CATRIONA AND SONOMARA Matheson of Munro Road, often find their night time slumber By John Manning How would you feel if you had a house guest who left the kitchen taps running, jumped into your bathwater and came home at all hours of the night with his face battered up? Such house guests are common place to Alex and Clio Matheson who dwell on Munro road near the airport. One guest on their five acre farm even went so far as to eat another resident, consuming ‘him entirely at a Sunday morning brunch. _ However, the worst offender _ isa \ year old raccoon n who not | SATELLITE _ a only goes on evening forays away from the Matheson home but on his return re-enters the house at all hours of the night . .. “He gets into the house just like a burglar would,’’ Clio ‘“He pushes open the sliding glass doors on the patio and then prowls around our rooms before he decides which bed he will sleep in. He’s supposed to sleep with the dogs but he always seems to end up in either the childrens bedroom orours.” jito the , Matheson mesienvs “en8 56-2642 , : ON THE SIDNEY WHARF, FOOT OF BEA CON | | FRESH FROZEN SPRING SALMON _ STEAKS OR CHUNKS: WHITE RED > ] 90 nro SKINNED SKATE 15° For An Old Country Meal WHITING FILLETS ».09° L* GULF ISLAND LING 3 i 60 OCEAN FRESH COD FILLETS ALASKA BLACK COD FRESH SOOKE. OYSTERS PINT QUART — $375 FRESH COOKED Y% PINT $43 BUT a is iia ii li ui i Ai 2p? told The Review this week. - Tchaka, the raccoon, came-|-licence to harbour wildlife of liking. is no different. ‘and is not in the least par- ‘whose THE REVIEW Wednesday, April 7, 1976 LY Glen Meadows Ladies Celebrate 10th Anniversary invaded by-the presence of Tchaka, a North Saanich raccoon. (Review staff photo). These household ‘Guests’ would be a handful a for anybody... after a Deep Cove family found they could no longer cope with his antics. They had discovered him shortly after he ,was born and assuming he had. ‘been abandoned took him ‘home. The Matheson’s have of- ficial sanction from both the federal and _ provincial government to harbour wild animals and as a result many strays or injured animals and birds are brought to their home for care. It is against the law for any citizen without such a any description. Named after a famous Zulu King, Tchaka is now old enough to depart entirely from the Matheson’s__ care. However, he seems to. have found life there entirely to his **Raccoons normally establish a relatively small territory,’’ said Clio. ““Tchaka -He oc- cassionally goes over to the Jones farm next door and I think he may have eaten one or two of their rabbits. Other than that he stays close to home. ‘‘However, he does get into fights with wild rac- coons,”’ When he wishes a drink Tchaka simply climbs up onto’ the kitchen sink and turns the tap on. ‘So far he hasn't learned how to turn it off,” said Clio. After much training Tchaka has finally been housebroken ticular about what he eats at meal time. “Both Stan’s Food Mart in Sidney and Westmont Farms have been really good to our animals,”’ says Clio. ‘‘We get chicken necks and other scraps from Norm Watling at Stan’s. They don't. charge us for them cither,’’ Apart from such con- tributions the Mathesons must depend entirely on their own means to care for wildlife who enter their refuge, However, once in a while the creatures there take it upon themselves: to makea meal, “We have an caglie here wing ‘has been in- jured,"’ Alex told The Review. “We call her Orlic and now she is well cnough to move about the property of her own free will but still can’t fly. One sunny morning she came upon a blind possum also out for a walk, Unfortunately, she ate him up before we know what— was happening."’ Orlic the cagle now spends much of her time at the back of the property where there is a secluded spot for her to sun herself in. Her presence there has been duly noted by a rather amorous male bald eagle and in recent weeks he = has plumetied out of the sky with great shricks of delight, It is in from C Mathesons also have a liberal. household pets. three Scottish deer hounds appropriately named Festus, _Oxindea and Ailsa; two horses, ‘ pshire’ not known whether the two plan a family or not. Besides caring for creatures the wild the domestic fondness for a pony, 12 pure bred: Ham- sheep, two. gerbils (which were donated té them ‘as live food for their pet owl -but never reached that grisly end); two guinea pigs and enough rabbits to stock an Easter festival. with. Besides '|-these animals they also raise chickens and have one jersey calf which plays tag witha pair of obnoxious geese. . At one time they also had a magpie called Doctor Phosphor. This bird would greet visitors to the farm by _attempting to peck - holes their footwear. Unfortunatdy he attempted this on a young kit fox and. met an untimely end. Recently a sharpshin hawk came into. their care. This bird had one wing broken but the Mathesons were able to set jit. in such a way that the wing mended into a near perfect state. “He started learning how to. fly again in the barn, setting off from the rafters and then one day out he went into the open,’’ said Clio. ‘He came back to his feeding station twice but after that he must ‘have headed South. I’m really - pleased with the way his wing mended.’’ . However, other birds have not fared so well. “Recently we have hada ‘number of sea birds brought to us from Patricia Bay. They were covered with oil... I just hope that the Oceanographic Institute isn’t responsible for this ‘pollution.’’ said Alex, “This is a really unusual situation in Pat Bay.” ae | NEW ZEALAND HOLIDAY Mr. and Mrs, A.E, Greenwood of 1140 Clarke Road enjoyed a six and a half weeks’’ holiday in they visited with on the trip were the Dave Prossers, formerly of Mount Newton Crossroad, of Blenheim, South Island; and Rosemary and Gwyn Owen, formerly of North Saanich, at Keri Keri, on the North Island, "ECKANKAR : Path of Total Awarenoss 9700 Fourth St., Sidney Open Tuos, & Thurs, afternoon 1012 Blanchard St,, Victoria Open daily + 383-7523 BRENTWOOD BARGAIN BARN Check our prices before you buy or sell anything — USED FURNITURE — T,V,'S APPLIANCES — TOOLS — WHAT HAVE YOU FOR PROMPT FREE ESTIMAT = PHONE 652-1711 They have New | Zealand, Among other friends. By K. Soles The tenth anniversary of Glen Meadows ladies’ division was the theme of their spring opening, March 23rd. Luncheon tables in the lounge were decorated with bowls of daffodils and other spring flowers in the club’s colors of gold, blue, and white. Ninety-nine ladies, including several new members, were warmly welcomed by captain Margaret Jamieson. The popular club president, Ken Adams, dropped by to greet them with a short welcoming speech. Corsages were presented to the six past captains, who were honored guests. Each gave a short resume of highlights of her term in office. Mrs. A. Dagg recalled the early struggles, the small membership, and the financial difficulties of the first two years. Mrs. G. Hay sawa rapid growth in the next two, with general organization well underway. _ It became firmly established during Mrs. J.H. Robertson’s term, when the ladies’ con- stitution was drawn up. She hosted the first major outside tournaments; Dale Shaw became club champion for the first time. ‘During 1971-72, few changes were necessary. Mrs. F. Gréen mentioned the acquisition of: several trophies, but remembered in particular the excellent committees working with her _ Mrs. J.H. Wilson’s special recollection was the first hole- in-one by a lady member, scored by Freda Bond in 1973. Mrs. Wilson remarked with pride on the division’s rate of growth in ten years. Captain in 1975, Mrs. W. Boivin hosted the annual meeting of Zone 1 at the same time the City and District championship was being played at Glen Meadows. By now it was necessary to elect a permanent rulcs chairman to the ladies’ executive. The executive presently numbers 13, one less than the Brentwood Tops TOPS Chapter. No. 980 of Brentwood held their in- stallation of officers on Monday, March 29th, in the Brentwood United Church basement, with a large at- tendance of members. Lea King, who has been Leader of the Chapter for the past two ‘years, welcomed the members and introduced the new Area 3 Supervisor, Rose Colville. Officers installed were Wendy Sparling, Weight Recorder; Mary Fowler, Assistant Weight Recorder; Molly Essery, Treasurer; Dee Wakefield, Secretary; ‘Adelaide Gilmour, Co-Leader; and Carole Marchmont, Leader. Carole presented gifts to the members of the retiring executive in appreciation of their hard work over the past year. The chapter is proud to have its retiring Leader, Lea King, Assistant Supervisor for Area 3—Lower Vancouver ‘Island. TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION “TM" A simple technique to develop the full potential of the individual and society. INTRODUCTORY LECTURE Sidney Elementary School Library Wednesday, May 5, 8 p.m. No Charge IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER THE MAYFAIR HOTEL} cm ’ provides spacious new accommodations, mostly fully equipped kitchens, cable TV,, phone, free parking and : view balconies. Starting ’ at $18.00 single and $4.00 per additional guest... with complimentary coffee and tea service for your added en- joyment. 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