FYI 3-18-18

Writers guild to gather

The Heartland Writers Guild will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, 206 E. Washington St. in Jackson. Anyone interested in writing and getting published is invited to attend.

Boyd scholarship established

The Neal E. Boyd Endowed Scholarship in Performing Arts has been established through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation, according to a university news release. The fund was established by Boyd and two fraternity brothers. The scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled at Southeast majoring in performing arts with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Boyd earned two undergraduate degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts in speech communications and political science from Southeast. He is a recipient of Southeast's Distinguished Service Award. For more information, contact the foundation at (573) 651-2203 or foundation@semo.edu.

Teacher of the Year announced

Rhonda Young, teacher at Alma Schrader Elementary School in Cape Girardeau, is the American Legion Teacher of the Year for 2018, according to a recent news release.

Young graduated from Southeast Missouri State University and began teaching in Cape in 1999. In addition to her volunteer work, she has won the KFVS Heartland's Best Teacher award and the Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year award, according to the release.

The annual award is given at the Legion's March banquet and includes a check for $500 and the Teacher of the Year plaque. Any teacher can apply or be nominated.

Meals with Friends menu

This week's Salvation Army Meals with Friends menu is:

Monday: Tacos, red beans and rice, salad, fruit/dessert

Tuesday: Ham and beans, cornbread, greens, fruit/dessert

Wednesday: Roasted turkey, dressing, gravy, corn, fruit/dessert

Thursday: Sloppy joes on bun, french fries, slaw, fruit/dessert

Friday: leftovers