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Summer 2013

It’s been quiet around here since my last post.  We have the usual tenant crowd sitting outside enjoying the summer evening air and others going about their lives. Sort of peaceful and I like it.  
On Father’s Day the KMHC office were up to their old tricks by giving selected tenants cake while others where not included. And via phone calls only select tenants are told of upcoming events. It seems Deb the driver has cause riffs with a few tenants with her attitude. Let’s hope the situation is ironed out soon. 
We have a new Superintendent so I introduced myself to Francois Tremblay. Gosh!  You couldn’t get a better French name for a native guy. :)
 It was nice to see young Luke our former building cleaner I think he was training the new Superintendent on what mundane chores has to be done around here. I noticed since former Superintendent Jan Porter left, the building upkeep has been slacking ie: trees and grass not properly trimmed and there's still weeds sticking out in some areas.
There’s a notice posted on the bulletin board asking tenants to call the office first for an appointment. No walk-ins allowed.  This time the reason is they are short staffed. Gosh I wonder why! Could it be employees are sick of being ordered around by the HSC and quit. :P
I keep in touch with many former KMHC tenants via social media and phone calls occasionally I’ll say hello to one on the street or at the mall. The Native community is alive and well in downtown Hamilton. :)

Until next time…

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