July 4th Parade Registration and T-Shirt Sales
Register Now for Chester 4th of July Fun Run
The Almanor Recreation and Park District’s 42nd annual Chester 4th of July Fun Run will take place at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The one mile run/walk will start on the Collins Pine lawn and proceed down Chester’s historic Main Street to the finish at the Bidwell House.
Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and enjoy refreshments at the finish line. Registration is open now at www.chesterfunrun.com. Registration ends on June 30th. Last year’s event drew over 400 participants of all ages and abilities, with many dressed in costume or their favorite 4th of July colors.
Catch of the Week
Captain Rob Ayers  10 year old Jaxon Sullivan holding a beautiful Lake Almanor rainbow trout. This was Jaxon's first trip to the Lake. He enjoyed Father's Day with his dad at Plumas Pines.
Town Trivia
Katherine Sansone
No winner this week to answer he was one of the last holdouts when Great Western Power was buying property in Big Meadows. He returned to Chester becoming the first deputy sheriff; and was also known for a dance hall he operated in the 1920s and30s. Question is Who was Isaac Speegle? This week sponsor is Lake Almanor Ace Hardware offering a $10 gift certificate.
This week’s answer: This man separate from Julius Howells was also interested in the potential development of a hydroelectric system using Feather River.
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
Whether you need BBQ accessories, the best seasoning for a special dinner, or one of our NEW Yeti colors to add to his collection, we've got it!
417 Main Street Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3955
Open
8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Saturday
10:00am-4:00pm Sunday
Ayoobs Intermountain Hardware
Customer Appreciation Day on Friday 6/16 was a huge success. To view more pictures and the winners of the raffle, please click here.
Lake Almanor Fitness Center
For those of you spending the summer here in beautiful Lake Almanor, make time for yourself to stay in shape. Lake Almanor Fitness Center offers a complimentary personal training session and consultation when you join for three months. They are also open Sundays. Call 530-258-3900 to make an appointment today!
June 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.
Calendar of Events Import
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
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.
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Bits & Pieces
Mark Your Calendars! Free Concert in the Park July 20th
Think of Dwight Yoakam, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Alabama in one band, add a few of their originals from the album Country Boy, and you have California Country. They are band that loves to entertain and audiences go away wanting more. Brought to you by the Lake Almanor Community Foundation.
Farmers Market
Brought to you by Lake Almanor Area Chamber and our Community Partners and Platinum Members
Every Thursday from 4-7pm at Chester Park
Booth fees are $25 per week. Click here to register or call 530-208-5330.
Elks Fish Fry
We’re going “Cod”
Friday Night - June 30th
164 Main St. – Old Town Chester
Doors & Bar Open: 5:00 pm
Dinner Served Starting: 5:30pm
$14.00 includes tax and tip…..
2 Beer Battered Cod Filets, French Fries, Coleslaw & Garlic Toast
Chester Elks Lodge July 4 Festivities
Enjoy the Elks Pancake Breakfast at the lodge on Main Street from 8:00 to 11:00am. Guests will be served two pancakes, scrambled eggs, two sausages, juice and coffee for $14.00. Bloody Mary's will be poured, on site only, for $8.00. After parade, Elks hosts the annual Crafts Fair and Barbecue at Chester Park. Hot dog or polish dog, chips and soda for $10:00. Beer Wagon by the barbecue with draft beer or glass of wine for $5.00. Tax included on all meals.
Plumas News Articles to Read
Board discusses feral cat problem
Supervisors approve new hires, ordinance for Seneca
Chester Friends of Library Book Sale is June 24-25
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 4th of July 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 Fireworks Show, please visit www.lakealmanorarea.com/4th-of-july
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 Community Foundation - A Generous Supporter of the Chamber and Community
Lake Almanor Area Chamber Board of Directors 
The Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce has been providing many community-wide special events to our community and we look forward to coordinating many more in the months to come. However, many of these events would not have been obtainable without the very generous support of the Lake Almanor Community Foundation (LACF). Because of the LACF the Chamber has been the recipient of several donations and support that have included:
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Over $2,700 to purchase outdoor furniture and a propane firepit for the ice rink in Chester Park.
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A total of $175 in ice skate tickets for under-resourced youth to be able to participate.
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A $1,000 donation to the Fireworks Fund for upcoming July 4.
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Sponsorship of a Free Concert with band California Country for the Farmer’s Market on July 20 in Chester Park.
The mission of the Lake Almanor Community Foundation (LACF) is to encourage philanthropic contributions to enhance the quality of life in the Greater Lake Almanor Basin and support services in our community. LACF is a California corporation with a 501 (c)(3) designation allowing contributions to be tax-deductible. Each year The Foundation accepts applications from organizations in order to distribute funds and/or in-kind goods to those in need. For more information about LACF, please visit contact lakealmanorcf@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083149606903
On behalf of the Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I would like to thank the Lake Almanor Community Foundation for their continued support to and commitment to our community.
With much appreciation!
Anne Kassebaum
Executive Director
Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce
Energy Solutions Heating, Air & Solar Inc. has a great Open House
"Thank you team, friends, customers for stopping by our open house to celebrate our comeback. We are happy to be back! A huge thank you to our team because you made it possible." - Energy Solutions Heating, Air & Solar Inc.
Board Member of the Month - Terra Ayers
Terra Ayers, Chamber Board Director
What is your current job role? I am the HR Site Partner for Collins Pine. My role, aside from assisting folks in a plethora of inquiries is to ensure that HR policy and procedure in Chester is aligned with leadership in the organization.
When did you join the Chamber Board? February of 2023
How long have you lived in Chester? I have lived in the area full time for 2.5 years. Before then, I visited frequently.
What do you love to do in your spare time? In my spare time, I love to read and volunteer. I also enjoy outings with good friends and am looking to purchase a motorcycle. I lost my last one in the Camp Fire and cannot wait to hit the open road again!
Anything else you'd like to share with our readers? It is an honor to get to know and share time with several of the savvy business leaders in the area. I truly enjoy being of service and helping in any way possible.
Tim Talks on Tuesdays from The Almanor Foundation
Katherine Sansone, TAF 
The Almanor Foundation is introducing Tim Talks on Tuesdays – well he talks on other days too but so far, our posts will be on Tuesdays. We encourage you to listen to what Tim has to say for a fun way to start your day. These “talks” or random thoughts about topics of the day are still evolving so we invite you to follow Tim and see where it goes! https://www.facebook.com/TheAlmanorFoundation
The Jimi James Band Headlines First “Bandshell” of the Season
By Katherine Sansone 
Sunday night June 25th is the first concert in the 2023 Bandshell series “Music Under the Stars” hosted by the Lake Almanor Community Foundation. The Jimi James Band is the featured group with the concert beginning at 7:00pm at REC 1 inside the gate of LACC. This week thank you to Lake Almanor Ace Hardware for adult raffle items. $20/36 tickets; $10/15; $6/5. The cost is $10 per car.
The Almanor Foundation News
The Almanor Foundation 
July 4th Fireworks
It’s fireworks time . . . a much-loved tradition in the Lake Almanor basin. Started over 45 years ago, the fireworks extravaganza off the peninsula is just one of the many July 4th traditions that makes this holiday special to many families who have participated and enjoyed the festivities for generations. To keep this time-honored tradition going, we need your support to fund the fireworks so we can continue our oohs and aahs as we enjoy this display that lights up the sky.
To donate visit https://almanorfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/173231-lake-almanor-area-fireworks
Big Band Boogie at Farmers Market
Come see reps from The Almanor Foundation this week at the Farmers Market and get your ticket for the Big Band Boogie. Hosted by TAF to support their efforts and mission, this will be the event of the season! https://almanorfoundation.org/event/big-band-boogie/
Almanor Fishing Association Report
John Crotty  6/18/23
While Bailey Creek and the Super Ditch still have water flowing, they have both slowed to a trickle. Volume through both Hamilton Branch and the North Fork of the Feather has also slowed to a more seasonal level. Lake level continues to rise, currently sitting at 4492.61, a little more than eight feet higher than last year on the same date. Water temperatures remain in the mid-sixties, clarity fluctuates throughout the lake.
For you fly anglers the Hex Hatch is just getting started along the west shore. I spoke with Lance Gray of Lance Gray & Company, and they are finally seeing Hex activity. Fish are already keying in on both Hex larvae and emerging flies. Afternoon winds have made for challenging conditions. The Hexagina Hatch on Almanor is like none other, when conditions are right, you can see literally thousands of bugs emerging at dusk with rainbows, browns, bass, bats, ducks, grebes, and geese feasting on these tender morsels.
Trollers continue to target fish on the west side of the lake with Red Bank receiving the majority of the pressure. Slow trolling crawlers, king worms and plastics off the bottom have been producing fish. As the Hex Hatch improves along the west shore trollers will begin targeting fish from Flag Island to the tip of Almanor West.
Shore fishermen continue to target fish at the Super Ditch where it enters Almanor, off the Causeway and Hamilton Branch. As water temperature increases fishing at the Branch will improve. Crickets, crawlers, power bait and hardware will all catch fish.
We are going to see a cooling trend this week with Mondays high not reaching sixty degrees, winds will be a problem early in the week. Highways 70 & 89 have had restrictions and closures check with Caltrans before traveling both. 36 has minimal delays. Canyon Dam and Almanor West USFS ramps are open. The high water is creating lots of navigational hazards and while the thermometer says otherwise summer is here. Patience is mandatory at the ramp and on the water.
Updated: RFQ/P Solicitation Email: Licensed Timber Operator
Seneca Healthcare District The Seneca Healthcare District (“District”) is requesting statements of qualifications and proposals (“RFQP”) from qualified persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, or professional organizations to provide special services as described below and in the form of agreement attached to this email (“Services”):
Timber Removal per attached prior to initiation of construction activities for the Seneca Hospital District replacement facility in Chester, CA.
Licensed Timber Operator (LTO) Scope of Work will begin on or around July 24, 2023 with a training by a SHD-contracted Biological Consultant in compliance with below mitigation measures, will continue with presence at a Ground Breaking Ceremony tentatively planned for July 25, 2023 at which the first tree will be removed, and will complete with cutting and removal of onsite trees as further defined within the mandatory site walk as defined below. This schedule for scope of is estimated at 3 weeks, with input needed within proposal on variance from that. CALFIRE has approved the project’s Timber Conversion Plan, and Timber Harvest Plan approval is pending and expected around the end of June 2023.
The District reserves the right to award the Services to a single firm, to award portions of the Services to more than one firm, or to not award any portion of the Services to any firm.
Statement of Qualifications
Please provide the district with a statement of qualifications (“SOQ”) that includes the following:
- A comprehensive five-year summary of the firm’s litigation, arbitration, and negotiated/settled history with previous clients. State the issues in the litigation, the status of the litigation, names of parties, and outcome.
- Any comments or objections to the form of agreement attached to this email ("Agreement"). PLEASE NOTE: The District will not consider any substantive changes to the form of Agreement if they are not submitted at or before this time.
Fee Schedule & Proposal
A non-mandatory/voluntary site walk is scheduled for Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 9am, meeting at 199 Reynolds Road, Chester, CA in the Seneca Healthcare District Administration Office, RSVP to lisa@building-rx.com by Monday June 19, 2023 at 3pm. Please provide a proposal (“Proposal”) setting forth the following:
- A proposed lump sum contract amount for defined scope of work.
- All costs, expenses, or other charges that firm would charge the District in addition to your firm’s fee.
- Copy of DIR registration.
- Copy of California state-issued timber operator license.
- Certificate of Insurance, minimum limits as defined in attached contract.
- Schedule for work
- Add-Alternate for stump removal as described in Scope of Work below (optional)
Scope of Work
The onsite trees on the 10-acre future site of the Seneca Hospital as identified on the attached site plan/tree inventory will be removed under this scope of work. Tree removal to include removal of trees (cut to no higher than 2’-3’ above grade) and tree debris.
Selected LTO will be responsible for removing and disposing of all trees and resulting debris for trees included within the contracted scope of work.
- Hours of operation are as indicated in the following Mitigation Measure:
Monitoring Measure NOI-1: The District shall seek to limit the potential noise impacts of construction activities on surrounding land uses. Construction shall occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends or on federally recognized holidays. Exceptions shall be allowed if it can be demonstrated that construction outside of these time periods is necessary to alleviate traffic congestion and safety hazards.
- Dust Control is as required by NSAQMD Rule 226 (attached).
- Site access/egress for contracted scope of work is per attached .png showing route to back side of the hospital. Needed signage (as indicated by an “x” on the .png) is the responsibility of the selected LTO. Traffic on this route is limited to 10mph. Coordination with SHD is available to have branches cut or potentially fence lines opened if access is hindered along this route.
- Prior to start of work, SHD will have in place staking to indicate the property line. All work shall be contained within that boundary.
- Existing saplings (and stumps within optional add alternate – see below), even if not indicated on the provided site plan, shall be removed within the (pink) graded area and at the South edge of the property. Additionally, saplings (and tree stumps within optional add alternate – see below) directly adjacent to/surrounded by trees being removed within the (green) non-graded area shall be removed.
- If provided schedule is viewed by bidding LTO as infeasible, alternate schedule shall be provided within the bidder’s proposal.
- Biology Report is attached for reference.
- Minimum spec for removal of debris is >1” diameter and/or 3’ length. Within reason, pine needles remaining will be addressed outside of LTO scope.
- All workers employed on this project must be paid the prevailing wage determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, according to the type of work and location of the project. General Prevailing Wage Rate Determinations applicable to this project may be obtained from the DIR website at http://www.dir.ca.gov
- If your firm is considering subcontracting with another firm, please note that you will need to submit a joint proposal to reflect that intention.
A bid alternate can (optionally) be submitted for removal of stumps of those trees cut. For this scope, stumps shall be removed to a minimum depth of twelve inches below the grading plane. Ground shall be leveled and holes filled. SHD reserves the right to have onsite observation/testing of holes being filled at stump removal sites.
One onsite training meeting with Contracted Biological Consultant prior to commencing work will be required of all involved timber harvesting personnel. This training session will be approximately 15 minutes in length plus Q&A.
Participation within the ground-breaking ceremony tentatively planned for July 25, 2023 at which the first tree will be removed by selected LTO.
We request that your firm submit an electronic proposal in PDF format to lisa@building-rx.com by July 7, 2023 at 5 pm PST.
Process and Deadline
This RFQP is not a formal request for bids or an offer by the District to contract with any firm responding to this email request. The District intends to choose one or more firms that respond to this RFQP and may conduct follow-up interviews with responding firms in its discretion. The District will provide its form of agreement to firm(s) that the District chooses to perform all or some of the Services. Any award of a contract will be subject to the District’s Board’s approval.
Any/All questions to be put in writing to the District c/o Lisa Lazalier at lisa@building-rx.com.
Please email your SOQ and Proposal to the District c/o Lisa Lazalier at lisa@building-rx.com by 5:00 p.m., July 7, 2023.
Please reach out to us with any questions, to receive a full copy of the RFQ/P.
Lisa Lazalier, Business Development & Marketing Specialist
(931)247-0684
lisa@building-rx.com
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