Let’s face it. Gardening fanatics like nothing better than to have their hands stuck in the soil or to be trimming, pruning or harvesting the fruits of their labors. But for once, here is an obsession which benefits the whole community by beautifying the environment and producing cooler, more fragrant and cleaner air. To recognize that fact, the Tampa City Council has decided to award generous prizes to the most beautiful displays this spring.
RULES OF ENTRY
- Sorry, but only residents of the City of Tampa are eligible.
- Judges will be selected by the Tampa City Council on April 25, and no personal information about any judges will be provided by the council. Judges may not be contacted by any entrant.
- The appointed judges have total discretion, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding judges ‘decisions.
- As the main point of this contest is the beautification of Tampa, we require that all gardens entered in the competition be easily visible from the street.
- Contestants are invited to enter one or more categories. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded in each category. (See the application form for categories) Judges may, where they see fit, change entries from one category to another.
- Contestants should permit a council photographer to enter and take photographs for display at the final awards ceremony and exhibition on August 3. These photographs will remain council property.
- Judges will assess each garden according to the following criteria:
– Overall design
– Plant health
– Color
– Contribution to the streetscape
– Eco-friendliness
(See the application form for details)
- No entries will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12.
- All gardens entered should be ready for judging by June 1. Contestants will be given 24 hours’ notice of the judges’ intention to visit.
- This competition is not open to council employees or their relatives or employees of any agency contracted by the council, or judges or their relatives.
- Please send your entries to:
Tampa Garden Competition
Tampa City Council
1 Constitution Place
Tampa
The Tampa 2006 Beautiful Gardens Competition
1.
Who is the intended audience of this contest?
2.
What is the main purpose of this competition?
3.
What condition is placed on those who wish to enter the contest?
4.
Which of the following will NOT be evaluated by the judges?
5.
When will the judging begin?
March 26, 2006
Mr. Samuel Brown
Truestar Corporation
Financial Department Manager
Re: Account # 2958A
Dear Mr. Brown,
I want to thank you for the conversation that we had earlier today and for agreeing to a reduction in payment for my outstanding account. As discussed, I will implement a bi-weekly payment of $250, effective Friday, March 31. I will ensure that payment is in my bank account for your automatic withdrawal by 10:00 a.m. every Friday payment period until my account is paid in full.
I very much appreciate your understanding my current financial situation, and will contact you should things improve.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Jason Chalmers
September 3, 2006
Jason Chalmers
21 Reelster Boulevard
Vancouver, BC
Dear Jason,
I am writing to update you on your account status (#2958A) with Truestar Corperation. As a result of our consolidated effort to restructure your repayment plan in March of this year. It is with great satisfaction that I let you know that your account has now been cleaned and paid in full. With diligence and cooperation, we have successfully worked through this financial situation.
We would be pleased to offer our service should you need them again in the future. Please contact us with your request.
Best wishes and we look forward to working with you again soon.
Samuel BrownTruestar Corporation
Finance Department Manager
6.
The word “outstanding” in the first letter, line 2 is closest in meaning to
7.
How will Mr. Chalmers remit the payment?
8.
Why did Mr. Brown write the letter?
9.
According to the second letter, when should Jason contact Mr. Brown again?
10.
How long did it take for the account to be cleaned?
