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Bison CourierOfficial Newspaper for the City of Bison, Perkins County, and the Bison School District

A Publication of Ravellette Publications, Inc.

P.O. Box 429 • Bison, South Dakota 57620-0429

Phone: (605) 244-7199 • FAX (605) 244-7198

The$1.00

Volume 30Number 47May 9, 2013

Includes Tax

Highlights & Happenings Wednesday May 15 will beCemetery Clean-Up Day at the

Bison Cemetery, beginning at 9:00a.m. There will be a meeting of the Cemetery Board following theclean-up.

Bison High School Music Stu-dents Denver Field Trip Presenta-tion will be on Wednesday, May 15at 5:15 in the Bison School MusicRoom. Everyone welcome.

"Shaley Lensegrav will be on TVThursday the 9th and Wednesdaythe 15th. You can vote atwww.blackhillsfox.com and thenclick on Rising Star of the West.Thank you!"

Annual FFABanquet and Mem-ber Auction to the Highlights and

Happenings. It will be held May9th in the school cafeteria. Thebanquet will start at 5:30 p.m. andthe member auction will startaround 6:30 p.m.

The Town of Bison has sched-uled two springtime curbside pick-ups as follows: Tree branches,Thursday, May 16 and WhiteGoods, Friday, May 17.

Retirement Party for Sherry Bas-ford and Joy Worm on Thursday,May 16, from 4:00-5:30 P.M. in theBison School lunchroom. Everyoneis welcome.

Re-elected Town Boardmembers take Oath of Office

Re-elected Town Board Mem-rs Dave Kopren and Lukeements recited the Oath of Of-e at the May 6, 2013 Town

oard Meeting. Financial Officer,eth Hulm, chaired the meetingd called for nominations foresident of the Board. Juell

hapman was nominated for Pres-ent and a unanimous ballot was

st for Juell. Dave Kopren wasected Vice President. The Aprilth board meeting minutes wereproved as well as the financialport.Robert Froning met with theoard in regard to the nuisance or-nance. The Board explained thatntil a signed complaint is deliv-ed to the Nuisance Committee,nsisting of Darla Moody, Lukeements and Mike Lockert, andrther presented to the Board, notions can or will be taken on anyord of mouth complaints.Heath McKinstry presented theoard with a status report on proj-ts. He reported that lagoons #4d #5 are being monitored and heattempting to keep them as low

possible in order to do the riprapping when the time comes.he streets have oil comingrough the rock chips and mayed a sand seal done on them.t holes are being filled, and theye attempting to find the curbops around the Prairie Lounged residence in regard to the

ater. If digging is needed, ansement will need to be acquired.

he Board asked Heath to lookto fixing the road on Penor St. toe school as it is full of potholesd to make this a priority beforeaduation if possible. Juell re-rted to Heath that there is a

possibility of getting an electronicspeed sign with help from the DOTto be put up on the highway nearthe school area. Heath told theBoard that Brian Wells would liketo put curb and gutter at his placeof business. The Board felt that itmight be better for Mr. Wells towait until the storm sewer is com-pleted or at least get some draw-

ings to match up with the stormsewer. The Board told Heath thatthey would like to see blocks put inthe south end of the wall at thedump grounds to match up withthe north end. If this is done, itmay also make it easier to attachthe railing which is being antici-pated.

Applications were reviewed forSummer Rec., which this year con-sists only of swimming lessons.This will be decided upon at theJune board meeting as it is for themonth of July.

At this time Heath was pre-sented with a Drinking Water Cer-tificate of Achievement Award foroutstanding water system opera-tions from the South Dakota De-

partment of Environment andNatural Resources.Unfinished business consisted of

the following: A summer swimming contract foropen swimming will be drawn upbetween the Town of Bison and theBison School. This swimming willstart after the Summer Rec. pro-gram of swimming is over. Theschool bus will be used to takechildren up to Hettinger for openswimming.

A dog ordinance and a sumppump ordinance were both dis-cussed as they are both being con

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Paint - South Dako

Bison Area Economic Develop-ment, Inc. and South DakotaHousing Development Authorityare honored to announce that thecommunity of Bison has been se-lected as one of 25 communities toreceive a project grant to primeand paint one home in our commu-nity. The incredibly deserving re-cipient of the 2013 program is Bob

Hanson. As many of you know, BobHanson is a World War II Veteranand POW. But he is not only thatto the community of Bison. Bob isalso known as a grandfather,blacksmith, welder, gunsmith,hunting guide, wrangler and atone time, the local deputy. Bison Area Economic Development andthe community of Bison would like

to thank Bob Hthing he has donway we can showof everything he community.

If there are angroups that wouldthis project, pleasBaysinger at 244

MEMORIAL DAYavailable for sale Store. These wmade by the Jolly Rfrom recycled mareasonably pricewould sure apprecwhen consideringDay Flowers.

Arrow Transit prtion for appointmemore. Rapid city triand 3rd Wednesdamon to BismarckWednesday and $25.00. lemmon Wednesday for $20mation 374-3189.

ave Kopren and Luke Clements take their Oath of Office.



• The Bison Courier • Thursday, May 9, 2013

The senior class has put together a literary showcasefeaturing all the students in the high school English

classes. They will be accessible on the internet withinthe next week at ww.thecardinalcreations.weekly.com

or through the bison school website. These selectionswere chosen by the senior class based on creativity and

excellence. The categories include: “I believe” Essays,Family Stories, Vocab Stories, Simplicity Vs. Complex-

ity, War Essays, Redundant Writing, Image of theMonth, Pride and Prejudice Essays, Ballads, Collage

Poems, and Character Studies. Everyone is encouragedto visit the site and support the students’ excellent

work.In celebration of South Dakota Community

and Family Extension Leader's (CFEL) week, Townand Country Club is hosting a FREE Community CoffeeBreak on Thursday, May 9th in the Grand Electric Social

Room from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Everyone welcome! Bringa friend!

Story Hour at the Bison Public Library May 10thand May 17th at 10:30 a.m. for Mother’s Day.May 20th Summer Reading program kickoff for elemen-tary at 6 p.m.May 22nd Summer Reading program kickoff for teens 6p.m.

The American Lutheran Church is seeking weddingdresses, baptism gowns and Easter hats from 1913 - 2013to display during their 100 Year Anniversary program. If you have an item or know of someone who does, pleasecontact Salli at 605-244-5491.

There will be an all school party at the Lions ParkMay 23, 2013 from 11 - 3. More info at a later date. Allstudents are welcome.

Bison Senior citizens, dues of $10.00 are due. Pleasepay your dues so we can keep the center open, the build-ing is in need of repairs.

Alcoholics Anonymous is meeting weekly in Bison.The group meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in thebasement of the Presbyterian Church. Everyone is wel-come.

To have your NON-PROFIT meeting listed here, please sub-mit them by calling: 244-7199, or e-mailing to: [email protected]. We will run your event notice the two issues priorto your event at no charge.

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Norma’s Garden Center Mother’s Day is May 12

We have Hanging Baskets, Bedding Plants,

3 varieties of Onion Plants, Potted Plants,

Gift Certificates • Opening in May

107 1st Ave W • Lemmon • 374-5250

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The Bison Courier • Thursday, May 9, 201

Dr. Jason M. Hafner

Dr. David J. Prosser

OPTOMETRISTFaith Clinic

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nosing the air and ground, andacts as if it’s asking the cow,“Whatcha doin’?” If the calf issniffing the front feet and nosecoming out but still covered in thebirth sac, the neighbor calf islikely asking the cow, “What is thisstuff?” or “Did you know you gotsomethin’ stuck on your butt?”

The prying young neighbormight strike a conversation withthe unborn calf that is beginningto emerge instead: “Whatcha doin’in there?” or “Can you come outand play?”

In some instances, after having just calved, another cow’s peskycalf comes over to see what’s goingon. This is when a fresh calf fi-nally makes it to the outsideworld, is a little dazed and con-fused, and not on its feet yet, andan annoying neighbor calf asks thecow, “Can he/she come over andplay?” before the new pair has had

a chance to bond first. In othercases the nosy young neighbormight ask the new calf in the pas-ture if it can come over before thenewcomer has had a chance tostand on its feet for the first time.

Most often with annoyingneighbor calf situations, we seethe new mother cow busying her-self with her motherly instincts of licking her baby clean and oblivi-ous to any snoopy calves. Thesecows seem to tolerate putting upwith calves belonging to othercows busy eating hay rather thanwatching what their calves aredoing.

It isn’t until the annoyingneighbor calf tries to invite itself over for “dinner” that a newmother cow will draw the line. If the neighbor calf tries to moochmilk off the cow it usually gets thebunt.

Guest Columnist Amy Kirk is a ranch wife from Custer, South Dakota.

he Annoying Neighbor KidWhen I was in the middle of de-ering a baby, I didn’t need anystractions, especially some an-ying neighbor kid pestering meout what I was doing, but cowse a different story.My husband and I have wit-ssed snoopy calves hangingound a cow in the throes of calv-g before, but we’ve noticed it onveral more occasions during thisar’s calving season. We’vebbed each of these inquisitivelves, “The Annoying Neighbord.”It all starts when we spot a cowom a distance off alone that ap-ars to be calving. We drive overhave a look and find the cowng down straining and some

her cow’s calf is standing aroundserving the calving activity.aybe the cow is too busy strain-g, doesn’t really care, or is justing polite, but most of time the

ws ignore the nosy neighborlves and don’t bother to run theung spectators off.When a curious calf discoversat a potential new playmate isout to arrive, there’s a lot of iffing going on at the air, thew, the ground, and the calf com-g out. We’ve even seen calves dome nose-touching with the un-rn calf before the birth sac haden broken. It may be cheapnch-style entertainment, but my

usband and I have fun takingrns filling in the dialogue be-een an annoying neighbor calf d a cow calving, according toeir behavior.When a cow is lying down andraining, the meddling neighbor

lf mills around watching and

SDSU Extension hires LivBusiness Management FSpecialist

SDSU Extension recently hiredShannon Sand as the new Live-

stock Business Management FieldSpecialist, pending the approval of the Board of Regents.

In this position, Sand will de-liver research-based programmingand develop educational resourcesfocused on livestock business man-agement and marketing for live-stock producers across the state.One of her first series of educa-tional workshops will be the AgCEO series in Kadoka and BelleFourche, which will be held inMay and June.

"We are excited to have Shan-non Sand join the SDSU Exten-sion team because of her educationand practical experience," saidRosie Nold, SDSU Extension Agri-

culture & Naturagram Director.

Sand grew up eration in Floridher Master's detural Economics State Universitydegree in Food annomics from UnivHer master's resecused on value-aopportunities forers and the effecon the tomato ind

Sand will workExtension RegioRapid City. To lSand and her newExtension, visit itact her at Shstate.edu or 605-




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Quasquicentennial farmranch award at SD Stat

Farm families who have en-dured 100 or 125 years of life onthe farm or ranch have the oppor-tunity to be recognized during theSouth Dakota State Fair onThursday, Aug. 29.

Century Farms have been recog-nized at the State Fair since 1984by the South Dakota Departmentof Agriculture and the SouthDakota Farm Bureau (SDFB). Twoyears ago, in recognition of theState Fair’s 125th anniversary,farms and ranches that have beenfamily-owned for 125 years ormore were recognized in aquasquicentennial event, and thattradition will continue in 2013.Recognition of the Quasquicenten-nial Farms will immediately fol-low the Century Farms program.

“Without the hard-working fam-ilies here in South Dakota, agri-culture would not be our No. 1 in-dustry,” said South Dakota Secre-tary of Agriculture Lucas Lentsch.

“We need to recognize their accom-

plishments and their operations.”

A farm or ranCentury Farm rleast 80 acres of obeen continuous

same family forlonger. A Quasqumust meet the squirements and same family forlonger.

"Agriculture is our state's econoPresident Scott Vilies who have ptheir land togethdroughts, floods,economic times years deserve to b

Application fotained online for Farm and the QuFarm recognition ohttp://sdda.sd.gov

tury-Farms or605.353.8052. Alcompleted and nbeing returned b13 to the South Dreau, P.O. Box 157350.

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Rosebud News ............By Tiss Treib

Tuesday evening, April 23rd,mes Sandgren called Thelmandgren and said “pack a bag –

e’re going to Pierre Wednesdayorning”. They attended the Southakota Association of School Busi-ss officials and found out that

eorgia Sandgren was nominated

for the Official of the Year. Theyheld a banquet for well over onehundred people and then they pre-sented a few more awards whereGeorgia received hers. The themewas “Spirit of the Past and Founda-tion of the Future” This was their47th annual spring convention. Oth-

ers who attended were Ed Hanson;DeeAndra Sandgren of Sioux Falls;

Allison Hanson, Ely and Brent of Rapid City; Dorothy and assistant of Sturgis; Doreen Chapman and JeanBrockel of Bison; Steve Sandgren of Lemmon. Earl and AnitaStugelmeyer of Lemmon were alsoin attendance as she is an official.James and Marci Sandgren went on

to Sioux Falls, as James had an REA meeting and DeeAndra went backwith them Thursday. Thelma re-turned home with Doreen and Jean,so they had it all worked out.Friday, April 26th was Thelma Sand-gren’s day in Hettinger. Thelma tookher sister, Gladys Vliem out of theNursing home and went to lunch. Onher way home, Thelma called on Jimand Angie Spenny.

Saturday, April 27th ThelmaSandgren attended the Mosley an-tique auction in Lemmon.

LaVonne Foss took Shirley John-son to Hettinger Saturday.

Nick and Tammy Treib and Pre-ston were Saturday evening guestsof Shirley Johnson.

LaVonne Foss took Shirley John-son to Church Sunday morning.

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Pastor Gerhardt H. Juergens

Christ Ev. Lutheran Church, Bi

The risen Christ has Ascended!

“(Jesus) lifted up his hands and blessed them. Wblessing them, he left them and was taken up into they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem wi

(Luke 24:50-51)How do you feel after a loved one leaves? Whether f

or even in death, how do you feel when you know, never see a loved one again, this side of heaven? W

But see the disciples. After Jesus ascended into hdisciples returned with great joy! The disciples prathey weren’t the only ones. Psalm 47:5 states, “Godamid shouts of joy, the LORD amid the sounding ofthe clouds hid the risen Jesus from earth, he entereof heaven amid shouts of the angels and the blastin

Jesus returned as our victorious Redeemer inDuring our Savior’s 33 years of humiliat

fulfilled everything that God predicted about theMessiah in the OT. He was born of the virgin M

perfectly as the God/man as our substitute. He kerules, suffered, died for the sins of the whole wor

again to declare us not guilty, justified before Gappeared to his believers for forty days to prove anthem that he had truly risen. This year, 40 days a

Thursday, May 9.When our Lord ascended, he was telling his

he would not be appearing as he did the last 40 daylast time Jesus and his church would visibly see eearth until Jesus returns on the Last Day with al

authority to judge the world. As he ascended into continued to bless them, showing them his scars tour biggest problem, our sin and proves he conqu

Jesus still blesses us from the Father’s riposition of all power and authority. Paul tells u

powerful God raised Christ from the dead, “and searight hand in the heavenly realms, far above a

authority, power and dominion, and every title thatnot only in the present age but also in the one to coplaced all things under his feet and appointed (Jesu

over everything for the church.” (Eph 1:20-22) EChrist returned to heaven amid shouts of the ang

left his Bride, the Church spiritually. He will neveHe is with us, ruling through his Word to strength

us safely home. No wonder the disciples rejChrist’s ascension also proves that Jesus ha

sin, Satan, and death. But do we believe it? For itdoubt our Lord still rules today. The question is whmore. The word of Christ that never lies or the sin

that grows more and more wicked? Christ is risen, ruling with all power. Trust him! Christ’s ascensiothat Jesus is our Redeemer, and that he is prepari

us to live with him forever. His victory is our victorascension points to every Christian’s ascension in

then we will join the angels and all believers praisand ascended Lord forever. Blessed Ascensio

Pastors Perspecti

Grace Baptist Church • Pastor Phil Hahn

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Worship Service - 10:30a.m.Wednesday Prayer Mtg. - 6:30 p.m.

Church of Christ18 mi. south of Prairie City - Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Prairie Fellowship Parish ELCA • Pastor Margie HersheyIndian Creek - 8:00 a.m. • American - 9:30 a.m. • Rosebud - 11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran Church WELS •Pastor Gerhardt Juergens

Sunday Bible Class - 8:00 a.m., Worship Service - 8:30 a.m.

Coal Springs Community ChurchPastors Nels & Angie Easterby

South Jct. of Highways 73 & 20

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church • Pastor Donavon KackSabbath School - 2:00 p.m., Worship Service - 3:00 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church • Fr. Tony Grossenburg Saturday Mass: - Lemmon 4:45 p.m. Bison - 7:15 p.m.,

Sunday Mass: Lemmon - 8:15 a.m., Morristown - 10:30 a.m.

Holland Center Christian Reformed ChurchPastor Brad Burkhalter • Lodgepole

Worship Service - 8:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church • Pastor Florence Hoff, CRESunday School 9:30 a.m. • Worship Service -10:30 a.m.

Slim Buttes Lutheran • Pastor Henry MohagenReva • Sunday School 9:45, Worship Service - 11:00 a.m., WMF 2nd

Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

Beckman Wesleyan Church • Pastor Brad BurkhalterPrairie City

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Vesper Service - 6:00 p.m., Wed. Evenings - 7:30 p.m.


Myranda Kay Thompson, infantdaughter of Scott and AngelaThompson, of Bison, South Dakota

was born and passed away onWednesday, May 1, 2013 at the St. Alexius Medical Center in Bis-marck, North Dakota.

She is survived by her parents,Scott and Angela Thompson andthree sisters, Taylor, Abigayle andWhitney Thompson, all of Bison,SD; her maternal grandmother,Carol Resch, Mohall, NorthDakota; and numerous aunts, un-cles and cousins.

Myranda was preceded in deathby her maternal grandfather, JohnResch; and her paternal grandpar-ents, Darold and MargaretThompson.

Services will be held in Bison atthe Blessed Sacrament CatholicChurch at a later date.

Condolences may be sentthrough our website at www.evan-sonjensenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Lyle Witt,e 62, of Hettinger, North

akota, will be held at 2:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the

eformed Presbyterian Church inmmon, South Dakota. Rev. John

win and Chaplain David Peter-n will officiate with burial to fol-w in the Greenhill Cemetery inmmon, SD.Lyle passed away on Wednes-y, May 1, 2013 at the West River

egional Medical Center in Het-nger, ND.

He is survived by his mother,Leola Witt, Hettinger, ND; threesons, Johnny Witt, Jason Witt and

Jeff (Valerie) Witt, all of Hettinger,ND; one daughter, Jody Witt,Williston, ND; 16 grandchildren;one great granddaughter; threebrothers, Dan Witt, Sioux Falls,SD, Tom (Brenda) Witt, Marion,SD and Jerry (Kristie) Witt, Lem-mon, SD; one sister, Joyce (Duane)Bauman, Rock Springs, WY; andnumerous nieces and nephews.

Lyle was preceded in death byone son, Robert Aaron Witt; his fa-ther, Robert Witt; two brothers,Jim and Mike Witt; and twonieces, Angela and Amy Witt.

Visitation will be on Tuesday,May 7, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m. followed by a family serviceat 7:00 p.m. all at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon.

A memorial has been estab-lished.

Obituaries

yle Witt Myranda Kay Thompson

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Friday, May 10Beef & noodles

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Salisbury steak w/gravymashed potatoesgreen bean casserole

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Wednesday, May 15Chili

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Rebecca Bingaman in Hills Alive talent

As summer rolls around, thehighly anticipated Hills Alive is justaround the corner. Hills Alive incor-porates the CFA (Christian Festival

Association) National TalentSearch into their event that allowsup-and-coming artists to competefor a spot on the Rapid Fire Stage

during Hills Alive. The winner alsogoes on to the National Roundwhere the ultimate winner of theCFA National Talent Search re-ceives a paid performance slot at

ALL participating CFA MemberFestivals in summer 2014. Thishelps the artist in many ways to geta firm foundation for their career.Rebecca Bingaman sees this oppor-tunity as something that could re-ally help jump-start her dreams.However, the main way the artistwins the spot on the Rapid FireStage is through voting. You canhelp her achieve her goals simplyby going to www.hillsalive.com,clicking on the Hills Alive TalentSearch picture/link, and clicking“Vote” on Bec’s song. Voting is nowthrough May 31st and you mayvote once per day




Michlynn Dawn Kauffold & Andrew David Hanson, Both of Billings Montana, are planning their June 3rd wedding.Their parents are Mike & Julie Kauffold of Wolf Point, MT andMaria (Hanson) Thayer of Lake Orion, Michigan.

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helma Sandgren was a Sunday af-rnoon cake guest of Shirley John-n.Albert Keller returned to work onesday.Friday, Bridget Keller took Lil Alrt and Korbin over to Duane and

awn Harris' to spend the weekendth them so she could attend

uards in Bismarck. Bridget pickede boys up Sunday evening.

Nolan and Linda Seim made ap to Bismarck Thursday.Nolan and Linda Seim and familyade a trip to Dickinson Friday.Jasmine Seim rode horse withdd and Anna Buer Saturday; theyre then coffee guests of Nolan andnda afterwards.Nick and Tammy Treib and Pre-on were Saturday evening guestsNolan and Linda Seim and family.Nolan and Linda Seim and familyaveled to Hettinger Sunday after-on for the movie.Tiss Treib met up with Dorenaiechmann, Kari Hoff and Estherhnson Thursday afternoon in Het-

nger.Jim and Patsy Miller traveled toson, Scranton and Hettinger. Theysited with Violet Miller while in

ettinger.Jim and Patsy Miller made a tripLemmon Thursday.Patsy and Christi Miller went out

supper in Hettinger Fridayening.Christi Miller spent Saturdayth Patsy Miller at the ranch.Christi and Patsy Miller attendede Lyon Auction sale Sunday.Matt and Jim Miller traveled to

apid City Friday and worked therine Circus. They returned homenday evening.Thelma Sandgren went up toirley Johnson’s Monday for birth-y cake.Jim Miller and Thelma Sandgrentended the WELCA church lunch-n in Bison Wednesday.Thursday would have been

atthew Sandgren’s 16th birthdayd some of the family got together.

eorgia came up from Sturgis andned them. They set off 16 balloonsthe evening and it was beautiful.Friday was Thelma’s usual day inettinger and she took her sister,adys Vliem out for pie and coffee.

n her way home she stopped tosit with Shirley Johnson.Friday evening, John and Shirleyhnson called on Thelma Sandgren.John and Shirley Johnson visitedelen Meink last Sunday.Sue Meink took Helen Meink tommon Monday.Thelma Sandgren visited withelen Meink Monday.Justin and Jo Seim and Jacob ar-

ved at Tim and JoAnne Seim’s Sat-day morning to spend the week-d.

4thAnnua l Beddin g Plant Sal e!May 23rd, 24th, 25th

from 8 to 5 daily

Flowers - Vegetables

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Lot 14

EP Ds: BW 1. 0 • WW 2 3 • YW 31

Si re: 818• Dam/MGS: P110/505

Long , quiet, nice patter n. Really good y oung calf.

Lot 17

EPDs: BW 1 .3 • WW 25 • YW 35

Sire: 504 • Dam/MGS: 763/406

Really long, smooth and good!

Lot 28

EPDs: BW 1 .8 • WW 30 • YW 46

Sire: AC • Dam/MGS: 745/503

As deep-bodied as y ou will f ind. Good calf, excellent disposition.

“W e tak e pr ide in the disposition of our bulls!”

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cell: 605-381-0885 • home: 605-993-3151

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dered and will have to be drawn and adopted by the Board. If ag ordinance is passed, a dog ken-l will have to be purchased.Canvassers’ signatures were putpaper on the recent electionsd will be on file in the office.The easement fornk/Vinkemulder was approved

be signed by President Chap-an and Finance Officer Hulm inont of a notary public.Brosz Engineering sent a pro-sal for engineering services to

extend and correct sewer lines inthe Kolb 2nd addition. This wastabled for the time being as theBoard would like to conduct moreresearch on this item.

New business consisted of thefollowing: The Board made theirdesignations and appointments for2013 which consist of the follow-ing: PCRW Board (rural water) – Terry Haggart; NSDRLA (landfill) – Richard Seidel; Bison Economic

Development Board – CarolynHendricks and Luke Clements, Al-ternate; HUD Housing Board – Paul Adcock, Tim Gossman, BlaneChapman, Geraldine Peck, Vir-

ginia Green, Juell Chapman, TownBoard Representative; Bison Pub-lic Library – Jeff VanVactor, JohnBlosmo, Vi Leonard, Nina Loper, Angie Thompson, Luke Clements,Town Board Representative; Nui-sance Committee – LukeClements, Mike Lockert, DarlaMoody

The Town Board will advertisefor airport hay bids for mowing of 60 acres, more or less, of hay sur-

rounding the runway at the air-port and for 28 acres, more or less,of crested wheat grass hay at thewest end of the airport. There willbe ads in the paper with more in-formation.

The Town Board will advertisefor three liquor licenses for the up-coming Bison Gala Days andPerkins County Fair. They have

been requested from the Commer-cial Club, Volunteer Fire Depart-ment and the Perkins Co. FairBoard. A permit was also grantedto allow liquor consumption forsummer softball with one nay voteby Matt Butsavage.

Driveway culverts were dis-cussed in light of all the recentnew homes being built in town. Itwas decided that a revision wasneeded to the current policy de-

scribing in more detail acceptableculverts required by the Town of Bison. This revision will be run inthe paper, so watch for it as it willexplain in more detail.

Matt Butsavage would like toreview the Town Ordinances onfile. He feels that they could be re-viewed over a period of time bytaking one at each meeting. Some

Ordinances are sohitching horses uBeth Hulm was into what is needelete Ordinance

President Chapthe maintenancSuper AWOS Wethe airport. He first year was freyear will cost $2contact is mainta

nautical Divisionports keep up thtions. This will beat a later date.

Luke Clementas the Delegate man as the AlternElectric Annual M7, 2013.

Meeting adjour

eath McKinstry was presented with a Drinking Water Certifi-te of Achievement Award for outstanding water system op-ations from the South Dakota Department of Environment

nd Natural Resources.




69108FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT

Year Ending December 31, 2012

STATE FARM LIFEINSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office Address:One State Farm Plaza

Bloomington, IL 61710-0001Mail Address:

One State Farm PlazaBloomington, IL 61710-0001

ASSETSnds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,972,521,283

ocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,583,489,920rtgage Loans on Real Estate . . 4,986,239,285al Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0icy Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,087,328,452

sh and Bank Deposits . . . . . . . 1,092,867,665ferred and

Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . . 53,667,468estment Income

Due and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . 561,750,810her Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,527,528,517

TAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . $56,865,393,399LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

serve for LifePolicies & Contracts . . . . . . $36,514,400,036

serve for Accident& Health Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

icy and Contract ClaimsLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,668,851 Accident and Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

neral ExpensesDue or Accrued. . . . . . . . . . . . . 675,415,366

xes, Licenses & FeesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32,503,480

deral Income TaxesDue or Accrued. . . . . . . . . . . . . 151,918,973

Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . 11,747,244,908

TAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . $49,327,151,641ecial Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0pital Paid Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000,000

oss Paid In andContributed Surplus . . . . . . . . . . 21,846,419

assigned Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . 7,513,395,366rplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,538,241,785

TAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,865,393,399BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

ect Premiums Received. . . . . . . . $17,669,457ect Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,440,903sses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,675,358e Insurance in Force. . . . . . . . . 2,819,306,379

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTADIVISION OF INSURANCESTATE CAPITOL, PIERRE

COMPANY’S CERTIFICATEOF AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, the State Farm Life Insurancempany, a Corporation organized under the

w s o f I ll in oi s, h as c om pl ie d w ith a lluirements of the Insurance Laws of the State

South Dakota:NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,

ector of Insurance of the State of Southkota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,hereby certify that the above named Company

fully empowered through its authorized agentsransact the numbered lines of business listedow:0-21

LifeHealthFire & Allied LinesInland & Ocean MarineWorkmen’s CompensationBodily Injury Liability(Other than Auto)Property Damage (Other than Auto)Auto Bodily InjuryAuto Property DamageAuto Physical DamageFidelity & SuretyGlassBurglary & TheftBoiler & MachineryAircraftCreditCrop-HailLivestockTitleVar. AnnuitiesVariable Life

his State according to the Laws thereof, unlesss Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,spended or withdrawn.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereuntomy hand and official seal at Pierre, S. D., thisday of May, A.D., 2013.

MERLE SCHEIBERDirector of Insurance



STATE FARM MUTUALAUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.

Home Office Address:One State Farm Plaza D-2

Bloomington, IL 61710-0001Mail Address:

One State Farm Plaza D-2Bloomington, IL 61710-0001

ASSETSnds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,212,617,450

ocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,138,070,822rtgage Loans on

Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,154,513al Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . 1,144,611,535sh and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . 297,976,611ents Balances or

Uncollected Premiums . . . . . . 4,880,966,750erest, Dividends and

Real Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . 522,027,601

Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,729,733,882

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . 114,933,159,164LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

Reserve for Losses. . . . . . . . . . . 19,088,661,613Reserve for Loss

Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . 6,927,759,630Other Expenses (excluding

taxes, licenses and fees) . . . . 5,110,994,168Taxes, Licenses and Fees

(excluding Federal andForeign Income Taxes) . . . . . . . 155,786,691

Federal and ForeignIncome Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Unearned Premiums. . . . . . . . . . . 9,926,965,056 All Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,481,089,384

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . 49,691,256,542Special Surplus Funds . . . . . . . . 45,292,909,547Capital Paid Up

or Statutory Deposit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . . . 10,000,000Unassigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . 19,938,993,075Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,241,902,622

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114,933,159,164BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

Direct Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . 78,471,661Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . 76,116,751Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,283,214Direct Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . 52,053,985



W HE RE AS , the S ta te F arm M utua l Automobile Insurance Co., a Corporationorganized under the Laws of Illinois, has compliedwith all requirements of the Insurance Laws of theState of South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:2-4-6-7-8-9-10

1. Life2. Health3. Fire & Allied Lines4. Inland & Ocean Marine5. Workmen’s Compensation6. Bodily Injury Liability

(Other than Auto)7. Property Damage (Other than Auto)8. Auto Bodily Injury9. Auto Property Damage

10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21.in this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,

suspended or withdrawn.IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto

set my hand and official seal at Pierre, S. D., this1st day of May, A.D., 2013.




STATE LIFEINSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office Address:One American SquareIndianapolis, IN 46206

Mail Address:PO Box 368

Indianapolis, IN 46206-0368ASSETS

Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,082,982,907Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,438,760Mortgage Loans on Real Estate. . . . 294,378,495Real Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Policy Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,389,655Cash and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . 80,239,410Deferred and

Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . . 12,775,469Investment Income

Due and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,954,277Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32,329,486

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,597,488,459LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

Reserve for LifePolicies & Contracts . . . . . . . $3,875,867,098

Reserve for Accident& Health Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392,305

Policy and Contract ClaimsLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,734,183 Accident and Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

General ExpensesDue or Accrued. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Taxes, Licenses & FeesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,834,677

Federal Income TaxesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,325,787

All Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402,148,172

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . $4,291,302,222Special Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . $30,000,000Capital Paid Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000,000Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus. . . . . . . . . . 110,550,000Unassigned Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . . 162,636,237Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . $306,186,237

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,597,488,459BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

Direct Premiums Received . . . . . . . . $2,710,704Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,418Losses Incurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109,664Life Insurance in Force . . . . . . . . . . . 14,120,381



WHEREAS, the State Life InsuranceCompany, a Corporation organized under theL aw s o f Ind ia na , h as c om pl ie d w ith a ll

requirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:1-2



10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail

18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21.in this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereuntoset my hand and official seal at Pierre, S. D., this1st day of May, A.D., 2013.




STERLING INVESTORSLIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office Address:210 E. 2nd Ave., Suite 105

Rome GA 30161Mail Address:

8545 126th Ave N., Suite 200Largo, FL 33773

ASSETSBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,038,179Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Mortgage Loans on Real Estate . . . . . . . 650,000

Real Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Policy Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,623Cash and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . . 4,775,188Deferred and

Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . . . . . 33,829Investment Income

Due and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117,188Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,463,557

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,088,564LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

Reserve for LifePolicies & Contracts . . . . . . . . . . $1,691,447

Reserve for Accident& Health Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,062,467

Policy and Contract ClaimsLife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,737 Accident and Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 465,489

General ExpensesDue or Accrued. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319,036

Taxes, Licenses & FeesDue or Accrued. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179,800

Federal Income TaxesDue or Accrued. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

All Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,177,862

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,908,838Special Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . $645,973Capital Paid Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500,000Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . . . 10,688,000Unassigned Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . . . (7,654,247)Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,179,726

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,088,564BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

Direct Premiums Received. . . . . . . . . . $264,088Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174,064Losses Incurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173,182Life Insurance in Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,103



WHEREAS, the Sterling Investors LifeInsurance Company, a Corporation organizedunder the Laws of Georgia, has complied with allrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,

do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:1-2



10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass

13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21.in this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.





STONEBRIDGE CASUALTYINSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office Address:4333 Edgewood Road NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52499Mail Address:

4333 Edgewood Road NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52499ASSETS

Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234,126,428Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Real Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Cash and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . 26,941,652 Agents Balances or

Uncollected Premiums . . . . . . . . . 4,650,024Interest, Dividends and

Real Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,328,657

Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,270,239

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304,317,000LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

Reserve for Losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,212,230Reserve for Loss

Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . . . 3,202,183Other Expenses (excluding

taxes, licenses and fees) . . . . . . . . . 727,056Taxes, Licenses and Fees

(excluding Federal andForeign Income Taxes) . . . . . . . . . 2,914,684

Federal and ForeignIncome Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,127,451

Unearned Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,012,092 All Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,468,759

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . 198,664,455Special Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Capital Paid Up

or Statutory Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . 8,724,386Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . . . 67,217,108Unassigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . . 29,711,051Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,652,545


Direct Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . . . 756,935Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . . 540,037Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217,909Direct Losses Incurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191,965



WHEREAS, the Stonebridge CasualtyInsurance Company, a Corporation organizedunder the Laws of Ohio, has complied with allrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,23A



10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail

18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities23A. Travel, Accident & Bain this State according to tthis Certificate of Authorisuspended or withdrawn.

IN TESTIMONY WHEset my hand and official s1st day of May, A.D., 2013

109FROM ANNUAL

Year Ending Dec

SUN SUINSURANCE

Home Office21 Main

Rapid City, Mail AdPO Box

Rapid City, ASSE

Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . Real Estate Owned . . . .Cash and Bank Deposits Agents Balances or

Uncollected PremiumsInterest, Dividends and

Real Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . .

Other Assets. . . . . . . . .

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . .LIABILITIES, SURPL

Reserve for Losses. . . . .Reserve for Loss

Adjustment ExpensesOther Expenses (excludin

taxes, licenses and feTaxes, Licenses and Fees

(excluding Federal an

Foreign Income TaxeFederal and Foreign

Income Taxes. . . . . .Unearned Premiums . . . All Other Liabilities. . . . .

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . Special Surplus Funds . . Capital Paid Up

or Statutory Deposit.Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus . Unassigned Funds (SurplSurplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . .

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUSINESS IN SOUT

Direct Premiums Written Direct Premiums Earned Direct Losses Paid . . . . .Direct Losses Incurred. .

STATE OF SOUDIVISION OF STATE CAPIT

COMPANY’S COF AUTH

WHEREAS, the SCompany, a CorporatioLaws of South Dakota, requirements of the Insurof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORDirector of Insurance oDakota, pursuant to the do hereby certify that the is fully empowered througto transact the numberedbelow:11-23C

1. Life2. Health3. Fire & Allied Lines4. Inland & Ocean Marine5. Workmen’s Compensa6. Bodily Injury Liability

(Other than Auto)7. Property Damage (Oth8. Auto Bodily Injury9. Auto Property Damage

10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities23C. Bail Bondsin this State according to tthis Certificate of Authorisuspended or withdrawn.


686FROM ANNUAL

Year Ending Dec

SYMETRINSURANCE

Home Office777 108th Ave.,

Continued on next pa




Bellevue, WA 98004Mail Address:PO Box 34403

Seattle, WA 98124-1403ASSETS

nds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,130,186,737ocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691,288,419rtgage Loans on Real Estate . . 2,886,893,665al Estate Owned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,670,000icy Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,140,389sh and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . 27,931,063ferred and

Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . . 67,800,453estment Income

Due and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . 230,896,033her Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,364,038,376

TAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . $25,467,845,135LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

serve for LifePolicies & Contracts . . . . . . $15,770,255,239

serve for Accident& Health Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,145,836

icy and Contract ClaimsLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,742,809 Accident and Health . . . . . . . . . 142,968,650

neral ExpensesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32,613,120

xes, Licenses & FeesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,174,650

deral Income TaxesDue or Accrued. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,576,325,518

TAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . $23,555,225,822ecial Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0pital Paid Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,000,000

oss Paid In andContributed Surplus. . . . . . . . . . 645,323,888

assigned Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . 1,262,295,425rplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,912,619,313

TAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,467,845,135BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

ect Premiums Received . . . . . . . . $7,372,170ect Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,596,077sses Incurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,235e Insurance in Force . . . . . . . . . . 152,468,112



WHEREAS, the Symetra Life Insurancempany, a Corporation organized under thews of Washington, has complied with alluirements of the Insurance Laws of the State



fully empowered through its authorized agentsransact the numbered lines of business listedow:20-21

LifeHealthFire & Allied LinesInland & Ocean MarineWorkmen’s CompensationBodily Injury Liability(Other than Auto)Property Damage (Other than Auto)Auto Bodily InjuryAuto Property DamageAuto Physical DamageFidelity & SuretyGlassBurglary & TheftBoiler & MachineryAircraftCreditCrop-HailLivestockTitleVar. AnnuitiesVariable Life






TEACHERS INSURANCECOMPANY

Home Office Address:#1 Horace Mann Plaza

Springfield, IL 62715-0001Mail Address:

#1 Horace Mann PlazaSpringfield, IL 62715-0001

ASSETSnds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270,869,843

ocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,328,611rtgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0al Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0sh and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . (10,208,868)ents Balances or

Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . . 28,155,966erest, Dividends and


her Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,904,217

TAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315,505,820LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

serve for Losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,911,137

Reserve for Loss Adjustment Expenses

18,301,736Other Expenses (excluding

taxes, licenses and fees) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Taxes, Licenses and Fees


Federal and ForeignIncome Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,943,772

Unearned Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,274,554 All Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,281,462



Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . . . 22,241,022

Unassigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . 106,238,676Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131,479,698

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315,505,820BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

Direct Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . . 1,654,780Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . 1,612,211Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 883,705Direct Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,106,257



WHEREAS, the Teachers InsuranceCompany, a Corporation organized under theL aw s o f I ll in oi s, h as c om pl ie d w ith a llrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18

1. Life

2. Health3. Fire & Allied Lines4. Inland & Ocean Marine5. Workmen’s Compensation6. Bodily Injury Liability


10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21.in this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.


MERLE SCHEIBER

Director of Insurance69477

FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT Year Ending December 31, 2012

TIME INSURANCECOMPANY

Home Office Address:501 West Michigan Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53203Mail Address:P.O. Box 3050

Milwaukee, WI 53201ASSETS

Bonds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $436,075,119Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,559,269Mortgage Loans on Real Estate. . . . . 81,417,436Real Estate Owned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,950,388Policy Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,930Cash and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . (21,994,395)Deferred and

Uncollected Premiums . . . . . . . . . 6,740,292Investment Income

Due and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,982,434Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94,551,212

TOTAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $645,369,685LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

Reserve for LifePolicies & Contracts . . . . . . . . . . $1,169,615

Reserve for Accident& Health Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,604,369

Policy and Contract ClaimsLife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911,544 Accident and Health . . . . . . . . . 172,854,272

General ExpensesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,713,663




TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . $439,617,747Special Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0Capital Paid Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500,00Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus. . . . . . . . . . 413,201,495Unassigned Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . (209,949,557)Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . $205,751,938

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645,369,685

BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012Direct Premiums Received . . . . . . . . $6,309,901Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,486,128Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,655,370Life Insurance in Force . . . . . . . . . . . 27,604,696



WHEREAS, the Time Insurance Company, aCorporation organized under the Laws of Wisconsin, has complied with all requirements of the Insurance Laws of the State of South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Company

is fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:1-2




suspended or withdrawn.IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereuntoset my hand and official seal at Pierre, S. D., this1st day of May, A.D., 2013.




TRANSAMERICA FINANCIALLIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office Address:4333 Edgewood Road NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-3210Mail Address:

4333 Edgewood Road NECedar Rapids, IA 52499-3210

ASSETSBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,413,205,971Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,258,671Mortgage Loans on Real Estate. . . . 544,543,904Real Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Policy Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,041,054Cash and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . 587,425,617Deferred and


Due and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,583,970Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,241,377,440

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . $26,958,733,787LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS


Reserve for Accident& Health Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . 125,545,543

Policy and Contract ClaimsLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,946,148 Accident and Health . . . . . . . . . . 11,356,147

General ExpensesDue or Accrued. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361,090

Taxes, Licenses & FeesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,603,314

Federal Income TaxesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,506,598

All Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . 18,371,065,590

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . $26,122,718,589Special Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . $156,660,463Capital Paid Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500,000Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus. . . . . . . . . . 849,459,578Unassigned Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . (172,604,843)Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . $836,015,198

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,958,733,787BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

Direct Premiums Received . . . . . . . . $1,037,093Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Losses Incurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Life Insurance in Force . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,554,945



WHEREAS, the Transamerica Financial LifeInsurance Company, a Corporation organizedunder the Laws of New York, has complied withall requirements of the Insurance Laws of theState of South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:1-2-20-21

1. Life



10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock

19. Title20. Var. Annuities21. Variable Lifein this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.





TRANSAMERICA LIFEINSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office Address:4333 Edgewood Rd. NECedar Rapids, IA 52499

Mail Address:4333 Edgewood Rd. NECedar Rapids, IA 52499

ASSETSBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,721,992,151Stocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,777,084,518Mortgage Loans on Real Estate . . 5,756,749,136Real Estate Owned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83,053,677

Policy Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 708,794,381Cash and Bank Deposits . . . . . . . 4,386,102,048Deferred and

Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . 125,291,288Investment Income

Due and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . 465,779,351Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,472,404,411

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . $105,497,250,961LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

Reserve for LifePolicies & Contracts . . . . . . $30,710,366,812

Reserve for Accident& Health Policies . . . . . . . . . . 3,678,436,128

Policy and Contract ClaimsLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238,727,594 Accident and Health . . . . . . . . . 169,216,802

General ExpensesDue or Accrued. . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,853,738

Taxes, Licenses & FeesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,015,830

Federal Income TaxesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,703,503

All Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . 65,044,367,540

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . $100,026,687,947Special Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . $92,000,000Capital Paid Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,358,440Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . 3,346,065,350

Unassigned Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . 2,024,139,224Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,470,563,014

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,497,250,961BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

Direct Premiums Received. . . . . . . . $27,652,612Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,069,452Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,640,359Life Insurance in Force. . . . . . . . . 2,513,108,214



WHEREAS, the TransAmerica Life InsuranceCompany, a Corporation organized under theLaws of Iowa, has complied with all requirementsof the Insurance Laws of the State of SouthDakota:




10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21. Variable Lifein this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authorit is otherwise revoked,

suspended or withdrawn.IN TESTIMONY WHE

set my hand and official s1st day of May, A.D., 2013

204FROM ANNUAL

Year Ending Dec

TRANSPOINSURANCE

Home Office333 Wabas

Chicago, Mail Ad

333 WabasChicago,

ASSEBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . Real Estate Owned . . . .Cash and Bank Deposits Agents Balances or

Uncollected PremiumsInterest, Dividends and

Real Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . .

Other Assets. . . . . . . . .

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . .LIABILITIES, SURPL

Reserve for Losses . . . Reserve for Loss



(excluding Federal anForeign Income Taxe

Federal and ForeignIncome Taxes. . . . . .

Unearned Premiums . . All Other Liabilities . . . . .

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . .Special Surplus Funds. Capital Paid Up

or Statutory Deposit .Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus .Unassigned Funds (SurplSurplus as Regards


TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUSINESS IN SOUT

Direct Premiums Written Direct Premiums Earned Direct Losses Paid . . . . Direct Losses Incurred. .



WHEREAS, the TrCompany, a CorporatioL aw s o f I ll in oi s, h asrequirements of the Insurof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORDirector of Insurance oDakota, pursuant to the do hereby certify that the is fully empowered througto transact the numberedbelow:2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-



10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21.in this State according to tthis Certificate of Authorisuspended or withdrawn.


311FROM ANNUAL

Year Ending Dec

TRAVELERS & SURETY O

Home OfficeOne Towe

Hartford, CT Mail Ad

One ToweHartford, CT

ASSEBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141,089rtgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0al Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0sh and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . 15,936,791ents Balances or

Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . 184,942,508erest, Dividends and

Real Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,798,732

her Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374,568,642

TAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,339,558,778LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

serve for Losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . 901,058,710serve for Loss Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . 534,370,660

her Expenses (excludingtaxes, licenses and fees). . . . . . . 35,588,967

xes, Licenses and Fees(excluding Federal andForeign Income Taxes) . . . . . . . . 66,762,894

deral and ForeignIncome Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,675,573

earned Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . 783,409,692Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177,240,460

TAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . 2,559,106,957ecial Surplus Funds . . . . . . . . . . . 48,285,000pital Paid Up

or Statutory Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . 6,480,000oss Paid In and

Contributed Surplus. . . . . . . . . . 433,803,760assigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . 1,291,883,061rplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,780,451,821

TAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,339,558,778BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

ect Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . . 3,938,900ect Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . 4,181,009ect Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586,416ect Losses Incurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,705



WHEREAS, the Travelers Casualty & SuretyAmerica, a Corporation organized under thews of Connecticut, has complied with alluirements of the Insurance Laws of the State



fully empowered through its authorized agentsransact the numbered lines of business listedow:4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18

LifeHealthFire & Allied LinesInland & Ocean MarineWorkmen’s CompensationBodily Injury Liability(Other than Auto)Property Damage (Other than Auto)Auto Bodily InjuryAuto Property DamageAuto Physical DamageFidelity & SuretyGlassBurglary & TheftBoiler & MachineryAircraftCreditCrop-HailLivestockTitleVar. Annuities






TRAVELERS CASUALTYAND SURETY COMPANY

Home Office Address:One Tower Square

Hartford, CT 06183-6014Mail Address:

One Tower SquareHartford, CT 06183-6014

ASSETSnds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,999,341,214

ocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,182,300,220rtgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,579al Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0sh and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . 197,367,645ents Balances or

Uncollected Premiums . . . . . . 1,254,948,795erest, Dividends and

Real Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . 107,157,536

her Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,395,989,655

TAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,137,117,645LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

serve for Losses . . . . . . . . . . . 6,094,710,385serve for Loss Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . 1,324,921,462

her Expenses (excludingtaxes, licenses and fees). . . . . . 113,709,204

xes, Licenses and Fees(excluding Federal and

Foreign Income Taxes)69,406,098Federal and Foreign

Income Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,740,401Unearned Premiums. . . . . . . . . . . 1,770,908,557


TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . 9,987,600,111Special Surplus Funds . . . . . . . . . . . 22,837,291Capital Paid Up

or Statutory Deposit . . . . . . . . . . 25,000,000Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . 2,179,824,585Unassigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . 2,921,855,658Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,149,517,534

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,137,117,645BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

Direct Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . . . 227,581

Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,306Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185,118Direct Losses Incurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,380



WHEREAS, the Travelers Casualty andSurety Company, a Corporation organized under the Laws of Connecticut, has complied with allrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:



(Other than Auto)

7. Property Damage (Other than Auto)8. Auto Bodily Injury9. Auto Property Damage






TRAVELERS CASUALTY

INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICAHome Office Address:


Mail Address:One Tower Square

Hartford, CT 06183-6014ASSETS

Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,521,162,707Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Real Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Cash and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . 25,882,323

Agents Balances or Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . 140,428,650

Interest, Dividends andReal Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,275,981

Other Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,633,436

TOTAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,841,383,098LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

Reserve for Losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . 817,218,043Reserve for Loss

Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . 177,654,007Other Expenses (excluding

taxes, licenses and fees). . . . . . . 15,203,710Taxes, Licenses and Fees


Federal and ForeignIncome Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49,206

Unearned Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . 237,454,831 All Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,944,633

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . 1,334,830,847Special Surplus Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,062,171Capital Paid Up


Contributed Surplus. . . . . . . . . . 125,632,050Unassigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . 371,858,029Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506,552,250


Direct Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . . 1,167,105Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . 1,142,037Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423,620Direct Losses Incurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558,400

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

DIVISION OF INSURANCESTATE CAPITOL, PIERRE


WHEREAS, the Travelers Casualty InsuranceCo. of America, a Corporation organized under the Laws of Connecticut, has complied with allrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-18

1. Life





MERLE SCHEIBER



TRAVELERS COMMERCIALINSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office Address:One Tower Square MS08A


One Tower Square MS08AHartford, CT 06183-6014

ASSETSBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271,424,040Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Real Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Cash and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . . 2,356,576

Agents Balances or Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . . 24,176,361

Interest, Dividends andReal Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,439,420

Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,945,087



Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . . 30,585,122Other Expenses (excluding

taxes, licenses and fees). . . . . . . . 2,615,707Taxes, Licenses and Fees


Federal and ForeignIncome Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231,152


TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . 245,940,479Special Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 527,187Capital Paid Up



Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,401,004


Direct Premiums Written. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 778Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Direct Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (730)



WHEREAS, the Travelers CommercialInsurance Company, a Corporation organizedunder the Laws of Connecticut, has complied withall requirements of the Insurance Laws of theState of South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14

1. Life2. Health3. Fire & Allied Lines4. Inland & Ocean Marine5. Workmen’s Compensation6. Bodil Inur Liabilit



suspended or withdrawn.IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto

set my hand and official seal at Pierre, S. D., this1st day of May, A.D., 2013.




TRAVELERS HOME ANDMARINE INSURANCE CO.




ASSETSBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197,274,774Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Mortgage Loans on



Interest, Dividends and


Other Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183,187,277





(excluding Federal andForeign Income Taxes) . . . . . . . . . . 920,415






Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113,459,316


Direct Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Direct Losses Incurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0



WHEREAS, the Travelers Home and MarineInsurance Co., a Corporation organized under theLaws of Connecticut, has complied with allrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:3-4-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15





MERLE SCHEIBER

256FROM ANNUAL

Year Ending Dec

TRAVELERS COMP

Home OfficeOne Towe



ASSEBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . .

Real Estate Owned. . . . .Cash and Bank Deposits

Agents Balances or Uncollected Premium

Interest, Dividends andReal Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . .

Other Assets . . . . . . . . .

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . LIABILITIES, SURPL

Reserve for Losses . . . . Reserve for Loss



(excluding Federal anForeign Income Taxe

Federal and ForeignIncome Taxes. . . . . .

Unearned Premiums. . . . All Other Liabilities . . . . .

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . Special Surplus Funds . .Capital Paid Up

or Statutory Deposit .Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus .Unassigned Funds (SurplSurplus as Regards


TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BUSINESS IN SOUT

Direct Premiums Written Direct Premiums Earned Direct Losses Paid . . . . .Direct Losses Incurred . .



WHEREAS, the Company, a CorporatioLaws of Connecticut, hrequirements of the Insurof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORDirector of Insurance oDakota, pursuant to the do hereby certify that the is fully empowered througto transact the numberedbelow:2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-1



10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities23A. Travel, Accident & Bain this State according to tthis Certificate of Authorisuspended or withdrawn.


256FROM ANNUAL

Year Ending Dec

TRAVELERS COMPANY O

Home OfficeOne Towe



ASSEBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . Real Estate Owned . . . .Cash and Bank Deposits.


Continued on next pa




ents Balances or Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . . 39,608,081

erest, Dividends andReal Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,416,889er Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106,003,973

TAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 638,950,805LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

serve for Losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . 230,497,397serve for Loss

Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . . 50,107,541er Expenses (excludingtaxes, licenses and fees). . . . . . . . 4,296,629

xes, Licenses and Fees(excluding Federal andForeign Income Taxes) . . . . . . . . . 2,624,886

deral and ForeignIncome Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,025,616

earned Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,974,440Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102,689,074

TAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . 458,215,582ecial Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 863,689pital Paid Up


Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . . . 47,400,000assigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . 127,221,533plus as RegardsPolicyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,735,223

TAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 638,950,805BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

ect Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . . 5,485,969ect Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . 5,477,433ect Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,188,032ect Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,713,370



WHEREAS, the Travelers Indemnitympany of America, a Corporation organized

der the Laws of Connecticut, has complied with

requirements of the Insurance Laws of thete of South Dakota:NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,

ector of Insurance of the State of Southkota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,hereby certify that the above named Companyully empowered through its authorized agentsransact the numbered lines of business listed

ow:5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-17-18


his State according to the Laws thereof, unless Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,pended or withdrawn.IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto

my hand and official seal at Pierre, S. D., thisday of May, A.D., 2013.




TRAVELERS INDEMNITYCOMPANY OF CONNECTICUT




ASSETSnds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825,040,155cks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,465,399

rtgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0al Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0sh and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . . 9,546,871ents Balances or

Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . . 70,471,521erest, Dividends and

Real Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,325,445er Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,304,006


serve for Losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . 410,105,758serve for Loss

Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . . 89,152,377er Expenses (excludingtaxes, licenses and fees). . . . . . . . 7,671,435


deral and ForeignIncome Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,505,675

earned Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . 119,162,315Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,760,295

TOTAL LIABILITIES715,028,110Special Surplus Funds

1,536,694Capital Paid Up

or Statutory Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,000,00Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . 4,862,470Unassigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . 338,726,124Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,125,289


Direct Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . . 2,347,476Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . 2,311,575Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295,364Direct Losses Incurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415,582

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

DIVISION OF INSURANCESTATE CAPITOL, PIERRE


WHEREAS, the Travelers IndemnityCompany of Connecticut, a Corporation organizedunder the Laws of Connecticut, has complied withall requirements of the Insurance Laws of theState of South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-18-23B



10. Auto Physical Damage

11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities23B. Prepaid Legalin this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.





TRAVELERS PROPERTYCASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA


Hartford, CT 06183-6014



Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572,108,466Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396,834Mortgage Loans on




Other Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224,159,809










Contributed Surplus. . . . . . . . . . 360,052,652Unassigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . . 84,582,498Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,078,953


Direct Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . . 7,532,835Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . 6,936,346Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,826,733Direct Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,007,959



,

Co. Of America, a Corporation organized under the Laws of Connecticut, has complied with allrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-18

1. Life2. Health3. Fire & Allied Lines4. Inland & Ocean Marine5. Workmen’s Compensation6. Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto)

7. Property Damage (Other than Auto)8. Auto Bodily Injury9. Auto Property Damage

10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities0221,828,08717,784,540in this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.





TRAVELERS PROPERTYCASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Home Office Address:




Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177,614,218Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Mortgage Loans on




Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,859,886




taxes, licenses and fees). . . . . . . . 1,671,037

Taxes, Licenses and Fees(excluding Federal andForeign Income Taxes) . . . . . . . . . 1,022,683






Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,630,494





WHEREAS, the Travelers Property CasualtyInsurance Co., a Corporation organized under theLaws of Connecticut, has complied with allrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:3-4-6-7-8-9-10



10. Auto Ph sical Dama e

11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21.in this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.


MERLE SCHEIBER



TRIUMPHECASUALTY COMPANY

Home Office Address:3250 Interstate Drive

Richfield OH 44286Mail Address:

3250 Interstate DriveRichfield, OH 44286

ASSETSBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,473,766Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,730Mortgage Loans on


Agents Balances or Uncollected Premiums . . . . . . . . . 1,116,733

Interest, Dividends andReal Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355,550

Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,984,858

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,047,639LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

Reserve for Losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,781,919Reserve for Loss

Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . . . 1,757,689Other Expenses (excluding

taxes, licenses and fees) . . . . . . . . . 171,615Taxes, Licenses and Fees

(excluding Federal andForeign Income Taxes) . . . . . . . . . . 150,849


Unearned Premiums. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,481,351 All Other Liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 898,217

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,585,254Special Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Capital Paid Up


Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . 6,500,000Unassigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . . . 6,962,385Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,462,385





W HE RE AS , t he T ri um ph e C as ua lt yCompany, a Corporation organized under theLaws of Pennsylvania, has complied with allrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:2-3-4-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15—6-17-18-23A-23C

1. Life2. Health3. Fire & Allied Lines4. Inland & Ocean Marine5. Workmen’s Compensation6. Bodily Injury Liability (Other than Auto)7. Property Damage (Other than Auto)8. Auto Bodily Injury9. Auto Property Damage

10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities23A. Travel, Accident & Baggage23C. Bail Bondsin this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.





TRUCK INSEXCHA

Home Office4680 Wilsh

Los AngelesMail Add

PO Box 2478, TeLos Angeles

ASSEBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . Real Estate Owned. . . . .Cash and Bank Deposits.

Agents Balances or Uncollected Premium


Other Assets. . . . . . . . . .

TOTAL ASSETS . . . . . . LIABILITIES, SURPLU

Reserve for Losses. . . . . Reserve for Loss

Adjustment Expenses Other Expenses (excluding


(excluding Federal andForeign Income Taxe

Federal and ForeignIncome Taxes . . . . .

Unearned Premiums . . . . All Other Liabilities . . . . .

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . Special Surplus Funds. . Capital Paid Up

or Statutory DepositGross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus. .Unassigned Funds (SurpluSurplus as Regards


TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUSINESS IN SOUT

Direct Premiums Written Direct Premiums Earned Direct Losses Paid . . . . .Direct Losses Incurred. .

STATE OF SOUDIVISION OF ISTATE CAPIT


WHEREAS, the TruckCorporation organized California, has complied wthe Insurance Laws of the

NOW THEREFOREDirector of Insurance oDakota, pursuant to the pdo hereby certify that the is fully empowered througto transact the numberedbelow:3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13



10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21.in this State according to tthis Certificate of Authoritsuspended or withdrawn.


271FROM ANNUAL

Year Ending Dec

TRUMBINSURANCE Home Office

One HartfoHartford, C

Mail AddOne HartfoHartford, C

ASSEBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . Real Estate Owned . . . .Cash and Bank Deposits

Agents Balances or Uncollected Premiums







her Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,166,156

OTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,543,586LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

serve for Losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,310,102serve for Loss Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . . 15,299,918

her Expenses (excludingtaxes, licenses and fees) . . . . . . . . . 754,384

xes, Licenses and Fees(excluding Federal andForeign Income Taxes) . . . . . . . . . . 796,807

deral and ForeignIncome Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

earned Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,470,676Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,597,214

OTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . 119,229,101ecial Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0pital Paid Up


Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . . . 34,547,544assigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . . 52,766,941rplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,314,485

OTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,543,586BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

ect Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . . 3,224,351ect Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . 2,310,982ect Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,266,885ect Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,298,770



WHEREAS, the Trumbull Insurancempany, a Corporation organized under thews of Connecticut, has complied with all

quirements of the Insurance Laws of the StateSouth Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,rector of Insurance of the State of Southkota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,hereby certify that the above named Company

fully empowered through its authorized agentstransact the numbered lines of business listedow:-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-17-18

LifeHealthFire & Allied LinesInland & Ocean MarineWorkmen’s CompensationBodily Injury Liability(Other than Auto)Property Damage (Other than Auto)Auto Bodily InjuryAuto Property Damage Auto Physical Damage Fidelity & Surety Glass Burglary & Theft Boiler & Machinery Aircraft Credit Crop-Hail Livestock Title Var. Annuities


IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereuntot my hand and official seal at Pierre, S. D., this

day of May, A.D., 2013.MERLE SCHEIBER

Director of Insurance



TRUSTMARK LIFEINSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office Address:400 Field Drive

Lake Forest, IL 60045Mail Address:

400 Field DriveLake Forest, IL 60045

ASSETSnds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,854,049

ocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,082,524ortgage Loans on Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

al Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0licy Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0sh and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . . 6,631,182ferred and

Uncollected Premiums . . . . . . . . . 4,681,200estment Income

Due and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,287,113her Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,239,722

OTAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $367,775,791LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

serve for LifePolicies & Contracts . . . . . . . . . $20,921,364

serve for Accident& Health Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,495,264

licy and Contract ClaimsLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,005,569 Accident and Health . . . . . . . . . . 64,550,974


xes, Licenses & FeesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,820,684

deral Income TaxesDue or Accrued. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 779,253

Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,299,450

OTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . $201,936,428ecial Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0pital Paid Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500,000

oss Paid In and

Contributed Surplus62,191,440Unassigned Surplus

101,147,923Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165,839,363


Direct Premiums Received . . . . . . . . . . $165,632Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142,685Losses Incurred. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144,552Life Insurance in Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288,500



WHEREAS, the Trustmark Life Insurance

Company, a Corporation organized under theL aw s o f I ll in oi s, h as c om pl ie d w ith a llrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:1-2



10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft

16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21.in this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.





TWIN CITY FIREINSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office Address:501 Pennsylvania Parkway #400

Indianapolis, IN 46268Mail Address:

One Hartford PlazaHartford, CT 06115

ASSETSBonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593,042,054

Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83,088Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Real Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Cash and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . 14,182,053 Agents Balances or

Uncollected Premiums . . . . . . . . . 8,098,933Interest, Dividends and


Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,297,731










Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . . . 43,562,074Unassigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . 243,352,472Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291,114,546


Direct Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . . 4,620,672Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . 4,621,226Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,799,103Direct Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,970,758



WHEREAS, the Twin City Fire InsuranceCompany, a Corporation organized under theL aw s o f Ind ia na , h as c om pl ie d w ith a llrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersi ned,

Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-17-18



10. Auto Physical Damage

11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21.in this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.





UNION CENTRAL LIFEINSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office Address:5900 O Street Road

Lincoln, NE 68510-2234


Cincinnati, OH 45240ASSETS

Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,274,913,100Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,584,728Mortgage Loans on Real Estate. . . . 669,399,668Real Estate Owned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,996,997Policy Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182,354,747Cash and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . 59,784,768Deferred and


Due and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,896,543Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,721,096,369

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,058,947,333LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS


Reserve for Accident& Health Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . 301,414,994

Policy and Contract ClaimsLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,422,297 Accident and Health . . . . . . . . . . . 3,743,144

General ExpensesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,352,130



All Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,840,111,451

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . $6,566,744,548Special Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . $49,879,650Capital Paid Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500,000Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus. . . . . . . . . . 240,304,040Unassigned Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . . 199,519,095Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . $492,202,785


Direct Premiums Received . . . . . . . . $3,259,967Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,183,905Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,528,272Life Insurance in Force . . . . . . . . . . 136,758,743



WHEREAS, the Union Central Life InsuranceCompany, a Corporation organized under theLaws of Nebraska, has complied with allrequirements of the Insurance Laws of the Stateof South Dakota:




10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft

16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21. Variable Lifein this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.





UNION INSURANCECOMPANYHome Office Address:

11201 Douglas AvenueUrbandale, IA 50322


Des Moines, IA 50306-1594ASSETS

Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,889,723Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,680,000Real Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Cash and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . (2,884,498) Agents Balances or

Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . . 14,512,443Interest, Dividends and

Real Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294,320

Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,328,481

TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92,820,469LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS

Reserve for Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Reserve for Loss

Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Other Expenses (excluding

taxes, licenses and fees) . . . . . . . . . . 17,725Taxes, Licenses and Fees


Federal and ForeignIncome Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,668

Unearned Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 All Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,253,975

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,825,522Special Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Capital Paid Up


Contributed Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . 7,009,385Unassigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . . 14,985,562Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,994,947





WHEREAS, the Union Insurance Company, aCorporation organized under the Laws of Iowa,has complied with all requirements of theInsurance Laws of the State of South Dakota:









UNION SECURITYINSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office Address:15700 College Blvd. #101

Lenexa, KS 66219

Mail AdP.O. Box

Kansas City, MASS

Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage Loans on Real Real Estate Owned. . . . Policy Loans. . . . . . . . . .Cash and Bank DepositsDeferred and

Uncollected PremiumInvestment Income

Due and Accrued . . Other Assets . . . . . . . . .


Reserve for Life

Policies & Contracts .Reserve for Accident

& Health Policies . . .Policy and Contract Claim

Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accident and Health .

General ExpensesDue or Accrued . . . .

Taxes, Licenses & FeesDue or Accrued . . . .

Federal Income TaxesDue or Accrued . . . .

All Other Liabilities . . . . .

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . .Special Surplus Funds. . Capital Paid Up . . . . . . .Gross Paid In and

Contributed Surplus.Unassigned Surplus . . . Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . .

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . .BUSINESS IN SOU

Direct Premiums ReceiveDirect Losses Paid . . . . Losses Incurred . . . . . . .Life Insurance in Force .



WHEREAS, the UnCompany, a CorporatioL aw s o f K an sa s, h arequirements of the Insuof South Dakota:

NOW THEREFORDirector of Insurance oDakota, pursuant to the do hereby certify that the is fully empowered througto transact the numberedbelow:1-2-20-21



10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21. Variable Lifein this State according to this Certificate of Authorisuspended or withdrawn.


929FROM ANNUAL

Year Ending Dec

UNITED AMINSURANCE

Home Office3700 S. Stone

McKinney,Mail AdPO Box

McKinney,ASS

Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage Loans on RealReal Estate Owned . . . Policy Loans. . . . . . . . . .Cash and Bank DepositsDeferred and

Uncollected PremiumInvestment Income

Due and Accrued . . Other Assets. . . . . . . . . .


Reserve for LifePolicies & Contracts

Reserve for Accident






& Health Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . 237,477,942icy and Contract ClaimsLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,846,000 Accident and Health . . . . . . . . . . 38,050,000


xes, Licenses & FeesDue or Accrued. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433,657

deral Income TaxesDue or Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,652,561

Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978,893,498

TAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . $1,466,679,254ecial Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0pital Paid Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000,000

oss Paid In andContributed Surplus. . . . . . . . . . 137,500,000

assigned Surplus . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,604,266rplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . $256,104,266

TAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,722,783,520BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012

ect Premiums Received . . . . . . . . $2,124,302ect Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,048,419sses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,011,587e Insurance in Force . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,296,633



WHEREAS, the United American Insurancempany, a Corporation organized under the

ws of Nebraska, has complied with alluirements of the Insurance Laws of the State



fully empowered through its authorized agentsransact the numbered lines of business listedow:




MERLE SCHEIBER



UNITED FINANCIALCASUALTY COMPANY

Home Office Address:6300 Wilson Mills Road W33

Cleveland, OH 44143-2182Mail Address:PO Box 89490

Cleveland, OH 44101-6490ASSETS

nds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 987,277,249ocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235,071,023rtgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0al Estate Owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0sh and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . 108,575,315ents Balances or

Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . 371,824,149erest, Dividends and


her Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106,301,551


serve for Losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . 613,829,600serve for Loss Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . 116,942,281

her Expenses (excludingtaxes, licenses and fees) . . . . . . . . . . 93,680


deral and ForeignIncome Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,349,678

earned Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . 527,020,908Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,844,196

TAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . 1,424,534,184ecial Surplus Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0pital Paid Up


Contributed Surplus. . . . . . . . . . 221,373,432assigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . 166,964,637rplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391,346,069

TAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,815,880,253

BUSINESS IN SOUTH DAKOTA 2012Direct Premiums Written3,982,983

Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . . 3,492,901Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,624,977Direct Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,948,727



WHEREAS, the United Financial CasualtyCompany, a Corporation organized under theLaws of Ohio, has complied with all requirementsof the Insurance Laws of the State of SouthDakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of South

Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:3-4-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13



10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21.

in this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.





UNITED FIRE ANDCASUALTY COMPANY

Home Office Address:118 2nd Ave SE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401Mail Address:PO Box 73909

Cedar Rapids, IA 52407ASSETS

Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439,779,037Stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 648,442,045Mortgage Loans on

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Real Estate Owned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,716,755Cash and Bank Deposits. . . . . . . . . . 49,446,644 Agents Balances or

Uncollected Premiums. . . . . . . . 185,432,534Interest, Dividends andReal Estate IncomeDue and Accrued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,105,006

Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,153,917

TOTAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,434,075,938LIABILITIES, SURPLUS, OTHER FUNDS


Adjustment Expenses . . . . . . . . 153,757,184Other Expenses (excluding

taxes, licenses and fees). . . . . . . 12,722,576Taxes, Licenses and Fees



Unearned Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,588,293 All Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,685,673

TOTAL LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . 848,089,970Special Surplus Funds . . . . . . . . . . (26,727,503)Capital Paid Up


Contributed Surplus. . . . . . . . . . 201,161,287Unassigned Funds (Surplus) . . . . . . 404,552,184Surplus as Regards

Policyholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585,985,968


Direct Premiums Written . . . . . . . . . . 19,139,239Direct Premiums Earned . . . . . . . . . . 18,248,905Direct Losses Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,302,194Direct Losses Incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,470,284



WHEREAS, the United Fire and CasualtyCompany, a Corporation organized under theLaws of Iowa, has complied with all requirementsof the Insurance Laws of the State of SouthDakota:

NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned,Director of Insurance of the State of SouthDakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws,do hereby certify that the above named Companyis fully empowered through its authorized agentsto transact the numbered lines of business listedbelow:

2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15



10. Auto Physical Damage11. Fidelity & Surety12. Glass13. Burglary & Theft14. Boiler & Machinery15. Aircraft16. Credit

17. Crop-Hail18. Livestock19. Title20. Var. Annuities21.in this State according to the Laws thereof, unlessthis Certificate of Authority is otherwise revoked,suspended or withdrawn.




Gary Christman spent the lastweek with Art and Marilyn Christ-man and Ben Lewis spent the week-end with his grandparents. Theyhelped with farming.

Bev Schopp attended a babyshower for Tristan Ginther in Lem-mon Sunday.

On Tuesday afternoon, CarolynPetik attended the Bison SchoolSpring Concert. She and Della MaeHatle had coffee together afterward.

Jerry Petik attended meetingswith the Grazing Association andthe Forest Service on Tuesday andFriday.

Carolyn Petik attended Hope

Women's Bible Study at the home of Linda Zimmerman in Lemmon onThursday. She visited with Irene

Young later in the afternoon.Jerry and Carolyn Petik were

among Sunday dinner guests at Kimand Jim Petik's.

Wednesday afternoon coffee andpie guests at the home of Edith Me-land were Mary Ellen Fried, DeloresChapman, Eloise Penor and VeraWilson.

Mary Ellen Fried drove to Web-ster Friday to visit at the home of Tim and Kendra McIntyre to helpKendra celebrate her birthday. Shereturned home Sunday.

Meadow News.....By Tiss Treib




LEGAL NOTICE

Western South Dakota Community Ac-tion, Inc. is seeking Civic groups inter-ested in having a representative serveon the Board of Directors for PerkinsCounty.

If your organization is interested inrepresenting your county on ourBoard, please send us a letter and ap-propriate organizational minutes byMonday, May 13, 2013 at 4:30 PM.

This letter should state the name of the person your organization wants torepresent you on the CAP board. Theby-laws of your organization are alsoneeded. Our Board will select one or-ganization from those that formally ex-pressed their interest.

We sincerely thank you for your con-cern and time that have been expendedin an effort to make the CAP missionappropriately work for the low-incomepeople in Western South Dakota.

Western SD Community Action, Inc.has the following programs imple-mented in our fourteen (14) countyservice area: weatherization, gardenprogram, summer youth program, ne-cessity pantry program, employmentassistance, educational supply pro-

gram, emergency food and commodityprojects, homeless programs, commu-nity food pantries and clothingcenters.

If you have any questions regardingthis matter please contact Linda Edelor Rose Swan at 1844 Lombardy Drive,Rapid City, SD 57703. Phone: (605)348-1460 or out of Rapid City call (800)327-1703.

[Published May 2, 2013 and May 9,2013 at a total approximate cost of $32.49.]

STATE OF SOUTHDAKOTA

IN CIRCUITCOURT

COUNTY OFPERKINS

))SS.)

IN CIRCUITCOURT FOURTH

JUDICIAL COURTFile #PRO 13-08

In the Matter of the Estate of )WAYNE SPATZ JR., AKA )

WAYNE SPATZ, Deceased. )

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is given that on April 12, 2013,Janene Spatz, whose address is 10780155th Avenue, Reeder, ND 58649, wasappointed as personal representativeof the estate of Wayne Spatz Jr., akaWayne Spatz.

Creditors of decedent must file theirclaims within four months after thedate of the first publication of this no-tice or their claims may be barred.

Claims may be filed with the personalrepresentative or may be filed with theclerk, and a copy of the claim mailed tothe personal representative.

JANENE SPATZ

10780 155th AvenueReeder, ND 58649

Trish PeckP.O. Box 426Bison, , SD 57620(605) 244-5626

Steven J. WildP.O. Box 260Bowman, ND 58623(701) 523-3112

[Published April 25, May 2, May 9,2013 at a total approximate cost of $52.58.]

STATE OFDAKO

CIRCUIT

COUNPERKINS

JUDICIRC

Lenard Chapman

Plaintiff,

Case No. CIV 13-0

Estate Of Margar Virginia James,Estate Of SuzannKristine Pollard SKathryn Pollard,

Jessica L. Pollardand all other

Persons Unknowany estate or inteor lien or encumbupon the propert

in the Complaint

Defendants.

THE STATE OF STO THE ABOVE-DANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBrequired to answerthe Plaintiff in thetion which is on fileClerk of the CircuiCounty, South Dakcopy of your Answesubscriber hereto

Adams County Cou390, Hettinger, Nowithin thirty (30) daof this Summons uof the day of such s

of your failure to apabove required, theto the court for a you by default for thin the Complaint.Dated at Hettinger15th day of March,

/s/ Eric M. HardyEric M. Hardy, #40Crane Roseland Ha

Attorneys for PlainP. O. Box 390Hettinger, North D(701) 567-2418

To the above named YOU AND EACH Onotified that the puis to quiet the PlaiPlaintiff’s followingtate in Township 1

East. B.H.M., PerkDakota, to-wit:Section 29: W1/2SWand to determine thereto, and that nmade against you.

/s/ Eric M. HardyEric M. Hardy, #40

Attorney for Plaint

[Published April 1and May 9, 2013 amate cost of $108.0

STATE OF SOUTHDAKOTA IN

CIRCUIT COURT

):SS

)

COUNTY OFPERKINSFOURTH

JUDICIALCIRCUIT

DACOTAH BANK,

Court File No. 12-36Plaintiff,

vs.

LEON BRODIE, EDITH BRODIE,EXPRESS COLLECTIONS INC.,GREAT WESTERN BANK, HAM-MERQUIST ENTERPRISES INC.,D/B/A H&H HEATING, WESTERN

COMMUNICATIONS INC., BLACKHILLS BADLANDS AND LAKES ASSO., PENNINGTON COUNTY,PERKINS COUNTY;

NOTICE OF REAL ESTATEMORTGAGE FORECLOSURESALE

Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatpursuant to a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on the 23rd day of January, 2013, the undersigned or hisdeputy will sell at public auction to thehighest bidder for cash the followingdescribed real estate situated inPerkins County and PenningtonCounty, South Dakota, to wit:

Township 23 North, Range 16 East,BHM, Perkins County, South Dakota:

Section 29: Lot 4 of the Brodie Additionto Perkins County, South Dakota lo-cated in the SW1/4 as shown on Plat inBook 6, page 43;

Section 32: NE1/4; N1/2NW1/4 lessLot H-1 and less Lots 1-16 of Brodie’s2nd Addition to Perkins County, SouthDakota located in the NW1/4 as shownon Plat in Book 6, page 42 and Lots 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16of Brodie’s 2nd Addition to PerkinsCounty, South Dakota located in theNW1/4 as shown on Plat in Book 6,page 42; and

Lot 1 in Block 21 of Wise’s Addition tothe City of Rapid City, PenningtonCounty, South Dakota, as shown on theplat filed in Plat Book 30, Page 13.

The total amount claimed due undersaid mortgage as set forth in the Judg-ment and Decree of Foreclosure filed23rd day of January, 2013, is the sumof Four Hundred Eleven Thousand,Three Hundred Twenty-one and12/100 Dollars ($411,321.12).

The mortgage foreclosure sale of theproperty to the highest bidder for cashwill be conducted by the Sheriff of Perkins County or one of his deputiesat the front door of the Perkins CountyCourthouse, Bison, South Dakota, atthe hour of 10:00 a.m. on May 24, 2013.

This property will be sold subject to thepayment of unpaid real estate taxesand is sold subject to the right of re-demption as provided by law.

Dated this 29th day of April, 2013.

/s/Kelly SerrSheriff of Perkins County, SouthDakota

Notice of Real Estate Mortgage Fore-closure Sale, Dacotah Bank v. Leon

Brodie, Civ. 12-36

[Published May 2, May 9, May 16, May23, 2013 at a total approximate cost of $128.90.]

BISON SCHOOLDISTRICT 52-1

BOARD OFEDUCATION

REGULARMEETING

ay 13, 2013, 7:00 pmROPOSED AGENDA:

edge of Allegiancell to Ordernsent Agendaprove Agendanutesnancial Reportsproval of Claims –

legations –

pdates, Building Committee –

prove T & Aaccount for History Day

udent Request --

story Day, National Competition – rs. Seidel

en Enrollment Request –

prove Contract – Assistant Trackach

prove resignation – Mr. Jackson

scuss & Approve Bus Contract –

nvass Election –

scuss and Approve Workman’s Compntract –

tify Negotiated Agreement –

scuss Non-Certified Staff contracts

eliminary Budget –

DHSAA Ballots –

ecutive session for personnel mat-rs – (Personnel Issue SDCL 1-25-2)

WAS Cooperative report -- Danckman

perintendent Report – Mr. Kraemer

otion to Adjourn --

ublished May 9, 2013 at a total ap-oximate cost of $23.47.]

If you stand at theequator on the firstay of spring, you willsee the sun pass

directly over head.This is only true twoimes a year; the first

day of spring and thefirst day of Autumn.

Monday, May 13Macaroni & cheese

salad barfruit choice

milk

Tuesday, May 14Sandwichtater tots

salad barpeaches & milk

Wednesday, May 15

Chicken fajita wrapcheese, lettuce, salsa

wk cornpears & milk

Thursday, May 16

Sloppy joessalad bar

fruit & milk




BISON HIGH SCHOOL

3RD NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL

"A" HONOR ROLL "B" HONOR ROL

Jim Brockel Tuff SeimGracee Veal

Joey AuklandHope CrabtreeMatthew Johnso

Jacob Kahler Tylee Lundberg

Ross CollinsSara Hatle

Jenna Kari Julianna Kari Jacob KolbMadelyn Seidel

Dylan BeckmanNicole HafnerKimberly Kvale

Joshua McK-instry

Jacob SchaleskySydney SennRebecca Spangle

Gregory Voller

Reed ArnesonCollin Palmer

Tori Voller

Cody BuerCole BuerMarranda Hulm

Tyler Kari Tessa Kopren

Kiana Brockel John HatleLayton HendrickKimberly PeckDrew Reder

Sydney Arneson

Charlotte Johnson

Drake Butsavage

Logan Hendricks Joseph KvaleKayley JohnsonChristopher MorStephanie Kolb

Tyler PlaggemeyeMichael KoprenBeth SeidelLenae McKinstryBrianna SextonConner PalmerClayton Prelle

Daniel ChapmanAnna HatleWil KolbLane KoprenShaley LensegravShelly PeckMegan SerrRyan Serr

Yancy Buer

7th Grade

8th Grade

9th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

10th Grade




State History Day competitio

The Bison High School, U.S.History and Government students,participated in History Day thisyear. Regionals were held at Tim-ber Lake on March 27th. The stu-dents chose to participate in twoout of five categories. The cate-gories they participated in werethe website and exhibit category.Each year there is a differenttheme for National History Dayand this year's theme was "Turn-ing Points In History: People,Ideas, and Events." The studentshave to choose a topic that relatesto that year's theme. All studentsdid very well in their categoriesand we had four exhibits and one

website that advanced on to statein Brookings on April 27th. At theState level Anna Hatle, ShaleyLensegrav, and Kassidy Sarsland,placed 1st in the exhibit categorywith their project titled, "Telling-In-Vision," and will now advanceon to Washington, D.C. in June tocompete in the National HistoryDay competition.

Anna Hatle, Kassidy Sarsland, Shaley Lensegrav Telling in Vision advance to Nat

tion in June.

helly Peck and Megan Serr Driving the Golden Spike.

aniel Chapman and Yancy Buer 9/11 attack on America.

Brianna Sexton, Charlotte Johnson and Kayley aging Along a Hazardous Trail.

Don’t let anyonethink less of you

because you areyoung. Be anexample to all

believers in whatyou say, in the way

you live, in yourlove, your faith,and your purity.




Chapman honored as on

South Dakotas top senio

Gov. Dennis Daugaard joined in celebrating an accomplished group of graduating seniorthem to grow their own roots in South Dakota during Monday’s 23rd Annual Academic Exin Pierre.

“Some of the greenest pastures in America are right here in South Dakota,” Gov. Daugaarlow cost and high quality of living South Dakota offered.

Hosted by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota and sponsored by the South DaFoundation and Citibank, the banquet honored more than 200 students from the state’s ptribal schools.

“Today we celebrate excellence and this is what it looks like,” ASBSD President Pam HaukConsolidated school district said.

Schools are asked to identify one student for every 100 graduating seniors based on acadeas grade-point average and scores on college readiness tests.

Parents and high school principals are requested to join each student and share in the c

An impassioned Gov. Daugaard urged students to show their appreciation for the dedicaest to them as he reminisced about his parents’ commitment to be there for him.“Remember all the people who got you here,” Gov. Daugaard said. “Remember that theyBison High School, Daniel Chapman, son of Kirby and Sylvia Chapman.

hristapher Fisher placed fourth, shooting 71 in nine holes ine JH division at the Elks Challenge on the April 4th.Also Collin Palmer shot 95, Conner Palmer 101, Dylan Beck-an 108, Wrangler Weishaar 130, Greg Voller 142, Justinoody 150 in the varsity division at the elks challenge.On April 25 at the Philip meet Conner Palmer shot 96, Collin

almer 100, Dylan Beckman 107, Wrangler Weishaar 127, Gregoller 154, Christapher Fisher 144.On May 3, at the Newell invite and Little Moureau Confer-

nce, Conner Palmer shot 92 and placed 5th in the LMC tour-ey. Collin Palmer 97, Dylan Beckman 97, Wrangler Weishaar16, and Christapher Fisher 145.

BHS golfing news




Thursday, May 9thLindskov Implement – Mobrid

Kubota Representatives availableMeal served 11 – 1

10% off all Kubota filters

Friday, May 10thAutomotive Company, Inc. – Isa

haley Lensegrav performed Learning to be the light accompanied by Darren Jackson.

ourth - sixth grade students sang Hallelujah, Back row: Tanner Cables, Shane Collins, Jace Prelle,aren Beckman, Bailee Storm, Jessica Stockert, Jessica Stapel, Renee Stapel, Tallie Lundberg.iddle row: Hannah McKinstry, Braden Kopren, Jeremy LaNore, Carter Johnson, Marleigh Hulm,avid Stapel, Kiley Schuchard, Taylor Fisher. Front row: Gavin Nelson, Will Crabtree, Rawlinmith, Kenley Day, Katie Kvale, Jaylie Beckman, Roni Voller.

Spring Music concert given rave reviews

Thank you Cindy Kopren for the concert and Children’s Theater pictures.




ack row: Will Hatle, Logan Butsavage, Oce”Anna Cleveland, Corbin Mackaben, Taylor Thompson, Cassidy Moody, Ian Arneson, Ashtin Gerbracht,obin Stapel, Jasmine Weasel. Third row: Mary Carmicheal, Dustin Wells, Travis Storm, Kenley Day, Alejaundro Martinez, Allison Kahler, Garrett sher, Kaia Day. Second row: Emery Lensegrav, Maddie Hulm, Abigayle Thompson, Jayda Seim, Jarett Schuchard, Cohen Palmer,Morgan McKinstrynez. Front row: Josh Cook, Rylee Veal, Jacelyn Watson-Veal, Colbin Seidel, Grace Juergens, Jetta Hulm, Jozi Schuchard, Talon Lundberg, Grace Hen, Kaden Glover.

ack row: Gracee Veal Nicole Hafner, Sara Hatle. Front row: Marleigh Hulm, Braden Kopren, Willatle, David Stapel, Gavin Nelson.

Kindergarten through third grade

Children’s Theater performs

[email protected]




Garden Ga

Vertical GardeningWhat is vertical gardening? It

can be several kinds of gardeningthat features a vertical bed or con-tainers with a trellis that allowsthe plant to grow up verticallyrather than sprawling along theground. There are vertical gardenkits available at various gardencenters which tend to be a bitpricey.

You can create your own usingwooden or metal trellises, hangingbaskets, shelves, containers, awood frame, or any combination of these, to create a space-saving ver-tical garden. This type verticalgardening is great in urban areaswhere many homes and apart-ments have limited outdoor space. A combination of containers,shelves, and hanging basketsworks really well on a patio or bal-cony to create a complete gardenin a small space. If you can tacklea project like building a framewith cross-supports and shelvesbuilt-in, this works great and canbe an attractive feature in yourlandscape or on the deck or patio.

Vegetables are good candidatesfor a space-saving garden either inraised bed gardens, in-ground gar-dens, hanging gardens, or con-tainer gardens on the porch, patio,balcony or deck. Simply plantseeds or small plants as usual, in-stalling the support at the time of

planting to avoid causing damageto the plant roots or vines later.Climbing veggies ideal for a ver-

tical garden are: cucumbers,squash (acorn or butternut are

best), tomato green beans (polebeans. These wsystem such as tclimb upward.

Non climbing pneed a support syincluded in a verpepper, lettuce, reggplant, potato in a container), pety of herbs.

Location is imvegetables requirsix hours of sunlsunny location source of water. trees and shrubstoo much shade.

It is a good idewhat smaller thtempted to try. Cfavorite vegetablvertical garden. Yily will find it rewand harvest the veat. You can alwatainers, trellises year. A vertical family project. Cing to plant seedwatering. They grow and often if and harvested vemore inclined to e

Many a man cu falls upon his heathat it brings abaway the hunger.

Submitted by KMaster Gardenertive Extension Se

. High Band students, Jaren Beckman, Jace Prelle, Carter Johnson, Braden Kopren, did an awe-me job playing Wipeout.




West River Vet Clinic

will be holding a

Rabies & Vaccination Clinic

Thursday, May 23

at the Bentley Building in Bison

from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Watch for your vaccination

reminder in your mailbox or

call ahead for your

vaccination history.

We will NOT be bringing

those records with us!

701-567-4333

Ella Anderson, Dustin Wells, Caden Fisher, Ian Arneson, Logan Butsavage, Robin

Kindergarten students Jacelyn Watson-Veal, GKaden Glover played susurra winds.

X is for Zebra was performed by Children’s T




Jr. High Track travels to MobridgeVarsity to Lemmon

Renee Stapel hands to Rebekah Burkhalter.

Josh McKinstry competes in the hurdles.

The Varsity teamon Saturday, Masmall meet with olot of kids placpoints. The two bthe boys were JosCole Buer. Josh jump (36'10"), fin110 meter hurdlein the 300 hurdlechored the medplaced 5th. Cole B jump (17'7"), finhigh jump (5'4") 100 and was partley relay team thThe big story oMatthew Johnsoish in the two misence of all the BWood & Sturgisadvantage of a smcided to run the

By choosing the rMatthew earned letter. CongratulIt was a gutsy pthe girls side placed 8th in the(15.07), 6th in (21.75), and 5th in(1:01). Sydney Sethe mile with a tirunner who plaBuer, 2nd in the ton Prelle finishe(12.68). Joey Auk8th in the mile was a personal rehe ran a greaBurkhalter missLemmon becauserun in the spec

Sturgis. He finistime of 57 secondmile and set a nand Jeff Smitt's Ma 4:47. Way to go

DATE HI

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sh McKinstry set two meetcords and Daniel Burkhalter sete on May 3rd at the Jr. High

ack meet in Mobridge. Josh set

s records in the 100 meter hur-es (15.18) and the triple jump7'5.75"). Daniel's record came ine 800 (2:13.84) meter run. Thest of the team ran very well also.e handed out medals like someople hand out candy at a parade.

he boys placed in all four relaysd the girls placed in three. Made-

n Seidel finished 6th in the 100eter dash (14.69) and 6th in the0 meter hurdles. Team mate Syd-y Senn took 3rd in the 400 (1.11),h in the 800 (2:56),and 3rd in thele (6:23). Rebekah Burkhalter

aced 7th (6:45) in the mile. Kimvale, Jessica Stapel and Reneeapel were the core of 4x100,200 and the 4x400. All three of ose relays placed. On the boysde, Jace Prelle placed 8th (14:18)

the 100 meter dash and 6th2'4.5") in the long jump whileey Aukland finished 4th (29.81)the 200. Tanner Cables, Shanellins and Matthew Johnson weree heart of all four relays thataced. Everybody ran well and goteat at the pizza ranch after the

eet. It was a great day for theardinal Jr. High track team.



This week has been mostly coldd dry. We did get a little showerst Monday night that barelympened the ground. May Day!ay Day! That old distress callas the first thing that crossed myind when our thermometer reg-ered 17 degrees early in theorning on May 1st. It has beenlow freezing every night all

eek long and that’s just too darnilly for spring. No wonder theay flowers haven’t shown up yet!ven though it’s been cold, I could-

help myself and I planted aboutlf of my big garden this week.

eub spent most of the weekanting barley and oats and nowe’re praying for rain.Grand River Grazing Associa-n president Tim Smith invited

e to the meeting with Denniseitzke, Forest Service Grass-nds Supervisor over the Dakotaairie Grasslands in North anduth Dakota, and the grazing as-ciation directors at the Dakota

dge in Lemmon Monday after-on. They wanted to determineho owned the fences that werestroyed and try to expedite theyment process for the ranchersd the local fire departments.Keith Winter, president of thecKenzie County Grazing Associ-ion at Watford City, ND also at-

tended the meeting. Their grazingassociation hired an attorney to re-search North Dakota law in regardto Fire Districts and the responsi-bilities and potential liabilities forpreventing or fighting fires withinthe confines of the McKenzieCounty Grazing Association. I’mgoing to ask our attorney in LRCto research South Dakota law tosee if we need to change any lawsin our state.

The Bismarck Tribune printedan editorial last week blasting theForest Service for telling ranchersthat it will be two years before thefederal agency will pay their dam-age claims. Here’s a quote from theeditorial: “That’s an unacceptabletimeframe, especially when a fed-eral agency was at fault and hadconducted the burn over objectionsof local landowners. Two years istoo long to have a dozen or soranchers carry the federal govern-ment. We’re talking mostly thecosts of feed and fences.”

I wasn’t able to go to Lemmonwhen South Dakota’s new Secre-tary of Agriculture Lucas Lentschand Courtney De La Rosa metwith the ranchers on Thursday,but I want to thank our Depart-ment of Ag for getting involved.

The High Plains Western Her-itage Center in Spearfish had its

volunteer luncheon Wednesday. Igot there in time to have dessert,coffee, and a good visit with sev-eral of these wonderful folks whoput in so many hours helping outat the Heritage Center. If youhaven’t visited the center lately,you should stop by soon. Theyhave so many interesting exhibitsthat it’s pretty easy for me tospend most of the day lookingthem over.

Did you see the article in theRapid City Journal this weekabout the teenager’s close en-counter with a mountain lion?Trevor Hanson did everything ex-perts tell you to do Monday after-noon when he stood face to facewith the big cat in the woods eastof Hill City, but none of it workedso he called 911 on his cell phonebecause the cat was between himand his vehicle. The standoff ended after the mountain lionslipped off into the woods whenGF&P got there 20 minutes later.

GF&P didn’t kill the lion since ithadn’t attacked Hanson, but thatwouldn’t have been my decision!

Casey eliminated more preda-tors in our neighborhood. So farthis week he’s shot three coyotesand a fox. Sorry to say, he hasn’tshot any coons lately.

The older I get the more I under-

stand these Laws of Life:•Law of Mechanical Repair:

After your hands become coatedwith grease, your nose will beginto itch or you'll have to pee.

•Law of the Workshop: Any tool,when dropped, will roll to the leastaccessible corner.

•Law of Probability: The proba-bility of being watched is directlyproportional to the†stupidity of your act.

•Law of the Telephone: If youdial a wrong number, you neverget a busy signal.

•Law of the Alibi: If you tell theboss you were late for work be-cause you had a flat tire, the verynext morning you will have a flattire.

•Variation Law: If you changelines (or traffic lanes), the one youwere in will start to move fasterthan the one you are in now(works every time).

•Law of the Bath: When thebody is fully immersed in water,

the telephone rings.•Law of Close Encounters: Theprobability of meeting someoneyou know increases dramaticallywhen you are with someone youdon't want to be seen with.

•Law of the Result: When youtry to prove to someone that a ma-chine won't work, it will.

•Law of Bioseverity of the proportional to th

•Law of the Tevent, the peoplefurthest from the

•Law of Coffeesit down to a cup boss will ask youwhich will last ucold.

•Law of Rugchances of an sandwich landinfloor†covering arlated to the newthe carpet/rug.

•Law of Locawhere you go, the

•Law of Logicathing is possible iwhat you are talk

•Brown's Lawit's ugly.

•Oliver's Lawgathers no feet.

•Wilson's Law

find a product thathey will stop mais true every time

•Doctors' Lawwell, make an apto the doctor, by there you'll feel ban appointment sick.

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