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Bowman firefighters prepare to enter a smoke-filled house on the corner of Second Avenue SE and Third Street SE Saturday. PHOTO/Brad Mosher

Firefighters huddle together after coming out of a burning house Saturday in Bowman. The fire is still under investigation, according to Fire Chief Chad Welch. PHOTO/Brad Mosher

Fire, smoke damages small Bowman home Staff Report

A fire Saturday damaged a small home on the corner of Second Avenue SE and Third Street SE in Bowman.

Several units of the Bowman Fire Department responded to the fire, which occurred shortly after noon.

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Firefighters and police units responded to the scene with heavy smoke coming out of the small building.

The firemen used hoses to help enter the building and extinguish the blaze.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to Bowman Fire.

With nine seniors, it will be a small private graduation ceremony when Scranton Public School says goodbye to its graduating class in front of family and faculty May 24 at 4 p.m. in the school gymnasium.

According to Superintendent John Pretzer, it will be a closed ceremony, but also will be streamed on the school’s Facebook page.

“The ceremony will not be open to the general public. It will be open to family, graduates and staff,” he said.

“We have a small class, but we are not going to do things as usual. That is not going to be the case.

It is by invitation only, basically. We are going to stream it live on Facebook, so everyone will have a chance to see the ceremony,” he explained.

One advantage to having a small graduating class at a small school is that social distancing can be easier in the year of COVID-19, he said.

The school will have two valedictorians, Warrick Dilse and Quinn Mellmer, along with one salutatorian, Connor Dilse, the superintendent added.

The actually ceremony should go fairly quickly, he said. “We don’t have a band. We don’t have a choir. We have two valedictorians and one salutatorian who will give an address,” Pretzer said, noting that both he, as the high school principal, and elementary principal Kelly Pierce will also say a few words.

“The parents will participate in handing out diplomas and turning tassels for their kids. So the ceremony will be about a half hour to 45 minutes at the most. There will be about 10 to 12 family members maximum and there are only nine kids,” he explained. The bleachers will be marked for social distancing by the families, in addition to the seniors also being spread out, conforming to the guidelines issued by the state.

They will also be holding an end of school awards program online at 10 a.m. May 15 Bowman County The graduating class at Bowman County High School will be starting their gradation ceremony at 2 p.m. May 24 in the school gymnasium, accord-

ing to principal Tyler Senn.

He said Monday that he was working on plans/ guidelines for the event that he hoped would be finalized at the school board meeting Wednesday evening.

“We are trying to figure out what we can make work,” Senn said. “We will try to follow the guidelines as far as cleaning and sanitary needs required by the state. I would like to have separate microphones for everybody, but I do not know if that is possible.”

The guidelines for how to use entrances have not been decided as of yet, Senn added.

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced that a “virtual graduation ceremony” will be broadcast and live streamed across North Dakota May 30 as a special opportunity to honor North Dakota’s Class of 2020.

The ceremony is a bonus addition to any local graduation celebrations that local school districts will hold.

The Department of Public Instruction is partnering with Gov. Doug Burgum’s office, Forum Communications Co. of Fargo, and Microsoft Corp. to produce the live ceremony, Baesler said.

It will take place May 30 at 1 p.m. (MT). It will be broadcast on ABC affiliates in North Dakota, and a live stream will be available on the websites of Forum Communications properties InForum, Grand Forks Herald, Jamestown Sun and The Dickinson Press.

The live stream will be available for free and will not be behind the company’s paywall.

It will honor 181 North Dakota high schools and include remarks from Burgum; a musical performance by Nashville recording artists Tigirlily, two sisters who are natives of Hazen, ND; and remarks by a nationally known speaker or speakers, who will deliver an invocation and commencement address.

“This is intended to provide another special opportunity to honor and celebrate our 2020 graduates and their families, who have already sacrificed so much of their senior year celebrations because of COVID-19,” Baesler said.

Anna Allard celebrated May Day in a new way.

It was “Freedom Day” when she reopened the Mo’s Bunker Bar in Amidon for business May 1.

It was only reopening for a weekend - Friday through Sunday - but it will remain that way a little longer, Allard said.

She added that probably before the end of the month she hopes to expand her hours to Wednesday through Sunday - five days a week.

The North Dakota governor recently gave approval for the reopening of some businesses after closing them down more than a month ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic..

The first weekend in the small Slope County seat was a big one for the bar, she said.

“We had a pretty good weekend that first weekend. This weekend (May 8-10) hasn’t been as busy as the first one but we have had pretty steady business,” Allard said Sunday.

When it comes to the new guidelines established by Gov. Doug Burgum, they haven’t caused too much problems for the small subterranean bar on Highway 85 on the western edge of the town. “The half occupancy usually isn’t too much of a problem for us any way,” she added with a chuckle.

The bar has a capacity of holding 46 customers, she explained. “Half of 46 is 23.

There is usually anywhere from five to ten people here so that hasn’t really been an issue.

“It hasn’t been too much of a challenge. So far, nobody has been weirded-out that has come in. I feel everybody is ready to get back to living life again, I guess.”

Mother’s Day isn’t usually a big bar day, according to Allard. “We had a few moms here, but not a crazy amount.

Mother’s Day is usually isn’t the best bar holiday, anyway,” she added with a chuckle. “I still sold a lot of food tonight (Mother’s Day). I sold a lot of chicken strips and onion rings.”

That first weekend, the customers were happy Mo’s had reopened, she said. “We had a lot of new people... people I had never seen before from places like Montana, Ekalaka, South Dakota and Minnesota.

That was good.

“I wasn’t sure if I should

bring out the full menu, but right away the first customers wanted to eat,” she explained.

“I think people missed going out. They are tired of cooking for themselves.

“Last week, I sold a ton of tacos and roast beef sandwiches. The tacos were super hot. I was selling like four at a time.”

The bar will be open just on the weekends for about another week or two, she explained.

“I’m just seeing how it would go (the business). In another couple of weeks, I will be opening up like our summer hours. But right now, there is so much yard work and spring stuff going one, I have been outside most of the time.”

Bowman eateries The restaurants in Bowman are still looking at mostly maintaining their curbside service, which began in midMarch.

Windy’s Bar and Pizza on Main Street announced that they were still doing some interior remodeling and would not be ready to open the bar by the end of April. “We plan on ripping up all of the old carpet and tile in the bar as soon as I am finished with the bathrooms,” they posted on their Facebook page. “We feel it is now or never.”

Windy’s is still doing curbside and delivery, they added on the Facebook page.

Eats N Treats The restaurant has decided to keep its dining room closed for the present time, according to an April 28 post on Facebook.

“We feel that it is for the best interest of our customers and our employees to continue with only pick-up,” the post explained.

The restaurant is located at 408 Highway 12 West in Bowman.

Grazer’s After closing its doors several weeks ago, Grazer’s is back open, but only for carryout.

They have posted that people can “drive in to Grazer’s and receive your meal in the comfort of your car.”

They announced the May 2 re-opening on Facebook, telling their customers that in addition to taking call-in orders, that people could also go online to make an order.

The restaurant is located on the eastern edge of the Bowman Lodge and Convention Center at 207 Highway 12 W in Bowman.

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Local senior receives Tufte amends orders 2020 ND State Fair scholarship from cancelled NDSU fraternity

Mitch Stuber of Bowman has received a $1,000 Agricultural Leadership Scholarship from Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) at North Dakota State University.

He will be a freshman student this fall majoring in Agricultural Communications.

To receive the Agriculture Leadership Scholarship, Stuber displayed exceptional participation and leadership in agriculture-related activities as well as high academic achievement.

Scholarships awarded by Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at NDSU are the result of generous financial contributions by the chapter’s alumni in conjunction with the NDSU Development Foundation and the National AGR Educational Foundation. The fraternity alumni view their donations as an investment in tomorrow’s leaders of the diverse agriculture industry, according to a spokesman.

In total, Epsilon distributes over $10,000 annually in scholarship and award dollars to encourage students to improve their academic performance, pursue leadership development opportunities, and to explore agricultural careers.

Alpha Gamma Rho is a social as well as professional organization for young men pursuing an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in agriculture, food, fiber, life sciences, natural resources, forestry, environmental or related agricultural fields.

Bismarck, ND - State Health Officer Mylynn Tufte on May 8, 2020, issued two amendments to previously issued state health officer orders.

The amendment to the travel quarantine order allows people to travel freely within the United States and releases requirements for everyone except international travelers.

Anyone traveling from another country who is not just passing through the state, must quarantine immediately upon entry to North Dakota for a period of 14 days or for the duration of the time spent in North Dakota, whichever is shorter. Individuals traveling to and from North Dakota from another country for essential work or for essential supplies and services are exempt from the order.

It is recommended that individuals who are in quarantine after traveling recently in the United States still fulfill their 14-day quarantine, but it is no longer required. “Although the travel quarantine order now allows for domestic travel, the NDDoH continues to strongly

recommend that North Dakotans limit travel to essential errands, travel necessary for essential work and to provide medical or home care to others,” Tufte said.

Individuals should continue to stay home as much as possible and avoid close contact, especially if you are at higher risk of severe illness. When traveling: •wash your hands often with soap and water •avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth •avoid close contact with others and remain six feet apart •cover coughs and sneezes •wear a cloth face covering In addition, Tufte also amended an order that reflects new guidance from the CDC updating the amount of days an individual must isolate after the onset of COVID-19 symptoms from seven days to ten days AND seventy-two (72) hours after becoming fever free and with symptom improvement.

The amended orders can be found on the NDDoH website at health.nd.gov/coronavirus.

Rise to the Challenge

As American as Apple Pie Bowman county business

By Ian Towe

It can be argued that there is nothing more American than Apple pie. During World War II, soldiers were often quoted as saying they were fighting for “Mom and apple pie.” A newspaper article in 1902 boasted, “No pie eating people can be permanently vanquished,” and the unincorporated community of Pie Town New Mexico was named for apple pie. However, Apple pie actually originated in England in the 1300s and was made with apples, figs, raisins, pears, pastry crust and spices. When the Puritans came to America, they brought apple seeds with them. Later, during the turn of the 20th century, when whole toasted cereals were becoming the ‘healthy food’, pie gained a bad reputation.

Apple pie was considered the healthiest pie available in America, and so the phrase, “As American as apple pie” was coined to restore apple pie’s good name. On May 13 we recognize National Apple Pie Day. In honor of this quintessential day, I have included a colonial apple pie recipe from cooks.com.

Colonial Apple Pie 5-6 cups sliced apples 2 tbs all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp butter Pastry for a 9-inch double crust Arrange apples in an unbaked pie shell. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust, seal and flute edges. Slash crust to permit stream to escape. Bake at 375 degrees F for one hour and 15 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are tender.

Baking and eating apple pie just shows how American you are.

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Do you have a great business idea? Have you already started your business plan, but haven’t taken the next step to make your dream a reality?

Let’s make it happen! Bowman County Development Corporation announces its first ever, Business Challenge.

The Business Challenge was created to spark new ideas, encourage entrepreneurs, and inspire current business expansions. The challenge is open to all residents of Bowman County or anyone willing to relocate to Bowman County to open their own brick and mortar location. The application process is simple and helps make sure any new project has what it will take to get started. Completed applications are due July 21.

To help visualize possibili-

ties and generate ideas, there will also be an On the Market tour of available spaces to purchase or rent for a new or expanding business. Tickets will go on sale for the July 7 event in early June. Look for additional details to come.

A panel of judges will be established to review and narrow down applications of the Business Challenge to five finalists. Each finalist will prepare a 10-15 minute presentation with a 10-minute question and answer to follow. The top three business pitches are eligible for awards. First place will walk away with over $10,000 in prizes including monies towards their project, professional services and more. For full eligibility and rules and to grab an application visit bowmannd. com/businesschallenge.

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Minot, ND – It is with great regret that we must announce the 2020 North Dakota State Fair is cancelled. The cancellation is due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. This decision is in the best interest for all involved. It is impossible to predict the scale of this pandemic and our concern is for the health and safety of our community, our attendees, exhibitors, vendors, staff and all involved with the North Dakota State Fair.

Our situation is different in that thousands of people come to the fair to be together with friends and family. We want to continue this tradition that we are a meeting place to get together.

All tickets that were purchased with a credit card will be refunded back into that account. It is not necessary to contact the Fair as those ticket holders will soon see their credit.

“We want to thank all of the loyal North Dakota State Fair goers for their continued support in these unchartered waters. We have been greatly touched by the strong support that we have received during these challenging days,” said Renae Korslien, North Dakota State Fair General Manager. “It just reminds us all what makes this state and city so special and make us in the State Fair family even more determined to make next year’s Fair even greater, when it’s safer for us to be together again.”

Need for Paid Family Leave

By Amy Ingersoll-Johnson, Board Member - North Dakota Women’s Network

This Mother’s Day is like none we have ever quite experienced thanks to the coronavirus pandemic impacting lives around the planet. It finds many North Dakotans without a paycheck, threatened with loss of housing, anxious about their health care coverage, and worried about loved ones who are either sick with COVID-19 or susceptible to it.

The crisis has reminded all of us how uncertain life can be and just how important family is. We are also reminded that no family should have to choose between picking up a paycheck or caring for a sick child or elderly parent.

That is why the North Dakota Women’s Network has partnered with the North Dakota AFL-CIO to develop the United Together for Paid Family Leave Initiative.

This initiative is part of the WE STAND Together coronavirus response plan put forward by a broad group of organizations which also addresses unemployment, eviction moratorium, worker safety, health insurance, access to food, state employees and higher education.

The Paid Family Leave Initiative is a common sense proposal that can help workers out when the unexpected happens. Unlike the unpaid Family Medical Leave Act, our plan would allow an employee to request paid leave to care for themselves or a family member when medical emergencies arise.

Paid family leave will also have a positive impact upon our local businesses. Currently, when an employee is forced to leave their job to care for a loved one or a new baby, they often

take with them years of experience and training. Employers not only lose their financial investments in training that employee, they may damage company morale and weaken customer loyalty.

With paid family leave, local businesses would be better equipped to compete with much larger corporations that are already able to offer this benefit to their employees. These businesses would also reduce turnover, lower training costs, improve morale, and attract workers from outside North Dakota.

In light of the strain the pandemic has placed upon families and individuals, the federal government has implemented the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provides qualified workers with paid sick time and family leave for taking care of yourself or family members with certain coronavirus-related reasons.

We are urging North Dakota legislators to take this a step further and implement permanent paid family leave legislation for North Dakota working families.

The proposal has been enacted in several states and enjoys overwhelming public support. Over 62,000 North Dakotans fill the role of caregiver to sick or elderly family members and almost three-fourths of the children in this state live in homes where both parents work. Clearly, these numbers show the time to act is now.

Supporting our Paid Family Leave Initiative will make businesses stronger, families healthier, and Moms happier. Let’s make this a memorable Mother’s Day by building a better future and supporting the Paid Family Leave Initiative.

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NDHSAA cancels sports seasons The North Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors has unanimously voted to cancel the remaining 2020 NDHSAA winter postseason basketball tournaments, spring sports seasons and championships, and spring fine arts region and state contests.

According to a press release, the May 1 decision was made in accordance with Gov. Doug Burgum’s Executive Order that will close schools to in-person education for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, as well as current Center for Disease Control (CDC) social distancing guidelines that will make the resumption of all sports and activities impossible during the current academic year.

“As disappointed as we are for our students, coaches/advisors, parents, and supporters of our high school activities, the health and safety of students and communities is the deciding factor in this decision,” NDHSAA Board of Directors President Scott

Privratsky said. “This difficult conclusion did not come easy as we understand the huge sacrifices students have made.”

“As a school administrator, my heart breaks for our students that focus their passions into our activities,” said NDHSAA Board of Directors member Jeremy Brandt, who also is an assistant boys basketball coach at Hillsboro/Central Valley – a team that had qualified for the Class B State Tournament in March. “As a coach, knowing how we battled all year and being just days away from playing in the tournament only for it to be suspended and later cancelled because of something that was completely out of our hands – that’s a feeling I wouldn’t wish upon anyone.”

Based on guidance from the North Dakota Department of Health and in conjunction with Federal and State Emergency Declarations, the NDHSAA suspended all remaining 2020 NDHSAA winter postseason

tournaments and spring fine arts contests on March 13. In the time between March 13 and today much has been learned about COVID-19; however, questions regarding safe implementation of activities remain. Logistically, these events became impossible to host based on uncertainty of facility availability, in-person practice requirements, and school year calendar.

“The decision was an incredibly difficult one for the Board of Directors to make,” NDHSAA Executive Director Matt Fetsch said. “Educationally-based athletics and activities offer many benefits to the students of North Dakota and the schools and communities they represent. The NDHSAA will continue to provide guidance for our member schools and will be working with the National Federation of State High School Associations, along with state health and education officials, to develop reopening guidelines for the potential resumption of fall activities.”

prize and a one-year basic membership to AAA. In addition to the prize money: •Winning photographs will be published in North Dakota Tourism’s promotional materials and on Tourism’s website.

•Winning photographs will be eligible for display in AAA North Dakota branch offices and may be printed in AAA regional publications.

•Winners also will be published in North Dakota Tourism’s newsletter and likely in future promotional publications and marketing efforts.

•Winning photographs will be featured in a public display at the North Dakota Capitol building during the fourth quarter, through a partnership with North Dakota Council on the Arts.

Launched in 2004, the annual Governor’s Photo Contest has grown significantly since its beginnings. In its first year, the contest attracted more than 300 submissions. Approximately 10,900 photos have been submitted in the years since.

“The diversity found in North Dakota is captured each year in these unique and compelling photos,” North Dakota Tourism Division Director Sara Otte Coleman said. “It is always fun to see the artistic talent that exists across the state and we love to share these fresh images to recruit new and returning visitors to North Dakota.”

Full contest rules available at www.ndtourism. com/sites/default/files/2020-04/2020-Gov-photocontest-rules.pdf

BISMARCK – Private restricted-use pesticide certification is available online.

“Private applicators who are applying for the first time or whose certification has lapsed can complete the private certification process online,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said.

“Individuals should contact NDSU Extension for more information.”

Full details on online private restricted-use certification are available at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ pesticide/trainings-1.

Initial in-person pesticide certification exams are only available for commercial, public or dealer restricted-use pesticide applicators. Those exams continue through May 15, 2020, in Fargo and Bismarck.

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A senior from Hillsboro/Central Valley was selected as the state Class B Boys Senior Athlete of the Year by coaches.

Carson Henningsgard was the Region 2 selection and became the state winner.

He was joined in the group of finalists by Cole Myers of Richland (Region 1), Seth Nelson of Carrington (Region 3), Bo Belquist of New Rockford/Sheyenne (Region 4), Jaden Mitzel of Shiloh Christian (Region 6), Gage Swanson of Beach (Region 7) and Rhett Hanson of Stanley (Region 8).

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Dividing Perennial Flowers When or why to divide

• To rejuvenate the plant and stimulate new growth • To control the size of the plant • To increase the number of plants

Rules of thumb when dividing

Please contact the Bowman County Extension office for more tips on division techniques and gardening questions.

• Divide plants when it is not flowering. Divide spring-blooming types in the fall, and fall-blooming types in the spring. If plant is a summer bloomer, divide either spring or fall.

• If dividing in the spring, do so just as plant emerges from the ground. If dividing the fall, do so in mid-August to mid-September.

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Copies of the proposed rules are available for review at human service zones (formerly known as county social services) offices and at human service centers. Copies of the proposed rules, the regulatory analysis relating to these rules, and the telephone call number for public access to real time steaming of the public hearing may be requested by telephoning (701) 328-2311. Written or oral data, views, or arguments may be entered at the hearing or sent to: Rules Administrator, North Dakota Department of Human Services, State Capitol - Judicial Wing, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250. Written data, views, or arguments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020. ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you plan to attend the hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Department of Human Services at the above telephone number or address at least two weeks prior to the hearing.

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Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota Tourism Division, in partnership with AAA of North Dakota and North Dakota Council on the Arts, are launching the 2020 North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest for Travel and Tourism.

The contest celebrates the talents of North Dakotans and the appeal of the state’s wide-open spaces, where you can follow your curiosity, not the crowds. Photographers are asked to respect physical distancing, closures and executive orders in place while gathering imagery in this unprecedented time. The contest is open through August 31, 2020.

“The images captured for the Governor’s Photo Contest for Travel and Tourism will help us show the story that we have been telling, that North Dakota is a great place to live, work and do business,” Gov. Doug Burgum said.

Photographers can submit photos to one or more of the following categories: Road Trips, #InThisTogetherND, Wildlife, Badlands Scenery, Beyond Badlands Scenery and Our Town.

One winner will be selected in each category and a $200 cash prize will be awarded to the photographer of each selected photo. Additional honorable mentions may be selected in each category, with photographers receiving $50 and North Dakota merchandise. A Best in Show photo will be selected from the winning photographs, and the photographer will receive an additional $300 cash

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Scammers have concocted a wave of new schemes to cheat people out of their money by using the economic impact payments (stimulus checks) as a way to gain access to personal identifying information.

If you get a call, email, text or social media message saying the Internal Revenue Service needs some personal information before sending your stimulus payment, do not respond. It’s a scam.

The IRS isn’t going to call you asking to verify or provide your financial information so you can get an economic impact payment or your tax refund faster. That also applies to emails that appear to be coming from the IRS. Don’t open them or click on attachments or links.

Here are signs a scammer is after your money: •The caller or emailer uses the words “stimulus check” or “stimulus payment.” The term that government officials are using is “economic impact payment.”

•You are asked to verify your personal or banking information to speed up your stimulus payment.

•The individual offers to get you your payment faster.

•You receive a fake check, and then the sender tells you to call a number to verify your personal information in order to cash it.

•You are asked to sign your check over to the caller.

If you believe you have been a victim of an IRS impersonation scam, call the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484. For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.

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drying up, the cost of ink, paper and labor Dakota is faced with losing more newspahave been increasing, catching papers in a pers if we argue economics. We have to paralyzing squeeze. The outlook is not big- think beyond dollars and consider social and ger and better; it is all about survival. community value as something worth investThen the coronavirus showed up, closing ment. main street retailers, who no longer had reaTo save our newspapers, we may have son to continue newspaper advertising. Sub- to break down the wall that has separated scriptions by themselves are not enough to government and newspapers through the decarry a paper through weeks of advertising cades. drought.

Commit the Community Months Without Advertising It is heresy to advocate something like a The latest predictions for the pandemic newspaper-community business partnership are that it may be around for another year or in which the newspapers remain an indepentwo. How many papers can survive that long dent business that is subsidized in the city or without advertising dollars? county budget.

While government emergency aid has We have seen the preservation of various been floating around for small business, the local businesses when deep pockets get tolocal newspapers are not eligible because gether and fund the grocery store, or locker they are newspapers. It has long been a tra- plant, or hardware. Many of these die after a dition to protect the integrity of newspapers while because the community as a whole has from the groping hand of political influence. no obvious stake in the outcome.

That is why it was somewhat surprising It isn’t until everyone in the community to find that CEO Dean Ridings of America’s understands that it is now their grocery store Newspapers, a consortium 1500 newspapers that they will think twice about running 50 founded last fall, was urging Congress to in- miles to shop. We can’t have the benefits of clude newspapers in the government’s Pay- small community life without supporting the roll Protection Program. community institutions.

Government Aid? While struggling to save newspapers, and Trained in the ethics of journalism in an other local community engines, some may undergraduate major, I can understand why decide that the forces of change will eventhe old time traditionalists will have a dif- tually swallow the state like a 1930s dust ficult time with the suggestion of accepting storm. They just roll over, ready to accept 3.5” xtheir 2.5”fate. | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt government help. But the world is changing.

Some defenders of print newspapers arBut that is the nature of the human exisx 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt gue the economic benefits of3.5” having local tence. Change is inevitable. We need to propower personal newspapers. Whether we like it or not, North The tect the best of the presentof as long as we can.

By Lloyd Omdahl

After losing three weeklies and experiencing painful belt-tightening all across the industry, North Dakota didn’t need a pandemic to push local newspapers closer to the brink.

Subscribers have been complaining loudly about the constant cutbacks – smaller papers, less news, diminished features and less local coverage. There is no joy in the editor’s office, either.

Newspapers have been hemorrhaging advertising dollars for decades as new media came in to share the advertising budgets of main streets. That money is not coming back.

Fewer Subscribers With a few exceptions, counties across the state have been losing population. And as people disappear from the farms and small towns, there are fewer subscribers to sustain the local papers.

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LEGALS Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 15, 2020 Regular Meeting City Of Marmarth April 1, 2020 Meeting was called to order with Hailey Dschaak, Laurie Reichenburg, Bryce Lecoe, Donnie Sonsalla, Ward Clark, Joan Lorge and Jenn Lecoe present.

Minutes of the last meeting were read and a motion to approve the minutes was made by Ward 2nd Donnie all in favor. Financial reports and bills were reviewed and approved motion was made by Donnie 2nd Ward all in favor.

Equalization meeting will be on the City Board Meeting April 1st 2020 Tires are here for the Bob cat We need to send out register letters to the people that are not in the city limits Laurie made motion to go with the water permit Donnie 2nd all in favor Donnie is done with sewer and water school and passed everything Mike Sonsalla called about putting in a lock drop box for ballots the county will cover all the costs Lecoe had a gentleman ask tonight if he could build a heavy duty gate and put on the dike to keep people out he would cover all the costs and would give keys to the city Bryce made motion to have and gate put in Donnie 2nd all in favor.

Donnie would like to have gate by the bridge to keep people from driving on it Ward made motion to accept the Equalization Donnie 2nd all in favor.

Meeting adjourned next meeting April 1, 2020 at 7:30 _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 8, 15, & 22, 2020 Andrew J. Q. Weiss, #07205 WILD & WEISS LAW OFFICE, P.C. 20 East Divide St PO Box 260 Bowman, North Dakota 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701.523.3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2019-PR-00027 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY GERMANN, AKA JERRY D. GERMANN, AKA JERRY DALE GERMANN, Deceased.

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING TO: All heirs, devisees or other interested persons of the Estate of Jerry Germann, aka Jerry D. Germann, aka Jerry Dale Germann, Deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that a hearing on a PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE in the above-entitled case will be held before the presiding Southwest District Court Judge, at the Bowman County Courthouse, Bowman, North Dakota, at 8:30 A.M. on June 11, 2020.

Dated this 29th day of April, 2020.

WILD & WEISS LAW OFFICE, P.C. ss/ Andrew J. Q. Weiss Andrew J. Q. Weiss 20 East Divide PO Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 701.523.3112 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com E\5292-019.2 Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 8, 15, & 22, 2020 Steven J. Wild, #04091 WILD & WEISS LAW OFFICE, P.C. 20 East Divide St PO Box 260 Bowman, North Dakota 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701.523.3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative

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Case No. 06-2020-PR-00017 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHY E. KREBSBACH, AKA KATHLEEN E. KREBSBACH, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned have been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Richard A. Krebsbach, the personal representative of the estate, at PO Box 285, Bowman, ND 58623, or filed with the Court. Dated this 30th day of April, 2020.

Richard A. Krebsbach PO Box 285 Bowman, ND 58623 WILD & WEISS LAW OFFICE, P.C. PO BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 8 day of May, 2020 _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 15,22, & 29, 2020 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BOWMAN SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Kayla Abrahamson, Civil No. Plaintiff, vs.

Morrell McGee and Laurette Abrahamson, the Personal Representative of the estate of Morrell McGee, the Personal Representative of the estate of Laurette Abrahamson and all persons unknown having or claiming any right, title, estate or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint, whether as heirs, devisees, legatees or Personal Representatives of the aforementioned parties or as holding any claim adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title thereto.

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SUMMONS STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an Answer or other proper response within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated this 4th day of May, 2020.

WILD & WEISS LAW OFFICE, P.C By Steven J. Wild P.O. Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112 Attorney for Plaintiff State Bar ID #04091 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that this action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to the following described

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Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs met to discuss road projects. Lucas Doerr from Brosz Engineering was present via telephone conference. Discussion was held on the Griffin Road.

The following were the bids received for the 2020 Chip Seal Project:

Bowman County Elected officials and department heads met to discuss the preapproved 2020 Budgets.

Brackel stated that the county will experience significate reductions in revenue due to the economic downturn in the oil and gas industry and the COVID-19 Pandemic. Each department was asked to review their 2020 Budget to see if expenses can be reduced and present their revised budget at the next meeting scheduled for May 5, 2020.

Effective immediately, Braaten and Jeffers will be forfeiting their mileage reimbursement to attend commission meetings.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Agreement of Professional Consulting Services with Thos. Y. Pickett & Co., Inc. for the provision of advisory services related to the appraisal of the Kinder Morgan (Hiland Partners) Badlands Gas Plant’s Fair Market Value as of February 1, 2020 at a cost of $2,500 from BLM funds.

Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Jeffers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 AM with Braaten seconding the motion.

CITY OF BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA Northwest Estates First Addition Block 1: N 15’ of Lot 12 and all of Lot 13 and that no personal claim is made against any of said named Defendants.

WILD & WEISS LAW OFFICE, P.C. By Steven J. Wild P.O. Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112 Attorney for Plaintiff State Bar ID #04091 _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 15, 2020 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on April 21, 2020, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, Josh Buchmann and Jerry Jeffers. Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Father Paul Eberle provided a prayer.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of Scranton Fire Department Chief Lucas Doerr calling in at 2:00 PM and Bowman County Extension Agent Max Robison meeting at 2:30 PM. Braaten seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Jeffers made a motion to approve the April 21, 2020 vouchers, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

32366 A2Z Printing $22.49; 32367 Bowman County Pioneer $52.00; 32368 Bowman County Treasurer $3,373.34; 32369 Black Hills Ammunition $309.50; 32370 Bowman Sales & Service $330.25; 32371 City of Bowman $3,205.60; 32372 Country Media $842.70; 32373 Consolidated $221.78; 32374 Dacotah Paper $375.83; 32375 Double EE Service $128.00; 32376 Eido Connect $52.50; 32377 Electronic Communications $240.00; 32378 First International Bank (Visa) $816.14; 32379 Lori L. Hauge $267.35; 32380 KPOK $20.00; 32381 MCI $204.04; 32382 NDSU Extension $5,769.66; 32383 Nelson international $753.89; 32384 Amy L. North $433.50; 32385 P.O.S.T $100.00; 32386 Propoint Cooperative $57.02; 32387 Randy’s Welding $32.50; 32388 Ray’s Repair $508.25; 32389 RDO Equipment $141.68; 32390 Slope Electric $359.61; 32391 Verizon $329.46; 32392 Wild & Weiss Law Office $1,250.00; 32393 West Plains Inc. $360.91; Braaten made a motion to approve the April 7, 2020 minutes, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Braaten made a motion to approve the Funding Agreement for the Clerk of District Court Services, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Bowman County Treasurer Anita McLaughlin presented the April Oil and Gas Production tax revenue, which reflected a reduction and was for February’s production so future production will be reduced even more.

Bowman County Tax Director Dean Pearson met to outline the process of moving forth on the revaluation of the Hiland Partners Gas Plant (Kinder Morgan) for the 2020 assessment with Thos. Y. Picket Company, Inc. Farmers Union Insurance Financial Products Agent John Guzman met via telephone conference to provide an overview of their employee ben-

NOTICE Scranton Water Users The 2019 Consumer Confidence Report (Water Quality Report) is available at the following locations: DWB, Post Office, City Hall & Goodwill Apartments.

Asphalt Preservation Company, Inc. (bid was not in conformance with the specifications listed on the bid form).

Astech Corporation - $489,226.62; Morris Seal Coat - $507,657.24; Bituminous Paving, Inc. - $634,074.50.

Abrahamson made a motion to table the decision on the 2020 Chip Seal bid until May 5, 2020. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of Rhame and Scranton for conducting the June 2020 Primary Election in conjunction with the county. Braaten seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Dakota Western Insurance Agent Rebecca Mason met via telephone conference to outline current property coverage. Effective July 1, 2020, State Fire and Tornado will no longer exist. North Dakota Insurance Reserve (NDIRF) will now carry the building coverage. Buchmann made a motion to increase the replacement coverage as recommended by NDIRF, with Braaten seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

City of Gascoyne Clerk Andrew Weiss joined the meeting at 1:40 PM. Discussion was held on bids submitted for the City of Gascoyne Water Well project. Braaten made a motion to accept the price quote from Gregory Water & Energy, Inc. for $136,765 at 80% cost share from BLM funds.

Abrahamson seconded the motion.

A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Scranton Fire Chief Lucas Doerr met via telephone conference to inquire if the county would assist the fire department in funding for a new fire truck. Discussion will be held during the next commission meeting scheduled for May 5, 2020.

Jeffers made a motion to accept the Housing Rehabilitation Community Development Block Financial Award # 4649-CD19H for the Jesco Apartments.

The required cost share amount will be paid by the Bowman County Housing Authority. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Bowman County Extension Agent Max Robison provided a quarterly update to the events of his office.

Braaten made a motion at 4:43 PM to recess the meeting and reconvene on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 9:00 AM. Buchmann seconded the motion.

Lynn Brackel Chairman Board of Bowman County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K Tivis, Bowman County Auditor _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 15, 2020 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met on April 23, 2020 to reconvene their meeting from April 21, 2020.

The following commissioners were present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, Josh Buchmann and Jerry Jeffers. Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Lynn Brackel Chairman Board of Bowman County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K Tivis, Bowman County Auditor _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 15, 2020 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in special session on April 29, 2020. The following commissioners were present: Pine Abrahamson, Lynn Brackel and Josh Buchmann.

Rick Braaten and Jerry Jeffers were present via telephone conference.

Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. Also present, Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs, Lucas Doerr, from Brosz Engineering, attended via telephone conference.

T h e Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Doerr outlined the upcoming plans for the 152 Ave SW Road Improvement Project (Griffin Road). Central Specialties commenced work on the project on Tuesday, April 28th. They will begin the paving on Monday, May 4th and inquired if it is necessary to place a prime coat on prior to the seal coat. Doerr stated that he feels that it is not necessary to do so. Abrahamson made a motion to omit the prime coat, which will be a cost savings of approximately $106,000, as Doerr stated that it will not have a negative effect on the finished road. Buchmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Jeffers made a motion to remove the load limits on county roads effective Monday, May 4, 2020. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Buchmann made a motion at 8:54 AM to adjourn the meeting, with Jeffers seconding the motion.

Lynn Brackel Chairman Board of Bowman County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K Tivis Bowman County Auditor

Legal Notice of Election Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 9th of June, 2020, semi-annual elections will be held in conjunction with Bowman and Slope Counties for the purpose of electing three members to the Bowman County School Board; two members from the Rhame Precinct (the old Rhame District) and one from the Bowman precinct (the old Bowman District) and also whether to publish the school board minutes in the Bowman County Pioneer.

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 voting will be conducted by BALLOT BY MAIL. All residents in the current voting system that reside in the Bowman County Public School District # 1 will receive an application to complete and return by mail to county auditor’s office. 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 instruction for completing and returning.

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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 15, 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 15, 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

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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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Crazy Horse Memorial will reopen Prepare food safely Crazy Horse, SD - Crazy Horse Memorial announced last week that it will reopen on Monday, May 18 with certain restrictions to protect the health of staff and guests. The Memorial will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily on May 18-21; starting May 22, closing time will be approximately 30 minutes after the Laser Light Show, which begins at dark. Thirty minutes preceding the show, visitors will enjoy a special tribute to Native American veterans who served our country in the U.S. military.

According to Jadwiga Ziolkowski, chief executive officer and director of public affairs, the June Volksmarch and June 26 Night Blast are cancelled, and the Gift from Mother Earth Art Show is postponed until fall. Cultural programs will continue as scheduled, with social distancing and other safety protocols in place. “All staff who need to manage the safety protocols are receiving appropriate training,�

Ziolkowski said. “Physical distancing, sanitizing all hard surfaces, frequency of cleaning, and practicing good hygiene all will be significant aspects of reopening the Memorial to our guests, who we are looking forward to welcoming back.�

Crazy Horse Memorial closed its doors on Mar. 25, as novel coronavirus disease became active in South Dakota and began to spread in the region. “We understand the concerns that members of the public have regarding Covid-19 and the risk to public health, and we remain committed to ensuring that each guest has a safe and memorable learning experience while visiting our Memorial and the Black Hills,� Ziolkowski said. “We will continue to provide updates through our social media channels and website as we move into the summer season.�

The Laughing Water Restaurant, Snack Shop,

Gift Shop, and Bus to Base services also will be available to guests starting May 18, with proper safety, cleaning, and social distancing measures implemented. Korczak’s Heritage Inc. provides these services, with royalties paid to the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation.

And, of course, there is the massive mountain sculpture itself. Work is ongoing at this active mountain carving site, with significant progress being made in this generation. “The Memorial is a 501c3 public charity of international scope, and it’s sustained solely through admissions and contributions,� said Laurie Becvar, president and chief operating officer. “We are very grateful for our many friends throughout the world who support our work, and we will continue to schedule special guided trips to the top of the sculpture’s arm—using social distancing practices - for eligible donors.�

The Memorial’s mountain carving remains a powerful attraction for visitors, as work continues steadily and safely on Crazy Horse’s outstretched arm, his hand, and his horse’s mane. “We are thankful to have the best of many worlds, including modern technology and equipment and old-fashioned hard work, which keeps the carving ever-changing,� said Monique Ziolkowski, chief executive officer and director of mountain carving. “We are mindful of the respect for the rock itself, and the people who have faith in all the work accomplished at Crazy Horse Memorial.�

To learn more about Crazy Horse Memorial, to plan a visit, and for information about making a contribution, call 605-673-4681 or visit crazyhorsememorial.org. To stay up to date on the latest news and events, follow the Crazy Horse Memorial on Facebook (/crazyhorsememorial), Twitter (@crazyhorsemem) and Instagram (@ crazyhorsememorial).

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in soapy water, experts recommend that you avoid soap/ detergents or bleach on food.

These products are not meant to be ingested by us and can be very harmful to our health.

What about rinsing fresh produce in a vinegar-water solution? Researchers in Canada have shown that vinegar (diluted acetic acid) is not an effective disinfectant.

Although it won’t hurt you to rinse your produce in a vinegar-water solution, it probably will not make your food safer.

Besides, your lettuce might taste like pickles as a result.

Here is a food safety resource to help you whether you are cooking for two or ten people. “Cooking for Groups� is an NDSU Extension publication with tips on planning, shopping, storing and preparing food safely. See https://tinyurl. com/CookingforGroupsNDSU. This week’s recipe features onions, tomatoes and cilantro, which we can grow in home gardens. Consider planting a traditional or container garden this spring or summer to grow some produce.

Tomatoes are a good source of lycopene, which may help protect us from certain types of cancer. Avocados are high in monounsaturated fat, which is heart-healthy.

Avocado Salsa 2 avocados, cubed 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/4 red onion, diced 1/2 lime, juiced 2 Tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Prepare ingredients as directed and combine in a bowl.

Gently stir to combine.

Serve with chips or crackers.

Makes four (1/2-cup) servings. Each serving has 170 calories, 15 grams (g) fat, 2 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber and 10 milligrams sodium.

Know your drink. Know your limit.

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Mom, I feel like a bandit,� my 16-year-old daughter said as she adjusted her cloth face mask as we entered the grocery store.

I’m glad she has kept her sense of humor.

I wiped the handle on the grocery cart with a disinfecting wipe. I adjusted my mask and looked over at her.

With her mask and flowing, long blonde hair, I barely recognize her. Her hair is not naturally flaxen blonde.

Her hair was lightened this winter to achieve the color she needed for her role as Alice in “Alice in Wonderland.� She had all 700 of her lines memorized.

A stack of posters lies on my dining room table with the April 2020 show date at the bottom.

Unfortunately, like most things in 2020, the show didn’t go on.

Her emerald green prom dress hangs upstairs, unworn at the March 2020 prom that didn’t happen. “I’ll wear it next year,� she said.

Now I have that promise in writing.

As we all know, many plays, proms, sport tournaments, music events, high school and college graduations, conferences, school reunions, weddings and funerals have been postponed, canceled or held virtually.

We will remember the pandemic of 2020. I hope the children of today grow up to be resilient adults ready to take on any challenges.

At this time of year, I usually write reminders about food safety and graduation parties.

Most of this year’s events will have ten or fewer people, at least six feet apart, with bottles of hand sanitizer nearby.

Food safety still is important, regardless of how many people gather.

Here’s some good news: According to the Food and Drug Administration, “currently

there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19.�

The coronavirus causes respiratory illness, while viruses such as norovirus and hepatitis A cause gastrointestinal illness.

Norovirus and hepatitis A can be spread through food.

Food safety begins with cleanliness. However, some people have not followed the rules and calls to U.S. poison centers about cleaner and disinfectant exposures increased by 20% from January to March 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Be careful with cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting.

When preparing food, start with clean hands, countertops and utensils. In general, a solution of one tablespoon of unscented chlorine bleach per gallon of water is the sanitizer concentration for countertops and cutting boards.

Be sure to wash the surfaces with a detergent-water solution, then rinse, sanitize and air-dry.

If you use too much bleach in the sanitizing solution on food-contact surfaces, you could be introducing a chemical hazard, which could have severe consequences.

Follow the label directions when cleaning other surfaces. Never mix cleaning and disinfecting products (such as ammonia and bleach) because harmful, even deadly, gases can be produced.

Be sure to rinse all vegetables and fruits under running tap water, even those with skin/rinds you do not eat. Use a produce brush to scrub them as necessary.

Rinse produce before you peel or prepare it so you do not transfer dirt and microorganisms to the fruit or vegetable.

However, you can use commercial salads directly out of the bag without rinsing.

Even though you may have seen people on TV giving their fruits and vegetables a bath

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Margarita = 2-3 drinks

5-ounce glass of wine (12% ABV) = 1 drink

Not all drinks are created equal. Some can be the equivalent of three and even four drinks. Which is why we say speak in volumes and you’ll speak volumes about how much you’re drinking.

What Is Binge Drinking?

Here’s how the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines it: Drinking that brings blood alcohol levels to 0.8 g/dl. That typically occurs after four drinks in two hours for women and five in two hours for men.

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Mouth-watering oven-baked BBQ ribs

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No matter which method you swear by when it comes to cooking ribs — boiling, grilling, smoking — give your oven its chance to shine. You won’t be disappointed by these fall-off-the-bone ribs, which cook for 4 to 6 hours to achieve flavour perfection. You can prepare them ahead of time and reheat them on the grill for a few minutes before serving.

Keep in mind that ribs are traditionally served dripping in BBQ sauce, so don’t be surprised if a guest or two ask you for some.

It’s not a crime, but as the chef, it’s up to you to politely insist that everybody taste at least one of your perfectly seasoned ribs before cracking out the bottle.

Which two are exactly alike?

INGREDIENTS (Makes 8 servings) • 1/3 cup salt Cooked ribs can be stored in the • 1/3 cup paprika refrigerator for up • 1/3 cup chilli powder to 3 days.

• 2 tbsp. garlic powder • 2 tbsp. onion powder • 2 tbsp. dried thyme • 2 tbsp. dried oregano • 2 tbsp. dried basil • 2 tbsp. ground pepper • 1 tsp. cumin • 1 tsp. Cayenne pepper • 3 to 4 kg back ribs (about 1/2 rack per serving) PREPARATION 1.

The day before, mix all of the dry ingredients together with an electric mixer. Spread the dry rub on the fleshy side of the meat, pressing down firmly to ensure everything sticks. Place the ribs in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.

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Preheat oven to 275 °F (135 ºC). In a large roasting pan, spread the pieces of meat out in a single row. Carefully cover with aluminum foil, making sure the ribs don’t stick to the foil too much.

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Bake for 4 to 6 hours, or until the meat easily falls off the bone. If you plan on serving the ribs later, cut the rack into individual pieces so that they’re easier to warm up on the grill.

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