Business Scene for the week of 8/8/18

New manager named
Marci Walton is the new manager for Waste Management’s Quincy, Greenville and Chester Feather River Disposal operations. She has been with the company for 14 years, most recently in Chico as a route manager. Marci said she is a “hands-on” leader, explaining that she wouldn’t ask her employees to do anything she wouldn’t do herself. She also prides herself on being a people person and a team builder with a clear focus on safety and customer service. She and her husband Bob share five grown children all living in the Paradise area. Photo by Mike Taborski

QUICK SUMMER VACATION

Kara Rockett-Arsenault, owner of Barn Owl Books, and her husband David Arsenault, owner of Feather River Outdoors, are taking a short family vacation later this month so both Main Street Quincy businesses will be closed from Aug. 20 thru Aug. 26.

… AND SPEAKING OF BARN OWL BOOKS

Kara says that for those who like the convenience of shopping online, but still want to support locally owned businesses like Barn Owl Books she’s made it a bit easier. You can now visit barnowlbookshop.com where you will find an extensive selection of paperback and hardback books and audio books from her store online.

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LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Josh and Kelly Hunter, the new owners of The Peak in downtown Graeagle, host a summer concert series every Friday and Saturday, from 6 to 9 p.m., in their outdoor venue while enjoying wine, beer and perhaps a fine cigar from their extensive selection.

This Friday enjoy the sounds of me&you, the brother and sister duo that blends their folk, Americana and country roots for all to enjoy.

On Saturday, singer, songwriter and guitarist Heather McAdams will entertain guests with an eclectic show of popular songs and originals ranging from jazz and blues to pop and rock and roll.

TECHNIQUE RELIEVES TENSIONS

Natasha Holland, DPT, offers CranioSacral Therapy by appointment at Plumas Physical Therapy. She said CST is a light touch approach that releases tensions deep in the body that include migraines and headaches, chronic neck and back pain, spinal cord injuries, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and other conditions. Plumas Physical Therapy has offices in Quincy and Graeagle.

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AUTO BODY REPAIRS IN CHESTER

Pete Neely has made a slight change to the name of his Chester business; Almanor Certified Welders is now known as Almanor Auto Body & Welding. With extensive previous experience as an auto body collision repair technician, Pete has added that service to his Main Street shop featuring Deltron’s PPG paint system and downdraft paint booth designed for any collision repair job that leaves a lustrous clear finish. His certified welding shop also offers a mobile service in their fully equipped service truck.

AN EVENING WITH WINE MAKERS

On Sunday, Aug. 12, and on Sunday, Sept. 9, Cuccia’s Restaurant will host an evening with wine makers in the Old Barn at Sierra Valley Farms. It’s a special evening where you can enjoy tasting some exceptional wines while enjoying appetizers with your friends. For tickets and more information go to sierravalleyfarms.com.

FRC NETWORK FAIR COMING

Feather River College invites local businesses, organizations and service providers to meet with incoming college students during the Network Fair at the New Student Orientation Day on Friday, Aug. 17, from 9 – 10 a.m. Contact Connie Litz at 283-0202, ext. 317, to participate. It’s a perfect way to welcome them to Plumas County while showing them what you have to offer.

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FREE EVERY MONDAY IN AUGUST

Indian Valley Thrift Shop Manager Linda Bridges is doing something very special each Monday during August. That day customers can help themselves to free clothes, but with a limit of four bags per customer. You will find this clean, well-stocked store in the heart of downtown Greenville right across the street from the famous Sterling Sage and next door to the Indian Valley Museum.