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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1984, PAGE 5 George Ashe renominated without& opposition Premier william Davls's recent decision to retire after 13 years in power ending speculation that there would be a fali provin- cial election was a let down ta Durham West MPP George Ashe. Ashe, who also serves as Minister of Gover- nmnent Services said a lot of ridlngs were geared up and ready ta go for a fail election, at a meeting called ta re- nommnate him as the Progressive Canser- vative candidate in the riding. Hawever, he is con- fident that the letdown la only temporary and entbusiasm will be peak again next spring, after the new leader , i chasen, in time for the next election. I'Regardlessa of who is the leader next year, people will only respond Speaking to ta the reliable gaver- crowd of' t nment they have had for faithful who tI the last 41 years," Ashe ta re-nominati said. the local Tory as Tory incumbent GeorgeAshe ,a small the party :urned out te hlm as candidate last week, Ashe said the Davis government has done a lot of gaod things for Durbam West despite a few mistakes. Ashe pointed ta in- vestments in the region such as the new Liquar Contral Board of On- tario warehouse in Whitby; the Ministry of Revenue headquarters building in -osia'wa; and, the ongoing con- struction of the GO- ALRT system east from Pickering through Ajax and Whitby ta Oshawa. "The ability of coun- cils ta, work witb local members, individually and collectively bas also been of great benefit to, the'region,"' said Ashe. Ashe, wha appren- ticed 'n local gaver- nment as the Mayor of Pickering and as a Durham regional coun- cillor for that municipality was re <- naminated without op- position. Scott Fennell, the Progressive Conser- vative MP for Ontario Riding which includes the provincial .riding of Durbam West, was also present at the nomination meeting. Fenneli thanked Ashe for his support during the federal election and promised to, "walk shaulder ta shoulder down the street' with Ashe." Questianed by joulr- nalists whether- the provincial Taries needed the shot in the arm from. the federal landslide Ashe said, "it wasn't needed but it will abviausly be helpful ta have a gavernment in Ottawa with a friendly ear." *LET'S SEE YOU DO IT... OLJTDOORS! Durham.,West. MPP George Ashe is con- sidering-running for the leadership of the On- tario Progressive Con- servative Party. Ashe, who' is also Minister of Government Services in the cabinet of retiring Premier Bill Fie destroys, garage àa ýnd c -on te nts Senior officiaIs of the Wbitby Fire Depar- tment are investigating the cause of a garage fire at an Ann Arbour Crt. home. A spokesman for the department said that the f ire broke out at about 7:50 p.m. last Wednesday evening in the garage of tbe home destraying both family cars and its ather con- tents. There was also, minor smoke damnage ta the bouse itself . Three crews from the Brock St. S. and Tbickson Rd. N. stations responded ta the alarm and had the fire under Hfouse Draw The Rotary Club of Whtby bas announced that its major project for the year 1984-85 will be a bouse draw. In making the decision last week, the club decided ta pur- chase a bouse somewhere within, the Town of Whitby witb a - retail value in exces 0f t$100,000. The club bopes «ta star t its ticket sale drive on Dec. 1 witb the grand prize being drawn on June 14, 1985. CRAFT SALE The West Lynde Public School wil hold their fiftb annual craft and bake sale on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. ta 4 p.m. at the school which is located at 270 Michael BIvd. Tables can be reser- ved for $12. For more information cail 668-7317. - contrai witbin 15 minutes. The spokesman said that tbe residents were borne at tbe time tbe fire broke out but were in another part of the bouse. The fire department bas estimated the damage at ap- proximately $20,000. Davis said at his local nomination meeting last week that he is tbinking about running and will announce bis intentions one way or the other in the next 10odays. "I have been ap- praached by'a group of, people who think it would be a good idea," said Ashe, "but I have ta weigh the pros, and cons." Befare Ashe makes up bis mind he has ta con- aider the contribution he bas tooffer. The party's provincial election executive is scheduled ta meet shor- tly and Ashe anticipates the convention ta be in late January. If Ashe decides not ta run he says he has no preference among the potential candidates. If successful Ashe would like to introduce a more right wing philosophy in the issues put forward. Whatever the aut- come fram the conven- tion Ashe believes the Tory party will be in great shape and the momentum will carry tbem through the elec- tion. However, Ashe cautioned supporters ta beware of overcon- fidence. "We have ta go in thinking we're in third place and aim for first," said Ashe. DUD YOU KNOW that ta a q uallf led homeowner, a package pollcy la avallable provlding $80,000 on your home, $48,000 on household contente and $1,000,000 famlly liability for an annual premium of $160.00. For Furthor Detalis Cail: VVICK INSURANCE v 101 Dundee St. W. SI1nS 1M3esuite 3w2, Whltby 668-3579 s' RNS . - e.'...LYLT. BOKR.., IE RIN *1 * ** ile***rth*f *ig*ey*2 * BARLCKNAICK!SON * *DLVEE Dr. M.W. 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