June EDITION . #31
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nutramix champion farmer
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read across jamaica
Table of CONTENTS
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welcome
cb at beer fest
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bad dawg at devon house
champion farmer: hugh dwyer
a day at the egg farm
read across jamaica day
labour day
volunteering at alpha
Welcome message
Don’t Let The Past Keep You From The Present did not take the necessary cor rective actions to improve his weakness.
by Garth Channer Chief Financial Officer
An actor had been out of work for 15 years because he always forgot his lines. Then one day he got a phone call from a director who wanted him for a part in a play. All he had to say was “Hark! I hear the cannon roar! After much worry the actor decided to take the role. Opening night arrived, and while he waited in the wings, the actor muttered to himself “Hark! I hear the cannon roar! Hark! I hear the cannon roar! The time for the entrance finally came and as the actor made his appearance, he heard a loud booooom! He turned around and said,“what the hell was that?” Don’t be afraid to forget your lines and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.We must learn from them and try never to repeat them. Be positive. Always believe in
welcome
yourself and your capacity to change, never listen to put-downs or take them personally. Some events of the past can make it hard to live in the present. Troubling memories can make it hard to sleep or get through the day. But there will come a point at which you must let go of the past or it will define your future. Don’t be like the actor, who after 15 years made the same error again because he
So as we go through life as individuals or as a company we will face challenges and we will have happy times. How we manage these situations and the decisions we make will determine the kind of memories we have and also influence our future. It is therefore up to us to do the best we can today, to accomplish all we can today, to dream big today so that tomorrow we can all reflect and be satisfied that we have maximized our potentials as an individual, as a company and as a country. I want to take this opportunity to welcome you all to the June’s edition of our monthly magazine – Chat bout.
God Bless,
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CB Food Village powers up
The Village, hosted by CB Foods was the spotlight at the recent staging of the Jamaica Beer Festival. Our guests had a place to unwind, grab a bite, and charge up for the performances on stage from Ding Dong Ravers, Nesbeth, Elephant Man, Busy Signal, and more. Our mouth-watering food offerings were a hit, and we had beer infused recipes ranging from Red Stripe Pan Chicken, to succulent Guinness BBQ Country Style Ribs and Bad Dawg Sausages with a Heineken BBQ Sauce. Missed it? Keep an eye and ear out for The Village’s next outing!
around the brand in 30 days — cb chicken
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The Golden Wheels’ New Spot at Devon House In just over four years, Bad Dawg Sausages has proven that it’s the Top Dawg! From inception in 2012 as cart vending program to boost entrepreneurship, we’ve exploded into a movement. Now, the “Golden Wheels” serving up the Bigga Betta BADDA sausage is a must on the street food and party scene. And guess what? Something even Bigga, Betta and Badda has happened! Now, it’s even easier to ‘get your fix’ of Bad Dawg with a new permanent home at Devon House! By request of our fans and Devon House, we now occupy a kiosk at the heritage site, right by the entrance! With this new flagship location, we've shifted gears and now offer a 7 day a week operation! Grab a juicy Bad Dawg from the kiosk on Mondays - Saturdays from 12pm - 9-pm and 1pm-10m on Sundays. Don't forget to follow @BadDawgSausages on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for updates and locations our carts. Big up to the Bad Dawg team who helped to make this possible, and please continue to support the cause! #OperationJobCreation
around the brand in 30 days — bad dawg
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it’s a wrap for
NutraDays!
The last few months have been quite eventful for Nutramix with our customer stops across the island. In April, we continued our NutraDays customer appreciation tours at Junction Farm Store (Southern Region) on the 12th, and Source One Trading (Western Region) on the 19th. In May, we headed to Berris Brown (Northern Region) on the 3rd, E&G Feed City (Central Region) on the 10th, and Eastport Farm and Garden (Eastern Region) on the 17th. In true CB fashion, we went in with music and vibes and had an outside broadcast on May 10th with FAME. Big up Duffy, DJ Inferno & Janice Young! As promised, we gave away bags of Nutramix feed, baby chicks and other fun Nutramix gear. Also big up to the one and only Bad Dawg which was available at all NutraDays stops! We’re proud to award E&G Feed City with the overall Grand Champion title for the second year in a row! Best New Customer was awarded to Farm Plus and Most Improved Customer, Tropical Feeds Farm Supplies.
A huge thank you to all who came out and participated! It’s a wrap for NutraDays 2016! around the brand in 30 days — nutramix
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Meet our Farmer
Hugh Dwyer This family man has years of experience
business, with millions of dollars worth
It was a few years ago that Hugh found
in dairy management, having worked
of imported mutton each year, Hugh
Nutramix, and after doing a ‘test-trials’,
at Rhymesbury Dairies (previously,
saw an opportunity to tap into the
he decided it was the superior feed,
Century Farms). Today, he operates
market and has never looked back.
with his sheep gaining five pounds per
his Rhymesbury Optimist Farm in Clarendon with his two sons Hugh Jon and Hughlio, and loving wife Joan.
Hugh has several service rams, an over hundred strong breeding herd and over two hundred and fifty lambs
It’s been over 10 years since Hugh
in total grazing on a beautiful twenty
began sheep farming. He did his
ace property.
week. This Champion Farmer was able to get his lamb to market at a younger age, increasing profits, while providing more tender meat.
research and found it to be a viable
around the brand in 30 days — nutramix
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around the brand in 30 days — nutramix
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TAFF STAFF STAFF STAFF STAFF STAFF STAFF S
BIRTHDAYS June Name
July
Date
Name
Date
Name
Date
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Sadie Brown
17
Corie Bryan
3
Franz Lloyd
4
Herman Adlam Cerica Simpson‑Montgomery Sharon Stewart
Damion Ellis 2
Mark Thorpe Danree Delancy
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Shernett Williams Kacian Nelson
Marilyn Folkes
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Ramiel Campbell
Joey Green
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Clifton Daye
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Joan McKie
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Toni-Ann Williams
7
Majorie Reid
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Andrae Moodie 5
Nigel Grant
Michelle Robinson
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Tashmarie Hall
Suzette Dawkins‑Gregg
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Jadean Samuels
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Sandra Ffrench
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Phillip Clair
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Leisa Blair
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Julia Aitken
Sharon Black
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Marsha Smith‑McBean
Kenneth Bailey
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Courtney Hector
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Linton Reid
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Tomyo Williamson
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Beverley Passelle
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Patricia Smith‑Tennyson
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Wayne Dale
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Donalyn Morgan Iraline Williams
Sean Manhu
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Christine Rowe
Arelda Green
Movements & Appointments Arnold Road Dwen Gordon Assistant Plant Manager Group Office Clifton Daye Assistant Accountant – Copperwood Farms Ltd. Field Office Allan Johnson Technical Services Supervisor – Broilers Kenneth Bailey Technical Services Supervisor – Pullets Wilfred Lopez Farm Supervisor – Hill Run Farms Lucea Jeff Dixon Maintenance Technician Newport Mills Shernett Williams Cashier, Sales Accounting Department Anthony Brown Technical Sales Representative, NPM Sales Oral Wallace Dairy Specialist, Livestock Support Department
cb big ups — birthdays + staff announcements
WELCOME BACK MR H!
The entire CBG Family is excited to have Mr. Haskins back in office. While he was away, Mr H. was never far from our thoughts or prayers, and we are grateful for his health and strength Farewell Ann Marie Duhaney, Sales Representative, CB Foods Sales Ann Marie has been with us in Sales since May 2015. Though her journey with us was short, she has definitely made positive impacts in the marketplace in the western side of the island. As Ann Marie departs in June, we wish her all the very best, Thank you for your time spent with us!
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A Day At The Egg Farm
The HRD, Sales, & Marketing Teams paid a surprise visit to the Egg Farm to celebrate the farm cracking CBG’s egg production records this year.
SMASHING
The team at the Egg Farm has made us so proud, working hard to blow away previous records, and making sure we have enough of our premium quality eggs to continue our success in the marketplace.
Records!
Sharing appreciation on behalf of the entire Group – the visiting CBG teammates joined Egg Farm staff for dominoes, Bad Dawgs, drinks, some wicked lunch courtesy of Gairy, and enjoyed wicked musical stylins’ by the Egg Farm’s resident DJ. We’re all really happy this team had a chance to let their hair down and just relax. It was a break well deserved!
cb big ups — a day at the egg farm
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cb big ups — a day at the egg farm
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cb big ups — a day at the egg farm
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THANK YOU EGG FARM!
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Creating Bonds
in Our Communities 14
Reading
heart from the
our community — read across jamaica day
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For Read Across Jamaica Day 2016 the CBG Family was on deck to make a difference in three schools. CBG volunteers read to Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders at Jessie Ripoll Primary, Saint Hugh’s Preparatory and Immaculate Prep. We were especially happy to participate at Jessie Ripoll, which is part of our Arnold Road community family. Big Up to Michelle and Roxanne from Arnold Road who read to the kids at Jessie Ripoll – the they loved it and didn’t want them to leave! Alicia Bogues and Andrew Raymore took on story time at Immaculate Prep and over at St. Hugh’s, Aunty Karen, Aunty Shannon and Aunty Rosie read to the little ones and left BIG smiles on their little faces. We’ll be working to make activities like this more frequent, so keep your ears to the ground for updates soon!
our community — read across jamaica day
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CBGfamily
Labour with love for West Indies Basic
In 2015 our Labour Day project was partnering with the “Nuh Dutty up Jamaica” campaign to paint and supply communities surrounding Arnold Road with garbage bins to keep Jamaica clean.
Over 60 of our great CBG Family from all over came out and we worked together on: Renovating the kitchen and play areas, creating a vegetable garden, meshing of cellars and painting rubbish bins.
We stayed close to ‘home’ and worked with the West Indies Basic School on Camp Road, home to 73 students, many of which will move on to surrounding primary schools such as Jessie Ripoll, Clan Carthy, Alpha and Excelsior.
“Increased Community Outreach” was a big deal –and a popular dream in our LEAP sessions, and we’re just getting started on doing more in our communities, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for updates from the FOCUS group created to look on how we, as a Group, will approach this in the future, not just for Labour Day, but all year round.
We stuck to the national theme “FOR HEALTH’S SAKE… KEEP IT CLEAN” and with May being child’s month, it was a perfect alignment.
our community — labour day
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CBG shares Love & Knowledge with Junior Achievement
CB Group was back at Convent of Mercy Alpha Academy in May with Junior Achievement Jamaica giving back for education, and this time we had some new faces putting on their teachers hats. A big thank you to: Craig Plunkett, Latoya Thompson, Caneal Saunders, Kacian Nelson, Veron Miller, Opal Wellington, Elgin Fowler, O’Rane Gray, Donia Nembhard, Tina Hamilton, Asahel Huie, Adrienne Smith, and Angelia White- Mckenzie
With seven 45-minute sessions, the JA Career Success program is jampacked with student friendly materials and covers topics such as the 4Cs: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. The young ladies were also introduced to resume development and writing, cover letters, interviews and the importance of managing a positive personal brand, especially through social media.
Our team members taught over two hundred and thirty Grade 10 students the JA Career Success program, which recognises that all too often students graduate and dive into the working world with little or no preparation.
our community — cbg junior achievement volunteers at alpha
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As always, when the long school day was over – The Bigga Betta BADDA Sausage was on campus to fill the tummies of these bright minds, and the girls were also treated to some juicy CB PAN Chicken.
our community — cbg junior achievement volunteers at alpha
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Copperwood Pesto Rubbed Crown Roast & Roasted Vegetables Ingredients: • 1 6-10lb Copperwood Pork crown roast, tied • ½ cup pesto • • • •
½ cup olive oil 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp coriander 1 tbsp fresh cracked black pepper • 1 tbsp salt Roasted Vegetables • 2 ears sweet corn • 1 zucchini • 1 bell pepper • 1 onion
Method: • Remove crown roast from packaging • With a filet knife rub the rib tips and remove any excess meat and fat left on the bone • Season generously with the salt pepper paprika and coriander • After dry seasoning has been applied rub generously with half of the pesto • Use half of the olive oil to baste the roast • Let sit and marinate for at least 2 hours Roasted vegetable prep • Cut corn into manageable pieces • Cube Zucchini • Large dice onion and bell pepper • Place veggies in a mixing bowl • Apply all seasoning used on crown roast to the vegetables • Toss gently until seasoning is evenly distributed Roasting • Preheat oven to 350°F • On a greased baking sheet place marinated crown roast • Surround roast with seasoned vegetables • Place in oven for approximately 1 hour, test vegetables for readiness and remove if cooked • Place roast back in oven and bake an additional hour or until internal temperature at its thickest point reaches 160°F • Remove from oven place on platter and garnish with roasted vegetables
recipe corner — pesto rubbed crown roast & roasted vegetables
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Copperwood Creamy Bacon Sausage Ziti Pasta Ingredients:
Method:
• 1 box Ziti Pasta
1. Boil Ziti Pasta to al dente.
• 1 pack Copperwood Bacon Sausage • 4 cloves garlic
2. Thinly slice bacon sausages and add it to a saute pan with 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat. Saute until the sausage becomes evenly browned.
• 1 medium sized onion
3. Remove pan from heat and set the sausage aside.
• 1 tsp Scotch Bonnet Pepper, finely chopped
4. In a large sauce pan, add butter, onions, garlic and scotch bonnet pepper.
• 1 tbsp Pepper Jelly
5. Sauté until onions become translucent. Add pepper jelly and stir until it dissolves into butter mixture. Add flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add milk slowly, whisking constantly to avoid any lumps and scorching. Once all the milk is added, stir frequently for a few minutes until mixture thickens.
• Fresh Thyme • 2 tbsp Butter • 2 tbsp Flour • 2 cups milk • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese • 1/3 cup Mozarella Cheese
6. Add bacon sausage and thyme and mix well. 7. Add both cheese and stir until they are completely melted into the sauce. Stir in ziti pasta to evenly coat each noodle. Garnish with extra cheese and fresh parsley. Enjoy.
Source: www.thefreshaussie.com
recipe corner — creamy bacon sausage ziti pasta
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FIRE SAFTEY For The Workplace O u r
S afety ,
E veryone ’ s
You know what they say, it’s better to be safe than sorry! You can never predict when a fire may strike, so pay attention to the tips below to ensure that you’re always prepared! Prevention • Keep your work area free of waste paper, trash and other items that can easily catch fire. • Check on your electrical cords and always replace damaged cords. • Don’t overcrowd electrical circuits, and make sure to unplug any electrical appliances when not in use. • Keep your heat producing equipment away from anything that may burn. • Report any electrical hazards including faulty wiring and malfunctioning electrical equipment. In the event of a fire • Evacuate immediately through nearest fire escape route. • Gather in your respective departments at your pre-determined meeting area and liaise with your respective fire monitor. • Use the fire extinguishers: PASS – Pull, Aim, Squeeze andSweep! • Call your nearest fire station.
tid bits — fire safety
R esponsibi l ity
Remember! • Familiarize yourself with where your fire extinguishers are stored and learn how to use them. • Familiarize yourself with your fire alarm, safety monitors and exit routes.
Emergency Contacts Fire Emergency 110 York Park Fire Station 167 Orange Street, Kingston
922-2121
Half Way Tree Fire Station Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 10
926-8165
Trench Town Fire Station Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11
923-4155
Fire Boat Station Newport West
922-7018
St Ann’s Bay Fire Station 3 Bravo Street
972-2322
Lucea Fire Station Cressys Lane
956-2220
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June marks the beginning of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Officials have predicted this hurricane season will most likely be ‘near‑normal’. Even though this might seem to be good news, we want our team members to make the necessary preparations both at work and home. Don’t be complacent! Here are a few tips to help prepare for the hurricane season: • Make sure hurricane kits are stocked with batteries, a battery-operated radio, flashlights, a can opener, a first aid kit, and other emergency supplies. • Ensure windows and doors can be safely secured using hurricane shutters. If you don’t have hurricane shutters, close and board up all windows and doors with plywood. • Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances. • Write down important telephone numbers (in case your cell phone runs out of power), and/or get a power-bank. • Place important documents (ID, TRN card, passport, birth certificate) in a water-proof bag or plastic container. • Evacuate if advised by authorities. Be careful to avoid flooded roads! “PREPAREDNESS TODAY CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TOMORROW” tid bits — hurricane advisory
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HOW TO: Avoid Workplace Flu
1 It’s no surprise that the workplace can be a breeding ground for the flu, spreading the virus through close contact and shared workspaces. Your coworkers can even spread the flu virus a day before they develop symptoms! Follow these simple tips to avoid the workplace flu. Remember, be on the lookout for flu symptoms in coworkers such as a cough and runny nose and don’t forget to take your vitamins daily!
tid bits — workplace flu
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Get a flu vaccine. The flu vaccine is the most effective way to guard against flu in the workplace. Ensure that you take advantage of when HR organizes free vaccination for you and your children!
4 3 Wash your hands for at least 15 seconds, especially before eating.
Disinfect your workspace. The flu virus can live for 72 hours on desks, doorknobs, telephones and other work areas. Wipe these surfaces regularly.
Use hand sanitizer often. keep a bottle of hand sanitizer gel or a package of disposable hand wipes in your work area and use them often to reduce germs.
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