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Surgeon no longer affiliated with hospital By COLE BENZ

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A Hettinger doctor awaiting trial in Oregon for the sexual abuse of a minor has recently parted ways with his employer, United Clinics Physicians. It was announced to the West River Board of Directors during a rescheduled meeting May 4 that

Dr. Robert Gustafson was no longer employed by United Clinics Physicians, which contracts with West River for staffing needs. That effectively ended Gustafson’s position as general surgeon with the area hospital, and concluded a tumultuous time for West River. Gustafson had been on paid leave since December. The former surgeon began his

tenure with West River in November 2014, and the following July pleaded not guilty to 12 criminal counts related to the alleged sexual abuse of a teenage girl in Oregon. He is currently waiting to stand trial on those charges in Clatsop County, Ore. But matters only worsened for Gustafson. While out on bond, he violated

the terms of his release when he was cited Dec. 13, 2015 for driving under the influence and striking a vehicle in Morton County. The West River board accepted United Clinics Physicians’ decision and would immediately begin searching for a general surgeon, according to a statement released by West River CEO Matthew Sha-

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Nighthawk basketball teams both down Harding County By BONNIE SMITH

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of that, their 6’4” center Mason 26 but the Ranchers fell just Nighthawks. Harding County girls w The Johnson-Melary American LeTeigen left the game late in the short by two points. Sadowsky scored 34 gion for HS came in the with a 1-3 Buttes record. Post #115 and Dakota first quarter with three fouls They had a chance to tie the which included five 3-pointHettinger/Scranton girls a Historical Society/Museum again invite Harding County came to and would not return until the game with less than a minute ers and Brandon Pierce added jumped out to an early lead everyone to the museum in southeast cranton on Dec. 18 and 19 to 2nd half. The Nighthawks built to go but, Sam Kludt blocked 21. I had Clayton Koch lead- they were head 16-1 after Hettinger for a day full of patriotic activiake on the Nighthawk boys a 13-point lead at the end of the a close in shot by Teigen which ing Harding Co. with 23 ties and remembrances Monday, Mayat h points. first stop,onand 25-15 nd girls’ basketball teams, and first half which was highlighted more than likely saved the The Nighthawk JV team 30 inalso observation Memorial Theyofheld on inDay the2016. second h eft going 0-2 for their efforts. thought we’d givebeing it a second try,” remains undefeated as “We they by a buzzer-beating long range game from being tied. although outscored Hettinger-Scranton’s boy’s 3-point shot by Haden Sadsays Legion Commander Jay Skaarvold. The Ranchers got the ball downing Harding Co. 63-53. 21 to pull off their second “It’s a way for both organizations to celasketball team faced the owsky, which made the score back with 10 seconds left but Harding Co. came into the of the season to go along w ebrate our veterans and our pioneers.” anchers first and pulled out 38-25. and re-Buttes could not get off a good shot. game with a 2-0 record Dakota fiveHistorical losses. Society/Muse64-62 win. The Nighthawk’s fiveboard in president With the return of Teigen in Kludt was having a problem ceiving votes in the topum CaseyCeil Joppa Anne tallied Clement 19 ull court pressure initially gave the second half, better shoot- finding his shooting touch but South Dakota Class B ranks. Kinsey Jahner added 11 agrees: “With a strong sense of commuhe Ranchers trouble stages as they During the planning of theing newand building, the staff at West River Veterinary Clinic wanted to make sure that the past is not fornity spirit, people came together to re-had rebounding, they out- his blocked shot was definitely The following night the the Nighthawks. Both uickly fell behind On top gotten, and that12-0. the future is always embraced. They have dedicated the ‘Legacy Room’ to the history, and a foundation is in the early member those who made it possible for scored Hettinger/Scranton 37- one of the key moments for the Nighthawk girls downed the 3-pointers. stages of beginning operation, with the hopes of helping the community. (Photo by Cole Benz/Adams County Record)

After new clinic opens, West River Vet hopes to leave long lasting impression By COLE BENZ

Record Editor With the opening of a brand new building, the West River Veterinary Clinic is hoping to make sure the old one isn’t quickly forgotten. Doctor Ethan Andress said that they are in the process of forming a foundation, in hopes of remembering its history, and encouraging its future. “In the process of moving to the new building, we wanted to figure out a way to bring that history along with us, and create something that would create a memorial to the old clinic,” Andress said. Andress said that they are in the early stages of forming the board for what will be called the West River Veterinary Clinic Legacy Foundation. Legacy, a big part of the title and a big part of what Andress is hoping to achieve. “Where the legacy comes from is we want the legacy of the past clinic and bring that legacy into the present clinic,” Andress said. “Because they created something that was very special.” Four people, at this point, will be asked to sit on the board, and the necessary paperwork is about to be

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filed. Andress told the Record that the inaugural board meeting will probably take place within the next month. During the planning stages of the new clinic, they decided to dedicate one room to the history, which first filed corporate papers in the late 1960s. As things develop, the history will be documented and put on display in the ‘Legacy Room,’ which is just to the left when you walk in the new building. The room will serve a few purposes. Along with dog training, it was previously reported to the Record that various groups such as 4H, and FFA would be able to utilize it for events. While it is important to remember the past, planning for the future is pertinent to the success of any organization. So part of the Legacy Foundation will be to encourage, and support the youth of the community. “It’s kind of been a goal to create something that’s bigger, and longer lasting,” Andress said. Andress said the hope is to get the Legacy Foundation to a point

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The Legacy Room is just to the left as you walk in the new clinic. (Photo by Cole Benz/The Recored)

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us to gather in this way.” R a n d y Raasch, former National Guard (NG) Commander of the Hettinger NG Station, will begin the traditional Memorial Day Service at 10:30 a.m. MDT in building two of the museum with the Advance of Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. The service continues with the National Anthem and with prayer led by the Legion Chaplain. After prayer, the Borderline Singers perform the Armed Forces Medley, during which members from all branches of US service are asked to stand and be recognized. Speakers and musical selections follow. The Legion Auxiliary will place a wreath of remembrance. The honoring of Veterans and the playing of taps follows. The retirement of the colors closes the traditional Memorial Day service. “People I have talked to say they really liked Memorial Day at the museum,” Legion Adjutant Dennis Sayler said. “I was sorry I could not make it last year, but look forward to attending this year.” After a short break, all are invited to a complimentary dinner to be served in building two, with tables inside and outside, weather permitting. Please bring a potluck dessert to share. At noon, the Borderline Singers will share a medley of patriotic songs. At 1:00 p.m., in recognition of the third year of the museum’s World War

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IN BRIEF

Distracted driving in April results in 141 citationst Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota worked 419 overtime hours for the national distracted driving campaign, U Drive. U Text. U Pay. enforcement in April. A total of 370 citations were attributed to the added patrols. Of the total citations, 141 were issued for distracted driving, 44 for speeding, 40 for not wearing their seat belt, 13 suspended/revoked licenses, eight warrants served and one felony arrest. Law enforcement agencies who participated in this effort included the Burleigh County Sheriff ’s Department, along with police departments in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, the University of North Dakota, Valley City and Watford City.

May 16 last day to file for tax-exempt organizations The Internal Revenue Service is reminding tax-exempt organizations that many have a filing deadline for Form 990-series information returns in mid-May. With the May 16 filing deadline facing many tax-exempt organizations, the IRS today cautioned these groups not to include Social Security numbers (SSNs) or other unneeded personal information on their Forms 990, and consider taking advantage of the speed and convenience of electronic filing. Form 990-series information returns and notices are due on the 15th day of the fifth month after an organization’s tax year ends. Many organizations use the calendar year as their tax year, making May 15 the deadline for them to file for 2015. However, because May 15 falls on a Sunday, the deadline this year moves to Monday, May 16.

UPCOMING EVENTS May 14

■ Kickoff Golf Scramble 1 p.m. Hettinger Country Club

May 21

■ Foundation Nation Golf Scramble 4 p.m. Hettinger Country Club

May 21

■ Jaycee’s Bingo 5 p.m. Hettinger Country Club

■ Bowman United Methodist Church Pastor Ron Olson 701-523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org Sunday - Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m.; Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday - Nursing Home at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday - 6 p.m. Potluck; 7 p.m. Bible Study ■ Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services

■ Seventh Day Adventist Saturday 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

■ Mound Church North of Rhame Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service Weather permitting

■ Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Peterson 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship

Catholic Churches: ■ St. Charles - Bowman ■ St. Mary’s - Marmarth ■ St. Mel’s - Rhame Saturday Mass - 5 p.m. Marmarth; 7 p.m. Bowman Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. Sunset Home

■ Bowman Assembly of God Pastor Ed Kvaale 523-5544 / bowmanag.org Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning worship

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■ Sacred Heart Catholic Church Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass

Amidon - Worship 8 a.m. ■ First Lutheran of Rhame Worship 10:15 a.m. ■ Bethany Lutheran of Rhame Worship 9 a.m. Pastor Charles Swanson

■ Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ludlow, LCMC Sunday - Adult Bible Study at 3:45 p.m. and worship at 5 p.m., followed by potluck fellowship. Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time

■ Scranton Lutheran Pastor Mary Peterson 701-275-6977 Sunday, June 22 - 8 a.m., St. John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship; 10:30 a.m., Special Congregational Meeting, Peace Friday, June 27 - 8 p.m., AA, Peace Church Sunday, June 29 - 8 a.m., St. John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship

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■ Bowman United Methodist ASSEMBLY OF GODChurch 10:00 am Coffee Fellowship Pastor Ron Olson 701-523-5492 10:30 am Morning Worship www.bowmanumc.org Sunday - Sunday Adult Sunday School Children’s Worship 10:30 8:30 a.m.; Worship Service at Wednesdays 6 p.m. Prayer, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday - Nursing Home at 2:30 7 p.m. Bible Study p.m.

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I Centennial commemoration, Randy Raasch will share the story of his family’s five generations of military service and sacrifice, telling of his Civil War greatgrandfather, his World War I grandfathers, his World War II father and mother, his active duty US Army and National Guard experience, their daughter Jessica’s commitment as a North Dakota Army National Guard journalist, and their son Zak’s upcoming active duty US Army Infantry School, Airborne School, and Rangers Selection (RASP). Discussion and a Q & A session follow.

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where they can supply students in veterinary medicine and agricultural related fields with grants and scholarships. He also wants to be able to supply current students with grants that would allow them to come to West River Vet and do internships. The underlying hope there is to attract more and more vets to come and practice in Hettinger. Doctor Jenna Innes is a prime example of how experience attracts. She came to Hettinger late in her education, and is now employed as a full-time veterinarian with the clinic. “It seemed like a perfect fit to bring history to the future, and it’s always been planned to be directed towards our kids, towards the youth, towards the future of the

After the Raasch program and discussion, people are invited to enjoy the museum exhibits and a coffee hour. The special exhibit, “The Raasch Family Story: Five Generations of Service and Sacrifice,” will be on display in the military booth in building one during regular museum hours through September 14 of this year. It is also the feature of the Dakota Buttes Historical Society’s involvement in the 50th Anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), celebrated from June 17-19. During those days, the exhibit may be viewed from 1:00 - 4:00 pm MDT. Memorial Day at the Museum II is free and open to the public. community,” Andress said. When asked if the hope was to allow others to leave endowments to this foundation, Andress said yes. He also added that he would like to create a scholarship, or multiple scholarships, in honor of someone. In speaking about the possibilities, Andress was very excited of what this organization could turn into, and how it could help the area the clinic serves. “What excites me is, you always want something that is going to do some good for the community,” Andress said. “It’s hopefully something that our community finds interesting, it’s something the community can see value in” Community members interested in helping with the foundation can contact Dr. Ethan Andress at the West River Veterinary Clinic at 701-567-4333.

Adams County Record wins big at NDNA Better Newspaper Contest

The results of the North Dakota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest were revealed at the annual convention in Crosby on May 6. The Adams County Record came away with six awards that included one Honorable Mention, three 2nd-place finishes, and two 1st-place finishes. The Record won second place for Overall Design Excellence. First place awards included the coverage of the ALLETE Clean Energy wind farm project and spot news photograph (train hitting a semi). The Record also won second place for government reporting, spot news, and front page design. The annual NDNA awards honored excellence in news/ editorial, advertising, photography and design for work completed in 2015 by daily and weekly North Dakota newspapers. With a circulation of just under 1,000, the Adams County Record sat at the top of its 1 to 1,000 circulation division. The Adams County Record did not submit content last year. The Record’s sister publications, the Bowman County Pioneer and the Herald, also won awards during the ceremony. Editor’s Note: I want to thank the readers for the success of this paper. I try to put out the best possible product each and every week, and these awards are a good measurement of that effort. Thank you for your valued commitment to this publication.

Thank You The Hettinger Music Boosters would like to thank everyone for their 2015-2016 sponsorships to the Music Booster Club. Your support assisted in funding the Artist in Residence program, Music Camp scholarships, and additional financial support to the Hettinger Music Program. A complete list of sponsors will be available at the spring Elementary and High School music concerts.

RABIES CLINICS Bison: May 17th, 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the Bentley Building Lemmon: May 19th, 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Lemmon City Shop Mott: May 26th, 3-5:30 p.m. at the Mott City Hall West River Veterinary Clinic | 701-567-4333

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FBLA holds annual bingo event “Thank you to the Hettinger community for the continued support of our annual FBLA BINGO. Students raised over $11,000 to go towards their National competition in Atlanta this summer. This puts the team over the half-way mark! THANK YOU!” —FBLA

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han. Because it was a contract issue between Gustafson and his employer, West River and United Clinics Physicians would not provide further comment pertaining to the situation. Shahan said the hospital would hold a physician recruitment meeting in the near future to discuss the

position and efforts to fill it. The Hettinger-based health care provider is currently finalizing the details of having a general surgeon for a period of time in June and July, according to Shahan. He indicated that the previous search for a surgeon took quite some time, but that he was confident West River and its facilities could attract a new doctor.

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Harding County came to Scranton on Dec. 18 and 19 to take on the Nighthawk boys and girls’ basketball teams, and left going 0-2 for their efforts. Hettinger-Scranton’s boy’s basketball team faced the Ranchers first and pulled out a 64-62 win. The Nighthawk’s full court pressure initially gave the Ranchers trouble as they quickly fell behind 12-0. On top

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of that, their 6’4” center Mason Teigen left the game late in the first quarter with three fouls and would not return until the 2nd half. The Nighthawks built a 13-point lead at the end of the first half which was highlighted by a buzzer-beating long range 3-point shot by Haden Sadowsky, which made the score 38-25. With the return of Teigen in the second half, better shooting and rebounding, they outscored Hettinger/Scranton 37-

26 but the Ranchers fell just short by two points. They had a chance to tie the game with less than a minute to go but, Sam Kludt blocked a close in shot by Teigen which more than likely saved the game from being tied. The Ranchers got the ball back with 10 seconds left but could not get off a good shot. Kludt was having a problem finding his shooting touch but his blocked shot was definitely one of the key moments for the

Nighthawks. Sadowsky scored 34 for HS which included five 3-pointers and Brandon Pierce added 21. I had Clayton Koch leading Harding Co. with 23 points. The Nighthawk JV team also remains undefeated as they downing Harding Co. 63-53. Harding Co. came into the game with a 2-0 record and receiving votes in the top five in South Dakota Class B ranks. The following night the Nighthawk girls downed the

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There has ben so much going on in the area concerning Kat Perkins. From viewing parties to entire towns wearing her shirts, Perkins has received nothing but endless support from her hometown and the area surrounding. Unfortunately, she did not make it to the finale of ‘The Voice,” which will air next week on NBC. Perkins performed two very unique songs on Monday night’s episode. First, the Scrantonnative performed a brave, almost operatic performance of the new song “Chandelier” by Australian singer-songwriter, Sia. Before the performance, Perkins expressed her concern about singing a pop song. During the performance, however, she hit the high notes fearlessly without missing a single one. Coach Adam Levine praised Perkins’ performance, saying she was one of the best singer’s the show has ever had.

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■■ Catchable trout, catfish, and pike stocked

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North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel recently stocked more than 40 local fisheries with catchable trout, catfish and pike. Approximately 23,000 11-inch rainbow trout, 800 adult catfish, 750 5-pound pike and 600 1to 5-pound cutthroat trout were recently stocked in rural and city ponds and lakes. Fisheries production and development section leader Jerry Weigel said while the state’s fisheries are at historic highs, many are not as easily accessible to youngsters, older adults and disabled anglers. “These stockings put catchable fish in waters that are accessible,” Weigel said. “Many have fishing piers, and are a great opportunity for a first-time angler to catch fish.” · Barnes – Blumers Pond (rainbow), Hatchery Kids Pond (rainbow)

· Bottineau – Strawberry Lake (rainbow) · Bowman – Lutz Dam (rainbow) · Burleigh – Cottonwood Park Pond (pike), McDowell Dam (cutthroat, rainbow), OWLS Pond (cutthroat, rainbow) · Cass – Casselton Pond (rainbow), North Woodhaven Pond (rainbow) · Cavalier – Langdon City Pond (rainbow) · Golden Valley – Beach City Pond (rainbow) · Grand Forks – Ryan Park Pond (rainbow) · Hettinger – Castle Rock Dam (rainbow), Mott Watershed Dam (rainbow) · McKenzie – Watford City Park Pond (catfish, rainbow) · McLean – Camp Loop Pond (rainbow), Custer Mine (rainbow), Lightning Lake (rainbow), Riverdale City Pond (rainbow) · Mercer – Hazen Creek (rainbow) · Morton – Gaebe Pond (catfish, rainbow), Krieg’s Pond (catfish, rainbow), Little Heart Pond (rainbow), Nygren Dam (rainbow), Porsborg Dam

(cutthroat, rainbow) · Mountrail – Stanley Pond (catfish, rainbow) · Oliver – Oliver County Sportsmen’s Pond (rainbow) · Ransom – Mooringstone Pond (rainbow) · Renville – Glenburn Pond (rainbow) · Rolette – Lake Udall (rainbow) · Stark – Belfield Pond (catfish, rainbow), Dickinson Dike (catfish, cutthroat) · Stutsman – Little Britches Pond (rainbow), Streeter Lake (rainbow) · Grand Forks -- Turtle River (rainbow) · Ward – State Fair Pond (rainbow), Velva Sportsmen’s Pond (rainbow) · Williams – East Spring Lake Pond (pike), Kettle Lake (rainbow), West Spring Lake Pond (catfish, rainbow) In addition, rainbow trout were also stocked into larger waters. Anglers should refer to the fishing tab at the Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov, for a complete stocking report.

Annual Kid’s Fishing Day Event to be held at Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge By Jackie Jacobson

Visitor Services Mngr.

National Wildlife Refuges offer unique experiences for people to explore wildlife, habitat, and interact with nature, and Lake Ilo Refuge is no exception. The shady woodlands along the shoreline of Lake Ilo provide opportunities to observe many n- species of birds and other ent wildlife. Western grebes, ill. great blue herons, warblers, p and many kinds of ducks n. can be seen on or near the lake, resting and feeding. A walk through the nature trail reveals little brown bats, n roosting in the home-made 994 bat boxes. Many adventures ain are just waiting to be had… 6-17and an annual spring event, er “Kid’s Fishing Day”, offers a fun opportunity for exploring the refuge and fishing with family and friends. Refuge Manager Todd Gallion, works together with community partners to host the annual Kid’s Fishing Day event. This event will be held

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WRHS Foundation The West River Health Services Foundation is hosting their 2nd Annual “Foundation Nation” Scramble Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 21, at the Hettinger Country Club. Everyone, including the kids and inexperienced golfers, are welcome to attend. It’s a familyfun day, 9-hole scramble golf tournament; with cornhole boards, card and board games for non-golfers. And you read that headline right – on Hole no. 8, from 150 yards for the men, 135 yards for the women, you have a chance to win $6,600 with a hole-in-one! Yes the cup is only 4 inches in diameter, but the ball is only one inch! You never know! Stranger things have happened! You can sign up your own team as a foursome or fivesome; or you can sign up individually or as a couple and we’ll place you on a fun team! To register, please call the Hettinger Country Club at 701-567-2339 or Ted at the WRHS Foundation at 701-567-3666 prior to May 20th. For only $25, you can enjoy the golf, the meal and all of the awesome prizes. Yes, we’ll have amazing team prizes, hole prizes, kids prizes and door prizes. The golf begins on Saturday with a 4:00pm shotgun start! In the event you wish not to display your golfing prowess, we are also offering Hettinger Jaycee’s BINGO at 5:00pm! That’s right, the amazing community BINGO that everyone has enjoyed the last few winters,

is coming to the Hettinger Country Club for this special event. In fact, the Hettinger Jaycee’s are donating $2,500 to our “One Room At a Time Together Campaign” to help us renovate our Western Horizons Care Center. All of the proceeds from the golf entry fees and any other gifts, go toward our Care Center renovations as well. We’re not exactly sure how many games of BINGO we’ll be playing, somewhere around 8-12 games, with hopes of having a BLACKOUT BINGO once all of the golfers complete their 9 holes and join the BINGO players for one final BLACKOUT blast. Then we will provide an amazing meal, which is included in the $25 entry fee

for the golfers. We will ask for a $10 or more gift to the Foundation, if you plan to enjoy the meal as well as the BINGO, cornhole, board or card games. Once again, all of the proceeds benefit our “One Room At a Time Together” Campaign at Western Horizons Care Center. We hope to see all of you at this terrific event. The sun will be shining, the BINGO will be fun, the meal and prizes will be terrific! You might WIN? Come join us – from the south end of Main Street in Hettinger, the Hettinger Country Club is about 4 miles east and south. See you there! For $6,600 for one golf shot and maybe a winning BINGO card? Why not?

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Dylan and India love to go see their Grandma Jan. For one thing, it’s the food. The woman can cook and she always manages to send leftovers home. Sure, I know my way around the kitchen. It was essential in our house—six kids and we all learned to handle a spatula. But I’m not in her league. She was genius in the kitchen with a box of macaroni, a pound of hamburger, and stewed tomatoes. Still is. All of us kids took turns doing dishes, but not without complaint. When we suggested getting a dishwasher, she snapped back

mischievously, “What for? I’ve got six of them!” Ours was not a democracy—more like a benevolent dictatorship. Dad had veto power, but Mom ran the show. I was there when she became a mother, stalling three miserable days under the indifferent care of a crusty old Russian doctor, who had delivered babies in trenches with German war planes overhead. Whatever my mother was going through, he’d seen worse. “I didn’t care if I lived or died,” she said, and I believe her. I also believe that’s why she still takes such satisfaction in putting me in my place. Retribution. She kept us in our respective places—especially me—and that’s what my kids really come to see. The floor show. Their grandmother delights in dismantling my carefully-crafted father image, my teenage rap sheet rolled out for all to see. And when she picks on them, too, they know it’s

Grandma’s way of saying, “I love you.” We arrive. “What? You again? And you brought these hoodlums along, too?” After a good deal of complaining, she invites us in. “She’s so feisty,” India always says. She should know, she got a double genetic dose of Grandma Jan. I was, as she tells her grandchildren, a huge disappointment. “So why did you have more kids?” Dylan asks between mouthfuls, knowing full well comedy lies ahead. “Because we knew we could do better than that!” She waves her fork dismissively at me in mock disgust. Purely in defense, I tell them how mean she was, how on Graduation Day I came home to find my suitcases on the lawn—which wasn’t far from the truth. My parents lived in mortal fear I would become a kind of basement-dwelling slacker son. There were a few of those in town and can you imagine me setting that kind of example? They’d never

be rid of us. No, I had to go. They made that perfectly clear. You had to have a sense of humor at our house—raising six kids on my father’s pedestrian salary down at Frederick Equity Exchange Elevator. When the last of us, Mike, came along, the poor kid had so many birth defects and health issues, I suppose it could have broken a mortal woman. Could have fractured the family. But somehow it brought us even closer together. Mike made us better. Mom made us better. We emerged better human beings, able to handle adversity with empathy. She remained the sun— a feisty one—to the orbit of our planets. We never doubted everything was going to be OK, because, heck, we didn’t know anything was wrong. She insulated us. I don’t know if she invented tough love, but she perfected it. Light on the former, heavy on the latter. I don’t know that we needed

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Snow last week and temperatures in the eighties this week – welcome to South Dakota! We didn’t get any more rain, but all that sun combined with last week’s moisture has turned the prairie a beautiful green. We got most of the branding done this week and the cows sure seem to appreciate that lush grass. The lawn needs mowed and it’s full of those pretty yellow wildflowers that some folks call weeds. Every time I see a dandelion I’m reminded of when our daughter Teri and her cousin Mindy (Larson) Meszaros were little girls. They loved to pick what Mindy called “dandy flowers” and braid them into necklaces for Nubby and me. That still makes me smile. I thought after my trip to Bismarck on Tuesday to get my cast off I was going to be able to type better. Wrong. They cut the old cast off, but they put on an even more rigid one that hinders the movement of my right hand even more. The only thing I like about it is that it’s bright red. I got nicknamed Red when I served in the House of Representatives in Pierre

because I usually poked the red button, voting NO. Rep. Chuck Turbiville has always called me Red and it was fun to visit with “Chuckles” this week when he called to see how I was handling retirement. He wants to know when the next Cattle Trail meeting will be in Spearfish because he wants to attend. Chuck, like every Turbiville in western South Dakota, is a direct descendant of Pecos Dick Turbiville who came up the cattle trail from Texas in the late 1800s and settled in the Camp Crook area. I wanted to take in the Kentucky Derby at the Heritage Center in Spearfish Saturday, but just wasn’t up to it. We lost a dear friend this week. Lila (Eggebo) Van Slooten, 89, died in Belle Fourche Wednesday. Lila’s funeral was Monday in Belle Fourche with burial next to her husband at Holland Center that afternoon. What a wonderful lady! Rep. Sam Marty and I were invited to a Republican get-together in Belle Fourche Friday to hear Attorney General Marty Jackley. Sam hauled this crippled old gal to Belle with him and we went to Spearfish so he could take his mother, Helen Marty, a bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day. His sister, Rep. Liz May, also attended the picnic in Belle and visited their mother on her way back to Kyle. There were two new babies this week. Liz May just became a grandma. Her daughter Mary Jo and Jason

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Fairhead had a baby girl May 2nd. Josephine Helen weighed 8lbs, 2oz. and is 21 inches long. Dana and Jay Wammen welcomed their new baby daughter on May 5th. Jada Jean weighed in at 9lbs, 6 oz. and is 20” long. Congratulations!! Lanie and Matt brought little Trace down to spend Mother’s Day weekend at the ranch. On Mather’s Day, six young people were confirmed at Slim Buttes Lutheran and there were lots of mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers in attendance. This is for all Moms: A woman, renewing her driver’s license at the county clerk’s office, was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. “What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job or are you just a ...?” “Of course I have a job,” snapped the woman. “I’m a Mom.” “We don’t list ‘Mom’ as an occupation; ‘housewife’ covers it,” said the recorder emphatically. I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like, “Official Interrogator” or “Town Registrar.” “What is your occupation?” she probed. What made me say it? I don’t know. The words simply popped out. “I’m a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.” The clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words then I stared with wonder as my

a whole lot of correction, anyway. We learned by her example, her resiliency, her wit, her love for each of us. She managed to treat us equally, yet differently, because we were all different. I had a mind of my own. Sherry was a conformist, who tried to emulate my rebelliousness from time to time. She was awful at it. She got caught at everything! Patty was tender-hearted, with a stubborn streak. Scott was a quiet bookworm, a thinker, seemingly oblivious to the ruckus around him. Joel set the record as the most obnoxious teenager in the family, but he turned out OK. He’s naturally funny and, he’ll tell you, “Chicks dig me.” They do. And Mike, despite all the obstacles, smiled through it all. We developed fierce familial pride. We walked out of that front door imagining there was nothing we couldn’t achieve if we set our minds to it. We went out into the world confident,

Branding 2007 pronouncement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire. “Might I ask,” said the clerk with new interest, “just what you do in your field?” Coolly, without any trace of fluster, I heard myself reply, “I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn’t) in the laboratory and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out). I’m working for my Masters (first the Lord and then the whole family) and already have four credits (my children). “Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.” There was an increasing note of respect in the Clerk’s voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door. As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants - ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6-month old baby) in the child development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than “just another Mom.” Does this make grandmothers “Senior Research Associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations” and great grandmothers “Executive Senior Research Associates?” I think so!! I also think it makes aunts “Associate Research Assistants.” Motherhood! What a glorious career - especially when there’s a title on the door!

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Hello, Well, we finally got a day dry enough to do our branding. Thanks to a bunch of Kling cowboys and a bunch of their friends, it was a great day! If you’ve never been to a good, old fashioned rope ‘em and drag ‘em branding, you’ve missed something. Kid start helping out when they are five or six years old and I guess our crew fit that. From around six to near eighty. And every one a good hand. Still, one of my favorite branding took place in the beautiful Blue Buttes a few years ago. I tell you what, it was a cowboy crew. From eight months to eighty years old. Cowboys and cowgirls everyone. Abby, who was about six years old, ate fifty pounds of half raw rocky mountain oysters. Cooked over the branding fire. No spices. Just a nice stick and oysters fresh from the calf. Shirley asked if she could have one for our dog, and was sternly told, “NO! We’re not wasting them!” After forty-nine pounds she complained to her mother that she was getting a stomachache! Jade was busy elsewhere with a bunch of friends. I suppose they were all from about five to twelve years old. They’ve never had much for toys, so they try to make do. And they invented games that many kids never learn to play. At least I hope not. I was watching this bunch of young cowboys playing in the shade of the trees. It was a beautiful day. All of a sudden they lay down in

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knowing we didn’t have to take a backseat to anyone. There was no policy manual. Mom’s expectations were simple: “Do the best you can do.” You don’t figure out until later maybe what you had is special. My friends often told me how much they loved my parents. I never understood the dynamic that impressed them. I do now, though. It all started with Mom. She kept things light. She had plenty of things weighing on her mind, but we floated along blissfully unaware, because that’s what mothers do—defend their babies from harm. The great Moms understand the early flights from the nest will involve some crashes. They hold their tongues and refrain from rushing to an unnecessary rescue. As we picked ourselves up, we did so knowing full well that, even though we were flying solo, Mom always had our back. She still does. © Tony Bender, 2016

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the grass and began rolling around. Then they would stop for a while and look each other over. Then down in the grass and roll again. Curious, I had to walk over and inquire as to what they were doing. “Catching wood ticks!” They would roll around under the trees and then pick the wood ticks off each other and place them in a bucket. I know it sounds kind of weird, but they had a plan. I guess it was a scientific experiment. They were going to find out if snakes eat wood ticks! Really! Did I tell you they had caught a grass snake and after chasing each other around with that snake for an hour, they had decided they should feed the snake? There were calf wrestlers that didn’t weight eighty pounds that would have worked any man to death. They didn’t care how big a calf the heelers came dragging from the herd. They would dive in there and grab those feet. And unlike some of us older guys, they would jump up when it was done and run to the next one. I had to have help up, and then would ease over toward the cooler. We laughed over a story as one dad told of his son taking some jerky to “show and tell”. When the teacher asked where they got the meat, he simply explained they just take a spotlight in the pickup and shoot a deer!” The beaver were building a dam near their house last spring. Dad was going to sneak out and shoot them. Well, the young cowboy insisted on going along. And knowing there would be lots of questions, Dad said, “If you have any questions, ask them now, because we have to be completely quiet when we get down by the creek.” The young cowboy had one question. “Are beavers good to eat?”

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ROSEBUD Gary, Jodi and Lexi Johnson took Shirley Johnson to Benny’s for Mother’s Day dinner. Mike, Linda and Sam Johnson were Sunday afternoon guests of Shirley Johnson for Mother’s Day. Thelma Sandgren was a Tuesday afternoon visitor of Shirley Johnson. Friday afternoon, Thelma Sandgren visited with Kathy Archibald. Thelma Sandgren traveled to Lemmon Sunday and went to dinner with Steve and Susie Sandgren. She then attended the Graduation Reception. James and Marci Sandgren came out to the ranch Sunday afternoon for Mother’s Day. Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning made a trip to Hettinger Monday, they then stopped in Lemmon briefly and on to Elgin where they visited with Pete and Ruby Koepplin before returning home. Tiss Johnson had an appointment in Mott Tuesday afternoon. Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning accompanied Clarence Roth Jr. to Bismarck Wednesday. Tiss Johnson traveled through Lemmon Thursday evening and down to

ken and Mirandi attended Awards Day at the Armory Wednesday. DeJon and Jeri Lynn Bakken were among those who hosted a Graduation Open House for Mirandi and Colton Damjanovich at their ranch Saturday evening. DeJon and Jeri Lynn Bakken were among those who attended Graduation in Lemmon Sunday afternoon. Their daughter Mirandi was among the graduates. Tuesday Vernon and Veronica Klein went to Lemmon and watched Jade do some of the events for 2nd grade Track and Field. Friday James Klein went to Beach for Track. Hailie Briscoe of Lemmon spent Friday through Sunday morning with Jade Schaff. Saturday Anthony Schaff from Dickinson, ND showed up at the Klein home to spend Mother’s Day weekend here. Anthony and Jade Schaff, Veronica Klein and Hailie Briscoe were afternoon visitors at Hope Klein and Tyler Dean’s home. Saturday afternoon Vernon, Veronica and James Klein; Anthony and Jade Schaff and Hailie Briscoe were visitors at Violet’s Klein’s farm Saturday evening Anthony Schaff grilled steak for Veronica’s Mother Day supper Hope and Tyler joined them. Esther Johnson and Morell Hiring were evening coffee guests. Sunday Happy Mother’s Day. Vernon made supper Hope Klein and Tyler Dean once again came out to the Klein’s for supper. After supper they returned to their home in Lemmon and Anthony Schaff also left for Dickinson.

began teaching seventh grade math on a provisional license. Bruce’s passion soon became mathematics. He taught 30 years in Clio, retiring Jan. 1998, and then moved back to Bismarck to be closer to family. He loved his students and soon began substitute teaching and tutoring for another 16 years. One of his students wrote: “He was one of my favorite teachers. When you can make algebra interesting, you’re a natural born teacher.” He was preceded in death by brothers Eddie, David, and Curtis; his father Steve; his mother Ethel, and stepfather George Halvorson. He is survived by brothers Jerry (Patty) and Victor, Bismarck; sisters Cheryl Bormet, St. Louis Park, MN; Dolores Halvorson, Bismarck; Patty (Norlyn) Swenson, Bismarck; JoAnn Bennett, Temple, Texas; Cissie (Mike) Cassidy, Dickinson; foster sons Tony Bronick, Providence, RI, Scott Larock, Lapeer, MI., and many nephews and nieces. Memorials may be given to the Church of the Cross Building Fund at 1004 E. Highland Acres Road, Bismarck, ND 58501. Service with Bismarck Funeral Home & Crematory.

Moore; and her granddaughter, Laura Moore. Betty was born on March 15, 1933 in Hettinger to Hugh and Louise ( Jensen) Hasche. She graduated from Hettinger High School and attended Airline Communications School in Minneapolis, Minn. She married Loma “Bob” Moore in 1961. After moving to Rapid City, Betty began working for the Rapid City Water Department as an Administrative Aid and retired after 32 years.

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By BREANNA KAITFORS Record Editor There has ben so much going on in the area concerning Kat Perkins. From viewing parties to entire towns wearing her shirts, Perkins has received nothing but endless support from her hometown and the area surrounding. Unfortunately, she did not make it to the finale of ‘The Voice,” which will air next week on NBC. Perkins performed two very unique songs on Monday night’s episode. First, the Scrantonnative performed a brave, almost operatic performance of the new song “Chandelier” by Australian singer-songwriter, Sia. Before the performance, Perkins expressed her concern about singing a pop song. During the performance, however, she hit the high notes fearlessly without missing a single one. Coach Adam Levine praised Perkins’ performance, saying she was one of the best singer’s the show has ever had.

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Gunn brand Sunday. Sunday, Tim and JoAnne Seim; Justin and Jo Seim and the boys and Bonnie Haynes went to the R Bar for Mother’s Day dinner. Tim and JoAnne Seim and Bonnie Haynes were Sunday afternoon guests of Rod and Cheryl Seim. Jim and Patsy Miller made a trip to Lemmon Monday. Chet, Ethan and Isaac Anderson helped Jim and Patsy Miller brand Wednesday. Jim and Patsy Miller made a trip to Scranton Thursday. Jim and Patsy Miller spent Friday Hettinger, They played cards at the Senior Center in the afternoon, and Jim visited with his mother, Violet Miller at the Nursing Home. In the evening, they attended Zabrina’s dance recital. Sunday, Jim, Matt, Christi, Zabrina and Patsy Miller went out to Mother’s Day dinner at Benny’s. Rosebud Worship will be at 9:30 on Sunday the 15th. MEADOW Judy Lewis of Sturgis spent several days this past week visiting with Art and Marilyn Christman. Jerry and Carolyn Petik and Irene Young attended Awards day at the Lemmon Armory Wednesday. Jerry and Carolyn Petik and Irene Young were among the guests of DeJon and Jeri Lynn Bakken for a Graduation for Mirandi Bakken and Colton Damjanovich at the Bakken ranch Saturday evening. Jerry and Carolyn Petik and Irene Young attended Graduation in Lemmon Sunday for their granddaughter, Mirandi Bakken. SPRING BUTTE DeJon and Jeri Lynn Bak-

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the south ranch. Friday she accompanied some friends to Rapid City. She returned home that evening and traveled back to the north ranch Saturday morning. While in Rapid she got to visit with a classmate, Cherrie Lyon Dyck. Saturday morning, Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning traveled to the Koepplin ranch and again visited with Pete and Ruby. Saturday evening, Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning were brief visitors at the home of DeJon and Jeri Lynn Bakken and congratulated Mirandi Bakken and Colton Damjanovich on their graduation from Lemmon High School. Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning were late Saturday evening visitors of Vern and Roni Klein and family. Tiss Johnson and Morell Hirning traveled to Hettinger Sunday. Nick and Tammy Treib took them out to dinner for Mother’s Day. In the afternoon, Tiss, Morell and Nick visited with Dale Hedstrom briefly. Friday the Kellers and Chiara and Lea Becker traveled to Mount Rushmore, Keystone and Rapid City for the day. Sunday Kellers and Chiara and Lea Becker attended church services. Dawn Harris took the boys to the movie in Hettinger and Albert Bridget Chiara and Lea went to Summerville for dinner. J.B. Gold, Phillip Gold came to help Vince and Susan Gunn brand on Thursday. Because of the heat, they quit. Mike Gunn, Garret Schweitzer and Tanna Johnson helped Vince and Susan

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having a beer, and completely wore out. The young cowboys and cowgirls were galloping up and down hills, picking flowers, looking for snakes, and chasing each other with calf nuts. Oh, to be young again. Later, Dean

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OBITUARIES CHERYL FREED

Hot Stuff Pizzeria with her husband in Watford City for Service of Remembrance five years, but Hettinger refor Cheryl Elaine Freed, mained home. 65, of Hettinger, ND was Cheryl loved competition Wednesday, May 11, 2016 and instilled that competiat 10:30 a.m. at the Het- tive spirit into her children tinger Lutheran Church. and grandchildren. She enRev. Kathleen Dettmann of- joyed bowling, golfing, garficiated and burial followed dening, hunting, and fishing. at the Hettinger Cemetery. Her love of track and field Visitations was from 2:00 to was recognized when she 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May was inducted to the North 10 at the Centennial Chapel Dakota Hall of Fame for of Evanson Jensen Funeral North Dakota High School Homes and one hour prior Track and Field. to the Funeral on WednesCheryl was preceded in day morning at the Lutheran death by her sister Denise Church. Anderson. Cheryl is survived by her husband Dennis, her children Tina Nygaard, Scott Freed and his wife Chrissy, and Angela Erickson and her husband Andrew, Grandchildren, Danielle Gorde, Ryley and Jacob Nygaard, Brandon and Caden McCormick, Tanner and Chance Freed and Peyton Erickson. She is also survived by her parents Darven and Leora Anderson, her sisters DeboFreed rah Nehring and Terri FarCheryl passed away May rell, and her brother Roger 6, 2016 at the West River Anderson. Regional Medical Center in In lieu of flowers, MeHettinger. morials are preferred to the Cheryl was born in Ken- West River Health Services mare, ND to Darven and Foundation or the Hettinger Leora (Bird) Anderson on Country Club. March 6, 1951. She went to Condolences to Cheryl’s high school at Bowbells High family can be sent through School in Bowbells, ND and our website at www.evangraduated in 1969. She was sonjensenfuenralhome.com. married to Dennis Freed June 6, 1969. They lived in BRUCE HANSON Minot where she stayed at home while Dennis finished Bruce Carroll Hanson, 74, age 7college. They moved to Bismarck, passed away on Crosby, ND where she was April 22, 2016 after a lengthy a stay-at-home mom to her struggle with cancer. A methree children. She was a morial service will be held dental assistant in Crosby on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, for many years. She was a at 10:00 a.m., at Lutheran Girl Scout leader, as well as a Church of the Cross, BisSunday school teacher. The marck family lived in Valley City for Born to Steve and Ethel two years then before mak- (Olson) Hanson, he grew up ing Hettinger their home in near Bucyrus, and graduated 1985. Cheryl was very active from Hettinger in 1959. He in the community helping to attended UND, and prior to run the Country Club when completing his Bachelor’s the clubhouse reopened, as degree in History and Mathwell as coached high school ematics in 1971, in 1967 he golf. She owned and ran a moved to Clio, Mich. and

BETTY MOORE Betty Jean Moore, 83, died peacefully at Clarkson Health Care Center on May 4, 2016 in Rapid City, S.D. Betty is survived by her sons, Ron ( Jeanette) Moore, Marshall, MN and Bruce (Cassandra) Moore, Bloomington, Ind.; siblings, Marlys Coryell, Tucson, Ariz. and Ed (Faye) Hasche, Bismarck; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephew’s. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Loma (Bob) Moore; parents, Hugh and Louise Hasche; son, Jerald Moore; daughter-in-law, Patricia

LILA VAN SLOOTEN

Lila Van Slooten, age 89 of Belle Fourche, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the Belle Estate Senior Living Center in Belle Fourche, S.D. The funeral service was held 10 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2016 at Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche S.D., with Hospice Chaplain Randy Bradley officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at the Holland Center Christian Reform Church west of Lodgepole, S.D. Lila Eggebo was born Sept.10, 1926 to Ole and Phoebe (Nelson) Eggebo on their homestead near Glendo, SD. in Perkins County. Lila graduated from Hettinger High School in 1944, earned a teacher’s certificate, then taught for three rural schools in Perkins County. In the summer of 1945, Moore Lila traveled west to visit Betty enjoyed local the- friends and relatives in where ater, traveling, cooking, bak- Bremerton,Wash. ing and playing Pinochle. she worked as a clerk in a She was a member of the Chinese American GenSouth Maple United Meth- eral Store. Lila was united odist Church and often in marriage to Ted Van volunteered and assisted Slooten on Sept.14, 1945 in church functions. She at the Methodist church in was a member of Golden Bremerton. After Ted was Link Chapter #14 Order of discharged from the Navy on Eastern Star, Does Drove Sept. 25, 1945, he and Lila #33, Moose Lodge Chapter returned to Ted’s parent’s #1137, and Chapter #1221 homestead near Lodgepole, S.D., where they made their Women of the Moose. Funeral services will be home, farmed, and raised held at 11am on Monday, sheep until Ted’s death on May 9 at South Maple Unit- May 1, 1997. In Oct.1997, ed Methodist Church, with Lila moved to Belle Fourche, visitation one hour prior to S.D. where she resided until services. Luncheon will be her death on May 4. Lila enjoyed playing and held at the church, followed by graveside services at Pine listening to music. Gospel music was her joy. She had Lawn Memorial Park. All are welcome to attend a special talent for preparand celebrate Betty’s life. ing a feast at every meal. No Memorials may be directed one left her table hungry. to Humane Society of the Her yard, garden, and flowBlack Hills or South Maple ers were always so beautiful. She welcomed the bees and UMC. Arrangements are with humming birds that would Kirk Funeral Home, an come within an arm’s reach. online guestbook may be She always said her garden signed at the funeral home belonged to God and that she was only the care taker. website.

Lila loved children and her family. Her greatest love was for her Lord, Jesus Christ. Her most cherished book was God’s Word, the Bible. Lila blessed so many here on earth, and has begun her new life in eternity where we are certain she will be a blessing to so many more.

Slooten Lila is survived by her three children - Ronald (Sue) Van Slooten -Federal Way, WA., Kevin Van Slooten - Hettinger, ND., Lois ( Jim) Steiner - Belle Fourche, SD; grandchildren - Stoney ( Jill) Kilmer - Belle Fourche, SD., Chet (Kristen) Kilmer - Spearfish, SD; great grandchildren - Desirae, Kylie, Taytum, and Cadence; two sisters - Irene Abelseth - Rapid City, SD., and Esther Palmer - Sturgis, SD; sisterIn-Law - Myna Tescher Belle Fourche, SD. Lila was preceded in death by her husband Ted, her parents, two brothers- Melvin and Johnny Eggebo, and sister - Ruth (Eggebo) Palmer. The family would like to extend special thanks to the tireless staff at Belle Estate and to the nurses, volunteers, and team of the Regional Home Health and Hospice teams that provided such loving care and help to Lila this year. May the blessing you’ve been to our family be returned to you 100 fold. Friends may leave written condolences and view Lila’s video tribute at: www.funeralhomeofthenorthernhills. com

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Insurance LegaLs PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 19186 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Alliance Insurance Company Inc In the state of Kansas Total Assets 24,531,518 Total Liabilities 13,978,925 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 1,516,466 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 758,660 Unassigned funds (surplus) 8,277,471 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 10,552,597 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 24,531,522 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,233,926 Total Direct Losses Incurred 245,438 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

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33987 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the ADM Insurance Company In the state of Arizona Total Assets 541,860,571 Total Liabilities 518,660,380 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 12,500,00 Unassigned funds (surplus) 5,700,191 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 23,200,191 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 541,860,571 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 30,958,161 Total Direct Losses Incurred 15,414,058 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 10,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,030,553 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 14,030,553 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 29,867,101 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly orga-

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 20699 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Ace Property and Casuality Insurance Company In the state of Pennsylvania Total Assets 7,748,829,574 Total Liabilities 5,752,933,999 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 10,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 486,674,995 Unassignedfunds (surplus) 1,499,220,580 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,995,895,575 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 7,748,829,574 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 130,312,712 Total Direct Losses Incurred 54,631,587 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 10324 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Addison Insurance Company Inc In the state of Iowa Total Assets 109,969,388 Total Liabilities 65,605,556 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 10,608,723 Unassigned funds (surplus) 31,255,109 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 44,363,832 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 109,969,388 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,003,657 Total Direct Losses Incurred 715,136 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 20702 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Ace Fire Underwriters Insurance Company In the state of Pennsylvania Total Assets 109,350,860 Total Liabilities 34,371,579 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,250,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 8,529,527 Unassigned funds (surplus) 62,199,754 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 74,979,281 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 109,350,860 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 9,222 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,260 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 22667 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Ace American Insurance Company In the state of Pennsylvania Total Assets 12,073,965,444 Total Liabilities 9,495,147,186 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 1,517,000 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 1,166,891,170 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,405,410,088 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 2,578,818,258 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 12,073,965,444 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 5,127,149 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,740,360 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 261,762 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 134,059 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 10127 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Allied Insurance Company Of America In the state of Ohio Total Assets 29,867,101 Total Liabilities 15,836,548 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0

nized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 19658 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Bristol West Insurance Company In the state of Ohio Total Assets 132,328,818 Total Liabilities 85,597,711 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 18,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 25,737,107 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 46,737,107 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 132,328,818 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,243,949 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,276,030 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its

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pany in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

Unassigned funds (surplus) 8,772,702,882 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 8,776,952,882 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 13,117,628,216 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 23,991,867 Total Direct Losses Incurred 9,410,203 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

Incurred 1,263,239 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

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transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 20109 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Bitco National Insurance Company In the state of Illinois Total Assets 482,270,890 Total Liabilities 342,217,714 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 40,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 95,053,176 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 140,053,176 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 482,270,890 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 554,547 Total Direct Losses Incurred 433,663 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 20095 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Bitco General Insurance Corporation In the state of Illinois Total Assets 820,841,943 Total Liabilities 545,695,496 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 8,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 29,700,140 Unassigned funds (surplus) 237,446,306 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 275,146,446 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 820,841,942 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 838,200 Total Direct Losses Incurred -436,366 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Com-

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 38245 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the BCS Insurance Company In the state of Ohio Total Assets 272,207,159 Total Liabilities 110,860,836 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 1,088,264 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 36,484,581 Unassigned funds (surplus) 120,743,478 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 161,316,323 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 272,207,159 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 172,487 Total Direct Losses Incurred 106,151 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 53,411 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 2,089 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 18988 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Auto-Owners Insurance Company In the state of Michigan Total Assets 13,117,628,216 Total Liabilities 4,340,675,334 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 3,000,000 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 1,250,000 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 0

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 21210 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Auto Club Group Insurance Company In the state of Michigan Total Assets 341,241,329 Total Liabilities 222,512,699 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 1,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 26,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 91,728,630 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 118,728,630 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 341,241,329 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 340,852 Total Direct Losses Incurred 245,051 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL)

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 29114 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Arch Mortgage Assurance Company In the state of Wisconsin Total Assets 14,115,666 Total Liabilities 238,302 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 2,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 20,796,933 Unassigned funds (surplus) -8,919,569 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 13,877,364 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 14,115,666 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 15954 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Amtrust Insurance Company Of Kansas, Inc. In the state of Kansas Total Assets 67,818,006 Total Liabilities 43,125,955 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,000,022 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 3,700,00 Unassigned funds (surplus) 16,992,029 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 24,692,051 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 67,818,006 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 87,549 Total Direct Losses Incurred 102,154 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly orga-

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 40142 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American Zurich Insurance Company In the state of Illinois Total Assets 314,257,474 Total Liabilities 87,955,944 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 192,140,590 Unassigned funds (surplus) 29,160,940 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 226,301,530 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 314,257,474 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,393,155 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,051,777 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 44270 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American West Insurance Company In the state of North Dakota Total Assets 14,187,830 Total Liabilities 3,002,721 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 3,001,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 5,184,109 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 11,185,109 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 14,187,830 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,320,853 Total Direct Losses

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 37214 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American States Preferred Insurance Company In the state of Indiana Total Assets 22,822,518 Total Liabilities 1,110,119 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 13,232,251 Unassigned funds (surplus) 3,480,147 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 21,712,398 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 22,822,517 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 219,948 Total Direct Losses Incurred 71,748 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 19704 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the

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American States Insurance Company In the state of Indiana Total Assets 138,460,734 Total Liabilities 10,359,068 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 86,904,767 Unassigned funds (surplus) 36,196,891 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 128,101,658 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 138,460,726 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 665,304 Total Direct Losses Incurred 428,616 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 153,507,864 Unassigned funds (surplus) 478,146,360 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 635,854,224 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,275,620,989 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,319,472 Total Direct Losses Incurred 633,892 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 19283 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American Standard Insurance Company Of Wisconsin In the state of Wisconsin Total Assets 444,964,843 Total Liabilities 104,629,009 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 3,000,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 332,335,834 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 338,335,834 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 442,964,843 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 5,190,331 Total Direct Losses Incurred 2,496,244 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 41998 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American Southern Home Insurance Company In the state of Florida Total Assets 163,124,783 Total Liabilities 118,415,669 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 3,300,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 37,909,114 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 44,709,114 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 163,124,783 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 486,513.32 Total Direct Losses Incurred 244,242 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 42897 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American Service Insurance Company Inc In the state of Illinois Total Assets 144,531,793 Total Liabilities 93,413,983 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 59,314 Common Capital Stock 3,000,004 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 7,900,000 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 23,873,469 Unassigned funds (surplus) 16,285,023 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 51,117,810 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 144,531,793 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 39969 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American Safety Casualty Insyrance Company In the state of Oklahoma Total Assets 153,283,759 Total Liabilities 25,868,767 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 2,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 78,726,321 Unassigned funds (surplus) 46,688,671 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 127,414,992 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 153,283,759 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,095 Total Direct Losses Incurred -10,811 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 28401 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American National Property and Casualty Company In the state of Montana Total Assets 1,274,620,989 Total Liabilities 639,766,765 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,200,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 38652 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American Modern Select Insurance Company In the state of Ohio Total Assets 292,807,668 Total Liabilities 240,076,386 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 4,525,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 45,206,282 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 52,731,282 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 292,807,668 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 577,234.02 Total Direct Losses Incurred 149,570.91 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April,

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 23469 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American Modern Home Insurance Company In the state of Ohio Total Assets 1,277,226,355 Total Liabilities 841,154,907 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 103,771,315 Unassigned funds (surplus) 327,300,133 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 436,071,448 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,277,226,355 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,359,090.92 Total Direct Losses Incurred 739.584.84 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 24066 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American Fire and Casualty Company In the state of New Hampshire Total Assets 41,199,415 Total Liabilities 1,674,453 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,500,001 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 13,648,270 Unassigned funds (surplus) 22,376,690 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 39,524,961 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 41,199,414 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 418,754 Total Direct Losses Incurred 124,355 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 19275 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American Family Mutual Insurance Company In the state of Wisconsin Total Assets 15,343,877,759 Total Liabilities 8,840,787,675 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 1,250,000 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 6,501,840,084 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 6,503,090,084 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 15,343,877,759 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 75,270,838 Total Direct Losses Incurred 28,430,863 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 1,053,810 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 965,216 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 19690 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the American Economy Insurance Company In the state of Indiana Total Assets 72,944,695 Total Liabilities 6,330,151 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 50,145,851 Unassigned funds (surplus) 11,468,692 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards

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Policyholders 66,614,543 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 72,944,694 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 594,958 Total Direct Losses Incurred 292,970 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 19100 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the AMCO Insurance Company In the state of Iowa Total Assets 947,943,752 Total Liabilities 741,686,084 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 177,486,674 Unassigned funds (surplus) 25,770,994 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 206,857,668 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 947,943,752 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 9,977,337 Total Direct Losses Incurred 4,521,006 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM

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of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) Pr_______________________________ ___

Written 18,971,622 Total Direct Losses Paid 6,828,288 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Voya Insurance and Annuity Company In the state of Iowa Total Assets 63,981,167,641 Total Liabilities 61,906,394,688 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 164,949,034 Surplus Notes 435,000,000 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 1,189,786,313 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 282,537,606 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 2,074,772,953 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 63,981,167,641 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 4,483,407 Total Direct Losses Paid 15,223,625 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 17230 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company In the state of Illinois Total Assets 245,268,734 Total Liabilities 16,419,016 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,200,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 191,412,462 Unassigned funds (surplus) 33,237,256 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 228,849,718 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 245,268,734 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,353,867 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,299,904 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 19240 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Allstate Indemnity Company In the state of Illinois Total Assets 121,868,901 Total Liabilities 2,263,275 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,200,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 98,135,874 Unassigned funds (surplus) 17,269,752 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 119,605,626 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 121,868,901 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 157,542 Total Direct Losses Incurred 43,175 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 42579 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Allied Property and Casualty Insuance Company In the state of Iowa Total Assets 385,017,784 Total Liabilities 326,114,659 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 44,206,348 Unassigned funds (surplus) 11,696,777 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 58,903,125 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 385,017,784 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 9,557,354 Total Direct Losses Incurred 6,528,497 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 85189 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Western United Life Assurance Company In the state of Washington Total Assets 1,096,339,390 Total Liabilities 1,025,813,626 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 47,107,002 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 20,918,762 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 70,525,764 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,096,339,390 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 70319 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Washington National Insurance Company In the state of Indiana Total Assets 4,807,834,774 Total Liabilities 4,474,783,748 Common Capital Stock 25,036,850 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 1,333,375,943 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -1,025,361,767 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 333,051,026 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 4,807,834,774 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 519,454 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,077,313 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 20,877,984 Total Direct Losses Paid 7,901,348 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 80942

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 94358 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Usable Life In the state of Arkansas Total Assets 467,909,816 Total Liabilities 252,611,185 Common Capital Stock 4,925,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 37,624,496 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 172,749,134 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 215,298,630 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 467,909,815 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 70,782 Total Direct Losses Paid 80,626 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 2,928,436 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,544,319 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 62235 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Unum Life Insurance Company of America In the state of Maine Total Assets 20,552,323,486 Total Liabilities 18,985,031,386 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 27,734,358 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 1,097,211,213 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 437,346,529 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,567,292,100 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 20,552,323,486 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 10,184,501 Total Direct Losses Paid 8,745,095 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 11,144,843 Total Direct Losses Paid 5,597,600 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 67601 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Unum Insurance Company In the state of Maine Total Assets 56,997,837 Total Liabilities 13,306,795 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 1,631,434 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 48,800,000 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -9,240,392 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 43,691,042 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 56,997,837 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 1,212 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 ACCIDENT & HEALTH

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Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

of the Unitedhealthcare Insurance Company In the state of Connecticut Total Assets 15,791,222,045 Total Liabilities 10,201,482,818 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 128,095,764 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 524,559,410 Unassigned funds (surplus) 4,934,084,053 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 5,589,739,227 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 15,791,222,045 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 42,721 Total Direct Losses Paid 24,000 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 24,179,770 Total Direct Losses Paid 19,473,676 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 70173 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Universal Underwriters Life Insurance Company In the state of Kansas Total Assets 160,634,996 Total Liabilities 136,002,310 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 12,124,688 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 10,007,998 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 24,632,686 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 160,634,996 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 21,376 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 79413 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 69868 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the United of Omaha Life Insurance Company In the state of Nebraska Total Assets 19,622,503,033 Total Liabilities 18,180,784,898 Common Capital Stock 9,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 582,558,051 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 188,293 Unassigned funds (surplus) 849,971,791 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,441,718,135 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 19,622,503,033 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 10,939,156 Total Direct Losses Paid 9,008,810 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 1,950,740 Total Direct Losses Paid 644,581 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 69973 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the United Life Insuance Company In the state of Iowa Total Assets 1,535,949,770 Total Liabilities 1,397,095,208 Common Capital Stock 5,265,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 63,783,300 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 69,806,262 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 138,854,562 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,535,949,770 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 4,896,960 Total Direct Losses Paid 15,190,819 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 17,850 Total Direct Losses Paid 7,650 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 69930 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the United Insurance Company of America In the state of Illinois Total Assets 3,675,771,181 Total Liabilities 3,270,339,149 Common Capital Stock 10,152,088 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 134,498,069 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 260,781,875 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 405,432,032 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 3,675,771,181 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 1,961 Total Direct Losses Paid 5,674 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 172 Total Direct Losses

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0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

Total Liabilities 4,283,404,875 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 408,078,721 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 6,804,454 Unassigned funds (surplus) 8,482,755 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 428,365,930 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 4,711,770,805 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 1,501,478 Total Direct Losses Paid 4,095,981 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 2,122,556 Total Direct Losses Paid 2,081,452 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

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PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 92916 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the United American Insurance Company In the state of Nebraska Total Assets 1,559,650,158 Total Liabilities 1,366,991,612 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 137,500,000 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 4,751,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 47,407,546 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 192,658,546 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,559,650,158 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 13,785 Total Direct Losses Paid 38,774 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 1,047,384 Total Direct Losses Paid 895,328 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 70408 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Union Security Insurance Company In the state of Kansas Total Assets 4,711,770,896

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 91529 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Unimerica Insurance Company In the state of Wisconsin Total Assets 435,884,737 Total Liabilities 268,179,385 Common Capital Stock 2,600,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 82,849,470 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 1,067,922 Unassigned funds (surplus) 81,187,960 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 167,705,352 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 435,884,737 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 17,886 Total Direct Losses Paid 15,119 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 80314 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Unicare Life & Health Insurance Company In the state of Indiana Total Assets 373,838,168 Total Liabilities 265,487,218 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 57,054,487 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 1,004,854 Unassigned funds (surplus) 47,291,609 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 108,350,950 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 373,838,168 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 148 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written -174,139 Total Direct Losses Paid 160,130 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 60227 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Trinity Life Insurance Company In the state of Oklahoma Total Assets 158,070,512 Total Liabilities 147,299,320 Common Capital Stock 1,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 250,000 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 10,674,564 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -1,653,357 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 10,771,207 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 158,070,527 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses

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PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 66281 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company In the state of Iowa Total Assets 41,649,416,215 Total Liabilities 40,141,438,163 Common Capital Stock 10,137,150 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 160,000,000 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 710,379,571 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 2,157,805 Unassigned funds (surplus) 625,303,526 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,507,978,052 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 41,649,416,215 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 1,830,478 Total Direct Losses Paid 3,653,991 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 1,427,015 Total Direct Losses Paid 578,988 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) __________________________________

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14184 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Acuity, A Mutial Insurance Company In the state of Wisconsin Total Assets 3,349,527,852 Total Liabilities 1,919,626,858 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 20,269,000 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,409,631,994 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,429,900,994 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 3,349,527,852 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 25,134,749 Total Direct Losses Incurred 10,159,128 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016) _________________________________

Total Direct Losses Incurred 8,068,192 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And

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PUBLISHED IN THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORD MAY 6th, 13th, 20th, 2016 19232 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Allstate Insurance Company In the state of Illinois Total Assets 43,271,169,901 Total Liabilities 27,952,897,659 Aggregate write-ins for Special surplus funds 50,160,962 Common Capital Stock 3,903,300 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross pain in and Contributed surplus 3,369,449,309 Unassigned funds (surplus) 11,894,758,671 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 15,318,272,242 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 43,271,169,901 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 Total Direct Premiums Earned 16,300,767

LegaLs Published In The Adams County Record April 29, May 6, 13 2016 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ADAMS COUNTY, SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of William T. Clement, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three montsh after the date of the first publication or mailing of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Irene Merck, personal representative fot eh estate at P.O. Box 1266, Mandan, North Dakota 58554-7266 or filed with the court. Dated this 18th day of April, 2016 /s/ Irene Merck Irene Merck Personal Representative First Publication on the 29th day of April, 2016. __________________________ Published In The Adams County Record May 6, 13, 20, 2016 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUSTIN JOHNSON, Plaintiff, Case No. 01-2016-DM-00010 v. MONICA H. JOHNSON, SUMMONS

COUNTY-WIDE SPRING CLEAN-UP RESIDENTS OF ADAMS COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF HETTINGER, HAYNES, BUCYRUS, & REEDER Adams County and the City of Hettinger are offering free disposal of most materials at the Adams County Inert Landfill on Saturday May 21st, 2016. Landfill hours on that day will be 8:00 am-3:00 pm. The normal fees will apply for tires and appliances with freon. All materials must be separated in the following categories and placed in the proper areas when brought to the landfill. The categories are: Inert Pit Items, Tree Branches, Metals & Tires. (Example of Inert Pit Items: Asphalt Shingles, Concrete Chunks, Couches, Mattresses, construction materials etc.). Contractors will be charged the normal fees for their disposal. Any material brought to the Inert Landfill on any day other than May 21st, 2016 will be charged the normal landfill fees. All residents of Adams County and Hettinger City are encouraged to do their spring cleaning and utilize this service. Regular Landfill Hours are Wednesday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm & Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:

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You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action, which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an answer or other proper response within twenty one (21) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Under Rule 8.4 of the North Dakota Rules of Court, upon service of this summons, you and your spouse are bound by the restraints as follows: (1) Neither spouse may dispose of, sell, encumber, or otherwise dissipate any of the parties’ assets, except: (A) For necessities of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets; or (B) For retaining counsel to carry on or to contest the proceeding. If a spouse disposes of, sells, encumbers, or otherwise dissipates assets during the interim period, that spouse shall provide to the other spouse an accounting within 30 days. (2) Neither spouse may harass the other spouse. (3) All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation. IF EITHER SPOUSE VIOLATES ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, THAT SPOUSE MAY BE IN CONTEMPT OF COURT. Dated this 3rd day of May, 2016. /s/Erin Melling Erin L. Melling #07860 Crane Roseland Pikovsky & Melling, PC Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 390 Hettinger, North Dakota 58639 (701) 567-2418 crhlaw@ndsupernet.com __________________________ Published In The Adams County Record May 13, 2016 NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the following persons, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, may be entitled to property (not real estate) which has been presumed abandoned under the Unclaimed Property Act (NDCC Chapter 47-30.1). The Act requires all businesses to file annual reports of unclaimed property. These

Abelseth George 203 N Main St * Ag Alliance 212 2nd Ave S * Archibald C W 17077 104 St * Archibald Mark 17077 104th St * Ate Enterprises 406 Hwy 12 W Badlands Human Service Ctr * Buckmier Robbie Joe 608 3rd St NW * Bugner Ronald 1305 5th Ave Reeder Carter Marian L Box 405 * Chapman Brian Box 1051 * Christman Cory 17498 103rd St * Christman Todd 411 5th St NE * Daley Holly Michele 109 9th St S* Dangerud Kerry Box 285 * Davison North D 408 N 3rd St * Dix Nolan Box 1305 * Drath Beatrice 1101 2nd Ave S * Engraf Gene 1804 9th St NW Reeder Engraf Marilyn1804 9th St NW Reeder Follmer Estate Lydia Box 906 * Hjort Hazel 11845 78th SW St Reeder Howard Wade 104 7th St N * Howe Michael T 509 2nd Ave SW * Iacono Bonnie 403 Main St N * Keeley Brenda 305 Hwy 22 S Reeder Korsmo Willard D 11148 Sd Hwy 79 Reeder Lyon Dorothy 1104 Hwy 12 * Meidinger Nathan L 604 3rd St N* Nottveit Oscar Hcr 5 Box 540 * Pepsi-cola PO Box 709 * Peterson Preston T 301 10th St SE * Rodgers Randi J 112 N Main St #12 * Rods Jack-Jil 6577 Airport Rd * Rowan Thomas * Schick Bradley 304 7th St S Bx1145 * Schneider Kevin Box 1148 * Tews Curtis 11845 78th St SW Reeder For information concerning this property, or for ADA auxiliary aids, contact the Unclaimed Property Administrator via e-mail on the Internet at www.land. nd.gov, or at 1707 N 9th St, Box 5523, Bismarck ND 58506-5523. (701-328-2800). (3/3/2016) Lance D. Gaebe Land Commissioner __________________________ Published In The Adams County Record May 6, 13 2016 PRIMARY “MAIL BALLOT” APPLICATION I, Patricia Carroll, Auditor/Treasurer for Adams County, North

LegaLs Dakota do hereby certify that the following application for a mail ballot is a true and correct copy of the original application to be used for the Primary Election in Adams County, North Dakota on June 14, 2016. Additional mail ballot applications may be obtained at the Adams County Auditor/Treasurer’s office in the Adams County Courthouse, 602 Adams Ave, Hettinger, North Dakota. Witness my hand and official seal this 27th day of April 2016. Patricia Carroll Adams County Auditor/Treasurer __________________________ Published In The Adams County Record May 13, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ADAMS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA April 7, 2016

The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session with the following present: Chuck Christman, Kathy Vliem, and Gene Seamands. Chairman Christman called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the minutes of the March 3rd, 2016 meeting. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the minutes of the March 22nd, 2016 joint county/ city meeting. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Seamands moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Welfare Vouchers #78054 to #78064 were approved in the amount of $23,273.55 and the Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Human Services Fund in payment. May 5th, 2016 at 8:00 am was set as the next regular meeting date. Fees collected by county officers were paid to the Treasurer as follows: Adams County Recorder

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$2,174.55; Adams County Sheriff $373.92; and Auditor/Treasurer for Road and Bridge $85,031.92. The March financial statement was reviewed by the Board. The reports from the Adams County Development Corporation and the Adams County Fair Association were reviewed by the Board. Sheriff Collins’s presented his March law enforcement report for the Commission’s review. Mr. Collins informed the Board that he would like to purchase one additional shotgun for his department. Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the purchase. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. The Anderson repeater in Harding County should be operational later this month. Contributing to the cost of a paging repeater at that same location was discussed. No decision was made. Emergency Manager Michele Gaylord met with the Commission to discuss the installation of the sirens. When the installation is complete there will be six working outdoor warning sirens in Adams County. They are located in the cities of Bucyrus, Haynes, Hettinger, and Reeder. The Board discussed the option of installing a timer on the siren in Hettinger as the Hettinger City Council would like to continue with the 12:00 noon and 10:00 pm notifications. Commissioner Vliem moved not to install a timer on the Hettinger City siren as the warning sirens should be used exclusively for testing and emergency situations. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Vliem voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Seamands introduced the revised Adams County fire emergency and automatic fire restriction resolution and moved its adoption. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried and resolution ad-

ADAMS COUNTY FIRE EMERGENCY and AUTOMATIC FIRE RESTRICTIONS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Adams County, North Dakota has endured dry conditions; and WHEREAS, Adams County, North Dakota has been threatened with rural fires as of this date and Adams County has been in consultation with local fire departments; and WHEREAS, all available resources remain committed to protecting life and property; and WHEREAS, the impact of fires could threaten the health, wellbeing, and safety of the citizens of Adams County; and WHEREAS, the cost of response, inordinate equipment wear and fire damages may be far in excess of available County resources; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Adams County Commissioners declare a Fire Emergency and Burn Ban (to include a ban on ignition of fireworks, garbage burning, campfires, and burning of farm or crop land) remain in effect when the North Dakota Fire Danger Index is in the High, Very High, or Extreme Index and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued for Adams County, North Dakota until further notice. There is to be absolutely no burning when those conditions exist. When the North Dakota Fire Danger Index is in the Low or Moderate Category, persons are to follow the procedures in the North Dakota Rural Fire Danger Guide and notify the local fire response authority that has jurisdiction over the designated area in Adams County, North Dakota. Any individual who willfully violates this burn ban is guilty of a class B misdemeanor (NDCC 37-17.1-10 maximum sentence of 30 days in jail and a $1500 fine) and restitution of fire suppression costs may be sought from the court. (End Fire Emergency Resolution)

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Highway Superintendent Theo Schalesky met with the Commission to discuss road issues. Mr. Schalesky was authorized to obtain cost estimates to replace the water trailers.

attendant has also been picking up trash, which has accumulated around the landfill area. Kortney Kindsfater was present for the landfill discussion and asked that the Commission consider installing a fence around the landfill to stop the trash from blowing onto his land.

Commissioner Seamands moved to authorize the Auditor/ Treasurer to vote the proxy for the NDIRF annual meeting and election of officers. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Christman voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Vliem voted aye. Motion carried.

Commissioner Vliem moved to offer free disposal of most materials at the Adams County Landfill on Saturday May 21st, 2016 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm for all Adams County residents. Normal fees will apply for contractors and those disposing of tires and appliances with Freon. Seconded by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried.

State’s Attorney Aaron Roseland met with the Commission to discuss the Darling Springs Township gravel issue and the maintenance issue on the road on the south side of Mirror Lake (commonly known as Lakeview Drive).

$529.80; #78066 Leilani Melling $622.84; #78067 Julie Kramlich $442.27; #78068 NDSU Ag Budget Office $11,754.54; #78069 Office Depot $30.88; #78070 Kennedy’s Fresh Foods $602.93; #78701 Bonnie Lueck $44.07; #78072 Ronda Schauer $47.70; #78073 Larry Lueck $13.00; #78074 American Income Life Insurance Co $13.80; #78075 LeiLani Melling $70.79; #78076 Andrew Roehl $25.00; #78077 David Nash $33.88; #78078 Eido Printing & Shopping Center $56.00; #78079 Drolc Electric $481.27; #78080 Baker & Taylor $754.59; #78081 Center Point Publishing $86.28; #78082 Pat Anderson $86.07; #78083 Adams County Treasurer $359.61; #78084 ND Association of Counties $451.50; #78085 Comfort Inn $80.00; #78086 Consolidated Telcom, Inc. $112.00; #78087 Slope Electric Cooperative $21.16; #78088 Adams County Treasurer $4301.32; #78089 ND State Treasurer $457.34; #78090 ND State Radio Communication $3656.28; #78091 Runnings Supply, Inc. $473.34; #78092 Southwest Grain $512.00; #78093 Consolidated Telcom, Inc. $1153.48; #78094 Drolc Electric $16,394.21; #78095 DUV Sanitation $1085.00; #78096 Information Technology Department $572.20; #78097 MDU $3615.19; #78098 SBM, Inc. $690.46; #78099 Hettinger City $198.08; #78100 - #78105 City Payments $7785.05; #78106 - #78111 Fire District Payments $2188.88; #78112-78116 School District Payments $55,341.76; #78117 – 78133 & #78142 Township Payments $3292.57; #78134 - #78141 & #78143 Trust & Agency Fund Payments $5804.17; #78144 Kinetic Leasing $68,856.54; #78152 Marjorie Frandsen $1349.50; #78153 Robert Frandsen $1764.75; #78159 VISA $21.90; #78160 Verizon Wireless $398.73; #78166 Slope Electric Cooperative $39.90; #78167 Discovery Benefits $62.50; April Payroll $110,119.62.

Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the bid from Zahn Construction in the amount of $8650.00 to repair the bridge on the Haynes Road. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Seamands moved to approve the request from Hettinger County to purchase 3500 cubic yards of gravel from Adams County’s gravel pile at the Kilzer pit. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Engineer Billy Doerr met with the Commission to discuss the three mile bridge road graveling project, the cemetery road project, and the Mirror Lake road project. The bids for the Mirror Lake road rehabilitation project will be opened on May 3rd, 2016 at 10:00 am in the 3rd floor Conference Room of the Courthouse. The Cemetery Road rehab project will be bid with the NDDOT projects on May 13th.

Todd & Ronda Fink met with the Commission to request approval of two permits to occupy highway right of way. Fink Dirtmoving has been hired by Sage Olson to build a driveway approach in the SW1/4 of Section 27 Township 130 Range 96 (Holt Township). Fink Dirtmoving has also been hired by Neil Brown to build a driveway approach in Section 27 of Township 130 Range 97 (Bucyrus Township). Commissioner Seamands moved to approve the permits to occupy highway right of way. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Highway Superintendent Theo Schalesky reported that the landfill attendant has installed snow fence on the east side of the landfill to catch any loose debris and garbage, which might be blowing around. The landfill

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The Commission discussed several maintenance issues at the FSA/NRCS office building. They will tour the building following their meeting. Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the purchase of the Software Innovations abatement script program at a cost of $550.00 along with any additional script programs required by the ND State Tax Department. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Seamands moved to approve the purchase of a printer for the State’s Attorney’s office at a cost of $504.00. Second by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Seamands volunteered to assist with the air conditioner project in the State’s Attorney office. Implementing summer courthouse hours was discussed by the Board. Commissioner Seamands moved to set the hours as follows: 8:00 am – 12:00 noon; 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday; 8:00 am – 12:00 noon Friday from May 23rd thru September 2nd, 2016. Seconded by Commissioner Vliem and by vote; Christman voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Vliem voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Vliem moved to appoint Melana Howe to the SW Reap Board for a term of two years, effective immediately and ending June 30th, 2018. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Christman voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Vliem voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Vliem moved to appoint Bill Christman and Vern Erickson to the Weed Board for a term of four years ending on May 31st, 2020. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Christman voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Vliem voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the NDDOT construction and maintenance agreement for project #CNOC-SRF-0001(051) commonly known as the “Mirror Lake Road Rehabilitation Project”. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Christman voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Vliem voted aye. Motion carried.

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Commissioner Vliem moved to approve the NDDOT construction and maintenance agreement for project #SC-CNOA-CNOBCNOC-0119(057) commonly known as the “Cemetery Road Rehabilitation Project”. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Christman voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Vliem voted aye. Motion carried.

Commissioner Vliem moved to hire the Adams County Abstract Company to conduct a title search of the road on the south side of Mirror Lake (Lakeview Drive). Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Christman voted aye, Seamands voted aye, and Vliem voted aye. Motion carried. Social Service Director Cheryl Dix updated the Commission on employee issues in the Social Service department. Ms. Dix informed the Commission that the Adams County Social Service Board and the Nighthawk Drug and Alcohol Coalition are sponsoring a “community block party” in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention month on April 24th from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm in the parking lot of the Adams County Courthouse. Commissioner Vliem moved the following bills be paid. Second by Commissioner Seamands and by vote; Seamands voted aye, Vliem voted aye, and Christman voted aye. Motion carried. #78004 Pitney Bowes $430.50; #78005 Pharmchem, Inc. $325.00; #78006 Mercer County Sheriff’s Department $6,220.00; #78007 Melbye Law Office $274.50; #78008 Reserve Account $2000.00; #78009 NDACo Resources Group, Inc. $37.00; #78010 Ultramax $194.50; #78011 SBM, Inc. $7.79; #78012 Thomson Reuthers-West $234.50; #78013 Aaron Roseland $140.40; #78014 Central Dakota Frontier Cooperative $178.93; #78015 Office of Attorney General $475.00; #78016 Jackie Muggerud $49.24; #78017 Crane, Roseland, Pikovsky & Melling $287.50; #78018 Drolc Electric $82.16; #78019 Walmart Community $17.09; #78020 Cenex Fleet Fueling $1044.75; #78021 Carmel’s Cleaners $332.95; #78022 West River Insurance Agency $162.00; #78023 Aqua Pure, Inc. $48.00; #78024 Kennedy’s Fresh Foods $216.05; #78025 Best Western Ramkota Hotel-Bismarck $160.20; #78026 Seachange Print Innovations $1025.68; #78027 Kenny’s Rental $150.00; #78028 Muth Plumbing & Heating $574.00; #78029 Hillyard $284.60; #78030 Country Media, Inc. $371.80; #78031 Country Media, Inc. $63.45; #78032 Adams County Fair Board $11,916.36; #78033 Patricia Carroll $70.20; #78034 Country Media, Inc. $359.45; #78035 Dacotah Paper Co. $369.71; #78036 Kimberly Frank $146.93; #78037 Michele Gaylord $234.90; #78038 C&H Cleaning Service $772.50; #78039 Hettinger Research Extension Center $25.00; #78040 PraxAir Distribution Inc. $43.67; #78041 Lycox Enterprises, Inc. $20,330.00; #78042 Nelson International $16,768.23; #78043 RZ Motors $858.46; #78044 Southwest Water Authority $55.75; #78045 Stippich, Inc. $22.84; #78046 Fitterer Oil Co. $12,702.49; #78047 Verizon Wireless $100.19; #78048 Napa Auto Parts $163.90; #78049 Brosz Engineering, Inc. $12,795.00; #78050 Brosz Engineering, Inc. $21,335.00; #78051 RDO Equipment Co. $2092.23; $78052 Butler Machinery Co. $2654.74; #78053 Hedahls of Hettinger, Inc. $2233.43; #78065 Arnold Scott

Commissioner Seamands moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vliem. Chairman Christman declared the meeting adjourned at 2:55 pm.

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ADAMS COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED NOTICE Attention: Landowners & Operators The months of June and July are the time to check for noxious weeds. Pursuant to NDCC 4.1-47-02, it is the duty of the person in charge of or in possession of land to eradicate or control the spread of noxious weeds on the land whether the person is the landowner, lessee, renter or tenant. The Adams County Weed Board will have a cost share program in 2016 to relieve some of the burden by sharing the cost of chemicals with those who participate in the cost share program. The Adams County Weed Board will reimburse up to 80% of the cost of chemical not to exceed $2,500.00 for the control of Leafy Spurge and Canada Thistle. Applications for the cost share program may be picked up at the Auditor’s office, Alliance Ag in Hettinger, Southwest Grain in Reeder and Lemmon, or from Weed Control Officer Tim Milliren. The application along with a copy of the receipt for chemicals and a FSA map showing the location of the weeds must be submitted to the Auditor or Weed Control Officer by October 14th, 2016. If you have, or are aware of noxious weeds in your Township or Adams County please notify the appropriate board member or Adams County Weed Officer Tim Milliren. Allan Earsley: Whetstone Township; Darling Springs Township; Wolf Butte Township Lemmon Township Kathy Vliem: Kansas City Township; Dakota Township; Spring Butte Township; South Fork Township Howard Nelson: Reeder Township; Bucyrus Township; Holt Township; Duck Creek Township Chuck Christman: Chandler Township; Jordan Township; Cedar Butte Township; Beisigl Township Norris Erickson: Lightning Creek Township; Holden Township; Hettinger Township; Scott Township Vern Erickson: Cedar Township; Maine Township; Taylor Butte Township; Argonne Township Bill Christman: Clermont Township; Gilstrap Township; North Lemmon Township; Orange Township The ND Weed Control Guide is a good source of information as to which chemical and the rates to use when spraying. For more information please feel free to contact Adams County Extension Agent Julie Kramlich at (701) 567-2735 or Adams County Weed Control Officer Tim Milliren at (701) 853-2942.

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SPORTS Eye on southwest ND sports North Dakota Sports By SHELDON CHRISTENSON

Congratulations to Hayden Sadowsky who was named to the Class B boys basketball team for the

Lions All-Star basketball games. The Class B team will take on the Class A team on July 11 at Fargo and July 12 at Bismarck. The Night Hawk baseball team lost a tough one to Washburn-Wilton-CenterStanton (WWCS) on May 5 at Washburn. Holding a 2-0 lead going into the bottom of the seventh, as they say, the wheels fell off. WWCS struck for nine runs with a combination of key hits, a couple of walks and some errors by the

Night Hawks. That game counted in the Region standings. In the 5-inning non-region second game the Night Hawks came out on top 8-1 behind the 2-hit pitching of Brett Christopherson. Jaxon Mellmer and Mack Buckmier each had three hits for the Night Hawks. The Night Hawk home baseball game versus Hazen scheduled for May 9 was cancelled due to weather. It will be rescheduled to May 16 and

WWCS will be here on May 17. That will conclude the regular season and the regional will start on May 23 at Shiloh. Congrats to the Emily Ehlis, New England High School and Mikayla Bartholomay , Bowman County High Sschool. They were honored as their school’s 2016-2017 Distinguished Student and submitted to the NDHSAA for consideration as the State Distinguished Student. The Buer boys, Cody and

Minnesota Vikings Draft Analysis Weekly Viking Roundup By JORDAN WRIGHT For The Record

This week, I’ll be breaking down the draft prospects that were taken in the sixth and seventh round of the 2016 NFL draft. If you didn’t catch last week’s article, I broke down the Vikings’ first four picks Laquon Treadwell, Mackenzie Alexander, Willie Beavers and Kentrell Brothers. With the fifth pick of the sixth round (180th overall), the Minnesota Vikings selected Moritz Boehringer, wide receiver from Germany. Moritz, or Mo as his friends call him, did not play or watch football before the age of 17, which is when he stumbled upon a YouTube highlight of Adrian Peterson. After watching the highlight, Mo decided to look into this strange new sport he had just discovered. When Mo decided he wanted to play football, he went to try out for his local team. Unfortunately for him, there were only seven or eight players who showed up to try out, so the team was dismantled and Mo was forced to find other ways to play the game he had started to love. Ironically enough, it was YouTube that led scouts to discover Mo, who had earned German Football League 2015 Rookie of the Year honors for the Schwabisch Hall Unicorns. Mo stands 6-foot-4-inches tall, weighs 230 pounds and ran a 4.43 40-yard dash. While he is still very raw in terms of simply understanding all the nuances of the game, Mo is very athletic and is determined to make it in the NFL. It will be interesting to see how well he can do against and NFL caliber defense, because the level of competition he faced in Germany was not even close

to what he’ll see as a pro. I would imagine the Vikings will try to get Mo onto the practice squad so he can get acclimated to a new country, new teammates and new level of competition. There is no doubt, however, that Mo has the athletic potential to be a great wide receiver in the NFL. “A great story becomes a remarkable one as the longshot draft pick from Germany lands on his favorite team. He’s as raw as it gets, but Norv Turner likes big, fast receivers that can stretch the back end of the defense. That could be Boehringer’s niche once he graduates from special teams.” --Mark Dulgerian, NFL Network With their second pick in the sixth round (188th overall), the Vikings selected David Morgan, a tight end from the University of Texas-San Antonio. Morgan, who is 6-foot-4 and 262 pounds, is the first player ever drafted from UTSA (which was the 2nd first for the Vikings, as Mo was the first player ever drafted who didn’t attend school in North America). While not a fast tight end, Morgan is known best for his blocking. A former basketball player, Morgan has the ability to catch the ball and battle for positioning. However, with Rudolph and Pruitt on the roster (two faster, athletic, pass catching tight ends) look for Morgan to be used primarily as an extra blocker, and possibly some full back duties. “Morgan is a rare inline TE who can block and catch. He was a very productive receiver despite being the focal point for defenses. Minnesota can utilize him in “Heavy” packages and work him into the rotation on pass downs.” --Mark Dulgerian, NFL Network In the seventh round (227th overall), the Vikings selected Stephen Weatherly, a linebacker from Vanderbilt. Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 267 pounds, Weatherly projects as a defensive end for the Vikings. If nothing else, he will be a great teammate to have around for the rookie

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talent show, since he has the ability to play nine different instruments. Weatherly has a build similar to that of current Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen. Everson was listed as 6-foot-3, 273 pounds at the combine, and ran a 4.66 40-yard dash. While slightly taller and leaner, Weatherly ran his 40-yard dash in 4.61 seconds. Weatherly will be another candidate for the practice squad, as he will have a hard time cracking the current rotation of Griffen, Brian Robison and Danielle Hunter. However, with a year or two of tutelage under coach Zimmer, he has the potential to be a great defensive end down the road. “Weatherly has the size and overall length to intrigue NFL teams as a developmental prospect, but he will need additional work to become a more competitive pass rusher off the edge,” Lance Zierlein, NFL Network With their final pick of the 2016 NFL draft (244th overall), the Vikings selected Jayron Kearse, safety from Clemson. Kearse, the nephew of former NFL great Jevon Kearse and cousin to NFL cornerback Phillip Buchanon, stands 6-foot-4 (I’m starting to notice a trend here with height!)

and weighs 216 pounds. Kearse is the big, tall safety that teams in the NFL covet these days, and I’m sure Mike Zimmer was salivating at the thought of teaming him up with Harrison Smith on the back end. The biggest knock, and the reason Kearse fell down draft boards, is his consistency. If he can find a way to put his natural attributes to work and to bring the drive and determination that is required to succeed in the NFL, I think he might be a very good player. Luckily, I don’t think Mike Zimmer will have any issues getting 100 percent effort out of Kearse. “He’s a big guy, but he just doesn’t make many plays. You see him out there just drifting around sometimes and you just wish he had the same attitude and fire that the rest of that defense has because he could be so much better. Do you draft him on traits and hope your coaches reach him?” -- NFC southeastern scout to NFL Network That’s it for the draft recap. If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me on Facebook (facebook.com/skoljwright) Twitter (@skoljwright) or by e-mail (skoljwright@ gmail.com). Skol!

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Brett Christopherson hits against Washburn. In a big Region 8 match up, the Hettinger-ScrantonNew England Night Hawks jumped on the bus for their longest trip of the year to face Washburn. Coach Dix handed the ball to his Ace, senior Brandon Pierce , and he had one of his strongest performances of the year. Brandon went five innings while only giving up one hit and while walking a batter. While seven strikeouts made for a strong performance, the Night Hawk bats finally got Pierce two runs in the top of the sixth as Hudson Pierce started the inning of with a double. Jaxon Mellmer and Brett Christopherson both picked up RBIs in the inning to take a 2-0 lead to the bottom of the sixth. Brandon Pierce came out in the sixth inning, the Hawks defense started things off with a throwing error and then the second batter laced a double to put runners at second and third base. Jarad Mattis came in relief to try and control the damage, but another four team errors and three Washburn hits in the inning added up nine to runs for the opposition in the sixth inning alone. The Night Hawks couldn’t add any more runs and finished up with a disappointing region loss to the Cardinals. The Hawks were led by Hudson Pierce who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored. Jacob Dix, Jarad Mattis and Brett Christopherson all added two hits each. Even though the Night Hawks out hit the Cardinals 11-7, The Hawks left 11 run-

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ners on base. Coach Dix said, “it was a very disappointing, losing the way we did. Leaving 11 runners on base while Brandon pitched his butt off was very frustrating. We have to score when we get runners on. The runs will come and I am confident the pitching will be there for the regionals.” After a disappointing game one loss, the Night Hawks kept their heads up and brought the bats and the pitching in game two. Brett Christopherson started the second game. He has appeared in three other games, and Coach Tibor and Dix were curious what he could do if he needed to start a game. The results were pretty nice as Christopherson struck out seven and gave up just one run on two hits over five innings. Even with the seven Strikeouts, Coach Dix mentioned how the defense

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stepped up and made all the plays in the other eight outs in the ball game. They preach to their pitchers that in order to keep their pitch count down, they need to attack the hitters and need to have confidence in their defense behind them. Coach Dix also noted that their are still some position battles going on, as they get closer to the regional tournament. By Tourney time they will have our nine strongest fielders and hitters on the field. They are still hoping for a few other kids to step up and give the team some more possibilities when different pitchers are on the mound. As game two wrapped up, the Night Hawks ended on top with an 8-1 victory. Christopherson picked up his first win of the year for the Hawks. Jacob Dix picked up a big 2-run triple for the Hawks in the fourth inning. Other contributors were Jaxon Mellmer going 2-for-2 and two runs scored. Mack Buckmier got out of a slump with a 3-for-3 night with two doubles and two runs scored. Kyle Burwick, Brett Christopherson, Jarad Mattis and Hudson Pierce each picked up hits in the game. Next up for the Night Hawks will be Home Games on Monday, May 16 vs Hazen at 2:30 p.m. and Tuesday, May 17 vs Washburn at 3:30 p.m. Come out to Mirror Lake Stadium and watch a young Night Hawks team move their way up the Region 8 standings. The Region 8 Tournament will be in Bismarck this year May 23-26 at Shiloh Christian.

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Elizabeth Thompson participated in volleyball, track and basketball all four years while in high school. She was All-Region in volleyball her senior year. In track she was part of the 4x400 relay team that finished eighth at state in her freshman year. As a junior she was part of the 4x800 relay team that finished fourth at state and a 4x400 team that finished seventh. She was the 2015 Vocal Solo State Champion as well as being on the honor roll all four years in high school. She also tied for first in the top of her class. Her preparation for being the best athlete she could be was by working hard in practice. She stated that “being in three sports, it was hard to really focus on just one during the little time that was the off season. However, during the off season I just tried to do something active every day.” For inspiration she looked up to several major athletes. As an underclassman she mostly looked up to Cassie Holt and Kaitlin Reitz. She commented that “they were such hard workers and amazing athletes, but never flaunted it. By wanting so badly to be on their level, I think I pushed myself a lot

harder than if I hadn’t been in the same program as them. Not to mention they were always extremely supportive of me and their other younger teammates.” As far as good advice she received, she said “you are not entitled to anything, but there is nothing you can’t earn.” A couple of the funniest moments she enjoyed were playing the “Skittles Game” in volleyball and playing one-handed basketball with Brianna Robinson during warm-ups. She commented that the biggest disappointment was losing in the second round of the regionals. She stated “I think I was so disappoint-

ed because we just happened to have a bad game that night and it stunk to end on a game that definitely did not show what our team was actually capable of.” She plans to attend Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont., for either pre-medicine or civil engineering. Elizabeth finalized by adding; “I was just proud to be a Night Hawk.” I would like to add that Elizabeth always gave her best on and off the playing field and was a joy to watch in her sports. She said that she was proud to be a Night Hawk but she also made the Night Hawks proud. She will be missed.

TRACK & FIELD

Night Hawk tracksters have been busy By SHELDON CHRISTENSON

For The Record The Dickinson Trinity boys and the Hazen girls track and field teams each took first at the Badlands Conference meet held on May 3. For the Titans boys they collected 121 team points while the Hazen girls had 170 for their meet. Boys Team Results: Dickinson Trinity 121, Watford City 86, Bowman County 84, Southern McLean 81, Beulah 66, Mott/Regent 66, Killdeer 35, Grant Co.-Flasher 35, Heart River 35, Hettinger-Scranton 28, Center Stanton 27, Beach 22, Hazen 18, Standing Rock 14, New Salem-Almont 14, Richardton Taylor 6. Scoring points for the Night Hawk boys: 200 Meter, Brandon Pierce (third) and Isaiah Kludt (fourth); 4 x 200 Relay, I. Kludt, Jaxon Mellmer, B. Pierce and Sam Kludt finished in first place in a state qualifying time of 1:34.98; 4 x 100 Relay, same group finished fourth; High Jump, S. Kludt (seventh). Girls Team Results: Hazen 170, Watford City 91, Dickinson Trinity 77, Bowman Co. 70, Killdeer 63, HettingerScranton 49, Mott-Regent 41, Southern McLean 41, Beulah 38, Grant County 28, Beach 27, New Salem-Almont 24, Center-Stanton 5, Richardton-Taylor 5, Heart River 5. Scoring points for the Night Hawk girls: 400 Meter, Taylor Hestekin (second); 4 x 800 Relay, Tayler Burwick, Molly Holt, Elizabeth Thompson, T. Hestekin finished in first place in a state qualifying time of 10:13.83; 4 x 400 Relay, same group as 4 x 800 finished second; 4 x 200 Relay, same group as 4 x 800 finished third; 4 x 100 Relay, Elizabeth Bartholomy, Tayler Burwick, Shawdai

Curtis, Elizabeth Thompson finished sixth; Javelin, M. Holt fourth: Long Jump, E. Bartholomy (eighth); Triple Jump, E. Bartholomy (second). The Night Hawks were also in the Dickinson Town Crier Meet on May 7. According to head coach Kelly Pierce, this was a small meet with many athletes at state music. He also added that “this was the first meet for Carlos Martinez. He was involved early in the year, but had to take some time off. He has been training the past few weeks, but has a ways to go to get back to top shape. Bowman had many athletes at state music.” The boys team has the ability to compete well at the regional meet, and hopefully we can find a way to finish in the top six as a team.” “The girls team is competing at a very high level and a top 3 finish in the region is our goal. Trinity with their depth is the favorite, but then it looks to be us, Bowman County, and Killdeer fighting for the team trophies. Killdeer will get around 25 points in the pole vault which puts many of us teams with no pole vault facilities behind to start the meet. We are putting a plan together to try and maximize team points, hopefully it will be enough.” Boys team scores: Watford City 193.5, HettingerScranton 108, Mott-Regent 107.75, Killdeer 101.75, Heart River 65, Bowman County 57, Beach 56, Beulah 10, New England 5. Scoring for the Night Hawk boys: 200 Meter, Brandon Pierce first 24.27; 400 Meter, Isaiah Kludt second 54.01, Matt Lucas seventh 57.43; 800 Meter, Carlos Martinez first 2:21.2, Jesus Saldana 3rd 2:30.76; 1,600 Meter, Damon Cornelius seventh 5:23.49, Carlos Martinez eighth 5:23.52; 300 Hurdles, Jaxon Mellmer

third 45.27; 400 Relay, Isaiah Kludt, Sam Kludt, Jaxon Mellmer, Brandon Pierce first 46.69, Ty Lachowitzer, Ethan Dupper, Logan Lachowitzer, Brady Dillon fourth 50.75; 800 Relay, Isaiah Kludt, Sam Kludt, Jaxon Mellmer, Brandon Pierce first 1:36.10; 1,600 Relay, Carlos Martinez, Matt Lucas, Jesus Saldana, Damon Cornelius second 4:02.83; 3,200 Relay, Damon Cornelius, Jesus Saldana, Matt Lucas, Carlos Martinez second 9:18.87; Long Jump, Isaiah Kludt third 19-6.25, Brandon Pierce fourth 19-6; Triple Jump, Sam Kludt third 38-6; Javelin, Ethan Dupper fourth 128-7. Girls team scores: Dickinson High 187, Killdeer 105, Watford City 98.5, Hettinger-Scranton 88, Bowman County 79, Beach 51.5, Mott-Regent 45, Heart River 12. (* - denotes state qualifying result) Scoring for the Night Hawk girls: 200 Meter, Molly Holt third 28.21, Alyssa Andress fourth 29.1; 400 Meter, Alyssa Andress third 1:07.1, Samantha Oase sixth 1:08.23; 800 Meter, Taylor Hestekin second 2:19.55*; 1,600 Meter, Morgan Hutzenbiler sixth 7:07.43, Callie Anderson seventh 7:20.14; 400 Relay, Justice Anderson, Katlyn Hutzenbiler, Bailey Clapper, Abbie Kludt third 58.28; 800 Relay, Molly Holt, Alyssa Andress, Samantha Oase, Taylor Hestekin second 1:53.57, Bailey Clapper, Katlyn Hutzenbiler, Shawdai Curtis, Quinn Mellmer fifth 2:02.49; 1,600 Relay, Molly Holt, Samantha Oase, Taylor Hestekin, Alyssa Andress first 4:15.75*; 3,200 Relay, Katrina Poss, Shawdai Curtis, Callie Anderson, Carolyn Schultz second 11:22.3; Long Jump, Abbie Kludt sixth 14-11.75; Triple Jump, Carolyn Schultz sixth 3100; Discus, Beth Holzkamm eighth 76-10; Javelin, Molly Holt second 103-11.