Bergie`s Homemade Ice Cream in the Business Spotlight

Today
Volume 8 Issue 2
Bergie’s Homemade Ice Cream
in the Business Spotlight
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2012 Photo Contest
Find out how to enter today
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March/April 2012
INSIDE
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Tech Tip from a Nemont Expert
Business Spotlight
Bergie’s Homemade Ice Cream
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Community Calendar
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2012 Photo Contest
Learn how to enter your photo for a chance to see it in the
2013 calendar.
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Hearing Aid Compatibility
Cover: Picture taken by Lacey Brelje near Opheim, MT.
Snowy owls have been spotted in unusually large numbers in Montana
and other states due to a shortage of food in the far north.
Nemont Welcomes New Staff to the Team!
Interested in Joining Our Team?
Current Position Openings at Nemont
Travis Aanstad
Construction
Technician
Curtis Thorn
Facilities/HVAC
Technician
Vickie Delger
Human Resources/
Safety Coordinator
Wi-Fi is a Smart Choice on your
Nemont Smartphone
The need for fast data connection is growing. Data usage on
smartphones is steadily increasing and so is Wi-Fi access.
Nearly two-thirds of broadband connected homes in the U.S.
currently have Wi-Fi and public locations now advertise free
Wi-Fi access to entice consumers. This means that you have
more access to great data connections for your smartphone.
All the new smartphones sold by Nemont have Wi-Fi
capability built-in which makes it super easy and convenient
to connect to a network near you. Wi-Fi is set as the default
data connection when left on, so it will connect automatically
if you are at a saved location such as your home or work.
Using your home connection should also be faster than your
cellular internet connection.
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• Construction Technician - Tribal Preferred Scobey, MT
• Communications Technician - Williston, ND
• IT Systems Integrator - Scobey, MT
• Receptionist - Scobey, MT
• Technical Assistant - Williston, ND
Please log on to www.nemont.net/job-list
today to learn more about joining the
Nemont team!
Check out
our LG Ignite
smartphone!!
This slender but not
slight phone features a
sleek 4” display, 5 MP
rear-facing and 2 MP
front-facing cameras,
and Bluetooth® 3.0.
Stop in at your nearest
Nemont retail location
today!
Nemont Tech Tip
Question: I’m planning to get a new computer with
Windows 7 and will need to transfer my files over from my
old PC. What’s the best way to do this?
Answer: The best way to transfer your files is to use the
Microsoft tool designed specifically for this task, Windows
Easy Transfer. With this tool, you can easily transfer user
accounts, files and folders (including documents, photos and
music), and the other information (such as Internet favorites,
email messages and program settings).
With Easy Transfer, you can decide how you want to pull
the data from your old computer over to your new computer.
Your options are:
• Through a network connection
• Using a CD or other removable media
• With a special cable (called the Easy Transfer cable) that
you can order online or pick up at an electronics store.
You’ll need to start Easy Transfer on both computers,
choose what information you want to transfer and follow
the instructions to complete the task.
Keep in mind you will still need to install applications on
your new computer such as the Microsoft Office suite,
financial software, and any other porgrams you may have
on your old system. Also note that transferring data can be
a lengthy process; the actual time will vary depending on
the method you choose (network, media, or cable) and the
amount of data you have.
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Business Spotlight
Bergie’s Homemade Ice Cream
Shawn Bergstrom, Owner
On Hwy 2, 14 miles east of Glasgow, you can’t help but see the
Bergie’s Home made Ice Cream Cafe & Gifts sign welcoming all to
Nashua, Montana.
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Bergie’s Homemade Ice Cream
Bergie’s Homemade Ice Cream has been an important
part of the small community of Nashua, Montana for
over 25 years. Customers come for the sweet treats, or
the hot coffee and they always find friendly, familar
faces.
Purchased by Larry Bergstrom, a former science
teacher, in 1985, Bergie’s was originally located in
downtown Nashua. In 1991, a new location was built
right off of Hwy 2. The orginal soda fountain was
moved from the downtown location to the new site
keeping the old soda fountain feel alive. After years of
making ice cream, Larry decided to sell the business
in 2002.
Portland, OR called Voo Doo Doughnut who created a
maple stick with bacon “sprinkles.” He has also made
a beer & pretzel ice cream that is made using a rich
porter beer and chocolate covered pretzels. These are
flavors he has only tried out on friends and family, but
be on the lookout for interesting combinations showing
up at the ice cream counter at Bergie’s.
While ice cream may be in the name, Bergie’s has
a lunch and dinner menu that will keep you coming
back. Shawn developed his culinary talents at the
Western Culinary Institute which is now the Le Cordon
Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Portland, Oregon.
He prides himself on making everything from scratch
including his bourbon barbeque sauce which can be
found on the pulled pork sandwich. The menu changes
with the seasons so there is always a reason to stop in
for lunch.
Shawn has implemented some other changes in the
business including introducing a credit/debit card
machine in order to accept those types of payments.
The credit card machine uses the Internet which helps
free up a phone line. Shawn said, “Internet from
Nemont has helped our business by allowing us to
accept payment faster and without disruption to our
phone line.”
Above: Scoops of Bergie’s homemade ice cream. Seven flavors are
always available and rotate often.
When Shawn Bergstrom, Larry’s son, had a chance
to purchase the business in 2011, he remodeled the
building and reworked the menu before reopening in
June of last year.
Shawn even takes Bergie’s homemade ice cream on
the road. Bergie’s sets up a trailer at the Northeast
Montana Fair in Glasgow each summer. The trailer is
easy to spot because of the line of fair goers waiting to
enjoy their sweet treat.
There are always seven flavor offerings at
Bergie’s which rotate every few days in the
summer. Traditional chocolate and vanilla
are always available, but more creative
flavors such as red hot or the ever popular
maple nut appear as well.
Shawn says, “If we are out of maple nut,
we definitely hear about it. It has been a
local favorite for years.”
Shawn is also constantly experimenting
with new and different flavor combinations.
Some of his recent concoctions are maple
bacon which was inspired by a company in
Above: The antique soda fountain counter that was moved from the
orgininal downtown location of Bergie’s Homemade Ice cream.
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Community Calendar
Area events are listed free of charge. Submit your events by the
20th of the April so that they may appear in the May/June issue.
Send to: PO Box 600 Scobey, MT 59263-0600, Attention:
Community Calendar or email to
[email protected].
April
4/13 - Annual Old Fashioned Amateur Hour
2 p.m. at the Nashua School Gym
Nashua Lion’s Club presents the Annual Old Fashioned Amateur hour. Only 20 Entries will be accepted and entry deadline is Sunday, April 15th. To enter, email [email protected] or call
406-746-3483.
4/21 - St. Phillips Catholic Rummage Sale
11 a.m. at the St. Phillips Catholic Church in Scobey.
Lunch will be available. For more information, please call Roz at 406-783-7503
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May
5/12 -
Bonnie City Blues & Brews
5 p.m. Doors open
6 p.m. Live music begins
Cottonwood Inn in Glasgow. There will be live music featuring the Bart Crow Band. Micro brews, merchandise and raffles will be available. Please call the Glagow Chamber at 406-228-2222 for more information.
2012 Photo Contest
Nemont is pleased to announce the 2012 Photo
Contest for all our shutterbug customers,
featuring the life and spirit of our service area.
Winners in each of 13 categories will receive
prizes and have their entries featured in the 2013
Nemont wall calendar. The calendar will be
distributed at Nemont Telephone Cooperative’s
annual meeting in October. One entry will also
be selected for the Nemont telephone directory
cover and large wall calendar distributed to
business customers.
Show us your best photos capturing the scenes,
people, places and events of Montana and
northwest North Dakota by entering one of the
following categories in Nemont’s calendar photo
contest.
The deadline for the directory photo contest is July 15, 2012. High resolution
entries may be emailed to [email protected] and standard photos can
be mailed to:
Nemont
Attn: Photo Contest
PO Box 600
Scobey, MT 59263
Remember to include
your name and address
on a separate piece of
paper with the photo,
(do not write directly
on the back of the
photo). Contestant may enter
more than one photo. We regret we will not
be able to return mailed photographs.
January - Winter Wonderland
February - Love is in the Air
March - Spring on the Ranch
April - April Showers...
May - ...Bring May Flowers
June - Summertime Fun
July - Pride of our Country
August - Harvest Time
September - Back to School
October - The Leaves are Falling
November - Sky Scenes
December - Holiday Cheer
Cover - Wild Card entry (No specific theme!)
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PO Box 600
Scobey, MT 59263-0600
1-800-636-6680 or 406-783-2200
Crow Agency, MT
Monument Center, Suite 1
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon-Fri
Glasgow, MT
702 2nd Ave S, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon-Fri
Plentywood, MT
115 W 2nd Ave, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon-Fri
Poplar, MT
212 2nd Ave W, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon-Fri
Scobey, MT
61 Hwy 13 S, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon–Fri
Williston, ND
421 Main, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST Mon-Fri
Wolf Point, MT
220 Benton St, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon–Fri
Worden, MT
2457 Main St
Visit our website at www.nemont.net or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NemontCountry.
Hearing Aid Compatibility
Did you know that Nemont carries mobile phones
that are rated for compatibility with hearing aids? We
have many to choose from and a knowledgable staff
to assist you. Below are some common questions
regarding hearing aid compatibility.
Q. What does hearing
mean for hearing aids?
aid
compatibility
(HAC)
A. Using the same measurement standard that wireless
devices use to test for HAC, hearing aids can also
be tested and rated for compatibility. This standard
measures and rates the hearing aid’s immunity to the
typical electromanetic outputs from wireless devices.
An M1 or T1 is the poorest immunity rating and the
M4 or T4 is the best immunity rating. Your healthcare
professional may assist you in determining if your
hearing aid has been rated.
Q. May I try a wireless device before I buy it?
A. Yes, it is advisable to try a wireless device with your
hearing aid in the store before making a purchase.
Q. Do HAC compliant wireless
different from other devices?
devices
look
any
A. No.
For more information on hearing aid compatibility,
please visit www.nemont.net/wireless and choose the
Hearing Aid Compatibility link on the left side menu.
Win a $25 credit!
Fill out this official entry form and drop
it by one of our offices or mail it by
April 15, 2012, to PO Box 600, Scobey,
MT 59263-0600. Attn: Drawing. Faxed,
duplicated, emailed or photocopied
entries will not be accepted. Winners will
be contacted by phone and listed in the
May/June issue.
$25 Credit Official Entry
Name
Jan./Feb.
$25.00 Winners
Ken Johnson
Fort Peck
Tammy Olson
Froid
Dennis Ekle
Nye
Larry Henke
Worden
Tana Conlin
Williston
Phone
Dale Barkiee
Williston
E-mail
March/April