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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 2002
Page
2
Washington School implements a motivational contract tied to ISAT results. Principal Wheeler says the plan blends incentives with testing culture. An assembly, student-designed posters, and goals aim to lift overall scores while individuals learn the test matters.
The case details a violent abduction of John Delbert Smith Jr by Armando Quintanilla and accomplices over alleged stolen marijuana valued at 80 000 to 100 000. Smith endured severe beatings and restraints across multiple locations including Freeman Spur Aurora and the Fox River before authorities intervened. Quintanilla and wife Lisa were charged and later convicted, with sentences of 25 and nine years respectively. Smith has a long criminal history including resisting arrest theft burglary multiple DUIs and driving on a revoked license with extensive prior offenses.
John Delbert Smith Jr. made an initial court appearance on obstruction charges while investigators persist in seeking Cassandra Blair near Lake Moses. Blair, missing since March 16, is believed killed and dumped on Sam Pyle Bridge Road. Smith, 81, is jailed on 300000 bond. preliminary hearing set for April 17.
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