Catch of the Week
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Town Trivia
Katherine Sansone
Last week winner was Mike Phillips with correct question What is Prattville to answer: In 1861, James Lee settled on the west side of Big Meadows. He died in1864 and was buried on his property. In time, it became this town and cemetery. He wins a 10% off coupon form Wild Things Floral & Gift, also this week’s sponsor:
Answer courtesy of Steve Fleming: This hotel was originally built by Gus and Annie Bidwell in the late 1800s near today's Hwy 147 and not far from Old Hahn Road. In the early 1900s, it was bought and renamed by the Great Western Power Company for their headquarters.
Please send response to trivia@lakealmanorarea.com
We need sponsors! Get your name in The Chatter for four weeks, or more, depending on if we have winners. Please contact katherine@sansoneplus.com
Welcome New Chamber Members
The Elegant Farmer
Wimer, Lynn
Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc.
Watson, Charles
Budget Blinds
Bay, Jerry
Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel
Anderson, Cheryl
American Homes and Land
Warren & Chari Bullock
Educational Adventures
Gibson, Denise
Chester Cemetery District
Scott, William
Michael White Construction
White, Michael & Stefanie
Wild Things Floral and Gift
Korhuniak, Kelsi & Ryan
Stanley B. McDaniel Construction, Inc.
McDaniel, Stan
Lake Almanor Fitness Center
Come check out our Lake Almanor Fitness Center HIIT Boot Camp! Monday & Thursday mornings at 5:30am and Monday & Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm. First class is free! We offer various weekly classes, personal training, and of course gym memberships. We are here for you. Get started on your fitness journey today!
call today- (530)258-3900
February Classes and Schedule
Lake Almanor Ace Hardware
Did you know that Lake Almanor Ace Hardware carries Benjamin Moore paint? Here are the 2023 Color Trends!
417 Main Street Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3955
Open
8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Saturday
10:00am-4:00pm Sunday
Ayoobs Intermountain Hardware
No matter the project, we've got all the tools you need to get the job done right. Visit us on Main Street today!
Seneca Healthcare has a New Phone Number
The telephone number for Seneca Healthcare District (SHD) has changed. The majority of Seneca's publicly published numbers for the hospital, clinic, doctor’s offices, and more will be directed to a new number.
Seneca has a new tollfree number: 1(833) 227-3743 or 1(833) careSHD. The number has changed as part of a transfer to a new telephone system with the addition of a new telephone operator position. Seneca will now have a live person answering the phones Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If the phone is not answered within 24 seconds, the call will automatically redirect to a phone tree where individuals can select the department they need. The phone tree setting will also be active on nights and weekends. A general voicemail will be available as well.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Submit Your Events
 Submit Your Events to the Lake Almanor Area Chamber Events Website
It's that time of the year! If you have events that you would like posted on our LakeAlmanorArea.com events calendar, please submit them by clicking here.
Please note that event submissions do not guarantee placement on the calendar. We will review each event submission to determine eligibility.
Job Postings
For all job postings, please go to lakealmanorarea.com/employment
Plumas Pines Resort Job Opportunities
SingletonAuman PC
SingletonAuman PC is looking to hire a part-time office assistant for our Chester Office. Applicants should be comfortable answering the phone, using a computer and greeting clients. Confidentiality, multi-tasking, excellent customer service, professional dress and a positive attitude are a must. Some of the tasks of the Office Assistant include printing and assembling tax returns in a specific manner, emailing and mailing tax returns, scheduling, scanning documents, assisting with client mailings and other duties as assigned. We will train you for this position. Starting pay is $16 per hour. Please bring in your resume or come fill out an application at 283 Main Street, Chester CA 96020. You can also email your resume to agorbet@sa-cpas.com. We look forward to having you on the team!
Please contact Ashley Gorbet at 530-322-7040.
Timber House Lodge
Applying for all positions. Please apply using this link.
All Phase Landscape
We are hiring for the 2022 work season, with multiple full time positions available.
We are hiring for:
- Skilled labor positions, some landscaping experience is preferred.
- Equipment operators, some paving and excavation experience is preferred.
- Landscape/maintenance laborers.
All positions require a drivers license. Class A is not required, but beneficial. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications. We are willing to train the right candidate.
Lake Almanor Country Club (LACC)
- Security Patrol
If you are interested in applying for the position or would like more information, please call 530-596-3282 or stop by the office at 501 Peninsula Drive to obtain an employment application.
An employment application can also be printed from our website at Lacchoa.com. To access the application, click on Community Pages, LACC Employment then click on the link to access the LACC Employment Application Form.
Collins is investing heavily into our people, as well as exciting projects to upgrade and replace equipment and machinery. Did you know that 100% of medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and beneficiaries are covered by the company? For a full list of benefits and employment opportunities, please contact Terra Ayers at tayers@collinsco.com or go to www.collinsco.com/hr.
SHD has many open positions in the healthcare and support fields. We offer competitive pay and a full benefits package.
www.senecahospital.org/careers
Apply online or come by the hospital to fill out an application.
*RNs
*LVNs
*CNAs
*Kitchen Helper
*Housekeeper
*RHC Practice Manager
*Maintenance Worker
*Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Call Jennie @ 530-258-2159 or email jmathews@senecahospital.org with any questions.
Howard Construction Hiring Multiple Full-Time Positions in Chester
Now hiring journeyman, apprentice and/or laborers. You and your truck must be reliable, have a phone for contact reasons. Pay depending on experience. Call 530-258-3541 – Email kyle@howardconstruction4u.com; Please see flyer here.
The Library Corner
Chester Library
210 First Avenue
(530) 258-2742
Winter Hours of Operation (November - March)
Tuesday-Friday 10:00-12:00, 12:30-5:30
Saturday 11:00-3:00
Services Offered
Copies and prints are 20 cents each, black and white only. Free public computers and WiFi.
Children's Storytime for the Library Corner:
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:30 AM
Books, music/movement, crafts
Greenville Pop-Up Branch moving to Greenville High School, Room #402 starting June 4th
117 Grand St. Greenville
(530) 283-6310
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Thursday 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 11am-3pm |
Bits & Pieces
 Chamber Town Hall will be Monday, February 27
5:15pm at Mt. Lassen Theatre
There will be short presentations from Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and the Chester Main St. Connectivity Project, along with Q&A time with panel members. You are always welcome to submit questions on this google form: https://forms.gle/fQ6NMAg6F6zyhxi19
Elks Fish Fry
Elks popular Fish Fry is this Friday, February 24. Doors open 5:00pm with dinner of two beer-battered fish filets, fries, coleslaw and garlic toast served at 5:30pm. All of this for $14.00, to include tax and tip. Join us!
Lake Almanor Area Chamber Seeks Maintenance Supervisor
The Lake Almanor Area Chamber is looking for a maintenance supervisor working at Chester Park, the future site of the Town Plaza. This position can be either a volunteer or paid employee, requires the knowledge/experience of general building and landscape maintenance and the capability to direct others. To learn more about the position please email info@lakealmanorarea.com or call (530) 208-5330.
Save Lake Almanor Update
Please click here to read the latest update.
The Lake Almanor Area Chamber Board of Directors has seats currently open. Please email info@lakealmanorarea.com for more information.
Classified Ads Now Featured in the Town Chatter
Do you have a classified ad that you would like shared? Submit your ad by clicking here.
To view classified ads, please click here.
Plumas News Articles to Read
Winter storm warning in effect through Saturday morning at 4 a.m.
PDH Volunteers offer scholarships to those interested in a health career
Cool Weather, a good time for chili in the Basin
 Donate to the New Year's Eve Fireworks
Help keep this wonderful tradition alive for years to come. Please click here if you would like to donate. And thank you so much for your generous donation. For more information about our New Year's Eve Fireworks Show, please visit www.lakealmanorarea.com/new-years
Advertising in the Town Chatter
Would you like to advertise your business or event in the Town Chatter? Email info@lakealmanorarea.com for more information.
 For daily (and sometimes hourly) news and information, please visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lakealmanorarea
Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc.
The Almanor Foundations Hosts a Winning Event with the Chilly Chili Cook-Off
Katherine Sansone, The Almanor Foundation
With the weather a balmy 47 degrees, over 400 chili tasters came to sample the chili from 11 local chefs, and one from Redding, vying to be the best of in three different categories, and support the efforts to raise money for the cost of the Chester Ice Skating rink. “An event in the winter is always a risk but we couldn’t have been happier with the turnout,” says Tom Greely, chair and TAF board member. “This community always ‘shows-up’ … and just as importantly knows how to make an event a celebration,” he adds.
Twelve chefs entered the chili competition. Judges, Carol Franchetti, owner of Carol’s Café, Berton Bertagna from the Timber House Restaurant and Lodge and new supervisor, Tom McGowan, took their job quite seriously in choosing the winner. Judges’ choice first place winner went to Almanor Fishing Association, John Crotty with American Homes and Land and team Diana Long and Dawn Lee, coming in second and third, respectfully. People’s Choice also went to AFA, with Clear Creek Reload in second and Don McDainels, Texas Pete Chili placing third. Showmanship went to Christa and Josh Herman, Almanor Wakesport, with Clear Creek Reload and Jason Alvarez placing second and third. The award for “Best Touque of 2023” went to Tim O’Brien of the Coldwell Banker booth, who was sporting the hat he received from Jungle Bird (of golfing notoriety) in 2012.
Joining the event was award-winning ice carver Tim Carman from Carson City. Soon to retire from ice carving, he began working on 1,000lbs of ice with a chain saw and fine tuning his piece of art with hand chisels and delicate touch. Though he did not complete the sculpture, all guests enjoyed watching the transformation and an artist at work. The cook-off also heralded the sounds from TAF director and singing dentist, Jeff Benedictson, who kept the place rocking with a wide selection of tunes. A successful raffle was held with prizes donated by many local merchants and the Katie Grace Foundation, and the beverage cart, manned by the Lake Almanor Area Chamber was busy throughout the day.
Smores were pre-packed by event planners to be enjoyed around the fire pits. But things went a little differently than expected. Susan Bryner, TAF Executive director said, “We set the smores out with a sign indicating a modest fee when an anonymous donor came by, put down $20.00 and said, ‘make the next eight kids happy.’ Then with each package we gave away, more people came by to ‘pay it forward’ until all the smores were gone. We had a crowd of happy kids and a lot of sticky faces.”
“The Almanor Foundation in partnership with the Lake Almanor Area Chamber has been so pleased with how much enjoyment the community is getting from the ice-skating rink. In the works for two years to now have it as part of the projected Town Plaza makes all the work, time and effort worth it,” says Susan Bryner. “With the success of this event, we are one step closer to community ownership of the rink, which we all can take pride in and enjoy every season.”
Touque Contest
First Place Winners
Touque Contest Winner
Judges
Ice Carving
For those who would like to support funding the ice-skating rink, please visit https://almanorfoundation.org/our-funds/ to make your tax-deductible donation.
PHESI (Plumas Health Exploration Spring Institute) comes to Chester!
Danielle Plocki PHESI (Plumas Health Exploration Spring Institute) comes to Chester!
This Spring, students from PCS and Westwood Unified School District will start their rotations at Seneca Healthcare District. More info soon!
Pictured: Students learning how to don and doff PPE (personal protective equipment) for Isolation precautions in a hospital setting and learning to take vital signs.
Photo of the Week
Photo by: Judy Abbott "Whimsical, beautiful rock snow caps."
Almanor Fishing Report
John Crotty 
2/21/2023
Spring was in the air for a few days in Plumas County. Anglers took advantage of the 50 degree weather on Presidents Day as the Canyon Dam parking lot was full, I counted nine boat trailers in the parking lot and more than a dozen anglers along the shore lines. All enjoying a day off work. Catching was tough, the fishing was fantastic.
Ice remains on the northwest section of the lake and in coves, the ice around the Canyon Dam boat ramp is gone (for the moment). Lake temperature remain in the mid-thirties, with the series of storms and cooler weather over the next ten days we could see ice return and the ramp being unusable once again. Lake level remains unchanged, in fact, we have not seen an increase in water level for the past thirty days.
There were a few fish caught on Monday, they were just far and few in between. The bite was early and short for trollers. Hamilton Branch is your best shot at catching fish from shore.
Highway 70 remains closed and there is a short delay on Highway 32. It’s time to put the chains back in your vehicle and check road conditions as we have chances of wind, rain & snow for the next eight days. Our predicted highs for Wednesday and Thursday are 27 and 24 degrees.
Sierra SBDC’s Workshop Schedule for February 2023
Welcome to the Sierra SBDC’s workshop schedule for February 2023. All of these workshops/seminars are FREE, with the exception of the QuickBooks Webinars on February 16 and 23. You do have to register in advance to gain access. Please go to www.sierrasbdc.com, click on Trainings on the upper right of the Home Page, then scroll down to the session of your choice and register. For more information or assistance, contact Clint Koble, Advisor: Sierra SBDC at (530) 375-0126 or clint.koble@gmail.com.
Feb. 23: QuickBooks Online Series: Webinar 2 – Setting up Items and Creating Forms. There is a $60.00 charge for this Webinar. 10:00 am – noon.
Feb. 28: Marketing for Your Business. Understanding and identifying your business’s core users, Heavy User Group, and then building a strategy: 10:30 am – noon.
March 1: Cybersecurity Basics: How to protect your business against cyber criminals and how to avoid the normal attacks: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm.
Note: The Quincy Chamber and the Sierra SBDC will be offering a FREE BUSINESS WORKSOP on Business Plans and Feasibility from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Call the Quincy Chamber at (530) 394-0541 or Clint Koble at (530) 375-0126 for more details.
Grand Marshal Nominations
Grand Marshal Nomination Form for the Fourth of July Parade
If you have an individual whom you would like to be considered as Grand Marshal for the Annual Fourth of July Parade, please submit the form by April 30th. Previous Grand Marshals are not eligible for nomination.
Click here to download the form.
Turn nomination in at Forever Books next to Cravings at 278 Main St., Chester, or mail to PO Box 1198 Chester Ca 96020. You can also email it to info@lakealmanorarea.com
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