After 3 months of planning, the Eddie Niemietz Memorial Trailride for 2008 is now just a wonderful memory.

What a turn out! Friday morning, Fred Goerke, Lynn and Kathy Conner and Rocky and Cindy Gidden set up the tables in the party hall, had lunch and the trailers started rolling up the driveway. WOW!

While Beverley Goerke made the chili and beans, everyone was hopping to get prepared. Joe Coldewey went for ice, picnic tables were getting hauled, and the trailers were brought down from the shed. Valerie Creveling and Cindy Gidden started registration at 6:00.

On Saturday morning, everyone woke to the aroma of pancakes, bacon and eggs and coffee – yum. The ride left out at 9:00 with 120 on horseback. WOW – what a crowd – what a trailride! Lunch was prepared back at the Goerke’s garage and the ride left out again – okay, some stayed and napped, but we aren’t naming names! ?

Supper was served at Goerke’s Country Tavern at 6:30 and what a meal it was – Fred Goerke’s famous Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, & Bread. Let’s not forget the famous Chocolate Desserts provided by Hill County Bakery – oh my!

Cibolo Creek FFA officers were on hand to assist in the serving. After a few announcements by President Joe Coldewey and the President of Cibolo Creek FFA, the lights were lowered and Two Way Street began to play. Everyone had a wonderful time browsing the silent auction and live auction and buying raffle tickets. At 9:30 the live auction began – it was great – full of entertainment and power bidding by many! What fun! What great crowd participation. Linda Wingfield and Crew drew the raffle tickets and the night ended all too soon with many not ready to leave such great company!

Sunday morning brought some coffee and more wonderful Hill Country Bakery pastries and the 90 riders left out again. Just where did the time go? Swoosh and it’s over. Sure wished it could have lasted longer! Don’t you?

So many work so hard at this trailride, we want to take the time to thank them.

Cash/Goodie Donations

And just a thought to end – Remember this event is held to raise money for the 4-H & FFA of Guadalupe County – a dream of Eddie Niemietz. It just doesn’t get any better when a 4-H or FFA parent walks up to you, shakes your hand and says Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our Youth! Thanks to Eddie – because of you, this is a dream come true! We miss you! Happy Trails To You!! Til we see you again!

• Apparently Joe Larios was in line for the woman’s bathroom, when questioned, it seems Joe said there was more privacy in the ladies facilities.

• Shannon, how long to you have to be married to Rick to understand that you don’t follow him EVERYWHERE – that includes new routes on the trail with wicked brush that tends to scratch the crap out of your arm.

• After we say Thank God you are okay, Kathy Conner, I think they only gave you an 8 on your rodeo performance. Seems Craig also tried his best to out do you, but only scored a 7 on his roll thru the barbwire fence.

• When we asked for guys to surround the bar being auctioned, might have known that Ryan Bufler was the first to assume the bar pose. Then, when we mentioned that we might sell one of the guys, Ryan was also first to shout “Pick me!” Go figure!

• For all those who need to know – lime green is a fun color.

• Seems Derrell Cox is going for a record on getting kicked by a horse. Left him limping and swollen but, as he always says, “It’s a long way from my heart”. Just keep it that way Derrell! Yeah, yeah, yeah, we know…….all a part of being a cowboy!

• Seems everyone smelled so good at the dance with a lot of deodorant and cologne smells – could that have been because they were rushing down to the hall after the afternoon ride? Didn’t want to miss out on Fred’s pot roast!

• Teresa Collins – NOW Do you know Fred’s secret sauce for the pot roast?

• Randy Collins – Tell me you didn’t loose your cell phone AGAIN????

• Rocky Gidden – Why was everyone at breakfast asking you to move your truck from the breakfast area as they were tired of hearing the sound of the diesel engine? Were you asleep? Seems Brian Sullivan got a kick out of watching you sleep!

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Cedar Wooden Bench                                         Friend of Eddie’s                                  MW Sales

2-Saw Horses                                                        Marion FFA                                          Jennifer Varalans

Star Glass Fireplace Cover                                  M W Sales                                            JC & Sharon Garza

Bench, Chair & Table                                          Fred Goerke                                           Sandy & Phil Dureaux

Childs Picnic Table                                              Marion FFA                                          Roy Hendon

Gabe T-shirts                                                        Brian Sullivan                                       Rocky Gidden

Dallas Cowboy Pool Table Light                       Miller Coors-Tony Kincade               Trish Finch

Head Stall                                                              Jim & Claire Pickett                              Jon Haggerty

Stump Glass Coffee Table                                  Friend of Eddie’s                                  Sam Bauder

Miller Light Dallas Cowboy Neon Sign            Miller Coors-Tony Kincade               Vivian

Basketball Cook Grill                                           Miller Coors-Tony Kincade               Sam Bauder

Heart Mirror                                                          Joe Coldewey                                       Tammy Weidner

Rustic Bar w/stools                                             Lynn & Kathy Conner                        Susan Dufaux

Miller Lite Cowboys firepit                 Miller Coors-Tony Kincade               Darlene Busby

Coleman Gas Grill                                 Troy Moldenhower                             Oliver Oliveros

Martin Bird House                                               Don Johnson                                        Jennifer Varlans

¼ Carat Gold Coin                                                Schertz Bank                                         Fred Goerke

Horse and Breeding                                             MW Sales                                             Theresa Coldewey

Coors Lite Mirror                                                 Halo Distributing                                 Don Pollitt

Basket w/liquor                                                    Friends of Eddie                                   John Longabardi

Callaway Golf Bag, Umbrella, Jersey                 Heneki Brewery                                    Jason Rozier

Horseshoe Rack                                                   Ryan Bufler                                           Heather Sanders

Ice Chest w/liquor                                                Wade Busby Memorial                       Derrell Cox

Bread & Butter Pickles                                        Mary Jane & Evelyn Gerth                  Mary Wagner

Cookies                                                                  Susan Fritz                                            Jennifer Varlans

Basket of Goodies                                                Wade Busby Memorial                       JC & Sharon Garza

Kayak                                                                     Lisa and Andy Siebel                          Chad Williams

Car Receiver                                                          Mike Puzon                                           Vivian

Saddle                                                                    Billy Sanchez                                        Mary Murphy

Crown & Monkey Butt                                       Jean Lease                                             Troy Montenhorer

 SILENT AUCTION

ITEM                                                                      DONATED BY

Tupperware Picnic Trays                                    MW Sales

Valero Tour Passes, Cap, Sunglasses, Ball      A Brietzke & Rudy Garza

Tabletop Photo Album                                       Jim & Clair Pickett

Plant & Stand                                                       In Memory of Judy Ensminger

Cider, Tablecloth basket                                     Lynn & Kathy Conner

Horse Knife                                                           Mary Van Wert

Puzzles, Games                                                     MW Sales

Horse Book Stands and Horse Picture             MW Sales

Miller Life Gameroon Sign & 8 Glasses            Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Racoon & Coyote Stuffed Animals                  Joseph Casanova

Equine Magazine Collection                              Mary Van Wert

Rodeo Table Book                                               Nick Longobardi

2 Beer Signs                                                          Heinekin Brewery

Miller Genuine Draft Sign                                   Wright Distributing

Camelback                                                             Wade Nelson

4 Stuffed Animals                                                Joseph Casanova

Long Shank Grazing Bit                                      Lannies American Made

Pilates Kit, Stadium Blanket                               MW Sales

Horse Wall Pocket                                               MW Sales

Silver Buckle                                                         Derrell & Liz Cox

Picture Frame

Photo Frame                                                          Jim & Claire Pickett

Football Tic-Tac-Toe                                          Dalton Felts

4 Horse Decanters                                               Mary Van Wert

Antique Twisted Bit                                            Lannies American Made

Horse Purse                                                          MW Sales

Camo Rocky Back Pack                                       Dalton Felts

Aggie Saddleblanket & Hamper                        Joe Larios Family

4 Beer Signs                                                          Heineken Brewery

Coors Light Beach Umbrella                              Halo Distributing

Miller Portable Table & Cooler                          Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Cross Necklace, Heart Necklace                        Wendy Kinkade

Horse Blanket                                                       MW Sales

Coors Orininal Gameroon Sign                          Halo Distributing

Metal Dosequis & Tecate Sign                         Heineke Brewery

Newcastle Picture                                                Wright Distributing

Bath Set, Relax Sign & Flower Frame                Mary Van Wert

Metal Art6 Welcome, Horseshoe towel           Gordon & Sandi Geren

Breast Collar                                                         Norm Roof

SA Rodeo Cap                                                      Sovenir Committee

2 Frames                                                                MW Sales

Horse Bucket & Supplies                                   Steven Van Wert

Cowboy Hat Bank                                                Gordon & Sandi Geren

3 Candle Horseshoe Holder                               MW Sales

Tree w/praying Cowboy & Cell Phone             Gabe Menard

Plates & Plate Holder                                          Mary Van Wert

2 Handmade Wooden Bowls                             Chuck Clark/Joe Coldewey

Miller Camo Hunting Stool/Cooler                    Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Longhorn Blanket & Hamper                             Joe Larios Family

Antique Type Tray                                              MW Sales

Candles in Aquarium                                          

Tea Candle Holder                                               Jon Agee

3 rings, 2 pr earrings                                            Theresa Collins

2 Indian Women                                                   Jon Agee

Saddle                                                                    Kathy Robbins

Justin Boots                                                          Mary Van Wert

2 Necklace & Earrings                                         Linda Wingfield

Horseshoe Wall Hangers                                   Gordon & Sandi Geren

Miller Harley Dabidson Shirt                             Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Miller Sweatshirt & Camo Cap                           Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

2 Cowboy Pictures                                               Mary Van Wert

Miller Golf Bag                                                     Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Miller Dallas Cowboys Shirt                              Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Miller Commemorative Blanket                          Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Turquiose Bead Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet  Nathan Longibardi

Miller Cowboys Chair and Glasses                   Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Cowboys Rolling Cooler                                     Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Tecate Patio Umbrella                                         Heineken Brewery

Heineken Clock & Jacket                                    Hieneken Brewery

Miller Lite Spurs Golf Shirt                 Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Miller Cooler and Duffle Bag                             Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Folding Coors Table                                            Halo Distributing

Cowboy Night Light                                            Derrell Cox

Wishing Well                                                       Fred & Beverley Goerke

Pfaltzgraff Utensil Holder & Spoons                Joe Coldewey

Iron Wall Cross                                                    Quality Welding – Don & Rebecca Hendrix

Uncle Jimmys Hanging Balls                              New Braunfels Feed

Western Vest                                                        Mary Van Wert

Brass Wall Sconces                                             Kelly Larson

2 Metal Sap Buckets                                            Gordon & Sandi Geren

Horse Picture & Landscape                               Mary Van Wert

2 Sonoma Picture Frames                                    MW Sales

Miller Lite Chair & Glasses                 Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Crockpot                                                                Linda Wingfield

3 – Dinner Gift Certificates                 Guadalajora Resturant

$500 Savings Bond                                              The Conner & Goerke Families

$100 Savings Bond                                              Bill Seiler

$100 Savings Bond                                              Don Johnson

Metal Art                                                               KDJ Insurance

$50 Gift Certificate                                                Hild Bros.

Cuisinart Coffemaker                                           GRA-TRAils

Mesquito Candle                                                 Cindy Koch

Star Chip & Dip Platter

8 – TX Stadium Lite Glasses                              Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Olympia Domed Crystal Cake Plate                   Rocky Gidden

5” B/w TX with am/fm radio                               Helping Hand  Hardware

$50 Gift Certificate                                                Producers Co-op

1/10 oz American Eagle Gold Coin                    Schertz Bank & Trust

Maxam Knife Set                                                  Helping Hand Hardware

6 Placemats w/hot pad & towel                         Linda Wingfield

Texas Star w/writing                                            Gabe Menard

Large Fall Gift Basket                                          Wade Busby Memorial

Sm Cowboy Style Gift Basket                           

Coors Light Ice Bucket w/stand                        Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

2 Keystone Light Folding Chairs

2 American Mugs                                                Rocky Gidden

Miller High Life Chair                                          Miller Coors-Tony Kincade

Framed Picture of Apples in Basket                  Mary Van Wert

Large Coors Umbrella                                          Halo Distributing

Heineken Bag                                                       Heineken Brewery

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GRA-TRAils has rodeo tickets for the 1^st Saturday night – to cheer for our representatives in the Grand Entry.  Alan Jackson!  Limited supply – contact Cindy Gidden at 210-659-2810 or email cindy.gidden@valero.com to reserve your tickets.  Cost is $25 per ticket.  Thanks.

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Pickett family on the loss of Claire’s mother and a nephew just recently.

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Congratulations to (Mom) Betty Lightle on her birthday on October 23.  She will be 92 years young.

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WEBSITE Check out the website - changing weekly - Thanks to Drew White! We appreciate you!

NEEDS A GOOD HOME:

Lyra, a 9 month old miniature Australian Shepperd puppy needs a good home. She is black and white with a cute mask on her face. Shots are current and she has been spayed. She is house trained and is currently in obedience training. Contact Nichole Lyons at 210-254-8599 for more information.

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