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In Montgomery, Alabama, in 1957, Martin Luther King, Jr., said to the audience, "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"

Volunteering, helping, and serving play important roles in improving the well-being of individuals and their communities.

National Honor Society President Eleanor Sturm made her opening remarks at the annual NHS induction ceremony Sept. 17 in the CHS Big Gym. Guest Speaker, Greater Nevada Credit Union Vice President Jenny Casselman then addressed the new NHS members and discussed what it means to be a part of such a fantastic organization and the responsibilities of being an NHS member.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada State Board of Education on Thursday approved a regulation to require computer science be included in the Computer Education and Technology course required for graduation from high school.

Old computers, flat-panel televisions, cell phones and electronic waste in general contain toxins such as Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Polyvinyl Chloride, brominated Flame Retardants, and many other materials harmful to humans. Most toxins found in electronic waste are known as persistent, bioaccumulative toxins or PBTs and can be directly traced to a variety of debilitating and deadly diseases.

DLL Technologies, LLC, headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, is 2018 “Best of Computer Repair” winner for San Gabriel Valley, Calif. Industry-leading customer care and technology support services coupled with cost-effective options drove customers to cast the most votes to secure DLL Technologies’ honor.

A few months ago, we decided the Controller’s Annual Report (CAR) should be published in Spanish, as well as English.

As a rule, we think most government documents shouldn’t be rendered in languages other than English. It’s expensive and difficult to do, and in most cases the social value is not great when there are public employees or friends and relatives to help folks with limited English skills.

CARSON CITY — With a theme "The NexGen of Aviation is You" the 2018 Carson City Airport Open House looks to the skies to celebrate the future this Saturday, June 23. The free community, family-friendly event draws thousands of visitors annually, where airplane and aircraft enthusiasts gather to learn about aviation and aerospace related careers.

Bulldog PC Repair, located at 1815 North Carson Street in Carson City, has opened its planned cyber cafe expansion right next door.

When my sister and I were in college, we often had difficulty sharing information by computer. I worked on an Apple Macintosh, while she used an International Business Machines (IBM) unit with a Microsoft Windows operating system.

Sierra Nevada Forums will present "The Internet of Things" this Tuesday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City. This is an opportunity to learn about some of the latest ideas for uses of computers, smart devices and robots. But will this new technology " disrupt" lives? If it does, is this a good or bad thing?

During World War II, German intelligence officers learned to spot American spies from cues as simple as their eating habits.

Westerners commonly used the same hand for the fork as they did the knife, putting one down to pick up the other. Nazi agents observed this subtle behavior, often tipping them off to American spies.

Hold onto your hat, Carson City, we’re in for one heck of a weekend. It’ll be cowboy hats and pioneer bonnets in Genoa for Western Heritage Day. Keep an eye out for Mark Twain, plenty of music, and fun for all. Leis are the preferred accessory for Lei Day at the Nevada State Museum where you’ll be treated to Polynesian surprises and free admission. With three local theater groups performing this weekend, you’re sure to find a performance that’s right up your alley. Read on and be prepared to be bombarded with options.

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I may be dating myself, but I’ve got John Denver’s voice stuck in my head singing ‘Plant a tree for your tomorrow.’ It’s Arbor Day, so Mayor Bob Crowell will be doing just that, planting a tree in Mills Park. The kids of Wild Horse Children’s Theater continue their successful run of Junie B. Jones at the Brewery Arts Center - it’s their final weekend, so don’t miss out. Maddie’s Adoption Days is a state-wide event trying to find forever homes for dogs and cats; you’ll find several local shelters and rescues participating in the free adoption days.

The Carson City Symphony’s Youth Strings Ensemble takes to the stage today for their spring concert, Music is for Life (Goes to the Movies), where you will hear them perform selected scores from our favorite cinema classics like James Bond and the Sound of Music. Teens can learn more about Geology during today’s STEM program at the Carson City Library, and those with a Sewing Certification can join in today’s workshop and walk away with a handy zippered bag.

As spring rolls in, join DeBug Computers in rolling out the clutter. DeBug Computers is helping the community to stay Cyber-safe at no charge. This is your opportunity to help minimize the chance of identity and personal information theft!

Milton Chen, 65, recently started taking jazz piano lessons. He’s learning from an instructor as well as from an app and other online sources.

In honor of Earth Day, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada and ComputerCorps will be hosting a “Recycle for Kids” clothing and electronic recycling event on Saturday, April 28th in the Carson Mall parking lot from 9am to 1pm.

Proceeds from donations benefit mentoring for local at-risk children and electronics for children, the disabled, seniors and others in need.

Internal Controls are a process to provide reasonable assurance on the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations as well as giving reliability of financial reporting and compliance with various laws. All publicly traded companies have internal control requirements since 2002 when the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed by Congress.

While Carson City Library staff members are celebrating being a finalist for the nation’s most prestigious library award, they are also taking note of how they got here.

While Carson City Library staff members are celebrating being a finalist for the nation’s most prestigious library award, they are also taking note of how they got here.

According to Al Fiegehen, chief executive officer of Cubix Corporation in Carson City, the computer industry is about to explode at the same rate it did in the 1980’s when computer technology forever changed the world.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Thursday the launch of GirlsGoCyberStart, an innovative opportunity for young women attending high school in Nevada to discover their talents in cybersecurity and learn about careers in the field through a no-cost online game of discovery called CyberStart.

As we get ready to ring in 2018 and say goodbye to 2017, we want to reflect briefly on the history of the New Year celebration and amuse you with some fun historical facts.

One of the most notable celebrations is that in Times Square in Manhattan. This has been an annual event in New York since 1907.

Nearly every television station will broadcast the “ball drop” in Times Square: A large, lighted crystal ball sliding down a 77-foot pole over the course of the last minute of the year. When the ball reaches the bottom, it is the New Year.

Students probably didn’t even notice them, unless they were curious about a group of people wearing yellow, blue and red vests on a recent morning at Western Nevada College.

While the Carson City Library is closed this week, the staff is busy packing up books, furniture, computers and everything in between in preparation for new floors and new paint.

The rumors of Santa Claus coming to town are true. The jolly old man is making several appearances today, and is feeling photogenic. Take a ride with him at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, join him on the ‘Elf Crawl’ from the Capitol to the Carson Mall, or tell him your wish list at Debug Computers. Adults have a hard choice to make: the monthly downtown wine walk and the Holiday with a Hero Pub Crawl both take place today, and I’m not sure I’d recommend attempting both.

Tis the season for visits with Santa, holiday twinkle lights, and craft fairs and festivals. In order to make your December planning a little easier, take a look at what is coming up in the Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, and Virginia City area. Go deck the halls, get some jingle bells, and wassail away.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for help in identifying a suspect in a vehicle burglary and a credit card fraud investigation.

The Carson City Library is in the running for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, which “honors outstanding libraries and museums that contribute significantly to the wellbeing of their communities.”

Carson City is seeing some of the lowest crimes rates we have experienced in years to include a 30 percent reduction in residential burglaries and 29 percent reduction in commercial burglaries just this year alone.

While we are working hard on solving the thefts and burglaries that have already occurred, we are always looking to improve on how to prevent them from occurring to begin with.