September EDITION . #22
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Pan-x Portmore
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31 ways in 31 days
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nutramix champion farmers
Table of CONTENTS
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welcome
pan-x portmore highlights
greedy girl pork burger
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31 ways to do smart eggs in 31 days bad dawg now in ochi
it’s beach cleanup time again a day in the life of… kaydia rowe
why you should make a budget
Welcome The 2015 Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show has underscored the success of the CB Group, and our Nutramix brand – an important focus for us this year. The ‘Nutramix fed’ animals featured prominently among the winners in the judging competition, taking the majority of top prizes for the various categories. As we play our part in increasing local agricultural production, and promoting sustainable agriculture, our farmers are assured of value in feeding the “Big Feed”.
For the second year running, we are proud of our association with the National Champion Farmer – Richard Bennett, CB contract poultry grower and the Champion Young Farmer – Sheldon Williams – Copperwood contract pig grower. We are also extremely happy to announce that, Michelle Black, the National Woman Champion Farmer for 2015, is also a Nutramix farmer! We congratulate these hard working Jamacians and salute their achievements. We are again in the season for Pan Chicken. ‘Pan X’, celebrating its 10th year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Families across Jamaica look forward to this major event series to enjoy the culinary delights of our favourite ‘Pan Men and Women’, prizes and surprises from our associate sponsors and great entertainment for all. We appreciate the effort of the team responsible for this landmark calendar event. As we move into September, we are grateful for the increasing demand for the products offered by our Group. Meeting this demand will require increased output, particularly as we approach the December quarter. With hard work and dedication, we can ensure adequate supply to Jamaicans of their preferred family brands.
Eaton Barrett, Divisional Manager, Live Production
welcome
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PAN X LIGHTS UP PORTMORE! The Sunshine City was HOTTER than ever on August 22nd when we lit up the UDC Car Park with Regional 1 of the 2015 CB Pan-X, celebrating 10 years! 35 of the best Pan Men and Women from St. Thomas, Portland, St. Mary, Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Catherine, Clarendon and Manchester came out to show their skills with hopes of securing their spot at the Grand Final. Gospel Artiste Goddy Goddy set the tone with a blessed, electrifying set. He got the crowd moving, which paved the way for Ding Dong and his Ravas Clavas Dancing crew. Ding even invited the competitors and our Mascot to join them on stage to show off their dance moves! The Pan Men and Women were so happy, they all walked away winners. To close the night, Agent Sasco delivered a booming performance, with the crowd chanting for more. Congratulations to all our Region 1 winners! The winner and runner up from each parish will advance to our Grand Finalon Sunday November 1st, Downtown Kingston at our new venue by BOJ. Next UP?! Regional 2: Dump Up Beach, Montego Bay on September 26th, so make plans now so you don’t miss out!
around the brand in 30 days — cb chicken
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around the brand in 30 days — cb chicken
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A GREEDY PARTNERSHIP
The
Perfect
Pork Burger
“Greedy Girl Cooks’ Pork Feta Burger with Asian Slaw.”
For all those on social media, if you’re not following one of the hottest food bloggers around, you’re certainly missing out. We’re so excited to partner with “Greedy Girl Cooks”, otherwise known as Chantay Campbell. Check out her blogs, where she shares special recipe ideas using none other than our very own Copperwood Pork. Oh, and if “Greedy Girl” looks familiar, that’s because you may have seen her participating in CB Chicken’s first ever Food Stylist Competition, which earned her a second place spot. Make sure you follow her on Instagram @GreedyGirlCooks or www.youtube.com/ greedygirlcooks or visit her blog at www. greedygirlcooks.blogspot.com for her step by step – “how to” videos. Can’t wait to hear how the recipe turns out when you try it at home! Remember to upload to your social media pages and tag @copperwoodpork and @greedygirlcooks. Also, look out for more great recipes for CB Chicken and Caribbean Passion.
around the brand in 30 days — copperwood
Here’s what you’ll need to make GGC’s Pork Feta Burger with Asian Slaw. Ingredients (makes 6 burgers) For the Patty • 1½ lb Copperwood Pork shoulder/butt ground • ¼ cup feta cheese • ¼ cup chopped escallion • 2 garlic cloves • 1 small onion • black pepper • allspice Toppings • Caribbean Passion bacon • toasted bun For the Asian Slaw • 1 carrot • ½ small cabbage • ½ small red cabbage • ¾ cup mayonnaise • ½ small onion shredded • 1 clove garlic shredded • 1 teaspoon ginger shredded • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 teaspoon sesame oil • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
ABOVE: “Greedy Girl” Chantay Campbell during CB Chicken’s Food Stylist Compeition BELOW: A closer look at the perfect pork burger.
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It’s Just
O S EASY
Great food in 20 mins or less with Caribbean Passion Have you seen our “So Easy” recipe series? For the next 8 weeks, we’re sharing a quick and easy recipe courtesy of Alexa Von Strolley from Tooksie Kay Catering on all Caribbean Passion’s social media platforms. So make sure you like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube to try these great recipes at home. (@caribbeanpasionja). Don’t follow @CaribbeanPassionJa? You’re definitely missing out – check us out today, and flip to page 21 of this issue to see Alexa’s Easy Chicken Ham Pizza, made extra special with crunchy potato chips and ranch dressing!
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around the brand in 30 days — caribbean passion
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31
WAYS to make
Smart Eggs in
DAYS
August was extra special for Smart Eggs. We taught our Social Media fans on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter 31 Smart Ways to make eggs in 31 Days. Don’t know what to do with eggs? No worries, there are hundreds and hundreds of ways to make the incredible edible egg, and we shared 31 of our favourites. 1 easy at home recipe was posted each day in August. Check out 3 of our faves’ and follow @SmartEggsJA on | | to see all 31! Top Left: Smart Eggs Muffin; Top Right: Scrambled Eggs with Escallion and Siracha Sauce on Toast; Bottom Left: Ham Fried Rice with Pineapples & Nuts; Bottom Right: Microwaved Smart Egg Cups.
around the brand in 30 days — smart eggs
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Ochi
BADD just got
I don’t like working for people, I like to create employment for people, I want to be established enough so I can get someone else to operate this cart and get a second one
The Golden Wheels have rolled into Ochi! Operated by Bryan Lewis, a 23 year old entrepreneur, his cart is serving up pure Badniss at the Town Centre on Main Street. We love his Big “Bad” Spirit: Welcome to the Bad Dawg Family. And next time you’re in Ocho Rios, be sure to visit his cart. Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday...................... 10am – 10pm Friday – Saturday.......................... 10am – 12pm And on a Sunday, you can catch Bryan at Bay Beach, Ocean Village from............. 10am – 5pm
around the brand in 30 days — bad dawg
Oh, and how could we forget? Can’t visit his cart? No worries. You can get your Bigga Betta, Badda sausages delivered to your front door. Give him a call @ 341-0557 and place your order.
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Nutramix helps make Denbigh 2015 a big success for Jamaica’s farmers
Thousands of Jamaicans came out to the Denbigh 2015, enjoying good food, wholesome family entertainment, and learning about sustainable agriculture, and better farming practices. Our booth was a big hit - we showed the Nutramix Difference to farmers, teaching them how they can Get To Profits. We had our first ever “Win Your Weight” challenge, which was a BIG Hit, 17 lucky winners went home with their weight in the BIG Feed - we gave away over nearly 3,000 lbs of Nutramix feed! We also sponsored the 2015, Farm Queen Competition, and were proud to spend time with the winner, Miss St. Mary, Peta Gaye Stewart. Did you hear? The top three 2015 Champion Farmer awards all went to Nutramix farmers: Richard Bennett, National Champion Farmer, Sheldon Williams, Young Champion Farmer, and Michelle Black, Champion Woman Farmer! Our farmers also took home numerous sectional prizes in the livestock judging competitions. BIG UP Richard, Sheldon and Michelle, and all our farmers from the BIG-FEED - we are proud to work with you! Let’s continue to Farm Together, and Grow Jamaica.
around the brand in 30 days — nutramix
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around the brand in 30 days — nutramix
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around the brand in 30 days — nutramix
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Creating Bonds
in Our Communities 12
Bon Voyage T.C.! The CBG Senior Management Team: Lori-Ann Lyn, Director; Dr. Kieth Amiel, Manager, Corporate Affairs; Matthew Lyn, Director and COO; Hans Muller, Divisional Manager, Feed; Dr. Velton Gooden, Head, Quality and Exports; Tyrone Cunningham, Head, Logistics & Egg Operations, Garth Channer, Chief Financial Officer, Mark Haskins, CEO; Eaton Barrett, Divisional Manager, Live Production; Audley Raymore, Head, Poultry Processing & IF Projects. T.C. and his son Cadien Cunningham, intern with our IT Department, pause for a proud family picure.
In August we bid farewell and best wishes to a beloved and integral member of our CBG Family, Tyrone Cunningham ‘T.C’, Head of Logistics and Egg Operations. Mr. Cunningham has contributed greatly to the expansion our Group, with a pivotal role in the development of our logistics department including the receiving, storage and distribution of our finished goods across the island. He has also overseen the establishment, and strength –to-strength successes of our table egg operations while giving close supervision to our pullet grow-out programme. Known as the ‘Gentle Leader’, no matter where you look, or who you ask, you will only find kind words for Mr. Cunningham, a definitive example of a strong and supportive Manager. T.C. joined our family in January, 2010 as Logistics and Distribution Manager, becoming part of CB Group’s Senior Management team in 2014. He leaves us to focus on his dear family and we wish him all the best. His wisdom, hard work, gentle manner, and kind words will be missed throughout the Group. See you soon T.C. , and remember to visit often. The CBG Family
our community — farewell tc
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FORT ROCKY BEACH CLEANUP
Join Jamaica Environment Trust for the 30th International Coastal Cleanup Day
PANTONE Coated
For more information visit www.jamentrust.org Registration with the CB Group is FREE! To register, contact: Alicia Bogues (alicia.bogues@mycbgroup.com) or Andrew Raymore (Andrew.raymore@mycbgroup.com) at Group Office. Registration closes Monday, September 7th at 10am.
our community — it’s beach cleanup time again
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Life happens fast,
update your insurance policies today Time flies by really quickly doesn’t it? And so much can happen in our lives in only a few short months. Think, what’s happened in your life since 2014? Did You Know? That under the insurance policies, payments cannot be made to a minor? If your beneficiary is a minor (that is under the age of 18 years) a Trustee must be appointed.
Have you recently updated the information about yourself and your designated beneficiaries on your insurance policies?
Who can be a Trustee? A Trustee is any competent adult; most of all, it must be someone whom you trust to be in charge of monies, and the welfare of your beneficiary who is a minor.
It’s quick, easy, and important Many persons might say nothing has changed since the last time they redid the forms. Even if this is true, it doesn’t hurt to take a little time to go over your information. The 10 minutes you take to revisit and complete your forms may save your loved ones from additional stress during their time of grief. Reach out to your location’s HRD coordinator or Adrienne Smith (adrienne.smith@mycbgroup.com) at Group Office if you have any questions, or to find out how you can get started updating the required forms. Remember, careful planning in any situation can save a lot of trouble later on. Let’s be proactive and ensure that the beneficiaries stated on your forms are the persons you want to receive the funds in the unfortunate event of your passing. All the best, The HRD Team
our community — updating your insurance beneficiaries
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september BIRTHDAYS 8
october BIRTHDAYS
Ramon Rennie
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Jomaine Natty
10 Howard Anderson
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Henrich Black
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Kimberley Coleman Derrick Ward
Lorna Scott
Carlene Stubbs
Sharine Bonner
Marlando Stewart
Donavan mitchell
Jason Clarke
Craig Plunkett
11 Astley Thompson
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12 Wayne Nunes
Floyd Burton
13 Garfield Wallace
Shannon Haldane
14 Newton Gurrell
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16 Ingrid Cha
Christine Forreston
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Michael Morgan
Derval Pinnock Everton Scaffe
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Ferris Harriott
Nicollette Watson
Debbie Barrett
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Kenrick Mattis
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Christopher Stephenson
Kennisah Prehay-Brown
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Handrel Wheatle
Latoya Thompson
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Calvin Hines
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Paul Blair
17 Glasford Johnson
18 Angella Quarrie-Mullings Elgin Fowler
Michelle Hamilton
Sancha Patterson Lamar Douglas
STAFF ANNOUCEMENTS
A very warm welcome to the newest members of the CB Family! New Hires Name
Position
Location
Start Date
Hopeton Sterling Black
Maintenance Technician
Arnold Road
20 July, 2015
Garry Stephens
Technical Field Officer
Field Office
03 August, 2015
Garvel Thomas
Customer Care Specialist
Group Office
03 August, 2015
Kay-Dian Edwards
Customer Care Specialist
Group Office
03 August, 2015
Stacey-Ann Francis
Administrative Clerk
Field Office
03 August, 2015
Gregg Allen
Maintenance Technician
Arnold Road
03 August, 2015
cb big ups — birthdays & staff movements
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A Day In The Life Of…
Kaydia Rowe QA Technician
How long have you been working with the CB Group? For 5 years now. What section of the Group are you in and what is your role? I now work with the Quality Assurance (QA) team at CB Egg Farm. Previously, I was at Copperwood for Over 4 years, and I worked briefly at Arnold Road and Newport Mills before that. For you, what is the best part about working at CB? CB is a very dynamic company and there is a lot of opportunity for young people – I have gotten a lot of experience, from feed- to chicken, pork and now eggs. You really do get a lot of exposure; One recent high point for me was when I saw myself in the Observer the other doing quality checks for our egg exports. Tell us about a typical day at work for you? From start to finish. A typical day for me – I go in, and first check with the workers in the sorting room and ensure they are adhering to our standards for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Then I check the temperature for the cold room (Critical Control Point #4) to ensure there are no temperature breaches, before also checking the temperature
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of the ambient rooms (eggs that aren’t place on cold storage) to ensure there aren’t any temperature spikes. I then visit the difference chicken houses - I visit them from the youngest to the oldest, to ensure no pathogens are transferred from the older to more vulnerable younger birds. Here I am in charge of Critical Control Point number 2 which is the administering of water to the birds – I check the PH and chlorine concentration in the water. I also do temperature checks on the chicken houses themselves – heat and poor quality water really affects the layers productivity – it goes hand in hand. What gets you through a hectic work day? People describe me as a perfectionist – if it’s not done properly – it’s not Kaydia. If it’s a rough day, for example around audit times – which are very hectic – I’m driven by results. I look for that positive result and that is my driving force, getting it done right and achieving.
Name your favourite chicken/ pork dish? Kaydia’s Pot Roast Chicken – I season it up with escallion, thyme, pepper, and the other usual – I put in the pot with a little bit of oil and make it simmer and roast by itself. Just like pot roasted pork, it’s really good.
People describe me as a perfectionist – if it’s not done properly – it’s not Kaydia
What is your favourite CB product? Caribbean Passion Corn Pork – I do it simply in the microwave or I do it Run Down – the real old time way with coconut from the husk. If you could be in another section of the group for a day, where would you go and why? I would say Group Office – Human Resources, especially when it comes on to training – I have always admired how they put together the training programmes for the various parts of the Group. What has been your most embarrassing moment at work? When I was at Arnold Road – I was new and ready and excited for work – I had on my stilettos and put on my second face and was ready to go – I was stepping out and slipped from the top of the stairs and fell all the way down on my bottom. And all the drivers saw me – but, the bright side is they were gentlemen and came to help.
cb big ups — a day in the life of… kaydia rowe
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Easy Chicken Ham Pizza INGREDIENTS
Directions
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1. Take the dough out of the case
⅓ Cup Caribbean Passion Chicken Ham
–– 1 Tin Croissant Dough –– ¼ Cup Ranch Dressing –– ½ Onions & 2 Cloves of Garlic –– 2 Handfuls of Your Favourite Potato Chips
2. dice up the chicken ham and saute in butter 3. mold dough into pizza shape and par-bake crust for 5 minutes 4. take it out of the oven
–– 1 Pinch Salt & Pepper
5. spread ranch dressing on dough
–– 1 Tbsp Butter
6. then place chicken ham and cheese on pizza.
–– Splash of Oil
7. put back in oven until the cheese becomes golden brown 8. garnish with chips
Recipe courtesy of Alexa Von Strolley of Tooksie Kay Catering
recipe corner — easy chicken ham pizza
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Granny’s Kitchen - Coconut Pan Chicken Sitrena Gilling’s Winning Recipe
INGREDIENTS –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– ––
4lbs CB Chicken (deboned) 1 tin Grace coconut milk 4 cloves garlic 1 large onion 2 ounce ginger 1 stark escallion ½ cup oil ½ cup vinegar 1 scotch bonnet pepper 2 tsp jerk/all-purpose seasoning ½ lb raisins 4 tsp vinegar 1 tsp pimento (ground) 4 cups water
DIRECTIONS 1. In a bowl, add 4 tsp vinegar to 4 cups water and wash Chicken; allow to dry for 10mins. 2. Using a blender or food processor, add escallion, onion, garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet pepper, oil and vinegar and blend until smooth. 3. Mix ground pimentos & jerk/all-purpose seasoning with the blended mixture. 4. Stuff chicken with blended seasoning then add raisins, roll chicken into a log shape then use a piece a string to tie the chicken to hold the chicken together while grilling. 5. Place the tied chicken in grace coconut milk to marinate for at least an hour. 6. Grease and preheat grill. 7. Place chicken on hot grill, grill for an hour. 8. Serve hot with your favourite side dish.
recipe corner — granny’s kitchen - coconut pan chicken
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Why You Should Make a Personal or Family Budget 1.
Gives you control over your money. It saves you the stress of suddenly having to adjust to lack of funds because you did not initially plan how to spend them
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Keeps you focused on your money goals. If you are working with limited resources, budgeting makes it easier to make ends meet.
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Makes you aware what is going on with your money. Budgeting saves you from wondering every end of the month where your money went. It enables you to know what you can afford, take advantage of buying and investing opportunities, and plan how to lower your debt. It also tells you what is important to you based on how you allocate your funds.
did you know?
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Helps you organize your spending and savings. So it’s easy for you to make adjustments. A budget also serves as a reference for organizing your bills, receipts, and financial statements.
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Enables you to save for expected and unexpected costs
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Enables you to communicate with your significant others about money. If you share your money with your spouse, family, or anyone, a budget can communicate how you use money as a group. This builds teamwork, working for common financial goals and prevents conflict over money. Including the kids in family budgeting teaches them spending responsibility and accountability.
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Provides you with an early warning for potential money problems – and be able to make adjustments before the problem appears.
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Helps you determine if you can take debt and how much. Taking debt is not necessarily a bad thing if the debt is necessary or you can afford it. Budgeting shows you how much a debt load you can realistically take.
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Enables you to produce extra money. In budgeting, you get to identify and eliminate unnecessary spending like late fees, penalties and interests. These small savings add up over time.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
How To Save On School Supplies It’s back to school time again, and many of us have already got the things the kids will need for the classroom. Here are some quick tips to help you stretch the dollar this school term if you’re still shopping. 1. Stick to the school’s list of required supplies. Your child might want more ‘highend’ items, but straying from the recommended supplies can increase costs. And remember, teachers also often want items different than the general list sent out by the school. 2. Ask your child’s school for info on any community programs that are distributing school supplies.
tid bits — back to school savings
3. Recycle and reuse where possible. Before you even consider shopping, see what you already have. Consider reusing and recycling where possible. • Go through last year’s supplies and take what is still good to use. Clean, mend, and redecorate as necessary. • Ask other family members or friends what they have that they don’t need anymore. • Wash, clean, & stitch up any tears or holes in backpacks, lunch bags, etc. to give them another year’s use. 4. Set a budget. Knowing in advance how much there is to spare will keep everyone’s minds focused on the limits to spending. Withdraw only that amount of cash. Have your children involved in this process so that they can understand budgeting.
5. Check the weekly store sales advertisements. This can also be fun for your child to find the best deals on their needed items as well as serve as a lesson in being responsible with money 6. Team up with other parents. Use your group buying power to purchase school supplies in bulk at a reduced cost. Split the supplies between you. This is extremely helpful if the children are in the same class, and may also make “But all my friends get this or that (expensive) thing” harder for your child to say. 7. Wait until school starts. This is a little difficult, but with your child’s teacher’s help or some knowledge of the upcoming timetable, you can find out which supplies won’t be needed until later in the school year.
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Regional
Dump Up Beach Montego Bay
s l a n i f nt The Waterfro Downtown Kingston
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“Start training, and get ready to run for education!” SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15
November 13-21
T 31 8 – OC 2 T C O
montego
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dump up beach
admission
12pm - 8pm
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s at u r d ay
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FREE
HOST: Ity & Fancy Cat|dufton shepherd performances BY:
Beenie Man|Chi Ching Ching|Lubert Levy