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   Nic Cruz, owner of Cincity Designs and the driver of the NSX from Speed Channel's show Bullrun Season 3 is hosting a premier road rally, ND500, starting here in Bismarck on July 29th.  The rally is made up of 50 cars that will be traveling over 2,500 miles in 4 days through states like North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming.  We will be stopping in Denver, Salt Lake City and Jackson Hole. The entire event is being professionally filmed and photographed by a production team brought in from Hollywood and the production will be posted on all of our websites including Facebook and Youtube to name a couple. 

www.nd500.com 

Contact:  Bob Kupper, 663-9851, bkupper@ressler-chevrolet.com

              Shaneille Gustafson, 663-9851, sgustafson@ressler-chevrolet.com

CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS AND RESSLER CHEVROLET, KICK OFF CELL PHONE COLLECTION DRIVE IN BISMARCK/MANDAN

MANDAN, N.D. June 22, 2010 – More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Ressler Chevrolet are calling on all Americans to supportfor these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 50,000 cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families.

“Over the past few years, we have been amazed by the generosity of others. But, we have also seen the need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers cofounder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”

Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Ressler Chevrolet at 1500 2^nd Street Northeast in Mandan.

“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soldiers,” says Bob Kupper, Ressler Chevrolet general manager.

Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell,

Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501c3 non-profit organization

has raised almost $1 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers service overseas.

“We are continuously overwhelmed by the enthusiastic support of thousands of Americans who have helped our troops speak with their loved ones,” says the teens’ father, Bob Berquist. “However, the need for support keeps growing as more soldiers are sent to the Middle East or are asked to serve extended tours of duty.”

Through increased fundraising efforts, the Bergquist family hopes to raise more than $9 million in the next five years to fund new programs, such as providing video phones and prepaid service to allow soldiers abroad to see their families on a regular basis.

The donated phones are send to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each phone – enough to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad.

Approximately have of the phones ReCellular processes are reconditioned and resold to wholesale companies in over 40 countries around the world. Phones and components that cannot be refurbished are dismantled and recycled to reclaim materials including:

·         Gold, silver and platinum from circuit boards

·         Copper wiring from phone chargers

·         Nickel, iron, cadmium and lead from battery packs

·         Plastic from phone cases and accessories

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About Cell Phones for Soldiers:

Cell Phones for Soldiers was created by Brittany & Robbie Bergquist of Norwell MA. After reading a story about a soldier who ran up a huge phone bill calling home from Iraq, these two teenagers decided to help out. They started by opening an account with $21.00 of their own money. They are collecting cash donations and old cell phones. The cell phones are recycled for cash and the proceeds are used to buy prepaid calling cards for our soldiers serving in the Middle East. Cell Phones for Soldiers is a regisered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their efforts have motivated people and businesses around the country to donate to this worthy cause. Their goal is to provide every US soldier with a way to call home for free. For more information, please visit www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.

Win a pair of 3-day passes to Thunder Mountain Rockfest in Sawyer, ND on July 8, 9, and 10. 

3 Sets of 2 tickets to be given away between now and June 28th! - Complete the form below for you chance to win!

 CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE CONTEST

Save thousands at the Gateway to Savings Sale!

Veracity Motors and Dvorak Motors are teaming up again for one big sale at the Gateway Fashion Mall! Head over to the Gateway Mall from Wednesday to Saturday this week and check out the large selection and amazing prices! You can also browse their inventory on their websites at www.dvorakmotors.com  and www.veracitymotors.com.

DON'T MISS THIS ONE!  

 Andres Fiberglass and Refinishing is a locally owned and operated business in Bismarck, ND providing professional repair and refinishing services for residential and commercial clients throughout North Dakota and the surrounding area. They are a factory authorized warranty repair agency for numerous manufacturers of fiberglass fixtures. Andres specializes in bathtubs, showers, and whirlpools. They do all types of finishes, all colors, and all ages. All of their work is done on site and is Guaranteed! 

 Andres Fiberglass has been providing these services since 1997 and continue to provide a fast and affordable service. Whether its Kitchen or Bath counter tops, to bathtubs and showers, they can make it new again at a fraction of the cost of replacing it! 

Call or visit their website and see why they are the best in town! www.ndtubs.com 

Do you feel like you are paying too much for internet, TV, and phone services?

Flow Mobile in Bismarck and Dickinson offers a bundle of internet, phone, and Dish Network for under $85 per month! They are a Dish Network authorized retailer that provides our area with the services they want at competitive prices.  

Call them today at 877.FLOW2GO 

And 

 Check out their website at www.flowmobile.com