Catch of the Week
Captain Rob Ayers  Local resident and active community member Jeffrey Janus with a nice brown trout he released last week.
Town Trivia
Katherine Sansone
Winner last week was Toni Terhaar with correct question: “What are Red River Lumber and Collins Pine Company” to answer, these were the two major timber companies involved in Big Meadows/Lake Almanor. Sponsor this week is Il Lago Pasta & Pizza with a $10 gift certificate. (logo)
This week’s answer: In the late 1920s or early 1930s an unknown individual introduced this non-native species to 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
Burning Permits Required May 1st
Effective Monday, May 1, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Lassen-Modoc Unit will require dooryard burning permits for residential burning within Lassen, Modoc and Plumas counties. Burn Permits are available online only at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov.
Property owners can access this website to obtain a burn permit, free of charge, by watching a short educational video and submitting an application. Permits must be printed, signed, and on hand while burning or immediately available for inspection upon request in an electronic format. The information contained on the permit states the terms the permittee is required to abide by to help ensure a safe debris burn while minimizing the chance for fire escapes. Permits are valid from May 1 of the current year through April 30 of the following year.
Burning can only be done on permissive burn days and within permissive burn hours as determined by the local Air Pollution Control District. To find out if it is a permissive burn day or if burning is limited to specific hours, contact your local Air Pollution Control District).
Contact numbers
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- Lassen County (530) 257-2876 or 257-BURN
- Modoc County (530) 233-3436
- Plumas County, Quincy, Greenville, Chester (530) 258-2588
Possession of a permit does not protect you if your burn escapes. You may be held criminally and/or civilly liable.
Immediately report uncontrolled burn pile escapes by dialing 911.
The unit chief will implement a burn ban when weather conditions warrant. Changing conditions may necessitate an early burn suspension.
Stay informed about burn restrictions by following CalFire on social media: Facebook: @CALFIRELMU or Twitter: @CALFIRELMU.
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
Ayoobs Intermountain Hardware
Our yards are uncovering with our Spring season warming up! We have a selection of gas and battery operated lawn mowers here to help keep your lawn in check for the year.
Lake Almanor Ace Hardware
Happy 1 Year Work Anniversary Kassidy! We are so grateful that you joined our Lake Almanor Ace Hardware family!
417 Main Street Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3955
Open
8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Saturday
10:00am-4:00pm Sunday
Lake Almanor Fitness Center
FRIENDS of PICKLEBALL
Linda Rawson FRIENDS of PICKLEBALL:
Friends of Pickleball group will begin Memorial Day weekend May 26th, and we are very excited. We are requesting one major change, and that is…….extended hours! The proposed new hours will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 A.M.-NOON.
A gentle reminder:…ALL players must sign in and “PAY to PLAY” at the sport center upon arrival everyday. Daily passes and season passes to be purchased at sport center when checking in!!
The pickleball committee is working on our weekly Round Robins and Challenge Court,
We have requested that the sport center order more of our LOGO tee shirts and LOGO pickleball bags to sell.
Coach Karl will be teaching pickleball and tennis lessons in July and August.
We are all excited to start our summer 2023 Pickleball season and look forward to many new faces.
As always, don’t hesitate to email us with ideas/suggestions or personal pickleball accomplishments.
Co-Chairs
Linda Rawson
l.rawson@sbcglobal.net
Teri Blatter
terirda@gmail.com
PB Committee Members
Harry Blatter, Ron Norman, Joe RawsoN
Upcoming Events and Meetings
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
Olah Construction is seeking carpenters who are knowledgeable in the carpentry trade and possess at least two years experience. Competitive pay is dependent on experience and you must have your own tools and reliable transportation as job sites are all around the Lake Almanor basin. Must have the ability to work with other team members as well as independently. Please send resume to olahconstruction@gmail.com or call 258-4810. www.olahconstruction.com
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
Books, music/movement, crafts |
Bits & Pieces
It's National Small Business Week! This week honors the entrepreneurs of our country, who have played their part in bringing new ideas to life and growing our economy. Please support our small businesses by shopping local.
Join us on Thursday, May 11th from 5-7pm at Carol's Prattville Cafe to network, talk shop and hear what your Chamber has been up to. The Chamber appreciates Carol Franchetti and her team for hosting our first 2023 Chamber Member Mixer. As always, Carol puts together quite a delicious spread. Please RSVP by click here.
Carol's Prattville Cafe
2932 Almanor Drive West, Canyon Dam, CA 95923
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.
 Blue Goose Gallery of Artists Grand Opening This Weekend
Friday May 5th
1pm - 8pm
Saturday May 6th
11am - 5pm
289 Clifford Drive
Lake Almanor, CA
Plumas News Articles to Read
Pleasant April at Lake Almanor
Details revealed for the 13th annual Summerfest at White Sulphur Springs Ranch
Snow delays opening of Plumas rec sites
Friday afternoon pick-me-up
Feather River College advances in nationwide Innovation Challenge!
Plumas County to hold job fair May 20
Common Good Foundation accepting applications
Almanor Scholarship available to all Chester graduates
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
Countdown to Carol's Cafe Opening May 6th
Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc.
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
Thinking of Selling?
Coldwell Banker Kehr/O'Brien How to Price Your Home to Sell
In real estate, knowledge is power, and a Coldwell Banker Kehr/O’Brien agent will act as your local-market expert. By sharing current market data, trends and a comparative market analysis (CMA), we help you make the most informed decision about your home’s market value and ideal asking price.
Factors That Impact Your Home’s Value:
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Market Conditions: the current supply (or inventory) of homes for sale, buyer demand, interest rates and availability of financing, prices of recently sold properties, economic factors and seasonal demand
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Your Home’s Condition: location, age, size of the home and lot, floor plan and architectural style
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The Competition: the number of similar properties for sale and their prices, condition, location and financing terms
Factors That Do Not Impact Your Home’s Value:
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Original Price: what you paid for your house
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Needed Proceeds: the net cash proceeds you want or need
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Opinions: what friends, neighbors and Zillow say your home is worth
Pricing it Right. First Impressions Count.
The largest number of potential buyers will view a newly listed home within the first 14 days on the market, and the number will decrease as the days on the market increases. This pool of buyers includes home buyers just entering the market and, more importantly, buyers working with Realtors® who have already seen the existing inventory and have not found a home, making them eager to make an offer. To take advantage of this increased level of traffic and buyer interest, your property should be priced to sell at fair market value from the very start.
How To Start?
Plumas County to Hold Job Fair May 20
PlumasNews.com Submitted by Plumas County to PlumasNews.com
It’s not a secret that the job market has been a challenge for several years. Plumas County has been no exception. Even more interesting is the struggle our local government has had filling positions. For decades, a job with the County of Plumas meant good reliable pay, exceptional benefits, opportunity for growth, security, and the chance to be of service to fellow citizens. The truth is; nothing is different. All those attributes of a County job still apply. Plus, the variety of positions offers exciting new pathways. Over 20 departments provide services to the public, with a large number of positions in each department to accomplish that mission. The leaders of those county departments want to tell you about those many positions; what they do, why it is exciting, what is the compensation, opportunities for advancement and how soon you can start. They’ve made it easier than ever before.
On Saturday, May 20, a job fair will be held at the Plumas Sierra County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most of the County Departments will be there to show you what they have to offer, and you can do the same for them. From financial services to law enforcement, health care to maintenance, there are a dizzying variety of jobs available right now. There will be workshops throughout the event explaining what it’s like to work for Plumas County. You will have the chance to talk to actual employees of these departments and get their take on open jobs. They can talk about qualifications, work requirements, and work schedules. You can complete and submit an application with a better understanding of what kind of job you may be seeking.
Plumas County needs caring, hard working individuals that are willing to do an exceptional job for their friends and neighbors. The job market is showing signs of tightening up, so now is the time to join a team that needs you and offers stability. Plan on visiting the fairgrounds this May 20.
Almanor Recreation and Park District Announces Dates for 2023 Events
 Almanor Recreation and Park District (ARPD) is planning three exciting events this summer to promote recreation in the Lake Almanor area and to raise funds to support our programs and events. The events include:
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Mile High 100 Bike Ride – June 17, 2023: Three routes will feature a beautiful ride around Lake Almanor, with new routes extending into Lassen County for the metric and full century. Distances are 33 miles, 68 miles and 100 miles. All routes include fully-stocked rest stops, rider support, catered lunch and beverages (including a complimentary post-ride beer from Timber House Brewing). All riders will also receive a commemorative T-shirt. Registration is open now at www.milehigh100.com.
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4th of July Fun Run – July 4, 2023: A one mile run/walk starting on the Collins Pine lawn and proceeding down Chester’s historic Main Street to the finish at the Bidwell House. The event starts at 9 a.m. in advance of the famed Chester 4th of July Parade. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and enjoy refreshments at the finish line. Registration is open now at www.chesterfunrun.com.
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Lake Almanor Poker Paddle - July 22, 2023: Enjoy a wonderful morning on the water as you paddle a course, collect poker chips and compete at the finish line for cash prizes for the best poker hands. Two courses will showcase the beauty and tranquility of Lake Almanor with amazing views of Lassen Peak. Distances are 5 and 8 miles and include support boats, catered lunch, cool swag and cash prizes. Registration is open now at www.yourARPD.org.
All proceeds benefit District programs and events, as well as capital improvement projects, with an emphasis on recreation, parks and trails. For more information, or to become a sponsor or make a donation, visit www.yourARPD.org or call (530) 258-2562.
Almanor Fishing Report
John Crotty  4//30/2023
After a week of beautiful, warm, summer-like conditions, Plumas County will see cooler wet weather over the next seven days, with chances of snow early in the week. Overnight lows will be in the low thirties and daytime highs in the low fifties, as is typical for this time of year we will also see afternoon winds.
Snow is melting fast as Bailey Creek, the Super Ditch, Hamilton Branch, the North Fork of the Feather, and every little tributary entering Almanor is depositing large volumes of dirty water. Lake level has risen a foot and a half this past week, currently sitting at 4486.16 Inflows into Almanor have almost tripled over the past week, rising from 3,461 (acre feet) last Saturday to 9,302 (acre feet) this Saturday. To put some perspective on our snowpack and the amount of water entering Almanor an acre foot is 325,850 gallons of water, the 9,302 (AF) increase on Saturday equates to 3,031,056,706 gallons of water added to Almanor in a single day (my freshman math teacher would be proud).
Fishing was good early in the week as insects are hatching and water temperatures are rising. Fish are scattered and we continue to catch more browns than rainbows, there are a bunch of one-to-two-pound browns, and they are hungry. Fast, slow, hardware, flies and baits will all work, it’s all about covering ground to find fish. Fish are scattered throughout the water column as well, fish in the top twenty feet early and drop deeper as the sun gets on the water.
Shore anglers are battling the rush of incoming water, as the Super Ditch and Hamilton Branch clear and flows slow, fishing will improve. There were some people fishing off the causeway this past week not sure how they did. The coves around Canyon Dam are your best shot at catching fish from shore. The bass bite has picked up and should only get better, there are tournaments every weekend and the Canyon Dam ramp can get busy on weekends.
Highway 70 remains closed, there is construction work on 32 with minimal delays and 36 is clear. All our campgrounds remain closed, and Canyon Dam is the only usable public ramp.
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.
Chester Little League Open Ceremonies and Parade
We invite the whole community to come on down to the ball park on Friday evening to help us kick off our Little League season! RAIN OR SHINE, these kids have waited long enough, so please bundle up and show up to support our players.
A short parade will begin at 5:30 and run down Meadowbrook Loop from Wildwood Senior Center to the park. Please line up along the Truman Collins Complex and Chester Park fences to welcome the kids into the park.
The Opening Ceremonies will immediately follow the parade, including the president's address, sponsor recognition, national anthem, and team/player introduction.
Our first home game of the year will be played under the lights beginning at 7:00 pm.
Concessions will be open!
LET'S PLAY BALL!
Game Times for Saturday, May 6th:
10:00 am - Major Girls vs. Greenville (TCC Field)
12:30 pm - Minor Girls Cubs vs. Dodgers (TCC Field)
1:00 pm - Major Boys vs. Quincy (Chester Park)
5:30 pm - T-Ball Orioles vs. Rangers (TCC Field)
Otters in Lake Almanor
Photos by Norm Williams
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