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Seattle New Light Nursing Home

We’re Here to Help

Many elderly people find themselves in nursing homes far from city life and at a considerable _____(1) from family and friends. This is not the case at Seattle New Light Nursing Home. The physical and mental health of seniors is our number one priority. We therefore help residents to _____(2) a healthy degree of social interaction by keeping them occupied with a variety of stimulating activities each day including exercise classes, games, and musical performances. _____(3). Furthermore, because public transportation, community centers, and parks are all easily accessible from our location, residents are free to pursue their interests while also benefiting from the daily _____(4) and attention our staff provides.

Call us at 206-665-8924 to reserve a time to tour our facilities.

Notice of Homeowner's Association Dues Increase

At its last meeting, the board was asked to consider increasing the dues slightly. _____(1) deliberations on this request, they proposed raising fees by $25 a month, from $375 to $400, effective July 1. To the board, this action is justified for several reasons. First, the additional funds will contribute to important _____(2), such as the installation of a new security system in the parking garage next year. Second, they will cover the rising cost of natural gas. _____(3). The timing of the dues increase seems reasonable _____(4) there has not been one in four years. Tenants are invited to vote on the proposal at the Homeowner's Association meeting in June.

Jordan Roper
Accounting Manager
Homeowner's Association

To: All deans of Mount Westerly University
From: Patricia Griffin, Chief academic officer
Date: April 29
Subject: Promotions for next semester

The time has come for us to determine which faculty members will be promoted. _____(1). Therefore, please consider the potential candidates carefully. We advise you to keep in mind their _____(2) teaching performance and academic accomplishments before writing letters of recommendation for the board to take into account. You will also need to submit some evaluative documents. Please answer all of the questions as _____(3) as possible. I will forward the requisite paperwork to you later today with some instructions. These should _____(4) the decision-making process.

Gardening can be a success

Dear Fellow Gardeners,

Get valuable tips from a newly published book by Tomas Gray. In his book, the writer tells the story about _____(1) he could turn his passion of gardening into a lucrative business.

Owing to increasing customer awareness of the hazards of using a lot of pesticides in food production, people are rushing for organic produce. Only if you have a small back garden you can develop a thriving business _____(2) a couple of years, though.

If you want to start your own business in organic produce, Tomas Gray's book can _____(3) you money.

Baxter Communications
87 Hollowbrook Road
Bloomington, IL 61704

Melinda Armin
73 Lessenger Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704

Dear Ms. Armin,

Thank you for signing up for Baxter's Cable Plus package, which includes all the basic television channels plus movie and educational networks. -[1]-. This letter is to remind you of the terms of service as stipulated in the standard contract.

First and foremost, the account holder must use the cable service for lawful purposes only. -[2]-. It is strictly prohibited to copy any program for the purposes of distributing it on the Internet without the express permission of the program’s producers or of Baxter Communications. Similarly, profiting from a full or partial copy of a program through sale or rental is also forbidden. -[3]-.

Baxter agrees to maintain service for as long as the customer follows the stipulations and pays for use. Service includes continued delivery of cable programming, repairs, and general maintenance of the cable box. However, repairs or replacement due to damage or loss caused by the user is the financial responsibility of the client.

Baxter Communications is the top cable, Internet, and phone service provider in the city. -[4]-. As such, we look forward to many more years of doing business with you.

Sincerely,

Otto Weed
Accounts manager, Baxter Communications

Dear Museum Colleagues;

To celebrate Colorado Museum Month, we are devoting ourselves to promoting the unique services and programs that we provide for our communities and their residents in Colorado.

The primary goal of this year's Colorado Museum Month is to raise public awareness of museums' roles to a community. We are seeking support especially from the media, and even from politicians in the state. Our museums, located throughout Colorado, attract an increasing number of visits from all around the country each year by constantly paying attention to high-quality artistic works. In addition, we make available learning experiences for people all ages.

In order to make this special event more effective, we ask for your support and participation. Please take the following two steps that will help bring favorable publicity to our communities in Colorado:

• Invite more than one Colorado state official to your institution and ask for each person's opinion about how to better meet the needs of museum visitors.

• Write a letter to a newspaper, television station, or a radio station in your community to promote your institution.

Ready-made templates are also available on the Web. Please participate and make Colorado a more culturally rich place. With your support, we can make a difference.

Sincerely,

Nancy Rumblt-Trzcinski

Director
California Museum Association

Attention all Club Members

The Highland Country Club regretfully informs all members that our pool will be closed from July 15 to August 25. While fixing a broken pipe, maintenance workers found a major problem with the filtration system. Unfortunately, this problem is quite complex and requires the work of a plumbing specialist. Because its plumbers are unexpectedly busy at the moment, QuickFix Plumbers, the only company that offers the service we need, will not be able to help us for another two weeks. We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience, and are willing to refund the cost of one month's club membership to all individuals who paid for the 3-month Summer Membership.
Because we already offer a twenty percent discount to all members who sign up for the 1-year membership, we will not be offering these individuals a refund. Anyone who has questions or comments about the change should contacts Melvin Woods at 869-654-9874.

Knitting Class Series: Spring 2008

Instructor: Bobbie Purnell
First Session: February 11, 25, March 3, 10 12-2 PM
Second Session: March 17, 24, April 7, 14 12-2 PM
Room: To be determined

This is a wonderful opportunity for beginners to learn about the art of knitting and for experienced knittes to perfect their skills. Experienced and advanced-level knitters are also welcome.

Fee: $15 for knitting materials. Fee will be waived if you bring your own materials. (cash only)
Capacity: 15 beginner-level students and up to 5 advanced-level students
Register: Please contact Bianca Mona, New Haven Diversity & Community Center at ws_div-comm@knitting.com or stop by 128 Zankel Building.

Overdue Materials:

- Book, Audio Books, Music CDs, Magazines:
*$0.10 per day per item
*$5.00 maximum fine per item

- Video Cassettes & DVDs:
*$1.00 per day per item
*$5.00 maximum fine per item

Lost or Damaged Materials:

*Replacement cost plus $5.00 processing fee
*For items whose cost is undeterminable, the default replacement cost is $25.00 plus $5.00 processing fee.
*An exact replacement for a lost item will be accepted, but a $5.00 processing fee will still be assessed.

Renfrew Gymnasium: For all Members

At Renfrew Gymnasium, we always do our best to ensure that you have a pleasant and safe visit. To that end, we would like to remind all members about our policies regarding personal items. -[1]-.

The gym provides lockers in the changing rooms to store your possessions while you work out. However, please do not leave highly valuable items in your lockers for security reasons. Renfrew Gymnasium is not responsible for the loss of any items left in lockers. -[2]-. You may leave valuables with our front desk staff, who will put them in a safety deposit box. -[3]-.

Should you lose any belongings during your visit, please notify a staff member at the front desk. You may also ask them to see if anyone has turned your item in to the lost-and-found.

-[4]-. Thank you for your cooperation in these matters, and speak to one of our helpful employees should you have any questions or concerns.

Management

12 Blue Bird Drive
Newark, NJ
064587
12 May 2007

Paul Thorntree
Spotless Cleaner's
145 Market Drive
Newark, NJ

Dear Mr. Thorntree,

I recently had three jackets dry cleaned at Spotless Cleaner's. Unfortunately, when I got home and looked at one of the jackets, I noticed there was a large rip on one of the sleeves. I immediately returned the item to your building on Market Drive, but the sales clerk told me that the company was not responsible for any damages incurred during cleaning. I have been doing business with Spotless Cleaner's for three years and have always received excellent service, but I am quite distressed about this recent incident. I would like the company to pay for the repair of this item, and to give me a full refund on the cost of dry cleaning all three items. Please contact me as soon as possible to discuss the matter. I can be reached Monday to Friday after 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday any time. My home number is 632-365-1456. You can also reach me at my office at 653-362-9876.

Regards,
Linda Applebee

25% Discount Coupon

The Minton Corporation appreciates your recent purchase of office supplies through our Internet superstore. To show our appreciation, we would like to offer you this coupon for 25% off your next purchase. This covers all office supplies on our website, including paper clips, paper, writing utensils, and staplers. To redeem this offer, simply enter the special offer code 3JX7781 at the time of your next purchase.
Note: this offer is only valid on purchases of $50 or more.

The Health Factory will introduce a new line of vitamins, a company spokesman said yesterday. The vitamins are intended for athletic men and women, who are looking for a vitamin that will replace vital nutrients lost during strenuous exercise. Unlike regular vitamins, the Health Factory Active Essentials 2020 have more iron, calcium, and potassium. The new vitamins have been tested on professional athletes, such as cyclist Luke Wilson, and are proven to increase athletic performance by up to 20 percent. Of course, health products like the Active Essentials vitamins are not cheap. One month's supply of the new vitamins costs about $200. To promote the new product, however, the Health Factory is offering a special 30 percent discount to anyone who purchase the new vitamins with their Health Factory card. For more information on the new product or to apply for a health Factory card, call the company's customer service hotline at 1-800-326-HEALTH.

Returns Policy

Chafeton Camera Supplies welcomes the return of any of our products within thirty days of purchase. In order to receive a full refund, you must bring your receipt. Returns without a receipt can only be exchanged for store credit.
Important: All returns must be accompanied by the factory packaging and in perfect condition. Returns will not be accepted for any products that were damaged by the customer.

Al's Autos Super Saturday Sale

Al's Autos, the number one used car dealership in Florida, is having a mega-sale Saturday, August 25, 2007, from noon until 4 p.m. to celebrate our twenty years of operation. All two-door vehicles with pink stickers are 10 percent off the ticketed price. All trucks with blue stickers are 15 percent off the ticketed price. All vans are 20 percent off the ticketed price. Plus, if you pay in cash, we'll reduce the price by another $300. As always, all purchases come with a 2-year Al's Autos Guarantee, which covers the cost of labor and replacement of parts if your car experiences mechanical problems. So if you're in the market for a used car, then come on down to Al's Autos this Saturday.

*Cars must be serviced by one of the following Al's Autos affiliates: Mike's Mufflers, Ace Mechanics, or Carl's Car Parts.

17 Washinton Rd.
Tampa, FL

September 26, 2007

Allen Hanks
Al's Autos
56 Wheelbarrow Rd.
Tampa, FL

Dear Mr. Hanks,

Last month I purchased a used Capri 1025 from you. At first, the car seemed like a great deal, especially with the $300 dollar discount I received. I bought the car because I have to travel a long distance to work each day, and with gas being so expensive these days I needed a car that was more fuel-efficient. You were right; the smaller car did save me about $30 in gas each week. Unfortunately, after about two weeks, the car started making a clanking noise if I went faster than 50 kilometers per hour. I took it to my mechanic, Smooth Rides, and had them evaluate the problem. They determined that the entire engine would need to be replaced, due to a crack down the middle of it. In total, the labor and engine parts will cost about $1,000. I assume that since I only purchased the car a month ago, I am well within the 2-year limit to the guarantee and Al's Autos will cover the cost of the repairs. Please contact me at 852-321-6547 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Floyd Baker