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Bedbug Saga Continues


In a previous blog I mention the problem KMHC has with bedbug infestations those little buggers are difficult to get rid of.  In Sept after following the instructions for preparation and going through two treatments I was frustrated to find the bedbugs are still here.  The treatments failed to exterminate, soon after I sent a fax addressed to the new director of Urban Natives homes Inc. with an update.  The treatments failed because the exterminator did a mediocre job and I described it to the UNH’s director.  10 days went by and I haven’t heard a reply from head office I was beginning to think perhaps they don’t give a shit, eventually when I was about to send an e-mail to Hamilton Public Health with a complaint I received a notice UNH’s will begin another bedbug treatment.  I’m glad to say they hired another exterminator and this time the man did an exceptional job.  I have a story to share; my dear neighbor Deloris will sometimes knock on my door for assistance this time she needed help with her just washed bedbug mattress encasement.  She told me when she first got the encasement it was difficult for staff Lynda and Tim to cover her futon mattress.  Anyway I managed it all by myself then I noticed something, the encasement is heavily stained and has rips and tears near the zipper.  Damaged bedbug encasements do fuck all in prevention.  I suggested she notify the office maybe they can replace it.  After a long exhausting fight to rid the bedbugs I’m can finally relax and enjoy my unit.  The bedbug war is still ongoing but at least in my unit the battle is won.


The Answer Is No. – Christmas is a time of celebration and holiday cheer with friends, neighbours and acquaintances.  In war time enemies will cease fire for this special day.  I have sympathy for Urban Native Homes staff especially for the ones I know because they have to endure or risk a reprimand.  Last week UNH’s posted an open RSVP invitation toward tenants for their annual Christmas luncheon to be held this Saturday in east Hamilton.  I spoke to the UNH’s receptionist and I asked “would you check with the director is it ok to attend the luncheon”.  I’ve never had problems in the past at UNH’s social functions so I figure it should be fine.  Yesterday I received a voice mail the UNH’s receptionist message is “No I can’t attend.”  I know the receptionist and I could tell she felt bad relaying the message.  I have nothing against UNH’s director Christine Lenz but I will say she made the wrong decision by consulting with her mother HSC Ingrid Nosel with the question should Tony come to the event.  Hell-looo!  Of course Mommy Dearest will say no. :P  Here was the chance for the UNH’s new director to meet for the first time with Hamilton Native housing blogger in a social setting with the possibility of improving relations between landlord and tenant.  Both tenants and staff have asked if I’ll be at the luncheon now they will know I won’t be there.  All my years on this planet I’ve never heard of anyone being denied access to a Christmas function for no apparent reason.  Shame goes to Urban Native Homes Inc. and especially to Ingrid Nosel.

Tk 

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Tony King said…
Just when I thought the building is bug free I just saw the exterminator exit the KMHC office and I could smell pesticide lingering in the hallway. The staff were waving bye bye as the exterminator leaves. Yikes! It's a good thing I don't go in there.
December 15, 2015 at 2:26:00 PM EST
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