home

On Sept. 6, 2011, Nevada Guardsmen Lt. Col. Heath Kelly, 35, Master Sgt. Christian Riege, 38, Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney, 31, and Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67, lost their lives in a senseless crime, when a man entered the Carson City IHOP and opened fire.

Now, eight years later, their memories are kept alive by their friends and family, and by the community they called home.

Dear Editor,

As the owners of Mom and Pop’s Diner for the past twenty years, we have had our ups and downs, as any business does. We have been very lucky to have such a great customer base, and friends. We want to tell all the individuals who have given their moral support that it means so much to Jamesa and myself.

Because the Judge’s verdict has created so much of a stir, it has been better then any kind of advertising money could buy. Everywhere we go, somebody says that this is just wrong, and tells us that it is obvious that it is personally against us.

It was a name I read in “Art Pottery of the United States” by Paul Evans that sent me on a journey. That name was Lois Marion Swart and the reason I read it several times is that she had exhibited at the Syracuse Ceramic Nationals in 1954 from my hometown of Carmichael, California. It was the middle of the 1990’s and I just started dialing the phone book. A man picked up the phone on my second call to a Swart family.

When the families and friends of Lyfe Recovery clients were introduced to the facility, they were sold on the idea that their loved ones would be in a supervised sober environment to help them beat their addictions. However, what Lyfe Recovery turned out to be was a shell, barely meeting the minimum requirements. Unfortunately, for Joe Tummarello, the minimum for his own needs weren’t met during his time at the Carson City based sober-living facility, which allegedly contributed to his death.

Carson City Market Report for the Month of August 2019
Interest Rates remain low which means it’s still a great time to buy for buyers, yet lack of inventory means seller’s still have an advantage when listing their home. We are starting to see the market slow down a little bit and prices are starting to level off.

The Numbers Month to Month and Year to Year
The median sales price for Carson City, NV homes for sale was $343,000 in August 2019 compared to $317,250 during August 2018 and $284,000 in August of 2017. Which is about an 21% increase in 3 years.

On July 25, Joe Tummarello, a long-term client with Carson City-based sober-living facility Lyfe Recovery, passed away at Carson Tahoe Hospital. By all accounts, a month before his death he had been in fine health for a man of 76. He dealt with COPD and needed an oxygen tank to breathe in the high altitude of northern Nevada, but a check-up with his doctors during May of 2019 showed he was nowhere near the brink of death.

However, after being relocated to Carson City from Lyfe Recovery’s Reno facility, Joe’s medication was withheld and he was denied medical intervention after a rapid deterioration of his health, which ultimately, it is alleged, led to his death.

The Carson Senators varsity football team gears up for its first home game of the season against the McQueen Lancers on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Carson’s junior varsity squad plays the Foothill Cougars at 5:30 p.m. The freshman team faces Foothill on the road at 3:30 p.m.

After the basketball team he coached was whistled for an unprecedented technical foul – a “provocative crossover” dribble – Rick Chandler blended two major parts of his professional life. He wrote a column about it.

Chandler was a well-known sportswriter and a highly successful coach. But he also was somewhat of an enigma. Parts of his life were a mystery to friends and peers other than that he was undeniably unassuming and altruistic. He was involved in many things that people didn’t know about for the simple reason that he rarely talked about himself.

Mormon Station State Historic Park is offering a number of exciting interpretive programs this September. Join park staff in the heart of the Genoa National Historic District for history talks, guided walks, and other fun activities!

When Joe Tummarello moved into a sober living home in Carson City called Lyfe Recovery, his friends and family thought he was doing well. However, at the end of July, he wound up in the hospital after his health declined rapidly. His family says this was due to severe neglect at the hands of the owner and manager of the facility. By several accounts, he was denied medical treatment until a senior living home provider stepped in and took him to the hospital, where he died a week later.

The question is: did Joe Tummarello die before his time? And if the answer is yes, then is someone responsible for his demise?

On Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. the Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire will be the final special event of the 2019 Dangberg Summer Festival. A celebration of the Irish, Scottish and Welsh people who helped to settle Carson Valley will offer a day filled with entertainment and activities for all ages.

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada will hold consumer sessions Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Carson City regarding a proposed slight rate decrease for NV Energy customers in Northern Nevada.

A 52-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and drug related charges, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

UPDATE MONDAY: The suspect in custody has been identified as James Bricky, 42. He was arrested for suspicion of attempted murder, domestic battery with substantial bodily harm, battery with a deadly weapon and being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm. He is being held at Carson City Jail. The victim was taken to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center for a stab wound to the neck, and an injury to her head and was later released.
***
UPDATE 7:41PM: The suspect is in custody and is being interviewed, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Craig Lowe. The victim told deputies she was beaten, stabbed and possibly hit with a hammer. Her condition is unknown at this time.
The man was hiding inside the residence when deputies arrived on scene. Officers used a PA system to order the man out of the home. The suspect, who was covered in blood, began shouting and then came out, said Sgt. Lowe. The scene has been secured. Detectives are investigating. His name will be released Monday.
***
Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies and the Carson City Fire Department responded Sunday evening to a domestic battery in the 3100 block of South Carson Street in which a female was stabbed in the neck.

Their shared ancestry to the rich equestrian tradition found in the United Kingdom offers natural synergy to the horsemanship tradition they have in common, but that’s where the trail and spoils split for Kailey Fitzpatrick and Riley McHenry.

An 18-year-old Carson City man and an inmate in the Carson City Sheriff's Detention Facility was booked Friday for suspicion of felony battery by a prisoner, a sheriff's deputy report said.

Happy Saturday, Carson City! We have a beautiful, hot labor day weekend ahead of us with highs of 93 and lows in the mid 50s through Monday. There are tons of great summer-time events this weekend, and enjoy them while you can because Fall is just around the corner!

Check below to see the events through the weekend in Carson City and our surrounding area:

Saturday, August 31

The upcoming Board of Supervisor’s meeting will be held Sept. 5, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, and they’ll be discussing potential purchases and contracts, appointments to the Historic Resources Commission, requests from the Carson City Airport Authority and Public Works, community planning, and more.

A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3300 block of S. Carson Street Thursday afternoon for domestic battery.

Heading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days, which include guided tours at the Nevada State Museum, movie showings at Mills and Schulz Ranch Park, a school supply car cruise and Bingo fundraiser at the Carson Mall, trash pickup at Lake Tahoe, a Rolling Stones tribute band at Carson Nugget, Virginia City’s Labor Day Parade and more!

What’s better than a dog you may ask? Nothing? Wrong! It’s two dogs! Say hello to Hansel and Chester, our Pets of the Week.

Marching forward to the midweek, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 will continue to bring sunny skies with a chance of isolated thunderstorms around the capital city. Ahead for the day includes NNDA's Business Edge breakfast at Carson Valley Inn, A "Lunch and Learn" workshop at Carson Nugget, art showings, a Chautauqua presentation of "Sisters of the Sage" at Dangberg Historic Park, Salsa dancing and more.

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the 700 block of Hot Springs Road for suspicion of being in possession of a firearm while intoxicated after a bullet from a gun was discharged, by accident, into a neighbor's apartment, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

On Sunday, July 14 the Jimenez brothers were involved in a head-on collision with other friends. This occurred during a return trip from Las Vegas. Alberto Jimenez surfed a broken femur along with a serious facial laceration. His brother Alejandro Jimenez will need physical therapy to strengthen his body after the crash.

A 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested late Saturday on a felony fugitive from justice warrant after a standoff with Carson City sheriff's deputies.

The Reno Aces played their final home game of the season like any other, with gleaming smiles.

With a 61-71 record in the Pacific Coast League Pacific Northern Division, Reno is one loss or one Sacramento River Cats win away from being eliminated from playoff contention.

I fell in love last November with some ducks who marched in perfect procession down a red carpet to a fountain in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, and jumped in. They do it every day, and have been doing it for 85 years. To see it, well, it's enough to make an ogre smile.

Stop by the east side of Mills Park today, August 25, take a ride the Carson City and Mills Park Railroad, and then visit the Wungnema House for the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation’s monthly open house, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission fee for the open house, and all are welcome.

Good day Carson City, it is Sunday, August 25, 2019. Sunshine and warm weather continues along with plenty of activities around the Capital City. Today features a morning bike ride, outdoor journaling and adventuring at Riverview Park, a woman's veteran support group meeting at Mills Park, the last day of the Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta del Charro, the KVNC outdoor concert at its Minnesota street studio and the finale of the 2019 Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival. Enjoy your day!

Sierra Music Society continues its popular Salon Series with P’Opera! soloists, delectable small bites, wonderful wines, and fun on Saturday, September 14, from 6 to 9 pm. We will present “Savor” in a beautiful home located in Southwest Reno. For just $75 you will enjoy wine tastings and food pairings.