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I'm Moving On



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This blogsite has been private to select readers for many moons and is now open to the public.  For a few years I’ve been thinking of moving out of KMHC yet I didn’t put much effort into it, I needed a kick start and that’s what OAHS did.  Earlier this year there was a dispute pending between I and OAHS legal department, the issue was not about nonpayment of rent or damage of rental property nor causing a noise disturbance in the building.  Their issue was the content written in this blog site.  The nefarious tenant Aunt Opie complained her human rights were violated claiming mental distress and was falling apart.  In reality she should lay off the booze & prescription drugs, be responsible and stop blaming others for her own mistakes. 
From my observation OAHS legal representative Dale Skvereckas used tenant Aunt Opie as a pawn.  On my next blog I’ll share my insight and the resolution at the Landlord & Tenant mediation meeting.  Also due to Dale Skvereckas's sleazy tactics I'll be posting advice/do's and don't for other tenants who have a dispute with their landlord/housing provider. 

Anyway I’m moving out of KMHC at the end of the month.  During my nine year tenancy at KMHC I’ve met and lost many wonderful neighbors.  When tenant and friend Judy Ashkewe passed away that was the turning point, I couldn't see myself as a geriatric tenant living at KMHC.  I felt ready for another adventure/journey, I learned all there is to know about Canadian aboriginal culture.  For the first time in KMHC history last week in the community room a Native smudge ceremony tripped the main building fire alarm, tenants had to evacuate, electronically the fire dept. were called and Global TV news showed up.  False Alarm.  Jeez!  How embarrassing.

UNH outreach worker Lynda Jones has been dismissed from her job and I couldn’t be more elated.  She would describe in a derogatory manner the KMHC tenants as “Needy".  I will admit there are some that look for handouts and freebees but that is not myself, I’ve never asked Lynda Jones for anything.
In preparation of moving I donated a full shopping cart of non perishable food items to the KMHC tenants, which were graciously accepted. :)  When word got out I’m leaving a majority of KMHC tenants were supportive by expressing their concern and sadness, I will be missed and was wished a fond farewell.  I will miss most of them too yet I’m looking forward to meet other people at my new place. :)

Aunt Opie's world. :P


Tk

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