The Benton Garden Club recently held its monthly meeting. Pictured are hostesses Woo Woo Ruschewski and Linda Cobb. Special to The Herald

The Benton Garden Club met on Dec. 1 at the Benton Methodist Fellowship Hall.  
The room was beautifully decorated with poinsettias. Everyone enjoyed Christmas goodies, and then a plant swap.  
All had fun and enjoyed the festive atmosphere and conversation, and getting to take a plant home for the holidays.  
Hostesses for the meeting were Woo Woo Ruschewski and Linda Cobb.

JeffersonMiriam Jonae Jefferson, daughter of John and Dorothy Jefferson of Yazoo City, celebrated her seventh birthday on Nov. 30, with a day of “Hello Kitty” festivities.  
Her celebration started with a “Hello Kitty” cupcake sharing at her school, Covenant Christian with her teachers and classmates. All were given a cupcake with a “Hello Kitty” ring with other birthday goodies. She was crowned the “B-Day Queen-of-the-Day.”
Later that day Miriam went to Chucky Cheese, where she was joined by her God sister, relatives and other friends.
The celebration ended at the Pizza Hut in Jackson.

Congratulations to Demarcus Fowler for winning the baseball raffle for a 32-inch RCA television. Rev. Willie E. Smith pulled the winning ticket. Yazoo City High School Head Baseball Coach Gerald Peyton would like to thank all the players and other supporters for helping him raise funds for the baseball facilities renovation project. Please continue to support the baseball program. “Thanks for all that you do for me and the entire baseball program,” Peyton said. Pictured are Demarcus Fowler and YCHS Head Baseball Coach, Gerald Peyton.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 201 recently honored three veterans. Pictured from left are Carolyn Casey, member; James Wilson, honoree; and Earlean Alexander, First Vice President. Not pictured are L.C. Young and Roosevelt Hudson. Special to The Herald

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 201 honored three veterans Mr. James Wilson, Mr. L. C. Young, and Mr. Roosevelt (Wolflake) Hudson on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the Home of the American Legion Whitney, Woods-Pleasant Post 201 of Yazoo City.   Juanita F. Lear, President, of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 201, said it’s an honor and a privilege to provide comfort items to our veterans who served our country; protecting American Citizens through their many challenges and fears.   
Mr. James Wilson enlisted in the armed forces in 1946 serving our country until 1950.  Upon returning home, he said it wasn’t very welcoming and felt he wasn’t appreciated for his time spent serving and protecting our country.   A few years later, he was given employment with the Goyer Company.  Later, Goyer sold to MS Supply Company; and he continued his employment until retiring in 1987.  Mr. Wilson has been a member of the American Legion Whitney, Woods-Pleasant Post 201, of Yazoo City for 45 years; where he has served as Post Commander and other leadership positions.   
Mr. L. C. Young enlisted in 1955 serving until retiring in 1975; protecting our country for 20 years.  He has been a member for 35 years of the American Legion Whitney, Woods-Pleasant Post 201 of Yazoo City.