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Many good long-term care facilities exist, including here in Delta

Editor: Re: Paterson pitch to politicians, June 20 Thank you for your in-depth article on the Paterson Park vision. We, the Delta Seniors' Planning team, would like to clarify a couple of points.

Editor:

Re: Paterson pitch to politicians, June 20

Thank you for your in-depth article on the Paterson Park vision.

We, the Delta Seniors' Planning team, would like to clarify a couple of points. I was quoted as saying that a memory care centre would be better than drugging and warehousing seniors in long term care facilities. Although this does occur in some facilities I certainly want to be clear that there are many very good long-term care facilities including here in Delta.

The article went on to say that the vision included building a seniors center to replace McKee Seniors Centre. In fact it was suggested that a second community activity centre for all ages could be part of the vision. There was also mention of a student residence however that is not part of this plan.

If you are a Delta resident and are interested in becoming involved, or would like further information on this project, please contact us through Deltassist at 604-946-9526.

ML Burke Chair, Housing Action Team Delta Seniors Planning Team