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WSIU Almanac October 28, 2021

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Alex Watkins

The Medicare Open Enrollment period is running now through December. The Egyptian Area Agency of Aging can help those with filling out the enrollment application. To learn more, call the Agency's office in Carterville at 618-985-8311, or browse to their website: http://www.egyptianaaa.org/

For trick or treaters in Saline county, the city of Harrisburg presents "Boo in the 'Burg" on Thursday October 28, 2021 starting at 5:30PM. To learn more, visit: https://m.facebook.com/events/3088189891466593

In Murphysboro, Oak Street Art is hosting an art sale on Saturday November 6. The community event will be held the John A. Logan Museum print shop and will run from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.
To learn more, browse to: https://www.oakstreetart.com/events.html

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs' "Money Match" program is going on now and Illinois residents are encouraged to go to the program's website and search for un-claimed money and un-claimed property. To learn more, browse to: https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/

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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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