TEST 3

March 16 – The Rosewood City Council is considering a measure to increase funding for the Parks and Recreation Department by 12%. The eighteen sites within the park system (131) ——- by residents of all ages for recreation and relaxation. Supporters of the change argue that the current amount of funding is not enough. ” (132) ——- we need is financial support for facility improvements,” says Council Member Dena Walters. “The current budget only covers maintenance.”

The (133) ——- will be discussed at the upcoming city council meeting at 7 P.M. on March 28 at the Rosewood Community Center. All residents are invited to attend the meeting. (134) ——-Therefore, residents should keep their comments brief so that everyone has a chance to speak.

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To: Lan Nguyen <nguyenl@trimail.net>

From: VC Appliances <ordersvcapoliances.com>

Date: January 4

Subject: RE: Return request

Dear Ms. Nguyen

We received your message about the problem with your recent order in which the Firefly-360 heater had a (135) ——- power cord. We’re very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. (136) ——- our best efforts at quality control, sometimes faulty items do end up leaving our production facility. We will be sure to report this issue to the factory foreman.

(137) ——-. Whichever option you decide to choose, please accept the attached discount coupon to use

toward your next purchase. It can be used online by inputting the sixteen-digit code at checkout. We hope you (138) ——- to be a VC Appliances customer.

Sincerely,

Tatsuto Sakai

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Tyrone Berry

941 Joy Lane

Burbank, CA 91502

Dear Mr. Berry,

On behalf of the Small Business Owners Association (SBOA), I would like to invite you to our annual leadership workshop. This year, we have selected Boston as the host city, due to its (139) —– location. The event will be held at the Jenkins Center. If you are traveling from out of town, please see the enclosed details regarding (140) —–. SBOA has negotiated discounted rates with these hotels for our participants.

This workshop is an excellent way to (141) ——- your skills. Space is limited, so if you are interested in taking part in this event, be sure to register by the August 10 deadline. (142) ——-.

Sincerely,

Shannon Payne

Event Coordinator, SBOA

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143. (A) The Randall Station ticketing office will be closed on January 1.

(143) ——-. This will be done in recognition of the public holiday. Ticketing agents will be available again the following day. Passengers may still purchase tickets from the automated ticketing machines (144) ——- online. Staff members will be located throughout the terminal to assist passengers with inquiries.

Please note that commuter passes are not (145) —— on public holidays. Passengers must purchase a separate ticket for their journey. If you do not have a ticket to present to the conductor, you may be subject to a fine. The trains will run on an amended schedule during the holiday. For (146) —— departure and arrival times, visit www.nationalrail1.com

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