ET Zoning – Part 1 of 3

NDUS spreads political talking points on taxpayer dime

by Jacqueline Dotzenrod

NDUS-300Not only did the State Board of Higher Education utilize public resources to lobby against Measures 1 & 2, but they also used talking points that sound like a scare tactic. These talking points were distributed throughout the North Dakota University System. From management on down, employees were encouraged to spread the biased message. And if the points add up, together they create the impression that the entire university system would collapse with the passing of these measures.

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The Guardians

Prologue

The first time it happened is as clear to her today as if it had happened just a moment ago.

Guardian Angel by Pietro da Cortona, 1656

Guardian Angel by Pietro da Cortona, 1656

She remembers running through the grass. It must have been early morning because the dew still clung to the blades. It felt like little angel kisses on her bare feet. As she was walking along the tree row, she startled a mother morning dove tending her chicks. She heard the rustling of the dove’s wings and turned her head.

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Board of Higher Education allows NDUS employees to lobby with tax dollars

by Jacqueline Dotzenrod

NDUS-300The North Dakota Board of Higher Education was walking a fine line in mid-October when it released a statement in blatant opposition to North Dakota Measures 1 and 2. However it danced right over it when it allowed its employees to campaign against the measures.

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The Process of Planning

Building a dream…

by Jacqueline M. Dotzenrod

snowplane

Few people will continue to chase their childhood dreams into adulthood. But Joe Jameson, of Amenia, is still running them down in a snowplane. Read the full post »

School board discusses music education

musicBy Jacqueline M. Dotzenrod

You may not expect to hear a philosophical discussion at a school board meeting, but that’s just the sort of discussion the board heard at its regular meeting last Tuesday night.

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Celebrating 25 years of Growth for the Dickinson CVB

by Jacqueline M. Dotzenrod, Reporter

The Dickinson Press

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The dynamics of Dickinson may have changed over the years, but the Dickinson Convention and Visitors Bureau has grown along with the community. The organization is celebrating 25 years of bringing visitors to Dickinson.

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A True Tale of Tragedy & Triumph

Lop-Eared-Rabbit-Laying-Dow

It was a dark, but not stormy night… (Monday night to be specific!)

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The Princess and Her Problem

princess

 A Story by  Jacqueline Dotzenrod

         Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful princess who was born to a land of plenty.  There was always enough to go around.  From the townsfolk inside the castle walls, to the villagers in the outlying settlements and even the rural-folk never had want for much of anything.  The princess grew up in a world of satisfaction, yet she could not find satisfaction within herself.

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