Catch of the Week
Captain Rob Ayers  Warmer temperatures have definitely arrived. With 50 degree surface temps under sunny skies, the Smallmouth bass are becoming active. Better angling for these hard fighting fish is on the way.
Town Trivia
Katherine Sansone
Winner last week was Jeff Woodley with correct question was: “Who was Adelaide Smith to answer, in 1932, she and her husband established the Plumas Pines Resort and she also was postmaster of the seasonal Post Office for 20 years.
Sponsor this week is Il Lago Pizza & Pasta with a $10 gift certificate.
This week’s answer: These were the two major timber companies involved in Big Meadows/Lake Almanor.
Please send response to trivia@lakealmanorarea.com
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
Cherrywood Winery LLC.
Moore
McKenzie Mobile Notaries
McKenzie, Michelle
Plumas County Arts Commission
Ready, Jennifer
New Hope Community Church
Brower, Douglas
The Elegant Farmer
Wimer, Lynn & Barnes, Joe
Budget Blinds
Bay, Jerry
Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel
Anderson, Cheryl
Lake Almanor Ace Hardware
Our soil amendments are in... let's bring on spring, gardens, and flowers. Maybe if we plant it, spring will come!
417 Main Street Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3955
Open
8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Saturday
10:00am-4:00pm Sunday
Ayoobs Intermountain Hardware
Lake Almanor Fitness Center
SPRING INTO FITNESS
Three month gym membership is 10% off! Limited number sold, so call 530-258-3900 to make an appointment today and reserve your special SPRING RATE! Complimentary Personal Training Session ($60.00 value) included!
April Classes and Schedule
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.
Upcoming Events and Meetings
Job Postings
For all job postings, please go to lakealmanorarea.com/employment
Collins is actively searching for a full-time Master Electrician, Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic, and Millwright to join our talented team. Benefit premiums are covered 100% for employees as well as dependents. We offer 401k and retirement benefits, as well as vacation and holiday pay. Our company culture is unmatched. Please stop in, contact Terra Ayers at 530-258-4412 or view the job posting at collinsco.com/HR/.
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.
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
*Clinic Director
*Clinic Coordinator
*HIM/Patient Access Representative
*Maintenance Worker
*Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Call Jennie @ 833-227-3743 x1510 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
Spring Hours of Operation (April - October)
Tuesday-Friday 10:00-12:00, 12:00-7:00
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:
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 11 AM
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Bits & Pieces
April Town Hall
If you missed Monday night's Town Hall, you can watch it now by clicking here.
Give Us Your Feedback
The Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will be updating their Strategic Plan this spring. We are interested in gathering feedback from you. To access this online survey, please click Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce Assessment Survey (google.com)
Give Blood . . . Save A Life
The bi-annual blood drive is May 31st from 12:00 noon to 5:30pm at Elks lodge, 146 Main St., in Chester. All blood types are needed. Please register at vitalant.org or call 877.258.4825. Blood drive code: CHESTER. Thank you for participating!
Bailey Creek Women's Club Scholarship
The Bailey Creek Women's Club is accepting applications for a $400 scholarship. This will be awarded to a Chester High School female athlete with an interest in golf. The application will be available at the high school counseling office or by contacting Jenni Cesarin at rcesarin@frontiernet,net or calling 530-249-5346. The application deadline is Friday, May 14, 2023. The women's club is also welcoming new members. Please contact Jenni at the above email address for more information about how to become a part of this great group of lady golfers.
PG&E Recreation Opening Dates
Please click here to view opening dates.
Plumas News Articles to Read
It’s Crime Victims Rights Week – resources available in Plumas
Local events recognize National Library Week
Plumas Underburn Cooperative needs volunteers
Could a 211 system be in Plumas County’s future?
Supervisors seek to curtail residential neighborhood camping
PG&E drones and helicopters will be inspecting Plumas transmission lines over the next couple weeks
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.
 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.
2023 4th of July Parade Theme
The Lake Almanor Area Chamber is excited to announce this year's 4th of July Parade theme: Reflections
This year's theme pulls on the heartstrings of generations of people who have been part of our 4th of July parades - past and present; whether they were in the parade or watching from the side. Take this opportunity to reflect on and show others what the Lake Almanor Basin Community means to you, your family and your friends.
Reflect on...
a special memory.
your favorite decade.
a moment in our history.
We want to provide everyone with the opportunity to showcase their Reflections of the Lake Almanor area on the floats in our 2023 parade.
The 2023 4th of July Parade will start at 11:00am at Collins Pine Park and roll down Main Street Chester to Olsen Street in Old Town.
To register a float, group or individual, please click here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us by emailing us at info@lakealmanorarea.com.
Countdown to Carol's Cafe Opening May 6th
Bass Tourney is Back at lake Almanor
The Wild West Apex Pro Tour is returning to Lake Almanor on May 11 to 13 with 50 elite anglers are seeking the title. The first tour held in Plumas County was in April of 2021 where the finalists were greeted with a snow storm on the last day of competition. We are glad that did not keep the competitors and tournament organizers from coming back.
The glittered and “tricked-out” bass boats will be coming into Chester the afternoon of May 10. A meet and greet will be held at Plumas Pines from 4:30 to 6:00pm to give fishing enthusiast an opportunity to talk to the anglers and check out the boats.
The tournament will be a three-day competition with boats leaving the Plumas Pine dock at 6:30am and returning by 3:00pm. Competition includes biggest and most fish caught each day, which will narrow down to 10 finalists competing on Saturday.
Please attend the daily weigh-ins, cheer on your favorite anglers and support them and this event as they compete for the title. This is a well-followed, televised event so smile for the camera!
For questions, please contact Mark Pilgrim, 530.249.3810
The Almanor Foundation Celebrates Volunteer Month
Susan Bryner, The Almanor Foundation 
Giving back, being neighborly, supporting your community - no matter how it is described, volunteerism is our humanity.
Volunteering: A Way of Life
April is National Volunteer Month. We interviewed The Almanor Foundation, Chair, Judy Chynoweth and Treasurer, Julie Childers about their thoughts on volunteering. Both were inspired to volunteer as part of their upbringing. “It was one of the values we were raised with. I tagged along with my mom when she volunteered and was given different tasks to do,” says Childers. For Judy, “Both my parents were volunteers. Whether for Rotary or leading a girl scout troop, they were always doing something in the community and doing for others.” These values became a way of life.
View the Interview with Judy and Julie on YouTube
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering for Julie and Judy is a responsibility and a joy. Volunteering "gets me out of thinking about myself...it gives me a sense of gratitude..." says Julie. "I gain more than I give." says Judy. As Julie described it, “You can either be in the stands watching or out on the field playing the game. I like being in the game.”
Discover the Rewards of Volunteering
Share your time or talents. Become a member of the team at The Almanor Foundation. Take this simple volunteer interest survey. Filling out the survey does not commit you to involvement. If you desire, your submission will be followed by a friendly chat with one of our Foundation volunteers. We will share more about us and learn more about you and your desire to serve.
Volunteer Interest Survey
Thinking of Selling?
Coldwell Banker Kehr/O'Brien Organization Upgrades that “Spark Joy” for Buyers
This week we bring you more on “Tidying Up” to minimize our possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.” Inspired by Marie Kondo from the Netflix series “Tidying Up”.
Customize Your Closets
Cleaning out the closet is a chore most of us dread, but by now, you’re a pro! Get rid the clothes and shoes that don’t fit you, are uncomfortable to wear, or that no longer “spark joy.”
Then it’s organizing time. So where do you start? You’ll want to create a designated space for each type of clothing: high hanging rods for dresses and long jackets, lower rods for skirts and shirts, and shelves for folded items like jeans. And accessories need a place to go, too. Add racks for your shoes, drawers for jewelry, hooks for hats, and shelves or racks for handbags.
A well-equipped closet can be a major draw for buyers—the average return on a closet remodel is 57%. But more importantly, it’ll improve your day-to-day life. Surveyed homeowners gave their closet remodel a “Joy Score” of 10 out of 10, higher than kitchen or bath upgrades.
Spring Into Action
If you’re searching for service providers to help with your spring cleaning or home organization efforts, let us know! We can connect you with our trusted network of local home improvement professionals. We can also help you determine which organizational upgrades will add the most value to your home. Call one of our Coldwell Banker agents today and get started.
Seneca News
Chelssa Outland, PR & Marketing Director 
Seneca Welcomes New Locums Provider
Date: 04/24/23
Seneca Healthcare District welcomes new locums provider Rick Schilling MD, Monday, April 24th.
Dr. Schilling will be working with Seneca as a family care provider for the next three months. He has an excellent record of medical care and over 36 years of experience.
Dr. Schilling received his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1981 and is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized medical care.
Bringing locums to work at Seneca allows patients to seek primary care locally while the search for long-term providers continues. The administration is committed to finding providers that will be the right fit for Seneca Healthcare District and this community now and for the future.
For an appointment with Dr. Schilling, please call 1(833) 227-3743 and speak with one of our friendly receptionists today.
Seneca Postpones 2023 Wellness Screenings
Date: 04/24/23
Seneca Healthcare District has postponed our Community Wellness Screenings to the fall. We are currently implementing a new electronic health record system and the launch date for this will interfere with the previously scheduled Community Wellness Screenings. The Wellness Screenings will take place this fall. We will release updated dates for this in June. Please visit our website www.senecahospital.org/wellness for further updates. If you would like to be emailed directly with the new date and information please send a message to info@senecahospital.org and we will send you updated information on our new date when it is available.
Seneca Updates Electronic Health Record System
Date: 04/24/23
By: Shawn McKenzie
Over the past 9 months, many Seneca staff have been working on building our new Electronic Health Record (EHR), Cerner Community Works (Cerner). The EHR acts as our main system for patient care, medical records, regulatory reporting, and billing. To say the least, transitioning to a new EHR is one of the largest and most comprehensive projects that any health system can undertake. It is a system that will be with Seneca for years to come so ensuring that it is properly developed to enhance our services and capabilities is a heavy lift.
We are scheduled to go-live on the new system on Monday, June 5th. Prior to this date, we will be conducting training for those members of our staff that will be interacting with the EHR in the daily course of their work. Most staff will have some exposure to the system and our goal is to provide as much training as possible prior to go-live. Cerner will completely replace the CSPI Evident system as our patient medical and financial accounting record. While CPSI will remain in the backdrop for access to historical patient data, we will NOT be using it in our day-to-day operations.
These past few months have been hectic, and I want to thank all those involved in this effort for doing an amazing job of balancing existing work with the need to spend time developing and testing the Cerner EHR.
Keep in mind that transitioning to a new EHR is like buying and jumping into a new car… they all have windshield wipers, lights, cruise control and such… They just may be in a different spot. Once you drive the new car for a while, it becomes second nature. You will find that by the end of May, working in Cerner will become muscle memory and a natural part of your workflow. Hang in there everyone, let us all open our minds to a new system and workflow as we meet this major milestone in Seneca’s journey to the future.
We are almost there!
A New Chapter- Forever Books & Gifts is Now Open!
Christa Herman, Owner 
We are excited to announce the new bookstore in town “Forever Books & Gifts” is officially open, located at 278 Main street attached to Cravings in Chester. Come check out the “Bestsellers” wall for a good read along with other featured books & genres which are updated weekly.
The young-adult & children’s section has been fully revamped, complete with a train table for the little ones to play with. The bookstore is also your one-stop shop for small gifts, cards & gift wrap. Currently the bookstore is featuring two local artists, Jan Davies & Cathy Altenburg whose artwork is sprinkled throughout Cravings. Swing by to grab your next page turner this summer or a gift for that special someone.
We have also partnered with bookshop.org, so when you aren’t up at the lake you can still support your independent bookstore. To shop online please visit: bookshop.org/shop/foreverbooks.
1st Annual Folds of Honor Charity Golf Tournament May 25th
Bruce Gillies The LACC Men's 18 Hole Golf Association is hosting a charity golf event that will benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation. Since 2007, the Folds of Honor Foundation has provided life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military. And now, their mission has been expanded to the families of America’s first responders.
 The golf tournament will be held at the LACC golf course on May 25th and is open to anyone who would like to participate. The format is a four-person scramble. A portion of the entry fee will be donated to the Folds of Honor Foundation.
 Several local businesses have donated items to our raffle and silent auction. Some of the raffle items include an 18-hole round of golf at LACC for four players, a guided fishing trip on Lake Almanor with Captain Rob of Almanor Fishing Adventures and a Sun Mountain Golf bag with LACC logo. Local artist Robbie Laird Rasmussen has donated a beautiful framed watercolor print that is part of our silent auction. To sign up, buy raffle tickets or bid on our silent auction please visit our website at https://almanor.betterworld.org/
Almanor Fishing Report
John Crotty  4//23/2023
Spring has finally arrived in Plumas County, snow is melting, creeks are running, lake level is rising, and water temperatures are approaching fifty degrees. We are also seeing insects hatching, for the first time this year. Sixty-degree temperatures are the new norm, and the scenery is spectacular with all our snow-covered mountains.
There is still snow at lake level, lots of snow along the west shore. Bailey Creek, Hamilton Branch, the North Fork of the Feather and the Super Ditch are all flowing strong. With all the water coming into Almanor we are seeing a slow steady increase in lake level.
Boat activity has increased significantly this past week and there have been several bass tournaments on the weekends. Canyon Dam remains the only available public ramp.
Trollers are picking up a mix of bows and browns, you will need to weed through smaller fish before you find quality. Fish remain scattered throughout the lake, with smaller fish higher in the water column. We caught fish fast and slow trolling along the East Shore, at the dam, Big Cove to the Peninsula, the West Shore and from Prattville to Almanor West this past week. Pick your preferred method and be patient, covering ground is key to success. Red/Gold, Perch, Brown Trout and Red Dot frog speedy shiners and Rapala’s, at 2.5 mph and crawlers & plastics at one mph all worked for us.
Fishing conditions are tough at the branch at best, shore anglers are targeting their efforts around the dam. The Super Ditch where it enters the lake is also an option.
Feather River Tourism Association Advertising Update
Katherine Sansone 
Feather River Tourism Association (FRTA) continues with their 2023 advertising campaign. The most recent ads were in Weekend Sherpa, Sierra Rec and Mountain Valley Living. Goal? To get “heads in beds” and increase tourism in our communities. Positive responses continue to grow as FRTA is seeing more and more visitors to the website. That means business for all of Plumas County! Link to Sherpa Waterfalls, Wildflowers, Wildlife. Copy of Sierra Rec full page ad and link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IvL3cnEnZYL_oXLge-jpQwIHLjGse9ps/view
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