Issuu

SCHOOL

LETTER

LIFE

News » Page 3

Opinion » Page 5

» Page 13

Saying farewell to the Class of 2015

Another side to school's decision

Learn to love the art of calligraphy

TODAY’S WEATHER

Mainly cloudy; breezy. High 61º Low 39

2014/2015 NDNA AWARD WINNER VOL. 110 NO. 22

Friday, May 29, 2015

$1.00

BOWMANEXTRA.com

FACEBOOK.COM/BCPIONEER | TWITTER.COM/BOWMANPIONEER

City preps for more infastructure improvements By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Jon Brosz of Brosz Engineering gave the city of Bowman some good news and some bad news this week. Brosz addressed the city

commission during a special meeting Wednesday morning to give an update on some of the city’s upcoming projects. With Commission President Lyn James absent, Commissioner Mike Sondeland led the meeting. Brosz began with an overview of the 11th Av-

enue project in which crews will reconstruct and improve the ailing road. An additional $300,000 to $450,000 would likely be spent on the project, according to Brosz, for the additional and replacement of some fire hydrant valves. Sidewalks will also be added on the east side

of 11th Avenue, contributing to the increased cost. After bids are opened by the city June 15—and potentially awarded the following day—the plan is to get started on the street’s dirtwork. Asphalt currently lining the road will be ground up, salvaged and stock-

piled until the dirtwork is complete. Since paving is likely not to begin until summer 2016, the asphalt would be returned to cover the road for the winter months. When the road is finished, Brosz said, it would be constructed of six inches of the ground-up

asphalt, three inches of gravel and three inches of normal asphalt. James previously stated publically that 11th Avenue was not done properly when it was fixed in the 1980s, after the area’s first oil boom. Since then

CITY | PAGE 2

BOWMAN

Main Street gets new décor Joint venture between BCDC, tax and tourism adds 'pop' to downtown; planters, benches are just the beginning By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor

AT THE PARK — Anna Sarsland, Rhyann Heyen and Emma Halleen have fun Tuesday at the Bowman City Park as they pick up cotton that fell from nearby cottonwood trees and heave it into the air, making it appear that it is snowing. While the girls seem happy to play with the white, fluffy cotton, not everybody was thrilled to see its large plumes, especially those with seasonal allergies. (Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer)

Relax, it's not snow

around downtown. While it made for a fun time of frolicking and playing for children— whose last day of school was last week—at the park, for those suffering from allergies it was an unwelcome though familiar sight.

By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net The city of Bowman woke up Tuesday to find fields covered in white. Thankfully it wasn't snow. The large cottonwood trees in the Bowman City Park let go of their seeds, which are borne on cottony structures that allow them to be blown long distances in the air before settling to grounds. They do it every year during the warm season. Many blocks away, the trees' cotton was spotted, swirling in the light breeze alongside curbs

INDEX

Sports................ 14

(LEFT) Fallen cotton spans the green stretches of Bowman City Park. (Photo by Bryce Martin)

Take a stroll down Main Street and you’ll now discover some added elements that the Bowman Tax and Tourism Board and Bowman County Development Corp. hope will add to the beauty of downtown. Forty tall, black flowerpots containing multi-colored flowers were placed on sidewalks in front of businesses along Main Street last week. Teran Doerr, BCDC executive director, said city beautificaForty flower planters dot Bowman's tion projects are Main Street. The placement of 10 part of Bowman’s benches will soon follow to add a strategic plan. little flair to the city. (Photo by Bryce “This is a way Martin | Pioneer) to get it started,” Doerr said. “We hope to do more in the future.” Ten benches will also be placed along the street when they are delivered. Cathy Hedge, executive director of the BCDC, said it would take about a month for delivery. Those should arrive in late June. While adding flowers and benches was a relatively small cosmetic step, it’s DÉCOR | PAGE 5 an important one.

SPORTS

Track and field season ends with bittersweet feel and filling the air with the fluff. It coated cars, |

Obituaries................ 5

homes and even clothing as people made their way |

Opinion................ 4

Several new Bowman County Public School track and field records were set during last weekend's final track meet of the season: the state meet. PAGE 14

Church Directory................ 5

Classifieds/Legals................ 6

Briefs................ 2

Weather................ 14

2 | Friday, May 29, 2015

NEWS BRIEFS

SCRANTON

MDU customers to see small credit on next bills Customers of Montana Dakota Utilities will see a credit on their electric bills in June and July. The credit is the result of an earnings sharing agreement the Public Service Commission negotiated with MDU in a settlement agreement reached in Aug. 2014. “It’s important that we have viable utilities during these times of growth and change,” said Commissioner Brian Kalk, who holds the gas and electric distribution portfolio. “It’s equally important that ratepayers are protected and can benefit when companies have higher earnings than anticipated.” According to the agreement, MDU is required to return 50 percent of earnings that exceed the company’s allowable return on investment. The company will refund a total of $879,018 to customers for 2014. The credits will be applied to customers’ bills in June and July. It is estimated that the average residential customer will see a credit of approximately $2.14 on their bill for each month, or a total of about $4.28. “As late as last November, MDU didn’t expect to have earnings to share for 2014, so this is good news,” said Commission Chairman Julie Fedorchak. “It also speaks to the importance of fair revenue sharing mechanisms to protect customers from inaccurate forecasts that result in over collections.” “The privilege of operating as a monopoly utility carries enormous responsibilities, including the responsibility to return excess earnings,” said Commissioner Randy Christmann. “I am pleased that MDU has earnings beyond projections and pleased that their success will be shared with their customers.” The North Dakota Public Service Commission is a constitutionally created state agency with authority to permit, site and regulate certain business activities in the state including electric and gas utilities, telecommunications companies, power plants, electric transmission lines, pipelines, railroads, grain elevators, auctioneers, commercial weighing devices, pipeline safety and coal mine reclamation.

Living ag in the classroom By Callie Anderson Scranton FFA Chapter Reporter The Scranton FFA members and officers brought in various farm animals May 14 and had them on display for the kindergarten through sixth graders during the school day. The activity was a continued support of the Ag in the Classroom and safety grant that the Scranton FFA chapter received from the State FFA Foundation and Alliance Pipeline Grant. “It was a fun time, it was great to see the kids enjoy being around all the farm animals,” said Vance Valloff, chapter historian. Many of the FFA mem-

Hardware, Dakota Community Bank and ScranTHE 4 PAGE ton Equity for donating to the flower project for the city. The Scranton FFA members try to give the students at Scranton Elementary as much handson experience in agriculture as possible so they know where their food comes from and also how to be safe around animals. Elizabeth Bartholmy brought the rabbits, Colbey and Abbi Steeke provided the sheep, beef, goats and pigs. Taylor Hestekin brought a pony and demonstrated care of a horse. Scranton Equity and Lavern Teske brought panels and helped make the Living Ag in the Classroom a success.

PLAC

Aden Fisher feeds goats. bers brought their own animals from their farms to teach the students about how to be safe around farm animals and also give them an insight into the agricultural livestock industry. The living Ag in the Classroom consisted of a

15-minute presentation of animals, including goat, pig, horse, cow/calf, sheep and rabbits. Students also assisted in planting flowers in flowerpots that were donated to the city of Scranton. The FFA extended a big thank-you to Newby’s Ace

YARD OF THE MONTH

Ste B ab Th af t me t

UPCOMING EVENTS May 28 Bowman Regional Airport Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting — 11 a.m. at the Bowman Regional Airport

▪

May 30 Scranton’s 95th Annual Memorial Day Program — Begins at 6 p.m. at the Scranton School. Mound Church Memorial Day Program — Begins at 1:30 with potluck to follow. Zeke’s Main Bar Appreciation Party —Music by Harding County Line from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

▪ ▪ ▪

June 1 50s Drive In — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the St. Charles Catholic Church parking lot in Bowman. Serving hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, pop and ice cream floats. Inside seating available.

▪

June 6 Sweet Water Golf Course Red, White & Blue Challenge — To register contact Wade Blankenbaker at 260-8326 or Sweet Water Golf Course at 5235800.

▪

June 8 The Bowman Community Band will begin practice on Monday evenings at 8 p.m. at the Bowman County High School band room.

▪

June 26 Relay for Life — Walking path north of Bowman near James Field

▪

July 3 Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Professional Fireworks Show — Begins at dusk at the Bowman Haley Dam

▪

Aug. 7 Second Annual Rainbow Run/Walk — 5K Color Walk or Run will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 to start at James Field in Bowman.

▪

The Bowman Area Chamber of Commerce resumed its Yard of the Month honor for the month of May. Larry and Sandy Fischer at 602 Divide Street in Bowman. The two were awarded Chamber Bucks and a sign was placed in their yard.

CITY FROM PAGE 1

there’s only been occasional patching, according to Bowman City Auditor Peggy Allen. While that project is on schedule, it wasn’t all good news from Brosz during the meeting. Following last November’s massive sewer line break inside the city park, the commissioners took preventative measures to ensure something of that scale would never happen again so unexpectedly. A crew was brought in to

run cameras through portions of the city’s sewer lines to inspect for cracks, breaks or other problems. Two big problems were since discovered. A large break was identified in line running under a section of residential property located on Block 84 of West Divide, just north of Bowman County High School. A full section of the sewer line’s top fell off and is only being held together by earth. As Brosz told the commissioners, the issue is the break’s location—near a power pole, a main gas line and several utility lines.

“It’s old, aging infrastructure that has to be dealt with,” said Bill Mason, city water and sewer supervisor. The second break was a four-foot break found in line that runs under the alley between 8th and 9th Avenues on Block 85. Its biggest challenge was how crews would access the area. Brosz said a potential solution would be to reroute lines running down a portion of Divide Street, which would cost hundreds-of-thousands of dollars and require tearing up about one-and-ahalf blocks of Divide.

That would affect many landowners in the area. Though, Brosz noted it was only an idea; more investigation of the breaks is needed before a definite fix is planned. People need to know what’s going on before they turn on their faucet and have no water, Commissioner Chuck Whitney said, applauding the work of Brosz and the water and sewer department. The commissioners took no action during the meeting. Brosz said he would get more specific details and present them to the city in the coming weeks.

Pla

BOWMAN THEATER “Fine Family Entertainment”

Movie info line - (701) 523-3411 SUMMER Schedule:

Friday thru Thursday at 7:30 P.M.

FRIDAY 5/29 THRU THURSDAY 6/4

HOT

PURSUIT Rated PG-13 | Runtime 1 hour 27 minutes

▶Coming Coming Soon: Tomorrowland & Mad Max

Like us on Facebook!

a All a

Friday, May 29, 2015 | 3

BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

BOWMAN COUNTY AND SCRANTON CLASS OF 2015

Pomp and Circumstance

Comcran| PAGE 5 THE 4FINDER MAY 13, 2015 Scranton and Bowman County High Schools honored their respective graduating seniors with ceremonies on May 24. The | MAY 27, THE FINDER PAGE 2015 ng to r the sun hid beneath rain clouds for most of the day but that didn't stop the graduates and their loved ones from celebrating the

S O C I A L PA Windy’s G E Windy’sBa B Ba

FFA e the n Elandsriculthey food how mals. olmy Colprobeef, aylor pony are of quity ought make Class-

important milestone. While the seniors threw their graduation caps in the air, it was also a time for both classes and their The deadline to communities to bid farewell to two longtime school fixtures—Bowman High School Principal Wayne Olson and Scranton place social ads is High School Band Director Mark Perkins, both of whom entered retirement at the end of the school year. every Friday at 3

p.m. for that week’s publication. Call us today (701) 523-5623!

(By Bryce Martin | Photos by Jason Waskiewicz and Jada Hofland)

P L A C E Y O U R S O C I A L A D T O D AY A N D G E T I T I N T H E F I N D E R A N D P I O N E E R F O R O N LY $ 4 5

BOWMAN THEATER BOWMAN THEATER “Fine Family Entertainment”

“Fine Family Entertainment” Movie info line - (701) 523-3411

SUMMER Schedule: Movie info line - (701) 523-3411 Friday thru Thursday

SUMMER Schedule: at 7:30 P.M.

Mike & Jodi Green The Children and Grandchildren of

Would like to invite you to celebrate their 50th Anniversary!

Sunday, May 31st • from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Golden Miners Senior Citizen Club in Scranton, N.D.

FRIDAY 5/15 THRU THURSDAY 5/21

Friday thru Thursday at 7:30 P.M.

FRIDAY 5/29 THRU THE 6/4 THURSDAY

WATER DIVINER

www.sweetwatergolfcourse.com

Shuffl

ND Bbe Shuffl Saturday, a.m. aaagggMay 23 • 10Bowman, b board boar b board Women’s Night Tuesday, May 26th s s s Bowman Lutheran Church toto s

Saturday, Sep Saturday, Se Saturday, Se s o t Sign Signups upsfrom from Sign ups from Saturday, Septe Saturday, Sept Tournament Tournament Saturday, Sept rtrsts Tournament aa Men’s Night - Wednesday, May 27th

Weekdays Weekends Students Jenn is the daughter of Chuck & Terri Whitney $12 -Whitney 9 holes & Kyle $17 -Johnson 9 holes will be $6 -married 9 holes Jenn $2327th - 18 holes $10 18 $20 -Saturday, 18 holes June in Medora, ND.holes The couple is registered at Amazon, Bed Bath Contact Don Groll for Clubhouse rentals for & Beyond & Sears (Above) Bowman County High School Class of 2015 Salutatorian Kadyn Limesand shares Anniversaries, Weddings, Reunions, Meetings, etc...

DD DartsSign from 11 a Sign•ups ups from 11 Sign ups from 11 Play until ww • Play until • Scranton PlayHighuntil w some words of wisdom with fellow graduates and their families. (Below) Tournament star Tournament sta • •Two pe School senior Kaylee Pierce speaks to students, community members. Two p stss andTournament sta rrtrtfaculty a a D • Two p D PURSUIT Da ▶Coming Soon: • •Play until Play untilwe wehav h May 27th - June 2nd• WEEKLY Rated PG-13 | Runtime hourPursuit 27 minutes Play until we ha WEEKLY The Avengers: Age of Ultron, 1Hot Top will recei Topteams teams will rece • •Two person Two perso SPECIALS Top teams will rece • Two person SPECIALS ▶Coming Soon:

HOT

Seats up to 150 people. Ample parking, Kitchen and Bar. 701-523-5800 or 701-523-6300 (cell)

Rated R | runtime 1 hour 51 minutes

No Gifts, your presence is your gift.

Windy’s Windy’sBar Bar

Bridal Shower nnn aaa eee BBB Shu Sh Sh g ForbbJenn Whitney aaagg b bo b b s s s o Sweetwater ttatoo BBeeansns Golf Course Shuffle

May 13th - May 18th

BABY SHOWER

We want to express our appreciation to Subway, Scranton Equit y and the Steeke family for the Feeds 101 class for Bowman Count y 4-H. We le arned a lot about nutrition and care of our animals. Bowman Assembly of God Church ThankSaturday, you Subway for the sandwiches May 30 at 10am af ter our hard work . Not to mention some The couple is registered at Target members won a bag of feed. Always gre at to spend time with other 4H clubs and mentors.

For Leah Benz

Cole &Thanks Leah’sagain. daughter Skylar, and Gracie willJacob be here JulyRuggles, 2! Tristen and Peyton Pe terson

www.sweetwatergolfcourse.com

Like us on Facebook!

Tomorrowland & Mad Max

Like us on Facebook!

NEW DAILY SPECIALS! FRIDAY, MAY 8th:

NEW DAILY Seafood PlatterSPECIALS! or Ribs with

Choice of Potato, Salad Bar and Bun

FRIDAY, MAY 29th: SATURDAY, MAY 9th:

Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo, Sirloin o0rFlat Iron Steak with with Salad Bar and Garlic Toast Toast Choice of Potato, Salad Bar and Garlic SUNDAY SATURDAY,MAY, MAY 10th: 30th:

with

Polish Chicken SausageFried withSteak Sauerkraut Mashed Potatoes andBar Bunand Mashed Potatoes, Salad

Bun

SUNDAY MAY, 31st: HOURS:

Indian Tacos

Monday - Friday: 3 pm - 9pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am - 9pm

(Above) Bowman County graduating senior Alex Garcia and Bowman County High Bowman Haley Marina School Principal Wayne Olson share a moment before heading into the school's gym. HOURS: www.sweetwatergolfcourse.com

Sweetwater Sweetwater

Golf Course Bowman, ND

Golf Course Red, White & Blue Challenge Bowman, ND

Red, White Blue2015 Challenge June &6th,

June 6th, 2015

$100 entry fee - 27 hole individual play Flighted Handicap/avg. 18 hole score $100 entrybyfee - 27 hole individual play

Calcutta Friday June 5th 7 p.m. Flighted by Handicap/avg. 18athole score Players must be signed up and paid by Calcutta Friday June 5th at 7start p.m. of calcutta Players must be signed up and paid by start of calcutta Payouts will be determined by number of participants. Womens if enough playersofsignb up. Payouts will bedivision determined by number participants. Tournament format: 9 holes from red, white, andup. blue tees Womens division if enough players signb Tournament format: 9 holes from red, white, and blue tees respectively. respectively.

To register, contact Wade Blankenbaker or Sweetwater CC To register,Wade contact Wade Blankenbaker or Sweetwater CC Blankenbaker (701) 260-8326 Wade Blankenbaker (701) 260-8326 wade.blankenbaker@halliburton.com wade.blankenbaker@halliburton.com Sweetwater Sweetwater CC CC (701) (701) 523-5800 523-5800

701-275-6316 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 3 pm - 9pm Wednesday: CLOSED Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am - 9pm

Bowman Haley Marina 701-275-6316

Bowman County

Community Band Practice

The Bowman County Community Band practice for the summer will be Monday evenings, starting June 8th, at 8 p.m. in the Bowman County High School Band Room. Rhame American Anyone wishingAuxiliary to participate is Legion

welcome to join us.

Poppy Day

(Above) The Scranton High School Graduating Class of 2015 pose for a group photo. (Bottom left) Damon Mellmer, a Scranton High School senior, addresses the crowd during graduation. (Bottom right) Due to rain, Bowman County High School seniors lined up inside the gym for congratulations.

Thank You Monday, May 18th Pie & Coffee will be served

you -Sandy Marion for 2Thank p.m. 3:30 p.m.

w w w.sweetwatergolfcourse.com

Sweetwater

w w w. sweet watergolfcourse .com

Golf Course Sweetwater Bowman, ND Golf Course

CLEAN-UP DAY

Bowman, ND

Saturday, at 9 9 a.m. a.m. Saturday,May May16th 9th at

We will be picking rocks, removing tree branches & finishing cart paths. Payouts will be determined by number of participants. Womens division if enough players signb up. Tournament format: 9 holes from red, white, and blue tees respectively.

First official Ladies Night is May 5th and Mens Night is May 6th! To register, contact Wade Blankenbaker or Sweetwater CC Wade Blankenbaker (701) 260-8326 wade.blankenbaker@halliburton.com Sweetwater CC (701) 523-5800

Supper provided by Krugers Kitchen and be served from 5 p.m. until 30 min after dark. All are welcome, no membership required for supper.

your 42 years teaching the At of the Rhame Hall young peopleLegion in our community. Rhame,ND Enjoy your retirement!

HOME FOR SALE Open House

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 18

3 bedrooms, 1¾ bath, large kitchen, 28x30 garage, sprinkler system Located at 302 4th Ave SW, Bowman, ND

positions positionsdepend depend positions depend Top Topteams teamswill willreceive receivecacc Top teams will receive First place team wi First place team w positions depend on nu First place team w positions depend on positions depend on n Volbeat/Five Finge Volbeat/Five Fing Volbeat/Five Finge First place team will First place team willals First place team will ala Volbeat/Five Volbeat/FiveFinger FingerDea De Volbeat/Five Finger De

▶Wednesday: Pulled Pork Sandwich, ▶Wednesday: Cheesey Beef with Cheddar Cheese on Hawian BunHotdish with Potato Garlic Toast Salad $6.00 SOUP: Beer Cheese ▶Thursday: Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice $6.00 ▶Thursday: Chicken Breast, Mashed ▶Friday: Bacon Cheese Burger Wrap Potatoes covered in Chicken Gravy andwith corn Gens Soup SOUP:orSouthwest Cheese ▶Monday: Taco Dayon Croissant with ▶Friday: Beef Salad ▶Tuesday: Burger Day Buffalo FF or Summerfresh Pasta SOUP: Taco Soup ▶Monday: Taco Day ▶Tuesday: Burger Day

Windy’s Windy’s Bar Bar& &Pizza Pizza Bar & Pizza Windy’s Windy’s Bar Bar& &Pizza Pizza Bar & Pizza

Ba BB Bar Barww w Bar

206 S Main St Bowman, ND 58623

701-523-5753 206 S Main St Bowman, ND 58623

701-523-5753

Gary Orcutt has begun

his chemotherapy and radiation treatments. He and n e p O Cathy will be staying in an e apartment Hous near the hospital in Bismarck, Monday through Friday, for 6 weeks. There will be an open house bridal shower for Their address is:

Bridal Shower

Shelby Burns,

bride-elect SkylerOrcutt Kinkade. Gary and ofCathy The shower will be held c/o Bismarck Cancer Center at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 500on N Sunday 8th St.May 31st in Scranton at 1:30 PM. Bismarck, ND 58501

An account has been set up at Dakota Community Bank The is to help ease the burden couple of registered at medical and travel expenses. Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and Kohls.

(Above) Bowman County High School senior Bondon Scott goes in for an embrace with his father during graduation. (Below) Scranton's Zayn Johns shows off his diploma.

Kyla Teske & Jordan Fisher Wedding: June 13, 2015 The Bowman Drug Co. 12 N. Main • P.O. Box 197 Bowman, ND 58623 701-523-3233 • 1-800-663-3233

ATTENTION MEDICAL STUDENTS! Students beginning 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study in a chosen medical field are eligible to receive a scholarship from the SWHC Auxiliary. Applications will be accepted from students living in Bowman, Slope and Harding Counties

*Applications are due by August 1, 2015 The scholarship is being funded by donations given in memory of Auxiliary members, families and friends.

Contact either Pat McLaughlin at 523-3696 or Darlene Gerth at 523-3629 for an application form or more information.

4 | Friday, May 29, 2015

Say Anything By Rob Port Guest Columnist

Ducks Unlimited, the national conservation group which was the primary organizer behind Measure 5 on the 2014 ballot, is getting tax dollars from state and federal sources to study the impact of oil and gas development in the Bakken region on waterfowl. As worthy a topic for study as that may be, the partnership between the State of North Dakota, the federal government, and Ducks Unlimited is hugely inappropriate and ought to be ended immediately. To illustrate why, here’s a hypothetical. Suppose for a moment that we wanted to study the impact of guns on our communities. Suppose that we wanted to document instances of that sort of crime for analysis which could ultimately shape public policy decisions. Would it make sense then for our state to execute this study through a partnership with the National Rifle Association? Should our tax dollars go to that organization to study a fraught topic like gun crime? Of course not. The NRA has a very real agenda when it comes to guns in our society. I love the NRA and what it does to protect our civil right to keep and bear firearms. They’re a fantastic organization I’m happy to support personally, but what they are not is objective when it comes to the issue of guns. Just as Ducks Unlimited is not objective when it comes to the issue of conservation. And it seems DU is already defensive about that issue. “[T]here are no preconceived notions about what the research will reveal,” Forum Communications reporter Brad Dokken wrote in a May 23 article about the study attributing that assertion to Kaylan Carrlson, manager of conservation planning for Ducks Unlimited's Great Plains Regional Office in Bismarck. "As scientists, we go into it with a very neutral approach, and we go into it not really knowing what the effect is going to be," Carrlson is quoted as saying. That’s a little hard to swallow coming from an employee of Ducks Unlimited, an organization

which beat North Dakotans over the head with their political agenda during a heated and hugely expensive campaign in 2014. If Measure 5 had passed it would have diverted hundreds of millions of dollars from state oil tax revenues to groups like Ducks Unlimited. Meaning the measure, which was ultimately rejected by almost 80 percent of voters, was an attempt by groups like DU to get their fingers in the state’s cookie jar. Now we’re supposed to believe that a study conducted by DU into the impact of oil development on waterfowl, one which could very well be used to justify more taxpayer appropriations to conservation, will be objective? That’s like asking my seven year old if she wants ice cream and expecting her to say “no.” Ducks Unlimited researchers are probably going to produce results that are best for their employer’s bottom line. And even if you don’t think that statement is true, how can we really be sure? DU already has a lot of people questioning their involvement with official government research. A raft of agriculture groups, including the North Dakota Farm Bureau and the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, have criticized the partnership between DU and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. “The NRCS used to be a federal agency that helped farmers,” the NDFB’s public policy director Pete Hanebutt told me about the arrangement which has DU paying for researchers who work for the feds in an official capacity. “Now the NRCS has been bought out and corrupted and it’s about what we can do to make our new partners happy who have bought a seat at the table.” Indeed. And the State of North Dakota is contributing over $36,000 per year to pay for those DU employees as well. The government is supposed to be neutral. Their employees are supposed to produce objective data. But how can we believe that the data is objective when the government is producing it through a partnership with an overtly political group like Ducks Unlimited? Ducks Unlimited can certainly engage in whatever kinds of study they’d like, but the cozy relationship between DU and the government needs to be stopped.

DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY?

WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letters to the editor are encouraged to promote a community dialogue. Letters may be limited in length due to space constraints and must contain the author’s name to be published. Views contained within the letters are solely those of the author. To submit a letter, mail to PO Box F, Bowman, ND 58623 or email to bmartin@countrymedia.net. Letters must be received before 5 p.m. on Tuesday for that week’s print edition.

O pinion

Hat Tips By Dean Meyer

Hello, This morning I was in a hurry to do an article. Because it’s Friday and they need it in about ten minutes. So, I cheated. I looked through some old articles and found an article that meant a lot to me. And with the forecast for wind and rain, it fit this weekend too. I’m not sure, but I think the Kelli in the article is a married mother now. And I’m sure this will bring a smile to her and hers. Stay safe out there people. I hope you had a great Memorial Day! Boy, if you liked it windy, you should have been about as happy as a horse in an oat bin. If you were at the lake, I’m sure you were sitting in a camper full of kids, wondering how in the heck you ever talked yourself into spending a hundred grand on a pickup, boat, and nice

HAT TIPS is generously sponsored by the following businesses:

camper with extending sides. If that was you, you did not have as nice a weekend as previously planned. If you had planned on just spraying those last couple fields, attending the Memorial Service at the Legion, and doing odd jobs, you probably got it all done but the spraying. I announced a High School Rodeo at Dickinson. Now, I’ve been to hundreds of high school rodeos. I’ve been to long ones, short ones, cold ones, hot ones. I’ve been to high school rodeos in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oklahoma. I’ve rodeoed from can see to can’t see and sometimes in to the night. I remember riding bulls in the headlights of the few pickups that were left at Newtown one year. A young man marked eighty something on a bull. A not a soul saw it. But it sure sounded like he was bucking. I remember when you couldn’t see across the arena at New Salem because of the snow. But yesterday in

SW Auto Supply 523-7540 Lasting Visions 523-3833

This and That By Josephine Kaczmarek

Last week my niece Janet Fanchkowisk and my nephew Leon Schaaf from Spring Field, Oregon, stopped in to see me. She had been to Texas and came back to Hettinger to sell her house and take her motor home back to Oregon. Wednesday was a beautiful day outside, so a group of the residents decided to sit outside and

soak up some sun. Thursday after church services a group of people from Sons of Norway brought different kinds of Norwegian dishes and served them to the residents. It was all very good. Thanks to all of you for thinking of us. On Saturday I had the most pleasant surprise. My granddaughter Debbie Croker from Prescott, Wisconsin walked in and behind her was my son Jim from Hastings, Minnesota. I hadn’t seen him for almost two years. They all knew that he was here but they kept the secret from me so they could surprise me-which

Dickinson was one for the record books. Fifty plus mph winds. Now, if you’re a young lady, roping against a fifty mph gale, riding a horse going twenty-five, it is a little tough to control that loop. But we had girls that got it done. And if you think it’s easy, just jump in your outfit, take her out on the interstate, and try to rope the speed limit signs while driving seventy-five. And hope the cops aren’t out. Oh yeah, and hope you don’t catch one! We roped calves and steers and rode bucking horses. We rode broncs and bares and bulls. We tied goats and ran barrels. And not one kid complained. A few parents were a little disgusted when we had to hold the poles down with sandbags, but then, parents always complain more than kids. And you know what we did. We put on a nine hour rodeo with 250 great kids in less than seven hours. Without one injury. I was proud of every one. But you know what the highlight of the day was. Kelli. Kelli is a young

Dakota Community Bank 523-9000 Bowman Sales & Service 523-3257

they sure did. Also, stopping for a short visit was Kelly Carow, Nola and Eliza, and Savanna Meier. Sunday afternoon Pam, John and Jim came up to pick me up and take me out to the farm. Also coming to visit were Marlene Lutes and Lynette Kaczmarek from Hettinger. We enjoyed a very bountiful supper-especially the fried potatoes from the grill. Thanks so much Pam and John for the big meal. Jim was staying with Pam and John so we had a nice visit with Jim. Pam and Jim took me back to the nursing home after sup-

lady that doesn’t weigh eighty-five pounds dripping wet. A year or two ago she was tying goats and running barrels and going to the dance after the rodeo. She was roping calves and hollering at her sisters. And yesterday she came up in the crow’s nest and gave me a Cuban cigar. Now neither one of us smoke, and she didn’t have a baby. But she gave it as a friend. A friend home on leave from spending three months in Iraq. An eighty-five pound goat tyer who, in a couple of weeks, is packing up and going back to Iraq. Where she is dodging bullets and bombs and packing guns and building schools and water systems. While we’re worrying about dry weather and the wind on the lake. I think sometimes I worry about the wrong things. And that is what Memorial Day is supposed to be about. To remind us of what others gave and are givng. Remember them in your prayers. Later, Dean

American Family Insurance/Stephanee Germann Agency 523-5573

per. Today, Sunday, it has been raining off and on. John said that we already had a half inch, but there’s supposed to be more the rest of the week. We are glad to have a new resident, Rosemary Whipf. Visiting Rosemary last Friday was Darwin Magnison and Nola. Stopping to see me on Monday was Karla Sabe Schmitt from Bismarck. She also stopped to see her dad, Odell Sabe. Larry White spent Saturday visiting Joann. Caroline Weiler stopped in to visit Betty Peterson.

2014/2015 NDNA AWARD WINNER

Office Manager Advertising Design

A L PAG E Windy’s Windy’sBar BarOlympi Olympi BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

D G ELETTER T I T I N T HTO E F THE I N D E REDITOR A N D P I O N E E R F O R O N LY $ 4 5

place social ads is every Friday at 3 p.m. for that week’s publication. Call us today (701) 523-5623!

Friday, May 29, 2015 | 5

BOWMAN THEATER Windy’ssBar BarOlympics Olympics BOWMAN THEATER Windy’

Bridal Showerresponds to letter criticzing Former Bowman, Rhame principal annndistribute fliers BBBeeeaato Family Entertainment” Shuffleuuuckc alleged“Fine school decision not for sick child BBB ShuffleShufflec k “Fine Family Entertainment” For H bbJenn H u baaaggg Whitney board u n Movie info line - (701) 523-3411 n t board e t Hunte board s s s SUMMER Schedule: o Sweetwater ttatoo Movie info line - (701) 523-3411 BBeeansns Golf Course BBu Shuffle-

Windy’s Bar Olympics www.sweetwatergolfcourse.com

Last week a letter was man who were in need published in the Bowman of help. Part of my job County Pioneer accuswas to make the detering the Bowman/Rhame mination as toThursday whether Friday thru school administration of SUMMER or not Bowman County Schedule: at 7:30 P.M. showing disrespect and Elementary School would Friday thru Thursday dishonesty because they be a part of a particular questioned handing out fundraiser. at The school 7:30 P.M. a flyer advertising the did very few fundraissale of T-shirts for a sick ing events for national child in the Hettinger charities and, as far as community. As a former local situations, one of elementary principal for our local organizations Bowman and Rhame, I such as the Lions Club, feel another perspective one of the churches or needs to be considered. some other entity were During my time at both usually more than willcampuses there were ing to step up and were many occasions when the happy to organize and school was approached sponsor a fundraiser for about holding/hosting the individuals in need. fundraisers. These funWe tried as much as posdraisersRated ran the sible stay away from R |gamut runtime 1 hour 51tominutes from raising money for soliciting funds through national charities to rais- the school. Yes, I undering money for individuals stand that some school in our local communiorganizations do have Rated PG-13 | Runtime hourPursuit 27 minutes Theties Avengers: Age of Ultron, 1Hot of Rhame or Bowfundraisers, and yes, I

FRIDAY 5/15 THRU THURSDAY 5/21

FRIDAY 5/29 THRU THE 6/4 THURSDAY

WATER DIVINER

HOT

PURSUIT

▶Coming Soon:hanging of new banners Like us on Facebook!

DÉCOR Like us on Facebook!

Tomorrowland & Mad Max

NEW DAILY SPECIALS!

NEW DAILY SPECIALS! Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo, with Salad Bar and Garlic Toast SUNDAY SATURDAY,MAY, MAY 10th: 30th:

with

Polish Chicken SausageFried withSteak Sauerkraut Mashed Potatoes andBar Bunand Mashed Potatoes, Salad

Bun

SUNDAY MAY, 31st: HOURS:

Indian Tacos

Monday - Friday: 3 pm - 9pm Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am - 9pm

Bowman Haley Marina HOURS: 701-275-6316 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 3 pm - 9pm Wednesday: CLOSED Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am - 9pm

Shuffle-

the administration of my schools (and Bowman and Rhame will always be close to my heart and will always be MY schools) were not in any way dishonest or disrespectful when they questioned handing out flyers for T-shirt sales for a child in a distant town, whose grandfather graduated from Rhame almost 40 years ago. - Liz Peterson, Bowman

ucckck B u HHHuunntetker r unter tos- Wednesday, May 27th Men’s Night Sign ups from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign ups from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign ups from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tournament starts at 1 p.m. Tournament starts at 1 p.m. PP s Tournament starts at 1 p.m. t s r t DD DaaarrtsSign P ups from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign ups from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign••ups from 11 a.m. to p.m. until we have a1awinner •Play Play until we have winner West River Play until we have a winner Tournament starts at 1 p.m. Tournament starts at 1 p.m. • •Two person Two person PPPoool l starts atteams 1teams p.m. Happenings Healthy DDDaaarrtrtstss Tournament • Two person teams ool BbebaaggMay 23 • 10 a.m. ShuffleSaturday, board board g a b board Women’s May 26th ssLutheran s - Tuesday,Church Bowman totosNight

701-275-6316

Bowman County

Community Band Practice

The Bowman County Community Band practice for the summer will be Monday evenings, starting June 8th, at 8 p.m. in the Bowman Countylet High School Band Room. Don’t Rhame American time Anyone wishingAuxiliary to participate is Legion

runwelcome to join us. out!

Poppy Day

Bowman United United Methodist ■■Bowman Methodist Church Church Pastor Ron Ron Olson Pastor Olson (701) 523-5492 701-523-5492 www.bowmanumc.org www.bowmanumc.org Sunday--Adult Sunday schoolSchool for all Sunday Sunday agesa.m.; 9 a.m.;Worship WorshipService service at 8:30 at 10:10a.m. a.m. 9:30 Tuesday--Nursing Nursing Home Home at Tuesday at2:30 2:30 p.m. p.m. Wednesday potluck; 7 p.m. Wednesday- 6- p.m. 6 p.m. Potluck; 7 study p.m.Bible Bible Study

Thank You Monday, May 18th Pie & Coffee will be served

positions depend on number of teams positions depend on number of teams positions depend on number of teams Top Topteams teamswill willreceive receivecash cashprizes; prizes;payout payout Top teams will receive cash prizes; payout First place team will also receive a set of First place team will also receive a set of positions depend on number of teams First place team will also receive a set of positionsdepend dependon onnumber numberofofteams teams positions Volbeat/Five Volbeat/FiveFinger FingerDeath DeathPunch Punchtickets tickets Volbeat/Five Finger Death Punch tickets First place team will also receive a set of First place team will also receive a set of Buffalo FF or Summerfresh Pasta First place team will also receive a set of SOUP: Taco Soup Volbeat/Five Finger Death Punch tickets Volbeat/Five Finger Death Punch tickets ▶Monday: Taco Day Volbeat/Five Finger Death Punch tickets $20/team entry $20/team entry ▶Tuesday: Burger Day $20/team entry

▶Wednesday: Cheesey with Cheddar Cheese on HawianBeef BunHotdish with Potato Garlic $6.00 Toast Salad SOUP: Beer Cheese ▶Thursday: Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice $6.00 ▶Thursday: Chicken Breast, Mashed ▶Friday: Bacon Cheese Burger Wrap Potatoes covered in Chicken Gravy andwith corn Gens or Soup SOUP: Southwest Cheese ▶Monday: Taco Dayon Croissant with ▶Friday: Beef Salad ▶Tuesday: Burger Day

Mike & Jodi Green 206 S Main St The Children and Grandchildren of

your 42 years of teaching the WOODLEY Rhame Legion Hall young people in our community. CONSTRUCTION Call us today to place SUPPLY Rhame,ND your retirement! your Enjoy advertisment! Ken and Verna Woodley

206 S Main St Bowman, at the Golden Miners Senior Citizen Club in Scranton, N.D. ND 58623

No Gifts, your presence is your gift.

his chemotherapy and radiation treatments. He and n e p will be staying in an O Cathy e near the hospital s u apartment o H in Bismarck, Monday through Friday, for 6 weeks. There will be an open house bridal shower for Their address is:

Bridal Shower

Shelby Burns,

bride-elect SkylerOrcutt Kinkade. Gary and ofCathy The shower will be held c/o Bismarck Cancer Center at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 500onN Sunday 8th St.May 31st in Scranton at 1:30 PM.58501 Bismarck, ND

An account has been set up at Dakota Community Bank The is to help ease the burden couple of registered at medical and travel expenses. Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and Kohls.

Seventh Day Day Adventist ■■ Seventh Adventist PastorSaturday David Moench Saturdays - 9:30 a.m. Sabbath 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School, Bible School, Bible Study; 11 a.m. church Study; 11 a.m. church service

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

Kyla Teske & Jordan Fisher

service *No services on March 28

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

Catholic Churches: ■ St. Charles - Bowman ■ St. Mary’s - Marmarth ■ St. Mel’s - Rhame worship Saturday Mass - 5 p.m. Marm■ Bowman Assembly of God arth; 7 p.m. Bowman Pastor Ed Kvaale Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. Rhame; 10 523-5544 / bowmanag.org a.m. Bowman Sunday - 9:30 a.m.12Sunday Weekday N. Main • P.O. Box 197Mass - 7:30 a.m. Tues., School; 10:30 a.m. Morning Bowman, ND 58623 Thur., Fri. worship Bowman - 10 a.m. Wed. Sunset 701-523-3233 • 1-800-663-3233 Home

Wedding: June 13, 2015

TheSTUDENTS! Bowman ATTENTION MEDICAL Drug Co.

Students beginning 2nd, 3rd or 4th year here to medical field are of‘We’re study in a chosen to receive from serve you better!’ a scholarship Building Contractor eligible Using your Gold Crown card is a rewarding experience! the SWHC Auxiliary.

HOME FORRetailSALE Lumber Yard Bowman, ND 58623 701-523-5623 Open House Highway 85 North 2 p.m. to1-800-732-0738 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17Bowman, ND ■ 701-523-3217 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 18

call Carrie Strand, RN to schedule at 701.567.4561 Next month’s Stork Screening is July 7. CERTIFIED Lymphedema Therapists If you have swelling either in your arms or legs that has not responded to other treatments you may have lymphedema. Contact your doctor or call WRHS Rehab Department at 701.567.6044 to speak to a certified lymphedema therapist. WRHS offers rehab services in Hettinger, New England, Mott and Bowman. Living with Diabetes A series of group education sessions scheduled with Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs): “Counting Carbohydrates” on Mon., June 8 presented by Linda Nudell. “All About Diabetes” on Mon., June 22 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.

Bar will add prize mon Bar will add prize mo Bar will add prize mo Would like to invite you to celebrate their701-523-5753 50th Anniversary! $20/team $20/teamentry entryfee fee $20/team entry fee Sunday, May 31st • from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Bar will add prize money Bar will add prize money Bar will add prize money 701-523-5753 Gary Orcutt has begun Bowman, ND 58623

Our captivating local coverage, graphic design The Bowman Drug Co. ■ Marmarth Bible Church and superb delivery allow Pastor Norman Rice us to send your message 10:30 a.m. worship services out to over 31,000 At theDIRECTORY GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY: readers each week. KEN’S

you -Sandy Marion for 2Thank p.m. 3:30 p.m.

June

Stork Screening • •Play until a awinner PlayWEEKLY untilwe wehave have winner Classroom 1 on Tues., June 2 from 2 - 5 pm • Play until we have a winner WEEKLY Complimentary prenatal education • Tour of Top teams will receive cash prizes; payout Top teams will receive cash prizes; payout • Two person teams birthing wing • Meet with patient financial services • Two person teams SPECIALS Top teams willperson receive cash prizes; payout Staff-enroll in patient portal. All expectant mothers • Two teams SPECIALS and support person encouraged to attend. Please ▶Wednesday: Pulled Pork Sandwich,

Windy’s Windy’s Bar Bar& &Pizza Pizza Bar & Pizza Windy’s Windy’s Bar Bar&& &Pizza Pizza Bar Pizza

Bowman Haley Marina

THE FINDER

fundraiser. The school is not in the business of fundraising, nor is it a distribution point, nor is it the post office. Careful consideration is given as to what and why the school is sending an item home to parents. A three-year-old child with cancer tugs on all of our heartstrings. I hope that this child and all other sick children will have complete recoveries. However, I feel that

Saturday, Saturday,September September13 13 Saturday, September 13 Saturday, September 13th Saturday, September 13th Saturday, September 13th

▶Coming Soon:

to promote the city. Those will be strung on light FROM PAGE 1 posts along Highway 85 within the city. “We were looking for The total cost for the different ways to make flowers, pots and benches FRIDAY, 8th: according to Main Street ‘pop,’” HedgeMAY was $13,500, explained. Seafood Platter orDoerr. RibsThose withfunds were People have so far apallocated from the tax and Choice of Potato, Salad Bar and Bun preciated the city’s latest tourism budget, which FRIDAY, MAY 29th: efforts to reinvigorate the MAY is made9th: up of the city of SATURDAY, look of its downtown. Bowman’s one percent Sirloin o0rFlat Iron Steak with Doerr said another occupancy tax and two facet to the beautification percent and Choice of Potato, Salad Bar andrestaurant Garlic Toast plan is the redesign and lodging tax.

have bought my share of cases, we declined to do wrapping paper, fruit, so, feeling that our first mugs, earrings, plastic job was to teach students, wristbands etc. The point not raise money for other is that we tried very organizations or individhard to limit it, and only uals. Yes, there may have Bowman, ND allowed it when it was been times when we ala school club or school lowed students to collect organization or when coins, or do a fundraiser it involved a student or for a specific reason, but faculty member of either those situations were the Bowman or Rhame carefully considered, school campus. and often brought forth Frequently the sponthrough teachers or stuWeekdays Weekends Students Jenn is the daughter of Chuck Terri Whitney sors of the fundraiser had dents & themselves, not an a flyer wanted outsidewill organization $12they -Whitney 9 holes $17 -Johnson 9 holes $6 -married 9 holesor Jenn &us Kyle be to hand out, and usually $23 - 18 individual. holes $10 - 18 holes $20 -Saturday, 18 holes was June Medora, the expectation that27th inEvery time ND. a piece theThe school would print of Amazon, information is sent couple is registered at Bed Bath Contact Don Groll for Clubhouse the appropriate number home, it rentals shouldfor be school & Beyond & Searsand of copies ( using colored related it is sent Anniversaries, Weddings, Reunions, Meetings, etc...with ink on colored hope Kitchen that parents Seats up to 150paper, people.the Amplethe parking, and Bar. better to attract attenwill read it. Sending a 701-523-5800 or 701-523-6300 (cell) tion). Then the teachers fund raising flyer home or the school secretaries with students may give would be expected to the impression that the May 13th act as distribution and18th May 27th -- May June 2nd school is sponsoring collection points. In most and/or sanctioning the

Greg & Janie Wolf Bowman, NDwill 58623 Applications be accepted from students PO BOX 197 • Bowman, ND 58623 living in Bowman, Slope and Harding• Counties 701-523-3152 701-523-3233 1-800-663-3233

*Applications are due by August 1, 2015

Wellness Break on KNDC 1490 Dr. Carrie Ann Ranum, Board Certified Pediatrician, is specially trained in the medical care of infants, children and adolescents. She will discuss “Pediatric Care” on Thurs., June 18 at 8:30 am.

Medela Breast Pumps West River Home Medical Services stocks the Medela Breast Pumps (electric & manual) & supplies. Many health plans cover breast pumps. Bring a Prescription from your physician & we’ll assist in finding the pump eligible under your policy. Pumps are also eligible under (HSA) Health or Spending Accounts (with prescription). We carry a Medicaid covered breast pump also. Call 701.567.6086 for more information. 27th Annual Fun Run & Walk on July 4 “Rockin’ 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 FITBIT Raffle Tickets FITBIT Activity & Sleep Tracker Raffle Tickets $5 each - Drawing on July 4 at the Fun Run & Walk. Contact Kim at 701.567.6183 or email kims@wrhs.com for tickets.

Years of Caring 1950 - 2015

Hettinger ▪ New England ▪ Mott ▪ Scranton ▪ Lemmon ▪ Bowman ▪ Dickinson

www.wrhs.com

■ Sacred Heart Catholic Church Scranton 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass ■ Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ludlow, LCMC Sunday - Adult Bible Study at 3:45 p.m. and worship at 53 p.m., followed by potluck fellowship. Little Missouri Lutheran Church, worship at 9 a.m. followed by coffee time ■ Break Forth Bible Church Pastors Rusty & Christa Phalen 614 N. Earling Miles City, MT 59330 (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. Dakota Prairie Lutheran Parish: ■ Bowman Lutheran - Worship Worship Times a.m. - 9:30 a.m ■ Bowman9:30 Lutheran ■ Lebanon Lutheran of

■Amidon Lebanon- Lutheran a.m. Worship 8- 11 a.m. ■■Bethany Lutheran - 9:30 am. First Lutheran of Rhame ■ First Lutheran 11 a.m. Worship 10:15- a.m.

■ Bethany Lutheran of Rhame ■ Scranton Lutheran Parish Worship 9 a.m. Sunday, 31 - 8Swanson a.m. Haley PastorMay Charles Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship Friday, 5 - 8 p.m., AA, Peace ■ June Scranton Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Peterson Sunday, June 7 - 8:30 a.m. Haley 701-275-6977 Worship; 9:30 a.m., Worship Sunday, June 22Peace - 8 a.m., St.

John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship; 10:30 a.m., Special Congregational Meeting, Peace Friday, June 27 - 8 p.m., AA, Peace Church Sunday, June 29 - 8 a.m., St. John’s Worship; 9:30 a.m., Peace Worship

► For changes to the church directory, please contact the Pioneer at (701) 523-5623

6 | Friday, May 29, 2015

CLASSIFIEDS F I N D W H AT YO U ’ R E L O O K I N G F O R EmploymEnt

Drivers-Great Hometime, Great People! Stable Year Round Employment. CDL-A Training Available. Halvor Lines. Call for Details 800-346-1472 Retail merchandisers needed for weekly service work in Bowman. Knowledge of POG’s preferred. This position is as an Independent Contractor. Contact Joni 651-308-2399. 6/12

wantEd

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)

StEEl BuildingS Steel Buildings Deals Big & Small Complet Turnkey Pricing Factory direct to Site Phone: 701-214-4671

StatEwidE ClaSSifiEdS HELP WANTED SEEKING FULL-TIME Welding Instructor: Individual must have minimum of four years of related welding work experience. Teaching degree not required. This is a full-time high school level position. Responsibilities include classroom and lab management and the teaching of all aspects of the welding occupation. Seeking Guidance Counselor with addi¬tional duties: Individual must be able to at¬tain a North Dakota Counseling License. Must have an education license and a minimum of 24 credits in guidance. Responsibilities will include classroom and individual sessions. This person will work with Maple Valley School District. Salaries for these positions dependent upon experience. Benefits include; health and life insurance, retirement plan, disability and more. Applicant must be able to meet State Certification requirements. For information or an application please call Jeff Hopp (701)84S-0256. Sheyenne Valley Area Career Tech Center, Valley City, ND or e-mail jeff.bopp@k12. nd.us .

EmploymEnt

Contact the Pioneer today to place an affordable classified ad and see results

StatEwidE ClaSSifiEdS

lEgalS

AREA EXTENSION SPECIALIST/Crop Production, North Central Research Extension Center. Minot, ND. NDSU is an EO/AA employer. Open until filled. Apply at: http://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/6286. “Exempt from NDSU Veteran’s Preference”

and repair to the city’s water utility system, streets and equipment. Applications/resumes will be accepted until Monday, June 1, 2015 by 3 pm at City of Garrison, PO Box 459, Garrison, ND 58540.

TOWNSHIP 131 NORTH, RANGE 100 WEST of the 5th P.M. Section 12: SW1/4 Section 13: N1/2 Section 14: ALL hereby gives notice of the lapse of mineral interests of the abovenamed record mineral interest owners on, in or under the land above described, and of his intention to succeed to the mineral interest of the above-named record mineral interest owners, and of his intention to claim title to such lapsed minerals as being abandoned mineral interests.

Maychrzak yes, Sanford yes, Henderson yes, Ness yes, MC. AUDITOR/PARKBOARD REPORT: EllDean Maychrzak made a motion to accept the application from Larry Tibor, for the Head Coach position, for the baseball program for the 2015 season, Sheila Ness second, roll call vote: Ness yes, Maychrzak yes, Sanford yes, Henderson yes, MC. Warning letters were sent to two residents regarding garbage & loose dogs. PWS REPORT: Tony reported that the mowers have been serviced & the park is cleaned up. Street sweeping had begun but a head gasket blew and the sweeper needs to be replaced. Tony & Robb are proposing that the city look at purchasing a skid steer with attachments for street sweeping. Many other attachments are also available for other duties around the city. A 6” pump was purchased in May of 2011 & has never been used. The council is considering selling this pump. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Gary Brennan & Lucas Doerr attended the meeting regarding the TIF project. Core samples were taken on the asphalt & the stability test was half of what it should be. Gary is also concerned about drainage in two areas. These concerns, along with other issues that were discussed at the March meeting, are being addressed with the contractor, Mayo Const.. Gary will be sending them a letter describing all work to be done & the city will be copied on it. Deon Stockert attended the meeting representing AE2S Engineering. He provided the council with a hand out regarding the process of preparing for a project regarding the Surge Funding. The council is currently looking at using the surge funds for repairs to Main Street. Currently there are three engineering firms interested in doing the project for the city. Next week Stinchfield will begin the work to extend the sewer line at the north end of Main Street to accomodate the Mary Peterson lot. The 2015 Equalization meeting reconvened for final approval. Dale Henderson made a motion to approve the assessed values as presented, Brent Sanford second, roll call vote: Henderson yes, Maychrzak yes, Ness yes, Sanford yes,EgalS MC. NEW BUSINESS: Ron PalcThere was a motion byattended Reitz, a zewski & Carla Teske second by Dillon to approve the the meeting regarding the Bowbills. Slope All were in favor. FoundaThe moman Community tion carried. tion. John Pretzer attended the

DIRECTOR OF NURSING Services position available at the Good Samaritan Society in Mott, ND. Call 701-824-3222 or apply online at www.good-sam.com. CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL in Elgin, ND is now seeking an NP or PA to diagnose and treat patients in the clinic, ER, and inpatient settings. Also seeking qualified Director of Nursing. Sign-on bonus, student loan repayment, and relocation assistance available. Apply at (701) 584-7247 or rgolke@jmhcc.org. PRECISION AGRICULTURE INSTRUCTOR, Lake Region State college, 9-month, benefits, Bachelor’s Degree; instructional experience, agricultural work experience. Go to lrsc.edu for more information. WANTED: K-12 MUSIC Teacher – Fairmount Public School – Excellent base and benefits. School pays both sides of TFFR, signing bonus. Call 701-474-5469 for more information. SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR, Lake Region State college, 9-month, tenure track, benefits, Associate’s degree in simulator maintenance, electronics or related field required and three years’ professional experience or any equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Go to lrsc.edu for more information. CITY OF GARRISON is accepting applications for a Class 2 or Class 3 water treatment plant operator and an entry level city maintenance position. A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma is required. The position will require training and certification for sewer and water treatment through ND Dept. of Health. A valid ND driver’s license is required. The position also requires numerous tasks related to operation, maintenance

EmploymEnt

Help Wanted Scranton School

is seeking summer custodial workers. • Candidates must be 16 years of age or older. • Student workers will be paid $9.50/hour. • Adult workers’ pay will be based on experience. Contact John Pretzer, Superintendent, 701-275-8266.

P Part time help needed! HEL D Cashiers & Stockers E TDay/evenings N A shifts & every other week end W Stop out and pick up an application or talk to Jerry

NEWBY’S ACE HARDWARE

701-523-9818

NEWBY’S

HELP WANTED:

FULL TIME POSITION 40HRS WK WITH BENEFITS. M-F EVERY OTHER SATURDAY, ONE SUNDAY IN A 4 WK PERIOD. MUST HAVE GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS AND BE ABLE TO MULTITASK. CALL 701-523-9818 ASK FOR JERRY OR STOP BY FOR AN APPLICATION.

OTR NEEDED TODAY – S&S Transport hauls farm commodities. Drivers need Class A CDL, 2-yrs exp. Passport, Doubles. ND drivers take truck home! www. sstransportmt.com or call 406309-2357. CENTRAL N.D. DIRT and field drain tile contractor seeking dependable individual. Full time employment. Must have good operator and mechanical skills. No long distance work. 701-3410454/kingdom@daktel.com WANT A CAREER Operating Heavy Equipment? Bulldozers, backhoes, excavators. Hands on training! Certifications offered. National Average 18-22hr. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 866-362-6497. APARTMENTS FOR RENT NOW RENTING! STARTING at $900/mth! Silver Waters 55+ Retirement Community, Grand Forks. New 1 & 2 bedrm’s, elevator, community rooms, Ht/wtr/ swg/garb/underground parking included. 701-757-0926, www. livewithlux.com HOMES FOR SALE TWIN HOMES. Cooperstown, ND. New Construction. 2Bedrooms, 1.5Bath. Hot water floor heat. Open Kitchen/Dining/Living. Heated garage. $157,500. Cooperstown EDC. 701.789.8082; 701.789.0801; 701.789.0930; 701.797.3455. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NORTH DAKOTA FARMLAND values are at all-time highs! Contact Kevin Pifer 701-238-5810 (kpifer@pifers.com) for Free Farmland Valuation Land Auctions & Farmland Management Services. www.pifers.com

Sec. 38-18.1-02, NDCC, provides that the title to the abandoned mineral interests vests in the owner of the surface estate in the land in or under which such mineral interests are located on the date of the abandonment. Please take FURTHER NOTICE, that each of you, as the abovenamed record mineral interest owner, have sixty (60) days after the first publication of this Notice to record a statement of claim in the office of Recorder in and for Bowman County, North Dakota, in accordance with Sec. 38-18.104, NDCC. If no statement of the claim is filed within such sixty (60) day period, the title to the abandoned mineral interests will vest in the undersigned owner of the surface interest in and to the land hereinabove described. Dated this 19th day of May, 2015. STEVEN J. WILD as Attorney for Roger Ruggles Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of May, 2015. PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 29 & JUNE 5, 2015 BOWMAN CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET REGARDING CASE NO. LDC15-003 (SCOTT HARDY – VAR)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman Planning and Zoning Commission will meet June 9, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the small conference room at City Hall (101 1st Street, NE) to conduct a public hearing on Case No. LDC15-003 (Scott Hardy VAR). The applicant EgalSis requesting approval of a variance from values are atcode all-time highs! Conthe zoning standards to: tact Kevinthe Pifer 701-238-5810 1) exceed required side wall (kpifer@pifers.com) of eight (8) feet for by anFree adPAGE 6 | MAY 13, 2015height Farmland ditional twoValuation (2) feet Land for a Auctotal tions Farmland Management Looking For Junk Cars of ten&(10) feet; and 2) exceed MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Services. www.pifers.com Will Buy: Junk cars and scrap the allowable square footage DIGITAL HEARING SALE metal. call 701-928-0325. for a shed of two-hundred (200) $199.95Please to $399.95, Phonax. LIVESTOCK Please message. (TFN) square feet by& SUPPLIES an additional Beltone,leave Freeaphone conference, 2 YEAR OLD(75) Black Angusfeet Bulls. seventy-five square for test. Direct mail, trial without purStatEwidE Sired X, Priority, Timeless a totalbyofTen two-hundred seventychase. Repairs.ClaSSifiEdS 800-249-4163, and More.square Top 25% five (275) feet. are Thekept. site Hearing One – Marty, SD 57361. Not leftover at yearlings. OnlyStreet raise HELP WANTED is located 406 First 2 Year Olds. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Southwest andExcellent is zonedEPD’s R-1 ND MEDIA GUIDE: Names, adand dispositions. Semen tested, Seeking schoolnumbers, psychologist or (Single Family Residential), and dresses, phone e-mails poured foot rot shots prior as to intern in northeastern Dais more and particularly described of all ND newspapers,South radio/TV delivery. See www.bismanonline. kota for 2015-2016 year. Open the east ½ of lot 7, Block 41 of stations, specialty publications. com AD#1438373 pictures. until filled.ND ForNewspaper more infoAssovisit the Milwaukee LandforCompany, Only $25. Lawler Ranch 701-782www.northeastcoop.org Second Angus Addition. If you would ciation, 701-223-6397. or call 4280. 605-783-3607. like to review the file for this request or view the City’s zoning NATIONWIDE NEWSPAPER REGISTERED YEARLING GRAND FORKS AFB Campus map, please make an appointADVERTISING placement made BLACK angus Bloodlines of Lake StateONE College ment with thebulls. Zoning Direceasy! YouRegion make only call have influenced by some or of invites tor bybeen calling 701-523-7627 and getapplications only ONE for bill! part-time Contact the best there on is since 1983.and K6 teaching all disci701-523-3309 Tuesdays the Northpositions Dakota inNewspaper Angus. Dan 701-245-6514. Kenplines. Current in BusiWednesdays. Association for openings details: 701-223dall 701-245-6271. ness Administration, Informa6397. tion Technology, and Chemistry. PUBLISHED IN THE MISCELLANEOUS SALE Bachelor’s degree BOWMAN COUNTYFOR PIONEER BIDSrequired, Mas-Sires Include DIGITAL MAY HEARING SALE ter’s Go to COMMISwww.lrsc. 29, 2015 7229 BENSON COUNTY Spreferred. A V Final Answer 0035 Connealy Consensus to $399.95, edu for Mytty In information. Focusbids for Enter- $199.95 S A V Brilliance 8077 Phonax. SION ismore accepting Beltone, FreePROCEEDINGS phone Apex Windy 078 conference, OFFICIAL prise Connealy Financial Contrast System software. test. Direct mail,CITY trial without purPRECISION Sinclair BossAGRICULTURE Sitz Rainmaker 9723 SCRANTON COUNCIL Deadline is 9:30 a.m. on 6/2/15. Connealy 8419 R H Brooks Prime 958 chase. Repairs. 800-249-4163, INSTRUCTOR, Region Call BC AuditorStimulus atLake 701-473-5340 S A V Iron9-month, Mountainbenefits, 8066 R H Brooks 01157361. Hearing One –Answer Marty,The SD State CALL TO ORDER: Scranfor bidcollege, details. Nichols Extra K205 Sitz Dash GUIDE: 10277 Names, adND Bachelor’s Degree; instructional ton MEDIA City Council met Monday, dresses, phone e-mails experience, agricultural work exApril 13th, 2015,numbers, at Scranton City MISCELLANEOUS of all Mayor ND newspapers, radio/TV perience. GoITtoeasy lrsc.edu for more Hall. Robb Pierce called WE MAKE to place an stations, specialty information. the meeting to order publications. at 7:07 p.m. ad in one or all 89 North Dakota Only $25. ND Newspaper AssoIn attendance were Aldermen: newspapers. One order, one bill, ciation, 701-223-6397. ND FOR the Deaf in Dale Henderson, Brent Sanone SCHOOL check. We provide the ad Devils is hiring a Call full-time ford, EllDean Maychrzak, Sheila design Lake and tearsheets. the NATIONWIDE preschool teacher beginningAssowith Ness; PWS: TonyNEWSPAPER Dillon; AudiNorth Dakota Newspaper ADVERTISING placement the 2015-2016 school year. Go to tor: Kari Ruggles; Visitors:made Luciation, 701-223-6397. easy! You make only ONEDeon call www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/ to apply cas Doerr, Gary Brennan, in breed and get only ONE bill! Contact for thisSired position. to the top bulls Stockert, Ron the Palczewski, Carla EgalS the North Dakota Newspaper Teske, John Pretzer, Charlie Structural Association soundness for Dorval. details: 701-223WELLS COUNTY SHERIFF’S Keller & Steve for longevity 6397. OfficePUBLISHED seeking to fill IN fullFed time posiREADING OF THE MINUTES: THE tion of a DEPUTY. Preference to Daleto Henderson made a moBOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER Prime condition go to work MISCELLANEOUS POST interested, contion to approve the April minutes, MAY certified. 22, 29 &IfJUNE 5, 2015 WE IT easy to place an tact Sheriff Lawson at (701) 547BrentMAKE Sanford second, roll call ad in one or all 89 yes, NorthSanford Dakota 3211NOTICE or jozlawson@nd.gov vote: Maychrzak OF LAPSE OF or newspapers. One order, oneyes, bill, mail resume, cover letter, andOF refSpurINTEREST M Red Angus McGee Red Angus yes, Henderson yes, Ness MINERAL AND one check. We provide the ad erences to Wells County Sheriff’s Doug & Darcy McGee Meryl & Stacy McGee MC. INTENTION TO CLAIM SUCH design and tearsheets. the Office, 700 MINERAL Railway StINTERN, #306, Bowman, ND Rhame, ND Call AGENDA APPROVAL: EllDean LAPSED Dakota Newspaper AssoFessenden ND 58438. (home) North Maychrzak made a motion to apESTS 701-523-3635 701-279-5539 (home) ciation, 701-223-6397. prove the agenda for April, SheiAS BEING ABANDONED BY 701-523-6086 (cell) 701-523-6995 (cell) CITYOWNERS OF GARRISON is acceptla Ness second, roll call vote: OF RECORD ing applications for a Class 2 or Maychrzak yes, Henderson yes, EgalS Class 3Stella water Lambert; treatment plant Sanford yes, Ness yes, MC. TO: Miloperator and aka an entry levelBliss city FINANCIAL REPORTS: Sheila dred Bliss, Mildred PUBLISHED IN to THE maintenance position. A high Ness made a motion approve Reibestein; Evelyn Bailey, aka BOWMAN PIONEER school or general the financialCOUNTY reports for April 12, Evelyn diploma M. Lemay; Gerald equivLam15 & 22, alency diploma is required. The 2015 MAY with a8,balance for2015 the city of bert; Ray Lambert; Hazel Caron; position will require training and $2,259,379.83 & the Parkboard Eileen Venaro; Corrine Dwyer; David C. Piper, certification sewer and waGeneral Fund ID of 06723 $14,834.65 & and LorettaforFreeman, record MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW ter treatment through ND Dept. Improvement Fund of $1,516.21, owners of mineral interests: OFFICE of Health. A valid ND driver’s liDale Henderson second, roll call 38 Second Avenue yes, East Hendercense required. The vote: Maychrzak TAKE is NOTICE, that,position under Dickinson, ND 58601 also reson yes, Sanford yes, Ness yes, the requires authoritynumerous granted tasks in Sec. dpiper@mackoff.com lated to operation, MC. 38-18.1-06, NDCC,maintenance that Roger Telephone No. 701-456-3210 and repair to the owner city’s of water BILLS PRESENTED: Sheila Ruggles, as surface the Attorneys for aPersonal utility system, streets real and equipNess made motion Repreto pay all following described estate sentatives ment. will bills presented for March, Brent situate Applications/resumes in the County of Bowman be accepted until Monday, Sanford second, roll call vote: and State of North Dakota: June Probate No. 06-2015-PR-00013 1, 2015 by 3 pm at City of GarSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA rison, PO Box 459, Garrison, ND LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES 2 YEAR OLD Black Angus Bulls. Sired by Ten X, Priority, Timeless and More. Top 25% are kept. Not leftover yearlings. Only raise 2 Year Olds. Excellent EPD’s and dispositions. Semen tested, poured and foot rot shots prior to antEd delivery. See www.bismanonline. Mineral and other oil/gas intercom AD#1438373 for pictures. ests. details to: P.O. Box Lawlersend Angus Ranch 701-78213557, 4280. Denver, Co. 80201. (TFN)

The deadline to place classfied ads is every Tuesday at noon for that week’s publication. Call us today (701) 523-5623!

Kari Ru

ACCO FEBRU

EFT B $889.4 $853.9 $2,607 EgalS $300.0 APRIL 2015 Telcom Dillon EFT IRS $889.46; EFT IRS Ruggle $182.34; EFT IRS $329.82; EFT Lab $1 Blue Cross $1,198.75; 6688 $1,276 AHOY $1,000.00; 6689 Annie Service Tysver Family $100.00; 6690 6674 S Jeff Oase Excavating $2,550.00; City of 6691 Judy Kline $50.00; 6692 Conso Parkboard $2,070.23; 6693 6677 Tony Dillon $3,060.25; 6694 Kari 6678 Ruggles $1,219.02; 6695 Flower thority Nook $50.00; 6696 ND One Call $1,698 $1.10; 6697 Scranton Equity lon $8 $819.44; 6698 City of Bowman 6682 S $4,291.00; 6699 City of Bowman $228.00; 6700 Consolidated solidat Telcom $103.85; 6701 SW Dist. Wilson Health Unit $80.00; 6702 Visa Workfo $52.40; 6703 Southwest Water Scrant

$2,080.32; 6704 Wilson Const. P $670.00; 6705 Country Media $212.14; 6706 Dakota Farm BOWM $94.35; 6707 MDU $1,756.14

O PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER OF TH MAY 29, 2015 BOW OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MA SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL The B CALL TO ORDER: The Scran- sioners ton City Council met Monday, on Ma March 9th, 2015, at Scranton ing pre City Hall. Mayor Robb Pierce Bill Bow called the meeting to order at Bracke 7:05 p.m. In attendance were Alman B dermen: Dale Henderson, Brent to orde Sanford, EllDean Maychrzak; Chairm PWS: Tony Dillon; Auditor: Kari rection Ruggles; Visitors: Lucas Doerr, da. Br Deon Stockert, Gary Brennan, approv Loren Hoffman. READING OF THE MINUTES: the mo Dale Henderson made a motion motion to approve the February min- Bowma utes, Brent Sanford second, roll Mindy update call vote, MC. AGENDA APPROVAL: EllDean system Maychrzak made a motion to The f approve the agenda for March, approv Brent Sanford second, roll call Steine the mo vote, MC. FINANCIAL REPORTS: Brent motion Sanford made a motion to ap- 5024-5 prove the financial reports for $155,4 March 8, 2015 with a balance cial W for the city of $2,245,837.55 & Accuso the Parkboard General Fund ASC of $14,834.65 & Improvement $168.4 Fund of $1,516.21, Dale Hender- Develo son second, roll call vote, MC. 22548 BILLS PRESENTED: Brent surer Sanford made a motion to pay Engine all bills presented for February, Center EllDean Maychrzak second, roll ment call vote: Maychrzak yes, SanPlumb ford yes, Henderson EgalS abstain, 22552 MC. NOTICEREPORT: OF LAPSE OFreno- 22553 AUDITORS The MINERAL INTEREST AND OF 22554 vation project at the Community INTENTION TO completed CLAIM SUCH Center has been with 22555 LAPSED MINERAL INTERESTS the final phase being the re- 22556 AS BEING BY 22557 placement ofABANDONED the kitchen ceiling. OWNERS OFItRECORD PARKBOARD: was the de- Compa cision of the council that ap- Hoag TO: Stella Lambert; Mildred Bliss, John D plications will be accepted for breit, S aka Bliss Reibestein; 22560 the Mildred coaching positions for Evthe 1. Sur elyn Bailey, aka Evelyn M. Le22561 summer baseball program ev- gave a may; Gerald Applications Lambert; Raywill LamDoug ery spring. be Main P bert; Hazel Caron; Eileen Venaro; Amy L accepted until April 10th for the pleted. Corrine Dwyer; & and Free2015 season a Loretta decision on Signs Grace man, record owners of the mineral coaches will be made at April $120.5 to desi interests: council meeting. 22567 project PWS REPORT: Tony Dillon at- 22568 TAKE under the project tendedNOTICE, the Waterthat, Expo in Bis$2,262 by Gra authority granted in Sec. 38-18.1marck & found it to be very inter- Constr 06, NDCC, that RogerHe Ruggles, esting & informative. visited motion Millie’s Rha as owner of the following withsurface a representative from Team to 22571 described real estate situate for in look a Lab regarding chemicals tion $2 the of Bowman P the County lift station & lagoonand to State keep goon sociati of North Dakota: them working properly. He at- lagoon 22573 W tended seminars regarding pipe cell. ware $ TOWNSHIP 131 NORTH, couplers, water meters & many ter ser $1,875 RANGE 100 WEST of the other things. Team Lab sells5th a Leave ing $ P.M. product for sealing cracks in the on the Weldin Section 12: SW1/4 evator streets. Ross T Section 13: N1/2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Lo- are com SBM $ Section 14: ren Hoffman withALL Advanced as soo Ag $1, Engineering attended the meet- the Jun bins T hereby gives notice of the lapse ing regarding the Surge Fund mits wi Stein’s of mineral interests of the abovemoney that was distributed by come t named record mineral interest $698.0 the state. The City of Scranton owners in or under thetoland structio receivedon,$1,146,939.00 be III. Mo above by described, of his in- Bowma used the city and for infrastrucprove M tention to succeed min- $2,500 ture. Deon Stockert to alsothe attend2015 M eral interest of the above-named rer Ce ed the meeting representing Ad- motion record interestHeowners, vanced mineral Engineering. spoke invoice and of different his intention to claim federa about projects that title the IV. Com to minerals as citysuch maylapsed be interested in being using ments. abandoned mineral interests. the surge money for. AE2S also motion V. Fina provides their own master elec- with a Andy t Sec. 38-18.1-02, NDCC, protricians. Gary Brennan & Lu- Motion 2015 vides that the title to the abancas Doerr attended the meeting Steine doned mineral interests vests in Mike, m regarding the TIF project. Four prove the of thewere surface estate in 1. A/R coreowner samples taken from 2015, due inv the land in or under which such the streets in the project for test- the mo these mineral interests are located on ing. Mayo Construction is the motionc SW the date of that the abandonment. contractor will be held liable 2. Southw bla if the asphalt fails testing. Finish the Please take FURTHER NOTICE, Board work that needs to be completed to prov that eachthe of holes you, as is: filling on the the aboveretain- VI. St Bowma named record mineral interest queste ing wall & grinding the dimples Emerg owner, have sixty (60) days after off, dirt work, top soil, make sure street i D&M Slope the first publication of this Notice needed curb stops are secure, sidewalk Solutions, Inc. Germa to record a statement of claim in by Cody Larson, remove detect- Jess G cent c the of Recorder in andwas for the ableoffice warning panel. There stre on the Bowman County, North Dakota, discussion regarding a lift station loads. derstan in accordance with Sec. 38-18.1& sewer line that is needed at the will get 04, NDCC. no statement the North end of MainIf Street at the of Mary county. claim is filed within such sixty (60) Emerg Peterson residence. get thre day the title toBrent the abandefinin NEWperiod, BUSINESS: San- by And doned mineral interests vest by the ford made a motion to will donate to McD in the undersigned owner of the and als $1,000.00 to AHOY from the sealing surface interest in and to thefund, land County sales tax development from th hereinabove described. previou EllDean Maychrzak second, roll of Nort and es call vote, MC. from th Dated this 19th day of May, 2015. ing a ADJOURN: EllDean Maychrzak D STEVEN J. WILD as Attorney for $5K. made a motion to adjourn at 9:55 of Exc a m the Co Roger Ruggles pm, Dale Henderson second, joining • Paid Vacation when h Subscribed sworn before roll call vote,and MC. The to next city Base if the C Excellent Health, me this meeting 19th • day of scheduled May, 2015. council is for mile).D the stre April 13th, 2015. • Tempo influx, er proj PUBLISHED IN THE Respectfully Submitted, curren • FR Clothi BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 22,can 2015reach us at o You

CLASSIFIED F I N D W H AT YO U ’ R E L O O K I N G F O R

meeting representing the ScranThe Community monthly financial reports ton Golf Course. A were large reviewed the board and new golfby shed has been filed for the auditors. constructed with the help of the Bowman County Commission The March, 2015, payroll expensand there are plans to take the es were $130,720.78. The check old sheds down or revise them. stubs issued Cement is beingwere pourednumbers on the 7708-7777. east side of The the checks buildingissued for a were numbers planned shed to grill27804-27809. in. The men There awas a motion have large numberbyofSanford, people a second to mens’ approve the that comeby toReitz eat on night. payroll. Allthe were favor. The Currently airin conditioning motion carried. needs to be updated and bids

Contact The Finder today to place an affordable classified

F arm & Ranch F arm & Ranch F

RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY

Ready to make you a PROFIT

Echo Valley Angus Registered Yearling Angus Bulls For Sale Performance Tested ▪ Will Deliver

or Sale

have been received for that. Discussion washas held on looking recruitThe golf board been 13.50x15 NHSrevenue. baler tire, mounted ment of teachers. at ways to add Brent on newmade JD rim. 535-568. Save Sanford a Fits motion to grant a trip, get aofspare. $200 or best ofSuperintendent Pretzer $10,000.00 Sales Taxupdated Develthefer. board on possible summer Call 406-772-5634. 5/13 opment Funds, to the Scranton projects including Community Golf kitchen Course, floor for tile,1994 automated boiler sysSportsman 5th wheel improvements to thedialing Scranton tem, asphalt26 maintenance, paintCommunity Golf Dale camper ft. Course, with slide out. ing and general upkeep andvote: Henderson second, roll call Good tires, $4500.00 the call gym floor maintenance that yes, will Henderson yes, Maychrzak 701-279-6711. take place the end of June. Ness yes, Sanford yes, MC.

2005 Lund Boat, 17.5 ft, like

The golf board will provide paid new.was 115ahp. Mercury engine, There motion by that Reitz, a invoices for the funds are $17,500.00, for more inforsecond by Dillon Keller to approve the spent. Charlie attended Scranton School District’s mation call 701-279-6711. the meeting regarding anparticieverpation in completing and submit5/13tree green in Eileen Keller’s yard ting was the Consolidated that trimmed backApplication by the city involving Title I, Title II-A, Title IIbecause it was creating an obD, and other federal grants Steve which struction on the sidewalk. may include the the reaping of funds Dorval attended meeting repon the TitleHeartland I application. All were resenting Engineering in favor. TheEngland, motion carried. out of New ND. They are the city engineer for Killdeer Superintendent Pretzer reported & do work in several counties in on the trade in of the 2007 the area. Dale HendersonGrassmade hopper mower for a 2015 a model. a motion to purchase Skid Steer and sweeper attachments, Superintendent Pretzer and PrinEllDean Maychrzak second, roll cipalvote: Pierce updated yes, the board call Henderson Mayon the Smarter Balanced testing chrzak yes, Ness yes, Sanford progress. yes, MC. A UV coating needs to be put on the asphalt of the Discussion was held on themade poswalking path. Sheila Ness sibility of purchasing in a motion to approve aa house Gaming Scranton for use as a teacher Site Authorization to the Friends rental. of the Scranton Fire Protection Dist. For the Main Bar, Dale Superintendent Pretzer updated Henderson second, roll call vote: the board onyes, the Ness education Henderson yes, fundMaying bill. yes, Sanford yes, MC. chrzak Tony Dillon will be the contact Principalfor Pierce and Superinperson the emergency siren. tendent reported elHe will Pretzer be working with on Dean ementaryon and secondary school Pearson this. activities. ADJOURN: Sheila Ness made a motion to adjourn at 10:05 pm, Mellmer, Maychrzak Reitz andsecond, Dillon roll reEllDean ported on the completed negotiacall vote: Maychrzak yes, Hentions. yes, Sanford yes, MC. derson

H elp Wanted HELP WANTED HOUSEKEEPING Flexible Days Apply at:

Budget Host 4-U Motel Bowman, ND

The next city council meeting is The board for set May the following nonscheduled 11th, 2015. certified salaries: bus drivers $35 per trip, Rachelle Bergstrom ROBB PIERCE, MAYOR $15 per hour, Avis Caron - $14.10 KARI RUGGLES, AUDITOR Plains Grain and Milling perNorthern hour, Sub Cook - $13.50 per is Hiring: Operator for Grain hour, Rocky Mill Kinsey - $17.50 per ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR Processing Plant in Rhame,per ND. hour, Tiffany Green - $15.50 Duties to include: operations, hour, Deidre Mack -Mill $14.00 per

H elp Wanted H

Are you in t

CDL drivers w and Ta

D&M S

Dedicated to serving

Friday, May 29, 2015 | 7

BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

lEgalS

Kari Ruggles, City Auditor

lEgalS

addressed in the future. opened and read aloud. A.J. Delzer, Landscape EngiACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR neer, and Bob Youness, PE AcThe project consists of: 3rd AvFEBRUARY 2015 count Executive, from Ulteig Enenue NE Water Main Loop and gineering, and Duane Steckler, 11th Avenue West Water Main EFT BCBS $1,198.75; EFT IRS Maintenance Supervisor, met to Replacement. Work consists of $889.46; 6664 Scranton Equity discuss Phase II – South Lawn removing & replacing asphalt $853.99; 6665 Donny Young Landscape improvements. Ulsurfacing, saw cut, trenching, $2,607.50; 6666 Tony Dillon teig will prepare the bid docuboring, installation of water $300.00; 6667 Consolidated ments and plan to bid late summain, replacing or adding valves Telcom $101.22; 6668 Tony mer. Ulteig has teamed up with and fire hydrants, removing and Dillon $3,060.25; 6669 Kari Brosz Engineering to complete salvaging listed items, furnish & Ruggles $1,219.02; 6670 Team the survey, as a cost saving installation of listed items and inLab $1,813.48; 6671 Parkboard measure for the county. Brackel cidentals. The com$1,276.95; 6672 Starion Bond made a motion to accept the plete set of Contract Documents, Services $4,876.07; 6673 Void; contract from Ulteig Engineerincluding drawings and specifi6674 Super Valu $26.51; 6675 ing at a cost of $16,425.00, with cations, is on file with the Owner City of Bowman $4,314.00; 6676 proposed construction costs of at the City Hall and the office Consolidated Telcom $154.18; $25,000.00. Steiner seconded of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 6677 Cashway $2,100.42; the motion. A roll call vote was S. Main Street, Bowman, ND 6678 Southwest Water Autaken with all voting aye. Motion 58623. Digital Contract Docucarried. ments are also available from thority $2,367.15; 6679 MDU Discussion was held on the QuestCDN and can be accessed $1,698.10; 6680 Tony L. Dilrecent request of Southwest from the Brosz Engineering weblon $82.66; 6681 Visa $520.78; Healthcare Services, for an adsite at www.broszeng.com under 6682 SBM $115.00; 6683 Conditional two million dollars, to the “Bid Information” page. The solidated Telcom $62.54; 6684 assist with the renovation projcost for downloaded (electronic) Wilson Const. $6,220.00; 6685 ect. Steiner made a motion to plans is $20. The official Plan Workforce Safety $981.17; 6686 approve an additional donation Holders list can be viewed for the Scranton Equity $285.98 of one million dollars for a total project on the QuestCDN webdonation of two million dollars, site. Only electronic plan holders PUBLISHED IN THE which will be dispersed after July downloaded via QuestCDN will BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER 1, 2015. Bowman seconded the receive addendum notifications. MAY 29, 2015 motion. A roll call vote was takContractors using any other en with all members voting aye. means for obtaining plans and OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Motion carried. specifications must periodically OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY Steiner made a motion to apcheck the QuestCDN website for COMMISSIONERS point Jim Septon to the Bowman any addenda. BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWCounty Water Board, to fill the MAN, NORTH DAKOTA unexpired term of Jerry PalczeCONTRACTOR and any of the wski, which will expire DecemCONTRACTOR’S laborers and The Board of County Commisber 31, 2015, with Abrahamson mechanics employed by CONsioners met in regular session seconding the motion. A roll call TRACTOR or subcontractors on May 5, 2015, with the followvote was taken with all members in performance of the construcing present: Pine Abrahamson, voting aye. Motion carried. tion work shall be paid wages at Bill Bowman, Rick Braaten, Lynn Gary Brennan, from Brosz Enrates as may be required by the Brackel, and Ken Steiner. Chairgineering, and Nathan Miller, laws of Bowman County and man Braaten called the meeting Bowman County Highway Road the state of North Dakota. The to order at 9:00 AM. Foreman joined the meeting. CONTRACTOR must ensure Chairman Braaten asked for corAt 1:15 the bid opening was held that employees and applicants rections or additions to the agenfor Crushing & Stockpiling Agfor employment are not discrimida. Brackel made a motion to gregate Surfacing. The follownated against because of their approve, with Steiner seconding ing bids were received: race, color, religion, sex or nathe motion, and upon a vote, the Aggregate Construction, Inc. tional origin. motion was carried unanimously. EgalS EgalS $ 5.94 Unit Price – Total of Bowman County Deputy Auditor, $475,000 City of Bowman reserves Mindy Schumacher, provided an breit, Scott Luvaas onThe Main Street, this will be done and Gravel right date. to reject any or all Bids update on the electronic time 1. Fisher SurgeSand Funding – Shannon atthe a later Motion made by 4.70anUnit Price and waive any defects therein. system. gave update on – the Total Waterof Andy to contact McDonalds and $357,600 The following vouchers were Main Plan. This has been comset up a meeting regarding sealMelvinPermit Miller Construction, Disabled personsseconded needing by asapproved by a motion made by pleted. ing Main Street, is ready to go, Inc. will need to sign. Motion sistance, please contact the City Steiner, with Brackel seconding Grace Scott, motion carried. Unit Mike Priceto sign – Total of Bowman at least 72 hours bethe motion, and upon a vote, the to 5.20 designate streetof $416,000 fore services are required. motion was carried unanimously. projects, VII. Citythe Works and Andy to sign Water Steineronmade a motion made to ac- 1.For moreBurning information or band for com5024-5088 April Payroll projects Branch – Burn is all paperwork the bid, submitted Fisher inplaints about ADA compliance, $155,406.95; 22528-22544 So- bycept place will have to wait to burn Grace, seconded bybyMike, Sandcarried. & Gravel, for will $357,600, call 701-523-3309. cial Welfare $7,482.54; 22545 motion branches. Camera come Bowman seconding theand mo- 2. Jail & Log Cabin – Motion to Accusource $52.00; 22546 to with Rhame around June first tion.at Asewer/water roll call votelines. takenLawith have Dated at Bowman thisthe ASC Construction Equipment look Joshua paint andND, fix up all members aye. day of May make 20 15 $168.46; 22547 Bowman County goon jail26th by Gala Days if possible Project isvoting on hold untilMotion the carried. Finance Officer Development Corp. $1,600.00; lagoon byCity Scott, seconded by Mike, mois emptied into second Abrahamson made afound motion City of Bowman 22548 Bowman County Trea- cell. carried. Water line plans, wa-to tion the Borrow Bowman, North Dakota surer $137.43; 22549 Brosz terapprove service plans at the Option elevator.for the 88th Road Engineering $37,559.75; 22550 Leave VIII. Police – Scott has been waterStreet lines on southImproveof RR fill materials IN THE Center For 4-H Youth Develop- onment workingPUBLISHED with the RR and has the 4”Project, line. Willfor include the elfrom lines Ronald and RexsoEagon. BOWMAN COUNTY ment $25.00; 22551 Cofell’s evator been making head way PIONEER – Noticed to the plans they seconded the MAY 29, 2015 Plumbing & Heating $2,375.00; areSteiner have not been complete. Will put outmotion. to bids A that the trains callasvote was taken withbyall blocking the tracks as much. 22552 Consolidated $102.00; asroll soon possible, hopefully votingthe aye. UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 22553 Dacotah Paper $215.79; themembers June meeting waterMotion percarried. SCHOOL 22554 Frank Eberle $10.50; mits IX.BOWMAN EquipmentCOUNTY – Josh will be putwill be in place. Shannon will Abrahamson made a motion to ting the grader DISTRICT 22555 Jordan Fisher $63.50; come back#1together. to meeting. THE FINDER FINDER approve placing THE a 7,000 gallon Council 22556 Frontier Travel $214.99; done not want to put any trailer, with a 3 inch hyA special the Bow22557 Farmer’s Union Oil III.tanker more moneymeeting into theofgrader at Motion made by Andy to apdraulic pump, as and surplus man County School Board was Company $8,886.41; 22558 prove this time. March 9 & 16 April prop13, EgalS EgalS EgalS The deadline toaMike, ertyMinutes, and offer for sale at public held on Monday, May 11th, 2015 Hoag & Son’s $100.60; 22559 2015 seconded by EgalS EgalS auction. Steiner seconded the X.at Park 8:00 p.m. in thepipes Rhame MulJohn Deere Financial $121.77; motion – Water being carried. breit, Scott Luvaas on Main Street, this will be done 1. Motion to put Grace Wood on place classfied ads motion. A roll call vote was tak- fixed, tipurpose Room. Members pres22560 Ken’s Super Valu $19.68; ordered baseball plates, breit, Scott Luvaas on Main Street, this will done 1. Surge Funding – Shannon at a later date. Motion made by Dakota Western Bank as be a signer is every Friday at 3 en with all members aye. will ent: Kevindate. Bucholz, 22561 KPOK $60.00; 22562 gravel andPresident; get by it Committee Reports: 1. Surge Funding –voting Shannon at arototill later Motion made gave an update on the Water IV.Andy to contact McDonalds and made by Scott, seconded Motion carried. Sharon Holder, Ann Fischer, Dan Doug Langhoff $53.00; 22563 out and smoothed. Must p.m. for that week’s gave an update on the Water Andy motion to contact McDonalds and Main Plan. This has been comset up a meeting regarding seal- worked Mike, carried. Discussion was held on adjustPeterson, and Homelvig. Amy Lick $603.24; 22564 Lyle it ready byRussell the 19th. Water Finance Motion made byby have Main Plan.–Street, This has been comsetSecond up a meeting regarding sealpleted. Permit is ready to go, V. ing Main seconded 2. Reading – Change in publication. us ing theapprove guidelines forCall donation Others present: Tony Duletski, Signs $1,485.95; 22565 MCI hasLimit. been replaced meter to March & April pleted. Permit is ready to go, meter ing Main Street, seconded by Grace will need to sign. Motion Andy Scott, motion carried. Speed Motion to –approve funding requests, due to reduced Superintendent; andyear. Shari Krin$120.50; 22566 MDU $2,100.65; has to be pulledcarried. each Financials, seconded by today (701) 523-5623! Grace will need to sign. Motion Scott, motion to designate Mike to sign street 2015 speed limit change made by revenue sources, but ke, Business Manager. 22567 Anita McLaughlin $72.24; motion carried. to designate Mike including, to sign street projects, and Andy to sign Water Mike, VII. City Works Mike, seconded by Scott, motion not limited toAndy Bureau ofoverLand XI.Members Absent: Tara Lam22568 Michael Todd & Co. Inc. Old Business. A/R Aging Report projects, and to sign Water VII. City Works projects on all paperwork made 1. 1. Branch Burning ––Two Burn band is carried. Management funds. bourn and Stacy McGee $2,262.39; 22569 Kevin Miller invoices, projects on Margie all(BLM) paperwork 1. Branch – Burn band is in place will have towill waitcontact tomade burn 3. UpdateBurning - Roosevelt-Custer by Grace, seconded by Mike, due The commission met asbyCounty Guests: Moser Construction $630.00; 22570 on the suggestion by customers. Grace, seconded Mike, XII. in Discussion place Angie will Block have to wait –to2015. burn motion carried. Camera will come these branches. Community Grant Park Board forCamera dispersing the ofPresident Kevin Bucholz called Millie’s Stitching & Crafts $20.00; giving Wanda 13 for feet on SW in motion will–come branches. to Rhame around June first and 2. 2. JailWater &carried. Logusage Cabinreport – Motion to Rhame does notVoigt quality grant tax collected fromJune the first county the meeting toLog order. 22571 Melvin Miller ConstrucofCabin Block–6,Motion Lot 17,to toblack Rhame around 2. north Jail &side look at sewer/water lines. La- thehave Joshua paint and fix up and the due to income levels. park mill sewer/water levy. Brackellines. madeLaa Holder moved seconded by tion $2,434.00; 22572 ND AsTownsite and giving look have Joshua paint and fix up the jail by at Gala Days if possible make Original 4. Oil/Gas Impact Grant –Deb will goon Project is on hold until the to disperse the county Fischer to approve the agenda. sociation of Counties $63.00; VI.motion Street 13 feet on the north side Streets –Neil Eagon rejail byon Gala Days possible make goon Project is on by hold untilmothe work by Scott, seconded Mike, grant forif repaving Main lagoon is emptied into second park board mill for Street, tax rev- ofAll yes, 6motion carried 22573 Newby’s Ace HardBlock lot 14to Original Towngravel forlevy Fargo by Scott, seconded by Mike, molagoon is emptied into second tion carried. Street. Motion apply for grant cell. Water line plans, found wa- quested enue collected from May wa1, site ware $190.45; 22574 NW Tire Motion to keepseconded the propersloppy when wet.found Gravel tion. carried. cell.isWater line plans, made by Scott, by ter service plans at the elevator. street 2014 through April 2015, per ties Item III and Negotiations: $1,875.35; 22575 Peters Truckas is give theproposed 13 feet between Steve Pfau to ter service plans at24, the elevator. VIII. Police – Scott has been Andy, motionnot carried. Leave water lines on south of RR needed capita, for eachScott city park board. negotiated items; 1. has Contract ing $600.00; 22576 Randy’s Wanda or Deb made Andy, Getzwater house. estimated VIII. – Tower Scott been Leave south RR to5. working withlines the on RR andofhas CellPolice Phone –byDelayed on the 4” line. Will include the el- Jess Abrahamson seconded the duration of Scott. one year; proposed Welding $1,895.50; 22577 Dan by Roll vote: street will need least three working with RR call has on the 4” line. Willatway include themoel- seconded making head – Noticed until 2016. PattheGetz isand looking evator lines to the plans so they thebeen tion. A roll call was requestby both BCEA and way School Board Ross Trucking $630.00; 22578 aye - Mike, - Scott, aye Miller to haul and Josh been making –antenna Noticed evator lines to vote the plans they Andy, that the trains have notso been into putting a head cellaye phone are complete. Will put out to bids loads. ed with all members voting aye. 2. Compensation adjustment; SBM $391.38; 22579 Southwest Grace, motion carried. get costs gravel from that theaye, trains have not been are complete. Will put out tothe bids – on the for tracks as much. county tower. as soon as possible, hopefully by willblocking Motion carried. BCEA proposed a $1400.00 inAg $1,472.50; 22580 Jim Steb- county. 1. Bids on Blk 6, lots 15 & 16. Motion made by Mike to blocking the tracks as as soon as possible, hopefully by 6. Rhame Clean up. –much. Motion to the June meeting the water perCounty Deputy Shercrease to base salary, School bins Trucking $600.00; 22581 getBowman Two bids – Doug Schneider bid three loads of gravel, second theEquipment June meeting the will water per- order third dumpster made by IX. – Josh be putmits will be in place. Shannon will Dick Frederick, and Bowman Board proposed a $1200.00 inStein’s Inc. $37.20; 22582 Visa byiff, and will– Josh build Andy, carried. Talked IX. Equipment willstorage be putmits will be in place. Shannon will $5,000 ting themotion grader back together. Scott, seconded by Mike, motion come to meeting. Assistant Emergency units. crease base salary 3.BCEA $698.08; 22583 Woodley Con- to County Wallman bid together. $9,540 McDonald Paving ting Rocky thetograder back come todone meeting. Council not wantregarding to put any carried Manager 911 and proposed instruction $109.99 would likeadditional to build a small MainBowman/Slope Street. cost Council done not want tostep put any more money into theThe grader at 7. Appropriation of Water – hoLuff III. Motion made by Andy to ap- sealing Coordinator, Karla Germann crements in Plus 20 Lane of Bowman made motion to pay from tel or cabins. Rocky’s plan could the railroad to the beginning more money intoproblem the grader at III. Motion this time. made by Andy to ap- Exploration – no prove March 9 & 16 and April 13, met to Street discuss courthouse secuthe current schedule. 4. $2,500.00, of the Rath & Mehto onesalary building or may will cost $38k and thisPat time. prove March 9& 16 and April 13, change 8. GetzUse of Roller – do No, 2015 Minutes, seconded by Mike, of North rity. Germann presented quotes BCEA proposed Sick Bank aprer Certified Public Accountants from nothing. Motion by Scott to conthe railroad to Highway 12 is 2015 Minutes, seconded Mike, due to the insurance risks. X. Park – Water pipesby being motion carried. for rekeying thechip exterior doors. plicant request presences invoice, from BLM funds as per $5K. tact Rocky and request more inDiscuss on sealing by X. Approval Parkmay – of Water pipes being motion carried. fixed, ordered baseball plates, 9. invoices – Motion commissioners have rec- formation at committee meeting; 5.Insurfederal audit compliance require- theThe on his plans, seconded County. Will ask Neil Hoffland fixed, ordered baseball plates, will rototill gravel and get it to approve invoices made by IV. Committee Reports: ommended that they pursue a ance; BCEA question insurance ments. Steiner seconded the when Andy, motion carried. Margie he comes from leave will rototill gravel and get it IV. Committee Reports: worked out andback smoothed. Must byAndy, seconded by Mike, motion grant for rekeying exterior/inteoptions. Discussion was held. motion. A roll call vote was taken will call Rocky Wallman. County is willing chip Water seal worked out and smoothed. Must have it ready by theto19th. carried. V. Finance – Motion made by if the rior doors, and enhance existing moved seconded by with all members voting aye. Discussion on the have it ready by the 19th. Water V.street. Finance – Motion made by Fischer has been replaced –sewmeter Andy to approve March & April themeter courthouse door handles to meet Holder to approve the agreed Motion carried. XIII.New Business. er project for the Voigt’s building meterComments has been replaced meter Andy March has to to be approve pulled each year.& April XIV. – Cassey– would 2015 Financials, seconded by ADA upon from the May 6, 2015 Steiner made a motion to aphas to toitem be pulled year. 2015compliance. Financials, seconded by like know if heeach can remove the Mike, motion carried. With no further business to disnegotiations meeting, Item 1. prove the minutes from April 21, Mike, carried. XI. Oldmotion Business. marker lines on his property – 1. A/R Aging Report –Two overcuss, made a–Two motion to Contract duration of one year. 2015, with Bowman seconding XI. Old Business. 1. A/RSteiner Aging Report overScott doesn’t see a problem with due invoices, Margie will contact adjourn the meeting at 3:50 PM, All yes, motion Homelvig the motion, and upon a vote, the dueDiscussion invoices, Margie contact this. The flags carried. XII. on the will suggestion are only good for these customers. with Abrahamson seconding the moved seconded to motion was carried unanimously. XII.days. Discussion on by thePeterson suggestion these customers. of giving Wanda Voigt 13 feet on 10 2. SW Water usage report – in motion, and upon a vote the moapprove the agreed upon Item Southwest Water Authority 2. SW usage in of giving Wanda Voigt 13 feet on the northWater side of Blockreport 6, Lot–17, the black tion was carried unanimously. 2. Compensation adjustment Board Member, Rick Seifert, met the north side of Block Lota 17, the black Original Townsite and giving Deb XV. Nick noticed there 6, are lot from the May 6, 2015 meeting; to provide updates. Original Townsite and giving Deb Street 13 feet on the north side of dandelions in town. Wanted to VI. Streets –Neil Eagon reRick Braaten (s) Chairman, $1200.00 increase to north the base Bowman County Assistant Streetif 13 feet on the VI.Block Streets Eagon re- know of 6 lot –Neil 14 Original Townanyone sprays. Scott side said quested gravel for Fargo Street, Board of gravel Countyfor Commissioners salary (2014-15 Base Salary Emergency Manager Bowman/ of Block 6 lot to 14spray Original Townquested Fargo Street, the site . Motion to keep the properCity used them but street is sloppy when wet. Gravel ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (s) $35,600.00 increase to 2015-16 Slope 911 Coordinator, Karla site cost . Motion to keep properstreet Gravel ties as is is sloppy and notwhen give wet. the 13 feet the is high. Joshthe has been needed between Steve Pfau to Bowman County Auditor Base 36,800.00). All Germann met to discuss the reties asSalary is and of not$ give the 13 feet needed Steveby Pfau to doing to Wandabetween or Deb made Andy, some spraying when he Jess Getz house. Scott estimated yes motionorcarried. cent correspondence received to Wanda Deb made by Andy, Jess Getz by house. seconded Scott.Scott Rollestimated call vote: mows. the street will need at least three PUBLISHED IN THE three seconded by Scott. Roll call vote: on the Memorandum of Unthe street need Andy, aye -will Mike, ayeat- least Scott, aye loads. Miller to haul and Josh BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER There being no further- Scott, business, derstanding received from the Andy,Motion aye - Mike, to haulcarried. and Josh XVI. –loads. Grace,Miller aye, motion madeaye by Scott to aye put will get costs for gravel from the MAY for 29,gravel 2015 from the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 North Dakota Department of – Grace, aye, motion carried. will get costs 1. Bids on Blk 6, lots 15 & 16. a notice in the next water bill that county. Motion made by Mike to p.m. The regular meeting Emergency Services (NDDES), 1. junk Bids onnext Blk 6, lots 15 & 16. county. made by Mikebid to all Two bidsMotion – Doug Schneider cars must be cleaned up/ get three loads of gravel, second SECTION 00100 second will bebids held– on Wednesday, Maydefining the services provided Two Doug Schneider bid get three loads of gravel, $5,000 and will build storage moved out by July 1, 2015 or the by Andy, motion carried. Talked INVITATION TO BIDTalked 13th, 6:00will p.m.build in thestorage BCSD by the NDDES, for 911 services $5,000 atwill and by Andy, motion carried. units. Rocky Wallman bid $9,540 owners be prosecuted, secto McDonald Paving regarding Board Room.Wallman bid $9,540 and also to discuss the Bowman units. Rocky to McDonald and would like toPaving build a regarding small hoonded by Mike, motion carried. sealing Main Street. The cost is hereby given, that County 911 address system. A Notice sealing MainRocky’s Street. plan The could cost and would like to build a small hotel or cabins. from the railroad to the beginning separate sealed bids for the Kevin Bucholz, President previous committee was formed tel or Pam cabins. Rocky’s plan to could from thetorailroad to the or beginning change one building may do XVII. ask everyone be of North Street will cost $38k and Follow the Bowman construction of 2015 Water Shari Krinke, Business Manager and established guidance utilizchange to building or may do of North Motion Street will and caution nothing. by cost Scott$38k to conof one children crossing on from the railroad to Highway 12 is Main Projects will be received ing a “Base 10 system (1/10th County Pioneer nothing. Motion by Scott to confromRocky the railroad to Highway is North tact and request more12inStreet. $5K. Discuss onBenefits chip sealing by by theDiscuss City Commission, BowPUBLISHED IN THE of Excellent a mile) and at the time Package! other get ALL Rocky and your request more in$5K. onplans, chip sealing by tact to formation on his seconded the County. Will ask Neil Hoffland man, North Dakota at the office BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER joining counties established a Plan Vacation Simple IRA Flex • AFLAC formation on his plans, seconded theAndy, County. Will ask Neil Hoffland by motion carried. Margie XVIII. Dennis – would like to see when he• comes back from •leave news when it of Cityhe Finance Officer, P.O.leave Box MAY 29,carried. 2015 Margie Base 100 system (1/100 of a by Andy, motion when comes back from will call Rocky Wallman. discussion on replacing water if the Dental, County is willing to chip seal Health, Vision and Life Insurance packages matters. 12, Bowman, unmile). Due to the population will call Rocky Wallman. if the County is North willing Dakota to chip seal and sewer lines. We are starting the street. Discussion on the sew• Temporary housing may the be available til p.m., local time MINUTES influx, in Bowman County, the1:00 street. Discussion on on theJune sew- with UNOFFICIAL XIII.New Business. camera work in water/sewer er project for the Voigt’s building current method may need to be 15th, 2015, then publicly BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL Business. er services project for and the Voigt’s building XIII.New FR Clothing supplied and laundry

EDS l

l l

DISTRICT #1 A special meeting of the Bowman County School Board was held on Thursday, May 21st, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. in the BCSD Board Room. Members present: Kevin Bucholz, President; Sharon Holder, Ann Fischer, Dan Peterson, and Russell Homelvig, conference call. Others present: Tony Duletski, Superintendent; and Shari Krinke, Business Manager. Members Absent: Tara Lambourn and Stacy McGee Guests: Angie Moser President Kevin Bucholz called meeting to order. Holder moved seconded by Peterson to approve the agenda. All yes, motion carried Item III Negotiations: discussion was held. Peterson moved seconded by Fischer that no changes be made to the Plus 20 Lane of the current salary schedule. Consideration will be given to the adjustment of the 2016-2017 salary schedule with the possibility of adding a Plus 36 Lane and adjusting the salary schedule to align with ESPB requirements for continuing education. All yes, motion carried. There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:44 a.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 10th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Rhame Campus Multipurpose Room. Kevin Bucholz, President Shari Krinke, Business Manager PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 29, 2015 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES BOWMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1

lEgalS

held with no motions made. New Business: A. Letters of Resignation: Heather Johnson’s letter of resignation was read. Mark Kunze’s letter of resignation was read. Holder moved seconded by Homelvig to approve Miss Johnson and Mr. Kunze’s resignations effective the last day of the 2014-2015 school year. All yes, motion carried. B. Open Enrollment Application: discussion was held. Fischer moved seconded by Holder to approve an open enrollment application. All yes, motion carried. C. Approve Teaching Contracts: discussion was held. Peterson moved seconded by Homelvig to approve the following 20152016 teaching contracts: Lauren Holder, Music, $36, 500.00; Tyneal Begger, Elementary, $35,600.00; and Melissa Rothe, Math, $35,600.00. All yes, motion carried. Holder exited meeting D. Parks and Rec Request for Buses: discussion was held. Peterson moved seconded by McGee to approve the request by Bowman Parks and Rec to use school district buses for their summer programs. All yes, motion carried. Other Items/Committee Reports: A. RESP: Holder emailed board members information from May 7th meeting. Discussion was held with no motions made. B. SLC: Lecoe reported on May 5th meeting. Discussion was held with no motions made. C. Negotiations: Peterson reported on negotiation meetings. Discussion was held with no motions made. Committee Meetings: Negotiations 4/29 Peterson, Homelvig and McGee; Negotiations 5/6 Peterson, Homelvig and McGee; Negotiations 5/13 Peterson and Homelvig; and RESP Holder 5/7, Dickinson. EgalS lines and then will begin work on There being no not further Lagoon. City does havebusithe ness, meeting waswith adjourned at money to do a lot the water 7:48p.m. regular and sewerThe linesnext at this time.meeting will be held on Wednesday, JuneFederal 10th at 6:00forp.m. in the XIX. Grant second siRhame Campus Multipurpose ren has been submitted. Will put aRoom. pole by AG shed for the siren to be mounted on, this area is IN THE ownedPUBLISHED by the Bowman County BOWMAN COUNTY School District. Will getPIONEER the ok to MAY 29, 2015

lEgalS SALES & SERVICE 146.77; BRAATEN, LAURIE 43.95; BROSZ, KELSEY 6.44; CENEX FLEET FUELING 218.85; CITY OF BOWMAN 1,005.20; CITY OF RHAME 1,649.50; CONLEY, STEVEN 83.50; CONSOLIDATED TELCOM 897.42; COUNTRY MEDIA 133.92; COYLE ELECTRIC 379.50 DAKOTA DUST-TEX 425.85; DAYS INN & SUITES 1,139.88; DETTMANN, DONNA 500.00; DICK’S HEATING AND COOLING 864.80; DULETSKI, MARY 124.02; EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 1,000.00; EIDO CONNECT 112.00; ENSIGN, KELLI 40.21;FARMERS UNION OIL CO 3,628.68; FOUR SEASONS TROPHIES 1,616.50;FRONTIER TRAVEL CENTER 366.58;GAEBE, CONNIE 340.29;GARY’S JACK & JILL 15.95; G R A N D INTERNATIONAL INN 280.84; HARLOW’S BUS SALES 530.52; HEINRICH, BETTY 97.29; INSTRUMENTALIST PRODUCTS CO 123.00; JAHNER, JONATHAN 71.00; JAMTGAARD, CODY 55.00; JOHNSON, HEATHER 177.23; KEN’S SUPER VALU 540.49; KNAUSS, MARY 14.95; LECOE, TRACY 23.83; MAILFINANCE 971.40; MAPLE GROVE DISTRIBUTING 146.70; MONTANADAKOTA UTILITIES 9,444.70 MOSER, ANGELA 89.70; MURPHY, THOMAS 21.00; NDDTSEA 36.18; NELSON INTERNATIONAL 102.58; NETWORK SERVICES CO.1,147.26; NEWBY’S ACE HARDWARE 160.00;

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

relating to a state autism spectrum disorder database

North l Dakota Department of Health

The regular meeting of the BowEgalS man CountyEgalS School Board was on Wednesday, 1.held Motion to put Grace May Wood13th, on do this in writing from the School XX 2015 at 6:00 p.m. the BCSD Dakota Western Bankinas a signer District. Motion for the go forward And Board by Room. Members present: made Scott, seconded by and install pole with written per- p.m will hold a public hearing to address Kevinmotion Bucholz, President; Ann Mike, carried. mission proposed from therules school made by to the McGee, Dan Pe2.Fischer, SecondStacy Reading – Change in Andy, seconded byCode. Mike, motion N.D. Admin. terson,Limit. Sharon Holder, RusA Speed Motion to and approve carried. All Commissioners, the ND of and Health sell Homelvig. Othersmade present: O speed limit change by Mayor, theDept. Auditor, the MainTony seconded Duletski, by Superintendent; Room Mike, Scott, motion tenance AV man must 212 take classes Wayne Olson, High School PrinEast Boulevard Ave. carried. for600 this. Also, one person must Tracy- Lecoe, Elementary 3.cipal; Update Roosevelt-Custer attend a yearly meeting. Bismarck, ND 58505-0200 Principal; and Shari Krinke, BusiCommunity Block Grant – 2015. Monday, June 29, 2015 ness Manager. Rhame does not quality for grant 1:30 p.m. Members Absent: due to income levels. Tara LamA copy of the proposed amendBowman County School #1 4.bourn Oil/Gas Impact Grant – will ments may be obtained by calling Guests: Connie and JaBoard Report - For Newspaper the Health Department at 701-328work on grant for Gaebe repaving Main son Waskiewicz 2436. Also, written comments may Street. Motion to apply for grant w be submitted to the above address President Bucholzseconded called meetA 2 Z PRINTING 498.07; ACME made by Scott, by until July 15, 2015. If you plan to ing tomotion order. carried. TOOLS 84.83; ADVANCED Andy, attend the public hearing and will moved seconded by BUSINESS METHODS 931.17; 5.Peterson Cell Phone Tower – Delayed need special facilities or assisFischer to Pat approve agenda ANDERSON’S EARLY CHILDuntil 2016. Getz the is looking tance relating to a disability, please En with the addition of Parks and HOOD 7.99; BAKER FURNIinto putting a cell phone antenna contact the Health Department at Rec request for Buses under D. TURE CO 850.00; BARNES & on county tower. the above telephone number or Business. All –yes, motion NOBLE 26.85; B I R C H Bi 6.New Rhame Clean up. Motion to address at least three days prior carried. COMMUNICATIONS 38.38; to the public hearing. order third dumpster made by Holder moved byseconded by BOWMAN DRUG 14.22; BOWDated this 14th day of May 2015. Scott, seconded Mike, motion The Terry L. Dwelle, MD, MPHTM Homelvig to approve the minutes MAN HIGH SCHOOL ACT carried of State Health Ofcer of the April 13th regular meeting. ACCT 6,125.00; B O W M A N viro 7. Appropriation of Water – Luff Ave All yes, motion Exploration – no carried. problem or EgalS EgalS EgalS Fischer moved seconded by ndh 8. Pat Getz- Use of Roller – No, rule EgalS EgalS EgalS Holder approve the District due to and thetoinsurance risks. lines then will begin work on do this in writing from the School XX. Motion to adjourn made by req Bills. All yes, motion carried. of H 9.1. Approval invoices Motion MotionCity toofput Grace on lines andMotion then will on do this seconded in writing from the School Lagoon. does not –Wood have the District. for begin the gowork forward Andy, by Mike at 8:39 XX. 701 McGee movedBank seconded by Lagoon. LEMMON AA MEETING: 7 perpm District. toDakota approve made by Western a signer City does notwritten have the Motion for theSlope go forward Andy money to doinvoices a lot withas the water and pole with nd. Theinstall Bowman County Emergency and p.m.,Manager motion carried. Fischer to approve the Monthly Tuesdays at Lemmon Catholic pro Andy, seconded Mike, motion made by lines Scott,by seconded by money tofrom do athe lotschool with the water and install pole with written per- p.m. and sewer at this time. mission made by in County Emergency Manager cooperation with the abo Church Basement, Lemmon, Financial Reports. carried. Mike, motion carried.All yes, mo- and sewer lines atbythis time.motion mission from the school made by Andy, seconded Mike, or e SD. TFN Committee invite you to attend a public Planning tion carried. the ABBREVIATED NOTICE 2. Second Reading – Change in seconded by Mike, motion XIX. Federal Grant for second sicarried. All Commissioners, the Andy, will TO: owner, owners, lessees occ meeting for your community input annual update XIV. – Cassey would Speed to approve Federal Grant for second sicarried. Allthe Commissioners, theand/or AB OFTheon INTENT TOtenants, AMEND ren Comments hasLimit. been Motion submitted. Will put XIX. Mayor, the Auditor, and the Mainthe ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS: In Recognition of audience: no fac like to know if he can for remove the of has thebeen Bowman County and County Multi-Hazard OF speed limit change made by ren submitted. put Mayor,ADMINISTRATIVE the Auditor, and the Maina pole by AG shed the siren tenance man held must Tuesdays take Will classes Baker, MT, at Slope ple business brought forth marker lines on by his property –is afor Pursuantman to the following ordinance: Mike, Scott, motion pole byAlso, AGAmerican shed the siren must take classes to be seconded mounted on, this area this. one for person must tenance 7:00 pm at Lutheran Mitigation Plan. age g RULES Administrative Reports: A.with El- to Scott doesn’t seeBowman a problem or a Church, 315 West Kenwanee carried. be mounted on, this area is for this. Also,relating one toperson must owned by the County attend a yearly meeting. the ementary Principal: Kat Perkin Management ofmeeting. Hazardous Waste. this. TheDistrict. flags Ave. TFN 3. Update - are Roosevelt-Custer by the Bowman County attend a yearly School Willonly get good the okfor to owned 12.0401 Automobiles, Pers Lyceum; Rhame Elementary M 10 days. Community Block Grant – 2015. School District. Will get the ok to concert; Bowman Elementary AL-ANON: Monday night AlRhame does not quality for grant Anon at 8:00 pm in Bowman. Unsheltered storage of old, used, stripped, junked concerts; 6th levels. grade XV. Nick noticed there field are a trip; lot due to income Contact Kathy 701-523-4463. Pre-Kindergarten Open Housvehicles, machinery implements and/or equipmen of4. dandelions in town. Wanted to Oil/Gas Impact Grant – will TFN es; ifTransition Rhame know anyone Scott said which it was manufactured, a period of thirty (3 work on grant sprays. for Timerepaving Main will hold a public hearing tofor address 6thCity grade Bowman the usedvisit totospray but changes to the Admin. Code property wil Street. Motion applythem for Camgrant vehicle, animal andN.D. article of personal wh Notice: IT IS TRUE! The zebras pus; 8th Graduation and the cost isGrade high. has been ch TO: The owner, owners, tenants, lessees and/or occupants ofArticle any lot33-24. withinsafety the corporate limits of made by Scott,Josh seconded by and their keepers are moving. removal operations, public and public health awards ceremony ND Dept. of Health doing some spraying when20th; he Come join them for a good-bye Andy, motion carried. May be a nuisance and/or dangerous to public safety an Summer School teachers; Terri 3rd Floor Conference Rm. mows. celebration. through 75 5. Cell Phone Tower – Delayed Pursuant to theBrowse following ordinance: Miller,2016. Connie Gaebe Keisha 3r years of ranch accumulation. Environmental Health Section until Pat Getz and is looking Sparks. June 13 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The City of Rhame is requesting all vehicles describ Env XVI. Motion by Scott to put 918 E. Divide Ave. into putting made a cell phone antenna 12.0401 Automobiles, Personal Property – When a Nuisance just east of MM 59 between B. High School aon notice in the next waterPrincipal: bill that Rhame no laterND than58501-1947 July 1, 2015. Bismarck, county tower. Miles City and Baker. EveryHS Graduation May 24th @ all junk cars must be cleaned up/ Bis Mon., June 15, 2015 6. Rhame Clean up. – Motion to Unsheltered of old, stripped, junked and other automobiles not in good, safe opera thing fromstorage anvils to used, a zebra 2:00p.m.; hosting Regional moved out July 1, 2015 or the 1:15 p.m. p order thirdbydumpster made by Bakerand Metal & Recycling willofcome pick up the cars hide. Biggest item: TV-140and/or trac-equipment vehicles, machinery implements personal property any atkind Track Meet May 16th; Honor SoThe proposed rules may y be reviewed thewhich is no owners will be prosecuted, secScott, seconded by Mike, motion tor. Smallest: unique for toothpick ofce of the ND Department ofain Health, En-be junk You will be put on a list and date will set The foryard Bp which it was manufactured, a period of thirty (30) days or more (except a licensed ciety Blood Drive; Senior Class onded vironmental Health Section, 918 E. Divide carriedby Mike, motion carried. holder. 406-772-5747. 5/27 ofce vehicle, animal and article of personal propertyAve., which constitutes an obstruction to, hazard or de Final Field Trip; Band Day; State 3rd Floor, Bismarck, ND 58501-1947 viron 7. Appropriation of Water – Luff or fromorthe Division’s site at www. removal operations, public safety and public health, which may beweb abandoned or unclaimed w Ave., Assessment testing completed, XVII. Pam ask everyone to be ndhealth.gov/wm. g A copyy of the proposed Exploration – no problem or in fro be a nuisance and/or dangerous to public safety and shall be abated in the manner prescribed Mr. Jahner is to be commended rules and/or a regulatory analysis may be caution of children crossing on ndhe 8. Pat Getz- Use of Roller – No, requested byy writing g to the ND Department rules for his work on this risks. project; Van North due toStreet. the insurance of Health at the above address, or byy calling g reque Daele Busing Service commend701-328-5166 or by emailing cerickso@ The City of Rhame is requesting all vehicles described in the about ordinance be removed from th of He 9.The Approval of invoices – Motion nd.gov. Written or oral comments on the Bowman County Emergency Manager and Slope 701-3 ed for their help with busing; and Rhame no later thanCounty July 1, 2015. XVIII. Dennis – would like to see Bowman Board of Equalization will to approve invoices made by proposed rules may be submitted to the nd.go Bowmanwith County Manager and Slope County Manager cooperation theEmergency thank you Emergency for at in The above mailingg address, telephone number discussion on the replacing water propo Andy, seconded byrecognition Mike, motion meetEmergency on June Manager 2, 2015instarting at 1:30 p.m. orcooperation email and received by June 29, 2015, County with the abov the high school concert. Planning Committee invite youBaker to attend a public and sewer lines. We are starting Metal & Recycling will come pick up the carsdate andthe pay $40 a ton. Anyone carried. the public comment periodinterested closes, is welco or em in The Commissioners Room at the Bowman C.meeting Superintendent: State AsPlanning Committee invite you to attend a public considered. If you plan to attend will be fully with camera work in water/sewer You willon be the put onannual a list and update a date will be set for BMR to hearing come out and pickneed up the cars. the d for your community input g andawillspecific special the publichaving County Courthouse. Anyone sessment testing; Busing; Drivwill be meeting forMulti-Hazard your community input the annual XIV. Comments – Cassey would facilitieson or assistance relatingg update to a disability, y ofEducation the Bowman County and Slope County the p ers Class; future complease contact the Division of Waste Manissue with their property valuations are facilit like to know if he can remove the of the Bowman County and Slope Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. agement g County at the above telephone number mittee meetings; andproperty interviews pleas encouraged to attend. orPlease bring along marker lines on his – address at least three (3) days prior to Mitigation Plan. agem g for open positions. the public hearing. g Scott doesn’t see a problem with or ad evidence for the board to Dated support your this 8th day y of May, y 2015 Old Business: A. Summer Buildthe p this. The flags are only good for /s/ Curtis L. Erickson valuation concerns. ing Projects: discussion was Division of Waste Management 10 days.

Vacant Board Position

Bowman Parks and Recreation Board has a vacant Board position. Interested persons should contact Julie Lambourn, Clerk at 701-523-3896 by June 4, 2015.

l l l l otices l Wanted l Wanted PUBLIC l l N otices N H elp H elp MEETING

classified ad and see results

ted

lEgalS

H elp Wanted H elp Wanted

NOTICE

Monday, June 1 at 7:30pm at the Bowman CountyNorth Courthouse Dakota

Department of Health

Vacant BoardVacant Position Board Position NOTICE

Bowman Parks and Recreation Board has a Bowman Parks and Recreation Board has a vacant Board position. Interested persons vacant Board Interested persons should contact Julie Lambourn, Clerkposition. at contact Julie Lambourn, Clerk at Help Wanted 701-523-3896 by Juneshould 4, 2015. 701-523-3896 by June 4, 2015. Scranton School is seeking summer custodial workers.

• Candidates must be 16 years of age or older. • Student workers will be paid $9.50/hour. • Adult workers’ pay will be based on experience.

PUBLIC MEETING MEETING PUBLIC MEETINGNOTICE

Contact John Pretzer, Superintendent, 701-275-8266.

Are you looking for long term employment in the community; And good pay; And excellent benefits? If so, we’d like to talk to you!

FOR THE FUN OF IT

We are looking for:

vers with Hazmat, Doubles/Triples and Tanker endorsements

M Solutions, Inc.

serving the Oil Industry for more than 33 years!

ach us at our Baker office Monday through Friday

Monday, June 1 at 7:30pm Monday, June 1 at 7:30pm at the Bowman County Courthouse at the Bowman County Courthouse

NOTICE

Posting Date

XV. Nick noticed there are a lot of dandelions in town. Wanted to know if anyone sprays. Scott said 84 the usedowners, to spray them butand/or occupants of any lot within the corporate limits of the City of Rhame TO:City The owner, tenants, lessees Bo Custom Livestock Fencing the cost is high. Josh has been TO: The owner, owners, tenants, lessees and/or occupants of any lot within the corporate limits of t Buskohl Livestock Fencing doing some when he Pursuant to the spraying following ordinance: Specializing in barb wire instalmows. Pursuant to the followingAlso ordinance: lation and removal. do any 12.0401 Automobiles, Personal Property – When a Nuisance type of livestock fence. We are a XVI. Motion made by Scott to put 12.0401 licensed and insuredAutomobiles, company. Personal Property – When a Nuisance a notice in the next water bill that Willand travel Call Cody Unsheltered storage of old, used, stripped, junked other anywhere. automobiles not in good, safe operating condition, and of any other all junk cars must be cleaned up/ atUnsheltered 701-640-7869. storage of5/27 old, used, stripped, junked othersafe automobiles not in for good, safe operatin vehicles, machinery implements and/or equipment and personal property of any kind which is noand longer for the purposes moved out by July 1, 2015 or the vehicles, machinery implements and/or equipment and personal property of any kind which is no l which it will was manufactured, for a period owners be prosecuted, sec-of thirty (30) days or more (except in a licensed junk yard) within the City, and any motor itconstitutes was manufactured, period of thirty (30) daystoorpublic more (except in a licensed junk yard) vehicle,byanimal andmotion article ofcarried. personal propertywhich which an obstruction to, hazard or detriment traffic, snow Time is running outfortoabuy onded Mike,

S ervices NOTICE

ervices

GET THE NEWS WHEN IT HAPPENS

vehicle, animal andbe article of personal property which obstruction removal operations, public safety and public health, or which may abandoned or unclaimed withinconstitutes the City, is an hereby declaredto,tohazard or detr a new Classic OUTDOOR

Aluminum Price

operations, andprescribed public health, which may be abandoned or unclaimed wit be a nuisance and/oreveryone dangerous totopublic and shall be abatedpublic in thesafety manner in thisorarticle. XVII. Pam ask be safetyremoval FURNACE from be aWOOD nuisance and/or dangerous to public safety and shall be abated in the manner prescribed in th caution of children crossing on Central Boiler. be removed from the corporate limits of the City of The City of Rhame is requesting all vehicles described in the about ordinance North Street. Rhame no later than July 1, 2015.

18¢/lb.

The City of Rhame is requesting all vehicles described in the about ordinance be removed from the Call today for more information

20¢ over 100 lb.

Rhame no later than July 1, 2015. XVIII. Dennis – would like to see special discussion replacing Baker Metal &on Recycling will comewater pick up the cars andand pay $40 a ton.pricing! Anyone interested is welcome to call City Hall at 279-5555. and lines. Weand are starting Baker &Pines Recycling willup come Yousewer will be put on a list a date will be set forMountain BMRMetal to come out andConstruction pick thepick cars.up the cars and pay $40 a ton. Anyone interested is welcom with camera work in water/sewer You will be put on a list and a date will be set for BMR to come out and pick up the cars.

605-423-8113

101 N. Main Bowman, ND

8 | Friday, May 29, 2015

lEgalS

NORTH WINDS LODGE 78.00; OAKLAND, KIMBERLY 19.06; OFFICEMAX INC 1,124.27; ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY OURADNIK, KELLEY 80.96; 43.05;PERDUE, SHILO 250.00; PETTY CASH 44.17; PRAXAIR DITRIBUTION 226.00; RAMKOTA HOTEL 1,435.20; RAY’S REPAIR 2,053.89; S&T CUSTOM PLUMBING 605.38; SCHOOL SPECIALTY 64.83; SENN, TYLER 394.95; SIMONSON, ROBERT 457.32; SOFTWARE UNLIMITED 5,550.00; STEIN’S 954.84; SWANSON, SANTHA 14.95; TESSMAN SEED COMPANY 687.53; THORSRUD SUPPLY CO 126.27; THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORP 418.16; UNIVERSAL ATHLETIC 1,124.24; Wisconsin Center for Education 1,202.00; WOODLEY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 231.20; ZC HORSES SERIES 53.00; Zimmerman contracting 4,695.00 Checking Account Total: 59,284.26 AMAZON MARKETPLACE 31.30; BAKER HIGH SCHOOL 50.00; BAYMONT INN & SUITES 89.00; BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS 100.00; BELLE FOURCHE HIGH SCHOOL 100.00; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 2,189.55; BRAATEN, LAURA 1,407.00; GETZ, AMY 853.00;HARRIS SCHOOL SOLUTIONS 93.82; HORACE MANN COMPANIES 1,178.53; KB JEWELERS 144.50; MARTIAN, CHARMAINE 251.00;MCDONALDS 4.93;NCS PEARSON 35.00; RAM UTILITIES LLC 100.00; REGION X MUSIC, SPEECH AND DRAMA 970.00; ROUGHRIDER AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER 12,000.00; SCRANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL 454.00; SPEARFISH HIGH SCHOOL 80.00; SPEARFISH MIDDLE SCHOOL 30.00; VAN DAELE BUS SERVICE 19,440.09; WCS TELCOM 217.39; WINGATE BY WYNDHAM 7.10; WORKFORCE SAFETY & INSURANCE 170.36 Checking Account Total: 39,996.57 PUBLISHED IN THE BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER MAY 29, 2015 BOWMAN CITY COMMISSION TO MEET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Bowman City Commission will meet June 16, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (101 1st

lEgalS

Street, NE) to hold a public hearing on Case No. LDC15-004 and to conduct the second reading of the ordinance for an amendment to Chapter 8, Article 6, Alcoholic Beverages of the Municipal Code. The amendments include

but are not limited to the following: 1) expanding the alcohol sale classifications that pertain to the type of alcohol served to better reflect the variety of businesses that sell alcohol; 2) establishing new “City Issuance” fees for al-

lEgalS

cohol sales classifications; 3) expanding the yearly renewal fees to coincide with the expansion of alcohol sales classifications; 4) adding new language for license transfers; and 5) other items properly relating thereto. This

lEgalS

amendment will affect uses in all non-residential zones, including (but not limited to): Commercial (C), Industrial (I), Planned Unit Development (PUD), and P (Park and Public). To examine the case file for the project please

lEgalS make an appointment with Cheryl Ryan, Zoning Director, City of Bowman by calling 701-5237627 or 701-523-3309 or Teran Doerr, Executive Director, Bowman Development Corporation by call 701-523-3322.

Attention Hunters 2015-2016 Deer Hunting Proclamation Summary The North Dakota Game and Fish Department announces the following summary of regulations and changes for the 2015 Deer Hunting Seasons. The deadline for submitting applications to the Department’s Bismarck office is June 3, 2015.

SEASON DEER BOW

OPENS September 4 (12:00 noon)

CLOSES January 3

AREAS Statewide

*Exception - See information on Special Herd Reduction Deer Seasons.

DEER GUN

MUZZLELOADER

YOUTH DEER

16 1/2 Day Season November 6 (12:00 noon)

November 27 (12:00 noon)

September 18 (12:00 noon)

November 22

December 13

September 27

General Information

RESTRICTIONS

• Resident deer bow licenses are issued by the Department’s Bismarck office, through the Department’s website, or by calling 1-800-406-6409.

Residents - Any deer is legal, except antlerless mule deer in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. No unit restrictions. Nonresidents - Restricted to species of deer described on license. Antlerless mule deer may not be taken in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. No unit restrictions. Orange clothing required of all bow hunters during regular gun season.

• Nonresident general deer bow licenses (for white-tailed deer) are issued by the Department’s Bismarck office, through the Department’s website, or by calling 1-800-406-6409. • Nonresident any deer bow licenses (which include mule deer) are issued by lottery only from the Department’s Bismarck office.

Restricted to type of deer and unit described on license. Type of deer includes species and whether antlerless or antlered (at least one visible antler). Antlerless mule deer may not be taken in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. Note exception for white-tailed deer hunters in units 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E. Orange clothing required.

• Deer gun and muzzleloader licenses are issued by a weighted lottery procedure through the Department’s Bismarck office.

Statewide

Restricted to white-tailed deer only and type of deer described on license. No unit restrictions. Orange clothing required.

Statewide

12 & 13 year olds - Antlerless white-tailed deer only. 14 & 15 year olds - Any deer is legal except antlerless mule deer in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. In units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F a special license is required to hunt antlered mule deer. No unit restrictions except those possessing the special antlered mule deer license must hunt in their unit the entire season. Orange clothing required.

• Applications are available from county auditors, license vendors and the Department. The deadline for submitting applications to the Department’s Bismarck office is June 3, 2015.

All units

• Resident gratis and nonresident landowner, and youth deer licenses are issued through the Department’s Bismarck office. • There are separate applications for 12 and 13 year olds, youth deer, resident gratis and nonresident landowner, deer gun, and muzzleloader licenses.

• Resident deer bow license holders may take and possess one deer of any type per season except for antlerless mule deer in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F; and except as described for the special herd reduction deer seasons. • Nonresident deer bow license holders may take and possess one deer of the type described on their license. Antlerless mule deer may not be taken in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F.

HOURS OF HUNTING are one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise to one-half (1/2) hour after sunset except when season opens as noted above. Hunters must cease any hunting activity, leave any stand or blind, and must be in the process of leaving the field at the close of shooting hours (one-half (1/2) hour after sunset). All season openers are Central Time.

Summary of Changes from Last Year • The 2015 North Dakota deer hunting season will feature 43,275 licenses, which is 4,725 fewer than in 2014 and the lowest number since 1978. Again, a concurrent season will not be held this year and hunters are allowed only one license for the gun season. • Again, no antlerless mule deer licenses are available in hunting units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. This restriction applies to regular gun, bow, gratis, and youth licenses.

• Muzzleloading handguns must now be .50 caliber or larger, and the minimum barrel length of 16 inches for rifles has been removed. • State law (HB1161) requires that any resident age 18 or older must submit a valid ND drivers license number or ND nondriver photo ID number when applying for a license. Failure to include this on the application will result in the entire application being rejected and returned to sender!

• Recording devices which do not aid in range finding, sighting, or shooting the bow are permitted archery equipment. * Special Herd Reduction Deer Seasons

A.) Three special deer bow seasons will again be held in portions of the City of Bismarck and private land in Burleigh County located adjacent to the City of Bismarck. The bag limit shall be one antlerless white-tailed deer for each special deer bow license. The seasons shall run from September 4, 2015 thru January 31, 2016. Hunters who desire to hunt within the city limits of Bismarck must receive trespass permits from the Bismarck Chief of Police prior to being issued up to three special licenses from the Department’s Bismarck office. In addition, hunters who possess a bow license may use it during the deer bow season (September 4 thru January 3) after obtaining a trespass permit. Hunters will be restricted to those conditions specified on the trespass permit. In the area outside the city limits of Bismarck, no trespass permit is needed. B.) Additional special deer bow seasons will again be held in portions of the City of Fargo and adjacent areas, including privately owned land. Hunters who desire to hunt within the city limits of Fargo must receive a Fargo City Deer Permit from the City of Fargo. A maximum of 90 antlerless Special Deer Bow Season licenses (available from the Department’s Bismarck office) will be issued. Each permit holder may initially receive up to two of the special licenses. The seasons shall run from September 4, 2015 thru January 31, 2016. Specific

details and areas open to hunting will be determined by the City of Fargo. Hunters must submit applications to the Department’s Bismarck office along with a copy of their Fargo Permit and $30.00 for each license. After October 31, any remaining licenses can be purchased by permit holders on a first come first served basis. C.) A special deer bow season will again be held at the USDA-ARS Northern Great Plains Research Lab in Mandan. A maximum of 35 antlerless deer bow licenses will be available. Application for the lottery for these licenses will be available at www.ars.usda.gov/npa/ngprl. Licenses must be purchased at the Department’s Bismarck office. The season shall run from September 4, 2015 thru January 31, 2016. D.) Three special deer bow seasons will be held on NDDOCR land south of Bismarck. A maximum of 25 access permits are available to bow hunters through the NDDOCR with an application deadline of 4 PM CT, July 1, 2015. A maximum of 75 antlerless white-tailed deer bow licenses will be issued from the Department’s Bismarck office. Each access permit holder may purchase up to three licenses. The seasons shall run from September 4, 2015 thru January 3, 2016.

Lottery results may be obtained by visiting our website at gf.nd.gov A complete 2015 deer hunting proclamation is available from the North Dakota Game & Fish Department, 100 North Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095, (701) 328-6300.

• Deer gun license holders may take and possess one deer of the type described on their license. Antlerless mule deer may not be taken in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. • Muzzleloader license holders may take and possess one white-tailed deer of the type described on their license. • Residents ages 12 and 13 hunting during the youth deer season may take and possess one antlerless white-tailed deer. • Youth deer season license holders ages 14 and 15 may take and possess one deer of any species, sex or age except antlerless mule deer in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. In units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F a special license is required to hunt antlered mule deer. • Resident gratis and nonresident landowner license holders may take and possess one deer of the type described on their license. Antlerless mule deer may not be taken in units 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. • Used primary tags shall remain with the antlers or head until March 31, 2016. Used carcass tags shall remain with the meat until March 31, 2016 or until meat is consumed. White-tailed deer license holders for units 4B and 4C must hunt in their assigned unit for the first 2-1/2 days (November 6-8). For the remainder of the deer gun season, they may hunt either or both units. White-tailed deer license holders for units 4D and 4E must hunt in their assigned unit for the first 2-1/2 days (November 6-8). For the remainder of the deer gun season, they may hunt either or both units. APPLYING BY COMPUTER OR BY PHONE QUICK – CONVENIENT – EASY

You can apply for your deer license — 24 hours a day 7 days a week, making sure your application is in before the deadline. Visa, Discover and MasterCard accepted.

Via the Internet visit our website at gf.nd.gov

Regular license fees apply with no service charge added.

By Phone call toll free 1-800-406-6409 Besides license fee, a service charge for each applicant will be added ($4.00 for residents, $10.00 for nonresidents). Please have hunter education number ready, (if required).

FOR THE FUN OF IT Posting Date May 25, 2015

1. HISTORY: When did the U.S. Supreme Court become a nine-member body? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: The image of “Rosie the Riveter,” a woman working in a factory, arose from which war? 3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What animal’s diet consists mainly of eucalyptus leaves? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of the Czech Republic? 5. MYTHOLOGY: What was the name of Orpheus’ beloved wife, doomed to die from a viper bite? 6. GAMES: In poker, what is a full house? 7. MEDICINE: What causes rickets in children? 8. LAW: What is the legal definition of “chattel”? 9. ETIQUETTE: Who is traditionally supposed to host the bachelor’s party for a groom? 10. MUSIC: Who composed the opera “The Magic Flute”? © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Trivia Test Answers 1. 1869, set by Congress; 2. World War II; 3. Koala ; 4. Prague; 5. Eurydice; 6. Three of a kind and a pair; 7. Vitamin D deficiency; 8. Personal property; 9. The best man ; 10. Mozart

Friday, May 29, 2015 | 9

BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

Insurance LegaLs

65536 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Company In the state of Virginia Total Assets 24,241,988,787 Total Liabilities 22,093,819,070 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) 637,346,286 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 2,148,169,717 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 24,241,988,787 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 6,291,402.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 5,472,179.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 224,493.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 308,824.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

# shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 285,323,300 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,812,152,435 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 682,851.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 99,459.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 780,673.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 628,274.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

Common Capital Stock 5,690,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 2,918,615 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 4,773,990,071 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 781,843,515 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 5,564,442,201 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 123,444,990,551 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 33,568,108.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 36,291,917.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 70,329.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 112,842.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

70025 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Genworth Life Insurance Company In the state of Delaware Total Assets 38,163,215,437 Total Liabilities 34,938,855,986 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) 155,038,119 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 61,282,801 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 3,224,359,451 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 38,163,215,437 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 2,386,424.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 4,726,235.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 6,315,330.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 6,704,649.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 70939 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Gerber Life Insurance Company In the state of New York Total Assets 2,812,152,435 Total Liabilities 2,526,829,135 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 22,743,332 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 114,079,968 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0

62286 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Golden Rule Insurance Company In the state of Indiana Total Assets 718,208,451 Total Liabilities 405,025,824 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 50,205,501 Unassigned funds (surplus) 245,552,406 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 313,182,627 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 718,208,451 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 111,434.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 137,312.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 82,777.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 125,944.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 63312 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Great American Life Insurance Company In the state of Ohio Total Assets 22,772,579,798 Total Liabilities 21,136,547,805 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 766,431,234 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 867,088,259 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,636,031,993 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 22,772,579,798 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 13,763,449.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,383,080.00 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.

78778 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Guardian Life & Annuity Insurance Company In the state of Delaware Total Assets 15,656,247,058 Total Liabilities 15,429,062,236 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 331,500,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -106,815,179 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 227,184,821 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 15,656,247,057 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 1,837,419.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 631,637.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 83607 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Guggenheim Life & Annuity Insurance Company In the state of Delaware Total Assets 12,812,436,818 Total Liabilities 12,166,479,063 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) 243,207,755 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 645,957,755 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 12,812,436,818 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 10,867,930.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 689,879.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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,

70815 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company In the state of Connecticut Total Assets 9,086,882,540 Total Liabilities 7,494,547,445 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 352,497,841 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 1,200,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,236,137,254 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,592,335,095 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 9,086,882,540 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 3,108,116.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,508,488.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 3,233,903.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 2,318,542.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 71153 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Company In the state of Connecticut Total Assets 47,246,337,570 Total Liabilities 43,837,440,540 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 315,634,232 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 1,605,527,920 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,485,234,878 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 3,408,897,030 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 47,246,337,570 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 7,297,739.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 27,907,558.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 1,529.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 29,719.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 88072 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Hartford Life Insurance Company In the state of Connecticut Total Assets 123,444,990,551 Total Liabilities 117,880,548,350

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014

78611

of the HCSC Insurance Services Company In the state of Illinois Total Assets 464,948,837 Total Liabilities 215,222,904 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 364,264,898 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 18,422,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) -135,460,965 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 249,725,933 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 464,948,837 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 93440 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the HM Life Insurance Company In the state of Pennsylvania Total Assets 574,505,906 Total Liabilities 265,296,664 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 20,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 154,337,875 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 2,629,208 Unassigned funds (surplus) 129,242,159 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 309,209,242 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 574,505,906 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00

64505 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Homesteaders Life Company In the state of Iowa Total Assets 2,500,755,676 Total Liabilities 2,339,622,461 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 7,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 154,133,215 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 161,133,215 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,500,755,676 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 351,155.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 515,776.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 64580 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company In the state of Illinois Total Assets 1,378,034,267 Total Liabilities 1,171,442,706 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 196,305,472 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 196,305,472 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,367,748,178 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 388,399.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 349,940.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 381,118.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 201,754.00 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. 2015 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly orga-

10 | Friday, May 29, 2015

Insurance LegaLs

nized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

In the state of Wisconsin Total Assets 6,237,670,123 Total Liabilities 2,929,513,208 Common Capital Stock 8,833,336 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 1,404,934,976 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 435,844,416 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,458,544,187 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 3,308,156,915 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 6,237,670,123 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 0.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 36,655,019.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 29,571,389.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

Written 244,461.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 485,950.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

64513 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Horace Mann Life Insurance Company In the state of Illinois Total Assets 7,893,969,654 Total Liabilities 7,495,316,112 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) 352,449,859 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 398,653,542 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 7,893,969,654 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 15,520,710.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 6,631,276.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 226,357.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 88,576.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 60052 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Humana Benefit Plan of Illinois, Inc. In the state of Illinois Total Assets 88,521,925 Total Liabilities 26,668,701 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 55,300,000 Surplus Notes 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund Other than special surplus funds 4,957,377 Unassigned funds (surplus) -904,153 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Total Capital and Surplus 61,853,224 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 88,521,925 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Premiums Earned 550.00 Total Amount Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2014) ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Humana Insurance Company

73288

64246 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America In the state of Indiana Total Assets 45,297,378,336 Total Liabilities 39,605,810,243 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 845,095,996 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 39,319,038 Unassigned funds (surplus) 4,807,153,059 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 5,691,568,093 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 45,297,378,336 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 7,952,909.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,772,598.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 2,624,538.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,814,640.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 74780 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Integrity Life Insurance Company In the state of Ohio Total Assets 6,107,078,432 Total Liabilities 5,443,290,301 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) 47,624,259 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 663,788,131 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 6,107,078,432 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums

64904 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company In the state of Kentucky Total Assets 482,821,382 Total Liabilities 461,953,119 Common Capital Stock 1,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 7,000,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 12,368,262 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 20,868,262 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 482,821,381 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 65056 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Jackson National Life Insurance Company In the state of Michigan Total Assets 180,834,423,488 Total Liabilities 176,348,286,221 Common Capital Stock 13,800,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 249,427,812 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 3,233,811,448 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund -555,038,769 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,544,136,776 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 4,486,137,267 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 180,834,423,488 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 78,416,565.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 44,516,933.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 262,841.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,108,177.00 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. 2015 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF

65838 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) In the state of Michigan Total Assets 246,338,114,319 Total Liabilities 240,563,927,760 Common Capital Stock 4,728,939 Preferred Capital Stock 100,000 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 989,880,701 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 3,196,310,260 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,137,270,716 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 5,328,290,616 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 245,892,218,376 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 68,791,393.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 78,633,944.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 4,694,143.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 518,107.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 65110 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Kanawha Insurance Company In the state of South Carolina Total Assets 1,458,809,873 Total Liabilities 1,336,736,209 Common Capital Stock 4,624,469 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 18,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 1,000,579,057 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -901,129,862 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 122,073,664 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,458,809,873 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 30,981.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 23,891.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 156,668.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 234,012.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of

Insurance LegaLs May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 65315 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston In the state of New Hampshire Total Assets 14,628,754,778 Total Liabilities 13,726,313,892 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 696,893,842 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 750,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 202,297,044 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 902,440,886 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 14,628,754,778 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 475,480.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 699,394.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 821,937.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 257,383.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 65498 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Life Insurance Company of North America In the state of Pennsylvania Total Assets 7,522,054,846 Total Liabilities 6,176,018,558 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 77,659,159 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,265,877,129 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,346,036,288 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 7,522,054,846 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 1,456,026.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 2,965,945.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 2,223,824.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,197,889.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 91898 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Lifecare Assurance Co In the state of Arizona Total Assets 1,945,578,816 Total Liabilities 1,838,505,887 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 8,239,652 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 14,415,097 Unassigned funds (surplus) 81,918,180

Insurance LegaLs Ins

the forego Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 officially fi # shares preferred 0 IN TESTIM my hand a Surplus as regards Policyholders 107,072,929 marck, the ADAM HA Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,945,578,816 Commissi S NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY OFF FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY CO Total Direct Premiums Written 0.00 WHEREA Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 nized und micile, ha ACCIDENT & HEALTH exhibiting Total Direct Premiums Written 0.00 ending De requireme Total Direct Losses Paid 0.00 the busine And STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA WHEREA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER office a d OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of certificate the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that requireme the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as NOW THE Commissi officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set Dakota, p my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bis- do hereb marck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (SEAL). fully emp and repre ADAM HAMM business Commissioner of Insurance cording to STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA April, A.D OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER IN TESTO OF INSURANCE my hand COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF May, A.D. AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly orga- ADAM HA nized under the laws of its state or country of do- Commissi micile, has filed in this office a sworn statement (May 15,

DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Total Dire Lincoln National Life Insurance Company Written In the state of Indiana Total Assets 213,625,079,308 Total Dire Total Liabilities 206,098,741,203 Paid Common Capital Stock 25,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Total Dire Written Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Total Dire Surplus Notes 1,610,728,195 Paid S Gross paid in and OFF Contributed surplus 3,300,810,594

Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 5,190,735 I, Adam H Unassigned funds (surplus) 2,584,608,581 the State the forego Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 officially fi # shares preferred 0 IN TESTIM my hand a Surplus as regards Policyholders 7,526,338,105 marck, the ADAM HA Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 213,625,079,308 Commissi S NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY OFF FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY CO Total Direct Premiums Written 51,847,441.00 WHEREA Total Direct Losses Paid 35,105,304.00 nized und micile, ha ACCIDENT & HEALTH exhibiting Total Direct Premiums Written 12,370,059.00 ending De requireme Total Direct Losses Paid 5,050,969.00 the busine And STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA WHEREA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER office a d OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of certificate the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that requireme the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as NOW THE Commissi officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set Dakota, p my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bis- do hereb marck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (SEAL). fully emp and repre ADAM HAMM business Commissioner of Insurance cording to STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA April, A.D OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER IN TESTO OF INSURANCE my hand COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF May, A.D. AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly orga- ADAM HA nized under the laws of its state or country of do- Commissi micile, has filed in this office a sworn statement (May 15,

exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2014 conformable to the A requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance And WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this Manhatta office a duly certified copy of its charter with In the stat certificate of organization in compliance with the Total Asse requirements of insurance law aforesaid, Total Liab NOW THEREFORE, I, ADAM HAMM, Common Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Preferred Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, Aggregate do hereby certify that the above company is Other than fully empowered through its authorized agents Surplus N and representatives, to transact its appropriated Gross pai business of authorized insurance in the state acContribute cording to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of Aggregate April, A.D. 2016. Special S IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set Unassign my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of Less treas May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) 0 shares c ADAM HAMM # shares p Commissioner of Insurance Surplus a (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) Policyhold Total Liab 65722 And Surpl ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT NOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Total Dire Loyal American Life Insurance Company Written In the state of Ohio Total Dire Total Assets 248,743,199 Paid Total Liabilities 175,199,108 Common Capital Stock 5,640,000 Total Dire Preferred Capital Stock 0 Written Aggregate write-ins for Total Dire Other than special surplus 0 Paid Surplus Notes 0 S Gross paid in and OFF Contributed surplus 74,994,712 Aggregate write-ins for I, Adam H Special Surplus fund 0 the State Unassigned funds (surplus) -7,090,621 the forego Less treasury stock, at cost: officially fi 0 shares common 0 IN TESTIM # shares preferred 0 my hand a Surplus as regards marck, the Policyholders 73,544,091 ADAM HA Total Liabilities, Capital Commissi And Surplus 248,743,199 S NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY OFF FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY CO Total Direct Premiums Written 1,143.00 WHEREA Total Direct Losses nized und Paid 78,365.00 micile, ha ACCIDENT & HEALTH exhibiting Total Direct Premiums ending De Written 132,404.00 requireme Total Direct Losses the busine Paid 56,657.00 And STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA WHEREA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER office a d OF INSURANCE certificate I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of requireme the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that NOW THE

Friday, May 29, 2015 | 11

BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

Insurance LegaLs

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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

Common Capital Stock 5,446,696 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 272,812,830 Surplus Notes 1,771,089,660 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 25,436,438 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -6,472,945 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 24,410,189 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 27,457,900 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

Total Direct Premiums Written 57,350.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 171,947.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

ending December 31, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 393,235,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -10,855,640 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 384,879,360 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,830,558,476 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 1,332,271.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 312,167.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

65781 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Madison National Life Insurance Company Inc In the state of Wisconsin Total Assets 496,738,368 Total Liabilities 415,204,287 Common Capital Stock 3,600,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 4,576,512 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 69,688,009 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 745,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 2,924,560 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 81,534,081 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 496,738,368 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 185,999.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 116,598.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 1,113,992.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 666,678.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 65870 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Manhattan Life Insurance Company In the state of New York Total Assets 362,391,250 Total Liabilities 321,424,262 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) 13,861,402 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 40,966,988 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 362,391,250 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 20,312.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 249,668.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 20,761.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 8,447.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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,

65935 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY In the state of Massachusetts Total Assets 197,189,089,372 Total Liabilities 182,957,763,321 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 1,740,221,149 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 3,250,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 12,487,854,902 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 14,231,326,051 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 197,189,089,372 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 25,537,580.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 3,295,546.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 333,535.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 463,074.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 69515

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Medamerica Insurance Company In the state of Pennsylvania Total Assets 859,386,440 Total Liabilities 182,957,763,321 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 77,645,851 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -44,218,560 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 43,192,183 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 859,386,440 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 4,127,784.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,250,108.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 79987

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Medico Corp Life Insurance Company In the state of Nebraska Total Assets 27,457,900 Total Liabilities 3,047,711

31119

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Medico Insurance Company In the state of Nebraska Total Assets 69,133,931 Total Liabilities 38,194,993 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 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 938,938 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 30,938,938 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 69,133,931 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 3,931.52 Total Direct Losses Paid 7,647.51 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 121,182.55 Total Direct Losses Paid 92,949.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 87726

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Metlife Insurance Company Usa In the state of Delaware Total Assets 174,605,977,568 Total Liabilities 168,564,450,103 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 1,576,169,638 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 3,640,357,827 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 6,041,527,465 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 174,605,977,568 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 56,917,294.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 67,430,197.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH

65978 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company In the state of New York Total Assets 391,924,845,165 Total Liabilities 379,916,948,582 Common Capital Stock 4,944,667 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 1,488,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 5,786,106,131 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 81,305,395 Unassigned funds (surplus) 4,647,540,390 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 12,007,896,583 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 391,924,845,165 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 5,784,013.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 26,554,771.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 7,264,613.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 7,607,878.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 66044 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Midland National Life Insurance Company In the state of Iowa Total Assets 41,138,735,763 Total Liabilities 38,344,688,895 Common Capital Stock 2,549,439 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 342,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 536,384,224 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,913,113,205 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 2,794,046,868 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 41,138,735,763 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 17,314,719.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 12,469,894.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 6,365.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 54,967.00 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. 2015 (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

61522 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the MII Life Incorporated In the state of Minnesota Total Assets 511,410,997 Total Liabilities 484,018,471 Common Capital Stock 2,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 35,185,882 Surplus Notes 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund Other than special surplus funds 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -9,793,356 Less treasury stock, at cost: # shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Total Capital and Surplus 27,392,526 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 511,410,997 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Premiums Earned 0 Total Amount Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2014) 66168 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Minnesota Life Insurance Company In the state of Minnesota Total Assets 35,716,004,025 Total Liabilities 33,115,584,301 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 118,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 178,692,726 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 2,298,726,998 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 2,600,419,724 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 35,716,004,025 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 24,695,609.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 24,281,610.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 1,520,774.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 378,142.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 78077 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Mony Life Insurance Company Of America In the state of Arizona Total Assets 2,830,558,476 Total Liabilities 2,445,679,116 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000

66583 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the National Guardian Life Insurance Company In the state of Wisconsin Total Assets 2,948,271,841 Total Liabilities 2,698,138,560 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 26,500,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 393,235,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 1,500,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 222,133,281 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 250,133,281 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,948,271,841 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 6,041,090.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 3,133,074.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 1,742,098.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 1,527,313.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 87963 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the National Teachers Associates Life Insurance Company In the state of Texas Total Assets 422,858,061 Total Liabilities 341,914,628 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 3,531,942 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 1,500,000 Unassigned funds (surplus) 74,911,491 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 80,943,433 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 422,858,061 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 ACCIDENT & HEALTH

12 | Friday, May 29, 2015

Insurance LegaLs

Total Direct Premiums Written 2,031.06 Total Direct Losses Paid 75.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

92657 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Nationwide Life And Annuity Insurance Company In the state of Ohio Total Assets 7,896,735,000 Total Liabilities 7,206,112,429 Common Capital Stock 2,640,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 1,055,624,500 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -$367,641,929 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 690,622,571 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 7,896,735,000 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 1,657,377.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 512,957.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 66869 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Nationwide Life Insurance Company In the state of Ohio Total Assets 128,585,070,175 Total Liabilities 124,177,092,002 Common Capital Stock 3,814,779 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 700,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 963,017,274 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 2,087,308 Unassigned funds (surplus) 2,739,058,812 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 4,407,978,173 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 128,585,070,175 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 44,632,199.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 17,131,779.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 90,460.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 22,017.00 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. 2015 (SEAL). ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

91596 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the New York Life Insurance & Annuity Corporation In the state of Delaware Total Assets 126,837,329,332 Total Liabilities 119,168,826,114 Common Capital Stock 25,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 3,927,757,314 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 3,715,745,904 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 7,668,503,218 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 126,837,329,332 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 37,356,374.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 14,335,897.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 66915 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the New York Life Insurance Company In the state of New York Total Assets 146,267,047,744 Total Liabilities 146,267,047,744 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 1,992,023,795 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 0 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 16,613,968,788 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 18,605,992,583 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 146,267,047,744 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 18,713,670.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 11,660,855.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 1,288,095.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 569,596.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL)

Insurance LegaLs ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 66974 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the North American Company For Life And Health Insurance In the state of Iowa Total Assets 16,970,038,184 Total Liabilities 15,793,325,928 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 190,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 470,491,131 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 513,721,125 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,176,712,256 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 16,970,038,184 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 10,435,309.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 4,878,579.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 81353 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the NYLife Insurance Company Of Arizona In the state of Arizona Total Assets 199,780,662 Total Liabilities 120,133,159 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 98,500,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -21,352,497 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 79,647,503 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 199,780,662 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 105,270.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 67180 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Ohio State Life Insurance Company In the state of Texas Total Assets 13,765,198 Total Liabilities 3,288,903 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 123,795 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0

Insurance LegaLs

Unassigned funds (surplus) 7,852,500 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 10,476,295 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 305,282,167 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 11,093.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 11,787.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015)

13100 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Omaha Insurance Company In the state of Nebraska Total Assets 43,811,355 Total Liabilities 22,711,381 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 38,126,000 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -19,026,026 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 21,099,974 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 43,811,355 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 981,257.20 Total Direct Losses Paid 674,461.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 76112 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Oxford Life Insurance Company In the state of Arizona Total Assets 1,197,512,867 Total Liabilities 1,039,044,285 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 16,434,855 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 139,533,727 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 158,468,582 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,197,512,867 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 1,076,477.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 82,809.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 13,889.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 20,118.00

67466 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Pacific Life Insurance Company In the state of Nebraska Total Assets 112,503,492,765 Total Liabilities 105,331,940,612 Common Capital Stock 30,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 272,812,830 Surplus Notes 1,771,089,660 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 1,185,438,610 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) 3,912,211,053 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 7,171,552,153 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 112,503,492,765 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 21,698,593.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 15,386,115.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 60003 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the PARK AVENUE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY In the state of Delaware Total Assets 305,282,167 Total Liabilities 229,592,404 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 169,941,332 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -96,751,569 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 75,689,763 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 305,282,167 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Adam Hamm, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2015 (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, 2014 conformable to the

Insurance LegaLs 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 68322 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company In the state of Colorado Total Assets 54,523,476,934 Total Liabilities 53,522,539,369 Common Capital Stock 7,032,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other than special surplus 0 Surplus Notes 527,845,974 Gross paid in and Contributed surplus 533,735,368 Aggregate write-ins for Special Surplus fund 0 Unassigned funds (surplus) -67,675,777 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 1,000,937,565 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 54,523,476,934 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 10,831,167.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 4,712,402.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 188,851.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 142,964.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2014) 65595ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014 of the Lincoln Benefit Life Company In the state of Nebraska Total Assets 12,651,250,363 Total Liabilities 11,932,235,777 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) 545,511,735 Less treasury stock, at cost: 0 shares common 0 # shares preferred 0 Surplus as regards Policyholders 719,014,586 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 12,651,250,363 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2014 LIFE & ANNUITY Total Direct Premiums Written 1,958,543.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 5,769,147.00 ACCIDENT & HEALTH Total Direct Premiums Written 251,047.00 Total Direct Losses Paid 78,513.00 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. 2015 (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, 2014 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. 2016. IN TESTONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2015 (SEAL) ADAM HAMM Commissioner of Insurance (May 15, 22 & 29, 2014)

Friday, May 29, 2015 | 13

BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

DESIGN SPACES

Calligraphy in broad or narrow strokes and everything in between. Mastering the fine art of calligraphy takes many hours of practice but once mastered allow for hours of rhythmic lettering in numerous styles. As I look at the numerous fonts available on my computer, I see that many have that flowing, rhythmic look of calligraphy. Following are a few of the different fonts available: ▪ Algerian ▪ AR Berkley ▪ Bradley Hand ITC ▪ Bernard MT Condensed ▪ Broadway ▪ Copperplate Gothic Bold ▪ Goudy Stout ▪ Old English Text MT ▪ Wide Latin Choosing from the great variety of computer fonts

By Linda Brooks

For the Pioneer lbrooks@ndsupernet.com

Examples of handwritten calligraphy. (Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer) is determined optically – there are no hard and fast rules. The idea of spacing is on what looks right. When you letter a page it should have “an evenness of overall texture” – this is called color. No powerful white areas should jump out of the page and no letters should be spaced too closely to give the impression of blackness. basic tools of calTHEThe FINDER

ligraphy are the pen, nibs, paper and ink. Nibs are

ime

T Full-

the interchangeable pen tips that allow you to write

E R E H T R STA AND FIND YOUR

BEYOND

Occupational Therapist

Spearfish Regional Hospital has an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our team providing care and treatment to clients of all age groups with developmental deficits, physical injury or illness, or psychological disability with primary focus on pediatrics. Travel in the surrounding area will be required to serve clients as needed. If this job interests you, go to www.regionalhealth.com for more information and apply online. We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay. It’s a great place to work and beautiful place to live!

Spearfish Regional Hospital 1440 North Main, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: (605) 644-4086; fax (605) 644-4089

REES, TE DEG IA C O S G, AS PTIONS TRAININ SFER O CAREER TE AND TRAN A K, N.D. CERTIFIC ISMARC B IN S U T CAMP VIBRAN D N A T NIEN CONVE

Are you already a print su to the Bowman County P

Engagement Announcement Bob and Brenda Morland of Bowman, ND are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter,

Then you can anytime for yo unlimited acce website!

Ali, to Mitch Reilly, son of Steve and Jane Reilly of Asbury, IA.

The couple will be married on August 29, 2015 in Minneapolis MN.

CATION

ITY EDU

-QUAL E, HIGH

ABL

AFFORD

Equal Opportunity Employer

NLINE

S OR O

AMPU S ON C

DULE

S SCHE

CLAS LEXIBLE

bismarckstate.edu Simply visit CLR-009-0315

Calligraphy is the fine art of rhythmic lettering with a broad pen. Commercially, it is used in advertising, posters, book jackets, awards, and testimonials. We see its use every day as we open our computers and choose a font for lettering. Many of the fonts are calligraphic styles. When we were growing up our Mom sat us down and taught us calligraphy – some of the 8 of us learned it more easily than others. Our brother, Mark, developed the art of calligraphy and out of his business “The Kokott Gallery”, he printed and sold over 43 different styles of calligraphy. Mark used his skills in this area and became a calligrapher of documents for the United Nations. In my interior design studies we were required to learn to write calligraphically for our projects – each title block for each page was written out in beautiful letters. To quote from “Calligraphy” by Byron J McDonald, “the student of lettering and calligraphy first must master the fundamentals – the skeletal forms, proportions, and shapes derived from the basic Trajan letter”. Trajan letters are known as the finest example of the classic letter form. The column (that all letters are based on), was erected in Rome, circa 114 A.D., in honor of Emperor Trajan. In calligraphic lettering the pen is held at a constant angle of 30 to 35 degrees to the writing line, and the hand does not change its angle to the paper. If you were to try this type of lettering you would always hold the pen so that the pen-holder points over your right shoulder. The pen should be held as loosely as possible and the writing should flow out of it. Downward strokes require a full arm motion while keeping the wrist rigid. Spacing of letters

available makes it possible for anyone to write in a calligraphic style without learning the fine art of calligraphy. Personally, I would have to say I struggled to learn calligraphy well but would not give up what I learned in the process. From our Mom’s teaching we learned of the wide world of different shaped letters and from the academic world I learned the many uses of calligraphy in interior design. It has improved my ability to print and write well. I hope you have enjoyed our trip into the land of letters and the fine art of rhythmic writing. Linda Brooks, owner of Design Consulting, has an Interior Design Degree from NDSU. She lives in Bowman.

our website, bowmanextra ‘Subscribe’and choose ‘Option 2’. You w @Bismarck_State access code the following busines facebook.com/bismarckstate

Are youMound already Church a print subscriber Memorial Day Program & SHI PROGRAM to the Bowman County Pioneer? The Annual

16th Ann

SCRANTON’S 95TH

Saturday. May 30th at 1:30 p.m.

will be held on the original Memorial Day May 30th, 6:00 p.m. Scranton School

There will be a potluck lunch with sandwiches and bars following the program.

CHRIS PETERSON WILL BE SPEAKING

Baker, Mon Saturday, May Baker Lake G

Then you can sign-up anytime for your free, unlimited access to our website! June West River

Everyone Welcome

A pot luck supper will follow the ceremony at the Community Center.

Classics Cruise

8 - 11 A.M. • RE

11 A.M. - 3 P.M. • SH

CONCESSIONS A

For more information call Rose S

Happenings bowmanextra.com, click Simply visit Healthy our website, ‘Subscribe’and choose ‘Option 2’. You will receive an access code the following business day. Stork Screening Classroom 1 on Tues., June 2 from 2 - 5 pm Complimentary prenatal education • Tour of birthing wing • Meet with patient financial services Staff-enroll in patient portal. All expectant mothers and support person encouraged to attend. Please call Carrie Strand, RN to schedule at 701.567.4561 Next month’s Stork Screening is July 7. CERTIFIED Lymphedema Therapists

3 P.M. • C

14 | Friday, May 29, 2015

S ports

TRACK AND FIELD SEASON ENDS ON HIGH NOTE

Bulldogs set new records at state meet

Every Memorial Day Weekend the best athletes in North Dakota gather at the Community Bowl in Bismarck to participate in the North Dakota State Track and Field Meet. This past weekend 14 Bulldogs joined in the competition. The distance runners were busy this weekend for the boys’ track and field team, as they competed in all four of the distance runs, placing in three of them. Alex Bartholomay led the way for the Bulldogs as he grabbed a pair of sixth place finishes in the 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter runs, both races that entered the weekend ranked 11th. Bartholomay started the weekend by improving his 1,600-meter time by five seconds, setting a new Bowman County School record with a time of 4:38.39. To cap off the first day, David Chavez, Cole Osendorf, Alex Madrigal and Bartholomay teamed up to take on the 3,200-meter relay. The Bulldogs

The Bowman County 2015 Track and Field Team. (Photo by Jason Waskiewicz | Pioneer)

(Left) Ellie Stafford and Meggie Fischer both placed 9th in the girls High Jump. (Right) Alex Bartholomay racing in the 3200m Run. (Photos by Jason Waskiewicz | Pioneer) entered the event with the third fastest time in

the state and finished the race in that same position, posting a time of 8:35.78. Day two got started as Bartholomay destroyed his personal best time in the 3,200-meter run by

25 seconds, finishing sixth in a new Bowman County School record time of 9:58.13. Osendorf then took the track to compete in the 800-meter run. Osend-

For all your plumbing needs 1999 mobile home has 3 bedrooms 2 baths new addition in 2012 new roof 2014 Great starter home! Affordable for only $73,000 located 406 12th Ave N Hettinger ND.

Anthony Medina Master Plumber #1192

Visit our website and tell us what you think! www.mjplumbingnd.com 701-301-7465 Theresa Office Manager Coupons available on the website PO Box 966 Beach, ND 58621

Alissa Mack, Agent Home and Land Company

623 State Ave, Suite D Dickinson, ND 58601 alissamack@homeandlandcompany.com office (701)483-6789 cell (701)260-0669

• Sewer camera & location • Sewer rod • All Plumbing Services • Boiler System repair • Residential, Commercial • If it has to do with plumbing we can help!

Beautiful 2010 home with 7 Bedrooms 4 bathrooms and so much more! 4.49 acres just 5 miles from Hettinger ND.

@ 701-301-2630 theresa@mjplumbingnd.com

Insured & Bonded References are available upon request

F+B

CONCRETE INC. 406-385-7620

•Foundations •Driveways •Sidewalks •Crack Repair/Waterproofing

TODAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

61° 39°

67° 45°

74° 51°

79° 53°

82° 53°

75° 49°

73° 50°

Mainly cloudy; breezy

May 30

Sunshine; breezy and pleasant

May 31

Breezy and nice with sunshine

June 1

Sunshine and patchy clouds

Thank You I would like to thank all my friends and neighbors for the wonderful thoughts and prayers for Gordon. Thank you for all the phone calls, cards and hugs as I go through this time of sorrow. Gordon always enjoyed visiting with and joking with everyone in the community. Always, Dolly Krause

s ’ t a h w w o n k o t Want going on ninityyo?ur commu r

YOUR WEEKLY FORECAST

May 29

orf ran a personal best 2:04.93, placing 10th. To wrap up the season for the Bulldogs, Lucas Meadows, Osendorf, Madrigal and Chavez finished their 1,600-meter relay in

a time of 3:37.50, finishing in ninth place. The girls’ team competed in all four of the relay races, as well as the high jump. The ladies did not get on the podium this weekend, but did compete very well, highlighted by a pair of high jumpers that placed ninth. Meggie Fischer and Ellie Stafford were both on the verge of placing, and for the freshman and eighth grader, the future looks very bright. The girls’ relays ran very comparable times to their season bests, but came up just short of state placing. The 4x800-meter relay team—Ashlee Edwards, Ellie Stafford, Alexius Miller, Lacey Feist— placed 10th. The 4x200meter relay team—Edwards, Justyce Duffield, Maury Burke, Cassidy Walby—placed 11th. Duffield, Burke, and Walby also joined Kendra Swanson for a 15th place finish in the 4x100, while Duffield and Burke joined Edwards and Miller to culminate their season with a 16th place finish in the 4x400-meter relay. “It is always bittersweet, but especially this season,” Head Coach Jon Jahner said. “We are going to miss our seniors dearly, but we are in great hands with our kids that are returning.” The Bulldogs will be losing seven seniors next season, five of which competed in events this weekend. On the other side of the coin, the Bulldogs had four junior high athletes compete at the state meet, along with a pair of freshmen.

June 2

A t-storm in spots

June 3

A couple of showers

June 4

Clouds and sun with a shower

he Pionee T o t e ib r sc b su Then T. and read it here FIRS

Call (701) 523-5623 for subscription information

Friday, May 29, 2015 | 15

BOWMAN COUNTY PIONEER

OPINION

SKOL!: The Vikings Vine If you haven’t heard by now, Adrian Peterson is back in the news. While that shouldn’t come as a surprise, the reason Adrian is in the news might be. Ben Dogra, Adrian Peterson’s agent, has claimed that the star running back is seriously contemplating retiring instead of joining the Minnesota Vikings this season. Dogra insists that his client remains convinced that Minnesota is not where he wants to finish his career, and would prefer a trade. The problem for Ben and Adrian is that this is the only card they can play. They have no leverage in this situation and they know it. The Vikings have already come out and said they will not be trading Adrian. I have no doubt that if a team came along and offered some ridiculous trade which included multiple draft picks and a starting player, the Vikings would listen. But those trade offers are not coming. While every team in the league would love to have Adrian Peterson in the backfield for them,

d ea

r ere

By Jordan Wright

no team wants to trade away their future for a 30 year old running back who has had knee reconstruction and would command the highest salary for a running back, not to mention his legal issues.

701.523.5623

today!

I don’t think that is the biggest motivating factor for him. He knows he has a chance to go down in history as one of the best running backs to play the game. If he walks away now, this will be all he is remembered for. I’ve said it before and

I’ll say it again, Adrian Peterson needs to just shut up and suit up. If he comes back, sure it will be a little rough at first. But as soon as he comes out of that tunnel on September 14 wearing purple and gold and takes it to the house for an 80 yard

touchdown, all the fans will remember how truly special it is to be watching a player like him. Every yard that he gains on the football field will be distance that he puts between himself and his off the field problems.

InterNACHI certified

(701) 928-1151 www.1stlookinspectionllc.com 1stlookinspection@ndsupernet.com “Inspected Once, Inspected Right”

Years of Caring

1950 - 2015

www.wrhs.com

Travynn Jae Fossum

T S R

call

There is no way Peterson walks away from football because his feelings were hurt. He is already standing to lose a $250,000 workout bonus by not attending the optional Organized Team Activities (OTAs) that are happening this week. If he were to retire, he stands to lose even more, including the remaining portion of his contract which totals more than $47 million. And while that is a lot of money,

7 lbs. 1 oz. and is 19 1/2” long Born May 20, 2015 at 4:19 p.m. Daughter of Tom & Lindsey Fossum Sibling: Tommi Fossum (sister)

Congratulations from West River Health Services Administration, Board Members, Physicians & Employees

NORTH DAKOTA’S SMOKE-FREE LAW PROHIBITS SMOKING, VAPING AND USING E-CIGARETTES IN ALL INDOOR PUBLIC PLACES, WORK PLACES, WORK VEHICLES AND WITHIN 20 FEET OF ENTRANCES, WINDOWS AND AIR INTAKES.

NO SMOKING. NO VAPING. IT’S FOR OUR HEALTH, AND IT’S THE LAW.

To learn more go to

BreatheND.com

Brought to you by the North Dakota Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control Policy and your local public health unit.

Seamless Standing Seam Seamless Standing

SeamRoofing Roofing Seamless SeamlessSteel Steel Siding Siding SeamlessGutter Gutter Seamless Stone Coated SteelSystem Roofing Gutter Protection

John Hausauer - SD Sales Rep Dave Knoop - ND Sales Rep

Toll Free 888-892-5746 Lemmon, SD 605-374-7373

Call Today for a Free Estimate! WE DO REPLACEMENT WINDOWS!

16 | Friday, May 29, 2015

THE ‘BEST OF BOTH WORLDS’

Dakota Hair Co. opens in back of Ricochet By Bryce Martin

Pioneer Editor bmartin@countrymedia.net Nicole Lardy knows how to make a person’s hair look its best—she’s had more than 20 years to prove it. So when it came time for her to decide what she loved more, running a business or cutting and styling hair, it was a nobrainer. But she didn’t have to make the choice; she was able to have “the best of both worlds,” as she said. As owner of Ricochet in Bowman, a sort of onestop-shop for a person’s western wear needs, it has been a difficult balancing act for Lardy. She split her time between running the store and cutting hair part-time at the Classic Beauty Salon just across from her shop on Main Street. It has been an especially slow year for Ricochet, which opened in 2009, so Lardy wracked her brain for an idea how she could help her business that didn’t mean she would have to give up cutting hair. Lardy, 42, used to own Dakota Hair Co. in Medora. It closed 18 years ago when her eldest son had a difficult birth. He ultimately required all her love and attention. She began working three days a week at the Classic when she moved back to Bowman about eight years ago. Her dream of one day becoming a retail business owner then led her to open Ricochet a few years later. She cut her time working at the Classic to once a

Nicole Lardy, 42, is an established hair stylist and business owner. With over 20 years of experience, she's owned her own salon in Medora, worked at a Bowman salon, owns Ricochet in Bowman and just recently opened the Dakota Hair Co. in Bowman. (Photo by Bryce Martin | Pioneer) week at that point. But the stresses of raising three children, running a business and working part-time took a toll. What better plan than to combine her two passions into one location. She would be able to regain her clientele and run Ricochet without having to run back-and-forth across Main Street. It was then when she decided Dakota Hair Co. would be reborn. Lardy stationed her salon equipment in a room

at the back of Ricochet that had been occupied decades ago by the Clip and Curl, owned by Rita Septon. That was when Lardy was still in high school. The clothing store Fashionette stood in Ricochet’s place at the front of the building. Not much work had to be done to transform the space into Dakota Hair Co. Some coats of paint and neatly placed accessories were enough to give the space a traditional salon feel.

While she was sad to leave the Classic, Lardy knew it was for the best. “I’ll miss working with them,” Lardy said of her gal pals back at the Classic. Their relationship would endure, however, as Lardy said they supported her decision. They’ve even pointed some customers in Lardy’s direction. She’s returned the favor when she has been overbooked. Her mother and one of Lardy’s two daughters will

assist Ricochet customers while Lardy focuses on her hair clientele with an added bit of relaxation. She’s no longer rushing to be in two places at once. The added traffic from her salon would also benefit Ricochet, as she explained. Since opening the Dakota Hair Co. in Bowman, Lardy said she has been extremely busy with appointments and walk-ins. Lardy said there might be space to add another stylist at some point, but

right now she’s taking some time to enjoy having both of her passions under one roof. Nicole Lardy does men’s, women’s and children’s haircuts, hair coloring, perms and waxing. Both Ricochet and Dakota Hair Co. are open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. To make an appointment or for more information contact Nicole Lardy at (701) 5237414.

REACHING OVER 1,200 POTENTIAL HOUSEHOLDS Pioneer | 701.523.5623 finderads@countrymedia.net

WEEKLY

Employment Opportunities Featured Job of the Week:

We are excited to expand our Pharmacy team! We are seeking individuals who are selfmotivated, goal oriented and well organized. We offer flexible hours and competitive wages. The following position is currently available:

Director of Pharmacy

SHS is looking for a self-driven and experienced Pharmacist to oversee the day-today pharmacy management at our CriticalAccess Hospital. High performance is essential in improving operation effectiveness; assuring patient, family and staff satisfaction; providing clinical excellence; maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements; and achieving the professional and organizational goals of the hospital while providing a high level of dynamic leadership. The job duties of a Director of Pharmacy consist of: • dispensing routine, stat and emergency medications to nursing units • ensuring the day to day function of a critical-access Pharmacy in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines; • maintaining and developing standards, objectives and policies & procedures for our Pharmacy Department; • etc. Deadline to apply for this position is June 15th, 2015 *** Position Includes: • Flexible Monday- Friday Schedule • Competitive Wages & Benefits • Relocation Assistance • And Much More!

CNAs at our Long-Term Care

Seeking PT or Per Diem CNAs 8 or 12 Hour Evening & Night Shifts ** Starting Wage $13.50 + Exp.

Paramedics/EMTs

Southwest Healthcare Services is seeking Full-Time, Part-Time or Shift-Work Paramedics/EMTs to provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings and perform additional office, supply and maintenance duties related to EMS.

Activity Aide

Seeking a Part-Time Activity Aide to assist the Activity Director in leading and planning group activities. Desired applicants must be creative, enthusiastic and able to multi-task. Additional Full-Time or Part-Time Positions Available: • Housekeeping Aide at SHS • RNs or LPNs at our Critical-Access Hospital • Dietary Aides at SHS • Dietary Cooks at SHS

Southwest Healthcare Services is also seeking afterschool and summer employees for the following positions: • Dietary Aides • Nurse Aides • CNAs • Helpers

SHS offers competitive wages and flexible hours for afterschool and summer employees. Please contact HR for more details on our available afterschool and summer positions!

Visit www.swhealthcare.net/employment for more information about all of our available positions.

For More Information Please Contact: Laci Coates - Human Resources Director 701-523-3214 or apply online at www.swhealthcare.net/employment

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.

Complete Healthcare Today for a Better Tomorrow.

Get up to 3 FREE Tickets to the Medora Musical when adding new services! Call Today 483-4000 or 888-225-5282, or visit www.ctctel.com