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- Many children go undiagnosed and unidentified; they are penalized for inappropriate behavior though symptomatic.
- 42% of diagnosed students graduate with a high school diploma.
- 48% of diagnosed students drop out of school.
- 50% will serve jail time after leaving school; 20% serve sentences prior to leaving school.
- Currently 12 % of children in America under the age of 18 have a diagnosable
mental illness.
- Among the US population, mental illness impacts 1 in 4 individuals.
- 50% of adult cases of mental illness had signs and symptoms by age 14.

Vincent J. Doyle, former CFO of Morton & Pitalo, was sentenced on Wednesday by United States District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to 51 months in prison for mail fraud arising out of his embezzlement from his former employer of more than $2.5 million. Doyle was also ordered to pay over $2.5 million in restitution.

What does it take to feed nine billion people? How does our food system encourage California agriculture to remain globally competitive, while reducing poverty in low-income countries? How can we deliver healthier outcomes for malnourished communities in Asia and Africa, while reducing rising obesity rates around the world? A food system that meets growing global demand must lower our environmental footprint as well.

Sign-ups for both kindergarten and transitional kindergarten in Lake Tahoe Unified Schools will be held May 4 - May 8.

To be eligible for enrollment a child must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2015. If your child will turn five years of age between September 2 and December 2, 2015, they qualify for transitional kindergarten which is a two year Kindergarten program located at Tahoe Valley Elementary School.

To register, California Law requires that:

1. You bring child's birth certificate;

Join us on Monday, May 4 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Lake Tahoe’s Paint and Sip Studio for an evening dedicated to the League to Save Lake Tahoe. Enjoy a glass of wine while painting a picture of our beloved Lake Tahoe. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the League and directly benefit efforts to protect and preserve Lake Tahoe now and for future generations.

Register today at Lake Tahoe Paint & Sip online or call 530-600-0662, tickets are $40 per person. Wine and beer available for purchase.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

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No Report

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6:36 p.m. - Pornography Found - Heavenly Mountain Resort - A HEAVENLY SKI RESORT EMPLOYEE LOCATED SUSPECTED CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ON A FOUND I-POD TOUCH.

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Learn how to design and install Best Management Practices (BMPs) for homes and small businesses in a series of workshops being presented by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in coordination with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Nevada Tahoe Conservation District.

Due to limited grant funding, this will be the last year the workshops for both the contractor and the do-it-youselfers will be held. The workshops will also be the last time businesses can qualify for the BMP Installation Service Providers List by having at least one supervisor per business attend.

An armed suspect robbed the Pizza Hut in Gardnerville at gunpoint on March 23, asking the clerk for all the money from the cash register.

At 8:15 p.m., the unknown man entered the restaurant located at 1362 Hwy 395 in Gardnerville, NV. After getting the money he left the store on foot, out of view.

An undisclosed amount of money was taken.

The suspect is described as 5'10 or 5'11 inches tall, medium build, wearing dark sunglasses, a dark gray or black pullover hoodie, a navy blue neckerchief and a solid white neckerchief.

This Webinar will focus on alcohol and drug testing in the workplace. The learning objectives will include identifying the costs/risks to businesses’ associated with having employees who are substance abusers. Also, inform employers on how to introduce an alcohol and drug testing program at their company and familiarize employers with the state laws of workplace drug testing. Lastly the webinar will discuss recent judicial decisions in cases challenging an employer’s drug testing policy. The webinar will be held from 12:00pm-1:00 pm. Cost: $45.

This free small business tax seminar is sponsored by the California Board of Equalization, the City of South Lake Tahoe, South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce and Tahoe Chamber. Register Here.

Topics include:

-Avoiding sales and use tax problems

-Forms of ownership

-Social media marketing

-Employee or independent contractor

-Loan programs and services

-Better business through better records

Who should attend?

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This webinar will focus on the common misunderstood aspects of Nevada’s various leave laws. The leave laws that will be reviewed for employers will include the FMLA, ADA , and other state law leaves. This program is pending HRCI approval. $45 to attend the Webinar. Can't Attend The Live Webinar? Cd's & Mp3 Recordings Are Available To Purchase. Please register online: www.suttonhague.com/events/|email:yvette@suttonhague.com| or by phone [702-270-3065].

The League to Save Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Community College are offering a course, “Water Quality Monitoring of Streams and Lakes (GEG 107),” to provide students skills applicable for entry level field, environment and science technician job duties with Tahoe resource agencies.

This webinar will include new legislation and trends in Nevada affecting employers and business owners. The webinar will also inform of new judicial case decisions and the relevant impact for employers and business owners. The webinar will educate employers and business owners in the area of prudent employment practices and will address compliance issues. The webinar will be held from 12:00pm-1:00 pm. Cost: $45. Please register online: www.suttonhague.com/events/; email: yvette@suttonhague.com; or by phone 702-270-3065 OR 559-325-0500

TahoeChamber has partnered with Lake Tahoe Community College - Connect Community Education to bring you a three part QuickBooks Workshop.

Learn to use QuickBooks properly and with confidence from an Expert Instructor. Each class will be held at LTCC from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on each of the following days:

March 11
Beginning QuickBooks - Part One: Set Up
In this workshop, participants will learn how to create and customize a chart of accounts, enter and pay bills, use a check register, apply payments, make deposits, and reconcile bank statements.

March 18

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There is an increase in illegal sales of tobacco products in El Dorado County, including South Lake Tahoe.

County health and law enforcement officials released the results of a recent operation where trained youth volunteers, aged 14-17, went into stores to purchase cigarettes. Of the 142 retail stores the youth went into, 32 stores sold them tobacco.

This presentation will (1) educate business owners on the value of arbitration and how it can avoid costly litigation if used effectively; (2) Educate business how to effectively implement alternative dispute resolution programs; (3) Discuss arbitration statutes, rules, and case law. The presentation will also include the most common mistakes to avoid on employee handbooks and how to effectively and legally avoid the court room. Please register online: www.suttonhague.com/events/, email: yvette@suttonhague.com; or by phone 559-325-0500.

When the women competing on the Amgen Tour of California make their two-day stop in South Lake Tahoe, hundreds of local volunteers will be there to make sure the even is successful.

The two Lake Tahoe stages cover a total of 124 miles with the first on Friday, May 8, circumnavigating the Lake; the second is two-laps through South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, Calif., the town seven miles west of South Shore on Saturday, May 9.

There are some big running events in South Lake Tahoe this summer and Barton Health is providing the tools needed to perform safely and at your peak.

The community is invited to join Barton Health’s “Train for an Event Fitness Challenge” from March to June.

“Whether you are just getting off the couch or a seasoned athlete, this program is designed to motivate you and make you game day ready for one of our local race events,” said Krista Carson, Barton Health’s program coordinator.

Presented by Attorneys Brett Sutton and Jared Hague of Sutton Hague Law Corporation is a live webinar that can be accessed through phone, computer, laptop or tablet.

This webinar has been approved for 2 HRCI Credits. Get all of your supervising staff certified in one session. Also, sexual harassment training will meet all requirements for mandatory supervisor training under California and Nevada law. All proceeds will go to the Marjoree Mason Center.

$45 per line

To Register:
Online:
suttonhague.com/events/
Call:(702) 270-3065

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Join TahoeChamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to Chamber members. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals.

Each month TahoeChamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. This month's location will be Blue Angel Cafe!

RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people. Visit TahoeChamber.org to register now!

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Learn how to make the most out of your booth at the Business EXPO during a trade show workshop on March 5 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the chamber office.

FREE for EXPO registrants that register on or before February 27. The cost will be $15 thereafter.

For more information please visit TahoeChamber.org

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Vail Resorts announced the opening of the Terrain Park and Mombo Trail just in time for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, one of the biggest winter weekends in South Lake Tahoe.

Groove Park is Heavenly’s most popular progression park, providing an ideal learning environment for beginners with a variety of features including five rails, one bonk and two jumps.

Join TahoeChamber and its ambassadors at the Members Meet Up Lunch, an intimate networking session exclusive to Chamber members. This monthly event offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their businesses to a dynamic group of professionals.

Each month TahoeChamber will choose a local restaurant to host these networking events. This month's location will be Toast Tahoe!

RSVP as soon as possible, as these events are capped at 25 people. Visit TahoeChamber.org to register now.

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Find out how stem cells function to heal tissues in animals and people at the next lecture series held at the Tahoe Environmental Research Center in Incline Village on January 15.

Dr. Dori Borjesson from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine will speak about current veterinary clinical trials using stem cells to treat inflammation and spinal cord injury in small and large companion animals.

Borjesson is a veterinarian and Professor at UC Davis, specializing in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy.