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The Man Behind the Voice

August 27, 2019 Leave a Comment Written by Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Behind-the-scenes interviews with Medora employees | By Jewel Eliese

You’re driving in your car listening to the radio, humming away to some great music. Then the song stops and you hear a silky sounding male voice, full of depth and emotion.

And you wonder, what is the story behind this radio man’s voice?

We were able to sit down and speak with a Medora employee whose dream is to one day be that man behind the radio. There may be a day when you’ll hear the voice of James Mozey on your drive to work and think how wonderful it is that you know his fascinating story.

And how Medora was a part of it.

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Lady Behind the Stories

July 24, 2019 Leave a Comment Written by Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation
Hannah

Behind-the-scenes interviews with Medora employees | By Jewel Eliese

You might not have seen her.

She is the quiet one, sitting in the office typing and making graphic designs for posters and scheduled events. The gatekeeper, as she calls marketing, for the guests and staff.

When you meet her, you will be greeted with a small smile and pleasant conversation. And you can tell one thing. She’s really listening to what you have to say, learning your life story.

And it’s an honor to take a moment and get to know Hannah Kroll, the marketing intern and lady behind the stories.

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Man Behind the Broom

July 22, 2019 Leave a Comment Written by Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation
Kornelius - Employee

Behind-the-scenes interviews with Medora employees | By Jewel Eliese

He is more than just the man behind the broom.

The ‘Just Like Harold Award’ is an award given to employees who have shown excellence in the ways Harold was wonderful – like his spirit, love for life, and joy for every part of a job.

For Kornelijus Zakaras, his work ethic is why he was nominated.

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Lady Behind the Counter

July 17, 2019 Leave a Comment Written by Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Behind-the-scenes interviews with Medora employees | By Jewel Eliese

Maybe you’ve seen her?

It may have been during one of the employee campfires, or at the Life Skills Center where she sits with people from every country, or perhaps you met her while she was behind the counter of the Rough Riders Gift shop totaling up your purchase.

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Man Behind the Dishes

July 11, 2019 Leave a Comment Written by Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation
Man Behind the Dishes

Behind-the-scenes interviews with Medora employees | By Jewel Eliese

Medora brings people from all over the world to experience the majesty of the Badlands, the nightly musical, and its wonderful history. To adore it.

This includes the employees.

Recently, we were able to speak with one of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation’s employees. His name is Jhin Xern Yeo but in the United States, he prefers people to call him Jason as it’s easier to say. He is from Malaysia and it took him more than 30 hours and three flights to get to Medora.

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When You Don’t Have Time to Read Remember: Ta Eph’hemin

April 21, 2018 Leave a Comment Written by Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

By Jewel Eliese

Do you have time to read?

 

Most people would say they don’t, especially when they are a busy Medora employee.

 

One reason is that Medora, our wonderful little city, is like a timer; it’s always counting down. We count down the days until the musical starts, to hear those sweet Burning Hill’s singer’s voices echoing over the buttes with the sun setting behind their dancing feet.

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