Catch of the Week
Captain Rob Ayers  The weather and the fishing has been amazing this last week. Calm water, perfect temps and a strong bite have been the norm. Doubles, triples and smiles for hours are the rewards.
Welcome New Chamber Members
Walker's Heating & Air
Walker, Samantha
Pfauhaus Consulting
Peacock, Annika
Lassen Window Wash
Westbrook, Melanie
The Sandpiper
Grace, Sarah
Cherrywood Winery LLC.
Moore, Dana
McKenzie Mobile Notaries
McKenzie, Michelle
The Elegant Farmer
 FALL BULB WORKSHOP
Not sure how many have met Kjessie from Barn Swallow Gardens but if people could be flowers she would certainly be one of the prettiest! She is just a delight and will be here at The Elegant Farmer to demonstrate fall bulb planting for our area. This is a must-do class for anyone who loves to garden.
Stop by The Elegant Farmer or call us to sign up. This class will sell out fast! Only 15 coveted spots!!
The Elegant Farmer
530-280-7900
* wine and nibbles included
Lake Almanor Ace Hardware
Fall Mums are here! They are a very vibrant and beautiful flower for this season! They thrive in full sun with enough water, and they are perennials. So if you get them in the ground now you will have a nice surprise next spring! Come check them out at Lake Almanor Ace Hardware while the supply lasts!
417 Main Street Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3955
Open
8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Saturday
10:00am-4:00pm Sunday
Ayoobs Intermountain Hardware
We’re teaming up with Rusty Chandelier throughout the cold season to provide you guys with free pastries every Friday! They’ll be ready for you bright and early Friday mornings along with some hot coffee
Lake Almanor Fitness Center
Get a Jump on the Holidays!
Join one of our Boot Camp classes run twice a week. This is an ongoing 8-week course that includes all components of fitness, nutrition, and body scans. We have morning classes and evening classes to choose from. The program includes two days per week for Boot Camp and . Boot Camps also includes a consultation with Kelly at the beginning of the series to do all measurements, health and fitness history, body composition, and plan a nutritional program for the client. A body comp composition and measurements are done at the end of the course as well. In addition, your trainer will plan an exercise program for the future. Give us a call at 530-258-3900 to see if Boot Camps are a good fit for your exercise goals.
October 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 Meetings and Events
The Library Corner
Chester Library
210 First Avenue
(530) 258-2742
Spring Hours of Operation (April - October)
Tues, Wed, Fri: 10-12, 12:30-5:30
Thurs: 12-5, 5:30-7
Sat: 11-3
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
Job Postings
For all job postings, please go to lakealmanorarea.com/employment
The Almanor Foundation
Community Services Manager
$22 - $25/hour; 20 – 30 hours/week
The Community Services Manager is responsible for ensuring that the communities served by The Almanor Foundation have a primary contact within the organization. This position assists in the onboarding and management of Fiscal Sponsorships, funds and fund advisors, grant programs, fundraising events, and event insurance concerns in coordination with the Executive Director. Send resume/inquiry to admin@almanorfoundation.org
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 always searching for people 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 HR at 530-258-4412 or view the job posting at 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.
Call HR @ 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.
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Bits & Pieces
 Town Hall Monday, October 23
Mt. Lassen Theatre starting at 5:15pm
There will be an update on Chester Cemetery post Dixie Fire as well as our panel and Q&A. Town Halls are hosted the 4th Mondays of the month from September until May. Click here to ask questions for our presenter and/or panel members.
 Chester High School Fall Pie Sale
Proceeds benefiting the class of 2027
October 9th - November 10th
Pumpkin Pie -- Apple Pie
Place your order in the front office. All pies will be delivered on Nov. 17th. Thank you for your support!
Chester Community Chorus Presents An Evening of Jazz
Monday, October 23 at 6pm
Chester Elementary School Auditorium
158 Aspen Street in Chester
Featuring:
Chester Community Chorus
St. Andrew's College Singers
CHS Jazz Band
PCJQ - Jazz Quartet
Refreshments to follow
Fire Sirens Extending the Shopping Season
Some of the best finds in the basin are at the Fire Sirens Thrift Shop, and for your shopping needs, the store will be extending the season by staying open through October 28. The shop, under management of Kris Moore and volunteer “sirens,” will be open Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The shop will have a holiday sale on Friday and Saturday, November 24 and 25, Thanksgiving Weekend. For those with items to donate, contributions are accepted on Sundays through October from 11:00am to 1:00pm; and then by appointment only through March. To prepare for the holiday sale, we are looking for Christmas décor such as trees, ornaments, crafts, sweaters, etc.
 Merchants' Safe Trick-or-Treat and Halloween Costume Contest - October 31
From 3-5pm on October 31st, families will be in their costumes walking Chester Main Street for some yummy candies provided by the businesses along Main Street. The Costume Contest will take place from 3-5pm in front of Mt Lassen Theatre. Voting will start November 1st and winners will be announced November 7th.
 Scarecrow Contest
Time to show off your scarecrow making skills! Businesses from all over the Lake Almanor Basin display scarecrows to enter into the Lake Almanor Area Chamber Scarecrow Contest. The winner gets a trophy, recognition on social media/website and bragging rights. Partner with a classroom to create your scarecrow. Please register by clicking here.
 Plumas County Library Book Giveaway Month
October will be a book giveaway month at the Plumas County Library. Children age 0 – 18 may stop in to their local branch any time during open hours, choose an activity sheet, complete it, return it, and then pick out a free book. (One free book is allowed per day per person.) Activity sheets may also be printed from the library website in October at www.plumascounty.us/593. The October edition of our Plumas County Library Newsletter is now available to read by clicking on this link: https://plumascounty.us/.../PC-Library-Newsletter---Oct-2023
Libraries with Heart
Check out Plumas County Library's new program, Libraries with Heart! Starting now, you can check out blood pressure kits like you would any other tool lending library item. (They are available at both Plumas and Sierra locations.) More info can be found on the Our Collections webpage under Libraries with Heart. www.plumascounty.us/2842
 Timber House Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 28th
Join us Saturday, Oct 28th from 11am-9pm to celebrate the debut of our Oktoberfest Brew! There will be food, games, music, and of course... beer!
Mill Creek Resort Hosts a One Day Wellness Retreat on November 5th
Spend a restful day at Mill Creek Resort on November 5th from 10am-4pm for a well-deserved slowdown in the mountains. The day will be centered around nature, journaling, gentle unwinding yoga, sound + chakra clearing, yoga nidra meditation and fire ceremony. A nourishing meal will be provided.
 Susanville Symphony Coming to Mt. Lassen Theatre in December
Boc to Rock with some Christmas Classics!
December 2, 2023 at 6:00pm
Presale tickets Oct. 1- Dec. 1 - $20, tickets at the door $25
Please call (530) 258-3009 for more information.
Featured News from PlumasSun.Org
Supervisors to discuss Dame Shirley Plaza Oct. 17
PG&E hits trenching milestone
Public service radio broadcasting to Lake Almanor
 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. Thank you so much for your generous donation! For more information about our New Year's Eve Fireworks Show, please visit: https://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.
Classified Ads Now Featured in the Town Chatter
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 For daily (and sometimes hourly) news and information, please visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lakealmanorarea
Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc.
LAST WEEK to Register for the Holiday Shopping Tour
Retreat to our beautiful mountains for the 2023 Holiday Shopping Tour on November 10th and 11th. Grab a friend (or ten!) and experience the shops and boutiques of Chester, Lake Almanor, Westwood and Indian Valley.
Shop with us...
Treat yourself to the friendly, experienced staff and owners of a variety of shops including antiques and collectibles, furniture, home decor, specialty gifts, jewelry, original art, clothing, books, gourmet and organic foods, international cheeses, kitchenware, games, toys, local knits, hand-dyed yarn and more.
Stay with us...
Enjoy the fresh, crisp air and beautiful scenery while delighting in holiday spirit and shopping. Stay for the weekend and take advantage of our fall and winter lodging rates in Lake Almanor and Chester.
Dine with us...
Delight in specialty coffees, baked goods and pies, hometown cooking, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, wraps, various cuisines, and fine dining. Our area features many different cafes, markets and restaurants. You'll be sure to find something delicious to eat and drink.
Prizes will be given to those who visited all the participating businesses. There will also be a prize for the best Facebook photo tagging the Lake Almanor Chamber.
For more information, please visit https://www.lakealmanorarea.com/holiday-shopping-tour
Game Night with the Chamber
Game Night with the Chamber
Get ready to party! We're serving up a night of exciting games, great company, and mouth-watering hors d'oeuvres. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, we're topping it off with sweet desserts, and a no-host bar. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 2nd at 5pm and join us! Please note that attendance is open to all, and Chamber membership is not a requirement.
As part of our annual Chamber Member event, members will receive a copy of the current strategic plan, vote on annual Chamber items, and network with Directors and other Chamber businesses. Don't miss out!
Catered by Cravings
Veteran's Memorial Hall
225 Gay Street Chester CA 96020
5:00pm
Cost: $30 per person or two tickets for $50
RSVP today by clicking here.
Lake Almanor Fitness Center Group Exercise Party
Anyone who participates in at least one of the classes qualifies them to get a raffle ticket to win $100.00 cash prizes and over $500.00 in memberships. Stop by for refreshments and try a "mini" class.
Important Information from Seneca Healthcare District
Mt Lassen Theatre Upcoming Shows
Board approves 20 percent raise for Sheriff’s employees
plumassun.org 
The Plumas County Board of Supervisors approved spending $1.2 million in general funds to dramatically increase wages for all Sheriff’s Office employees.
The 20 percent across-the-board raise, adopted Oct. 10, is the largest for any county employee group since at least 1988, said Board Chairman Greg Hagwood. Calling it historic, he said it demonstrates the county’s commitment to public safety.
“We value every employee but public safety is the government’s number one priority,” Hagwood said.
In addition to the wage increase, the supervisors authorized a $1,000 lump-sum payment to eligible Sheriff’s workers who were employed on or before April 10, 2023. The two-year agreement is retroactive to July 1 and extends to June 31, 2025.
It also amends the health insurance benefits and raises the uniform allowance for non-safety, correctional and patrol personnel. The allowance for new deputies and correctional officers increases from $850 to $1,000.
Sheriff Todd Johns greeted the Board’s approval with a huge smile and a simple statement: “I’m grateful. The employees are grateful,” he told the supervisors.
The memoranda of understanding, reached between the county and three Sheriff’s Office employee groups, brings the wages for correctional officers and dispatchers up to the average paid to their counterparts in 10 comparable counties, Johns said. Patrol deputies are still 18 percent below that average, he said.
The unanimous action follows months of public demands to honor the county’s public safety workers with higher wages. Johns has repeatedly blamed low wages for the loss of deputies and correctional officers at the county jail, which forced him to reduce patrols Aug. 30 to a single 10-hour shift.
Since then deputies have been patrolling from noon to 10 p.m. That leaves the county without on-the-street law enforcement for 14 hours a day, from 10 p.m. until noon.
“Long road ahead”
Johns said he hopes to reinstate the traditional two-shift coverage soon, but cited continuing financial challenges for his department. To address them, Supervisor Jeff Engel launched an initiative for the March 5 presidential primary ballot that would raise the countywide sales tax, with the new revenue dedicated solely to the Sheriff’s Office and jail.
The supervisors approved it unanimously Sept. 29.
Increasing the current 7.25 percent sales tax to 8 percent would generate about $2.4 million, all of which would be used for public safety, said Engel, who represents the East Quincy and Graeagle areas.
During the Board’s Oct. 10 discussion, he said supporting public safety and then-Sheriff Hagwood was the reason he ran for office nine years ago.
“Without public safety we have nothing else,” Engel said. He said he hopes to bring the wages in all county departments up to levels that are comparable for comparison counties.
Hagwood began his career in public service as a sheriff’s deputy in 1988; his wage was $9 an hour, he said. The raises approved Oct. 10 for Sheriff’s employees represent the largest percent pay increase he can remember, Hagwood said.
“Never in my lifetime has there been a 20 percent pay increase,” he said.
John was clearly grateful for the raises for his staff but cited the “long road ahead” to approve the March ballot measure. The still unnamed initiative would require a two-thirds vote to pass.
Plumas National Forest highlights fall recreation
plumassun.org 
With weather mellowing from hot to pleasantly warm at lower elevations and a sweet nip in the air up in the mountains, fall weather still offers great recreation opportunities on the Plumas National Forest, according to Public Information Officer Tamara Schmidt.
Hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, seeking out fall colors, and exploring mountain communities and the surrounding forest are classic ways to spend an autumn day. For those willing to brave some lower temperatures and the chance of storms, camping can be fun. Even though PNF recreation staff and concessionaire Outdoors in Plumas are winterizing campgrounds, there are still some sites open this weekend. In addition, some sites that are accessible may be open with a reduction in services.
On the Feather River Ranger District, Wyandotte and Sly Creek campgrounds are open through Oct. 15. Golden Trout Campground is open until weather prevents access.
Almanor Fishing Association Report
John Crotty  10/15/23
Plumas County continues to enjoy spectacular fall weather and it appears we are in for another ten days of the same. Daytime highs reaching into the seventies and overnight lows in the low forties. We will see afternoon winds the next few days, otherwise conditions are ideal.
Water temperatures are hovering around fifty-seven degrees, clarity is unchanged at 12-15’ and water level has increased a couple of tenths over the past fourteen days currently sitting at 4486.22.
Hamilton Branch remains your best shot at catching fish from shore and trollers are catching fish throughout the lake. Pick your poison, fast, slow or anything in between will catch fish. Hardware at 2.5-3 mph, slow trolling plastics and crawlers at one mph and flies and Rapala’s at 1.8 will all get the job done. Fish are scattered throughout the lake and the water column. The best depth for us has been 20-30’, that said we have caught fish letting lines out and bouncing bait off the bottom. Each day is different.
You will experience minor traffic delays on highway 32, longer delays on 70/89 and minimal delays on 36 traveling to Plumas County. Seasonal businesses are closing, call ahead for lodging and dining options around the lake. |
