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Show 9 Thursday, June 2,1988 THE GREEN SHEET COMMUNITY NEWS Reporter Barred From Execution by Ray Friess Green Sheet Staff Writer LAKE. Dept, of Corrections came under criticism from the Attorney Generals office Tuesday for allegedly being reluctant to respond to the advice of the A.G.s office. That reluctance could open the to door possibly needless controversy or legal action. Legal action that one member of the attorney generals staff said he would not be necessarily "unhappy" with and could result in a situation for all SALT The win-wi- n concerned. It was also suggested that should Gov. Norman Bangerter or his staff decide to intervene, there would not be any reluctance to lay out the problems for them. The attorney generals office is the department charged with advising and representing other offices state and officials, including the Corrections Department. However, "the relationship between us and (Corrections Director Gary) Deland is not what be called might ordinarily normal," a member of the attorney generals staff admitted Tuesday. Preferring that his Part-tim- e at this time, the assistant general attorney complained about the alleged reluctance on Delands part to accept legal advice or suggestions coming out of the office. Deland was further alleged to be somewhat of a strong-wille"maverick" who often does what he thinks is correct and being willing to respond only directly to the governor. "There are only two people in this office he (Deland) will listen to," the lawyer said, "and even though he may listen, that doesnt mean he has or will accept or act on our advice." The criticism came to the surface when the attorney generals office was confronted with Delands decision to "blacklist" a reporter, him permission to forbidding cover next weeks execution of Gary Bishop. Deland, who would not return calls concerning the matter, sent word through his Public Information Officer Juan Benevidez that the reporter had, in Delands personal view, exhibited bad taste by shooting pictures of witnesses for the execution of Pierre Selby, executed at the state prison earlier this year. The scenes, also photographed by other photographers but unused by any news organization, one witness, being depicted name not be used d "padded down" Person to help in presshrs. per room, 20-3- 0 Tues.-Thurweek, nights. $3.50 per hour. Must be able to lift 100 lbs. s. Call Ron Edge 262-668- 2 police-styl- e allowed to cover an execution," Benevidez told the reporter. When confronted and asked for a fuller explanation, including a request for the specific written guideline that had been violated, Benevidez indicated it was Delands personal opinion that the shots, admittedly unpublished or used by anyone, violated "good taste." Protests that such a decision was the prerogative of an editor and not a public official went unheeded, as did questions concerning possible violations of the First Amendment to the Constitution. The issue was then taken to the attorney generals office. While members of the attorney generals staff expressed sympathy for and with agreement arguments against the corrections director, it was also stated that there was no willingness to get involved in the of issue because Delands reluctance to take the legal advice given him. Asked if he thought Deland could prevail if a lawsuit were filed over this or other related issues, the lawyer said he wasnt sure. Asked if the office would be willing to take the problems to the governor, the official said not of his own accord. "However, if the governor or his staff were to call and look into the (problems), I, for one, would be willing to say something like, We can do without some of this hassle, prior being taken to the prison to witness the lethal injection execution of Selby. It was also indicated that only one reporter was being singled out and that the other photographers were not being singled out because their names were unknown. Had they been available, other photographers might have received the same treatment. "As long as Deland is Correctios Director, you will probably not be to problems or controversy. We could also do without possible legal action."' Maggie St. Clair, president of the Utah Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, commented Tuesday on problems press representatives have had in the past, saying, "This isnt the in time first journalists, particular, have had clashes with She also expressed Deland." concern over the latest incident. 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Redwood Road; Olympus high school, 4055 So. 2300 East; Olympus Hills Park, 3100 East 4100 So.; Southridge Park, 5051 So. 4000 West; Hillcrest high school, 7350 So. 900 East; Crestwood Park, 1735 East 7485 So.; Cottonwood Heights Spa, 7500 So. 2700 East; Big Bear Park, 930 East 9695 So.; Riverton City Park, 12765 So. 1500 West; West Jordan Community Park, 1725 West 7800 So.; Copperview Park, 8446 So. 340 West; Bingham high school, 2160 West 10400 So.; Constitution Park, 3200 West 7000 So.; Copperton Park, 8731 West 10305 So.; Granger high school, 3690 So. 6000 West; Hunter Park, 3600 So. 6000 West; Magna Park, 8941 West 2600 So.; Northwest Park, 1300 West 300 North. The lessons will be available in five individual sessions from June 13 through Aug. 18. A session will consist of eight lessons for a $15 fee. The lessons will be taught Mondays through Thursday from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. The individual session dates are as follows: Session One - June Volunteers Are Honored Utah The LAKE. Directors of Volunteers honored SALT the United Assn, of Community Councils (UACC) with its annual Award of Appreciation last month, marking the first time UACC has received such an award. The award was received by UACC president David Howick. of consists The association volunteer members from 22 councils elected community representing various portions of the unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County. The award, signed by Gov. and Utah Norm Bangerter Directors of Volunteers president Bill Hulterstrom, recognizess UACC for providing outstanding leadership, dedication to volunteers in the state of Utah, and in persistence furthering SALT LAKE. Summer mens womens vand basketball is being offered by Salt Lake County Recreation and the -t- Redwood Multi-Purpos- the past year. for UACC was recognized an providing opportunity for , citizens to share concerns and work with local government officials for positive resolution to common problems. The organization was created though an ordinance passed by the Salt Lake County Commission which legitimized the association of volunteers who, according to Howick, "care deeply about such things as planning and zoning issues, legislation, the sign ordinance, safety and other matters which affect daily lives. UACCs presence is felt on virtually every study committee Center. The leagues start June 21 and play on Tuesday nights. The entry fee is $45 per team. To register, call the Redwood Center at 2 974-692- 3. the or task force lormed county." Members of UACC must first be to their elected respective community councils and then selected to represent that body on the umbrella organization by the individual councils on which they serve. According to Nancy Plant of Salt Lake Countys administrative services division, "this unique and critical association performs vital services for their fellow citizens daily, and their support for their community and for each other typifies volunteerism at its best." On receiving the award, Howick expressed appreciation to the more than 140 volunteers serving on community councils here who "are literally the grassroots of the people." Howick said it is an honor for UACC to be recognized by its and indicated that peers of hundreds hours are volunteered each month by its members. TOUR ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE OR "BLOWN-ON- CAN BE " CEILINGS CLEANEDI "mist cleaning process saves rou over painting or replacing! 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