November
December
2009
Volume 5
Issue 6
Happy
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MYSTIC BREW
If the names of the coffee blends
themselves aren’t evocative
enough to pique your imagination, the story behind the coffee
is. Midnight Vigils Blend, Fair
Trade Organic Guatemalan, Royal
Rum Pecan and Hermits’ Bold
Blend are just a few of many different coffees offered by Mystic
Monk Coffee.
Mystic Monk Coffee is roasted by
the Carmelite Monks, a Roman
Catholic monastery located in the
silence and solitude of the Rocky
Mountains of northern Wyoming.
The monks live a hidden life of
prayer and contemplation in their
pursuit of God. The business was
started in June 2007.
“It was established to support
our monastery and provide us
with manual labor, an important
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Whenever a new roast is developed, the monks sit down and carefully taste
the coffee to work out what adjustments are needed prior to debuting it on
their website.
evidence of coffee tree cultivation or coffee drinking, and can
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of the Yemen in southern Arabia. Legends about the discovery
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mystic traveling in Ethiopia.
The story is retold on the Mystic Monk website, www.mysticmonkcoffee.com: “When a monk
of old heard the anguished tale
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ingenious monk boiled the beans
in water and drank the resulting
coffee. He found in his discovery a
hot drink that could keep his eyes
awake even amidst the midnight
vigils and unceasing prayers of
the monastic life.”
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cup of joe has spread throughout many cultures. If you would like
to discover what makes Mystic Monk Coffee special, their website
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coffee online and Nemont provides us with the Internet service to
download orders and manage our online store,” noted Brother Paul
Marie. “Nemont also provides the telephone lines for our operation
so that we can take phone orders. It is great local service and a
good value.”
People from all over the world purchase Mystic Monk coffee for a
variety of reasons, as testimonials on their website reveal. Some
enjoy the “dark, rich and velvety” taste of their Hazelnut Blend,
while others enjoy the social fellowship that comes with sharing
good coffee.
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large coffee companies who may support agendas they do not
agree with,” commented Brother Paul Marie.
The monks’ biggest fans are not across the world, however. Many
locals have become exclusive Mystic Monk Coffee drinkers and advocates. The most popular variety? The Cowboy Blend, of course.
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DON’T MISS THE THE ROTARY AUCTION!
Tune in to KUMV-TV on Sunday,
December 6, for Williston’s
annual “Action Auction.”
Sponsored by Williston Rotary
Club and area businesses, the
event is one of the largest
fundraisers in the area, and is
the single largest fundraiser for
the Williston Rotary Club.
“Rotary is a service organization
that donates time and money to
local, national and international
causes,” clarified club president
Joel Swanson, “such as college
scholarships, special projects in
our K-12 schools, the Salvation
Army, the Miss North Dakota
Pageant, God’s Child Project and
others.”
From 1-4 p.m., auction items
will be displayed on television
and described by Rotary Club
members. A list of auction items
is not available yet, but Christmas
shoppers can look forward to
bidding on tools, clothing, food
certificates, some great gift ideas
and more. A complete list will be
published in the Williston Herald
and The Shopper on December 3.
People bid by calling in on a
special “Auction Line,” donated
by Nemont. The item goes to
the person with the highest bid
at the end of a specified time
period. Rotary Club members
answer the phones for the
duration of the auction. If you
are interested in making your
Christmas shopping dollars go
to a good cause, tune in to
KUMV-TV on December 6 for the
Rotary “Action Auction.”
Anyone interested in becoming
a member of the Williston
Rotary Club is invited to contact
club president Joel Swanson at
572-5371 or come to a weekly
meeting, Monday at noon at the
El Rancho.
NEMONT OPEN HOUSE AND
EVERYDAY ITEMS DRIVE
Nemont and Community Action Partnership
(CAP) are pairing up this holiday season to
bring basic necessities to those in need.
While there are a number of food drives
every year, non-consumables are often left
off the wish list. Items such as hand soap,
toothpaste, and laundry detergent can
not be purchased through Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (also known
as the food stamp program).
“There are so many people struggling to
make their rent and other obligations,”
commented CAP employee Deeann Long.
“These basic items are things we take for
granted but are out of reach for many of
the people we aim to help.”
From December 14 through December 18,
stop by the Nemont office at 421 Main in
Williston. For every item you donate from
the EveryDay Items wish list, you can
register to win a red Canon Powershot
Digital camera, just in time for Christmas!
The Nemont crew will have fresh hot cider,
coffee and an assortment of holiday baked
treats for you to sample, as well.
The wish list is shown, at left. A complete
list can be picked up at the office and
will also be published in the Williston
Herald and viewed on our website at
www.nemont.net.
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December 3-7
Entertainment Inc! presents “A
Christmas Story.” This timeless
tale consists of a series of
hysterical vignettes anybody
born in small town America can
identify with. 577-3179.
December 6
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Includes visit from Santa Claus,
ornament-making and treats, 1-5
p.m. Williston Strings will perform
at 2 p.m. All activities are free
and open to the public.
December 13
November 27
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Light Up Harmon Park.
Parade begins at the Chamber of
Commerce, 6 p.m., and ends at
Harmon Park. Parade entries are
needed; no cost to enter! Call the
Chamber at 577-6000.
Area events are listed free of
charge. Submit your events
by the 15th of December so
that they may appear in the
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to: P.O. Box 600, Scobey,
MT 59263-0600, Attention:
Community Calendar or e-mail to
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November 21
November 27
St. Joseph’s PTO Holiday Bazaar.
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3 pm. in the St Joe’s School gym.
James Memorial Art Center’s
Christmas open house. Enjoy
hot chocolate, spiced apple
cider, coffee and home-baked
cookies. Evening entertainment
by the Williston Strings. Freewill
donation. 621 1st Ave West.
774-3601.
November 28
Dance Fever Performing Arts Studio
presents “The Grinch,” 7 p.m.,
Williston High School Auditorium.
Adults $6, children are $3. Tickets
available at the door.
2nd Sunday at the James. 621
1st Ave W, 3 p.m. $5.00 covers
entertainment and dessert served
with coffee or tea at intermission.
774-3601.
December 14-15
Williston Community Blood Drive.
New Armory, Monday 1-7 p.m.
and Tuesday noon – 6 p.m.
572-3495 before event or
774-0087 on the days of the
drive. Appointments encouraged
but walk-ins welcome.
December 14-18
Nemont Open House and
Everyday Items Drive.
Drop off non-food items such
as laundry soap, shampoo and
toothpaste at the downtown
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digital camera with every
donation. Donated items will be
delivered to Community Action
for distribution. Enjoy hot cider,
coffee and homemade goodies all
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2009 TRAIL OF TREATS
Kids of all ages turned out for the 2009 Trail
of Treats on Friday, October 30. This Williston
tradition involves businesses opening their
doors and their candy jars to trick-or-treaters
in the late afternoon until 5 p.m. The event is
sponsored by the Williston Area Chamber of
Commerce.
Nemont employees enjoyed handing out
candy to children and chatting with parents
during this popular annual event.
Network Facilities Records Specialist Betty Schroeder put on a familiar
uniform prior to handing out candy on the Trail of Treats. “The last time I
wore this equipment was in May of 2001,” she commented, “when I worked as
an Outside Plant Technician.”
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Jan loves the artistic appeal of running a floral shop, and she knows every
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