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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ improves on its predecessor

Friday, 15 January 2021 04:21 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

Rating: ««« out of ««««

Running Time: 151 minutes

This film was released in theaters on Dec. 25 and is also be available for streaming on HBO Max.

Over the past few years, there have been dozens of movies based on comic books. Generally speaking, recent features from the DC Universe (that include superheroes...

Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for January 8, 2021

Friday, 15 January 2021 04:18 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

Welcome back to another year of new Blu-ray and DVD releases. This is actually a busy week with plenty of features arriving in a wide variety of genres. So, since you can’t or likely shouldn’t go out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!

12 HOUR SHIFT: A junkie nurse in Arkansas has an incredibly long and strenuous shift after her cousin approaches her with an elaborate scheme. The relative and his dangerous pals want to pull a heist on the hospital where the lead works and steal various organs to sell on the black market. She attempts to assist in the robbery, but things do not go as planned and the entire group finds...

Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for January 1, 2020

Thursday, 31 December 2020 10:06 gallupsun

Leonard Footracer, 74, of Sanders, Ariz. died Dec. 10.

Thursday, 31 December 2020 07:28 Gallupsun Staff

He was preceded in death by Billy Footracer, Sr. (Father), Eleanor Yazzie Footracer (Mother), Marvin Footracer (Brother), Stanley Murphy (Brother), Elsie Barber (Sister), Albert Footracer (Son), Michelle Footracer (Daughter).

He is survived by his wife: Cornelia Jane Footracer, Sons: Dwight Footracer, Daughters Cornelia J. Brown, Corrina J. Brown, Kelsey F. Footracer. Brothers: Freddy Footracer, Billy Footracer, Jr., Alfred Footracer. Sisters: LaVale Footracer, Janice Murphy, Shirlene Murphy, Ivanna Murphy.

The family will receive no family and friends, due to COVID-19.

The funeral service will be held at the grave site only, due to COVID-19.

Interment/ Entombment Houck Community...

Teaching outside the box

Thursday, 31 December 2020 07:24 By Kevin Opsahl Sun Correspondent

Indian Hills’ Melanie Van Dorp utilizes classroom donations in COVID-19 era

Each month, Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe recognizes one local teacher within the Gallup area for his or her determination to help students go above and beyond. Prospective teachers are nominated by students who feel they deserve to be recognized.

Melanie Van Dorp, a third grade teacher at Indian Hills Elementary School in Gallup, is December’s pick. She spoke to the Gallup Sun about her upbringing, her career path and teaching style.

EARLY LIFE

Van Dorp is a native of Canada, where she grew up in Stony Mountain, Manitoba. She considered herself motivated and a hard-worker when it came to tending the...