Editor: Gerald Thompson Edition #13 – July 2018

Salmon Festival now in the books!- Weather was FANTASTIC

- Salmon Dinner was delicious

~ Quote ~A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame

and a little less than his share of the credit.

Have you ever noticed that the phrase “It’s none of my business”, is always followed by the word “But”.

~ Laugh ~ “How long have you been driving without a taillight buddy?”

demanded the policeman. The driver jumped out, ran to the rear of his car and gave a

low moan; his distress was so great that the cop was moved to ease up on him a bit.

“Aww, come now” he said, “you don’t have to take it hard, it isn’t that serious.

“It isn’t?” cried the motorist “What happened to my trailer?”

As far as I’m concerned, old age is fifteen years from now.

5 Ways to Recession-Proof your Business

1. Grow your customer base2. Focus on your finances3. Offer new products and services 4. Expand Internationally 5. Stress Test your business

To read the full article visit - www.bdc.ca/recessionproof

Chamber President Rob Sills presents plaque to Renee Veilleux. Owner of Canadian Tire Franchise and Treasurer of the Chamber.

~ Out N’ Bout ~

Global Mural Arts Conference Sept 12th- 15th in Botwood – This is a great event for this region!

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5, Botwood – Holding “Ring of Fire” concert Thursday August 23rd at 8:00 p.m. at the Legion.

Tickets $20.00

Peterview Day – July 21st starting at Wig Wam Point at 10:30 a.m.

Botwood Day celebration on from August 3rd – 6th. Aug 6th will be Big Bash on the Boat

RiverFest – Bishop’s Falls July 26th – 30th

Dinner at Lions Club Thursday July 26th

Tickets $3.00 For more info contact: 258 – 6581

Botwood now planning a Come Home Year for 2020 from July 24th – August 3rd

Congrats to Notre Dame Agencies on their big spacious store!!

Congrats to Paul on his new store and location! (Exploits Home Hardware)