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Thrown Under The Bus

Another casualty in the land of UNH’s happened earlier this week, Debra the tenant transportation driver/receptionist was “thrown under the bus” a metaphor meaning she was fired in a unconventional manner.  Imagine showing up early for work on Monday morning usually at 8:15 am, do a run, come back to the office and be handed a dismissal note from HOW Lynda Jones. :(  Like anybody else you would be shocked and upset this is similar to what happened to former HOW Stephanie Hager some years ago.  Main reason for being fired: being too close to the tenants.  The only time I use the transportation service was during the Christmas holiday season to the Annual Native dinner held at a banquet hall on Kenilworth Ave.  During this time I found Debra to be friendly, cordial and professional.  It’s unreasonable to think a UNH’s staff member will sit with us at a dinner function or drive a tenant to their destination and back and not have a light conversation.  A few days ago for the first time I messaged Debra on Facebook I expressed my sympathy and wished her well in the future she replied back with a thank you.  :)
UNH’s Maintenance Staff – I would like to thank Donna, Darryl and Tim for the quick response to my fax. Finally the tenants on my floor will not have to look at ugly blue recycling bins lined up near our entrance doors.  It’s been an issue my neighbor and I presented to HOW’s Lynda and Christine at a previous tenant meeting and yet they chose to ignore our complaint.  Even after the meeting I privately reminded the HOW’s to take our complaint seriously, they just sat there looking stupid.  I don’t have any respect for the HOW’s Lynda and Christine.  No doubt they contributed to Debra’s dismissal.  Lynda walks around with the attitude she owns the place and Christine follows her around like a lost mangy mongrel.  I’m waiting for the day when I see them two skipping down the KMHC hallway holding hands, smiling at each other and chewing bubble gum as they head for the bedbug room.  :D

On Saturday June 20 2015 from 12 noon to 2 pm I plan to be at the Aboriginal day celebrations at Gage Park, Hamilton Ontario Canada.  Last year they didn’t have a good turn out so this year I’m going to do my part by posting the link to the event.  You’ll find me touring the event, soaking up the sunshine and people watching, this usually gives me inspiration on what to write on my next blog.  When you see me at the celebrations don't forget a “Hi Tony!”  Smile, wave, and I’ll wave back.   It’s what we Natives do best.  :)

 Tk 

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