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To: All Employees From: Naomi Prescott, Human Resources Date: March 14 Subject: New On-Site Fitness Room We are pleased to ___131___ a new on-site fitness room for all staff members. The company has renovated a former storage area on the ground floor to create this space. ___132___. The room will house cardio machines, free weights, and a stretching corner, and it will be open from six in the morning until nine at night. Membership is free of charge, though access does require a completed registration form. ___133___ completing that form, each employee will receive a personal entry code and a locker assignment. To join, please visit the staff portal and submit your details before the room ___134___. We look forward to seeing you at the new facility.

Maybrook Grocers Turns to Electric Delivery Vans In Castleton, Maybrook Grocers has begun replacing its delivery fleet with electric vans, marking an early step in a broad plan to update how it carries groceries to local homes. The switch follows a steady rise in fuel prices over the past two years. Although the electric vans carry a higher price up front, owners said the mounting ___135___ of running older gasoline vans had cut into the store's earnings. Marcus Follett, who owns the store, has backed the project since last spring. According to a recent interview, once ___136___ compared the two options, the savings were obvious. Three electric vans now serve the neighborhood, and drivers have been trained ___137___ them safely on the town's narrow streets. The company intends to convert its entire fleet of nine vehicles within the next year. ___138___. Follett said customers can expect quieter, cleaner deliveries in the months ahead.

From: memberservices@rondelcarshare.com To: j.farrell@homemail.com Date: March 4 Subject: Welcome to Rondel Car Share Dear Ms. Farrell, Welcome to Rondel Car Share. Your enrollment is now complete, and your account is ready to use. Your membership card is the key to every trip. When you arrive at a parking bay, hold the card to the reader and it will ___139___ the doors of the vehicle you have booked. No paperwork or spare keys are needed. Every plan ___140___ fuel, insurance, and basic cleaning in the hourly rate, so there are no hidden surcharges after a trip. ___141___. Before you make your first reservation, please add your driver's license to your profile. It is ___142___ for you to complete this step early, because we must confirm your license before any booking is approved. If you have any questions, our support team is happy to help. Warm regards, Beatrice Lund Rondel Car Share Member Services

To: All Staff From: Nathaniel Boyd, Office Coordinator Date: October 9 Re: Volunteer Park Cleanup Day As part of our Green Neighbors Initiative, our office is coordinating a volunteer cleanup at Harlow Green Park, a shared community space that has been neglected in recent months, and we warmly encourage every staff member to take part. Since the Initiative was first proposed, interest ___143___ steadily for the past two weeks, and additional colleagues sign up each day. ___144___ employees and their immediate family members are welcome to participate, and no prior experience is required. ___145___. You will meet coworkers from other departments, spend a productive morning outdoors, and witness a genuine improvement in the neighborhood right away. Gloves, refuse bags, and light refreshments will be supplied, so participants need only arrive in comfortable clothing suited to outdoor work. Over the coming days, we will circulate ___146___ instructions covering the meeting point, the schedule, and everything participants need to know, and we welcome your questions in the meantime.

Play More, Save More at Cedar Lanes! Pick the pass that keeps you and your friends on the lanes all season long. Pass Price Games Included Starter Pass $60 10 games Regular Pass $110 24 games Season Pass $180 Unlimited games A player who visits weekly and pays our regular $9 single-game rate would spend far more across the season; with the Season Pass, that same player comes out $240 ahead. Other passes bring smaller reductions. Every pass includes free shoe rental. Ask about our group and party packages, grab a bite at the snack counter, and reserve your lane time online. Passes are valid through the end of the current season and are non-transferable.

Give Your Office a Fresh New Look with Brightwall Commercial Painting Is your workspace looking tired and dated? A clean, modern coat of paint shows clients that you take your work seriously. We offer two repainting packages designed for local companies. The Weekday package repaints a single suite and is finished after regular hours, while the Whole Floor package covers an entire level over one weekend, so your staff is never interrupted. For either package, please move small furniture and clear desktops the evening before we arrive. With 15 years of experience serving offices across the region, we are confident in the quality of our work. Every completed job carries a two-year guarantee, provided any concern is reported within 60 days. Book before March 31 and save 20 percent. Call 555-0148 or visit www.brightwallpainting.example to schedule your free on-site estimate today.

Willowdale Home Organizing 48 Harrow Lane, Millhaven (555) 0182 March 7 Dear Ms. Nolan, Thank you for booking your in-home organizing consultation, which is confirmed for Thursday, March 14, at 10:00 A.M. Because our specialist's schedule fills quickly, we are writing ahead of time so that you can make the most of the visit. To get ready, please clear a path to the rooms you wish to discuss, set aside any storage containers you already own, and mark the areas that concern you most. If you would like us to remove unwanted items for donation, please have them boxed before we arrive, as sorting them during the session is not included. During the visit, our specialist will assess each space and prepare a written room-by-room plan for you to keep. This first consultation is complimentary. Clients who wish to continue may book a follow-up session, during which our team carries out the plan and supplies the labeling materials. Should you need to reschedule, please call our office at least two days in advance. Sincerely, Graham Whitby Consultation Coordinator, Willowdale Home Organizing

From: Naomi Fletcher, Foxglove Books To: Peter Salazar Subject: Your inquiry about The Coastal Almanac Date: March 12 Dear Mr. Salazar, Thank you for asking about The Coastal Almanac. We do not keep this title on our shelves, but I am glad to tell you that we can bring in a copy through our supplier, and it should reach us in about ten days. Please note that stock at our supplier moves quickly, so I would recommend confirming soon. A deposit of five dollars secures the order. If we do not hear from you by Friday, I may not be able to place it at this price. Simply reply to this message and we will begin right away. Kind regards, Naomi Fletcher Foxglove Books Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

4 out of 5 stars — Quick and careful screen repair Last week I dropped my phone on the pavement, and the front glass cracked badly across one corner. I stopped by Peak Mobile Repair on a Saturday morning without booking anything first, hoping someone could look at it right away. The shop was busier than I expected, and as a walk-in I waited close to an hour before anyone was free. Once my turn came, the technician got straight to work. He replaced the shattered glass with a genuine manufacturer part, then fitted a fresh protector over the new screen. Before returning the phone, he cleared the dust out of my charging port, which had stopped holding a cable, and ran a quick diagnostic that included a battery test; the battery still held a full charge, so no replacement was needed. He handled the whole job with genuine care and finished in about two hours. The bill came to $80, and the new screen carries a 90-day guarantee, which put my mind at ease. Although the repair itself could not have gone better, anyone who values their time would do well to secure an appointment rather than turn up unannounced as I did. The waiting area was cramped, and standing around for an hour was the only real drawback of an otherwise smooth visit. — Gavin Holt

A Shoemaker Steps Into Recycled Materials By Harriet Voss, March 12 Underhill Footwear has spent decades building a name for sturdy, handmade shoes. --[1]--. The business began in 1994 in the coastal town of Kestrel Bay, where its founders opened a modest workshop above a hardware store. Within a decade the workshop had moved into a larger factory, and a small design team was added. --[2]--. This spring the company introduced its first line made entirely from recycled materials. --[3]--. The shoes use uppers woven from reclaimed ocean plastic and soles pressed from ground rubber; even the laces are made without any new fibers. Underhill plans to convert its entire range to recycled inputs by 2028. "We want every shoe we make to have a second life built into it," said design director Vincent Ordway. --[4]--. The recycled collection can be viewed and purchased at the company's new retail counter on Marlow Street. This feature appears in the spring issue of Ledger & Loom.

Torrance Kart Circuit — Weekly Driving Session Schedule The circuit welcomes visitors of all experience levels to book a place in one of our timed karting sessions on the outdoor course. Session Time Duration Rate per driver Maximum drivers Junior Laps 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 20 minutes $18 8 Open Practice 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM 30 minutes $28 12 Tuesday Twilight 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 30 minutes $20 12 Grand Prix Group 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 45 minutes $35 10 Notes: 1. The Tuesday Twilight session is offered at a reduced rate so that drivers can try the newly resurfaced course before the regular price returns. 2. Junior Laps are open only to drivers aged 12 to 15; all other sessions are for drivers aged 16 and above. 3. Every place must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance. Helmets are supplied to all drivers at the trackside desk at no extra charge. To book a session, visit www.torrancekarting.example or call the circuit office on Fenwick Road. Rates shown apply through the current season.

Delmont Consulting Client Visit Team Harold Preston (9:02 A.M.): Good morning, everyone. I just found out that Ms. Farrell from Overland Retail is coming in this afternoon to review our proposal in person. We need the office ready before she arrives. Can you both help me get everything prepared? Nina Vasquez (9:05 A.M.): Absolutely. I'll finish the presentation slides and print bound copies of the proposal for her. Nina Vasquez (9:06 A.M.): Oscar, you're the best with equipment. Why don't you set up the projector and test the video link in the main conference room? Harold Preston (9:08 A.M.): Great. I'll order the refreshments and meet her at reception. Nina, could you also reserve the smaller room in case she wants a private word afterward? Nina Vasquez (9:10 A.M.): Sure, I'll book it right now. Oscar Lindqvist (9:12 A.M.): Happy to help. I'll take the conference room. It has to be fully set up by 1:30 P.M. so we can do a quick run-through before she arrives at 2:00. Harold Preston (9:14 A.M.): Perfect. That leaves us plenty of time. Thanks, both of you. Oscar Lindqvist (9:16 A.M.): Consider it done.

Joan Merrick (9:12 AM): Good morning. My name is Joan Merrick. My neighbor Fatima Okonkwo passed along your number after you helped her last month. I'd like to arrange to have the front door lock on my house replaced. Wesley Grant (9:15 AM): Good morning, Joan. Glad to help. Are you looking to have the cylinder rekeyed, or should I fit a whole new deadbolt? Once I see the door I can tell whether the existing mechanism is still solid. Joan Merrick (9:17 AM): A completely new deadbolt, please. The one on there now is the original from when the house was built, and the key has become hard to turn. Wesley Grant (9:19 AM): Understood. My labor rate is 55 dollars an hour, and a standard deadbolt replacement usually takes between one and two hours from start to finish. Joan Merrick (9:21 AM): That's helpful. Roughly what should I expect to pay in total? Wesley Grant (9:24 AM): I can't give a firm number until I've looked at it. If the hardware is old or the frame is worn, I may need to drill out the fitting or reshape the mounting hole, and that adds time. So the final total could come out higher than the base figure. Joan Merrick (9:26 AM): No problem — fit it right and get it done right. Wesley Grant (9:28 AM): Perfect. I'll stop by to measure the door, then send you a written estimate by e-mail before I begin any of the work. Joan Merrick (9:29 AM): Sounds good. Thank you, Wesley.

Group message: Off-Site Shoot Team — Monday, March 3 Dominic, 9:02 A.M.: Morning, both. The off-site shoot is confirmed. We drive out Thursday afternoon to set up the space, then we shoot the following day, so keep both clear. Marissa, 9:04 A.M.: Got it — Thursday to prepare, and the day after for the shoot itself. Who is taking the van? Colin, 9:05 A.M.: I will. Dominic and I handle the cameras and the framing; Marissa, you are leading on lighting the subject. Marissa, 9:06 A.M.: Perfect. The client wants clean, bright pictures of every item against a plain backdrop. Dominic, 9:08 A.M.: Right. The client sets out the products at their location, and the images feed straight into their spring promotion, so everything has to look sharp for their marketing team. Colin, 9:09 A.M.: I'll grab a few wider frames of the whole arrangement too, in case the store wants them for its catalog. Marissa, 9:12 A.M.: So what falls to me to bring? Colin, 9:13 A.M.: On your side, the portable lighting kit, the two reflectors, and the folding stands. Nothing heavy — it all fits in one soft case. Dominic, 9:14 A.M.: Good. I'll bring the camera bodies and the printed release forms myself. Marissa, 9:16 A.M.: Do we have the shot list yet? I want to plan my lighting around it. Dominic, 9:17 A.M.: Not final yet — the running order still isn't settled. The client's been away, and they've moved our planning call to this afternoon. Colin, 9:18 A.M.: I need that running order too. At least the backdrop is already sorted. Dominic, 9:18 A.M.: Don't worry, you'll both have it in hand. Marissa, 9:19 A.M.: When exactly? Dominic, 9:19 A.M.: I'll send the full shot list tomorrow morning. Then we review the finished images together next Monday.

Brookline Court Office Building 120 Sennett Avenue, Halstead Monthly Building Systems Report Reporting period: September Prepared by: Yvonne Castellano, Facilities Supervisor Distribution: Building Operations Office Heating and Cooling Status: Complete Note: The quarterly filter replacement was finished on all floors, and every unit is operating normally. Elevator Status: Complete Note: The annual safety inspection was carried out by Ridgeway Elevator Services, and the signed certificate is now on file in the office. Water Heating Status: Complete Note: The new boiler unit, Model BH-450, was installed and tested, and it now supplies hot water to the entire east wing. Fire Safety Status: Pending Note: The alarm panel test had to be postponed because the main control unit was away for servicing. The test will be completed during the next cycle. Plumbing Status: Pending Note: A replacement circulation pump for the basement has been ordered. The repair cannot proceed until the part arrives from the supplier. Lighting Status: Routine Note: I recommend changing the parking-level fixtures to energy-saving bulbs, which would reduce the frequent replacement costs we currently face. Summary: All scheduled work was completed except for the two items above, which are now awaiting outside action. ---------------------- To: Yvonne Castellano From: Philip Osei Date: October 2 Subject: Re: Monthly Building Systems Report Dear Ms. Castellano, Thank you for such a thorough report. I reviewed it this morning and was pleased to see how much was accomplished during the period. The new boiler we installed last month appears to be working very well, so please keep it in regular service rather than switching back to the older tank. I agree with your suggestion to change the parking-level fixtures to energy-saving bulbs, and I would like that work scheduled soon. In addition, please fit motion sensors in the stairwells so that the lights there switch off automatically when no one is present. Finally, some good news. On the strength of the earlier recommendation you made, we have now signed Ridgeway Elevator Services to a full-building maintenance agreement covering all mechanical systems from next quarter. Your judgment on that firm has proved very sound, and I am grateful for it. Kind regards, Philip Osei Operations Manager, Facilities Division This message is intended only for the named recipient.

Meridian Balloon Flights — Scenic Flight Sessions Choose one of the four daily sessions below. Each session includes a different feature and carries its own pre-flight instruction. Session times are the same every day throughout the flying season. Session Departure Window Time in Air Included Before You Fly Dawn Drift 5:30–6:00 a.m. 60 minutes Hot breakfast on landing Arrive 45 minutes early Morning Sky 8:00–8:30 a.m. 45 minutes Printed photo set Wear flat, closed shoes Golden Hour 4:00–4:30 p.m. 60 minutes Sparkling fruit toast on landing Bring a light jacket Twilight 6:30–7:00 p.m. 75 minutes Framed flight certificate Confirm passenger count two days ahead All flights depart from Fenmarsh Meadow, weather permitting. Sessions operate only in calm conditions; if wind or rain forces a cancellation, we will rebook you on the next available session at no extra charge. Bookings may be transferred to another person up to 24 hours before the session. ---------------------- To: Nadia Ellison From: Gareth Whitlock, Meridian Balloon Flights Booking Reference: MB-2075 Date: April 3 Subject: Your Confirmed Scenic Flight Hello Nadia, Thank you for choosing to fly with us. Your scenic flight to mark your wedding anniversary is now fully confirmed. We have secured a place for you and your guest on the Golden Hour session listed on our scenic flight schedule. You will drift over the river valley as the afternoon light softens, which is a favorite among our returning passengers. For an additional fee, we would be glad to arrange an onboard video recording of your entire flight, which many couples later ask us to prepare as a keepsake. The recording is filmed by a small mounted camera and shared with you within one week. Simply reply to this message before the flight date if you would like this option added to your booking. Please also read the note beside your session on the schedule well before the day of your flight, because it applies to every passenger traveling in your basket. Our ground team will meet you at the launch field thirty minutes before your departure window opens. We look forward to welcoming you aboard and sharing a memorable afternoon aloft. Gareth Whitlock Flight Coordinator, Meridian Balloon Flights Phone: 555-0148 | flights@meridianballoon.example

Corliss Air Equipment Dependable air-treatment units built to run day after day. For more than twenty years, Corliss Air Equipment has supplied purifiers and dehumidifiers to offices, clinics, and studios throughout the region. Reliability is the standard we hold ourselves to. Every unit is assembled at our own facility and tested individually before it is packed, so the equipment that reaches your door is ready to run from the very first day. How ordering works Place your order by phone or through our website, and your units are prepared for dispatch within two working days. Each shipment travels with a packing slip listing every item and the date it left our warehouse. Warranty and replacement 1. If a unit does not perform as expected, report the fault within 14 days of the dispatch date shown on your packing slip, and we will send a replacement unit at no charge. 2. If the fault is reported after 14 days, we will instead issue a repair credit that remains valid for one year from the date you report it. In both cases, the customer arranges and pays for return carriage. Phone: 555-0148 | E-mail: claims@corlissair.example | Office hours: weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ---------------------- Dispatch reference: CO-5528 Dispatched to: Trentham Office Suites, Facilities Department Dispatch date: March 4 Method: regional ground freight Item code Category Description Units delivered AP-210 Air Purifier Compact desk purifier 6 AP-360 Air Purifier Wall-mounted purifier 12 AP-450 Air Purifier Floor-standing purifier 8 DH-140 Dehumidifier Portable dehumidifier 4 DH-220 Dehumidifier Floor-mounted dehumidifier 3 Note: To report a fault, contact Adela Foster in Customer Support. ---------------------- To: Rhoda Palmer From: Wendell Craig Date: March 26 Subject: Trouble with part of the Corliss delivery Hi Rhoda, I want to say first that Corliss did an excellent job on the delivery itself. The whole order arrived several days earlier than the date we were quoted, which let us start setting up right away. Unfortunately, we have a problem. The large upright purifiers we placed in the main hall will not switch on at all. None of that group is working, so the hall has no air treatment during a period when the building is very busy. Could you contact Adela Foster in their Customer Support team and ask how they will handle this? Please forward whatever they tell us so I can plan the next steps. Thanks so much. Wendell Craig Facilities Manager, Trentham Office Suites

Meadowgate Board Game Café — Member Bulletin Spring Edition | February 20 Dear Meadowgate members, We are pleased to introduce our new Game Lending Library, a free service that lets you borrow board games from our shelves and enjoy them at home for a full week. Library membership is included at no extra cost with your café membership, our way of thanking you for being part of the community. To celebrate, we are holding a launch session on Saturday, March 8. Drop by for a short demonstration of how borrowing works, sample three featured titles at the tables, and sign up to take your very first game home that afternoon. No reservation is needed. Simply show your membership card at the front counter when you arrive, and a staff member will help you get started. Warm regards, Trevor Blanchard, Café Manager Open daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | www.meadowgatecafe.example ---------------------- Reviewer: tabletop_gwen Member since: 2021 Date of visit: March 8 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Would recommend: Yes Comment: The launch was well organized, and the staff were patient about explaining everything. I borrowed a strategy game to take home, and checking it out at the counter was quick and simple. Two things would make the service even better: first, please give members a way to set aside popular titles before coming in, since the most-wanted games are snapped up quickly; and second, consider letting us keep a game for two weeks rather than a single week. My one complaint is that the display shelves were crowded and hard to browse. ---------------------- To: Meadowgate members From: Trevor Blanchard Date: March 12 Subject: Library news Dear members, Thank you to everyone who came to the Game Lending Library launch on March 8. The turnout was wonderful, and here is what is now changing at the library: 1. Online reservations: you can now reserve any available game through our website and collect it on your next visit. 2. Weekend hours: on Saturdays and Sundays the café will now stay open until 11 p.m. 3. Larger collection: we have added twenty new titles to the lending shelves. Looking ahead, we plan to open a second Meadowgate café in the Brookfield district this summer, where the lending library will be offered as well. We hope it will bring the service closer to many more of you. Sincerely, Trevor Blanchard Questions? Write to us at members@meadowgatecafe.example

Corbin Fitness Systems Home › Services › Care Plans What We Do We supply, install, and maintain exercise equipment for workplaces of every size. Whether you need a single stretching corner or a fully equipped staff wellness room, our team delivers each machine, assembles it on site, and trains your employees to use it safely before we leave. Care Plans Every order includes a choice of three care plans: Core, Active, and Total Care. All three cover parts and labor for a full year after installation. Only Total Care adds two complimentary maintenance visits each year. On the Core and Active plans, any maintenance visit is arranged and billed separately. You may upgrade your plan at any time by contacting the care team. Specialist Spotlight Our resistance equipment is designed in house by Naomi Beckett, who has shaped every strength-training station in our current range. Each unit she develops is engineered to withstand heavy daily use in busy shared spaces. To discuss which plan suits your workplace, contact our care team, and a specialist will respond within two business days. ---------------------- Order Confirmation — Status: Confirmed Reference: CF-3380 Client: Vernham Software Site: New staff wellness room, third floor Selected plan: Active Scheduled installation: Tuesday, March 4 Installation lead: Theo Marsh Note: A maintenance visit was added at the client's request. A service charge applies to this visit. ---------------------- ★★★★★ Rating: 5 out of 5 · Verified purchase Posted by vernham_facilities · March 12 I arranged the outfitting of our new wellness room, and the crew from Corbin Fitness Systems finished the whole setup in a single afternoon. What impressed me most was that they laid down protective mats across the floor before rolling anything in, so the freshly finished surface was left without a single mark. The weight machines they installed are solid and quiet, and that corner has already become the most popular part of the room. Everyone at Vernham Software has been thrilled with the result, and we will call this company first when we expand the space next year. Was this review helpful? 14 people found this helpful.