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Committee spends only 46 seconds on golf coach issue Activities director, principal says matter ‘has been addressed’

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Two weeks after a parent alleged that a Bowman County coach had left his team behind during a sporting event by driving

away in a school bus, the issue was brought up briefly at a committee meeting this week, only to be seemingly shuffled away.

The Bowman County Extracurricular Activities Committee spent exactly 46 seconds, from start to finish, to discuss the situation on Tuesday.

“It’s been addressed,” Tyler Senn, activities director and high school principal, told members of the committee on Tuesday morning, using the same phrase that

he did when discussing the matter during the Bowman County School Board regular meeting on May 10.

It was alleged during that meeting that the head coach left a boy’s golf meet during play, driving the school bus — and it wasn’t the first time it happened, according to the parent. The team was left without a chaperone and no other coaches were at the competition.

It was not specified how long he had left the event.

“In the interest of not knowing the full story I guess I would like to see the extracurricular committee visit with Tyler (Senn) and address it from there,” explained school board member Ann Fischer at the May 10 board meeting.

The board agreed not to act on the matter at that meeting and instead forwarded it to the school’s extracurricular activities committee.

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ING Y T A R B CELE ORIAL DA MEM

Betsy Dalrymple, North Dakota’s first lady, spent time in Bowman on Monday to discuss an important reading program called Imagination Library. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

BOWMAN

First lady Dalrymple helps jumpstart earlyage reading

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

May Ione Hande of Bowman sits behind cherished photos of her late husband, Norman “Bud” Hande, and her late father, Frank Willis.

(Pioneer Photo by Cole Benz)

REMEBERING OUR FALLEN HEROES

By COLE BENZ

What do the poppies signify?

It would be a tall task to find someone more patriotic than Bowman resident May Ione Hande. She has a long family lineage of military service that includes her father, husband, and brother-in-law, and said it is a must to celebrate Memorial Day each year. Her brother-in-law was killed in the Korean War, while her husband and father passed away later in life.

Hande’s late father, Frank Willis, served in World War I. Before he was deployed, he came to North Dakota from Wisconsin and homesteaded on a piece of land north of Rhame in Slope County. Her family still works the land of the original homestead purchased nearly 100 years ago.

Hande was born in 1926, and before too long she met the late Norman “Bud” Hande. The two dated at the time of Bud’s enlistment into the nation’s military during World War II. He was sent to Normandy, France, to fight for the Allies during the D-Day invasion in France.

Bud became a member of the 101st Airborne Paratroopers Division and spent nine months in a prison camp after being captured by the German Army.

Prior to his jump on that fateful June day, Bud had the privilege of shaking hands with Dwight D. Eisenhower, the then-Supreme Allied Forces commander, as he went from soldier to soldier offering words of encouragement ahead of the bloody battle.

An early command for the paratroopers to deploy led to the capture of American soldiers behind enemy lines, including Bud. “They let the paratroops out too soon,” Hande re-

By BRYCE MARTIN

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It was a warm, sunny morning as three members of the Bowman American Legion Auxiliary handed out the symbolic red, paper poppies around town.

Anges Kitzan, Charlotte Pladsen and Jean Feist approached random people on the streets and in businesses around Bowman on Monday, asking for donations in exchange for the popular poppy, in honor of veterans for Memorial Day. One-hundred percent of the donations go to benefit the nation’s veterans and military.

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two-dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. While Waterloo, N.Y., was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it’s difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day.

Moina Michael conceived an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial Day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and

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Bowman American Legion Auxiliary member Agnes Kitzan hands Josh Lindstrom several red poppies for a donation on Monday. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin) co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need.

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An initiative that provides new, free books to children in an effort to get them started reading at an early age brought first lady Betsy Dalrymple to southwest North Dakota this week.

Following a stop in Stark County, Dalrymple, sans her governor husband, spent about an hour Monday at Bowman County Public Library to meet with the library’s administrators and several board members.

Her reason for supporting the program, called Imagination Library, stemmed from her developmental psychology major in college along with a teaching degree. She formerly taught kindergarten through second grade in Fargo.

“It’s been a passion of mine for a while,” Dalrymple said at the start of the meeting.

Veteran country-western musician Dolly Parton founded Imagination Library in 1995 in Tennessee.

She began the program when she realized a severe problem with illiteracy in her home county.

Over 40 million books have been given to children across the country and around the globe since her initial launch more than two decades ago. The books go directly to the children at their home each month.

“What better way to get kids to love books,” Dalrymple said. “It’s the gift that keeps on giving.”

Research from control groups in Tennessee, Georgia and Michigan have released findings that children involved with Imagination Library become better readers and more prepared for schooling.

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IN BRIEF

Heitkamp hosts forum to tackle volatile cattle prices Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., brought together ranchers from across Southwestern North Dakota last week for a Cattle Forum she hosted to take on the toughest challenges facing North Dakota ranchers: low cattle prices and volatility in the cattle markets.

Heitkamp kicked off the Cattle Forum at the Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange by leading a panel discussion on futures market volatility and how high frequency trading may contribute to instability in the commodities market, which is having harsh consequences for ranchers across the state. She invited representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Chicago Mercantile Exchange – which oversees the cattle futures markets – to provide context on the low price environment. Ranchers and community members asked questions of a panel that included North Dakota livestock leaders to get an idea of how the current economic climate impacts them.

“Ranchers have been hit hard by volatile cattle markets, and today was an eye-opening chance to hear directly from them,” said Heitkamp. “As ranchers shared their challenges, the experts I brought out also provided insight on what’s going on in the commodities markets.”

More than 38M expected to travel holiday weekend AAA projects more than 38 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend. That is the secondhighest Memorial Day travel volume on record and the most since 2005.

Nearly 34 million (89 percent) holiday travelers will drive to their Memorial Day destinations, an increase of 2.1 percent over last year. Air travel is expected to increase 1.6 percent over last year, with 2.6 million Americans taking to the skies this Memorial Day. Travel by other modes of transportation, including cruises, trains and buses, will fall 2.3 percent, to 1.6 million travelers.

AAA expects most U.S. drivers will pay the lowest Memorial Day gas prices since 2005. The national average price for a gallon of gasoline on Memorial Day 2015 was $2.74 and $3.66 the year before. Today’s national average is $2.27. The North Dakota average is eight cents lower at $2.19.

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■ Youth Activity Day –10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Registration begins at 10:15) inside the 4 Seasons Pavilion ■ Bowman County Commission Candidate Forum – 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) inside the 4 Seasons Pavilion at the Bowman County Fairgrounds in Bowman.

■ Scranton Community Days, an all day event

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■ Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theater Performance in Bowman – 10 a.m. $30 per child, grades first through 12th at the Rouzie Recreation Center in Bowman

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■ Missoula Children’s Theater Performances – 7 p.m. June 17 and 3 p.m. June 18 at the Rouzie Recreation Center in Bowman

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Matt Purdue, the coordinator of Vision West’s Main Street Success Project, spent endless hours mulling over all aspects of the city of Bowman. When he was finished, he had created a “big picture” of Bowman. He shares the data with a full room May 23 at Bowman Lodge & Convention Center. (Pioneer Photo by Bryce Martin)

So, what’s Bowman really like?

Data project details city’s strengths, weaknesses

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

What do people think of Bowman? Not the outsiders but the actual residents?

How does it measure up to to cities of the same size, with similar amenities and comparable locations?

Those questions were answered by a survey project called Main Street Success recently completed, at no cost to the city, by Vision West.

Matt Purdue, the project’s coordinator, spent endless hours mulling over all aspects of the city of Bowman.

He plastered the walls of his office’s conference room with reams of paper boasting mind-numbing amounts of data and locked himself inside.

When he emerged, he had created a “big picture” of Bowman.

Purdue recently graduated from Dickinson State University with a major in political science and comprehensive social sciences. He was a distinguished graduate, the recipient of the prestigious Harry S. Truman scholarship and was named a 2016

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“Mr. Duletski and I addressed the concerns,” Senn told committee members at this week’s meeting. “We met with the individual and we’re moving forward.”

Senn made no indication of what that detailed.

Joining Senn at the committee meeting were Stacy McGee, school board member; Jonathan Jahner, math teacher and coach; and Charmaine Martian, music teacher. No members of the public appeared.

“It’s a personnel matter,” Senn told the committee. “Addressing (such) things in a public meeting is tricky.”

Senn told The Pioneer following the committee meeting that he didn’t want to make any further comment on the matter.

Though he indicated that nothing had been submitted into the coach’s disciplinary file and that the conversation Duletski and he held with the coach was only verbal, with no official

outstanding graduate.

His plan is to obtain a Master’s Degree in public policy.

While balancing his course load and extracurricular activities—and life as a college student—he ended up working with Vision West, a consortium of 19 oil and gas producing counties in the state that has become synonymous with advocating economic development in the oil patches of western North Dakota.

The recent graduate originally presented the results from the Main Street Success project in April at a Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce membership meeting. His presentation being such a success, he was asked by Teran Doerr, executive director of the Bowman County Development Corp., to present it again, which he did to a sizable crowd Monday evening at Bowman Lodge & Convention Center.

The title of the project, Main Street Success, wasn’t exactly reflective of its focus, according to Purdue, since the whole community was under scrutiny. Rather, as Purdue said a friend suggested, it’s the “metaphysical

documentation.

He also told The Pioneer after the meeting that addressing personnel matters in a public meeting could raise legality issues.

It is clearly stipulated in the North Dakota Open Records Act that discussion of personnel matters need be held during open meetings only, in which the public is able to be present. Items related to personnel should not be discussed in closed, executive sessions, excluding talk of negotiation strategy or when consulting with an attorney on pending or reasonably future litigation. The law applies to the whole gamut of public boards and committees.

Cody Jamtgaard, the coach in question, has served as head golf coach and assistant football coach since he joined the school as a physical education teacher in 2014.

Although both the school board and the extracurricular activities committee did not mention Jamtgaard by name, his identity was implied by use of his title as head golf coach.

See more on our website n Watch video of Matt Purdue

as he talks about Bowman’s industrial park, which he considers a strength

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study

Visit The Pioneer’s website at www.bowmanextra.com to access these additional features. place of Main Street.”

Six to eight North Dakota cities that carried similar traits, such as geography, population and more were involved with the study. The most closely related to Bowman was the city of Stanley in northwestern North Dakota.

Bowman’s participation in the project began with a focus group, held in the city, then progressed to the crucial component, a survey.

The focus group, comprised of a variety of local residents, business owners and community leaders, held discussion on many facets of the city including dining, community ethos, local progress, health, business, school-community ties and challenges and opportunities.

Purdue said 155 people, or roughly 10 percent of the city’s population, then completed the survey, which closed Feb. 28.

From there the data was painstakingly analyzed, presented and thoroughly discussed.

While 10 percent sounds minimal, Purdue said it was a great success reaching that amount. It marked the second highest amount of survey participants in the project, the largest group of which spanned from 31 to 50 years old.

Purdue acknowledged that a direct comparison between Bowman and Stanley, which experienced a large deal of expansion and change from the Bakken oil boom over the last few years, was a

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The number of North Dakota libraries involved with the program has climbed to double digits since it reached the state in 2011. More than half of all counties within the state feature a participant.

It costs $25 to support one child for one year. Twelve books of matching quality for that cost is unheard of, she said. The funding is made possible through donations from the community.

Dalrymple suggested the library reach out to surrounding schools or service organizations to become affiliates that would aid in raising funds for and advocating

tad unfair. But in many ways, Stanley was outranked.

The biggest takeaways from the study indicated Bowman being named No. 2 in two categories on the survey: Being a good place to start a new business and a good place to conduct business.

It also reported that most people surveyed shop locally in Bowman—a pivotal goal for the Chamber of Commerce—totaling 56 percent of those questioned by the survey.

It was noted that 78 percent of those surveyed wanted to see more energyrelated businesses but that the city was top rated for its cleanliness.

In a deeper analysis of the data, Purdue revealed the city’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

The biggest weakness was reported to be a lack of cohesiveness between the school and its community.

Purdue said that the city has a great sense of community pride, a strong agriculture based industry, though not overwhelmingly in focus, and that the economy was diversified.

Available spaces along Main Street were considered by Purdue as a strength, which he clarified was because some communities have no spaces open for new commerce. But the overall threat was the “narrow” opportunity for new businesses since the city “already has most of its bases covered” with certain existing businesses, he said. The city is more seeking specific, niche businesses to round out the commercial sector.

Purdue’s data painted a clear, relatively optimistic picture of the present status of the city. For the BCDC and Chamber of Commerce, however, it was not only a moment to reflect on the positives of the community, it became a point to which future plans could be derived to improve the city for the future.

“It’s a good show of what people want,” Purdue said of the data.

for Bowman’s initiative.

But to help Bowman’s library get started with its branch of the program, Dalrymple happily announced that One Oak and the North Dakota Oil Petroleum Council have already earmarked more than a $5,000 donation specifically for Bowman, and almost $1,000 for neighboring Slope County.

That donation will allow 221 children in the area to utilize the program for one year, according to Dalrymple.

“I’ve been asked before, what if we only do this for three or four years?” she said. “Then you’ve impacted children for three or four years. And that’s great.”

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Large oil, production water spill reported Fact checking the Bowman City Commission President Candidate Forum south of Marmarth

JUST THE

Facts

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

We pick some of the biggest questions and most important answers from the Bowman City Commission President Candidate Forum, held by The Bowman County Pioneer on May 16, and double-check the facts stated by the candidates, Lyn James and Chuck Whitney.

Here’s what we discovered.

“The industrial park is a very important piece of our future here in Bowman and I truly believe in that. Any time you have a project such as that, it takes many years for it to fill. ...

We can’t expect within five years that we’ll have it full, maybe not even 10 years.

But we also have to have an area that is shovel ready.”

- Lyn James

SOMEWHAT FALSE

The Bowman Gateway Industrial Park is by no means the first such project in North Dakota. The city of Stanley, in the northwest part of the state, established its own industrial park within the last decade, according to Denny Kesterson, Stanley’s planning and zoning administrator. Per his estimation, the businesses filled up the space rather quickly and presently there are only one or two sites left for sale. Industrial businesses such as concrete companies, truck repair facilities and oil suppliers filled the park. Kesterson said, despite the downturn in oil activity, it’s remained quite stable over the years.

“In terms of places where this money could better be used, something that is an elephant in the room, and nobody wants to face it, is the quality of our drinking water. What we deal with in terms of sodium levels and other mineral levels right now are in the barely acceptable range. There are people with health issues in our community who would perhaps be better served if we were to look at something, for example, an industrial grade reverse osmosis system. I have several colleagues in the Lions group in Canada who have done this; it doesn’t have to be a multimillion dollar thing.”

-Chuck Whitney (On surge funding spent for industrial park)

SOMEWHAT TRUE

The city of Bowman’s water quality is a topic that rears its head every so often. Many locals consider and tourists the water to be hard, and it stains sinks and porcelain bathtubs over time. However, the water is thoroughly tested every year by the N.D. Dept. of Health.

Each year the water meets levels deemed acceptable.

The annual water testing results are posted by the city each year in The Pioneer and available at Bowman City Hall. Considering a reverse osmosis system for the entire city of Bowman, a similarly sized town in Minnesota created water treatment system that utilizes the reverse osmosis process. It was built in 1998 in the city of Madison, Minn. The cost of the total project—including the new water tower, wells, and mains—was approximately $2.9 million and was funded by a $2.3 million Rural Utilities Service loan from the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture and a grant from the Minnesota Dept. of Trade and Economic Development of $600,000, according to the Minnesota Dept. of Health. The total amount of surge funding al-

located by the city of Bowman for the industrial park was about $1.85 million.

Remaining surge funds, being held by the city to ensure current projects are fully funded in case they come in over budget, totals between $600,000 to $700,000.

“You say you were opposed to spending the money for that project, however you did make the first motion to fund it at that location for $1 million.”

- Lyn James (To Whitney regarding vote to approve industrial park project)

TRUE

According to the official published minutes of the Dec. 1, 2015 regular meeting of the Bowman City Board of Commissioners, it was noted that Whitney first made a motion to fund the industrial park, at its current location, for $1 million.

It would have allocated the funds for water, sewer and a gravel roadway as needed for the first phase of the project. James asked three times for a second, but the motion died for a lack of a second.

An amended motion was then made by Commissioner Darren Limesand to fund the industrial park for not in excess of $1.85 million.

That figure included contingencies set by the engineer.

If not used, those contingency funds would return to the city. That motion was seconded by Commissioner Darrell West and it passed 3-2, with Whitney and Commissioner Mike Sondeland voting against it. (Whitney requested at the following meeting that further comments be added to his statements, including that “there are other locations near to and inside the city limits that are better ground for an industrial park.”)

“We did work hard to keep the budget as level as we could. The elephant in that room, unfortunately, is that games have been played with the values of our homes. Some of this we have no control over.”

-Chuck Whitney

TRUE

The Bowman County Board of Commissioners hired an independent, third party company to come into the county in 2012 and reevaluate property values.

The city commission has no control over decisions made by the county.

“When you look at the size of the budget, it hasn’t changed very much over the last three or four years.

That is the part where it has been a group effort to try and control costs. Is it higher than it was 10 years ago? Absolutely. Are your taxes higher than they were 10 years ago? Absolutely. … Since I’ve been on the commission, I’ve begun to appreciate (Lyn’s) example that our street lights—just one item on our budget that we pay for on a monthly basis—we take those for granted. No, I don’t think it’s a function that we’re literally thinking in terms of raising your taxes and spending more money.”

-Chuck Whitney (On city spending)

TRUE BUT CONTRADICTORY

It was said by Whitney at the start of the forum, in his opening statement, that he believed the city was spending too much. In this answer, which was a rebuttal to a question posed to James, he seemed to sidestep his original comments about his opponent leading a board—

on which Whitney has sat for the last four years—that spends too much. Since any time money is allocated for city projects, etc., it requires a majority vote of the commissioners, which means his opponent wouldn’t be the single reason for an increase in spending. Whitney did, however, acknowledge the increased spending in a follow-up question’s response: “The impression has to be that we’re spending more money.”

“I feel that taxation should always be a question for the people. I voted against the tax, I did not vote against the issue itself.”

-Chuck Whitney

FALSE

As city commissioner Whitney cast a vote during a city meeting in 2014 in opposition of putting the question on the public ballot of increasing the city's sales tax by one penny in order to build a new recreation center. Ultimately it was placed on the ballot and defeated.

Still, Whitney was adamant that he did not vote against placing the question on the ballot, but that he voted against the actual project. No votes were ever held by the city, concerning the most recent effort to create a new recreation center, besides Bowman Parks Director Chanell Walby’s request that the matter be placed on the public ballot in the following election.

“If our community was interested in revisiting it, certainly. I’m always open to whatever the community wants to talk about. I don’t believe that it’s even realistic at this point because I don’t believe they’re taking on any more users… We wouldn’t be able to hook up.”

-Lyn James (On the possibility of hooking up the city to Southwest Water Supply)

FALSE

According to Southwest Water Supply Manager and CEO Mary Massad, the western North Dakota water supplier would be able to hook up the city of Bowman, if it was interested. In fact, Massad said they had originally built in a capacity for Bowman, should it ever what it. She noted that she’s not sure how much of that capacity is left. Still, Massad said there are a lot of misconceptions and that a hookup to the service would be possible at anytime.

“If there’s one reason a business fails … it’s because of a lack of capital. Unfortunately we do not have that in our [inaudible] pockets to give. The other thing that I saw some years ago that our Chamber was doing, I don’t think it’s been doing recently, is some enterprise classes. There are people in our community who might very well be able to start up a business.”

-Chuck Whitney

SOMEWHAT TRUE

While capital is a big reason for businesses to close, the Bowman County Development Corp. has made available multiple programs that could potentially aid struggling businesses, such as micro loans and interest buy-down programs. The Small Business Development Center in Bowman also is available to help, working as a facilitator to familiarize to procure regional, state and national programs to further provide assistance when it’s needed. In addition, the Small Business Development Center has

hosted a number of breakout courses for the community on a variety of aspects related to business management, customer service, finance and leadership. The most recent of which was held this month.

“I said to this man at that time [Chuck Headley], if this were up to me, and it’s not.”

-Chuck Whitney (On a comment that he, if elected commission president, would fire city employees)

TRUE

The president of the Bowman City Board of Commissioners cannot solely terminate an employee. A majority vote of the entire board is required in any hiring or firing decisions. Following the special election for the city board in 2013, rumors began circulating around the city that led city employees to react with fear of losing their jobs with a change in commissioners.

Some members of the public have publicly alleged that the same thing would happen after the current election.

However, it would be up to the full board, not just one commissioner.

“We have worked tirelessly talking about the last four years to keep our taxes at a level playing field.

Valuation is something that plays into how taxes are figured and our city valuation in 2012, which is the first year that Commissioner Whitney came on board, was a total of $3,779,734.

In 2015, it was $4,846,234.

And so you see that valuation going up, which helps us keep things a little more level. Some is reassessment because of the value of the properties being sold, some of it has to do with new properties coming on to the tax rolls.”

-Lyn James

TRUE

The city’s valuation was set by an independent, third

party company hired by the Bowman County Board of Commissioners to come into the county in 2012 and reevaluate property values.

That decision was made because the county’s valuation ratio was out of compliance with the state. The city commission had no control over that decision. As valuations increase and new properties are added to the city’s tax rolls it is possible taxes increase. For example, if the city’s total valuation is $4.7 million that means its mill levy is worth $4,700. If the budget is kept level and that mill amount remains the same, from one year to the next after an increase, city property taxes would actually go down since it takes less mills to equal the dollar amount. If the city keeps the mills the same, then taxes might go up since the mill is worth more. When a resident of the city receives their tax bill, there are many different taxing entities listed, including the school, the county, the city parks and recreation department. Just because the city might have kept its budget level from the previous year, that doesn’t mean the other entities did.

■■Over 2,500 barrels of water, 400 barrels of oil spill in Bowman County FROM STAFF REPORTS The North Dakota Department of Health has been notified of an oil and produced water spill resulting from a tank overflow in Bowman County at a site operated by Denbury Onshore, LLC. The spill occurred May 18, approximately 8 miles south of Marmarth.

Initial estimates indicated approximately 2,500 barrels of production water and 400 barrels of oil were released. The report stated that a majority of the spill remained on the well pad. An undetermined portion of the release left the well pad and impacted pastureland located to the northwest of it.

Personnel from the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division and Department of Health are currently at the site and will continue to monitor the investigation.

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Local students receive college scholarships ■■ Marissa Skalicky

■■ Lane Jeffers

The Bowman Lions Club is proud to announce that Bowman High School student Marissa Skalicky was awarded a $500 scholarship from the local service organization.

She was chosen by the Bowman Lions over eight other applicants for her essay, “What is means to get involved and volunteer in your community.”

Skalicky will gradaute from Bowman County this weekend, and plans to attend Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D, in the fall. She is the daughter of Scott and Jessica Skalicky of Bowman.

The Lions Club would like to thank the nine applicants that applied for the scholarship and would like to commend them all for their wonderful essays and volunteer hours that they have given to the community over the last four years.

Lane Jeffers, a Bowman County High School student, was chosen as the winner of a $1,000 scholarship from Farm Credit Services of Mandan for his outstanding scholastic and leadership achievements during his high school career.

Jeffers, son of Jonathan and Deanna Jeffers of Rhame, plans to major in agriculture engineering at North Dakota State University.

The independent Farm Credit Services associations headquartered in Fargo, Mandan, and Minot award scholarships annually to students entering college in the fall. Recipients must be from a farming and ranching family, or be planning to pursue a career in farming or some other aspect of agriculture. Selection is based on academic record, personal attributes, vocational promise and financial need.

Chamber welcomes Selena’s steakhouse as member State Parks plan National Trail Day events

Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce board members Beth Hendrickx, President Emily Bostyan, Selena’s Mexican-American Steakhouse & Bar owner Barb Swanke and Vice President Nathan Lee stand proudly in front of the restaurant after welcoming her to both the community and as a new member of the chamber.

Solving your Allergy Mystery with Allergy Testing Allergy skin testing is a straight forward procedure that can help diagnose allergic sensitivities. Along with your medical history, skin tests can confirm whether signs and symptoms, such as sneezing, wheezing and skin rashes are caused by allergies.

Patricia Gilbert, Physician’s Assistant at Southwest Medical Clinic in Bowman, ND can assist you with solving your allergy mystery. With a special interest in Allergies, Patty is trained in confirming allergies and developing treatment plans that may include allergen avoidance, medications or allergy shots (immunotherapy).

Patty works closely with Dr. Gerti Janss in Rapid City, South Dakota who specializes in Asthma, Immunotherapy and Toxicology.

For more information please contact Southwest Medical Clinic at 701-523-3226.

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National Trails Day is being recognized by North Dakota State Parks on June 4. National Trails Day encourages people to step outside and be active. Take time to walk, hike or bike and explore the many urban and off-road trails of North Dakota. Remember to thank the many individuals, groups, organizations and volunteers that continuously work to sustain and develop our trail systems.

The following North Dakota state parks will be hosting events.

Beaver Lake State Park: Join a Ranger for a guided hike along the Nature Trail.

After the guided hike, take the opportunity to explore other portions of the Beaver Lake State Park trail system on your own. Meet at the park swim beach at 10 a.m.

701-452-2752 Cross Ranch State Park: Two hikes are on tap for Nation Trail Day. A morning hike will begin at 9 a.m. at the amphitheater. An interpreter will lead the hike through the Ma-ak-oti (Old

Village) trail featuring prairie bluffs and wooded areas along the Missouri River.

This basics of birding hike will last 45 minutes. At 8:30 p.m. it’s the Interpreter’s Choice hike. It starts at the amphitheater and will last about 45 minutes. 701-7943731.

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park: There is a 15K Trail Race and 5K Family Fun Run/Walk. Registration is from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Commissary Gift Shop with a cost of $20. Races begin in front of the Custer House.

Registered participants receive an official Ft. Lincoln t-shirt. 701-667-6340 Fort Ransom State Park: Spend the day at the Fort Ransom State Park in honor of National Trails Day. A Park Ranger led hike will begin at 10 a.m. There will be fees for both the park entrance fee and canoe rental.

Picnic dinner will be provided by the Sheyenne River Valley Chapter at 5 p.m. in the Park followed by an evening campfire.

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Park: A Ranger-guided hike through the park's native prairie starting at 2 p.m. The North Dakota bird checklist is available. Hike will start at the Guardhouse Interpretive Center. 701-337-5576 Grahams Island State Park: The National Trails Day hike will begin at 2 p.m. at the Grahams Island State Park Trailhead, located in the parking lot by the Sivert Thompson activity center.

Trail signs in the park will lead you to the trailhead.

Hike will be a park ranger/ interpreter guided hike covering about 2 miles of mowed trails. Trails wind through Grahams Islands naturally wooded areas of beautiful oak, ash, hackberry and a wide variety of shrubs. 701-766-4015 Icelandic State Park: Icelandic State Park is offering three guided hikes throughout the day, each starting at the Hillman Loop trailhead north of the primitive campground. A birding hike begins at 10 a.m. This hike offers the chance to view different bird species while walking the Bluebird Trail.

A bike hike will begin at 4 p.m. Bring your bike and helmet, both are required to take part in this trail ride.

Use all of your senses while taking part in a fun night hike at 9:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Door prizes will be awarded at all of the day’s hikes! 701-265-4561 Lake Metigoshe State Park: Celebrate National Trails Day at Lake Metigoshe State Park by participating in a guided hike along the Old Oak Trail.

Meet at the warming house and go for a leisurely hike along School Section Lake.

Please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and bug spray Lake Sakakawea State Park: A one-mile guided hike on the North Country Scenic Trail will begin at 2 p.m., starting at the Visitor Center. Be prepared with comfortable shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, sunglasses or hat, and appropriate clothing.

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Mock scenario spotlights train accidents ■■What the public doesn’t understand about trains could result in injury or death

By BRYCE MARTIN Pioneer Editor

Law enforcement and emergency medical responders have a difficult time when responding to train accidents. Considering a train’s weight, coupled with its speed, the damage caused is usually extensive.

A Burlington NorthernSanta Fe Railroad representative traveled to Bowman on Monday to provide training for specifically that scenario, which could be more prevalent in southwest North Dakota considering its vast stretches of railroads.

Because a train is not legally identified as a motor vehicle, the law becomes a bit more complex when investigating such accidents.

The train’s driver, called an engineer, and it’s conductor, who is responsible for train documentation, are typically the only witnesses when it comes to collisions. The factors usually contributing to collisions between motor vehicles and trains include misjudged distance, distracted driving, speeding to beat the train, and suicide or fraud.

But not all accidents and deaths occur at grade crossings.

It is seldom realized that anyone—not including representatives of the railroad—is actually breaking the law when they approach rails or rail yards when they are not within the public’s right of way. That means if a person is simply walking down the tracks, they are considered to be trespassing.

Railroad companies typically own several feet — sometimes up to 300 or 400 feet — on either side of the tracks. That space is not considered public.

The Bowman Police Department has had problems in the past with people walking across the BNSF tracks located to the west of the Highway 85 overpass in the city. That space is considered private.

BNSF maintains that they have a zero tolerance policy mostly because railroads want to avoid any potential injuries to pedestrians. Trains have very long stopping distances and slow working brakes, so it is likely an accident could occur.

It generally takes a train its entire length, once the emergency brakes are engaged, to completely stop its movement. So a milelong train (which could weigh up to 6 million pounds) takes about a mile to stop.

POPPIES

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was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Michael. When she returned to France she made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women.

This tradition spread to other countries.

In 1921, the Franco-American Children’s League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Guerin approached the VFW for help.

Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans’ organization to nationally sell poppies.

Two years later their “Buddy” Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans.

In 1948 the U.S. Post Office honored Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3-cent postage stamp with her likeness on it.

Members of Bowman Ambulance, the Bowman Fire Department and the Bowman Police Department go through the steps on Monday to remove an individual requiring medical attention from a train.

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Local law enforcement and emergency medical responders play out a mock scenario on Monday in Bowman where an individual aboard the train experiences an injury as the result of an accident. Train accidents are becoming more frequent, especially with the amount of oil activity.

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Your community’s views We want to hear from you. Send your Letters to the Editor via email to bmartin@countrymedia.net.

Summer, graduation and Memorial Day My heart is torn in all different directions as too many things land on the same weekend… state track, graduaBy tion, Memorial Day, LORI and the beginning of SOLA summer.

For the As this column Pioneer reaches you, school has been dismissed for the summer since Tuesday. If my son got his way, he’s already off to eastern North Dakota visiting family. It’s good he goes to spend time with grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins without Mom and Dad hanging around. Hopefully he’ll get to explore the farm we miss so much.

As our Bowman County Senior Class of 2016 finally gets to walk across the stage at graduation on Sunday, I have to chuckle as I read a post the other day that read, “Congratulations on getting through the easiest part of life.”

Now that the world is at your doorstep, my only piece of advice is to be sure you are following your heart and not what others want you to do.

If college isn’t for you, no worries. Many careers (including mine and my husbands) do not require a degree. We both spent four years in college accumulating loans up the wazoo to pursue careers in what we were already doing - retail and writing. But now I can claim I have a bachelor of arts degree in mass communications with an emphasis in print journalism. Meanwhile, Scott can boast a bachelor of science degree in business administration.

Doesn’t that all sound so fancy?

Some may not think of our jobs as careers, but they are. We don’t need fancy titles to be happy.

Our experience and hands-on learning taught us more than sitting in a classroom for four years. We paid back every last cent of those loans without the help of our folks, thank you very much. I am certainly not using my line dancing experience I paid for and Scott doesn’t refer to his fine arts knowledge one iota.

All I ask, graduates, is that you follow your heart.

By the time Memorial Day rolls around, many are too exhausted or are having too much fun at a lake, dam or barbecue to give the day the respect it deserves.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering the people who died while serving in our country’s armed forces.

Captain Cecil Brandsted, a cousin of mine, was from Amenia and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a navigator of a B-26B Invader for the 730th Bomber Squadron, 452nd Bomber Wing.

On March 22, 1952, Cecil disappeared and was never heard from again. According to reports, “after a terse radio message from Cecil Brandsted (the pilot) that he had spotted some enemy road traffic and was initiating an attack, there followed silence.”

It was further reported “several later flights that night were diverted to the area in a search effort, but to no avail. It has always been a mystery. They simply vanished without a trace.”

Without a trace? By another report, it was stated that a farmer heard the crew bailed out but one’s parachute did not open. Later that day it was also reported the farmer “observed three men in tan uniforms being marched past his home in SinyonNi under the escort of four armed guards.”

Cecil was listed as Missing in Action and was presumed dead on Feb. 28, 1954. He was 30 years old when he made his last radio call. I’ve read that his name is inscribed in the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial, something I hope to see in person some day.

It gives me the chills to read what little I can find on the Internet about a cousin I never met. Same height, roughly the same weight, blonde hair. I have a feeling I would have liked him as I always enjoyed visiting with his brother and sister; and his parents visited the family farm often.

I can’t imagine living my life not knowing what happened to my son or my brother. Never having the satisfaction of answers or bringing him home.

He made the ultimate sacrifice.

Now let us spend Memorial Day in a manner in which honors him and all the other service men and women who died for us. I’ll fly my flag for you, Cecil, and visit the local cemetery to pay tribute to all your brothers and sisters in the armed forces.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thank you for Highway 85 cleanup success The North Dakota Department of Transportation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of volunteers and many organizations who donated their time and energy during the US 85 Spring clean-up in western North Dakota recently. We would also like to thank Cal Klewin of the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway Association for organizing the weeklong event.

These wonderful volunteers covered about 200 miles of roadway and collected 1800 bags of trash from the roads and ditches along US 85 and other area highways. These efforts were unprecedented and have made a marked difference to the landscape along the corridor.

We are hopeful that an event such as this can set an example to everyone who lives and travels these roadways to help keep North Dakota beautiful by picking up litter and always disposing of it in the proper garbage receptacles.

Thank you to the following sponsors for their support: Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, North Dakota Department of Transportation, North Dakota Motor Carriers Association,

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, North Dakota League of Cities, North Dakota Tourism, Watford City North Dakota, North Dakota Association of Oil & Gas, McKenzie County, North Dakota Association of General Contractors, ND Lions Club, City of Bowman, City of Belfield, North Dakota Petroleum Council, Vision West North Dakota, North Dakota League of Cities and the City of Williston.

We truly appreciate everyone working together to help keep our state roadways clean of litter and for your efforts in helping to make North Dakota a better place to visit and live.

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NDDOT director

When bears attack Hat Tips By DEAN MEYER For the Pioneer

Sometimes things are so much more difficult than they appear on TV. I don’t care if you are solving crimes, cleaning the oven, curing a cold, dieting, or anything else.

Take a suicide for instance.

Now, on TV, if you want to commit suicide, it is a relatively simple deal. Grab a hose, put it over your exhaust pipe, in the window, and bam!

Now, I’m not encouraging suicide. It’s the hose part that bothers me. How can this person find a hose that easy in an apartment in a city?

One time we had a water tank froze up for about three weeks. We poured hot water down it. We put heat lamps under it. We put torches un-

der it. We swore at it. At least I did. I kicked it (not recommended). Nothing. No water.

Finally, Shirley suggested we put a hose over the exhaust pipe on the pickup, run it down the surface casing, and let the pickup thaw it while we played poker. That woman is awesome!

You would think on a ranch, with enough supplies to attack a small Muslim nation, you could find a hose.

Especially if a suicide guy in a two room apartment can. No way! The garden hoses were under the snow somewhere.

There are no hoses that fit over an exhaust pipe. There are no hoses that fit inside an exhaust pipe.

I finally borrowed one from a neighbors sump pump. But, if I had been going to commit suicide, I don’t think I would have wanted to bother him.

Oh, well, it’s thawed now.

Read kind of a cute story the other day.

Now, most of you know, I am not a deeply religious guy.

Like I said before, I may pray a little if I’m sneaking in on Thursday night. Or, if I need a

club on the river (that’s poker talk). Or if I’m stepping on a colt that hasn’t been ridden in three months.

Anyway, here’s the story.

There was this guy about fifty years old. And was an atheist.

He did not believe in God or a life hereafter. And he told his friends that. For years he denied the existence of a Greater Being.

Then one day, he was out hunting elk in the mountains of western Montana. He had fired some shots, missed and ran out of ammo. On his way back to camp, he stumbled into this grizzly bear.

Now, I guess this was a mother with cubs and he got between them. This old mama bear raised up and took after this poor guy.

He ran faster than he had ever ran before. He was taking ten yard steps, jumping deadfalls, and dodging trees.

Every time he glanced back, that old bear was little closer.

Finally, his lungs about to burst, he tripped and fell.

“Oh God”, he screamed.

“Save me!”

About this time things

came to a standstill and this voice boomed from heaven.

“How is it my son, that you have denied Me all these years, and now when you are in trouble, you beg for My divine intervention?”

The guy thinks this over, realizes it is quite hypocritical, and thinks of something else. “Well,” he says, “ You are right. I am probably beyond redemption. But You could make a Christian out of the bear!”

The Lord thinks this over and agrees. The guy smiles and looks back at the bear.

The bear lets out a low growl, folds his hands, bows his head, and says, “Thank you Lord, for this food I am about to receive!”

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OBITUARIES Evelyn (Nan) Austin, 80 Funeral services for Evelyn (Nan) Lucille Austin, 80, of Marmarth, will be were at 2 p.m. May 25, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker, Mont., with Terry Bagley officiating. Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery.

Nan passed away peacefully on the May 22, 2016, at the Fallon Medical Complex

AUSTIN Nursing Home in Baker.

Nan was born on May

5, 1936, in Bowman to Joy and A.W. (Babe) Graham, the fourth of 11 children.

She attended school in Marmarth. Nan spent the majority of her life raising her eight children and in her later years, her grandson and also at times her great-grandchildren. She took great pride in her role as wife, mother and grandmother. While raising her eight children, Nan would at times work at the nursing home in Bowman, deliver mail as a Relief Rural Mail

Carrier and work a waitress.

Her greatest love was for her husband, Cam, and her family. Even as her children grew up, she was always there, so willing to help in any way she could; even if only to listen and then hug you. Nan was always taking care of or doing something for someone; it seemed to be her calling in life. Nan was most content in the role of caregiver and would always put everyone’s needs before her own. She wouldn’t have had it any

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other way. She was a gentle, caring and loyal soul.

Nan was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 35 years, Cam; sisters, Betty and Gail; and brothers, Max, Jimmy, and Swede. She is survived by daughters, Chris Austin, Connie Schell and husband Ken, Cindy Austin, Doneta Spomer and husband Lee, Diane Hunsaker and husband Darrell; sons, Wayne Austin, John Austin and wife Kim, and Carl Austin.

Nan is also survived by 19

grandchildren, 20 greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all of the caregivers at Superior Care Villa and FMC Nursing Home. The care our Mother received was exceptional and your kindness and caring to us during her final days was immeasurable.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

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The Sunrise Foundation will accept applications from students originally from Bowman County, Slope County, Harding County, and western Adams County.

Retirement Party for Jim Long Join us as we celebrate the retirement of Jim Long, Thurs., June 2 from 2:30 - 4 pm in the classrooms.

Applications must be postmarked by July 15, 2016 and can be obtained by going to www.swhealthcare.net

Golden Lift Chairs $150 OFF HURRY ON IN! Pick out that perfect chair for Dad for Father’s Day! FREE processing of Medicare & insurance claims. FREE delivery and set-up within 30-miles of Hettinger. Contact West River Home Medical Services at 567-6086 or stop by the store located right east of the Hettinger Clinic.

For more information, please contact: SUNRISE FOUNDATION 802 2nd St. NW Bowman, North Dakota 58623 (701) 523-3214

Stork Screening Classroom 1 on Tues., June 7 from 2 - 5 pm Complimentary prenatal education • Tour of birthing wing • Staff-enroll in patient portal • All expectant mothers & support person encouraged to attend.

Please contact Patty Ness, RN to schedule at 701.567.6177 or patrician@wrhs.com.

Next month’s Stork Screening is July 5.

Living with Diabetes A series of group education sessions scheduled with Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs): “Counting Carbohydrates” on Mon., June 13 presented by Linda Nudell. “All About Diabetes” on Mon., June 27 presented by Barbara West.

Registration is required by calling 701.567.6203 or 800.732.0685.

Classes held in classroom 1 from 2 - 4 pm.

• Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ludlow, LCMC Sunday - Adult Bible Study at 3:45 p.m. and worship at 3 p.m., followed by potluck fellowship.

Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time • Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Rhame 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. – Worship • Bowman Assembly of God Pastor Ed Kvaale 523-5544 / bowmanag.org Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning worship • Bowman United Methodist Pastor Ron Olson (70l) 523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:10 a.m.

Wednesday night activities: Beginning @ 6 p.m.

• Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 North Earling, Miles City,

Mont. (406) 234-4572 www.breakforthbiblechurch.com Bible Study meets every Wednesday night at Bowman County Public Library from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Catholic Churches: St. Charles of Bowman; St. Mary’s of Marmarth; St. Mel’s of Rhame Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Bowman; 6 p.m. Marmarth. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 a.m. Bowman.

Weekday Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., Thur., Fri. Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. at Sunset Home • Bowman Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship & Sunday School 2nd Wed., 9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible study Every Wed., 12:00 p.m. – Sack lunch Bible study: Genesis • First Lutheran Church, Rhame 9:30 a.m. – Worship 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship • Lebanon Lutheran Church, Amidon June 5, July 17 - 6:00 p.m.

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Worship All other Sundays in June and July – 10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 11:00 a.m. Worship • Marmarth Bible Church Pastor Norman Rice 10:30 a.m. worship services • Mound Church North of Rhame, Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship service. Weather permitting • Pierce Congregational Church Pastor Mary Wiggins 11 a.m. worship • Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday Mass; 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass • Scranton Lutheran Parish May 29: 8 a.m. Haley Service; 9:30 a.m. Peace (Service of the word) • Seventh Day Adventist Pastor David Moench Saturdays - 9:30a.m. Sabbath School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church service

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28th Annual Fun Run & Walk on July 4 ”Sweet 2016 Fun Run & Walk” Registration from 6:30 - 7:15 am. Races start at 7:30 am at Mirror Lake Park in Hettinger. Registration forms on www.wrhs.com or email kims@wrhs.com Fun Run & Walk Raffle Tickets Raffle Ticket Prizes: Kayak/$250 • Beef Bundle/$200 Four Minnesota Twins Tickets/$200 • Kid’s Golf Clubs/$200 • Two Rounds W/Cart at Bully Pulpit Golf Course in Medora/$200 • Four Fitbits Charge HRs/$500 • Two Medora Musical Tickets/$85 $5 per raffle ticket! Drawing on July 4 at the Fun Run & Walk • Contact Kim at 701.567.6183 or email kims@wrhs.com for tickets.

Schedule Back-to-School Eye Exams Early Dr. Kludt conducts a thorough eye examination on children of all ages. For all your vision needs call West River Eye Center at 567-6133 for your back to school eye appointment.

College students schedule early too!

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Bronson’s Marketplace in Bowman is looking for FT & PT help: -FT Meat Cutter -FT Grocery -FT or PT Bakery Assistant -PT Produce Assistant -PT Cashiers Excellent benefits available.

Apply today at the store or www.bronsonsmarketplace.com (TFN bm)

THE BURLEIGH COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY is looking for an Assistant State’s Attorney II with Underfill. Burleigh County offers excellent benefits. To apply go to: http://www.burleighco. com/jobs/

II. For more information regarding this position visit http://www. mcleancountynd.gov/employment/

and sewer plans. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda.

• Project 2 - Installing electrical hookups from a central service panel in accordance to the ND electrical code to the sites as shown on the layout. The project shall include the Contractor to submit a design and layout for approval by the Owner and installation of said design.

Electrical Layout and Information may be obtained at the Bowman Rouzie Recreation Complex, please contact Chanell Walby for questions.

• Project 3 – Level and gravel newly designed sites as shown on the layout.

The project shall include the Contractor to submit a design and layout for approval by the Owner and installation of said design.

Site leveling Layout and Information may be obtained at the Bowman Rouzie Recreation Complex, please contact Chanell Walby for questions The Park & Recreation Board reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein.

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the Rouzie Recreation Complex at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 701-523-3896.

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Mineral and other oil/gas interests. send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (TFN) Looking For Junk Cars Will Buy: Junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701-928-0325.

Please leave a message. (TFN)

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Mobile Home Available for Lease June 1, 2016. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, No Smoking, No Pets. First and last and cleaning fee due at move in. Please contact 701-5275510. (kw 5/25) Two bedroom apartment in Bowman. Appliances, laundry, full basement and single garage included. No Smoking. No Pets.

Background check. Security/damage deposit $600. Rent $600 plus utilities and water. Call 701-2901738.

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HELP WANTED GENERAL MANAGER: Colton Farmers Elevator, S.D., 26 miles NW of Sioux Falls. Financially sound 110 year old cooperative seeking General Manager to oversee all aspects of the business. Total Sales of $24 million including Grain Marketing & Storage, Feed manufacturing, Agronomy, and seed. Preferred candidates will have supervisory / management experience with grain merchandising / marketing experience and working knowledge of farm supply operations; with an understanding of finance and risk management, and good communication skills. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/27/16. Call Larry Wojchik 715-781-2906 Additional information at: www.cfelevator.co

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NDSU EXTENSION AGENT, Family Nutrition Program/Dunn, Stark, McKenzie & Williams Counties, Killdeer, ND. Open until filled. Apply at: http://jobs. ndsu.edu/postings/7526 NDSU is an EEO/AA-M/F/VET/Disability Employer.

LEEDS PUBLIC SCHOOL, Leeds, ND is accepting applications for a science teacher. For further information visit http:// leedsps.ss8.sharpschool.com.

THE BURLEIGH COUNTY AUDITOR/Treasurer/Tax Department has an opening for an Accounts Payable Technician.

Burleigh County offers excellent benefits.

To apply go to: http://www.burleighco.com/jobs/ WANTED: SALESMAN to sell and deliver tools. CDL required.

Excellent opportunity. Call for more info, 701-676-2797.

PRESS OPERATOR WANTED for a Goss Community 6-Unit web press. Call Mobridge Tribune, Mobridge, SD, 1-800-5949418.

NAPOLEON CARE CENTER hiring PT RN, flexible scheduling, 12 hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, rotating holidays. Excellent wages, benefits, up to $3,000 sign on bonus. Contact: Melissa Glatt RN, DON (701) 754-2381.

NCC is an EOE. RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL: Full-time traveling opportunity, 60-80 hours/week, $12-$15/hour starting, meal allowance, paid lodging & benefit package. RAW, Inc. in Cooperstown, ND – 888.700.0292 | www.rawapplicators.com | info@ rawapplicators.com STREET DEPARTMENT POSITION: Operate heavy equipment/ mechanical skills. CDL License.

Submit resume by 5/30/16 to City of Lisbon, PO Box 1079, Lisbon, ND 58054, 701-683-4140.

MCLEAN COUNTY IS hiring one full-time Equipment Operator

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HELP WANTED!

» Bowman Lodge is looking to hire reliable, hard-working, and friendly personnel!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, P/T HOUSEKEEPERS & COOKS. Please stop in and pick up an application or email your resume to gm@bowmanlodgend.com. Any questions, please call 701-523-7750.

Bowman Lodge and Convention Center

NOW HIRING

Job Title: Restaurant Manager Company: Bowman Lodge, LLC

* Hire staff: Cooks, servers, bartenders, kitchen help, banquet staff * Train for consistency in service, food preparation, and inventory control Maintains: * Over-all restaurant quality & consistency * Recipe consistency * Liquor and food costs allowed margins * Physical inventory control * High standards in sanitation throughout the restaurant * Order food & supplies and deal with vendors * Maintain a pleasant, safe work environment as a team member and * Will work with and Report to General Manager of Hotel * Salary is based upon experience

Send Resume to gm@bowmanlodgend.com Mail to: Bowman Lodge 207 w hwy 12 Bowman ND, 58623

BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR For possible positions in the following areas: - Bus Driver - Para-Educators - Coaching/Advising Positions - Summer Maintenance/Mowing and Maintenance of Football Field - Kitchen Help (subbing) For an application of for more information, please contact the school at 701-523-3283.

CLASS A OTR DRIVER WANTED. Reefer/drive in. Home weekly. Starting .38 to .40/mile, DOE. Benefits: Health Insurance, SignOn Bonus, Paid Vacation. Bill (701) 527-7215.

HOUSING NEW 55+ COMMUNITY! The Meadowlands in Mandan. Many residential options offered, close to healthcare and retail; future plans include community center, pool. Call 701-712-1353, www. meadowlandspark.com APARTMENTS & CONDOS FOR RENT 1st Month FREE Starting $900/ mth! Silver Waters 55+ Retirement Community, GF. 1 & 2 bedrm’s, elevator, community rooms, Ht/wtr/underground parking included. 701-757-0926.

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE LIKE NEW 2008 Dutch home single wide mobile home on four beautiful lots or to be moved. Interested parties only. Call 701-428-3348.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LANDOWNERS: DESPITE DOWNTURN North Dakota farm land values continue to be strong.

Call Kevin Pifer for free valuation at Pifer’s Auctioneers 701-2385810 or kpifer@pifers.com BUILDINGS FOR SALE HOOP BUILDING FRAME for sale. Can be tented or tinned.

27’x60’. Easily raised for heigths over 20’. Asking $2600. 701/ 220-4244. Delivery available.

PLANTERS & SEEDING EQUIPMENT BUYING USED VALMAR and Gandy applicators. Call Paul at Daily Bread Farms. 763-2862037.

BULLS & LIVESTOCK FOR SALE 2 YEAR OLD Black Angus and Sim Angus Bulls. Quiet dispositions, good feet and fed a growing ration. Semen tested, poured and foot rot shots prior to delivery. Call Lawler Angus Ranch for complete EPD’s and pedigree info. 701-782-4280.

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lEgals Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 20th & 27th & June 3, 2016 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of Butte View Campground water, sewer and electrical project will be received by the Bowman Park & Recreation, Bowman, North Dakota at the office of Bowman Park & Recreation Director, P.O. Box 112, Bowman, North Dakota until 1:00 p.m., local time on June 10th, 2016.

The project consists of: • Project 1 - Water and Sanitary Sewer Service project: which consists of 1 and 2 inch water lines and 4 or 6 inch sewer services to camp sites in loops as shown on plans.

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Bowman Rouzie Recreation Complex located at 305 1st Street SW. Digital Contract Documents for the WATER and SEWER are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications for the water

PLUM ,8,244 MURP 175.50 1,578.

902.65 105.63 207.42 NORT MAX C NIK, K RICK, Egals ELECT Gas make up dollars; BCBS and Delta DITRIB Dental rates for 2016-17; ND DPI letter WELD announcing all requirements were met LISSA for IDEA; Activity Bus bids; and School TRIES CATIO Board election June 14th .

Old Business: A. no business was SPECI ROBE brought forth.

New Business: A. Letter of Resignation: ITED, Kathy Arithson’s letter of resignation was SWAN read. Holder moved seconded by Peter- SENKR son to accept Kathy Arithson’s letter of TIGER resignation upon the completion of the weed 2015-2016 school year. All yes, motion UNIVE RIVER carried B. Approve 2016-2017 Teaching Con- WOOD tracts: Peterson moved seconded by 1,443.

Homelvig to approve the following Check 2016-2017 teaching contracts; Amber Adams, $40,100.00;Heidi Bloomgren, ACT F $50,250.00; Dawn Bucks, $52,550.00; SCHO Amy Burke, $44,325.00; Erick Egan, SHIEL $40,700.00; Mary Fischer, $52,726.23; CANA Kyla Fisher, $38,000.00; Todd Frie, 1,504. $38,900.00; Sara Fuhrman, $58,950.00; CITY Jeremiah Hayes, $38,450.00; Sara DATED Kordovsky, $49,234.43; Charmaine 25.60; Martian, $43,850.00; Kim Oak- 189.00 land, $55,750.00; Amanda Rafferty, Public $39,575.00; Melissa Rothe, $38,450.00; TARA, Jaden Schoch, $39,800.00; Macken- COMP zie Sperle, $39,350.00; Tabitha Strom- TECHN men, $40,350.00; Jason Waskiewicz, MENTA $50,200.00; Grace Wood, $59,300.00; LEMM and Greg Yale, $60,550.00. All yes, mo- MOTT NORT tion carried.

C. First Reading of School Board Poli- AL, 42 cies: no business brought forth.

69.36; D. Grant Easement on 11th Avenue Proj- HOTE ect: discussion was held. McGee moved 430.00 seconded by Fischer to grant easement SPEAR on the 11th Avenue Project. All yes, mo- SPEAR tion carried.

TRINIT Nate Lee and Bryce Martin exited meet- DAELE ing.

WCS T Other Items/Committee Reports: A. Check RESP: Holder reported on the April meeting. Discussion was held with no motions AMAZ made.

COUN Angie Moser exited meeting LAND B. School Leadership: Holder and Lecoe Check reported on the April School Leadership meeting. Discussion was held with no APPLE motions made.

INC, C. Building- summer projects: discussion GOPH was held, with no motions made.

15.87; Laurie Braaten and Jolene Hendrickx ex- Check ited meeting.

D. Negotiations: Ancillary negotiations were discussed. McGee moved seconded by Fischer of an increase of $0.80 to the hourly wage (in addition to the hourly years of experience rate increase) and $2.00 increase per trip for route bus drivS ers. All yes, motion carried. Negotiations for administrative salary was discussed. CALL Homelvig moved seconded by McGee to Counc hold an executive session for the purpose Scrant of discussing negotiations per NDCC 44- the m 04-19.1 On a roll call vote 6 yes, 0 nay. attend Motion carried. President Bucholz ad- Alderm journed open session at 8:17p.m. Mem- chrzak bers present in executive session; Kevin PWS: Bucholz, Stacy McGee, Dan Peterson, gles; Ann Fischer, Russ Homelvig, Sharon Rober Holder, Tony Duletski, Shari Krinke, READ and Debbie Bucholz. President Bucholz Ness called meeting to order at 8:22 p.m. topic March discussed: negotiations strategy. Execu- second tive session adjourned 8:48p.m. Presi- AGEN dent Bucholz reconvened open meeting made at 8:50p.m. Peterson moved second by for Ap Holder to offer a $6,000.00 increase to vote, M the 2016-2017 principal’s salaries. Pe- FINAN terson amended the motion to include chrzak an additional sick day (10 to 11) and an financi additional personal day (2 to 3). All yes, a bala motion carried. & the

Dated at Bowman, North Dakota 16th Day of May, 2016 Chanell Walby, Director Bowman Park & Rec. Board Bowman, North Dakota Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 20th & 27th & June 3, 2016 STEVEN J. WILD, #04091 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No.06-2016-PR-00015 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ASHLEY SENSE, Deceased.

NOTICE OF HEARING TO: All heirs, devisees or other interested persons of the Estate of Ashley Sense, Deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that a hearing on a PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE 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 9, 2016.

Dated this 12th day of May, 2016.

SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. By: Steven J. Wild Attorney for Plaintiff PO Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 (701) 523-3112 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 20th & 27th & June 3, 2016 TIMOTHY A. SADOWSKY, #03611 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Co-Personal Representatives Case No. 06-2016-PR-00016 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORRAINE W. BOWMAN, AKA LORRAINE BOWMAN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned have been appointed copersonal representatives 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 Bruce T. Bowman, co-personal representative of the estate, at 15707 83rd Street SW, Rhame, ND 58651, Gwenn L. Jones, copersonal representative of the estate, at PO Box 297, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 16th day of May, 2016.

Bruce T. Bowman, Personal Representative 15707 83rd Street SW Rhame, ND 58651 Gwenn L. Jones, Personal Representative PO Box 297 Bowman, ND 58623 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 20th & 27th, 2016

lEgals BOWMAN CITY COMMISSION TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman City Commission will meet June 7, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing for amendments to Chapter 6 (the Zoning Code). Articles 6, 7 and 8 will be reviewed and discussed. The amendments are inclusive of all lands in the City and extraterritorial area and include but are not limited to the following: 1) new chapters; 2) amendments to existing language, including the creation of new land use designations; 3) deletions of existing language; 4) requirements for public hearings; 5) roles and responsibilities of the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Commission, and City staff; and 6) other text amendments, modifications and deletions as appropriately related to zoning matters in Chapter 6. No zone changes to property are proposed. To examine the case file for the project please make an appointment with Cheryl Ryan, Zoning and Planning Director, City of Bowman by calling 701-523-7627 or 701-523-3309.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th & June 3rd, 2016 Legal Notice of Election Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 14th of June, 2016, 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. Polls will be open from 8:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bowman City Hall and the Four Seasons Pavilion. Polls will be open from 9:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rhame American Legion Hall, the Marmarth Community Center, and the Amidon Court House.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th, 2016 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 The regular meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Bowman County School District Board Room. Members present: Kevin Bucholz, President; Russ Homelvig, Sharon Holder, Ann Fischer, Stacy McGee and Dan Peterson. Others present: Tony Duletski, Superintendent; Tyler Senn, 7-12 Principal; Tracy Lecoe, Elementary Principal; Shari Krinke, Business Manager; and Debbie Bucholz, Business Manager.

Members Absent: Tara Lambourn Guests: Robb Narum, Michael Heyen, Terrill Heyen, Tobiann Andrews, Connie Gaebe, Jason Waskewicz, Robin Welch, Nate Lee, Bryce Martin, Lori Sola, Marisa Humbracht, Mackenzie Sperle, Jolene Hendrickx, Laurie Braaten, Angie Moser, Pam Fisher, Robin Yale, Greg Yale, Jennifer Jahner, and Mia Stafford.

President Kevin Bucholz called meeting to order.

Holder moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the agenda. All yes, motion carried.

Fischer moved seconded by Peterson to approve the minutes April 11th regular board meeting. All yes, motion carried.

Fischer moved seconded by Peterson to approve the District Bills. All yes, motion carried.

Homelvig moved seconded by Holder to approve the Monthly Financial Reports.

All yes, motion carried.

Recognition of audience: Robb Narum spoke on concern for student safety at sporting events.

McGee entered meeting during discussion.

Administrative Reports: A. Elementary Principal: Reading Month; Math Meet; Mrs. Holder and Mrs. Martian’s Rhame Concert well done; 5/16 Bowman Grades 1-6 Concert; 5/20 Kindergarten Programs; Mrs. Moser’s Art show huge success; 5/17 Elementary Student Council Carnival; 5/18 Elementary Transition Time; 5/18 Bowman Field Day; Rhame grades 5&6 Science Fair; 5/19 6th Grade field Trip; 5/19 EMS week; 5/23 Kindergarten Screenings; 5/24 Kindergarten Open House; and 12:30 dismissal last day of school.

B. High School Principal: 5/29 Graduation at 2:00p.m. , request board members to be there by 1:30p.m.; 5/16 Senior Trip; 5/18 Grades 7-12 Awards Ceremony; 5/6 Seventh grade orientation with Mrs. Fisher and Mr. Senn; grades 7-12 current enrollment 195; Credit recovery position offered to Melissa Lazzara, HS English position open; announced April Students of the Month; assessment testing complete with an impressive effort from students; 5/20-5/23 Semester Testing; Harlow’s Summer Bus Maintenance Program; 7.5 period day for next fall with Pride Period added.

C. Superintendent: staffing and staff openings; Chelsey Schwindt offered Rhame Para/Secretary position; Oil &

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$21,54 Committee Meetings: 4/14 Hot Lunch, $4,742 Peterson and Fischer; 4/27 RESP Dickcall vo inson, Holder; 4/29 Extra-Curricular McBILLS Gee and Lambourn; 5/3 SLC Holder; 5/4 made RESP Dickinson, Holder; 5/10 Hot Lunch for Ma Peterson and Fischer. vote, M AUDIT There being no further business, meethave a ing was adjourned at 9:00p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Thursday, June 9th, at 7:00a.m. in the Rhame Campus Multipurpose Room.

Kevin Bucholz, President Shari Krinke, Business Manager Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th, 2016 Bowman County School #1 Board Report – For Newspaper ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, INC, 789.44; AT&T, 241.22; BAYMONT INN & SUITES, 240.30; BEST WESTERN PLUS RAMKOTA, 1,120.40; BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS, 25.04; BLOOMGREN, HEIDI, 12.31; BOWMAN HIGH SCHOOL ACT ACCT, 5,464.48; BOWMAN ROTARY CLUB, 357.00; BOWMAN SALES & SERVICE, 69.33; BRACKEL, LYNN, 50.00; BUCHOLZ, DEBRA, 194.40; CENEX FLEET FUELING, 80.66; CITY OF RHAME, 153.50; COMFORT INN, 632.00; DAKOTA DUST-TEX, 462.60; DAYS INN, 812.92; DULETSKI, MARY, 45.71; EGAN, ERICK, 28.86; EIDO CONNECT, 441.60; FARMERS UNION OIL, 2,925.97; FISHER TRACKS INC, 475,715.00; FOUR SEASONS TROPHIES, 1,062.40; FREYMILLER, LEONA, 100.00; FRONTIER TRAVEL CENTER, 26.30; HOLDER, BRIAN, 50.00; INNOVATIVE LEARNING CONCEPTS INC, 724.06; JAMTGAARD, CODY, 33.00; KB JEWELERS, 153.00; LECOE, TROY, 85.32; MAILFINANCE, 971.40; MARK’S

Bowman County

Tax Equalization Meeting

June 7th 2016

Bowman County Courthouse Commissioners Room Unorganized Township Meeting 1:15 p.m.

Bowman County Meeting 1:45 p.m.

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PLUMBING PARTS, 448.38; MDU ,8,244.79; MOSER, ANGELA, 84.24; MURPHY, THOMAS, 7.00; NDDTSEA, 175.50; NELSON INTERNATIONAL, 1,578.7; NETWORK SERVICES CO, 902.65; NEWBY’S ACE HARDWARE, 105.63; NJOS HEIMER, NANCY, 207.42; NORTH WINDS LODGE, 70.00; NORTHWEST TIRE, 57.31; OFFICEMAX CONTRACT INC, 216.56; OURADNIK, KELLEY, 51.00; PEARCE & DURICK, 1,002.50; PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC MOTOR, 604.45; PRAXAIR DITRIBUTION INC, 386.14; RANDY’S WELDING INC, 340.00; ROTHE, MELISSA, 7.59; ROUGH RIDER INDUSTRIES, 5,490.00; ROUGHRIDER EDUCATION SERVICES, 50.00; SCHOOL SPECIALTY, 52.55; SIMONSON, ROBERT, 231.00, SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, 136.50; STEIN’S, INC, 1,113.07; SWANSON, SANTHA, 252.72; THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORP, 432.59; TIGER ELECTRIC, 1,110.05; Tumbleweed Press, 799.00; ULINE, 636.01; UNIVERSAL ATHLETIC, 462.10; WEST RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, 217.35; WOODLEY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY, 1,443.68 Checking Account Total: 519,984.74

shut off if payment is not received immediately.

PWS REPORT: The Surge Fund Sewer Project is completed. The RV dump site is being worked on to make it safer and more convenient for dumping. Tony is interested in getting a rough cut mower.

He will look at different options. Tony will be releasing at the lagoon in the near future. Tony would like the council to consider a chip and seal project for the city in the future.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Deon Stockert and Kenzie Robertson from Advanced Engineering attended the meeting in regards to the Surge Fund Street Project. The Bid Opening for the Street Project was March 22nd. Three bids were received with Bituminous Paving coming in the lowest. EllDean Maychrzak made a motion to accept the bid from Bituminous Paving, Inc. in the amount of $666,796.50, for the Surge Fund Street Project Contract No. 1 and Alternate No. 1, Sheila Ness second, roll call vote: Henderson yes, Ness yes, Maychrzak yes, Sanford yes, MC. Sheila Ness made a motion to accept Amendment #2 to Task Order No. 1 for the Surge Fund Street Project, EllDean Maychrzak second, roll call vote: Henderson yes, Ness yes, Sanford yes, Maychrzak yes, MC. NEW BUSINESS: Statement of Interests and Petition of Nominations have been received from Robb Pierce for Mayor, Sheila Ness, John Truetken and Jason Anderson for Aldermen. The election will be June 14th. The Equalization meeting for the city is scheduled for April 18 at city hall. Dale Henderson made a motion to approve a Gaming Permit Application from the Friends of the Scranton Fire Dist., Brent Sanford second, roll call vote: Henderson yes, Maychrzak yes, Ness yes, Sanford yes, MC. Brent Sanford made a motion to appoint the Bowman County Pioneer the official newspaper for the city of Scranton, Dale Henderson second, roll call vote, MC. It was the decision of the board that wages for Tony Dillon should be evaluated.

ADJOURN: Sheila Ness made a motion to adjourn at 8:42 pm, Brent Sanford second, roll call vote, MC. The next city council meeting is scheduled for May 9th, 2016.

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 Dale Palczewski, personal representative of the estate, at, 12709 101st Street SW, Reeder, ND 58649, or filed with the Court.

to approve the county application, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Brackel made a motion to approve the April 19, 2016 minutes, with Bowman seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously Bryce Martin, Editor, of the Bowman County Pioneer, Josh Buchmann, Bowman County Sheriff, Rory Teigen, Bowman County Deputy Sheriff Doug Langhoff, and Bowman County Deputy Auditor, Mindy Schumacher, met for discussion on the provisions in the Bowman County Employee policy on employee conduct, and the violations of the policy, by Deputy Langhoff, occurring on April 5, 2016.

Bowman County Highway Superintendent, Neil Hofland, Gary Brennan, of Brosz Engineering and Gary Symanowski, Chairman of Gascoyne Township, met to inquire if the county would sell the township 1,000 yards of gravel. The adjacent township is located in Adams County and will assist with the labor. Brackel made a motion to approve the sale of 1,000 yds of gravel at a cost of 20% from the Gascoyne Township. Bowman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Steiner made a motion to approve the sale of 1,000 yards of gravel to Grand River Township, at a cost of 20% from the township. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Bowman County Housing Authority Board member, Margie Russ, met to discuss a Community Block grant available from Roosevelt Custer Regional Council. The housing authority will be requesting $40,000 to assist with requirements of the American Disabilities Act, for improvements to the Jesco Apartments. Abrahamson made a motion to sponsor their grant application.

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

Bowman provided an update to his telephone conversation with a representative from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. A meeting will be scheduled in the future to discuss a partnership on the costs of improving the railroad crossing located in the City of Rhame.

Steiner made a motion to approve the following election inspectors; John Burke, for the precinct located in the City of Bowman, Dave Urlacher, for the precinct located at the Four Seasons Pavilion, Tracey Hauso, for the precinct located in the City of Rhame and Ila Kelner, for the precinct located in the City of Scranton. Bowman seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

Brackel made a motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Slope County for the coordination and usage of a van, provided by the North Dakota Department of Veteran Affairs, for the benefit of Veteran patients who do not have transportation from their homes to medical facilities. Bowman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Steiner made a motion to approve the Clerk of Court Services, with Bowman seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye.

Motion carried.

Bowman left the meeting at 3:05 PM, to attend a meeting in Bismarck.

With no other business to discuss, Steiner made a motion at 3:43 PM to adjourn the meeting, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

The Bowman County plans to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to the State of North Dakota, Division of Community Services (DCS). CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities, principally for very low and low income persons through rehabilitation and preservation, economic/job development and public facilities improvements.

The application being considered would request $50,174.00 for assistance to Bowman County for the removal of architectural barriers at the Jesco Apartment Complex. It is estimated that approximately 100% of the funds would benefit very low and low income persons. Permanent involuntary displacement of neighborhood persons or businesses is not anticipated. Should it later become necessary to consider such displacement, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement.

If no feasible alternatives exist, required/ reasonable benefits will be provided to those displaced to mitigate adverse effects and hardships. Any very low and low income housing which is demolished or converted will be replaced.

A public hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Bowman County Courthouse to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions related to: • The proposed CDBG application is for removal of architectural barriers at the Jesco Apartment Complex.

• Community development and housing needs, including the needs of very low and low income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be addressed through the CDBG program, and • The performance of the Bowman County in carrying out its community development responsibilities.

Written comments are welcome and must be received by June 7, 2016 at Bowman County Courthouse, 104 lst St. NW, Suite 1, Bowman, ND 58623 or by calling 701-523-3130. Oral and written comments will be considered in deciding whether to submit an application for the proposed project. Written summary information will be available at the courthouse on May 27, 2016 until June 7, 2016 on CDBG application Bowman County intends to submit to the state. A copy of the application submitted to the state will be available for public review at the Auditor’s office after June 7, 2016.

Information and records regarding Bowman County’s proposed and past use of CDBG funds are available at the Courthouse during regular office hours.

Advance notice is requested. If special accommodations are needed, please notify the auditor at 104 1st St. NW, Suite 1, Bowman or call 701-523-3130 so that appropriate aids can be made available or by calling TTY: 800-3666888, Spanish TTY: 800-435-8590 or Relay ND Voice: 800-366-6889.

TAKE NOTICE that Daniel Flor, Marmarth, North Dakota, has sumitted water permit application No. 6847 to the North Dakota Office of the State Engineer for a permit to divert and appropriate water from Spring Creek, tributary to the Grand River.

The application requests a permit to appropriate water from Spring Creek, utilizing point(s) of diversion located in the SW1/4 of Section 21, Township 131 North, Range 102 West, in Bowman County, at a pumping rate of 1,300 gallons per minute during the operating season, for each year said permit may remain in force, with na annual appropriation of 250.0 acre-feet of water, for the purpose of irrigating 190.08 acres located in the S1/2NE1/4, SE1/4NW1/4, E1/2SW1/4, and the SE1/4 of Section 21, Township 131 North, Range 102 West, as shown on the map accompanying the application.

TAKE NOTICE that written comments regarding the proposed appropriation must be filed in the North Dakota Office of the Stae Engineer, 900 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0850, by 5:00 o’clock p.m. on the 27th day of June, 2016. The State Engineer shall consider all written comments received and prepare a recommended decision which will be provided to the applicant and any person who filed written comments. Those persons may file additional comments with the State Engineer, request an adjustment proceeding on the application, or both.

Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th & June 3, 2016

Referred Measure No. 1 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee to refer Senate Bill No. 2351, passed by the 2015 Legislative Assembly. Senate Bill No. 2351 would allow the ownership or leasing of up to 640 acres of land for the operation of a dairy farm or swine production facility by a domestic corporation or limited liability company. Senate Bill No. 2351 would also require the agriculture commissioner to develop reporting and monitoring rules to ensure compliance.

ACT Finance, 94.25; BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS 125.00; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH DAKOTA, 1,719.48; CANAD INNS GRAND FORKS, 1,504.00; CITY OF BOWMAN, 1,027.30; CITY OF RHAME, 153.50; CONSOLIDATED, 709.76; DICKINSON PRESS, FREYMILLER, ROBERT, 25.60; 189.00; GETZ, AMY, 837.50; Hazen Public School, 125.00; HOFMANN, TARA, 1,245.00; HORACE MANN COMPANIES, 1,137.76; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT, 175.68; INSTRUMENTALIST AWARDS LLC, 123.00; LEMMON HIGH SCHOOL, 250.00; MOTT-REGENT HIGH SCHOOL, 60.00; NORTH DAKOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL, 42.75; PETERSON, TRACY, 69.36; PRAXAIR, 231.58; RADISSON HOTEL, 160.20; REGION X MUSIC, 430.00; ROTHE, MELISSA, 861.00; SPEARFISH HIGH SCHOOL, 80.00; SPEARFISH MIDDLE SCHOOL, 30.00; TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL, 125.00; VAN DAELE BUS SERVICE, 19,939.56; WCS TELCOM,242.10 Checking Account Total: 31,713.38 AMAZON MARKETPLACE, 279.53; DISCOUNT MUGS.COM, 137.40; LON THE LAND OF NOD, 266.87 Checking Account Total: 683.80 APPLEONLINE, 1.29; DAKTRONICS, INC, 2,335.00; FIVE GUYS, 13.09; GOPHER SPORTS, 25.95; SHOPKO, 15.87; VWR INTERNATIONAL, 55.52 Checking Account Total: 2,446.72 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met Monday, April 11th, 2016, at Scranton City Hall. Robb Pierce called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. In attendance were Mayor Robb Pierce; Aldermen: Sheila Ness, EllDean Maychrzak, Brent Sanford, Dale Henderson; PWS: Tony Dillon; Auditor: Kari Ruggles; Visitors: Deon Stockert, Kenzie Robertson.

READING OF THE MINUTES: Sheila Ness made a motion to approve the March minutes, EllDean Maychrzak second, roll call vote, MC. AGENDA APPROVAL: Dale Henderson made a motion to approve the agenda for April, Sheila Ness second, roll call vote, MC. FINANCIAL REPORTS: EllDean Maychrzak made a motion to approve the financial reports for April 7th, 2016 with a balance for the city of $2,235,137.11 & the Parkboard General Fund of $21,541.29 & Improvement Fund of $4,742.45, Brent Sanford second, roll call vote, MC. BILLS PRESENTED: Brent Sanford made a motion to pay all bills presented for March, Sheila Ness second, roll call vote, MC. AUDITOR/PARKBOARD REPORT: We have a resident that will have their water

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR MARCH 2016: EFT IRS $1,099.54; EFT BCBS $1,306.87; 6931 Main Bar $50.00; 6932 Tony Dillon $3,069.95; 6933 Parkboard $163.80; 6934 Brosz Engineering $5,967.50; 6935 Country Media $323.70; 6936 SW Dist. Health Unit $60.00; 6937 Parkboard $6,071.90; 6938 Coyle Electric $97.00; 6939 Visa $455.55; 6940 Kari Ruggles $1,288.28; 6941 Southwest Water $2,531.93; 6942 CNH $1,731.28; 6943 Void 6944 Starion Bond Services $25,014.25; 6945 Dakota Supply Group $680.60; 6946 One Call $2.20; 6947 City of Bowman $4,356.00; 6948 Scranton Equity $543.05; 6949 Super Valu $4.13; 6950 MDU $1,778.74; 6951 Void Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th and June 3rd & 11th, 2016 TIMOTHY A. SADOWSKY, #03611 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701-523-3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2016-PR-00018 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD J. PALCZEWSKI, AKA RICHARD PALCZEWSKI, 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

Dated this 23rd day of May, 2016.

Dale Palczewski, Personal Representative 12709 101st Street SW Reeder, ND 58649 SADOWSKY AND WILD LAW OFFICE, P.C. P.O. BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th, 2016 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on May 3, 2016, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel and Ken Steiner. Chairman Braaten called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. Braaten asked for corrections or additions to the agenda. Bowman will provide an update to his recent telephone conversation with a member of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe management team in reference to the quote submitted to the City of Rhame for future improvements to the railroad crossing.

Abrahamson made a motion to approve the agenda, with Brackel seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

The following vouchers were approved by a motion made by Brackel, with Steiner seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously.

5781-5839 April Payroll $172,077.61; 24611-24624 Social Welfare $3,268.10; 24630 Advanced Business Methods $880.28; 24631 Bowman County Treasurer $177.99; 24632 Shane Biggs $67.43; 24633 Brosz Engineering $28,612.50; 24634 Bowman Sales & Service $984.80; 24635 Butler Machinery $195.00; 24636 Chief Law Enforcement $108.97; 24637 Consolidated $134.00; 24638 Dacotah Paper $493.79; 24639 Dakota Western Insurance $50.00; 24640 Electronic Communications $52.00; 24641 Fisher Sand & Gravel $17,907.00; 24642 Fox Hills Fencing $13,063.00; 24643 Farmer’s Union Oil Company $10,563.82; 24644 Grand River Trucking $3,780.25; 24645 Great Plains Directory $205.80; 24646 IBS, Inc. $250.53; 24647 Jim’s Repair $157.50; 24648 John Deere Financial $491.52; 24649 Tiffany Kees $49.68; 24650 Keller Transport $1,611.25; 24651 KPOK $40.00; 24652 MCI $90.82; 24653 Anita McLaughlin $61.56; 24654 MDU $2,078.11; 24655 Millie’s Stitching $19.50; 24656 Melvin Miller Construction $65.00; 24657 ND Association of Counties $30.00; 24658 NDPOA $30.00; 24659 Newby’s Ace Hardware $294.84; 24660 Northwest Tire $2,362.16; 24661 Paystubz $252.00; 24662 Peters Trucking $3,926.50; 24663 Western Edge Realty $200.00; 24664 Wilson Construction $720.00 Minnehaha Township Board members Chad Getz, Scott Hansen, and Lois Anderson, met to provide their approval of the Beer/Wine License application, submitted for the Haley Dam Marina.

Leland Sather, Bowman County Water Resource Board member, Bill and Dora Nelson, new managers of the Haley Dam Marina were also present. The consent is based upon the rules and regulation, as stated in the resolution previously approved, which all previous managers were required to be in compliance with. Steiner made a motion

Rick Braaten (S) Chairman Board of Bowman County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (S) Bowman County Auditor Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is given that on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the polling places in the various precincts in the County of Bowman, an election will be held for the election of state, district, county, city and school officers, which election will be opened at 8:00 a.m. and will continue open until 7:00 p.m. of that day.

The arrangement of candidate names appearing on ballots in your precinct may vary from the published sample ballot, depending upon the precinct and legislative district in which you reside.

SEE SAMPLE BALLOT BELOW Dated this 23rd day of May, 2016 Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 27th & June 3, 2016 NOTICE OF APPLICATION ON PETITION FOR APPROPRIATION OF WATER FROM SPRING CREEK TRIBUTARY TO THE GRAND RIVER

Dated at Bismarck, North Dakota, on May 12, 2016. /s/ Todd Sando, P.E. North Dakota State Engineer 900 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0850 Published in the Bowman County Pioneer May 20th & 27th, 2016 ANALYSIS OF THE STATEWIDE MEASURE APPEARING ON THE ELECTION BALLOT JUNE 14, 2016 The following analysis is for the one measure appearing on the ballot for the statewide election occurring on June 14, 2016. This publication is required by section 16.1-01-07 of the North Dakota Century Code to enable voters to become familiar with the effect of proposed measures. The full text of the measure is available on the Secretary of State’s website at vote.nd.gov or by requesting a copy from the Elections Unit, Secretary of State’s office at (800) 352-0867, ext. 328-4146, or from the office of any County Auditor.

Analysis of Referred Measure No. 1

Voting “YES” means you approve Senate Bill No. 2351 as summarized above.

Voting “NO” means you do not approve Senate Bill No. 2351 as summarized above.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to Title 114 and include the following: Article 114-01 General Administration, Article 114-02 License Requirements, Article 114-03 Disciplinary Process, and Article 114-04 Standards of Practice.

North Dakota Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners will hold a public hearing to address adoption of North Dakota Administrative Code Title 114.

Brynhild Haugland Rm ND State Capitol West Entrance 600 East Boulevard Ave Bismarck, ND Tues., June 21, 2016 11:00 AM The purpose of the adoption of the rules is to implement Title 114 as required by the passage of Chapter 43-62 Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy practice act.

The proposed rules will have an impact on the regulated community in excess of $50,000. No taking of real property is involved in this rulemaking action. The proposed rules may be reviewed at the ofce of the North Dakota Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners, 2900 E Broadway Ave, P.O. Box 398, Bismarck, ND 58501. A copy of the proposed rules may be requested by writing the above address or calling (701) 224-1815. The proposed rules will be available on the North Dakota Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners website. Written or oral comments on the proposed rules may be sent to the above address or the Contact Us section of the website at www.ndmirtboard.com or email at info@ndmirtboard.com. Comments received by July 1, 2016 the date the comment period closes, will be fully considered. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakota Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners at the above phone number or address at least one week prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 20th day of May 2016 Shirley Porter, President North Dakota Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners P.O. Box 398, Bismarck, ND

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12747 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Envision Insurance Company In the state of OH Tota Assets 322,771,467 Total Liabilities 281,649,432 Common Capital Stock 2,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 30,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 23,700,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 3,555,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) (8,132,965) Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 51,122,035 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 332,771,467 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 326,725.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 357,566.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017.

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

And Surplus 421,196,671 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 349,440.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 557,800.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 1,737.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017.

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

Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 825,553,430 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 366,069,786 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,194,123,216 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 18,822,785,851 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 4,767,991.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 580,144.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 99,631.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 44,771.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

62952 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Equitable Life and Casualty Insurance Company In the state of UT Total Assets 306,439,164 Total Liabilities 260,208,568 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 43,730,596 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 46,230,596 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 306,439,164 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 40,445.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 66,908.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 3,212,693.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 4,021,312.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 62510 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the EquiTrust Life Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 15,881,346,105 Total Liabilities 15,062,373,115 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 644,666,772 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 171,306,218 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 818,972,990 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 15,881,346,105 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 8,830,076.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 2,091,642.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

70742 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Family Benefit Life Insurance Company In the state of MO Total Assets 98,661,675 Total Liabilities 88,352,712 Common Capital Stock 1,604,378 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 1,010,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 9,151,471 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 1,456,886 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 10,308,963 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 98,661,675 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 63088 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 8,402,043,828 Total Liabilities 7,798,982,177 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 130,982,867 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 469,578,784 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 603,061,651 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 8,402,043,828 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 8,783,147.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 4,221,970.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 59,684.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 7,671.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its

63177 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Farmers New World Life Insurance Company In the state of WA Total Assets 7,048,914,618 Total Liabilities 6,567,429,145 Common Capital Stock 6,599,833 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 3,199,470 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 471,686,170 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 481,485,473 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 7,048,914,618 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 1,827,679.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,316,225.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 43,092.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 22,926.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 63274 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 19,810,067,505 Total Liabilities 18,571,109,769 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 225,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 700,597,494 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 310,360,244 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,238,957,738 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 19,810,067,507 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 1,109,300.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 2,468,849.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 63290 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Fidelity Life Association, A Legal Reserve Company In the state of IL Total Assets 421,196,671 Total Liabilities 286,607,478 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 132,089,193 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 134,589,193 Total Liabilities, Capital

71870 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company In the state of MO Total Assets 864,224,832 Total Liabilities 695,224,507 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 3,000,000 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 1,621,653 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 495,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 167,127,470 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 5,743,798 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 169,000,325 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 864,224,832 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 12,502.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 15,040.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 3,612,616.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 2,054,630.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 71455 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Financial American Life Insurance Company In the state of KS Total Assets 10,002,943 Total Liabilities 6,375,303 Common Capital Stock 2,530,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 34,570,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) (33,472,360) Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 3,627,640 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 10,002,943 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums (864.00) Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written (86.00) Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance

90328 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the First Health Life & Health Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 582,863,316 Total Liabilities 291,581,996 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 19,274,995 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 373,525,216 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 12,540,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) (116,558,891) Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 291,281,320 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 582,863,316 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 37.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 2,291,419.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,781,295.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 63495 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Foresters Life Insurance and Annuity Company In the state of NY Total Assets 1,932,933,833 Total Liabilities 1,872,616,060 Common Capital Stock 2,538,162 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 6,496,180 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 51,283,431 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 60,317,773 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,932,933,833 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 36,956.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 91642 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Forethought Life Insurance Company In the state of IN Total Assets 18,822,785,851 Total Liabilities 17,628,662,635 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0

73504 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Generation Life Insurance Company In the state of AZ Total Assets 32,197,448 Total Liabilities 2,218,138 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 33,337,361 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) (5,858,051) Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 29,979,310 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 32,197,448 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 65536 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Company In the state of VA Total Assets 23,410,503,029 Total Liabilities 21,741,722,855 Common Capital Stock 25,651,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 1,485,172,431 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 157,956,743 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,668,780,174 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 23,410,503,029 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 5,938,464.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 5,636,267.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 181,431.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 245,725.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2015 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2017.

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

Total Assets 635,565,515 Total Liabilities 367,539,021 Common Capital Stock 3,262,704 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 14,162,016 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 39,847,998 Unassigned funds (surplus) 210,753,776 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 268,026,494 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 635,565,515 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 92,103.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 340,976.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 67,198.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 63,634.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

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

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

DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Guggenheim Life and Annuity Company In the state of NY Total Assets 13,397,732,197 Total Liabilities 12,735,065,857 Common Capital Stock 2,750,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 400,000,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 259,916,340 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 662,666,340 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 13,397,732,197 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 8,132,135.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,091,640.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

64505 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Homesteaders Life Company In the state of IA Total Assets 2,623,884,501 Total Liabilities 2,455,209,077 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 6,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 162,675,424 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 168,675,424 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,623,884,501 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 223,416.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 512,209.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

70025 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Genworth Life Insurance Company In the state of DE Total Assets 38,504,308,983 Total Liabilities 35,763,561,505 Common Capital Stock 4,561,258 Preferred Capital Stock 300,000 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 3,125,742,875 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) (328,573,854) Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 61,282,801 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 2,740,747,478 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 38,504,308,983 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 1,276,421.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 4,086,497.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 6,152,705.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 6,776,444.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 70939 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Gerber Life Insurance Company In the state of NY Total Assets 3,088,339,784 Total Liabilities 2,792,543,717 Common Capital Stock 148,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 23,409,332 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 123,886,735 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 295,796,067 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 3,088,339,784 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 747,018.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 95,672.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 745,244.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 492,158.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Golden Rule Insurance Company In the state of IN

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63312 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Great American Life Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 25,935,988,066 Total Liabilities 24,214,649,342 Common Capital Stock 2,512,500 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 777,479,593 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 941,346,631 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,721,338,724 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 25,935,988,066 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 13,185,861.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 2,010,232.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 68322 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company In the state of CO Total Assets 54,460,510,086 Total Liabilities 53,345,745,872 Common Capital Stock 7,232,986 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 527,873,857 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 597,339,103 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) (17,681,732) Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,114,764,214 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 54,460,510,086 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 59,914,203.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 4,688,941.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 155,719.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 150,797.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

78778 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company Inc In the state of DE Total Assets 15,883,417,869 Total Liabilities 15,623,655,783 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 381,500,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) (124,237,914) Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 259,762,086 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 15,883,417,869 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 1,723,319,454.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,321,495,702.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 64246 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America In the state of NY Total Assets 48,120,890,403 Total Liabilities 42,031,219,911 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 845,262,608 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 38,909,732 Unassigned funds (surplus) 5,205,498,152 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 6,089,670,492 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 48,120,890,403 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 3,619,568,076.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 2,150,156,162.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 2,907,972,715.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,948,071,669.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING

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70815 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company In the state of CT Total Assets 8,990,234,726 Total Liabilities 7,340,850,885 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 356,008,466 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 1,300,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,291,575,375 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,651,383,841 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 8,992,234,726 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 2,969,394.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,540,960.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 2,506,894.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 2,281,948.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 88072 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Hartford Life Insurance Company In the state of CT Total Assets 114,420,864,730 Total Liabilities 109,481,393,583 Common Capital Stock 5,690,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 3,772,201,966 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,161,579,181 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 4,939,471,147 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 114,420,864,730 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 31,917,979.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 23,456,675.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 58,712.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 158,171.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

92711 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the HCC Life Insurance Company In the state of IN Total Assets 921,472,064 Total Liabilities 366,794,961 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 317,289,323 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 232,887,780 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 552,677,103 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 919,472,064 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 159.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 1,364,935.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 301,420.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 71768 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the HM Health Insurance Company In the state of PA Total Assets 199,085,762 Total Liabilities 167,591,393 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 16,261,721 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 28,577,880 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) (15,845,232) Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 31,494,369 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 199,085,762 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

64513 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Horace Mann Life Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 8,358,804,022 Total Liabilities 7,936,910,029 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 43,703,683 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 375,690,309 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 421,893,992 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 8,358,804,021 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 14,010,011.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 6,597,327.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 232,343.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 82,688.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 60052 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Humana Benefit Plan of Illinois, Inc. In the state of IL Total Assets 197,585,103 Total Liabilities 67,209,391 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 125,300,000 Surplus Notes 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund Other than special surplus funds 12,529,691 Unassigned funds (surplus) (9,953,979) Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Total Capital and Surplus 130,375,712 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 197,585,103 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Premiums Earned 15,785.00 Total Amount Incurred 22,626.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 211,655,276 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 0 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 211,655,276 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,388,934,930 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 424,503.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 286,898.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 369,003.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 161,154.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

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

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

In the state of PA Total Assets 8,141,585,713 Total Liabilities 6,646,244,527 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 79,543,685 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,413,297,501 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,495,341,186 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 8,141,585,713 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 1,360,026.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,488,829.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 2,128,596.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,431,312.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

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

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

of the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company In the state of IN Total Assets 213,891,333,200 Total Liabilities 206,774,211,431 Common Capital Stock 25,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 1,640,752,427 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 3,324,331,561 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 5,017,553 Unassigned funds (surplus) 2,122,020,228 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 7,117,121,769 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 213,891,333,200 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 50,326,597.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 38,521,868.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 10,096,934.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 4,659,746.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

73288 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Humana Insurance Company In the state of WI Total Assets 6,583,312,265 Total Liabilities 2,941,226,223 Common Capital Stock 8,833,336 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 2,007,090,432 Surplus Notes 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund Other than special surplus funds 406,722,730 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,219,439,544 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Total Capital and Surplus 3,642,086,042 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 6,583,312,265 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Premiums Earned 34,366,069.00 Total Amount Incurred 25,879,753.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 91693 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the IA American Life Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 229,230,385 Total Liabilities 96,042,600 Common Capital Stock 11,640,370 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 50,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 130,225,906 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) (58,678,491) Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 133,187,785 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 229,230,385 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 406.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 5,130.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 64580 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company In the state of Il Total Assets 1,388,934,930 Total Liabilities 1,177,279,654 Common Capital Stock 0

74780 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Integrity Life Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 6,844,346,105 Total Liabilities 6,165,783,685 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 613,163,872 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 62,398,548 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 678,562,420 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 6,844,346,105 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 1,026,137.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 387,078.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 65056 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Jackson National Life Insurance Company In the state of MI Total Assets 189,096,799,963 Total Liabilities 184,378,348,690 Common Capital Stock 13,800,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 249,456,594 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 3,233,811,448 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund (355,525,047) Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,576,908,278 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 4,718,451,273 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 189,096,799,963 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 95,931,616.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 42,819,434.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 245,428.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 900,593.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

93610 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the John Hancock Health & Life Insurance Company In the state of MA Total Assets 11,150,505,463 Total Liabilities 10,445,877,320 Common Capital Stock 10,955,800 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 600,622,131 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 93,050,212 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 704,628,143 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 11,150,505,463 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 10,287.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 101,409.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 51,082.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 65838 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) In the state of MI Total Assets 227,843,141,661 Total Liabilities 222,399,348,633 Common Capital Stock 4,728,939 Preferred Capital Stock 100,000 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 990,001,301 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 3,196,310,260 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,252,652,528 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 5,443,793,028 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 227,843,141,661 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 68,241,621.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 67,937,910.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 5,044,606.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 762,564.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 65498 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Life Insurance Company of North America

65528 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Life Insurance Company of The Southwest In the state of TX Total Assets 14,680,991,911 Total Liabilities 13,840,102,882 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 30,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 183,972,114 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 623,916,915 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 840,889,029 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 14,680,991,911 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 674,829.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 312,685.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 462.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 91898 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Lifecare Assurance Co In the state of AZ Total Assets 2,113,100,664 Total Liabilities 2,005,934,450 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 8,259,742 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 96,406,472 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 107,166,214 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,113,100,664 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

99724 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Lifeshield National Insurance Company In the state of OK Total Assets 69,413,673 Total Liabilities 45,609,134 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 1,000,504 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 20,304,035 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 23,804,539 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 69,413,673 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 228.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 65595 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Lincoln Benefit Life Company In the state of NE Total Assets 11,701,128,350 Total Liabilities 11,145,899,807 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 171,002,851 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 381,725,692 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 55,228,548 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 11,701,128,350 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 2,173,964.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 2,955,364.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 2,014,498.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 4,070,391.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015

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65781 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Madison National Life Insurance Company Inc In the state of WI Total Assets 256,860,233 Total Liabilities 140,207,837 Common Capital Stock 3,600,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 24,796,883 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 69,688,009 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 315,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 18,252,504 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 116,652,396 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 256,860,233 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 151,752.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 43,273.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 901,842.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 697,844.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 65870 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Manhattan Life Insurance Company In the state of NY Total Assets 484,593,805 Total Liabilities 437,455,549 Common Capital Stock 6,683,248 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 7,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 13,422,338 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 20,032,670 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 47,138,256 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 484,593,805 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 19,239.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 95,981.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 103,941.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 69,594.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have here-

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unto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Medico Insurnace Company In the state of NE Total Assets 74,306,668 Total Liabilities 42,398,869 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 25,000,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 132,664 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,775,135 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 31,907,799 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 74,306,668 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 3,481.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 4,326.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 131,566.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 104,287.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

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ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the MAPFRE Life Insurance Company In the state of DE Total Assets 23,463,678 Total Liabilities 2,884,887 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 22,110,565 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) (4,031,774) Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 20,578,791 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 23,463,678 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 274.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 69515 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the MedAmerica Insurnace Company In the state of PA Total Assets 890,855,537 Total Liabilities 856,493,790 Common Capital Stock 9,764,892 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 111,645,851 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) (87,048,996) Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 34,361,747 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 890,855,537 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 4,189,952.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,358,273.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 31119

86126 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Members Life Insurnace Company In the state of IA Total Assets 37,424,625 Total Liabilities 16,313,258 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 10,500,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 5,611,368 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 21,111,368 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 37,424,626 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 773.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 65951 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Merit Life Insurnace Company In the state of IN Total Assets 588,831,742 Total Liabilities 465,994,537 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 4,950,988 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 115,386,217 Unassigned funds (surplus) 0 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 122,837,205 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 588,831,742 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 959.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company

87726 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the MetLife Insurance Company USA In the state of DE Total Assets 173,761,513,938 Total Liabilities 167,819,500,221 Common Capital Stock 75,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 750,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 3,076,169,638 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 2,040,844,079 Unassigned funds (surplus) 0 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 5,942,013,717 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 173,761,513,938 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 44,366,492.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 39,907,863.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 63,480.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 214,229.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2016 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 6, 13 & 20, 2016) 65978 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company In the state of NY Total Assets 390,842,696,349 Total Liabilities 376,357,703,815 Common Capital Stock 4,944,667 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 1,100,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 5,786,106,131 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 80,391,220 Unassigned funds (surplus) 7,513,550,516 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 14,484,992,534 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 390,842,696,349 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2015 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums 6,843,381.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 30,620,960.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums 9,260,207.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 6,668,498.00 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2016 (SEAL).

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

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

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Alexius Miller, Jenna Buchholz, Maury Burke, and Ellie Stafford place 2nd in the 1,600-meter relay.

Alex Madrigal, Cole Osendorf, Mathew Carlson, and Adam Powell place 2nd in the 1,600-meter relay.

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Adam Powell sets new Bowman County triple jump record.

(Left) Mathew Carlson places 3rd in the pole vault. (Right) Cassidy Walby sets new Bowman County School Record in the triple jump, also qualifying for the state meet.

Boys claim 3rd, girls 4th at SW Region Meet ■■Bartholomay named senior Athlete of the Year

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With the winds whipping through the Biesiot Activities Center, the Bulldog distance runners showed toughness and perseverance scoring 54 of the bulldogs 96 team points. Those 96 points placed the bulldogs 3rd, two points behind Mott-Regent, and well off the pace set by region champion Dickinson Trinity.

Alex Bartholomay, who was named Powerade Senior Athlete of the Year for the SW Region, claimed titles in the 1600m and 3200m runs. Bartholomay also placed 3rd in the 800m run to qualify him for all three events at the state meet. It was not easy for Bartholomay, as he had to hold off charges from freshman teammate Alex Madrigal. In the 1600m run Madrigal, finished runner up, qualifying him for the state meet. Madrigal also battled to the finish in the 800m run, placing 4th, and just missing the qualifying place.

The sprinters also got into the action, as the boys 4x400m relay team

consisting of Mathew Carlson, Alex Madrigal, Adam Powell, and Cole Osendorf placed 2nd, earning the a trip to the state meet.

In the field events, the jumpers had a great day, as Mathew Carlson placed 3rd in the pole vault with a leap of 11’0” to qualify him for the state meet.

Later in the day, freshman Adam Powell leaped to a new school record in the triple jump, stretching to a distance of 39’10” (8th place). The throwers were led again by senior javelin thrower Cole Osendorf who placed 5th.

“Our distance runners are leaders, but I am so proud of the entire team, our young kids really performed well, and we have a lot to build off of there.”

State coach Jonathan Jahner. But before the bulldogs look to far ahead, they will have some business to take care of this weekend. The bulldogs will travel to Bismarck for the North Dakota State Track and Field Meet on Friday and Saturday.

The girls team used a very balanced attack to place 4th behind Trinity, Killdeer and Hettinger-Scranton.

A big part of the bulldogs success leaned on the jumpers. In the high jump, Ellie Stafford claimed a regional title with a leap of 4’11”, followed by teammate Meggie Fischer (4’11”) and Jillian Svihovec (4’9”). All three jumpers qualified for the state meet. In the triple jump, Cassidy Walby leaped to a 4th place finish, a new school record, and a state qualifying distance of 34’1”.

On the track, the bulldogs placed 2nd in the 1600m relay. Jenna Buchholz (7th), Alexius Miller (8th), Maury Burke (9th), and Stafford(9th) led a very young relay team to a state qualifying pace.

In the throws Becki Fuchs led the way as she placed 5th in the discus.

Full results from the regional meet and the schedule for the state meet can be found at www.bowman.k12.nd.us/ track. (Submitted by Jonathan Jahner)

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Divisional foes get stronger The Vikings Vine By JORDAN WRIGHT For the Pioneer

With the NFL draft season behind us, and training camps yet to open, I thought this week would be a good opportunity to get to some reader’s questions.

Alex from South Dakota asks “Will Stefon Diggs hit a sophomore slump?”

Thanks for the question Alex! Stefon Diggs was drafted in the fifth round of last year’s draft, and rode the bench for the first three games of the season.

However, once Charles Johnson got injured, Diggs was able to get on the field and he didn’t disappoint.

Diggs led the Vikings in receiving yards against one of the best defenses in the NFL, the Denver Broncos, and just to prove nd it wasn’t a fluke, Diggs led the the team in receiving the next five weeks as well.

Diggs finished the season with 720 yards and four touchdowns, easily leading the team in receiving yards (Kyle Rudolph was second with 495 yards).

It’s fair to wonder if Diggs will encounter what is known as the sophomore slump. Typically, players regress some in their second years because other teams have tape on the player and can study his strengths and weaknesses to come up with a game play to shut him down. Going back over the tape from last season, it’s clear Stefon is a special player. I don’t think he will hit the slump, considering he will have another year in the system and should play in all the games this year. On a team that still has the best running back in the NFL, and a dynamic wide receiver who was just drafted in the first round in Laquon Treadwell, Diggs will see plenty of one on one situations and he will thrive in that role.

Lynn from North Dakota asks “Have the Vikings done enough in the offseason to improve the offensive line, allowing Teddy to open up the passing game”?

Another great question, Thanks Lynn! The Vikings offensive line was it’s weakest link last season and it wasn’t even close.

Right after the playoff loss to Seattle, Mike Zimmer chose not to renew Offensive Line Coach Jeff Davidson’s contract. Zimmer has since replaced Davidson with Tony Sparano, a hard-nosed football coach with previous head coaching experience. The Vikings also brought in free agents Alex Boone and Andre Smith to help bring some viciousness to the offensive line.

The best case scenario is that Matt Kalil finally proves he was worth drafting number four overall, Alex Boone lives up to the hype, John Sullivan comes back from injury at 100 percent, Brandon Fusco becomes good again with the move back to the right side, and Phil Loadholt returns from injury as good as ever. That’s a lot

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of things that have to go right. The bright side is that the Vikings have more depth along the offensive line than they have had in years. With plenty of veterans who are tired of being embarrassed and young players eager to prove their worth, the Vikings should be able to find the right mix along the line to help steady the ship. We don’t need the offensive line to be great.

We just need them to not be horrible.

Robert from Minnesota asks “Is Mackensie Alexander good enough to start over Trae Waynes?”

Fantastic question, as Alexander is one of my favorite players from this year’s draft. Mackensie was listed on most draft sites as a first round corner, who fell due to his lack of height. However, Mike Zimmer is known around the league as a defensive backs guru, and if he says Alexander is tall enough, who am I to question that?

One thing I really like about Mack is his work ethic. ESPN did a fantastic feature on him called “Mackensie Alexander’s field of opportunity: From Florida’s orange groves to the NFL” and if you haven’t seen it yet I highly recommend taking a few minutes to check it out.

While Alexander has the ability to be a starter in the NFL, I don’t think Trae Waynes’ job is in jeopardy.

I would imagine Mack will be brought along slowly, just like Waynes was last season. One thing to keep in mind is Captain Munnerlyn’s contract will be up after this season, so it’s entirely possibly Alexander was drafted to be his replacement in the slot.

With most teams playing in the nickel defense the majority of the time, the third corner on the team is very important. A lineup of Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes on the outside with Alexander covering the slot would be excellent and provide Minnesota the best defensive backfield they have had in a long time.

Have any comments or questions of your own? Feel free to reach out to me by e-mail (skoljwright@gmail.com), on Facebook (facebook. com/skoljwright) and on Twitter (@skoljwright).

Thanks for reading. Skol!

GAME AND FISH NEWS Fishing for free June 4-5

North Dakotans who want to give fishing a try are reminded they can fish for free June 4-5.

That is the state’s Free Fishing Weekend, when all residents age 16 and over can fish any North Dakota water without a license.

Residents age 15 and under do not need a fishing license at any time of year.

“It’s a great chance for people who may be new to fishing, to give it a try,” said Greg Power, fisheries chief for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.

“There are lots of diverse, quality fishing opportunities scattered across the state.”

Fishing regulations and information on fishing waters is available on the Game and Fish website at gf.nd.gov, and in the current regulations guide available at license vendor locations.

Leave baby animals alone, watch for deer The North Dakota Game and Fish Department emphasizes a simple message

to well-intentioned humans who want to pick up and rescue what appear to be orphaned baby animals – don’t touch them. Whether it is a young fawn, duckling, cottontail rabbit or a songbird, it is better to just leave them alone.

More often than not young animals are not abandoned or deserted, and the mother is probably watching nearby. Young wildlife are purposely placed into seclusion by their mothers to protect them from predators.

Anytime a young wild animal has human contact its chance for survival decreases significantly. It’s illegal to take wild animals home, and captive animals later returned to the wild will struggle to survive because they do not possess learned survival skills.

The only time a baby animal should be picked up is if it is in an unnatural situation, such as a young songbird found on a doorstep. In that case, the young bird could be moved to the closest suitable habitat.

Citizens should also steer clear of adult wildlife, such as deer or moose that might

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Crowding stresses animals, and this could lead to a potentially dangerous situation.

In addition, motorists are reminded to watch for deer along roadways. June is one of the peak months for deer‑vehicle accidents because young animals are dispersing from their home ranges. With deer more active during these months, the potential for car‑deer collisions increases.

Be courteous at boat ramps

Boaters are reminded to exercise patience and plan accordingly when heading to a lake or river this summer.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department receives a number of complaints every year about overly aggressive behavior at boat ramps. A few simple reminders will help ensure a fluent transition when launching and loading a boat.

Launching Don’t pull onto the ramp until your boat is ready to

launch.

Prepare for launching in the parking area. Remove covers, load equipment, remove tie downs, attach lines and put in drain plug, before backing onto the ramp.

When ready, pull into line to launch. Wait your turn.

Be courteous.

It takes at least two people to efficiently and courteously launch a boat: one to handle the boat and one to take care of the tow vehicle.

Loading Don’t block the loading area with your boat until your tow vehicle is ready to load. Wait until you are clear of the launch area to unload gear.

As soon as your trailer is in the water, load and secure your boat to the trailer.

Remove boat and trailer from the water as quickly as possible.

Get clear of the ramp.

Pull into the parking area to finish securing your boat, unloading gear, draining all water and inspecting for and removing any vegetation.

Remember to leave plugs out when transporting boat.

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DESIGN SPACES

A Life of Wonder The journey my 7 siblings and I have been on since we were children

By LINDA BROOKS For The Pioneer

How do you become a designer, artist, or musician?

Our journey was made possible by parents who taught and influenced us in our formative years. Both my parents grew up on farms and met while roller skating. How we loved to watch them dance on skates!

When we moved to our new house (1958), purchased with the famed GI Bill, – Mom gave us bits of leftover sheet rock and we drew, painted and colored all sorts of designs. Our garage wall was filled with drawings of palm trees and various plants. This wall of art told us that our simple renderings were important enough to display.

Mom’s love of Dad, and, his love of the Hawaiian Islands were the catalyst our Mom used to decorate our home in Polynesian style (we lived in land locked ND). We never thought it was different or amazing or out of place – it was what we knew “home” to be.

Only as an adult did I begin to understand how differently we grew up.

We grew up in a home that welcomed diversity and usually had a house full of friends and guests - everyone was welcome and it did not matter if you were African or Native American, Hispanic or Filipino. When my parents decided to extend hospitality we were the beneficiaries of many interesting and stimulating conversations – our knowledge of the world ever

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Our parents, Jim and Marge Kokott, believed that, “An artist is not a special kind of person; every person is a special kind of artist”.

I’d like to feature two artists that are dear to my heart and like me, are the recipients of our parents nurturing.

Tim Kokott, my youngest brother lives and works in Manhattan. He is a fashion designer, hat maker, and master gardener. He has worked with Donna Karan

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“An artist is not a special kind of person.

Every special kind of person is an artist.” and Ralph Lauren and designed and fabricated seven leather jackets for Tina Turner’s world tour.

He began to learn fashion design when Mom took apart a pair of blue jeans and taught him how to make a pattern. He went on to fashion design school.

His design of the “button hat” — worth $5,000 — is made in the style of the hat in Dr. Suess’s, “The Cat in the Hat.” Angela Kokott, my younger sister, was born legally blind. She has worn

opened fire not knowing who they were. Bud had a fellow POW die in his arms from the gunshots.

The soldiers carried on and eventually reached their destination where they phoned the U.S. Army.

To recuperate from his nine-month stay in the prison camp (he came back with worms in his liver), the military sent him to a hospital in Minneapolis before returning to finish his military service. The rest of his time would be spent in Fort Benning, Ga. He returned home in November 1945 — for good.

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continues to unfold as our knowledge increases and as we implement the creative ideas that keep coming to us. My feeling is that – one can never have too many ideas.

I hope you have enjoyed learning more about designers and two of the artists in my family.

Linda Brooks, owner of Design Consulting, has an Interior Design degree from NDSU. She resides in bowman. Contact her at lbrooks@ndsupernet.com and view her blog on The Pioneer’s website, bowmanextra.com.

A photo of the $5,000 button hat created by Linda Brooks’s brother, Tim, a fashion designer.

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called. She learned much of went on since Bud wasn’t shy about discussing events from during his service.

When the soldiers were captured, the German army made the prisoners march the distance from France to Germany.

“When they marched, if they lagged behind, they had mad dogs that would bite them,” Hande said.

Bud was held for nine months before a rogue Russian woman in a tank demolished the walls of the prison, freeing thousands of POWs who ran in all different directions for freedom.

“They scattered and they had no idea where they were,” Hande said. “Some went one way, some went the other.”

Some, according to Hande, had the unfortunate chance of walking back into enemy territory and landed in another prison camp.

The freed prisoners were well on their way through Poland to the Black Sea when a band of American soldiers came upon Bud and the others. The soldiers

tinted bifocals since she was six months old. Our parents treated her the same way as the rest of us even though she had many challenges to weather. She graduated from college with a double major in Library Science and Art. She does wire sculpture, beading, print-making, Polish paper cutting, and quilt making.

She is also a musician and plays guitar, mandolin, and ukulele and gives music lessons.

Always creating is how I would describe my siblings and myself. The world our parents opened up for us

On Oct. 19, 1946, in a little church in Rhame, Hande and Bud were married. At a special request from Bud, Hande’s dress was fashioned from an Army parachute.

She said a woman from Bowman charged her $15 for the work.

Bud passed away in 1976 after carrying the U.S. Mail for 23 years, but Hande’s patriotic duty didn’t end.

She has been involved in

the American Legion Auxiliary for over 70 years. She has held many positions in the auxiliary at local, state and national levels. She was state president and national music chairman and has attended numerous conventions around the country.

Not to mention the years she has spent selling the special Memorial Day flowers.

“I’ve been selling poppies ever since,” Hande said.

Today she is serving as president of the Rhame auxiliary unit.

When she’s able she goes to the same place for the same Memorial Day service each year. The Mound Church, 15 miles north of Rhame in Slope County, has held services during the special day since World War I. When asked if she had any words of encouragement for today’s soldiers, she kept her comment simple, but the words she had should resonate with all who serve: “We’re really proud of them,” she said.

You’re Invited!

71st ANNUAL MEETING

SLOPE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.

JUNE 2 ND, 2016

Reeder Community Center in Reeder, ND ▪Registration..................................................4:45 p.m.

▪Roast Beef Dinner................................5:00–5:45 p.m.

▪Call to Order.................................................6:00 p.m.

Cooperative Business ▪ Election of Directors Reports on 2015 Operations ▪ FREE Roast Beef Dinner

Door Prizes: $250.00 Cash Prizes, $125.00 Credit on Electric Bill, Medora Musical & Fondue Passes, Meco Electric Grill, Credits on Electric Bill & Many Other Door Prizes!

All co-op members are invited to attend your Annual Meeting!

Dr. Michael Vincent at SWMC May 27-30, 2016

Memorial Day May 30, 2016

Thank you to all that have served!

SWHS Clinic will be closed

Dr. Benjamin Krogh at Southwest Medical Clinic May 31- June 5, 2016

Dr. Matthew Feller at Southwest Medical Clinic June 6-12, 2016

Dr. Arnold, OB/GYN June 8, 2016

Dr. Mahr, Cardiologist June 9, 2016

Dr. Benjamin Krogh at Southwest Medical Clinic June 13-23, 2016

Father’s Day June 19, 2016

Dr. Oksa, Pediatrics June 24, 2016

Dr. Matthew Feller at Southwest Medical Clinic June 24- July 5, 2016

For more events and information please go to www.swhealthcare.net/events