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GREENSPACE River restored Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful hosted its annual Truckee River Cleanup Day on Sept. 29 with more than 600 people in attendance. According to a statement from KTMB, volunteers cleared more than 13 tons of garbage from the river. Volunteers on kayaks and members of the Truckee River Flyfishers also pulled out items such as shopping carts and tires from the river. “Park staff report, due to an increase in park usage, the amount of litter in area parks has increased,” the statement read. The statement went on to encourage the community to be more aware of litter. Volunteers cleaned more than 20 miles of the river from Crystal Peak Park in Reno to Lockwood Park in Sparks.
Power’s out A “Stop Smart Meters” demonstration was held on South Virginia Street last weekend, in conjunction with the National Day of Action to Stop Smart Meters held on Oct. 4, organized by StopSmartMeters.org. An email sent out from Joannah Schumacher of No Smart Meters NV said, “Stonewalled by the system, concerned individuals take to the street! Concerned individuals are attempting to call to the attention of the general public the grave violation of our constitutionally protected First Amendment and Fourth Amendment Rights (of redress of grievances and to be secure in your home respectively).” Nevada opposition against smart meters started over a year ago (“Gridlocked,” Jan. 5; “Grid lines,” July 19) after residents in California were concerned about the potential health risks of smart meters, claiming that the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the devices was making people sick. But many scientists and numerous studies have ruled out any threat to health, noting that any ailments related to smart meters are psychosomatic. The disclaimer on StopSmartMeters.org states, “This website is intended to help advance knowledge and stimulate further research. While all reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure the validity of the information given, no warranty is given towards its accuracy. It is not intended to substitute for medical or legal advice nor as a final statement with regard to possible prevention and avoidance recommendations or potential biological effects.”
—Ashley Hennefer ashleyh@newsreview.com
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ECO-EVENT Western Nevada College Specialty Crop Institute will host a workshop on the farm on Oct. 13. The event will include a classroom lecture and a site visit to the Lattin Farms Fall Festival, including a trip through the corn maze. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., WNC Fallon campus, 160 Campus Way. $35 if registered by Oct. 5, $45 after Oct. 5. Lunch is included. Seating is limited, and registration is required. Visit http://www.wnc.edu/ce/sci/2012_special_events_workshop.php to register.
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