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Onida Watchman ~ Thursday, February 11, 2021 ~ 11 Onida Watchman Classifieds Make a change for the better with the Onida Watchman classifieds. See the latest job openings in our area. Public Notices Search past legal notices at www.sdpublicnotices.com Continued on page 12 Share your news: Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Letters: PO Box 245, Onida SD 57564 Phone: 605-258-2604 News Agricultural iGrow By Ruth Beck ~ SDSU Agronomy Field Specialist Pierre Regional Center ~ 773-8122 COMPARED TO WHAT? In this age of informa- tion, farmers may find it a challenge to identify good sources of information. There are a lot of compa- nies trying to sell products. Claims are often made re- garding products that may or may not be true. It is im- portant for farmers to find a path through the hype and be able to determine if a product will benefit them or not. Statistical analysis is one method that can be used to test if new methods, prod- ucts or varieties are truly different under the condi- tions where they were tested or whether the differences were random. For example, if you think your neighbor has bigger cows than you, and you make this determi- nation by weighing only one cow. That difference is most likely just a random differ- ence. However, if you weigh all the cows and averaged the weight, you would get a better answer. Weighing all the cows will take more time. Statistical analysis is helpful and allows for the fact that characteristics of most natural systems have a "normal" distribution. With a natural distribution, half of the individual obser- vations are greater than the average (mean) and half are less. Thirty four percent fall in the first standard deviation below the mean and thirty four percent are within one standard de- viation above. Fourteen percent fall between one and two standard devia- tions above the mean and another fourteen percent are between one and two standard deviations below. The rest fall outside of this range. Standard deviation is a measure of the amount of variability of the observa- tions from the mean that is calculated from the data. The probability of making the correct decision in- creases with the number of cows weighed because you have a better estimate of the mean and the standard deviation of the herd. Once a representative sample of cows are weighed in each herd it is possible to develop a rough estimate of the av- erage weight and the likely range of weights in the herd. Some herds will have a large difference between the largest and smallest cows and a larger standard deviation than herds that have been selected to have less difference. Herds with a larger range of weights will have a larger standard deviation. Researchers at SDSU use similar statistical analy- sis techniques to evaluate agronomic experiments. If you had a perfectly uni- form field planted to a crop that is all treated uniformly and you weighed each strip from the field as it was har- vested the numbers would differ (like the cow weights differed). You could calcu- late the mean and standard deviation of this random (natural) variation. This is the idea behind a "check" or standard treatment. If you put in one strip of a differ- ent variety you could not be sure if it was better or worse than the check, no matter what it was, because you have only one strip. If it was outside of the range of two standard deviations above or below the mean of the check you still could not be sure because two per- cent of observations fall into that category. On the other hand, if you had four to ten strips of the new variety in the field and they all fell in the area two standard de- viations above or below the mean there is now statisti- cal evidence that this vari- ety is either better or worse than the check. Much of small plot and field scale research is set up the same way. A check treatment is defined. This is put into the trial a number of times to allow the researcher to determine what the mean and stan- dard deviation would be for the field . Other treatments are added and each re- peated the same number of times. These are arranged randomly to avoid any bias that might happen due to location. Care is taken to assure the trial is con- ducted in a manner where the area used is as uniform as possible. After the re- search is completed all of the data (yield, moisture, plant nutrient content, etc.) are analyzed to determine each treatment's mean and standard deviation. This allows comparing the treat- ments to the check and to each other. When research is presented, it is common for the treatment averages (means) to be listed fol- lowed by a letter. The dif- ferent letters (one has an A while another has a B and a third may have a C) indi- cate that the treatments are significantly different. This seems like a very strin- gent approach. However, it is usually better to have a producer continue to use a variety that is not the best than to switch to a new variety (or technique) that is not better, because this change often involves added costs. The other note you may (or should) see on a research report is CV. This stands for coefficient of variation. This is a measure of how uniform the study was in terms of the performance of the same treatment over the different reps or loca- tions in the trial. If this number is high, it can in- dicate a lack of uniformity in the test area. This could be the result of weed, dis- ease, insect damage or some other problem. There are many reasons but trials with a high CV should be viewed with great caution. It is hoped that this ex- planation will help farm- ers and others evaluate re- search. If a claim is made that this variety out yield- ed another, one can ask" were treatments replicated in this research" and "do yield results represent the mean across replications?" Other questions might in- clude "what is the least sig- nificant difference between treatments" and last "what is the CV for the trial"? Errors can happen in any research but when accept- ed procedures are in place, research results can pro- vide valuable information. Procedures and protocols make a difference. South Dakota State Uni- versity, South Dakota coun- ties, and USDA cooperat- ing. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/ EEO guidelines in offering educational programs and services. NOTICE OF AUDIT OF THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF AGAR- BLUNT-ONIDA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58-3 Notice is hereby given that the Agar-Blunt-Onida School District No. 58-3 of Sully Coun- ty, South Dakota has been audited by Kohlman, Biersch- bach & Anderson, LLP for the year ended June 30, 2020. A detailed report thereon is avail- able for public inspection during normal business hours, at the business office of the School District, and also available at the Department of Legislative Audit in Pierre, South Dakota, or on the Department of Leg- islative Audit website at http:// www.state.sd.us/legislativeau- dit/Reports/reports_all.htm. The following findings and recommendations provide a brief description of material weaknesses in internal control, legal noncompliance and other matters that are described in more detail in the audit report. Current Audit Findings: Internal Control-Related Findings – Material Weak- nesses: Finding #2020-01 Condition Found: A material weakness was re- ported for a lack of segregation of duties for cash, revenues, receivables, payables, pay- roll, inventory, capital assets, indebtedness, equity, and the preparation of Trust and Agen- cy receipts, disbursements, and bank reconciliations, which could result in errors not being found in a timely manner. It is not known how long this defi- ciency has existed. Recommendation: We recommend the board take a more active role in their oversight of cash, revenues, receivable, payables, payroll, inventory, capital assets, in- debtedness, equity, and the preparation of Trust and Agen- cy receipts, disbursements, and bank reconciliations. Finding #2020-02 Condition Found: During the course of our engagement, we proposed material audit adjustments that would not have been identi- fied as a result of the School District’s existing internal con- trols, and therefore could have resulted in a material misstate- ment of the School District’s financial statements. Recommendation: This circumstance is not unusual in an organization of this size. It is the responsibil- ity of management and those charged with governance to make the decision whether to accept the degree of risk associated with this condition because of cost or other con- siderations. Compliance and Other Mat- ters: Finding #2020-03 Condition Found: The School District went over budget in the Capital Outlay Fund by $5,486,007. Recommendation: We recommend that the School District prepare a bud- get for all funds, limit expendi- tures to the amount budgeted, or adopt a supplemental budget or make contingency transfers for small deficits. Finding #2020-04 Condition Found: The School District did not follow proper bidding proce- dures in regards to the elemen- tary school renovation project. Recommendation: We recommend that the School Board properly bid all items that are required to be bid before they are purchased. Kohlman, Bierschbach & Anderson, LLP Certified Public Accountants Published twice February 4 and 11, 2021 at the total ap- proximate cost of $26.22. -5-6 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) IN CIRCUIT COURT :SS COUNTY OF SULLY ) SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ) ESTATE OF ) DORIS J. DONNER, ) FILE NO. 59PRO20- DECEASED. ) ) Notice is given that on the 15th day of January, 2021, Alana Suiter was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of DORIS J. DONNER. Creditors of Decedent must file their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or their claims may be barred. Claims may be filed with the Personal Representative or may be filed with the Clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the Personal Representative. Dated this 15th day of Janu- ary, 2021. /s/ Alana Suiter Personal Representative 1310 E. Sully Ave. NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF SOUTH DAKO- TA ) IN CIRCUIT COURT ) :ss COUNTY OF SULLY ) SIXTH JUDICIAL COURT ) ) 59 CIV 20-000020 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME ) CHANGE OF Jackson Lee Kenworthy) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a contested hearing on Dalaney Paxton’s Petition for Name Change whereby Jackson Lee Kenworthy is asking the Court to change his name to Jackson Lee Paxton shall be brought on before the Honorable Chris- tina Klinger on the 12th day of March, 2021, at the hour of 2:00 o’clock p.m. central standard time in the Circuit Courtroom of the Sully County Courthouse, Onida, South Dakota, or such other time, and manner, as the Court may determine. Dated this 27 day of Janu- ary, 2021. Dalaney Paxton Published four times, Feb- ruary 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2021 at the total approximate cost of $38.76. -5-8 Pierre, SD 57501 605-280-7587 NOLA LAROSH SULLY COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS PO BOX 188 ONIDA, SD 57564 605-258-2535 EMILY J. SOVELL ATTORNEY AT LAW P.O. BOX 505 ONIDA, SD 57564 PHONE: 605-258-2546 FAX: 605-258-2898 -4-7 NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF SOUTH DAKO- TA ) IN CIRCUIT COURT ) :ss COUNTY OF SULLY ) SIXTH JUDICIAL COURT ) ) 59 CIV 20-000021 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME ) CHANGE OF Houston Mi- chael Kenworthy) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a contested hearing on Dalaney Paxton’s Petition for Name Change whereby Houston Mi- chael Kenworthy is asking the Court to change his name to Houston Michael Paxton shall be brought on before the Hon- orable Christina Klinger on the 12th day of March, 2021, at the hour of 2:00 o’clock p.m. central standard time in the Circuit Courtroom of the Sully County Courthouse, Onida, South Dakota, or such other time, and manner, as the Court may determine. Dated this 27 day of Janu- ary, 2021. Dalaney Paxton Published four times, Feb- ruary 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2021 at the total approximate cost of $38.76. -5-8 SULLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Board of Sully County Commissioners held their regu- lar scheduled mtg on Tues, Feb 2, 2021. Chmn Yackley called the mtg to order at 7:30 am. Other members present: Joe Fanger, William Floyd, Caleb Shepherd, & Jerry Rich- ards (phone). Also, present were Patty McGee (phone), Janet Schmahl, JJ Schall, Em- ily Sovell, Michael-John Olivier, Joey Lamb, Bill Stahl, Randy Johnson & Aud Lamb. ADOPT AGENDA: Motion by Shepherd, second by Fanger to adopt the agenda with the additions of Sheriff Vehicle Bid & County Poor Relief Pending Cases. Unanimous vote aye. PUBLIC COMMENT: No one was present for public comment. MINUTES: Motion by Floyd, second by Richards to approve minutes from the Bd of Com- mission mtg held on Jan 5th. Unanimous vote aye. SDSU EXTENSION MEMO- RANDUM OF UNDERSTAND- ING: Motion by Floyd, second by Shepherd to approve the 2021 SDSU Extension Memo- randum of Understanding. Unanimous vote aye. CPI: Aud Lamb informed Bd
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Onida Watchman Classifieds
Make a change for the betterwith the Onida Watchman classifieds.See the latest job openings in our area.
Public NoticesSearch past legal notices at www.sdpublicnotices.com
Continued on page 12
Share your news:
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: PO Box 245, Onida SD 57564Phone: 605-258-2604News
Agricultural
iGrowBy Ruth Beck ~ SDSU Agronomy Field Specialist
Pierre Regional Center ~ 773-8122
COMPARED TO WHAT?In this age of informa-
tion, farmers may find it a challenge to identify good sources of information. There are a lot of compa-nies trying to sell products. Claims are often made re-garding products that may or may not be true. It is im-portant for farmers to find a path through the hype and be able to determine if a product will benefit them or not.
Statistical analysis is one method that can be used to test if new methods, prod-ucts or varieties are truly different under the condi-tions where they were tested or whether the differences were random. For example, if you think your neighbor has bigger cows than you, and you make this determi-nation by weighing only one cow. That difference is most likely just a random differ-ence. However, if you weigh all the cows and averaged the weight, you would get a better answer. Weighing all the cows will take more time. Statistical analysis is helpful and allows for the fact that characteristics of most natural systems have a "normal" distribution. With a natural distribution, half of the individual obser-vations are greater than the average (mean) and half are less. Thirty four percent fall in the first standard deviation below the mean and thirty four percent are within one standard de-viation above. Fourteen percent fall between one and two standard devia-tions above the mean and another fourteen percent are between one and two standard deviations below. The rest fall outside of this range. Standard deviation is a measure of the amount of variability of the observa-tions from the mean that is calculated from the data. The probability of making the correct decision in-creases with the number of cows weighed because you have a better estimate of the mean and the standard deviation of the herd. Once a representative sample of cows are weighed in each herd it is possible to develop a rough estimate of the av-erage weight and the likely range of weights in the herd. Some herds will have a large difference between the largest and smallest cows and a larger standard deviation than herds that have been selected to have less difference. Herds with a larger range of weights will have a larger standard deviation.
Researchers at SDSU use similar statistical analy-sis techniques to evaluate agronomic experiments. If you had a perfectly uni-form field planted to a crop that is all treated uniformly and you weighed each strip from the field as it was har-
vested the numbers would differ (like the cow weights differed). You could calcu-late the mean and standard deviation of this random (natural) variation. This is the idea behind a "check" or standard treatment. If you put in one strip of a differ-ent variety you could not be sure if it was better or worse than the check, no matter what it was, because you have only one strip. If it was outside of the range of two standard deviations above or below the mean of the check you still could not be sure because two per-cent of observations fall into that category. On the other hand, if you had four to ten strips of the new variety in the field and they all fell in the area two standard de-viations above or below the mean there is now statisti-cal evidence that this vari-ety is either better or worse than the check.
Much of small plot and field scale research is set up the same way. A check treatment is defined. This is put into the trial a number of times to allow the researcher to determine what the mean and stan-dard deviation would be for the field . Other treatments are added and each re-peated the same number of times. These are arranged randomly to avoid any bias that might happen due to location. Care is taken to assure the trial is con-ducted in a manner where the area used is as uniform as possible. After the re-search is completed all of the data (yield, moisture, plant nutrient content, etc.) are analyzed to determine each treatment's mean and standard deviation. This allows comparing the treat-ments to the check and to each other. When research is presented, it is common for the treatment averages (means) to be listed fol-lowed by a letter. The dif-ferent letters (one has an A
while another has a B and a third may have a C) indi-cate that the treatments are significantly different. This seems like a very strin-gent approach. However, it is usually better to have a producer continue to use a variety that is not the best than to switch to a new variety (or technique) that is not better, because this change often involves added costs.
The other note you may (or should) see on a research report is CV. This stands for coefficient of variation. This is a measure of how uniform the study was in terms of the performance of the same treatment over the different reps or loca-tions in the trial. If this number is high, it can in-dicate a lack of uniformity in the test area. This could be the result of weed, dis-ease, insect damage or some other problem. There are many reasons but trials with a high CV should be viewed with great caution.
It is hoped that this ex-planation will help farm-ers and others evaluate re-search. If a claim is made that this variety out yield-ed another, one can ask" were treatments replicated in this research" and "do yield results represent the mean across replications?" Other questions might in-clude "what is the least sig-nificant difference between treatments" and last "what is the CV for the trial"?
Errors can happen in any research but when accept-ed procedures are in place, research results can pro-vide valuable information. Procedures and protocols make a difference.
South Dakota State Uni-versity, South Dakota coun-ties, and USDA cooperat-ing. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO guidelines in offering educational programs and services.
NOTICE OF AUDIT OF THE FISCAL
AFFAIRS OF AGAR-BLUNT-ONIDA
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58-3
Notice is hereby given that the Agar-Blunt-Onida School District No. 58-3 of Sully Coun-ty, South Dakota has been audited by Kohlman, Biersch-bach & Anderson, LLP for the year ended June 30, 2020. A detailed report thereon is avail-able for public inspection during normal business hours, at the business office of the School District, and also available at the Department of Legislative Audit in Pierre, South Dakota, or on the Department of Leg-islative Audit website at http://www.state.sd.us/legislativeau-dit/Reports/reports_all.htm.
The following findings and recommendations provide a brief description of material weaknesses in internal control, legal noncompliance and other matters that are described in more detail in the audit report.
Current Audit Findings:Internal Control-Related
Findings – Material Weak-nesses:
Finding #2020-01Condition Found:A material weakness was re-
ported for a lack of segregation of duties for cash, revenues, receivables, payables, pay-roll, inventory, capital assets, indebtedness, equity, and the preparation of Trust and Agen-cy receipts, disbursements, and bank reconciliations, which could result in errors not being found in a timely manner. It is not known how long this defi-ciency has existed.
Recommendation:We recommend the board
take a more active role in their oversight of cash, revenues, receivable, payables, payroll, inventory, capital assets, in-debtedness, equity, and the preparation of Trust and Agen-cy receipts, disbursements, and bank reconciliations.
Finding #2020-02Condition Found:During the course of our
engagement, we proposed material audit adjustments that would not have been identi-fied as a result of the School District’s existing internal con-trols, and therefore could have resulted in a material misstate-ment of the School District’s financial statements.
Recommendation:This circumstance is not
unusual in an organization of this size. It is the responsibil-ity of management and those charged with governance to make the decision whether to accept the degree of risk associated with this condition because of cost or other con-siderations.
Compliance and Other Mat-ters:
Finding #2020-03Condition Found:The School District went over
budget in the Capital Outlay Fund by $5,486,007.
Recommendation:We recommend that the
School District prepare a bud-get for all funds, limit expendi-tures to the amount budgeted, or adopt a supplemental budget or make contingency transfers
for small deficits.Finding #2020-04Condition Found:The School District did not
follow proper bidding proce-dures in regards to the elemen-tary school renovation project.
Recommendation:We recommend that the
School Board properly bid all items that are required to be bid before they are purchased.
Kohlman, Bierschbach & Anderson, LLP
Certified Public AccountantsPublished twice February 4
and 11, 2021 at the total ap-proximate cost of $26.22. -5-6
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) IN CIRCUIT COURT
:SSCOUNTY OF SULLY
) SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT )
ESTATE OF ) DORIS J. DONNER, ) FILE NO. 59PRO20-DECEASED.
) )
Notice is given that on the 15th day of January, 2021, Alana Suiter was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of DORIS J. DONNER.
Creditors of Decedent must f ile their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims may be filed with the Personal Representative or may be filed with the Clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the Personal Representative.
Dated this 15th day of Janu-ary, 2021.
/s/ Alana SuiterPersonal Representative 1310 E. Sully Ave.
NOTICE OF HEARING
STATE OF SOUTH DAKO-TA )
IN CIRCUIT COURT ):ssCOUNTY OF SULLY
)SIXTH JUDICIAL COURT
) )59 CIV 20-000020IN THE MATTER OF THE
NAME )CHANGE OF Jackson Lee
Kenworthy)PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that
a contested hearing on Dalaney Paxton’s Petition for Name Change whereby Jackson Lee Kenworthy is asking the Court to change his name to Jackson Lee Paxton shall be brought on before the Honorable Chris-tina Klinger on the 12th day of March, 2021, at the hour of 2:00 o’clock p.m. central standard time in the Circuit Courtroom of the Sully County Courthouse, Onida, South Dakota, or such other time, and manner, as the Court may determine.
Dated this 27 day of Janu-ary, 2021.
Dalaney PaxtonPublished four times, Feb-
ruary 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2021 at the total approximate cost of $38.76. -5-8
Pierre, SD 57501 605-280-7587NOLA LAROSHSULLY COUNTY CLERK OF
COURTSPO BOX 188ONIDA, SD 57564605-258-2535EMILY J. SOVELL ATTORNEY AT LAW P.O. BOX 505 ONIDA, SD 57564 PHONE: 605-258-2546 FAX: 605-258-2898 -4-7
NOTICE OF HEARING
STATE OF SOUTH DAKO-TA )
IN CIRCUIT COURT ):ssCOUNTY OF SULLY
)SIXTH JUDICIAL COURT ) )59 CIV 20-000021IN THE MATTER OF THE
NAME )CHANGE OF Houston Mi-
chael Kenworthy)PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that
a contested hearing on Dalaney Paxton’s Petition for Name Change whereby Houston Mi-chael Kenworthy is asking the Court to change his name to Houston Michael Paxton shall be brought on before the Hon-orable Christina Klinger on the 12th day of March, 2021, at the hour of 2:00 o’clock p.m. central standard time in the Circuit Courtroom of the Sully County Courthouse, Onida, South Dakota, or such other time, and manner, as the Court may determine.
Dated this 27 day of Janu-ary, 2021.
Dalaney PaxtonPublished four times, Feb-
ruary 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2021 at the total approximate cost of $38.76. -5-8
SULLY COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERSThe Board of Sully County
Commissioners held their regu-lar scheduled mtg on Tues, Feb 2, 2021. Chmn Yackley called the mtg to order at 7:30 am. Other members present: Joe Fanger, William Floyd, Caleb Shepherd, & Jerry Rich-ards (phone). Also, present were Patty McGee (phone), Janet Schmahl, JJ Schall, Em-ily Sovell, Michael-John Olivier, Joey Lamb, Bill Stahl, Randy Johnson & Aud Lamb.
ADOPT AGENDA: Motion by Shepherd, second by Fanger to adopt the agenda with the additions of Sheriff Vehicle Bid & County Poor Relief Pending Cases. Unanimous vote aye.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No one was present for public comment.
MINUTES: Motion by Floyd, second by Richards to approve minutes from the Bd of Com-mission mtg held on Jan 5th. Unanimous vote aye.
SDSU EXTENSION MEMO-RANDUM OF UNDERSTAND-ING: Motion by Floyd, second by Shepherd to approve the 2021 SDSU Extension Memo-randum of Understanding. Unanimous vote aye.
CPI: Aud Lamb informed Bd
