sports Page.

Friday Night Lights

The Santa Anna Varsity Mountaineers came up way short again this last Friday in the District 11 opener against the Panther Creek Panthers at Mountaineer Stadium. The Mountaineers played tough against the seventh ranked Panthers for a final score of 52-12.

The Mountaineers will have another tough game ahead as they face the defending Bi-District Champion Lohn Eagles at Lohn this Friday. The Mountaineers are gonna need lots of support so bring your Black and Gold, be ready to make some noise, and we'll see ya at the game!

Pep rally and football game pictures from the Panther Creek game are on the Sports Page..

Santa Anna Grocery

You guys got a grocery store in this town?

You bet we do! Just follow the sign.. for some of the friendliest service, freshest meat, and produce that you can find and at the right price too!
See the Business page for the rest of the story.