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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 2002
Page
2
Blair details two week Lake Moses search for wife Cassie Blair missing after ride with a man named Smith. He believes authorities have the right man in custody and urges closure as funeral services set for Saturday at Hobbs Johnson Funeral Home in Benton.
John Delbert Smith Jr. is charged with first degree murder and concealment in the death of Cassandra Blair. Blair, last seen March 16 after drinking with friends, was found dead from asphyxiation and dumped in Lake Moses. Authorities tie a ligature to her neck and note she was with Smith and others earlier that night. Smith is held on $1.3 million bond amid obstructions of justice charges for burning a 1995 Ford pickup.
Residents fear Choate center could close as state leaders weigh downsizing. Mayor Steve Hartline warns loss would devastate a town once powered by the 1869 founded facility with a 275 resident count and a 32 million budget. Union talks and political maneuvering add to community anxiety.
Knowles cautions on how budget negotiations will affect state facilities. A draft proposal outlines possible cuts but no decisions yet. Some visitor centers may open as planned, while layoffs for 12 IDNA employees were moved up to early May with no job losses yet.
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to report inaccuracies by calling the Accuracy Hotline at 529-5454 Ext 5176 from Jackson County or 800 228-0429 Ext 5176 from elsewhere.
Carbondale receives an additional 528000 dollars after adjustments to its 1990 Census total. The corrected figure allows the city to retain home rule authority without a voter referendum, aligning with rules that exempt larger towns from approval and enabling expanded taxing powers and other benefits.
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