Special recognition

VFW Auxiliary Department of Illinois Hospital Chairman Laura Knackstedt and Department of Illinois Jefferson Barracks Hospital Representative Kathryn Rowold are pictured presenting Esther Williams with her 4,000 hour sewing pin. Williams is a life member of the Red Bud Auxiliary to VFW Post 6632 and has made lap blankets, and walker and wheelchair bags for the residents of Jefferson Barracks Hospital for over 15 years.