Illinois Trekkers

Due to needed rain finally coming to the area, the walk has been moved to the mall so walkers can stay dry.

Registration will be at Walgreens in Fairview Heights at 9:45.

It is Halloween, but the Christmas tree is already in place.

Santa’s chair was empty. We couldn’t find him anywhere.

Christmas decorations could be found throughout the mall.

Walkers found this mirror that is part of the decorations when we walked on October 24, 2024. The mirror definitely changed how everything looked.

Walkers stopped to get a picture with the capital.

Lincoln’s home was on the walk.

Walkers found straw bales situated for a picture with Lincoln’s home.

It looks like a shoe store, but it’s an optical illusion. The space is empty & for lease.

Walkers found a new mural on the walk that started at the Mascoutah Public Library. The mural has a 3D effect.

Walkers enjoyed the Halloween decorations.

The Halloween decorations were very creative.

 

Walkers enjoyed the creative entries in the scarecrow contes.

Who ate all the cookies?

Many entries were very cute.

This entry was a favorite of several walkers.

There were so many entries & Columbia wants people to vote for their favorite.

This was the tallest entry.

This was very creative use of pumpkins

This entry was in front of the police & fire department.

Everyone recognized this entry.

This entry was from the coffee shop 7 said this is how you look before coffee.

This entry showed the German heritage .

Walkers enjoyed all the Halloween decorations on the walk.

Walkers found many new friends on the walk.

Walkers found some scary creatures.

Walkers remember this character.

More Halloween decorations.

The streets had many different decorations.

Horse Skeltons are in this yard.

He’s taller than the house.

Walkers were in the Halloween mood when they finished the walk.

Walkers found another mural and walked through the Chili Cookoff.

Bill founded the Lebanon Cedar Cruisers & was a member of the Illinois Trekkers. Bill walked all 50 states and all the counties in Illinois. He walked for over 30 years. Many Walkers remember Bill walking with Charlie & Charlie.

To read Bill’s obituary and visitation information click on the link below.

William E. Malina Obituary 2024 – Nordike Funeral Home

Red Bud welcomed Walkers & many residents came out to do the walk.

The mayor welcomed walkers & walked with walkers. Pictured are Genine Perschbacher, POC; Mayor Susan Harbaugh; Diane Prost, President of the Illinois Trekkers; Sue Bacon, POC; and Kelly Bione, Operations Manager of the Randolph County YMCA.

Walkers discovered houses decorated for Halloween.

Walkers were greeted by Louie. Fredbird has been replaced.