Thanks to the dedication and energetic participation of our volunteers and staff, the Taste of the Trail raises funds for the Museum to prosper, and brings our community together for an evening of good fun and fellowship.
Many, many thanks!
Lindy & Gina
Many Thanks to our Generous Sponsors & Underwriters
Patron y Patrona Benefactor – $20,000
Baron del Ganado – $10,000
- GeoSouthern Energy Corporation
Jefe de la Pista – $5,000
- Austin Supports CTHM
- BHP Billiton (two tables)
- Diana & David Burrow
- Friar Thomas Ranches
Missi Thomas
- Patricia B. Hedgcoxe Land Company
- Peebles Ranch
Patricia Peebles Muir
- Querencia Ranch
Kay & Ron Walker
- The Steen Family
- Susan Wallis
El Vaquero – $2,500
- 324 Land & Cattle Albrecht Ranches (two tables)
- Ted & Frances Aven, Busy Bee Ranch
- Bill & Nancy Blackwell, Blackwell Ranches 1849
- Carol & Fred Hansen and Lisa & Grant Braly
- Paddy & Bettye Burwell
- City of Cuero
- Kyle & D’Ette Cowan
- Cuero Livestock Market
- Cuero National Bank
Branch of First National Bank of Shiner
- Charles Cusack
- Jeanne Duderstadt
- Fly Cattle Company
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Fly
- Dr. John and Kathy Frels
- Ilene B. Gohmert
- Judd & Patricia Miller (two tables)
- Oliver Ventures
Kathy Oliver
- Partners Chevrolet Buick GMC
- Quilty Pleasures
Christine & Jason Andrews
Holly & Bill Hickey
Laurie Ann & Keith Krueger
Jeannie & Warren Seidel
Bonnie & Rick Wheeler
- Katherine & Bill Reilly
- Sheppard Farms
Joe L. & Faye Sheppard
Mary Sheppard
- Texas Country Realty
- Susan Wallis (two tables)
- Robert & Ann Watson
- Weldon Ranches
Stayton and Mildred Weldon
- Wells Fargo
- Bibbe Wilde
Scout del Sendero – $1,500
- ConocoPhillips
- East End Builders
- Pioneer Natural Resources
- Dr. Raymond Reese
- TDECU
Jinete de la Noche – $500
- Linda & Lawrence Anzaldua
- David & Debra Baros, Bar-Hill Ranches
- Carol & Tommy Barre
- Pat & Karen Elder
- Hershal & Ferguson
- Avi & Sandy Hahn Ghosh
- Myrna & Paul Hassfield
- John & Carol Hildebrand
- JHC Insurance Agency
Rich & Will Carbonara
- Marie Miller
- John & Laurie Pokluda
- Erwin & Annette Rath
- Ruschaupt Plumbing Co.
Linda & Glenn Ruschaupt
- Bucky & Dee Sager
- Tod & Lonna Slone
- TrustTexas Bank
- Weber Motor Company
- Clarence & Pat Wessels
- Sondra & Barry Wineinger
Special Thanks To Our Underwriters
- Travis & Peggy Basham
- Energy Waste | DeWitt Poth
- Kathy & John Frels
- Cindy Green & Billy Beldin
- Kathy Oliver
- Spoetzl Brewery
- Texas Country Realty
- Weaver & Jacob Constructors
- Ted & Sheryl Winslow
Live Auction Items
- Gina Holcomb
- Lindy Gohmert
- David & Bea Smith
- Eric & Dawn Draper
- Robert Oliver
- Paul & Cindy Holcomb
- Mary & Kevin Keating
- Paddy & Bettye Burwell
- Dr. James Herbst
- Lori Ramirez
- Jesse Rivera
- Tim Pennell
- Bill & Nancy Blackwell
- Paul Duffy
- Bucky & Dee Sager
- Barbara Briggs
- Bill & Marian Kleine
Silent Auction Items
- Clint Lassman
- Cliff Cavin
- Spoetzl Brewery
- CTHM Board Members
- Don Strange of Texas
- Kathy & Henry Luddeke
- Suzie Post
- Melvin’s Menswear, Victoria
- Roseann Jacobs
- Rick Wheeler, David Kleinecke and Finley Blackwell
- The Cooking Depot, Annette & Erwin Rath
- Ful-O-Pep, Sara & Greg Gossett
- Be., Cecelia Hedrick
- Rendezvous, Rhonda & Randy Pakebusch
- Sheryl & Ted Winslow
- Dr. David Hill
- Eagleford Restaurant, David Pipkin, Manager
- Woodhouse Spa
- Ginger Broughton
- Torin Bales, Victoria
- Dr. Barry & Sondra Wineinger
- Paul & Cathy Celauro
- Errol John & Shirley Dietze
- Hudson Clothing Company, Austin; Dr. John & Kathy Frels
- Robert Oliver
- Tia’s, Goliad
- Dian Malouf
- Hall Electric, Victoria
- Ann Sage
- Devereaux Gardens, Victoria
- La Femme Boutique, Beverly Breaux
- Rick & Lindy Gohmert
- Gina & Paul Holcomb, Jr.
- Paula Gerloff & Johnny Dietze
- Amy & Matt Thigpen
- Robin Jackson, Photographer
- Travis Glidden, Sightcast Safari
- AJ Simpson, The Emporium
- Paul & Cindy Holcomb
- Bucky & Dee Sager
- Gary & Kay Thomas
- CTHM Gift Shop
- Wagner’s Gifts
- Billy Beldin
- Double D Ranchwear, Yoakum
- Friends, Sandra Simon
Donations
- MaryAnn & Bo Ronn-Lotz
- Daryl & Diane Lassig
- Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Followwill
- Mr. & Mrs. Gale Oliver
- Cuero Vet Clinic
- Mr. & Mrs. Richard Elwood
2016 Taste of the Trail All-Volunteer Posse
Boss Ladies
Lindy Gohmert & Gina Holcomb
Master of Ceremonies
Former Texas Governor Mark White
Master Auctioneer
Joe Adams
Live Auction
- Robert Oliver
- Charlie Cole
- Jonathan Halepeska
- Paddy Burwell
- Bucky Sager
- Tim Pennell
- Eric Draper
- Sue Sulsar
- Diana Thibodeaux
Live Auction Display
- Sondra Wineinger
- Carol Hansen
- Polly Laging
- Lonna Slone
- Bonnie Wheeler
Servers
- Candy Glidden
- Rhonda Hudson
Silent Auction
- Kathy Frels
- A.J. Simpson
- Cindy Holcomb
- Kay Thomas
- Cindy Green
- Jessie Hartman
- Victor Mendoza
- Maureen Mixon
Decorations
- Ginger Broughton
- Sheryl Winslow
- Holly Hickey
- Myrna Hassfield
- Kim Weaver
- Collette Mayfield
- Jeannie Seidel
Cowboy Welcome
- Ted Aven
- Richard Filip
- Charles Nagel
- Anthony & Carly Schons
- Wayne Hill
Entertainment
- Charlie Cole
- Matt Thigpen
- Johnny Dietze
- Paul Holcomb, Jr.
Security, Licenses, Medical Emergency Coordination
Registration and Check-In
- Linda Anzaldua
- Missi Whitt
- Myrna Hassfield
- Nancy Blackwell
- Pat Wessels
- Suzie Post
- Emily Davis
- Dee Sager
- Carolyn Juarez
- Neva & Allan Irwin
- Kaye Calk
- Walter & Judy Fisher
- Kathy Dunn
- Linda Ruschaupt
Auction Check-Out
- Monica Haun
- Tempi McLeod
- Mary Holcomb
- Virginia Salazar
- Julie Olguin
- Elaine Kubicek
- Missi Whitt
Table Sponsorships
- Lindy Gohmert
- Gina Holcomb
- Patricia Miller
Parking
- Bill Blackwell
- Tommy Barre
- Cuero High School, Project Graduation 2016
Spirits
- Jeff Hudson
- Rhonda Hudson
- Sue Sulsar
- Gerard Gonzales
Site Preparation
- Robert Oliver
- John Hildebrand
- Albert Quilantan
Taste of the Trail Website
- Jennifer L.P. Klimowicz, Wabbitt Web Design
Special Thanks!
- Certified Oilfield Rentals – Kirk & Polly Laging
- Command Electric – Albert Quilantan
- Cuero Community Hospital
- Sophia Davis – Jr. Miss Cuero
- DeWitt County Sheriff’s Department
- Energy Waste
- Ilene B. Gohmert, CPA
- Gulf Coast Imaging Studios – Colby James
- Robert Harding, Classical Guitarist
- Leigh Ann Harryman
- Leah Ruiz – Miss Cuero
- Randy & Julia Sulsar
- Zeitgraph, Inc. – Jenny McChesney
