Boswell becomes SIUC first female electrical supervisor
Christy Boswell, 41, of near Marion, was appointed SIUC Carbondale's first female electrical supervisor, overseeing seven electricians and a wide campus. A divorced single mother, she joined an apprenticeship in Louisiana, then Sullivan Electric, before landing the SIUC role in 1999 and earning the supervisor title.
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Sleep tips guard Thanksgiving road trips from drowsy driving
The piece notes 1500+ annual fatalities due to driver fatigue per NHTSA as Southern Illinoisans prepare for Thanksgiving travel. Sleep technician Matthew Ahles urges bringing a passenger and following common sense tips to combat drowsiness on holiday drives, warning drivers are poor at judging fatigue.
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Warning signs of on road drowsiness from sleep foundation
Article lists signs of drowsy driving including difficulty focusing frequent blinking heavy eyelids yawning memory gaps while driving missing exits or traffic signs and lane drift or tailgating with rumble strips cited to The National Sleep Foundation.
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Carbondale Council Rejects Smoking Ban In 3 3 Vote
The Carbondale City Council rejected a proposed ordinance to ban smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces on a 3 to 3 vote with abstention. Sponsors were Sheila Simon Corene McDaniel and Joel Fritzler while Lance Jack Chris Wissman and Mayor Brad Cole voted no. Exemptions included hotels private residences nursing home rooms and tobacco outlets with penalties up to 750. Debate was lengthy with supporters and opponents making closing pleas. Memorial Hospital administrator George Maroney urged passage citing local health concerns.
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Korando Narrowly Retains Jackson County Board Seat
In Murphysboro District 3 Mickey Korando edges Bruce Wallace by 11 votes 1183 to 1172 after final absentee provisional and grace ballots. Wallace will decide on a recount after totals are officially certified next week.
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