The members of the Heartland Cruisers announce the winner of their 2018 scholarship, Clayton Riddle.
Riddle is the son of Andy and Debbie Willerson and Jeff Riddle.
During his high school career, Clayton was active in FFA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Skills USA. He was also enrolled in the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center where he studies Automotive Technology and was selected to be in the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS).
His plans after high school include attending Three Rivers College to pursue a degree in agriculture business. The scholarship winner was announced and presented during the Fun Fest May 5 in Puxico.
The Heartland Cruisers is a non-profit car club for automobile enthusiasts. Each year, the club hosts various cruise-ins, car shows and raffle drawings to raise money for the club's donations. Proceeds raised at the various events are used to fund local scholarships, sponsor underprivileged children at Christmas and donate to other local charities. Anyone interested in joining should contact Mark Crisel or David Phillips.