A monthly Newsletter for Employees & Friends of Bellingham Cold Storage Company.
May
Employee of the Month by Brittney Kiefer
Anniversaries
Our April employee of the month is
Tim Judge. Tim goes above and
beyond when it comes to fulfilling
his roll as the Dock 5 Team Lead at
the Orchard Facility. He has done a
great job with mapping out product
placement in the warehouses and
he excels at keeping trucks turning
smoothly on dayshift. In addition to
working with customers and truckers, he helps unloading / loading
trucks, warehousing, and setting up
orders for the week. When needed,
he steps up and runs the office to
keep the dock moving and productive. He is constantly helping others
with his fun and positive attitude.
Carole Sorenson
Tom Williams
Josh Andreason
Brian Feller
Kris Unger
Joel Harvey
Shea Rupke
Anthony Anderson
Alfonso Billy
Christopher Coulter
Benjamin Craig
Brian Tinsley
Jason Villegas
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In this issue are some amazing
community activities for May. I’m
reminded that our spring cleaning
should be over soon by a word
from Phyllis Diller, “Housework
can’t kill you, but why take the
chance.” It’s getting warmer and I
hope to see you out there with
friends, family and more as the sun
breaks out more often. Thank you
for all your IceBreaker ideas!
May 2017
This is the second time Tim has
been voted as our employee of the
month. The last time was in December of 2015. He leads by example with his easy going and positive
attitude no matter how busy and
challenging the day. He exemplifies
the BCS core values. Make sure to
congratulate Tim on being our April
Employee of the Month. He works
hard and has earned it.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: BCS will be closed on May 29th for the Memorial Day holiday.
A Lesson Worth Learning Shared by Natasha Noso
An economics professor was giving a test to his student. Choose
one question from each section of the test,” he told them. “However,
within each section are subcategories. Questions in category one
are the hardest and worth 50 points; category two questions are not
quite as hard and worth only 40 points; category three questions are
the easiest and worth 30 points.”
It’s time for our annual BCS Golf
Tournament on May 6th! Please
join us at Dakota Creek Golf
Course for a shotgun start at 9 am.
Call Mike Holcomb for details and
to sign up now!
360-820-8284
The students began working diligently on the answers. When the papers were collected, the
professor started assigning grades without even looking at the answers: Students who
chose the 50-point questions were given A’s, students who chose the 40-point questions
were given B’s and students who chose the 30-point questions were given C’s.
When asked how he could grade the tests that way, the
professor said, “I wasn’t testing your knowledge. I was
testing your aim.”
Adapted from Something Else to Smile About by Zig
Ziglar; reprinted with permission from Bits & Pieces.
“All my limita
ons are selfimposed and my libera
on can
only come from true self-love.”
Max Robinson
Money can buy
you a fine dog, but
only love can
make him wag his
tail.
Wellness By Bob Knutson
~ Kinky Friedman
Weekend Warriors: So you're only getting out to exercise on the weekends? No
need to feel guilty. A new study found that weekend warriors reap as many benefits
- when it comes to longevity – as those who exercise more often. Researchers at Longborough University in England surveyed
64,000 adults ( average age under 59 ) and found that those who accomplished the recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise
in one or two exercise sessions had about the same results for longevity as those who spread their exercise over more days. In other words, the overall volume of physical activity may be more important than how many days you exercise.
Fitness expert Denise Austin applauds the findings, but emphasizes the importance of spreading out physical activity over the week
to reduce injury and give your muscles time to recover. Thirty minutes a day or two in the middle of the week can get your body in
shape for more activity on the weekend.
Oysters: Yes, oysters outmatch all other foods when it comes to zinc content. Zinc plays a role in enzyme activity and protein. Zinc is key for immune
health. Oysters are also loaded with iron and vitamin B12, both of which
support blood circulation and energy metabolism. Try to work oysters into
your rotation of two to three servings of seafood a week for optimal immune
response.
Words of Wisdom By
Raider Bob:
Without Ambi
on, One
Starts Nothing.
Don't Ever Give Up!
Pulled Pork—Vegan Style
shared by Ian and Cassia Bakke
The smells of summer start with a good barbeque and I’m here to tell you that the sunshine will respond accordingly (if you build it they will come!) Just because you’re
watching what you eat, doesn’t mean that you can’t have the most amazing summer
dining experience. This is the perfect accompaniment for creamy Cole Slaw and watermelon slices. It’s full of all your nutritional needs: fiber, antioxidants, low fat, a real
healthy alternative to meat. Did I tell you it’s delicious too? Make something yummy!
Ingredients:
2 20-ounce cans young green jackfruit in brine
1 Tbsp oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 c vegetable broth
1 cup BBQ sauce, divided (see below)
salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Cut out the dense inner core and discard. Transfer remaining fruit to a large bowl and toss with
brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and chili powder.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add jackfruit and
cook, stirring, until jackfruit is beginning to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add vegetable broth and 3/4 cup BBQ sauce. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Stir
occasionally using the spoon to break apart the jackfruit chunks as they soften.
4. Season to taste. Shred the jackfruit with two forks and
top with additional BBQ sauce, as desired. Serve topped
with Cole Slaw on a bun or on a plate with a fork.
I recommend eating this delicious meal just before the summer sunset outside on the deck with good friends and cold
lemonade (or another beverage of your choice). Enjoy!
Ski to Sea by Ian Bakke
Bellingham’s annual Ski to Sea Race is
coming on Sunday, May 28th. The
race is a 93.5-mile, 8-person relay from
the snow fields at Mount Baker, across
the county to the finish line in Fairhaven. Racers cross-country ski, downhill ski or snowboard, run, road bike,
canoe, cycle cross, and kayak to the
finish line in Fairhaven. Family fun is
had at the festival in Fairhaven near
the Ski to Sea race finish line, with live
music on two stages, food and craft
booths, beer gardens and more.
The Ski to Sea Junior Race
is on Saturday, May 20th at
Lake Padden with fun activities for all. There are parades before each race. The
Junior Ski to Sea parade is
on Friday, May 19th. The Ski
to Sea Blossomtime Parade
is held Saturday, May 27th,
along with a Ski to Sea Block
Party at Boundary Bay Brewery. Come join the Bellingham festivities in May. This
is just a warm up for the annual Seafeast event in September. More to come.
The IT Department has a new team member.
Paul says: I’m a childhood transplant from Florida (near Cape Canaveral) and so I may
say “yes, Ma’am” or “no, Sir” more often than most. Please don’t think I’m being patronizing. So far I’ve found everyone in the organization to embody the core values as advertised, and I really respect and appreciate the team. I’ve been in software since before Windows. Much of that was in places where software was “the main thing”. I’m
excited to join an organization where the real work is assisted by software instead of the
other way around. I am looking forward to celebrating my 30th anniversary next month
by going to graduations of two of our sons from colleges in the Midwest (the third is in
college in New York). I married into a wonderful small town (Lynden, - I don’t usually
mow my lawn on Sunday after church). I am a blood donor, soccer enthusiast, and 3rd
generation Italian so I will shake hands and pat you on the back more often than you
might expect.
Paul DallaSanta — Programmer
Progress always involves risk; you can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first base. ~ Frederick Wilcox
Things You Can Do to Take Care of You! shared by Leslie Finch from Health Promotion Network
The following list of good things that you can do for you was presented during the Work Life Balance class sponsored by BCS. The
class was presented on-site at our Training and Technology Center (TTC) on April 5th. Also, as discovered by the end of this class is
Leslies much anticipated secret to happiness: Savoring, not just good food, but good company, and the beauty around us that sometimes goes on without notice is the real secret to
lasting happiness. Give some of these a try:
Walk Around the Block
Have tea / Coffee with a friend
Look outside and count 10 beautiful things
Take three really deep breaths
Stretch your arms and shoulders
Count your blessings
Start a positive habit: (walking, eat something good
for you daily, focus on the good, etc.)
Read your favorite book again
Walk in the woods
Listen to your favorite music
Sing in the car / shower
Share a family story
Create a new tradition
Pet your pet
Take a nap
Look deeply at art / nature / people
Do something silly
Make a worry list and let go of what you can
Update your bucket list
Tidy up your personal space
Hang out with people who lift your spirits
Put on some music and dance
Spend time with someone under 5 and someone
over 70
Find some quiet space
Take 5 minutes, and send out love to your favorite
people
Eat your favorite fruits / veggies.
Write down your strengths
Accept yourself the way you are.
AMAZING
LOVING
STRONG
HAPPY
Mothers day is coming up on May 14th. Make sure to celebrate all of the awesome moms you know by doing something special!
SELFLESS
GRACEFUL
Tee Time by Mike Holcomb
Hello fellow hackers and welcome to Tee Time. I’m sure that you’ve heard this before: rumors
of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. I’ve been out for a while but now I’m back. First
things first, the BCS golf tournament will be played on May 6th at 9 am at Dakota Creek golf
course. Any of you who would like to play, please call me. You can reach me at 360-820-8284.
Enough with the intro, lets get into golf. If I tried to report on everything that’s happened since I
stopped writing this article, it would be 12 pages long, so we will just start from the first of this
year. At this time, Dustin Johnson is the #1 player in the world. In this day and age, it will be
hard for him to stay there. There’s just to much talent on the tour these days. Tiger held this
position for 683 weeks. That will never be done again; you can take my word for it. I was surprised to find that the second longest player was Greg Norman, who held it for some 340 odd
weeks.
The weather is starting to dry out and so will the courses, so dust off those clubs and get out
there. My son and I have already started our early Sunday morning 9 hole rounds at Raspberry
Ridge. We get out to play and are back before the women get out of bed (and find something
for us to do). Not that we don’t love to do stuff for our lovely spouses; that statement may or may not keep me
out of the doghouse.
There are some 30 odd rule changes in golf coming up that will go into effect in 2019. The USGA has brought
them out now so everyone can weigh in on them and comment on what they think. Over the next few newsletters I will list some of these changes and give some context and share comments on what you think. I’ve
read them and some will be good for the game, others are kind of stupid.
I stated earlier that no one would match Tigers run at #1 in the world. The irony of that is this: while he was doing that, all the little
kids watching him and emulating him are now the ones on tour. So #1 in the world will change hands a lot. See you out on the
course, or next Tee Time!
First Aid for Safety First by Ian Bakke
These people can save your life. In April, our Training and Technology Center was host to instructing about 50 BCS employees in First Aid, to include
CPR and AED use. These hands-on classes can help in emergency situations here at BCS, at home with family members, and anywhere our BCS
staff members encounter an emergency. Instructor Randy Anderson is a
Seattle Firefighter and a retired teacher. He kept the class focused, answering many questions with meaningful discussions from first hand experience.
It takes a special instructor to make learning fun, easy, and memorable.
Thank you Randy! BCS continues the investment in our teams by training
more than the recommended numbers of staff regularly.
Got good words? If YOU would like to contribute to the BCS community, please contact the Icebreaker editorial staff via
email at [email protected] or call 360-733-1640. We love sharing your stories and announcements!