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Rusty's Ramblin's

Independent Newsmedia News Editor Rusty Bradshaw shares updates on community issues. Rusty has been reporting for more than 20 years. He received his bachelor’s degree at Eastern Oregon University. He has worked in Arizona since 2004 and joined Independent in 2005.

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Remember them all
Memorial Day has for years been a time people took a moment to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the country. But it should be more than that. As we approach the f ... 		875
Sun City road rage
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies gave at least three citations, maybe more, to golf car drivers for, what one driver confirmed, was driving along the shoulder of the road. I saw three of them ... 		1131
Going to MVD? Bring a book
A root canal might be slightly more enjoyable than a trip to the Motor Vehicles office nearest you. It could be made more pleasant if the state provided precise instructions when sending out letters ... 		1604
Visible tribute
A Sun City resident may have to add another piece to his memorial. You can see it when you drive north on Del Webb Boulevard as you approach White Mountain Road. It was a line of crosses representing ... 		1812
Pieces of living history
Every day we lose as many as 100 of our World War II veterans. I never tire of meeting them, talking with them and thanking them for their service. The legacy they leave is something we should continu ... 		1938
First pitch
With 81 first pitches every season, the special ceremony at the beginning of Arizona Diamondback games could get routine. Last week there was one that was not. Sun City resident Bob Adams was on the f ... 		1910
How much you got?
You know the drill. You pull into a fast food drive-thru and place your order at the talking box below the menu. The disconnected voice asks you if the order is correct on the screen. When you answer ... 		2256
Bet you cannot do without it
The technological revolution is upon us -- big time. But do not give up on some old fashioned ways just yet. As technology began to evolve faster and faster, I have always been slow to climb on the ba ... 		2262
You are welcome for your impatience
When I moved to Arizona and went looking for auto insurance, I was told by my agent that insurance rates were about 17 percent higher in the state than anywhere else in the country. In the nearly nine ... 		2292
Heros in the house
Heros of all kinds were honored by the West Valley Pops Band during its first concert outside of Sun City since dechartering as a club within that community. From the Olympic ballad written for the 19 ... 		2337
Walking for Bobby
OK, here's the thing, I knew I'd have to answer questions about my attire. But I was alking for my brother, Bobby Lewis, who died five years ago of congestive heart failure. So I had to wear the shirt ... 		2322
A Rose by any other name
What's in a name? Apparently a lot for those who affiliate themselves with political parties these days. There has been quite a flurry of letters to the editor and Facebook posts debating whether it i ... 		2397
Give 'til it helps
Today is the day to give. Well, every day is a good day to give. But for the first time, Arizona is calling attention to giving with Arizona Gives Day. Nonprofit organizations all over the state provi ... 		2358
The Sun City adventure ride
When friends and relatives visit and I show them where I work, they are amazed to see the golf cars putting around on the streets of Sun City. It is a sight so foreign to them that it ends up being a ... 		2393

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