http://kdminer.com en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 19:16:56 GMT Daily feed of articles. No commercial use of these feed links is permitted without the written permission of the publisher. http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56379 In an April 26 Arizona Republic news story, state Sen. Kelli Ward was quoted as saying she believes that Medicaid offers "substandard care" and that expanding it reduces the incentive for people to improve their circumstances and get off the public dole. Opinion Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56380 With reference to Lois Leggett's letter to the editor, May 3, I have two words for her: Job Security. Opinion Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56365 As president of the Kingman-Golden Valley Association of Realtors, I felt obligated to respond to the recent comments by the City Council regarding property taxes and the possibility that a tax may be put on the ballot to the citizens of Kingman. Opinion Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56340 Several weeks ago, Dani Curling, one of our 8th grade students at White Cliffs Middle School, was diagnosed with Stage IV Leukemia. Since that time she has been hospitalized in Las Vegas. Opinion Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56341 As the 2013 school year comes to a close, I would like to take a moment to tell the KHS track and field team how proud we (all of Kingman, I hope) are of all of you. Opinion Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56342 The North West Arizona Builder's Association would like to offer a great big thank-you-so-much for all your amazing contributions and selfless giving of your time and efforts concerning the building and eventual raffling off of the Children's Playhouse at the Home and Garden Show at the Mohave County Fairgrounds April 19-21. Opinion Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56343 On May 3, I was driving north on Andy Devine, when a baby kitten came running toward the front of my car. Opinion Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56344 Krystal Burge and Jamie Taylor, at Black Mountain School we are continually inspired by the dedication and generosity of our community partners who answer the call to give again and again. Opinion Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56308 Melissa Summerson, who was dismissed from her job with the city of Kingman because her husband belongs to the Desert Road Riders Motorcycle Club, has sued the city on constitutional grounds. From what we've seen so far, it looks like a knockout lawsuit. She has a documented history of good work performance, was promoted and even had an offer to head a department at one point. Opinion Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56309 Back before the supervisors did the expected and decided Mike Hendrix would do a darn good job as county administrator, Miner Reporter Suzanne Adams called the county palace to find out who the finalists were for the job. This, we learned, is not information that the Miner should have. Opinion Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56310 The Board of Supervisors on Monday appointed Mike Hendrix, former deputy county manager, as the new county administrator. The Board interviewed only two of the six finalists before voting for Mr. Hendrix. Opinion Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56311 Does the city of Kingman need an outside, independent forensic financial audit? Opinion Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56312 Re: May 12, 2013, "Sequester slams door" article. Opinion Sun, 19 May 2013 12:59:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56313 In regards to the letter from James H. Wessling, "Opinion page needs the right stuff," in the May 13 paper - Mr. Wessling's comment could not be more biased. Opinion Sun, 19 May 2013 12:59:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56302 I received your paper today while I was having my car serviced. On the front page, your main story is about the opening of the Railroad Museum. Opinion Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56280 The media anti-gun demagoguery is in lockstep with Obama's. Which part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand? They insinuate they know the Constitution, but have apparently not actually read it. Opinion Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://kdminer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=73&ArticleID=56281 The "Gang of 8" immigration bill will do to American citizenship what Obama's printing money has done to the American dollar... Opinion Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT