GRANITE CITY — The Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of Columbus Tri Cities Council 1098 was named Outstanding Auxiliary of the State during the 2012 Illinois State Convention of the Knights of Columbus. In addition, the auxiliary's annual fundraiser "Sparkles and Sweets" was honored as the Outstanding Fundraiser of the State. The auxiliary was also given an honorable mention for charity work with K. of C. Council 1098, held the Scrapbook award for Division AAAA of 90-plus members and received second place for Auxiliary Public Relations.