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Governor pushes for economical assistance as COVID-19 cases climb

By Brad Mosher

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The governor of North Dakota stressed that the battle with the Coronavirus has been improving even as the number of cases increase.

In his Friday press conference, Gov. Doug Burgum said that the number of cases were continuing to increase, both in positive tests and in fatalities.

At the same time, he also stressed the strength of the North Dakota economy even without a full stay in place closure mandated by the state.

Earlier in the week, the governor pointed to the fact that the state’s economy had not been closed.

“All of agriculture, all of the energy segment, all of health care. Education - both K-12 and higher education - is being delivered through distance, but those institutions are all running and active every day, and so we’ve got a wide majority of our economy still going,” Burgum said.

Disaster declaration During the press conference Friday, the governor also announced he’d made a disaster declaration. “Overland flooding and near-record river crests have caused extensive damage to state, county, city and township roads at a time when North Dakota is already responding to extremely challenging conditions.

“Today, (Friday) I declared a statewide emergency for flooding that has caused an estimated $7 million in damage so far,” he said.

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But it was COVID-19, which dominated the press conference again Friday.

“We’ve got 39 additional new cases of the Coronavirus disease and the good news is that is out of 1,119 tests. So we are getting that testing engine up and running a little bit stronger. We still have a long ways to go. That is the good news – we have had more tests. This is our fifth largest day with 39 cases, but it is a new record in terms of the number of completed tests,” the governor said. “We are getting more accurate information and the positive rate has dropped down to 3.5 percent, which is good news.

“That is below our cumulative rate of 4.3 (percent) which is going back to our very first positive on March 11.

“The 4.3 is the sixth lowest in the nation, behind Hawaii, Alaska, Montana, West Virginia and Wyoming,” he added. “Two of those states, Hawaii and Alaska, are quite isolated and West Virginia is tucked away in the mountains there in the east.

“We are in a good spot here with North Dakota and our neighbors to the west – Montana – and the southwest – Wyoming – that is one of the areas that has the lowest number of positives in the country,” Burgum explained.

“One thing that we have been working very hard on and which will be key to our ability to get ourselves back and our economy going again is testing and we remain ninth in the nation in the per capita testing rate. That is going to be harder and harder to maintain,’ he said.

“We are dealing with a period of extreme uncertainty which is a challenge to running a business, there is a number of programs, including the paycheck protection program, which provides loans for payroll and some fixed business expenses. If you secure a PPP loan, it actually becomes a grant and if you spend more that 75 percent of it for paying your employees and keeping them on your payroll versus having them go on unemployment.

This is important,” he said.

Comparing North Dakota to other states, based on the number of small businesses with comparable populations, North Dakota did score more in terms of loans per capita. “There is 11,000 loans, totaling $1.5 billion, which were secured for North Dakota businesses,” he said.

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Bowman County not under fire ban, but faces weather warning Staff Report

Bowman County is not under a burn ban as it moves into North Dakota’s Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week from April 27 - May 1.

But it and the rest of western North Dakota went under a Fire Weather Watch Monday.

The burn ban status could change as quickly as the weather in the region, according to Bowman County Fire District Chief Chad Welch.

“The fire danger is coming up a little bit, but we do not have a burn ban on at this moment,” he said Monday. “Some springs we do, sometimes we don’t.”

Welch said that he hopes the weather pattern will allow the region to become more green in the upcoming months.

“Then the fire danger starts going down,” he explained.

If landowners are planning to start a fire, they are are asked to notify the fire department.

“Also, they need to call state radio and notify them so that we don’t get false alarms,” the fire chief explained.

“Hopefully, it greens up and we can keep the fire danger down. I really don’t like putting a burn ban on and I really don’t like telling people that own land that they can’t burn at their own place.

“I like to make sure that they understand that if they start a fire, then they are liable for it.

If it gets into a building on their neighbors, their insurance is going to cover it. Most people use common sense. If it is going to be a dewy morning and they

It was a flashback to the 60s Friday night in Bowman when about two dozen vehicles cruised down Main Street as part of a plan to “Howl at the Moon.” Sheriff and Police vehicles led the parade when it started at dusk, traveling from Highway 12 north to the turnaround near the railroad tracks. Photo Brad Mosher

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have something to burn, they can just burn it then,” Welch explained.

He said that he doesn’t like to tell people what they can do on their land, and people have been burning for hundreds of years.

The notification for a controlled burn can be just a short time before starting the fire, the chief explained. “If it is an hour, that is usually enough. Hopefully, they have watched the weather,” he added.

If the weather conditions are questionable for a burn, Welch said he would tell the landowners there may be some problems with weather. “I’ll give them some suggestions, but I am not going to tell them that they can’t burn at this moment.

“If it doesn’t green up and the winds keep going and we don’t get any moisture, we may have to put a burn ban on.

“We don’t like to put it (a ban) on during the spring. There is usually a lot going on with cleaning up from winter,” he said.

Recent rain storms also brought lightning strikes to the region also, he added.

Among the recommendations Welch suggested were for property owners to check the weather forecasts, check the fire danger rating in their area and check

with the local fire departments.

“I think the grass is starting to green up a little bit and we just need a little bit of rain... then we’ll be in good shape,” he said.

According to the latest fire danger map on the NDresponse website, Bowman and Slope counties are the only ones without a burn ban in effect in southwestern North Dakota. Golden Valley, Billings, Stark, Hettinger and Adams counties all have current burn bans or restrictions in effect.

In both Bowman and Slope counties, the fire danger level was rated as high on the fire danger map Monday. It was rated as very high in Hettinger and Adams counties. Golden Valley, Billings and Stark counties were also rated as high on the map Monday.

As of Monday at noon, there were no red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in the state of North Dakota.

However, the Bismarck office of the National Weather Service issued a weather warning Monday for southwest North Dakota, stating that there was a slight chance of thunderstorms in the area that evening. It also announced near critical fire danger

opened Monday (April 27), the governor said.

“This $320 billion could potentially run out, so If you are someone who missed your chance to get a PPP loan … you can go to application window on the SBA (Small Business Administration) website regarding that second round of PPP loans.”

Bank of North Dakota The governor said that North Dakota has been fortunate that it has a unique asset that no other state has. “We have our own state-owned bank. In times of crisis, whether it has been farm challenges during the Great Depression of the 1930s to the floods in Grand Forks and Minot in more recent decades or agricultural disasters like we were going through last fall, the state has benefited and relied on the BND to deliver disaster relief programs.”

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It started Friday night with a police escort, something which would have had an entirely different meaning in the 1960s when cruising down the main drag in towns used to be popular.

But 60 years later, the rolling parade of old cars is making a comeback.

Led by the Bowman Police and Bowman County Sheriff and flashing lights, approximately two dozen vehicles cruised down Main Street at dusk.

For the second straight week, residents had set up a rolling convoy of cars, some revving up the engines, for another chance to ‘howl’ during the social distancing of North Dakota because of the COVID-19 virus pandemic.

It started earlier in April when New England held a Saturday night “Howling at the Moon” cruise down Main Street in early April.

Len Sadler, an Amidon native and graduate of New England High School, found out about it.

And he posted it to his facebook page.

“Last Saturday night New England had a “salute to the fire, ambulance, first responders, law enforcement” basically anyone on “the front line”.. I’d like to see Bowman do this too..

“With a little variation of including all the “essential” workers in the area!! NE howled in support at 8 p.m., then “cruised main” for about another hour or so!!!

“Gets us out, we still stay safe, and it was a hell of a lot of FUN!!! Remember there are three stop signs on Main now, and the older people may need to coach the younger ones on how to “properly” drag main..

“If anyone is interested, leave a ‘like’ or comment... I thought a good gathering place would be west of the ambulance garage.. About 7:45 seemed to work in NE.., “I have been over there three nights now,” he recalled.

“Ardell Hanson had one hell of an idea, as far as I am concerned!!! Any interest in showing support? I am proposing Friday night, gather at 7:45, howl at 8 p.m. and drag main until whenever,” he posted to his Facebook page that day.

Sadler, who owns Badlands Auto Body and Glass in Amidon, made a point to thank local law enforcement for it support.

“We were saluting the emergency people, the paramedics,” he said a week later with the COVID Cruise down Main Street starting in Bowman.

That prompted a thank you from Sadler on his Facebook

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Pastor’s Corner Life with the Shepherd at the Center

By Pastor Mary Wiggins

This pandemic has caused me to reflect on the experience of my generation. For my adolescence and adulthood has been branded by major events, which have shaped us as a generation. It started for me with the Columbine school shooting and has included the milestones of 9/11, a recession as we hit the work force, and now Covid-19.

My generation is not the exception that many will paint us. We are not the only ones who has experienced such things. I think of my grandparents generation who lived through the start of the dust bowl and some even are still here today. I think of the generations that follow mine and I wonder if this will be their 9-11. How will this event shape their lives and their identity as a generation?

The people of God have something else to shape us and guide us as we journey through this collective hardship. The presence of the God has not forsaken us in this time. We can be reassured that

Christ is here for us now. For Christ is at the center of our lives providing guidance and protection, like that of a shepherd who is willing to lay down his life for his sheep.

When we have Christ as the center of our lives, everything in our life is touched by the love, hope, and peace that Christ brings to us. We don’t have to live like God’s love is going to run out, because everything in our lives is touched by God’s love.

Even when it feels like our lives contain no ounce of peace, with Christ at our center, Jesus brings us the peace that passes all understanding. And We don’t have to worry about what is out there waiting to get us in the world, because God is not going to let that event, circumstance, or person, take us away from him. Christ has already laid down his life for our sake and nothing is going to keep us from that protective love of the Almighty.

This doesn’t mean that bad things are never going to happen to us. But it does tell us that we will not be overcome by these things. We will persevere and good will still win at the end of the day.

We may not always feel that steadfast presence of Christ in tumultuous and uncertain periods of our life. But that does not mean that Christ is absent.

Christ’s presence is promised to be there. And it is. In the middle of it all, we find Christ our Good Shepard. And may the presence of our Shepard continue to guide us through the days ahead.

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Obituary

Roger A. Thompson, 79

Early this morning, we said a quiet good bye to a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, friend, and leader. On Tuesday morning, Dad fell at the farm Breaking his left hip. He was undergoing treatment in Bismarck. Dad had a heart of gold and loved people to the fullest.

His heart and body could not take any more, and he quietly joined his heavenly family. We will greatly miss Dad’s love, compassion and guidance.

A private family service and burial was held on, April 20, 2020.

A first generation American, Roger A. Thompson, loved, learned, and led throughout his life. He completed his final ride on April 16, 2020, in Bismarck, ND. He lived his entire life (July 30, 1940-April 16, 2020) in Northwestern South Dakota and Southwestern North Dakota with brief stays in Oregon for summer work and college.

Roger attended Lincoln Rural School outside of Ludlow, SD, for the first six grades of school, and he often spoke of teacher Mr. Les Hafner. He and Dennis, his youngest brother, rode horse to the one room school that was located approximately three miles from the Andrew and Amanda (Peters) Thompson Ranch. In addition to Roger, the Thompson Ranch was home to his sister, Georgene, and brothers, Paul, Don, Bob, Dave, and Dennis. Roger and Dennis joined their mother Amanda when they moved to town to take care of Grandma Peters. There they stayed in the original home built in 1906 by Grandpa Palmer Sanden. The boys attended Bowman Public Schools, where Roger graduated in 1958.Roger continued to extend his learning opportunities by attending Dickinson State Teachers College and then Eastern Oregon State College in LaGrande, OR. He pursued an education degree and played football at both institutions.

Roger married his life-long love and partner, Cordella Schade, on Dec. 28, 1960. A short time after their departure to Eastern Oregon, a letter

was received from his in-laws, Elmer and Marcella (Wick) Schade, asking the married couple to return to the family farm that was established in March 1906. The couple returned to the farm and worked side by side with Elmer and Marcella, until Elmer’s death in 1965. Roger and Cordella then took over the farm/ranch where they raised Hereford cattle followed by Red Angus cattle and then Black Angus cattle. All the breeds were branded with the one iron Walking X. Roger utilized many conservation farm/ranch techniques through the years and endorsed the use of technology. He raised wheat, corn, and barley as main crops.

Most importantly, he raised his three sons, Kevin, Scott, and Mike, to love and respect the land while being aware of the importance of conservation and technology to farming and ranching. Roger remained on the family farm throughout his life.

Roger’s most valued treasure was family and friends. He held them close to his heart, which can be demonstrated through his and Cordella’s open door policy: the coffee pot on and always ready to serve a slice of pie or a cookie. His great smile and hearty laugh greeted all visitors near and far. The Peters Family Reunions through the years were important as more than 300 relatives would gather to reminisce the past and discuss the future. Roger especially loved to have his grandkids

come to the farm and assist with various projects and events, sharing his seeds of knowledge and passion with them. He always had an extra dollar or quarter for the grandkids as they departed for home.

Roger was a community builder and leader throughout his life. The various boards and committees he served included: Bowman Lutheran Church Board, Bowman County ASCS County Board, Bowman/Slope Social Service Board, Bowman Public School Board, Bowman Farmers Union Oil Board, Star Township Board, Bowman County Fair Board, Roughrider Education Services Program, Ace High 4-H Leader, District 39 Democrat Committee, and the Livestock Improvement Board. He was honored as a 1983 Harvest Bowl Recipient and was presented the Honorary State FFA Degree in 1995.

Having enjoyed Roger’s love, compassion, and guidance are his wife of 59 years, Cordella; their sons: Mike and Erin Thompson, Emigrant, MT; Scott and Lisa Thompson, Hot Springs, SD; Kevin Thompson, Bowman, ND; their grandchildren: Rankin, LaRue (Matt), Truman (Jasmine), Gus (Adeline), Henry, Brooke (Logan), Bree and Brynn Thompson; sisters-in-law: Farrol Thompson and Rita Thompson, Buffalo, SD; Dorothy Johnson, Atascadero, CA; life-long friends, Jon and Bonnie Largis, Helena, MT; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins, along with neighbors and friends from around the world.

Welcoming him to heaven are his parents, Andrew and Amanda Thompson; sister, Georgene and Bill Sarsland; brothers, Paul and Stella Thompson, Don Thompson, Bob and Charlotte Thompson, Dave and Letty Thompson, Dennis Thompson; in-laws, Elmer and Marcella Schade; brother-in-law, Dick Johnson; special life-long friends, Kenneth and Eleanor Largis, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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The governor said that the bank’s board of directors have approved and passed two new loan programs, which would serve the state as it tries to recover from the economic hardship associated with the pandemic.

“A smaller portion of the economy was shut down here than almost any other state,” he said. “But the real impact on the North Dakota economy in many ways came from the fact we compete on global markets in both agriculture and energy.”

A majority of the unemployment figures were coming from the energy industry before COVID had taken off, the governor said. “We were involved in a steep drop in demand, combined with the geo-politics between major state-owned oil companies – particularly Russia and Saudi Arabia. That oil crash or collapse continues. There is

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incredible hardship across the sectors of business in energy and agriculture,” Burgum said.

The two programs by the Bank of North Dakota will cover all sectors of the economy, the governor explained. “So, regardless of what sector you are in, retail, small business, energy, ag … you name it … you have the opportunity to talk to your local bank and potentially apply for these loans.

“The first one is a small employer loan fund is going to create a small employer loan fund to assist very small businesses in North Dakota who have the full time equivalent of 10 employees or less. I think it is going to serve many of the businesses the ordered closures. Sometimes, these have been referred to as ‘micro-loans.’ If you are self-employed … you may also qualify for this program.”

The second program is called the COVID-PACE Recovery Program. “It will provide up to $200 million in funding to be

used as a buy-down interest rate program. PACE is part of a very successful group of programs that have been running in North Dakota for a long time. It will provide loans for up to $5 million for businesses of less than 500 and loans of up to $10 million for businesses or more than 500 (employees).”

The PACE program will have a big impact financially in the state, according to the governor.

“The return on the investment with this program is going to be very high because we are going to use the $200 million in buydown and B&D in cooperation with local financial institutions we’ll be able to write up to $1.8 billion in loans to North Dakota businesses and using that $200 million to buy the interest rate down from 3.5 or 3.75 down to 1 percent.”

Testing thousands The governor pointed to the fact there had been 17,449 tests had been done in the state with a total of 748 positive results,

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NDHSAA continues its spring sports shutdown

The North Dakota High School Activities Board of Directors continued an indefinite suspension of spring sports when they met on April 14 via conference call.

In addition, the state basketball tournaments which were postponed in March, will stay that way for the present, the directors decided.

The directors meet again May 1 to determine whether to continue the postponement for the remainder of the school year for the spring sports and the state basketball tournaments.

If the spring sports tournaments are canceled, the sites in the rotations will be moved to the 2021 schedule.

Highlights of the April 14 NDHSAA Board of Directors Meeting included: •The Board of Directors voted to extend the indefinite suspension of Spring Sports in accordance with Governor Burgum’s Executive Order 2020-10 requiring the closure of all public and non-public K-12 school facilities indefinitely, as well as Federal social distancing guidelines.

•Winter Basketball State Tournaments and Fine Arts contests also remain suspended indefinitely.

•The Board of Directors will re-evaluate on May 1 with the resumption of Spring Sports, Winter Basketball State Tournaments, and Fine Arts Contests to be considered only if a return to in-person K-12 instruction is imminent.

•The Board approved a Combined Tournament Committee recommendation to move 2020 spring sports state tournament sites to 2021 in the event the Spring 2020 seasons are canceled.

2021-2027 spring state tournament sites would also be moved to 2022-2028 on the 7-year site rotation.

•Bismarck was also added as a host site for future State Volleyball Tournaments. The Bismarck Event Center is scheduled to host the event for the first time in November 2021. A list of approved NDHSAA State Tournament Sites through the 202728 school year can be found here: https://ndhsaa.com/calendar/ tournament-sites/approved •An ad hoc committee reviewing potential esports regulations met on April 7, 2020. The committee will meet again in May and will have a recommendation for the full Board of Directors at the regularly scheduled June meeting.

page. “Thank you for the escort Bowman County Sheriff Office and Bowman City Police!

“Also thanks to the members of Dakota Territory Car Club!!

I was very pleased with the turn out with the weather how it was..

“Thanks to everyone who came out to salute the essential workers! We’ll do it again next Friday if there is still interest!”

There has been more interest, although he admitted that weather played a small factor in keeping participation low April 24 when it was threatening to rain.

“Some of the cars that were there the first week had other commitments or whatever.

“I was surprised to see that we had a police escort,” he added.

“It is not my idea by a long shot. I thought the people in Bowman would enjoy it. We had some people on Main Street cheering us on.

“I think as the weather cooperates and as it gets nicer... it

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doesn’t really matter if people want to participate. It depends on the workers and all the people who don’t get time off ever. You have your military, your police and your medical,” he explained.

Among the old cars he enjoyed seeing Friday going down Main Street was a Chrylser from the late 1950s driven by Kelly Lorge. “It was pretty cool. It was about a block long. “I don’t know if it was a ‘57, a ‘58 or a ‘59. I don’t know what year it was.”

The regional revival of cruising started even earlier in Lemmon (South Dakota) when drivers in late March decided to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak and the social distancing by cruising Main, just like they had done when they were in high school many years ago.

It also has spread to Hettinger as people find a way to combine social distancing into a social event.

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FROM PAGE 1 conditions were possible starting Tuesday in the afternoons and evenings with winds gusting as high as 45 miles per hour.

The warning said that wind gusts could reach about 45 miles per hour Thursday, with winds gusting up to 33 miles per hour Friday.

The warning covered Golden Valley, Billings, Stark, Slope, Hettinger, Bowman and Adams counties.

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according to the release by the state officials that morning. The state fatality total had climbed to 15 and that 67 of the tests had resulted in hospitalization.

But by Saturday’s release from the North Dakota Department of Health, the death total had climbed again, to 16, while 70 required hospitalization. The total number of tests had also climbed to 19,350 with 803 positives.

Smart Restart According to North Dakota Joint Information Center, the state has to meet eight guidelines to begin its multi-stage approach to rebuild the economy with “Smart Restart.”

•Widespread rapid testing •Robust contact tracing •Targeted, effective containment •Protections for the most vulnerable •Sufficient health care capacity •Ample PPE availability •New standard operating pro-

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cedures for businesses •Prepared for a second surge According to state officials, the overall rate of positive test results had been one of the lowest in the nation at 3.6 percent earlier in April.

Over a two week period, the rate of positives had increased to a high of 4.47 percent by April 17, reportedly because of the recent outbreak of COVID-19 in a wind farm facility near Grand Forks.

According to the governor, North Dakota’s rate of positive results from completed tests had been over seven percent for three of the last four days before the (April 17) release of the positive results. “This is still lower than many other states, but it’s more important than ever that we continue to follow #NDSmart guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19,” the governor explained.

Downward trend needed According to guidelines issued by the Trump administra-

tion, the number of cases, positive tests and reports of flu or COVID-19 like symptoms for a state on region need to be trending downward before considering to re-open the economy.

In addition, there should be a strong testing program for healthcare workers, while the public in general should be maintaining social distancing, according to the guidelines.

Employers should return to work, but in phases, the guidelines stressed.

There is a second phase to the guidelines for the areas, which do not see a rebound in cases, which allows the state or region to further loosen the precautions.

A final phase asks people to consider minimizing their exposure in public settings.

According to federal officials, a big factor in the guidelines is the need for contact tracing to pinpoint the people the infected people have had contact with and to see the full extent of the infection in the area.

Construction began on 4/27/2020 on ND Hwy 22 near New England

Construction began on Monday, April 27 and will span on ND Hwy 22 from New England south to the Jct. of US 12. The project will include pipe extensions, widening, pavement repairs, turn lanes, bridgework, milling, and paving. Contractors will begin their work on the Cedar Creek Bridge.

During construction: •Speed reductions will be in place •Flaggers and signalized controls will be on site to direct traffic as needed •A width restriction of 12 ft. will be in place during bridge work •A pilot car will be used to direct traffic safely through the work zone as needed •Gravel and oil may be present on the roadway •Motorists can expect delays of up to 15 minutes This project is expected to be complete this fall.

The NDDOT would like to remind motorists to slow down and use caution throughout the work zone. For more information about construction projects and road conditions throughout North Dakota, call 511 or visit the Travel Information Map on the NDDOT website at http://www.dot.nd.gov/travel-info-v2/.

inquire about burn ban and the fire danger status, Welch recommended they call the Bowman Fire District at 701-440-9448, or assistant chief Lane Woodley at 701-206-0372 or Capt. Josh Buchmann at 701-206-0578.

In addition, for the people living in the Marmarth area, they can call 701-440-6726; in Rhame Fire District call 701590-2435; in Scranton Fire District call 701-440-0106.

What are the regulations related to buying animals or meat from a local producer/neighbor?

NDSU meat Scientist Rob Maddock explains:

If the processing plant is USDA or State of ND inspected and the animals are slaughtered under inspection there are essentially no restrictions. In addition, if the animal is slaughtered under inspection, the meat can be sold out of a person home or business as long as they get a local or regional Department of Health license and a tax ID. For example, my family sells a few beef that we slaughter under inspection and we have several deep freezers from which we sell meat.

If the processing plant is custom exempt (non-inspected) or if the animals were not slaughtered under inspection, then the buyer must pay for the animal. There are essentially no restrictions on how many people can buy the animal, so 4 people can buy a beef and each get one-quarter of the meat. In this case, the meat can only be used by the family that bought the animal and non-paying guests. The timing of the purchase of the animal is pretty lax. It is possible for a producer to deliver an animal to a processor and then sell the “animal.” The main restriction is the buyer must pay the livestock producer for the animal or portion of the animal, so technically they are not selling the meat. The buyer then typically pays the processor for the slaughter, processing, and packaging. It is important to note that the meat cannot be resold or donated to a food bank or other similar entity if it was not slaughtered under inspection.

Also, none of this applies to poultry. A producer can slaughter or have slaughtered up to 20,000 chickens and some large number of other poultry like turkeys, ducks, geese, etc… and sell the carcasses/meat without any inspection required.

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“The COVID-19 crisis will be talked about and researched by many generations to come. As the repository of our state’s history, we’re inviting individuals to help document this event and share personal stories of how this is affecting them, their families, and their work, health, education and significant life events,” said Kim Jondahl, Audience Engagement & Museum Division director with the agency.

The State Historical Society is seeking public answers to these questions and more: How are you staying connected to friends and family? How are you spending your days? Have employment changes affected your daily life? What have you learned about yourself, your friends, or your family, that will change the way you live moving forward? To learn more about how to contribute your stories, images, videos and more, find information at statemuseum.nd.gov/

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After the State Historical Society reopens and it is safe to do so, the staff will also collect objects, papers, homemade masks, business signs, and other materials relevant to the crisis.

“Some of the most commonly researched areas of our state archives and collections are the personal letters, diaries, photos, films, and artifacts from the past that speak volumes about the courage, fear, and community support that people experienced during challenging situations,” adds Jondahl. “This opportunity to add to North Dakota’s current story will help give future historians and students clues about how we coped, how we communicated, and even how we memed.”

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IV. Adjournment: Doyle made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 pm, 2nd by Helen the motion carried and meeting adjourned.

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and wants barricades to put up.

Headley asked if it was ok for the street crew to deliver to the church and the church will put them out.

People will watch from their vehicles.

The Commission is okay with it as long as they are social distancing.

Street crew will deliver barricades on Thursday.

MCGEE: Employee COVID-19 Work Schedule: McGee presented temporary work schedules for the City employees. Shear said the refuse and street department put this work schedule into effect today. Motion by Limesand, second by Schaaf to approve the COVID-19 Pandemic temporary work schedules as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Police Department Work Schedule: Police officers work 3 days off and 3 days on. Officer Fischer overlaps with Chief Headley, but he is out of the office doing patrol. Lynch won’t be at City Hall and Headley and Lynch will be staying out of each other’s office, they will have little or no contact while in the office. Occasionally there will be a need for backup for officers that are on patrol. They are doing a good disinfecting of everything. Cross contamination will be at a minimum.

Clean up week: People are calling in wondering when cleanup week will be. Johnson is supposed to be starting soon at the landfill and the street crew has had several calls to go to the landfill. Hofland felt we could have cleanup week with weather pending. Shear says they are all in separate equipment and Johnson is at a distance from people. We wouldn’t be able to take mattresses and upholstered furniture because the Baker Landfill still isn’t taking them.

The advertisement will have to state that due to COVID-19 we won’t be taking furniture and mattresses. Mcgee will talk to Hofland about dates for cleanup week and will send ad to commission for review.

Water position: McGee said we could do interviews by phones, but what about training when they have to travel in separate vehicles, and when would they start. James thinks we need to do the hiring part now.

Hire and give them a start date of June 1 and then if that doesn’t work for them, go to the next candidate.

They will interview three candidates and go from there. Vail, James, and Mason will do interviews. James wants the interviews set for next week in the afternoon.

JAMES: Main Street Flags: James asked Mason and Hofland if they could put the flags up on Main Street. They said Drew Henderson took over doing that.

ALLEN: NDIRF Proxy Vote and Annual Meeting: Allen asked the Commission if they wanted to attend the annual meeting, apparently, they haven’t cancelled it due to COVID-19. None of the Commissioners wanted to go with the pandemic going on. Motion

by Limesand, second by Vail to allow Allen to sign the NDIRF voting proxy.

RCV= all aye, MC. ND Planning Association: Allen asked if the Commission wanted to renew the membership for the ND Planning Association. The Commission said no they didn’t want to renew it.

Grant: We received grant information from Lewis and Clark Regional Development Council for a grant for upgrading or replacing water and sewage systems. Allen informed the Commission that the oil and gas funds are going to be extremely lower this year and didn’t feel there would be funds to go towards projects. Commission decided to not

apply for the grant.

WDEA Meeting: Allen attended webinar last week and there will be another one with more updated projections on Thursday and she will send the information to the Commission.

Shared Website Update: The BCDC office has been working on updating the website because it’s hard to work with. They are seeking the City of Bowman to put $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 toward the update.

The County has agreed to put in $1,500.00. Motion by Limesand, second by Vail to hold off on approving any funds for the website until a later date. RCV= all aye, MC. CLOSE OF MEETING: Motion by Limesand, second by Schaaf to approve the bills the 3/3/20 City/County Meeting Minutes, 3/17/20 City/County Meeting Minutes, 3/17/20 City Commission Meeting Minutes, 3/20/20 Special Meeting Minutes, and 3/24/20 Special Meeting Minutes. RCV= all aye, MC. Special Meeting Advertisement: Allen asked if they wanted to continue or stop the advertisement for special meetings being held on Tuesdays.

They felt we could stop the advertisement.

Next Meeting: The next regular scheduled meeting will be 4/21/20.

President James adjourned the meeting at 5:07 pm.

TAXPAYERS: There is no public present for discussion on their taxes.

EQUALIZE AND CORRECT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL: Recommendation is to increase agricultural valuation by 3%, leave commercial valuation at 100% and residential to be left at 100%. The board feels that we should decrease residential by 3%.

Motion by Shear, second by Vail to increase agriculture by 3%, leave commercial valuation at 100% and decrease residential by 3%. RCV= all aye, MC. Any taxpayer that didn’t attend today, that got a notice of increase can still come to the equalization meeting at the county and then they can go to the state to contest their valuation, and then can go to district court.

Assessor Pearson wanted the Commission to be aware that the Lutheran Social Services property on the east side of town, is 3 years delinquent on their taxes. They are delinquent $85,212.58, if they come in and pay one years’ worth of taxes, they can extend it a year. It will go up for sale this fall if they don’t pay the delinquent taxes.

President James adjourned the Tax Equalization meeting at 4:09 pm.

Hofland spoke to a few contractors bidding the disposal and teardown of a wind fence south of Rhame. They are going to have 30 loads of wood to take to the landfill so it would be nice to have someone there when they come so the street department does not have to keep running out there.

Motion by Shear, second by Vail to open the landfill on Monday, Wednesday & Fridays and 1st and 3rd Saturday with Johnson working Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Garbage employee on Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and whoever is on water well call will work from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on the 1st and 3rd Saturday. If there is a conflict with scheduling, Johnson could be the Saturday backup if he is available. RCV= all aye, MC. This will save about $7,000 and about $800 on weekends by having the well guys work.

The auditors will draw up a letter to the contractors that frequent the landfill, stating that due to budget cuts the landfill has new hours.

President James adjourned the meeting at 4:43 pm.

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LEGALS Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 2020 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE RHAME CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 21st, 2020 @ 7:00 PM Location: Teleconference I. Tom called the meeting to order @ 7:02 P.M. II. Roll Call: Tom Johnson, Henry Waller, Doyle Kruger, David Erick-

Darcy Goni Auditor Tom Johnson Mayor _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 2020 Minutes of the Regular City Commission Teleconference Meeting held on April 7, 2020 at City Hall at 4:00 PM. Present: Lyn James, Ryan Shear, Myron Vail, Benjamin Schaaf, Darren Limesand, Chuck Headley, Peggy Allen, Stacy McGee, Bill Mason, and Todd Hofland.

President James called the meeting order at 4:12 pm. Motion by Shear, second by Schaaf to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. Checks: # 11897-11925; Direct Deposit: $29,659.50; Voided Checks: None; Bills: Postmaster $353.50, A2Z Printing $319.71, Advanced Business Methods $209.30, Bowman Auto Parts $10.49, Bowman Cemetery $7,963.93, Bowman Sales and Service $48.10, Bronson’s Marketplace $53.76, Brosz Engineering $1,850.00, Carmel’s Cleaners $130.68, Catherine Hedge $350.00, Consolidated Telecom $1,270.27, Dacotah Paper $370.79, Dakota Dust-Tex $93.40, Double EE Service $586.40, Johnson Controls $3,611.00, KPOK $160.00, Loretta Olind $400.00, MDU $8,608.57, Newby’s Ace Hardware $128.66, Olympic Sales, Inc. $867.12, One Call Concepts $10.80, Postmaster $550.00, Propoint Cooperative $444.69, Repeat Outlet $5.00, SW Crime Conference $40.00, SW District Health Unit $120.00, Team Laboratory $688.00, VISA $1,174.92, and Westlie Truck Center $523.48.

HOFLAND: Dept. Head Report: Hofland put up barricades east of City Hall on 1st Street NE. They will leave the barricades up until the ground water quits coming up and breaking up the pavement. If we open it up too soon, Hofland feels the asphalt will bust up. There is a soft spot by Bowman Sales Auto Care also, the street crew will have to dig it up, patch it and then durapatch it this summer. There are pylons up around the area and people will have to drive around it until it can be repaired.

Tree and Water Issue on 3rd St.: Hofland received a quote for the curb and gutter replacement at 107 3rd Street SW, but the tree would have to be removed first. The street crew can take the tree down, but Waddington Boom Truck will have to grind the stump.

Hofland feels we will have problems when we have a lot of rain until the curb is replaced. Allen will write a letter to the property owner regarding the removal of the tree. The Commission decided to wait on the curb and gutter replacement and maybe we can combine that with the other project we have to finish.

Dumpsters: Hofland asked the Commission if he could suspend the use of clean-out rental dumpsters until COVID-19 pandemic is over. The Commission is ok with not allowing them until further notice due to the COVID-19 and Fallon County only accepting household trash.

MASON: Dept. Head Report: We are having transfer pump issues, every time Mason has to move water south, this pump seems to have an issue, he is taking it to Prairie Mountain Electric to look at it and see if it can be fixed.

The seal is broken out which caused water to get in the motor and fried it. He wants to get an update on the panel also. He has someone from Dakota Pump looking at the panel issue tomorrow, they build their own panels.

The two chopper pumps we ordered are in Watertown and they are going to try to get up here next week with them, depending on their health and COVID-19 regulations. Getting this pump repaired is just a temporary fix, they can look at it while they are here. Prairie Mountain Electric can get the rebuild kit. Last time it was rebuilt, it cost $4,000.00.

CHIEF HEADLEY: Dept. Head Report: No issues since the last meeting. Headley did have one request from Pastor Ray at the Methodist Church. He wants to have an outdoor Sunday Easter service

Lyn James President of City Commission Peggy Allen Financial Auditor _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 2020 Minutes of the Tax Equalization Board Teleconference Meeting held on April 7, 2020 at City Hall at 3:30 PM. Commissioners, Auditor and Assessors Present: Lyn James, Darren Limesand, Ryan Shear, Myron Vail, Benjamin Schaaf, Jodi Freier, Peggy Allen and Dean Pearson.

Residents: None President James called the Tax Equalization Meeting to order at 3:30 pm. Motion by Schaaf, second by Shear to approve the agenda. RCV = all aye, MC. ASSESSOR’S REPORT: All property valuations must be within 90% to 100% to be in tolerance with the state requirements.

Agricultural Land: State agriculture values are at $389.45 per acre and we are at $349.16 per acre.

Agriculture values are down 2% below tolerance at 88%. We must increase 2% to get to 90%, if there is an error in our calculations, the state will mandatorily change it which could jump us too high. Assessor recommends going up 3% in values for 2020.

Commercial land: Commercial valuations are at 100%, values are based on 30 sales. Reappraisals may be a few years down the line. Assessors recommendation is to leave it as is.

Residential: Residential values are at 100%, they are based on 30 sales.

Assessors recommendation is to leave it at 100%.

Commission discussed going down 3% or 4% on residential.

NOTICES OF INCREASE: The tax director’s office sent out letters to residents that had a property value increase by 10% and $3,000.00 or more over the last assessment, a tax exemption expired or had an addition to their property.

There hasn’t been a lot of commercial property increases.

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Notice if Public Hearing Notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Slope County Committee for School Dissolution for the purpose of approving the changes made at the December 17, 2020 hearing for the Central Elementary Dissolution.

The approvals are for a change required by the State Board of Public Instruction made during their July 15 meeting and a change made in the North Dakota Century Code for school dissolution during the 2019 legislative session that went into effect August 1, 2019.

The hearing will be held via phone conference on May 13 at 8:00 PM. Dated at Amidon, North Dakota, this 20th day of April 2020.

NOTICE Bids Accepted for Leasing of Hay Land At Bowman Regional Airport

Lyn James President of City Commission Peggy Allen Financial Auditor _____________________________

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NOTICE OF HEARING N.D. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OIL AND GAS DIVISION

Minutes of the Special Bowman City Commission Meeting held on April 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM via Teleconference.

The North Dakota Industrial Commission will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the N.D. Oil & Gas Division, 1000 East Calgary Ave., Bismarck, N. D. At the hearing the Commission will receive testimony and exhibits. Persons with any interest in the cases listed below, take notice.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If at the hearing you need special facilities or assistance, contact the Oil and Gas Division at 701-328-8038 by Thursday, May 7, 2020.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO: Case No. 28471: In the matter of a hearing called on a motion of the Commission to consider how to determine the oil price at which the production of oil in excess of transportation or marketing facilities or in excess of reasonable market demand constitutes waste pursuant to North Dakota Century Code § 38-0802(19); consider consequences of determining that waste is occurring, and determine what relief may be appropriate and necessary to prevent the waste of North Dakota crude oil production. The Commission will accept and consider written comments on this motion if received no later than 5:00 pm CDT May 15, 2020.

Submit written comments to the Oil and Gas Division, 1016 E Calgary Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503-5512 or brkadrmas@nd.gov.

Check website for hearing procedure: https://www.dmr.nd.gov/oilgas/

Attendees: Lyn James, Myron Vail, Ryan Shear, Benjamin Schaaf, Peggy Allen, Stacy McGee, Bill Mason, David Horn, Aaron Allen, Todd Hofland, Chuck Headley, and Peggy Allen.

Absent: Darren Limesand President James called the meeting to order at 4:04 pm. Motion by Shear, second by Schaaf to approve the agenda as presented. RCV= all aye, MC. This special meeting was called to discuss the oil and gas revenue projections and the landfill opening.

ALLEN: WDEA Meeting: Allen gave a report on the WDEA virtual meeting she attended and reported that the City of Bowman will receive about 50% less in expected oil revenue and will have shortages in other areas of the General Fund due to COVID-19.

President James asked the Commissioners to take time to look at their department budget with their superintendents and look for the most meaningful cuts. The Commission wanted the department heads on notice of the situation, put a hold on purchases that can be put off, and once this social distancing is lifted, then we can sit down and talk it out.

LANDFILL: Due to the expected revenue shortfall, and the opening of the landfill, the Commission decided to shorten the hours the landfill is open and have some of the hours be covered by employees of different departments with their wages being taken out of their respective department.

Hofland suggested we could save money by only doing one cleanup week. James said we could do the spring one and reevaluate doing one in the fall.

Signed by, Doug Burgum, Governor Chairman, ND Industrial Commission

NOTICE BOWMAN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING TO MEET AND NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN: That there will be a meeting of the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission May 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM per Teleconference using #’s 669-900-9128 or 346-248-7799 from your cell phone or if using landline please use 888-475-4499 Meeting ID 938 4407 6723, then Password 899044.

This meeting will include a Conditional Use Application from Municipal Shale, LLC to change Agricultural land to Commercial Land.In the NE ¼ Section 26, T132, R104 for the purpose of a Cell Phone Tower.

Dated at Bowman this 1st day of May, 2020.

Jodi Freier, Co-Administrator Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission.

NOTICE BOWMAN COUNTY BOARD VACANCY POSITIONS

Bids for leasing of hay at the Bowman Regional Airport east of Bowman, North Dakota are being accepted by the Bowman Airport Authority. The area being leased is the hay land inside of the fenced boundary at the Bowman Regional Airport.

Estimated acres 230.00 +/- payable. Hay shall be harvested and removed

by July 15. Only one cutting is permitted. Bids should be in writing and submitted to Bob Morland at P.O. Box 331,Bowman, North Dakota 58623.

All bids must be accompanied with a check in the amount of said bid. The Airport Authority will return checks to the unsuccessful bidders and will retain and deposit the check of the successful bidder. The Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bids must be submitted prior to bid opening on the last Monday of May.

The Bowman County Board of Commissioners are seeking applications for one position on each of the following boards: Airport Authority board and Weather Modification board. Individuals will be appointed to fill the vacant positions held by the previous board members, until that member term expires. Please contact the County Auditor’s office to inquire on the length of time remaining on each position. Interested persons are asked to complete a simple application expressing their interest in the positions. The application form is available in the Office of the County Auditor or on the Bowman County website www.bowmannd.com/county. The deadline to submit the form is by 4:00 p.m., Monday May 4, 2020. Following a review of the submitted materials, the Board of County Commissioners will schedule appointments with the interest parties during their May 5, 2020 meeting. If you have any questions concerning the role of either board positions and the responsibilities of each, please contact the County Auditor at 701-523-3130.

For additional information contact Rodney Schaaf- 701 275 6352.

Interested candidates must be residents of Bowman County.

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INSURANCE LEGALS INSURANCE LEGALS INSURANCE LEGALS INSURANCE LEGALS INSURANCE LEGALS INSURANCE LEGALS Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 66044 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Midland National Life Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 60,416,250,451 Total Liabilities 56,563,818,475 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 25,49,439 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 837,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 618,927,235 Unassigned funds 2,393,955,301 Total Capital and Surplus 3,852,431,975 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 60,416,250,450 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 25,587,249 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 29,548,447 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 7,899 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 276,986 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 66168 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Minnesota Life Insurance Company In the state of MN Total Assets 56,377,324,162 Total Liabilities 53,228,459,120 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 118,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 216,540,267 Unassigned funds 2,809,324,774 Total Capital and Surplus 3,148,865,041 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 56,377,324,161 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 46,451,110 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 19,216,776 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 1,529,918 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 578,263 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019

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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 82538 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE National Health Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 87,247,122 Total Liabilities 56,283,429 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 4,011,870 Common Capital Stock 2,270,963 Preferred Capital Stock 230,000 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 32,734,585 Unassigned funds -8,283,725 Total Capital and Surplus 30,963,693 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 8,724,122 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 4,074 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 382,644 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 19,976 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020)

Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 67466 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Pacific Life Insurance Company In the state of NE Total Assets 145,661,154,773 Total Liabilities 135,151,553,954 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 138,567,931 Surplus Notes 1,730,101,977 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,185,788,610 Unassigned funds (surplus) 7,425,142,302 Total Capital and Surplus 10,509,600,820 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus

145,661,154,774 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 47,425,865 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 17,774,605 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCEI, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 84506 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE PacifiCare Life Assurance Company In the state of CO Total Assets 17,937,835 Total Liabilities 7,081,398 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 567,370 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 6,483,769 Unassigned funds 805,298 Total Capital and Surplus 10,856,437 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 17,937,835 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 0 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL)

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 61271 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Principal Life Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 209,684,961,378.09 Total Liabilities 204,491,590,885.97 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds -129,916,821.56 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 2,157,601,855.41 Unassigned funds 3,163,185,458.27 Total Capital and Surplus 5,193,370,492.12 Total Liabilities, Capital 0 And Surplus 209,684,961,378.09 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 10,618,077.28 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 6,732,355.67 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 4,500,262.3 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 2,354,006.67 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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 hav hereunto set my hand and affixed he seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 68195 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Provident Life & Accident Insurance Company In the state of TN Total Assets 7,893,439,986 Total Liabilities 7,234,575,318 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 43,501,205 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 11,774,228 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 271,208,526 Unassigned funds 332,380,709 Total Capital and Surplus 658,864,668 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 7,893,439,986 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 811,255 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 165,200 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 888,371 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 479,613 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD

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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 79227 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Pruco Life Insurance Company In the state of AZ Total Assets 130,478,925,010 Total Liabilities 128,813,565,876 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 226,105,091 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,436,754,043 Total Capital and Surplus 1,665,359,134 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 130,478,925,010 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 27,405,316 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 18,145,026 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) 68381 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 15,902,859,022 Total Liabilities 14,385,730,423 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 765,001 Common Capital Stock 6,003,113 Preferred Capital Stock 50,000,000

Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 100,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 227,876,387 Unassigned funds 1,132,484,098 Total Capital and Surplus 1,517,128,599 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 15,902,859,022 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 412,315 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 2,075,234 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 441,432 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 431,818 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) ____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 12575 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE SilverScript Insurance Company In the state of TN Total Assets 2,875,304,609 Total Liabilities 1,747,075,061 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 62,900,000 Common Capital Stock 2,750,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus Unassigned funds

0 124,750,000

937,829,548 Total Capital and Surplus 1,128,229,548 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,875,304,609 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Premiums Earned 12,993,315 Total Ammounts Incurred 11,466,218 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at

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Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 60919 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Standard Insurance Company In the state of OR Total Assets 26,665,363,624 Total Liabilities 25,221,678,604 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 3,462,997 Common Capital Stock 423,838,694 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 250,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 71,132,832 Unassigned funds 695,250,497 Total Capital and Surplus 1,443,685,020 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 26,665,363,624 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 13,163,880 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 4,986,170 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 7,455,899 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 4,731,942 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 68985 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Starmount Life Insurance Company In the state of ME Total Assets 110,154,995 Total Liabilities 61,116,575 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 4,330,882 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 54,580,000 Unassigned funds -12,872,461 Total Capital and Surplus 49,038,421 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 110,154,996 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 3,843 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 50,000 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 2,406,805 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 1,203,524 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD

May 1, 2020

bowmanextra.com 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 69108 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE State Farm Life Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 78,649,703,815 Total Liabilities 66,289,436,877 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 21,846,419 Unassigned funds 12,335,420,519 Total Capital and Surplus 12,360,266,938 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 78,649,703,815 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 14,121,572 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 9,789,975 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 80802 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada In the state of ONT Total Assets 19,515,462,286 Total Liabilities 18,527,789,038 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 3,637,397 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds -425,964,149 Surplus Notes 1,410,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds 0 Total Capital and Surplus

987,673,248 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 19,515,462,286 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 1,099,972 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 1,717,395 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 2,288,323 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 1,476,223 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 69329 FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Surety Life and Casualty Insurance Company In the state of ND Total Assets 12,997,411 Total Liabilities 7,918,546 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 1,082,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,620,221 Unassigned funds 2,576,645 Total Capital and Surplus 5,278,866 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 13,197,412 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 614,177 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 256,561 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 565,372 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 349,835 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD

Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 76236 FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE The Cincinnati Life Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 4,674,763,761 Total Liabilities 4,470,941,574 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,000,000 Unassigned funds 199,822,187 Total Capital and Surplus 203,822,187 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 4,674,763,761 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 1,714,047 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 3,368,292 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 7,318 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 7,419 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 86231 FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Tr a n s a m e r i c a L i f e I n s u r a n c e Company In the state of IA Total Assets 130,191,349,520 Total Liabilities 123,630,599,903 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 195,433,911 Common Capital Stock 6,761,900 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 2,610,712,954 Unassigned funds 3,747,840,852 Total Capital and Surplus 6,560,749,617 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 130,191,349,520 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 18,395,233 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 32,896,176 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 10,641,319 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 23,380,770 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 66281 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 52,514,951,859 Total Liabilities 50,207,465,060 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 1,334,024 Common Capital Stock 10,137,150 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 60,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,057,861,323 Unassigned funds 1,178,154,302 Total Capital and Surplus 2,307,486,799 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 52,514,951,859 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 2,193,631 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 3,568,722 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 1,882,350 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 1,601,958 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 60227 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Trinity Life Insurance Company In the state of OK Total Assets 315,194,043 Total Liabilities 302,742,206 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 1,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 250,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 14,374,564 Unassigned funds -3,672,727 Total Capital and Surplus 12,451,837 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 315,194,043 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY

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FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 0 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 70408 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Union Security Insurance Company In the state of KS Total Assets 2,608,475,680 Total Liabilities 2,484,836,996 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 18,309,254 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 79,886,253 Unassigned funds 20,443,177 Total Capital and Surplus 123,638,684 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,608,475,680 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 722,782 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 5,228,045 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 658,704 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 1,166,978 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

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(May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 65269 FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE United Benefit Life Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 31,162,276 Total Liabilities 41,707 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 1,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 18,820,665 Unassigned funds -17,246,096 Total Capital and Surplus 3,074,569 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 3,116,276 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 0 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 42129 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE United Security Assurance Company of Pennsylvania In the state of PA Total Assets 39,720,850 Total Liabilities 27,966,680 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 105,552 Unassigned funds 8,248,618 Total Capital and Surplus 10,854,170 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 38,820,850 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 359 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 731,248 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 354,343 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

bowmanextra.com 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 79413 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company In the state of CT Total Assets 20,997,100,708 Total Liabilities 12,461,621,975 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 816,668,315 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 558,595,764 Unassigned funds 7,157,214,654 Total Capital and Surplus 8,535,478,733 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 20,997,100,708 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 79,022 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 25,000 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 26,687,782 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 20,316,654 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 62235 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Unum Life Insurance Comapny of America In the state of ME Total Assets 22,429,844,712 Total Liabilities 20,664,069,377 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 7,449,861 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus

Unassigned funds

1,097,211,213

656,114,260 Total Capital and Surplus 1,765,775,334 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 22,429,844,711 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 11,217,825 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 6,317,562 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 13,522,770 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 7,030,576 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 78093 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Upstream Life Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 64,938,052 Total Liabilities 36,279,677 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 1,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 29,372,391 Unassigned funds -2,214,016 Total Capital and Surplus 28,658,375 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 64,938,052 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 1,480,854 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 16,217 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at

Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) ____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 10155 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE WellCare Prescription Insurance Inc In the state of FL Total Assets 953,473,846 Total Liabilities 719,910,980 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 47,600,000 Common Capital Stock 250,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 37,500,000 Unassigned funds 145,962,864 Total Capital and Surplus 235,562,864 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 953,473,846 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 0 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 10,058,237 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 5,894,815 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 85189 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Western United Life Assurance Company In the state of WA Total Assets 1,225,139,160 Total Liabilities 1,144,909,776 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 47,107,002 Unassigned funds 30,622,382 Total Capital and Surplus 80,229,384 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,225,139,160 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 11,468,476 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 18,585,081 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 543,522 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 261,465 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 31325 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Acadia Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 160,220,111 Total Liabilities 105,005,960 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 48,301,000 Unassigned funds 1,913,151 Total Capital and Surplus 55,214,151 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 160,220,111 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 345,081 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 41,198 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 22667 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE ACE American Insurance Company In the state of PA Total Assets 23,962,471,676 Total Liabilities 18,963,131,345 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 119,974,535 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 4,123,742,393 Unassigned funds 750,623,403 Total Capital and Surplus 4,999,340,331 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 23,962,471,676 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019

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Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 5,498,946 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 6,398,163 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 161,065 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 83,002 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 20702 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE ACE Fire Underwriters Insurance Company In the state of PA Total Assets 103,746,487 Total Liabilities 21,834,801 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 4,250,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 8,529,527 Unassigned funds 69,132,159 Total Capital and Surplus 81,911,686 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 103,746,487 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 87,486 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 293 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020)

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_____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 20699 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE ACE Property and Casualty Insurance Company In the state of PA Total Assets 11,986,620,581 Total Liabilities 8,982,146,085 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 10,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,261,674,995 Unassigned funds 1,732,799,501 Total Capital and Surplus 3,004,474,496 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 11,986,620,581 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 121,674,208 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 76,010,299 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 14184 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE A C U I T Y, A M u t u a l I n s u r a n c e Company In the state of WI Total Assets 4,599,989,884 Total Liabilities 2,368,582,532 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 19,771,000 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds 2,211,636,352 Total Capital and Surplus 2,231,407,352 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 4,599,989,884 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 24,543,551 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 14,406,891 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

May 1, 2020

bowmanextra.com 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 19186 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Alliance Insurance Company Inc In the state of KS Total Assets 27,209,777 Total Liabilities 14,513,539 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 1,516,466 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 758,660 Unassigned funds 10,421,116 Total Capital and Surplus 12,696,242 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 27,209,781 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 1,244,851 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 1,334,320 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 10127 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Allied Insurance Company of America In the state of OH Total Assets 124,146,095 Total Liabilities 109,312,615 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 10,000,000 Unassigned funds 1,833,480

Total Capital and Surplus

14,833,480

Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 124,146,095 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 669,604 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 270,960 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 42579 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Allied Property and Caualty Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 301,559,578 Total Liabilities 241,100,920 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 44,206,348 Unassigned funds 13,252,310 Total Capital and Surplus 60,458,658 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 301,559,578 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 9,753,073 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 5,723,220 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL)

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 19240 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Allstate Indemnity Company In the state of IL Total Assets 114,893,148 Total Liabilities 11,775,585 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 4,200,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 98,135,873 Unassigned funds 781,690 Total Capital and Surplus 103,117,563 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 114,893,148 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 257,690 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 249,997 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 19232 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Allstate Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 52,940,982,971 Total Liabilities 33,829,861,266 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 23,840,366 Common Capital Stock 3,882,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 3,301,977,518 Unassigned funds 15,781,421,821 Total Capital and Surplus 19,111,121,705 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 52,940,982,971 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 14,019,495 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 7,122,758 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 17230 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 221,692,402 Total Liabilities 19,806,584 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 4,200,00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 196,412,462 Unassigned funds 1,273,356 Total Capital and Surplus 201,885,818 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 221,692,402 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 3,257,649 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 2,806,781 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 19100 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE AMCO Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 688,452,532 Total Liabilities 469,673,751 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 177,486,674 Unassigned funds 38,292,107 Total Capital and Surplus 218,778,781 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 688,452,532

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NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 6,361,314 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 3,535,411 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 12548 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE American Agri-Business Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 709,801,824 Total Liabilities 674,411,143 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 2,700,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,619,277 Unassigned funds 31,071,404 Total Capital and Surplus 35,390,681 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 709,801,824 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 40,647,351 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 65,463,272 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, 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. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD 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, 2019 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, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named 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. 2021.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020)

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NDSU Extension Agent, Keeping May Day traditions alive during Grand Forks County social distancing

By Carrie Knutson

We are all anxious to get outside and work in our gardens after a long winter season.

North Dakota State University Extension is starting a column to help you grow a bountiful garden and a beautiful landscape. We will share information each week that is based on scientific research and targeted for North Dakotans. This week, we start with the foundation of your garden, the soil.

I would argue that soil is the most important part of your garden, not the vegetable plants. A healthy soil is the key to a garden that produces a plentiful harvest.

Your first step is to make sure the soil is dry enough to cultivate. Working the soil when it is too wet can destroy the soil structure, resulting in soils that are hard and have poor water drainage and aeration.

You have an easy way to tell if your garden soil is ready to be worked. Take soil from two to three inches deep in your garden in your hand and gently squeeze it into a ball. If the ball falls apart, the soil is ready to be worked. If not, the soil will need some more drying time before it can be worked.

Once your soil is dry enough to work, the next step is to add organic matter such as compost or peat moss. The addition of organic matter improves soil structure as well as water and nutrient-holding abilities.

Organic matter is the best amendment for any soil situa-

tion. Organic matter can be added in the fall or spring on top of the existing garden soil about two to three inches deep before working the soil.

The last step is the addition of fertilizer. The typical fertilizer nutrients that plants need are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). The only way to know for sure what your soil needs is to run a soil test on your garden.

The NDSU Soil Testing Lab offers soil testing for homeowners.

For $19.50 plus postage, the lab will test the amount of N, P, K, pH, soluble salts and organic matter. Lab personnel then will provide customized recommendations for your site.

The test is well worth the cost, especially if you save yourself the fertilizer expense. Soil tests can be run every year or every few years, depending on your gardening style. Local Extension offices have soil testing bags, directions and information sheets for gardeners, or go online at https://www.ndsu.edu/ snrs/services/soil_testing_lab.

If you don’t have time to complete a soil test before planting, the general recommendation is to add 1 pound of an all-purpose fertilizer such as 10-10-10 per 100 square feet of garden or add smaller amounts of nitrogen a couple of times during the growing season.

Incorporate the fertilizer by tilling or raking it into the soil.

When you are ready to plant, prepare the seedbed by leveling

the soil with the back of a heavy rake to break up any large pieces of soil.

Something to think about during the summer is moving toward no-till or reduced-till gardening. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service encourages building soil health by keeping the soil covered as much as possible and disturbing the soil as little as possible, keeping plants growing throughout the year to feed soil, and diversifying plant material through crop rotation.

Start this fall by placing a thick layer of mulch, compost, grass clippings, leaves or similar organic matter in a layer about six to eight inches deep over your garden soil. Let the organic matter sit during the winter. When the garden is ready to plant next spring, move the mulch to the side and use a hoe to dig the furrow for seeds or a hand trowel to dig the holes for transplants.

When the seedlings have emerged and the plants are growing, move the mulch or add mulch closer to the plants but not touching the stems. Enjoy the reduced weed competition and healthier soil.

For more information, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory/counties.

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According to the History Channel, The Celts of The British Isles originally celebrated the festival of Beltane on May 1. This May Day festival was thought to divide the light from the darkness. To celebrate, they set big bonfires, herded livestock, and decorated them with yellow May flowers. Rather than a May pole, they tied ribbons to a large oak. Ancient Celts danced around it and prayed for good crops. When the Romans invaded the British Isles, they brought with them the five day celebration known as Floralia in which they honored the Roman goddess of flowers. These two rituals were eventually combined resulting in crowning an annual May King and Queen and filling homemade baskets with flowers and leaving them on the door of your sweetheart. Tradition holds that if they catch you, they get to kiss you.

Though less well known in the United States than in Europe, many school children still celebrate May Day by filling baskets with flowers and goodies and leaving them on peoples porches. In 1920 some courageous young chil-

dren even left a May Day basket on the porch of the White House for the then First Lady Grace Coolidge.

This spring has been unique in many ways.

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You may wish to plant flowers in your yard to welcome springtime, or you could hang a basket of flowers on your mailbox or on your property to spread cheer. You might consider sending May Day cards or emails to friends and loved ones as many are experiencing loneliness at this time. You might also choose to support your local businesses by ordering take out and enjoying it in your home or on your patio. While we are asked to remain separate, there are still numerous ways we can still celebrate May Day and the beginning of spring.

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Preston had found her object. She organized a April 27, 2020 - Elizabeth Preston Anderson was born on this date in 1861 to Elam Stanton Preston, local Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, bea Methodist pastor in Decatur, IN. His ancestors gan making prohibition speeches and managed to PUZZLE NO. 721 were “Friend Quakers� who came over from En- get the bar in Page shut down. By 1891, she was on a roll but feared she’d have to give up her progland sometime before 1750.

Elizabeth said her first memory was at the age hibition work and go back to teaching. At the first of two, when she was awakened to say goodbye world’s convention of the WCTU in Boston, she to her mother as she lay dying. Elizabeth’s next summoned the courage to ask for an introduction memory was of getting a new mother, then of the to Frances Willard, the group’s head.

Preston later wrote, “When she turned her blue celebration when the North won the Civil War. eyes upon me and spoke a few words, I knew that “Then,� she wrote, “followed days of unutterable she not only saw me but that she saw my backsadness and despair, which I could feel but could ground – the wind swept, sun-drenched prairies not understand...beloved Lincoln had been assasof North Dakota, and understood our problems.� sinated.�

When she was 18, the Prestons moved to Da- That year, Preston says, “I began my legislative kota Territory and homesteaded near what is now work at Bismarck, which continued for more than Tower City. In the midst of a raging prairie fire that thirty-five years... They knew that a great company fall, Elizabeth made a vow to “have an object in – the WCTU – the cream of North Dakota women life; to work for that object by making the most of – was back of me.�

Elizabeth Preston worked tirelessly on behalf every power; every advantage or opportunity God of children and women’s right for women to vote. should give me.�

Soon after, she became ill and had to take a year She was served 40 years as president of the state off from teaching in Sanborn. The doctor pre- Women’s Christian Temperance Union.

Historian Clement Lounsberry later wrote, scribed alcoholic stimulants, and after a number of “(She) always attended the legislative sessions, months she became “aware of a growing appetite where she worked without cessation, night and for it, HOW an impatience for the hour to strike when ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 721 TO PLAY: day, to prevent the repeal of the (prohibition) law... the next dose should be given.� After some serious The friends of temperance owe a debt of gratitude Fill in grid that she every row,take “no reflection, shethe told theso doctor would to this fragile little woman who successfully comevery column and every 3x3 box contains more of it.� the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

While teaching in Page, Preston’s hotel room bated every movement of the liquor forces.� “Dakota Datebook� is a radio series from Praioverlooked back of a saloon.

One Eachthe 3x3 boxdoor is outlined with a morning darker line. rie Public in partnership with the State Historical You already have out a few get you started. she spotted a man passed on numbers the ground.to“The Society of North Dakota and with funding from Remember: you must not repeat the numbers sun was shining in the young face, over which the 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. flies were crawling,� she wrote, “the mouth was the North Dakota Humanities Council. See all the open. That picture of some mother’s boy could Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic.org, subscribe not be erased from my mind. As I looked over my to the “Dakota Datebook� podcast, or buy the Daschool room, I studied my fine, bright, promising kota Datebook book at shopprairiepublic.org.

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gf.nd.gov. “It’s important to keep your distance, but if you My first North Dakota bear observation was have an opportunity to take a photo we ask that in the Turtle Mountains north of Dunseith, in an you upload it with your online observation report,� area where it likely would not surprise you to see Tucker said.

Game and Fish is also continuing to look for loa black bear.

The first eagle I witnessed in the wild was years cations of eagle nests that are in use (but not indiago in Logan County, at a time when you’d stop vidual eagle sightings).

Eagles lay eggs in early-to-mid March, which and marvel at the sheer size and beauty of our nahatch about a month later. Eagle nests are easy to tional symbol.

Now we have a few hundred active eagle nests distinguish because of their enormous size.

Nearly 300 active baldTOeagle nests are720now ANSWER PUZZLE NO. across theHOW state in places that would have seemed TO PLAY: found in the state, mostly near streams and midunlikely 30 years ago. to large-sized lakes.

However, they are also found Fill in the grid so that every row, We also have mountain lion, otter and fisher seaevery column and every 3x3 box contains sons. These furbearer species that wereonce. either in unique areas such as shelterbelts surrounded by theare numbers 1 through 9 only rare on nonexistent in North Dakota during that cropland or pasture.

Nest observations should be reported online at 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. same timeEach frame. the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. Observers You already have a few numbers to get you started.

The same goes for black bears. While their resRemember: you must not repeat the numbers are asked not to disturb the nest, and to stay a safe ident or 1transient numbers would not warrant a through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. hunting season any time soon, the Game and Fish distance away. Foot traffic could create enough Department is interested in finding out when peo- disturbance to cause an eagle to leave her eggs or young unattended. ple see them in the state.

Over the course of time I’ve been accustomed “Black bears are quite conspicuous and rarely to hearing random wildlife reports and adopted mistaken for other species,� said Game and Fish the personal initial response of, “you never know,� furbearer biologist Stephanie Tucker. “Reports because I can imagine others questioning what I from the public are our primary means to keep track of black bears, so the information is valu- saw and where it was. When I saw the eagle it was before I had a smartphone. I snapped a shot of the able.�

Game and Fish confirms 12-15 black bears in bear sighting with a Polaroid camera.

You just never know. the state each year, Tucker said, with docuPUZZLE NO.most 722 What I can say is, we always appreciate it when mented in the north or east portions of the state. we get reports, and now it’s easier than ever to docHowever, she said they have the potential to turn ument with a quick snap from your phone which up anywhere. can also document the exact location.

Anyone who observes a black bear is asked LEVEL: BEGINNER

Doug Leier, North Dakota Game and Fish Department

LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

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PUZZLE NO. 723

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Crazy Horse MemorialÂŽ:

LEVEL: ADVANCED

LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

2020 Spring Volksmarch The Black Hills Volkssport Association (BHVA) and Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation have determined that the 35th annual Spring Volksmarch scheduled for June 6 and 7, 2020 will be canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This announcement is being made in support of prevention and for the well-being of the community to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation and BHVA are hoping to continue with the Fall Volksmarch ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 722 HOW TO PLAY: in September.

By August 26, 2020, another announcement will be made to let hikers know of the possibility Autumn thererow, is to be a Fall volksmarch it will be on Saturday and Sunday Fillofinthe the grid sowalk. that If every September 26 and 27.  and every 3x3 box contains every column the numbers through 9 only once.

We deeply appreciate1 the support of the participants, workers and volunteers of the Volksmarch and we look to ishosting the with Autumn walk. line.

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HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line.

You already have a few numbers to get you started.

Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

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Bowman County Primary Election

Bowman County residents will soon be receiving an absentee application in the mail from: N.D. SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bowman County Commissioners passed a resolution on March 27, 2020, to administer the primary Election on June 9, 2020, EXCLUSIVELY BY VOTE BY MAIL. This means BOWMAN COUNTY WILL NOT HAVE ANY OPEN POLLING SITES on Election Day. All Bowman County residents in the current voting system will receive an application to complete and return by mail to the Bowman County Auditor’s Office. If you do not receive an application by April 30, 2020, please contact the Bowman County Auditor’s Office.

When completing the application, if you wish to also Vote by Mail in the City, School, Special and General Elections please mark All Statewide Elections. This will allow the Auditor’s office to automatically take steps to insure you receive ballots for the elections you are requesting and does not require the voter to fill out another application for the November General Election.

Upon receipt of the completed application, the voter will be mailed a ballot for their precinct, along with a secrecy envelope, a return envelope and instructions for completing and returning.

The ExpressVote Voting System will be available at the Bowman County Courthouse for anyone requiring assistance with voting.

Please call 701-523-3130 to schedule an appointment.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact the Bowman County Auditor’s Office at 701-523-3130.

Thank You!

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 723

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Application deadline is May 14, 2020 at 4 PM. Bowman County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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