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This map shows the area and powerhouses involved in the Bucks Creek relicensing process that just began, as well as the Lake Almanor relicensing project often simply referred to as 2105, which has been underway for more than a decade. In both instances Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is seeking to renew its license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to operate hydroelectric facilities. Click on map for larger view. Map courtesy Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

Debra Moore

  By law it will take a minimum of five years to relicense the Bucks Creek hydroelectric system and the clock doesn’t even start ticking until Dec. 31, 2013.

  Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 619, includes the reservoirs at Three Lakes, Bucks Lake, Lower Bucks Lake and Grizzly Forebay, as well as the Grizzly and Bucks Creek powerhouses.

  Pacific Gas and Electric Co. holds the license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to operate the system, but it expires Dec. 31, 2018. A new license application must be filed by Dec. 31, 2016, but to start the process, a notice of intent and pre-application document must be submitted no later than Dec. 31 of this year.

  Hunter safety classes are being offered at the Masonic Hall in Greenville, free of charge.

  Registration will be available at the Masonic Hall on May 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. All ages are welcome to participate.

    “Philip Hyde has a rare feeling for the medium of photography. I consider him one of the very best photographers of the natural scene in America.”

—Ansel Adams, 1971

    Plumas Arts will exhibit historically significant photographs by Philip Hyde at the Capitol Arts Center at 525 Main St. in Quincy from May 3 to June 1. Hyde’s photography helped preserve and promote many national parks.

    An opening reception Friday, May 3, 5 – 7 p.m. launches the show. A special presentation by Philip Hyde’s son, David Leland Hyde, will be held at the Capitol Arts Center on Tuesday, May 14, at 6 p.m.

    During his 60-year full-time large-format film photography career Philip Hyde lived with his wife Ardis in Plumas County for 56 years.

  There are few things that more aptly represent the caring fabric of our community than the regular community suppers that take place in the county.

  Especially in the last several years, when times have been tough for many of us, the suppers have offered relief from hunger — not just hunger of the belly, but hunger of the heart. For many, the gathering represents an important social event, offering fellowship and camaraderie.

Laura Beaton

Firefighter injured while fighting SPI fire in Quincy

A firefighter was injured during the assault to extinguish a blaze at Sierra Pacific Industry’s mill in Quincy on Wednesday afternoon, May 1.
    The firefighter, Kristapher Gunn, of Quincy, suffered broken bones in his ankle after he was blown off a ladder and fell to the ground.
    Quincy Fire Chief Robbie Cassou said Gunn was blown off by a water stream from his hose that re-coiled off the building.
    Cassou said the fire broke out at approximately 12:30 p.m. Quincy fire arrived on the scene at 12:36 p.m. The blaze was extinguished by 3:30 p.m.
    Smoke billowed out in thick brown masses from the co-gen substation where the fire is believed to have started, according to a SPI mill worker.
    A couple dozen people congregated at the junction of N. Mill Creek Road and Danny Court where the smoke was clearly visible.