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D6 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, November 3, i 999 Are You Going on a 2345 Fairview St. 4121 M orris Dr 632-8151 634-4211 CALL FOR AN APPOM An O akville B eaver A dvertising F eature To advertise in this section call 845-3824 ve REAL SERVICE FROM REAL PEOPLE. THAT'S STATE FARM. Don't trust just anyone to insure your car, see me: Photo by Ron Kuzyk With the help of a laser light show, Meray Motors president Bill Metcalfe (far right) joined a trio of Toronto Maple Leafs (right to left) Kris King, Yanic Perreault and Chris McAllister in welcoming the 2000 lineup of Mercedes-Benz vehicles to his showroom. Photo by Ron Kuzyk Meray Motors president Bill Metcalfe congratulates Kris King, of the Toronto Maple Leafs, for his work as the auctioneer during the charity auc tion which raised $11,360 for Ronald McDonald House. Behind them is a Mats Sundin autographed jersey which sold for $600. Ronald McDonald House big winner at Meray Motors anniversary party M eray Motors celebrated its 40th year as a Mercedes-Benz deal ership and the arrival of its new 2000 lineup of vehicles, last Thursday , with a charity fundraising event accom panied by gourmet food, valet parking, a continuous laser light show and even three Toronto Maple Leafs. Billed as a Special Millennium Event, invited guests were ushered into "Planet Meray Motors' Special Effects Laser Time Tunnel" to view the MercedesBenz 2000 range of vehicles. And while Meray Motors president Bill Metcalfe was pleased with the recep tion the new vehicles received from the more than 400 people in attendance, he Trio o f M aple Leafs help raise $11,360 a t charity auction was beaming over the $11,360 the event raised for Ronald McDonald House. "It's nice to see the customers come out on a night like this and it's nice to see them be so generous," said Metcalfe. The money was raised through a silent and live auction of 26 items. The live portion of the auction fea tured seven items up for sale. Toronto Maple leaf Kris King, the Honourary Chair of Toronto's Ronald McDonald House, acted as auctioneer while team mates Yanic Perreault and Chris McAllister displayed the items up for sale and carried them through the audi ence. Metcalfe was impressed by the three Leafs and the effort they put into the evening. 'They worked the show for the charity and afterwards they continued mingling with the crowd and signing autographs," he said. This is the second year Meray Motors has combined its new model-year unveil ing with a charity fundraiser. Last year, the money went to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Ronald McDonald House was chosen as the recipient this year, due largely to Metcalfe's friendship, with King, who hails from Bracebridge, Ontario where the Meray Motors president has a sum mer cottage. Metcalfe also sends both his children -- daughter Taylor Ann, 10, and son Spencer, 9, to King's summer hockey camp. Ronald McDonald House is a home away from home for out-of-town fami lies whose children are receiving treat ment for cancer and other major illnesses. The item which drew the highest bid ($2,500) was a limited edition print of Team Canada 72 which was autographed by every member of the team. Next in line was an autographed used racing helmet of Indy car driver Scott Goodyear which sold for $2,000. Other items of note included an auto graphed print of ballerina Karen Kain which went for $1,000 and a Mats Sundin Maple Leaf jersey autographed by the entire team for $600. Besides the new cars and the charity auction, those in attendance were treated to hors d'oeuvres from the Paridso Ristorante and Caz's Seafood, refresh ments, and music. Meray Motors Ltd. is located at 300 South Service Rd. Tough. Dependable Leads the league in heart. 2000 Jeep Cherokee Loyal Jeep Cherokee owners keep com ing back for m ore T his hangover from the old AMC days simply refus es to die. Each year, just when you think Chrysler will put the old gal out to pasture, anxious buyers step up to purchase tens of thousands of them. Talk about brand loyalty. Obviously, lots of folks love this honest, straightforward sport ute, regardless of its age. The Cherokee marches on for 2000, but an all new2001 version is in the works, proof that the model is a top gun in its niche. Last year, the Cherokee received a host of upgrades, which included a new Sport appearance package, an air conditioning compressor that cycles off for improved standing-start performance, plus optional heated front dri ver and passenger seats. For the new Millennium, the Cherokee comes in three models - Sport, Classic and Limited - and in four-wheel drive only. As well, the 2.5-litre four-cylinder is no longer available, making the 4.0-litre 16 with its all-new fivespeed manual transmission the only engine available. The Limited gets the nod as the top dog with its own special wheels and graphics. Other improvements for 2000 include new front-end brightwork, new wheels, better headlights and several new colors. Type: Sport utility Base price: $28, 200 Base engine (hp): 4.0-litre OHV 16 (190) Optional engine: None Layout: Front-engine, four-wheel drive Transmissions: Five-speed manual (std. on Sport)/four-speed automatic (opt.) Fuel consumption (1/100 km, cty/hwy): 13.2/9.0 (4.0, MT) Safety: Front airbags, ABS (opt.) Weight (kg): 1,500 Basic warranty: 3/60,000 Roadside assistance: Yes Web site: chryslercanada.ca With 13 years experience and 8 0 0 games behind him, Maple Leaf Assistant Captain Kris King exemplifies passion for his team, and for his community. As Honourable Chair of Toronto's Ronald McDonald House, Kris knows the toughest fights are fought outside of the arena, and firmly believes: v "When you give, you get so much more back than you could possibly imagine." If you have a news tip or story idea, call the Oakville Beaver at 845-3824. ------------------------------------------------------ L_----------------------------------------------:_____ Mercedes-Benz rhe Mercedes-Benz M-Class - My Choice To Drive, f A!FRAY M O T O R S C O LL ISIO N LTD. Q O V & D O U V A L D R IV E , O AK VILLE Sri-6623