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        <Explanation>PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXPENSES NETTED WITH REVENUES PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXPENSES NETTED WITH REVENUES PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME = 683 ESTATE PAYMENTS = (16,403) PATRONAGE CAPITAL RETIRED = (56,750) EXCISE TAX REFUNDS = 1,544 NET MEMBERSHIP CHANGE = 31 PATRONAGE CAPITAL RECLAIMED = 3,072 TOTAL ADJUSTMENT = (67,823)</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION IS A COOPERATIVE. ANYONE WHO RECEIVES SERVICE FROM THE COOPERATIVE IS AUTOMATICALLY AND INSTANTANEOUSLY A MEMBER. MEMBERS MUST ALSO COMPLETE A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION, AGREE TO PURCHASE SERVICES AND PAY CHARGES FOR THOSE SERVICES FROM THE COOPERATIVE, BE BOUND BY THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND RULES OF THE COOPERATIVE, AND PAY A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE HAVE VOTING POWER TO ELECT OFFICERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>EACH MEMBER OF THE COOPERATIVE HAS A VOTE. THE VOTE ALLOWS THEM TO ELECT THE BOARD AS WELL AS VOTE ON ANY ISSUE THAT COMES BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP AT A SPECIAL OR ANNUAL MEETING.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE PRESIDENT/CEO REVIEWS A COPY OF THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE AWARE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EACH EMPLOYEE MUST REVIEW AND SIGN THE POLICY. IT IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL SALARIES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND DETERMINES THE CEO/PRESIDENT SALARY, USING NTCA SALARY COMPARISONS AS A GUIDELINE. CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES ARE TAKEN DURING THIS PROCESS. THE CEO/PRESIDENT REVIEWS ALL EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND ALSO USES NTCA'S SALARY COMPARISON AS A GUIDELINE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PRESENTED DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX 247. ESTATE PAYMENTS -11,848. PATRONAGE CAPITAL RETIRED -72,242. EXCISE TAX REFUND 2,134. CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIPS 31. PATRONAGE CAPITAL RECLAIMED 3,734. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -77,944.</Explanation>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>MONITOR TELECOM INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>15625 WOODBURN-MONITOR ROAD NE</AddressLine1>
          <City>WOODBURN</City>
          <State>OR</State>
          <ZIPCode>97071</ZIPCode>
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        <EIN>931291708</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivity>TELECOMMUNICATIONS INVESTMENTS</PrimaryActivity>
        <LegalDomicileState>OR</LegalDomicileState>
        <DirectControllingEntityNA>N/A</DirectControllingEntityNA>
        <TypeOfEntity>C</TypeOfEntity>
        <PercentageOwnership>1.00000</PercentageOwnership>
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      <ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>0</ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>0</GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>0</GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>
      <SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>0</SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>
      <PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>0</PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>
      <ExchangeOfAssets>0</ExchangeOfAssets>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>0</RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>0</PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>
      <SharingOfFacilities>0</SharingOfFacilities>
      <SharingOfPaidEmployees>1</SharingOfPaidEmployees>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferToOtherOrg>0</OtherTransferToOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>0</OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>
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