03/02/2026
A debt of gratitude:
My mom and Dad for the “opportunity”; My wife and partners, Cathy (support), son Randy (10 years), and all our children (Jamie, Katie, Michael, Jody, Maggie, Hayley, Richard, Cory and Echo) for the “purpose”.
The three longest serving employees; Loretta Thomas (34 years and still working), Mayor Randy Schmidt (18), Kyle Ford (9).
Grant DeHaven; Al Christopherson; Perry Krush; my 6 brothers-in-law, Brett, Mike, Tom Chris, Shawn and Les Penning; and their dad, Elmer Penning; Melvin Marousek; Tom, Rich and David Nowell; Bob Nelson; Bruce, Steve and Brad Erickson; Rich Bray; Vern Bills; Kermit Velder; Reed Pogany; Bob Paanenan; Kristi Durr;
Kathy Harvey; Rebecca and Gracie Honomichl; Josie Rodriquez; Melissa Reeves; Chuck and Melissa Flynn; Ivy Zimmerschied; Laci, Cali and Alic Ginsbach; Gwen; Sierra Thompson; Shelby Rhodes; Shea Eggelston; Lauren Milne; Caylee Huesby; Maddie Downs: Kylie Wetch; Gwen; Andrew Graupmann; Cody Penning; Kendra Garza; Lisa Woodford; Jayme Lopez; Krysta Gerbacht; Glen Gauer; Kaytlyn Engle; Tisun Alford; Julie Garza, Kristal Cazer; Marie Sargent; Fr. Josh Lee; Joy Saiz and Robin Richards; Judy Velder and Sue Johnson; Lindsey Hespe; Lisa Ward; Naomi Peldo; Pattie Blake; Dara Haffner; Rose and Katie Maher; Shelley Martins; Taylor Baisch; Erica Sowers; Amber Moke; and many others…..
Cities of Belle Fourche, Lead, (Harley Lux and Dick Peterson) Deadwood and Whitewood.
March 6, 2026 marks 50 years as a business owner in Belle Fourche and doing business throughout the Black Hills. I need to thank all our customers that have trusted us with their service and the common good of our communities. I am grateful for the opportunity!
Clark Sowers
