eyno NORTH SHORE MLA John Reynolds’ bid for leadership of the B.C. Social Credit Party ended in compromise at the Whistler convention Wednesday. The West Vancouver-Howe Sound MLA was eliminated trom the race after placing fifth with 39 votes on the second ballot. Within minutes Reynolds walked the convention floor with his sup- porters to join eventual winner Bill Vander Zaim. Vander Zalm will become B.C, premier Aug. 6, defeating Attornes- General Brian Smith on the fourth ballot with 801 votes to 454. Reynolds placed lower than moat expected on the first ballot, but tied Jim Nielsen with 54 votes for fifth place. Reynolds said earliertthat his delegate tracking system showed he — By ROBERT BEYNON and PATIL ELATHER Contributing Writers would receive 180 votes ipitially, to run third or teurth in the field of 12. After Reynolds climbed onto Vander Zalm’s podium in the con- venuon hall, he said: “It didn’t take me long to make the decision (to cross). Thirty seconds.’* But Reynolds called it a very tough political choice. Most West Vancouver-Howe Sound delegates followed Reynolds to Vander Zatm. Mostofthe 1.300 delegates at the convention wanted Surr rardener and businessman Vander Zalm to lead the party, Reynolds said, adding that he himself looked fer a winner. Revnolds denied making any deals with Vander Zalm, bat added that most of the 12 candidates offered him a cabinet post, refusing to name them, Vander Zalm said he made no pro- mises to anvone, but will consider Reynolds as a cabinet minister in his government. Reynolds remained on the second ballot hoping dark horse candidates Bi Ritchie, Jim Nielsen, Stephen Rogers, Cliff Michael and their delegates would support him. A deal to join forces, negotiated by the five MLAs Tuesday night, fell 3 - Friday, August 1, 1986 - North Shore News through when both Reynolds and Health and Human Resources Minister Nielsen tied with 54 votes on the first ballot. The five earlier agreed to support the candidate among them with the most votes after the first ballot, but Nielsen and Reynolds could not decide who should withdraw. Both men stayed on the second ballot, and Nielsen moved support to Brian Smith after the second ballet, The atmosphere in the convention hall was tense and excited. Before the first ballot results Reynolds’ wife Yvonne said: ‘U's hard when in the nest LO minutes vour whole life could change.” Son Paul Reynolds, 23, a stockbroker, was also active in his father’s campaign, After first ballot results Reynolds walked out of the convention hail past Vander Zalm supporters chan- ding Bill wants John.” He ran to his trailer chased by media to meet with Rogers and Nielsen. When Reynolds emerged again the coali- ds joins Vander Zalm tion was over. Reynolds attracted many Interior delegates in the first two days of the convention. Castlegar delegate Paul Moroso said Reynolds, like W.A.C. Bennett, betieved in keeping in touch with people. Reynolds said money and media wizards from Ontario would have no influence on the outcome. “The only influence money has tere is you're in the show or you're not,”” he said. Reynolds ran a fairly high-budget campaign, including a large tent on the Whistler practice fairway, a brass band, scarves, buttons and a large balloon in the air with ‘follow John’ footprints on it. A constituent foaned him a $50,000 computer to track delewutes. The leadership convention was the first for the B.C. Social Credit Par- ty since 1973, when Bill Bennett won on the first ballot. Bennett took over from father WLA.C. Bennett, who led the party from 1952. NV delegates won't let go. ats et 7; PREMIER BILL Bennett congratulates premier-elect Bill Vander Zalm, above, after his win Wednesday night. Following a four-ballot race at Whistler, Vander Zalm was chosen te lead the Social Credit Party, West Van- couver-Howe Sound MLA John Reynolds, above right, gained the support of 39 delegates after the second ballat, and crossed aver to Vander Zatm’s camp. LGH DOCTORS HEALTHY BABIES are needed by the chief of pedi- atrics at Lions Gate Hospi- tal. BERTON puter By KIM F News Dr. Andrew Hamson said he’s also looking for infants who suffer from colic. About 30 infants are needed to take part in a research study by Hamson and LGH biochemist Dr. Chiman Chow. If the study is a@ success, the two North Vancouver doctors will have found the cause of colic and will be able to prescribe a cure using existing drugs. The infants should be between the ages of one month and four months. “Healthy babies are a devil to get a hold of,”* said Hamson. “People with colicky babies are more than happy to volunteer their child (for the research program.)" He said all that is required from each infant is a blood sample. corner Hamson said if he and Chow are correct, a possible cause for colic would be a substance that controls a bowel function. They began the study 18-months ago. with funding from the Lions DOCTOR Andrew Hamson ... “Pleatthy babies are a devil to pet hold of” Gate Hospital Research Council, and have already taken blood samples from two control groups and two groups of infants with colic. The next group to be should be the last, “Our first set of results were very highly significant," he said, The second set of samples was not as encouraging, he said, but this could be blamed on the fact that they waited a year before running the tests. This time Hampon said they plan to take the blood samples the week of August 17 and wilh know the results after a few weeks, “Colic is a very difficult: pro- blem."" said Hamson. “Ttean drive people up the wall, even the most patient person.” Infants who may have colic would ery for about three hours daily for no apparent reason. said Hamson, particularly after they have been fed or while feeding. If anyone is willing to volunteer his infant he is asked to contact Hamson at 985-1636. tested MANY NORTH Shore delegates and workers at the Social Credit Par- ty leadership race in Whistler sup- ported losing candidates. At least two North Vancouver- Seymour delegates from Jack Davis" riding stayed with Attorney-General Brian Smith, who gained popularity during the three-day convention, Bruce Pollock, a University of B.C. student, helped organize Smith’s campaign. West Vancouver-Howe Sound alternate Liz Byrd and North Van- couver student Ken Dawson both worked for Smith. awson, 22, with tears in his eyes, said after iti was over that ‘! wouldn't have done it any different- Sy. Weather: Mainly sunny Friday with highs 23° to 26° Outlook for Saturday sun- ny, highs 21° ta 24° C¢. Other North Shore people played key roles in Bud Smith’s campaign, but not all supported his surprise move to Vander Zalm's platform after the second ballot. North Vancouver communications consultant Zaher Meghji, Bud Smith's communications director, said he personally did not support Smith's decision. But Meghji said he will wait and see, and hopes Bud Smith can be a moderating influence on the often controversial Vander Zalm, Smith's executive assistant Greg Lyle from West Vancouver was also shocked by his candidate’s move, as were many young Bud Smith sup- porters. ‘I didn’t expect Zalm to be as strong as he was,’’ said Lyle. INDEX Classified Ads. . Doug Collins. . 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