WSIU Almanac: October 4, 2021

By Kevin Boucher

Published October 4, 2021 at 4:00 AM CDT

The Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau has a variety of community events happening all this month. To learn more, browse to: https://www.visiteffinghamil.com/events/events-list

Cape Girardeau is holding a Pumpkin Dive on Saturday, October 9, 2021. To learn more, visit: https://www.cityofcapegirardeau.org/departments/parks___recreation/special_events

In Murphysboro, Sallie Logan Public Library is hosting "Autumn Story Time" for youngsters, this Wednesday morning starting at 10:30AM. To learn more, call
Salie Logan Public Library at 684-3271. You can also browse to their website: https://sallieloganlibrary.org/calendar/

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Kevin Boucher

Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.<br/><br/><br/>

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