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It’s that time of year again — time to clean out your wood duck and bluebird boxes. It won’t be long and our beloved wood ducks and bluebirds will be migrating back and right now is the perfect time to get ready for their arrival.

Cleaning out your nest boxes sounds easy enough but there are a few things to consider before jumping out of your La-Z-Boy and running out to clean your boxes. You will need the following items before heading out: gloves, ladder, plastic bag, dust (particulate) mask, and a 3-inch putty knife.

I start by using my ladder to carefully climb up to the wood duck nest box. Most of my nest boxes are located over or near water, so getting to them now while everything is still frozen makes it a lot easier. Always use a dust or particulate mask to avoid breathing in the dust and dirt when removing the contents of the nest box. Mice often use these boxes during winter and they can carry several nasty diseases. Position yourself upwind so when you are pulling out the nesting material, any dust and debris blows away from you and not into your face. Gloves serve well to keep your hands warm, clean and protected.

I often find several infertile eggs remaining in my wood duck boxes from last season. Be extra careful when removing these. If you’ve ever had one of these eggs break, you know what I mean. The smell of the rotten contents can be overwhelming. Handle these eggs with caution. This is where the plastic bag comes in handy. Remove and dispose of the eggs away from the nest

box. You don’t want to attract raccoons and other predators to the nest site with the smell of rotten eggs.

In addition to removing the infertile eggs, I always remove the soft downy feathers that line the nest box. The female wood duck will replace the feathers to cover her new clutch of eggs. If the wood chips at the bottom of the box are soiled, I often remove and discard the top layer. I have never found it necessary to remove all of the wood chips. Consider replacing all of the chips if they are wet or moldy.

Before adding any wood chips, I use my putty knife to scrape off any spider egg casings. The egg casings are the white fuzzy balls stuck to the inside corners of the box. Also make sure the wire that the young ducks use to climb out of the box is secured to the wall before adding the extra chips and closing up the box. Also, now is the time to make any necessary repairs to the box.

Bluebird boxes tend to be a bit easier to clean out. First of all, you don’t need a ladder to reach the box and they rarely have any leftover smelly eggs

to remove. However, if you left the bluebird box closed all winter you might have to deal with mice.

You’ll know if you have mice because you’ll find a large round ball of plant material for a nest and it will have a strong odor of urine. Don’t be surprised if a mouse jumps out at you either. All the same rules apply when cleaning out the bluebird box as the wood duck box. Wear a dust mask and gloves and stand up wind when removing the contents.

I clean out all nesting material from my bluebird boxes and the spider eggs. I also remove the nesting material from the area near the nest box. The discarded nest material can attract predators to your bluebird boxes. I have lost too many baby bluebirds to domestic cats and raccoons to lose any more.

If your bluebird box is soaked with urine from mice, I recommend leaving the door open for a couple weeks to dry out before closing. Also, consider installing a predator guard at this time.

Lastly, why not welcome your favorite birds this spring with some brand new boxes by replacing your old ones or consider adding some additional boxes to your property. Until next time…

Stan Tekiela is an author/naturalist and wildlife photographer from Victoria who travels the country to study and photograph wildlife. He can be followed on Facebook and Twitter and can be contacted via his web page at www.Naturesmart.com.

Stan

TEKIELANATURE SMART

Time to prepare boxes for feathered friends

PHOTO BY STAN TEKIELA

A male wood duck surveys the area around his nest box.

BY NICK MASON

nicholascmason@comcast.net

Snow golf is returning to the city of Carver.

The Carver Lions Club, Carver Parks and Recreation Department and Carver Fire and Rescue Department will host Soggy Bottom V at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at River-side Park, 300 Main Street East.

Players use a golf club, hock-ey stick or other device to whack a tennis ball around an 18-hole layout at the city park.

“It’s gotten to be a big thing and we hope it’s getting better each year,” said Tim Craig, a Lions Club vice president and tournament co-chairman. “Last year we had about 100 golfers. If we get to 150 this year, I’d be really happy.”

The fifth annual event is open to anyone age 12 or older. Children 17 or younger will require supervision by a parent or guardian.

Registration is $25, up $5

from last year, and includes the new feature of all-you-can-eat chili. Other food and beverages will be available for purchase. A heated tent and bonfire are planned again this year.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the families of Carver girls Abby Lindall, who is being treated for a brain tumor, and Madysen Pederson, who is being treated for bone cancer. Their fathers, Nate Lindall and Ryan Pederson, are members of the fire depart-

ment.“We haven’t decided the

amount,” Craig said of dona-tions to the two families. “We didn’t want to say a percentage or dollar amount. We didn’t want to promise anything, but I know we will do something for them.

“Last year, we gave $1,000 to Funky Minds [program for children], and the fire depart-ment, city Parks and Recre-ation, and Lions Club each got $600,” Craig said.

Snow golf returning to CarverSoggy Bottom slated for Feb. 1 Soggy Bottom

What: Players use a golf club, hockey stick or other device to whack a tennis ball around an 18-hole layout at the city park.

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1

Cost: $25

Location: Riverside Park, 300 Main Street East, Carver

Registration: Players may register at the event or in advance. Registration forms are available at www.cityofcarver.com or www.carverlions.org. Players may pay at the event or in advance. Online payments may be made through the city’s web site. Payments also may be submitted with completed registration forms at City Hall, 316 Broadway, or mailed to Carver Parks & Recreation, P.O. Box 147, Carver, MN 55315. Checks should be made payable to “City of Carver.”

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publicnoticesCITY OF CHANHASSEN

CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE

2014 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT - KIOWA

TRAIL AREAPROJECT NO. 14-01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen City Council will meet in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 7700 Market Boulevard on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible for a public hearing on the feasibility study for the reconstruction of Kiowa Trail between State Highway 101 and Springfi eld Drive and for the installation of watermain and water services within Kiowa Trail between State Highway 101 and Springfi eld Drive.

The estimated cost of the Kiowa Trail street improvement is $442,359.08. The estimated cost of the watermain and water service installation is $170,371.39. The total estimated project cost for Kiowa Trail is $717,137.74. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. The street project is proposed to be paid for with a combination of assessments and City funds. The watermain and water service installation cost is proposed to be 100% assessed to the benefi tting properties.

All persons interested may appear and be heard at said time and place.(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, January 16 and 23, 2014; No. 4899)

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OFASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333The filing of an assumed

name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumer to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

Assumed Name: Chanhassen Storm Football Gridiron Club

Principal Place of Business: 15080 Hartwell Street, Cologne, MN 55322 USA

Nameholder(s): Chanhassen Football Gridiron – 15080 Hartwell Street, Cologne, MN 55322

If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this d o c u m e n t , t h i s d o c u m e n t supersedes the data referenced in the attachment.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject

to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

John F. NoonanDate Filed: 01/09/2014(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, January 23 and 30, 2014; No. 4901)

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OFASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333The filing of an assumed

name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumer to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

Assumed Name: Capture Athletics

Principal Place of Business: 2025 Coulter Blvd, Suite 200, Chanhassen, MN 55317 USA

N a m e h o l d e r ( s ) : C a p t u r e Marketing Group, Inc. – 2025 Coulter Blvd., Suite 200, Chanhassen, MN 55317

If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this d o c u m e n t , t h i s d o c u m e n t supersedes the data referenced in the attachment.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Mike BoyleDate Filed: 11/22/2013(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, January 23 and 30, 2014; No. 4902)

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OFASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333The filing of an assumed

name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumer to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

Assumed Name: Poker JokerPrincipal Place of Business:

7579 Walnut Curve, Chanhassen, MN 55317 USA

Nameholder(s): Poker Joker – 7579 Walnut Curve, Chanhassen, MN 55317; Marc B. Powers – 7579 Walnut Curve, Chanhassen, MN 55317

If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this d o c u m e n t , t h i s d o c u m e n t supersedes the data referenced in

the attachment. By typing my name, I, the

undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Marc PowersDate Filed: 11/07/2013(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, January 23 and 30, 2014; No. 4903)

CITY OF VICTORIANOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TO REVIEW A REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY

PLAT, REZONING, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR

WASSERMANN LAKE WOODS AS PROPOSED BY GOLDEN

VALLEY LAND COMPANY TO BE LOCATED ON PROPERTY

LOCATED AT 5980 MARSH LAKE ROAD AND OWNED BY

HAALA PROPERTIES LLLPTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014

6:30 P.M.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

t h at t h e Vi c t o r i a P l a n n i n g Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter in the City Council Chambers located at 7951 Rose Street.

The purpose of the public hearing is to review and possibly recommend approval of a request for a preliminary plat, rezoning, and conditional use permit for a Planned Unit Development to be known as Wassermann Lake Woods located at 5980 Marsh Lake Road within the City of Victoria, Carver County, Minnesota.

A l l t h o s e i n t e re s t e d a re encouraged to attend or contact the City of Victoria offi ces at (952) 443-4218 for further information.Date: January 14, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTORHolly J. Kreft, Community

Development Director(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, January 23 and 30, 2014; No. 4904)