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Assistance for an addiction, not punishment

Friday, 16 October 2015 01:48 Story and photos by Tom Hartsock Sun Correspondent

Traveling the road from what may be an exposure death caused by an overuse of alcohol to the NCI-run Detox and Treatment Center stirs up a lot of memories from 60 years in Gallup.

Once the journey is complete, however, it is uplifting to realize the gains that have been made in my adopted city and area...

War Heroes Book Signing

Friday, 16 October 2015 01:48 Staff Report

This statue resides in the foyer to the gym at Miyamura High School as an additional honor for Hershey Miyamura, who was held as a prisoner of war by the North Koreans before being repatriated to America. His Medal of Honor was not announced until he was safely home and was presented to him by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Photo Credit: Tom Hartsock

OPVP offer condolences for student killed in NAU shooting

Friday, 16 October 2015 01:47 Staff Report

“The Office of the President and Vice President is deeply saddened by news of a Northern Arizona University student killed in a shooting incident that took place on NAU campus Oct. 9.

All life is sacred and the loss of any life is tragic. Both Vice President Jonathan Nez and I are offering prayers for all those involved and affected by this terrible tragedy,” said President Russell Begaye.

“We want to thank the NAU Police Department and Flagstaff Police Department for responding in a rapid manner. We also want to encourage any students or faculty who have suffered trauma because of the shooting to seek counseling services as they see fit,” said Vice President Nez. “In this...

PETS OF THE WEEK

Friday, 16 October 2015 01:46 Staff Report

Washie

(8295) Washie is beautiful female calico cat

We are currently running a $20 adoption special on adult cats through the end of October.

October is adopt a shelter animal month. Please consider adopting one of our beautiful dogs and cats!

Crimson Peak: Both Sweet and Sour

Friday, 16 October 2015 01:45 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

Rating: «« out of 4 stars

Running Time: 118 min.

I’ve often wondered why the spirits of the deceased are so darn vague in their warnings to loved ones in the movies. They make such a big deal about their appearance, often startling the party being haunted. But then, instead of explicitly stating the threat, warn that one should “beware” of something vague on the horizon. Perhaps they’re on a schedule and can’t float around for very long, or are just taking a wild guess themselves (although their calls always seem to come true), or maybe they simply enjoy messing with people.

Crimson Peak has its share of these moments. On a technical level, the ghosts are rather fantastic...