Supporting new team

Red Bud Auxiliary to VFW Post 6632 President Kathryn Rowold, at right, is pictured presenting a $1,000 check to Jeannie Schaefer, organizer of the new local high caliber shooting team. The Red Bud Auxiliary received the funds through the VFW Community Support Grant program which encourages the support of community outreach projects. Jeannie and her husband Michael are starting a shooting team with Scholastic Acting Shooting Program (SASP) for youth under the age of 19. The SASP is a youth development program that teaches sportsmanship, responsibility, teamwork and life skills. For additional information on the program, please contact Jeannie Schaefer at 618-781-2388.