AVA TO HOST CHAMBER MIXER
In addition to enjoying the food and frivolity of a good chamber mixer, folks attending the Dec. 17 open house at American Valley Aviation will also have a chance to meet William Pierce, the new chief executive officer. It’ll be held at the Quincy facility from 5-7 p.m.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES, ACTIVITIES
Members of Chester High School’s Interact Club, a very active youth division of the Rotary Club, are once again selling See’s candy this holiday season. This is one of their many fundraisers to help fund the service club’s local and international projects. The candy is available and on display at a number of Chester-area businesses.

x Cherrys’ Garden on North Valley Road in Greenville is having an open house Saturday, Dec. 13, noon-6 p.m.

x PAWS is having its annual open house Friday, Dec. 12, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Join them at their East Quincy “cathouse” for some holiday cheer!

x And while you are out and about this Friday, be sure to stop by the Plumas County Courthouse for the 44th annual Wassail Bowl. Sometime between 5-7 p.m., while enjoying yourselves and the refreshments, the Quincy Chamber will announce the recipients of the prestigious Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year honors.

x A collection of local businesswomen, some with home-bases businesses, are holding a Holiday Gift Fair with lots of refreshments and holiday cheer and a chance to win a gift basket. It’s Sunday, Dec. 14, noon-5:00 p.m. at 17565 Pioneer Road, between Crescent Mills and Greenville. For more information, call Cassie, 284-6322.

A LITTLE CLARIFICATION NEEDED
Last week I reported Dr. Farzad Sabet is a “new orthopedic doc in Chester.” We now understand Dr. Sabet is a physiatrist, not an orthopedist. He is an M.D. specializing in non-surgical musculoskeletal treatment, which is pain management utilizing a variety of modalities. It is common for these professionals to work with orthopedic surgeons during the treatment of spinal problems who are attempting to avoid surgical intervention. Dr. Sabet is with the Shasta Orthopaedic, working in its Chester office.


BANK RELEASES SCENIC CALENDAR
Plumas Bank’s fourth annual photo calendar this year features Nature’s Harmony in “Plumas Bank Country.” Richard McCutcheon was the winner of the $100 cash prize offered in a random drawing of those photogs selected. The other winners whose photos were selected and featured include (chronologically in the months they appear): Karen Hicks (cover); Dick Daniel; Deborah Housen; Michelle Riendeau; Kathleen Smith; Kristen Stelzriede; Ralph Levy; Carolyn Gibbs; Mike Willhoit; Jessica Nelson and John Zeis. A $25 donation was made in each winner’s name to a charity of his or her choice.
Be sure to pick up your free copy of the new 2009 Photo Calendar at your local Plumas Bank office today!

WE TOSS ‘EM, THEY’RE AWESOME!
Ken and Nancee George, the ever popular and community-minded proprietors of Quincy’s Pizza Factory, just returned from San Francisco where they attended a company convention for franchise operators. They met with vendors and were introduced to several new products they will serve at their Main Street restaurant.

COSMETOLOGIST JOINS SALON
Portola’s Park Place Salon owner Vickey McKinley welcomes Megan Brennan to her staff. Megan is a licensed cosmetologist offering hair care tailored for the entire family and each individual’s specific taste.

MORE ANNIVERSARIES TO HONOR…
Two years ago, Steve and Hope Smith opened Club Roost, a nightclub in downtown Quincy. With its front lounge, The Retro Room, patrons can relax and enjoy their favorite libation surrounded by nostalgic pictures and memorabilia from performers like Dean Martin and The Rat Pack. Sports enthusiasts can venture downstairs to the Backdoor Sports Bar to let their hair down in an atmosphere fitting the name — eight big screen televisions, pool table, darts, shuffleboard and, of course, cribbage boards.

x It was just a year ago when Sheryl Flint re-located her Indian Valley business, A Room Full of Yarn, to Margie Meeker’s Country Style Salon.

x Richard McCutcheon, the Indian Valley-based businessman and author, is celebrating his 10th anniversary with Richard’s Gifts. He sells an assortment of products engraved with your photographs. This past year he has added personalized greeting cards and framed photos.