Editor:
Re: Preserving the past in Boundary Bay, Feb. 10
While it's good to see the Embree House being renovated, I'm left wondering why Delta continues to allow the Rawlins House to languish in disrepair.
This house and outbuildings are recognized as heritage sites. This property has a barn and the fabulous 12-room, 108-year-old farmhouse as well as an incredible weeping elm tree that is also 100-plus years old.
Although the house is still in good shape, there are issues with the roof and water seepage. It would take much less money to get the ancient woodwork protected by fixing the roof than has been spent on any of Deltas other house renovations.
It's disgusting that this property is being left to rot, again showing the lack of leadership and imagination at municipal hall.
Joe Hoar
