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Tony To The Rescue Pt. 2

We’re having a big snowstorm in the land of Canada and where else would I be but stuck in my man cave.  Correction since this is a Native housing blog I’ll use the term ‘Teepee’. :D  Anyway with the passing of a fellow tenant the mood in the building is somber and quiet and rightly so. Then last night something happened, my next door neighbor Deloris had another smoke alarm scare.  In one of my previous blogs dated August 24, 2011 I wrote a story how poor Deloris tripped the smoke alarm and I came to her rescue.  Here’s the sequel.
Last night while on the computer I could hear a smoke alarm sound it came from Deloris’s unit, just as I was getting ready to check on her, she came running to my door totally scared and confused.  I then took control of the situation her unit was filled with smoke.  I checked the stove area and sure enough she must have fallen asleep while making something to eat. The poor woman was making toast in the oven and it was in flames. I turned the oven off, put the stove fan on high to get rid of the smoke in the room thus it would automatically shut off the smoke alarm siren. This wasn’t as dangerous as the previous mishap the oven could have contained the fire since it was only two pieces of toast. I emptied the charred remains of toast in the garbage bin and assured Deloris everything is fine then I left.  I care about Deloris she’s a victim of a car accident which left her impaired and vulnerable and requires special attention.
Hey folks I just received a lovely handmade Christmas card from Deloris delivered under my door.  :)

Memo to UNH’s/KMHC staff and HSC:  As a Christmas gift I have a suggestion buy Deloris a pop up toaster so this won’t happen again.  And for Criss Sakes!  Since she’s been living here the woman is sleeping on the cold hard floor. You have the resources offer to get her a bed!
I have a lot more to say but I’ll save it for 2014.

Tk

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Tony King said…
After this mishap I posted the incident on my FB group "The X Generation Group". I was amazed at the outpouring of support I received from my members. One man in Toronto suggested a collection from "X" members to help Delores buy a bed. The response to his suggestion was amazing but I thought it would be best to ask permission from Deloris first. She declined the offer and I think she felt embarrassed. The "X" Generation Group" has 180 members from all over the world that share stories about their lives. The generosity from the group members during the holidays was amazing. They don't even know Deloris yet they wanted to help. I thanked all those who offered to send $$ so Deloris can have a bed but I had to decline.
March 25, 2014 at 8:07:00 AM EDT
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