Dates To Remember. Remember: St. Martin Parish 4-H Bayou Gazette 4th 6th Grade Edition. December 2012

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1 St. Martin Parish 4-H Bayou Gazette 4th 6th Grade Edition December 2012 St. Martin Parish Cooperative Extension 114 Courthouse Street Breaux Bridge, LA Fax: Fax: Website: Office Office Hours: Hours: 8:00 8:00am a.m. to - 4:30pm, p.m., Monday-Friday Monday-Friday Dates To Remember DECEMBER ** Christmas Cookie & Ornament Contest (optional) 1 Swine Validation (Parish BBHS) 1 Possession date for swine 1 Louisiana 4-H Day of Service 1 4-H Dance (4 th -8 th graders-location CJH) 4 Livestock Parent / Exhibitor Meeting 13 Cloverbuddy Meeting (5:30-6:30pm) 24-1/1 Christmas Holiday (4-H Office Closed) JANUARY 3 Broiler Chick pick-up / Workshop (TENTATIVE) 9 Parish Livestock Premier Exhibitor Tests & Barnyard Bash (NEW) (BBHS Barn) St. Martin Parish Livestock Show 19 Fishing Clinic 17 Cloverbuddy Meeting (5:30-6:30pm) 21 MLK Holiday (4-H Office closed) 21 Demonstration Contests (St. Bernard School) Acadiana District Livestock Show (Lafayette) 25 4-H Night with the Hornets (New Orleans Arena) 31 Cloverbuddy Meeting (5:30-7:30pm) FEBRUARY 2 SUPER Saturday Contest Day BBHS 4 Honey Bee Essay Due to 4-H Office 5 Parish Poultry Premier Exhibitor Contest 6 Parish Poultry Show (Livestock Barn) 9-16 LSU State Livestock Show (Gonzales) 12 Mardi Gras Holiday (4-H Office Closed) 4-H PORTFOLIO 4-H Portfolios will be given to 4-H members at the December club meetings. The portfolios are a record of your 4-H participation this year. Portfolios should be turned in in order to attend Achievement Day which is tentatively scheduled for April 18, Why do a portfolio? Writing things down helps us remember what s happening and what we need to do. 4-H portfolios are an important way to keep track of our 4-H experiences. Everyone feels good when portfolios are worked on throughout the year and completed by the deadline. It will be more fun and less frustrating if you spend some time each month on your portfolio. Records are a part of life. You ll have records related to your money, insurance, taxes and property. Pictures are fun records of what you ve done. You ll enjoy your pictures much more if they are organized in a way that you can find them easily. Doing a 4-H portfolio is a part of 4-H life that helps in many ways. Remember: 1: Competitive Deadline: 4-H members portfolios are due on March 1, 2013 if the 4-H member wants their book judged and to be considered for Outstanding Record Book Awards. (Agents will pick up these books at each school on March 1, 2013.) 2: Non-competitive deadline: Members who turn in books after March 1, 2013 are eligible to attend Achievement Day, but their book will not be judged and will not be considered for Outstanding Record Book awards. 4-H club leaders may ask for your book prior to March 1st. It is the responsibility of the 4-H club member to know when their school club leader wants the books! My club leader wants my books on: Don t delay-begin working on your books today! Demonstration/Talk Contests December Trivia Question Cloverbuddy Meetings Fishing Clinic Some Hints for Developing Your Portfolio: 1. Be Neat. Use a pencil or computer to type information. Neat portfolios get higher scores! 2. Make sure your story is complete and long enough. You want to talk about yourself, your 4-H experience and your 4-H projects in your story. 3. Include pictures of you competing in 4-H contests, attending 4-H workshops and doing project books activities. 4. Clip 4-H news articles and 4-H newsletter articles in which your name appeared from the paper and/or newsletter. Look on the St. Martin Parish 4-H Facebook page for pictures as well. 5. Portfolios are more simple if you do them one section at a time. 6. ASK for HELP from club leader or 4-H agents. The LSU Agricultural Center, a statewide campus of the LSU System, and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, a statewide campus of the Southern University System, provide equal opportunities in programs and employment. Louisiana A&M College, Southern University and A&M College, Louisiana parish governing bodies, and United States Department of Agriculture cooperating.

2 Demonstration/Talk Contests When: Monday, January 21, 2013 Location: St. Bernard School (Breaux Bridge) Contest Time: 9:00 am-noon Winners will be announced in the Feb Bayou Gazette newsletter. Pre-Registration is required. To Register: Call the 4-H office at or by Monday, January 14, Include the contest(s) you will be entering, all names of contestants and grade of contestants. Club leaders WILL NOT be responsible for registering you for this event. 4th, 5th & 6th Grade CONTESTS Food Demonstration Contest Pre-Registration Required Individual or Team of 2 Contest Description: Showing, step by step, how to do or make something with food and ending with a finished product. Demonstrations may be given on any food related subject. Demonstrations should last approximately 5 minutes. Supply and Direction Posters should be used. If a team, both members of the team should take turns speaking and demonstrating. Non-Food Demonstration Contest Pre-Registration Required Individual or Team of 2 Contest Description: Showing, step by step, how to do or make something and ending with a finished product that does not contain food. Demonstrations may be given on any subject and should relate to 4-H in some way. Demonstrations should last approximately 5 minutes. Supply and Direction Posters should be used. If a team, both members of the team should take turns speaking and demonstrating. Louisiana Agriculture Talk Contest Pre-Registration Required Individual Contest Description: A speech by an individual or a team of two students on any Louisiana Agriculture topic. It should be from 3 to 5 minutes in length. Visual aids such as posters may be used. Interview Contest Pre-Registration Required Individual Contest Description: 4-H member will be interviewed about their 4-H experience, hobbies/interests, academics and extra-curricular activities. Should dress in business attire during interview. Appearance will be part of the score, along with interview skills, speaking skills and overall communication skills.

3 SCIENCE FUN DAY There were 52 4-H members who attended Science Fun Day on November 20, 2012 at St. Bernard School. They rotated through 5 sessions about Science topics including: Recycling, Animal Science, Egg Drop, Chemical Reactions and Electricity. Those attending were: Annie Cramer, Mary Cramer, James Boudreaux, Cameron Kidder, Justin Boudreaux, Hayden Serrette, Stephen Latiolais, Madison Green, Kareem Menard, Kylan Menard, Kamare Menard, Brandon Boyd, Demi Martin, Logan Landry, Jean-Paul Stiles, Gabrielle Smith, Mya Andrus, Leryn Quintana, Mabel Clausen, Lauren Lewis, Rorry Rideaux, Christina Alleman, Kyler Laperouse, Brin Laperouse, Matthew Laperouse, Jessica Laperouse, Colleen Angelle, Gracie Courville, Gavan Courville, Reily Dorsey, Mason Sellers, Jenna Courville, Elly Scrantz, Colyn Scrantz, Keeley Johnson, Gracie Latiolais, Noelie Castille, Emily Sporano, Lauren Mouton, Alec Latiolais, Owen Greig, Nathan Greig, Torianna Anthony, Blayze Landry, Shelbi Guidry, Landon Guidry, Peter Harris, Georgie Harris, Hailey Authement, Makenna Authement, Alex Meche, James Haddox The Science Fun Day was organized by 3 state SET board members: Zac Dupuis, Justin Blanchard and Devin LeBlanc. Thanks for your time and effort in putting together a great Science Fun Day! Hoops & Clovers Night with the New Orleans Hornets Are you ready to rumble with the New Orleans Hornets? Don t miss the Hornets as they take on the Houston Rockets for a night of excitement & entertainment! Come out and watch the Hornets take on the Rockets on January 25, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the New Orleans Arena. For Ticket ordering: call the 4-H or lbrumbaugh@agcenter.lsu.edu by January 7, 2013 All upper level seating is $21.00 For lower level seating call Chris Granger at (504) H Night at the HIVE! 4-H members & their families are responsible for transportation to the game. GEAUX HORNETS! Essay Contest to win Hornet Game Tickets-Enter today! Want to win 2 free tickets to the Hornets Game? Enter the honorary captain contest today! Deadline is December 17, 2012! How do you enter the contest? Submit your essay of 150 words or less on the topic: 4-H: Why Do I Belong?. Your essay should include: your full name, grade, age, school and telephone number on a cover page. Send your essay to the 4-H office by December 17th to 114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA by 4:30 pm. Keep in mind 150 words or LESS!!!!!! One 4-H member from the state of Louisiana will be selected as the honorary captain and participate in the referee meeting on court, act as an honorary captain and present the game ball for the evening. The winner will receive two free tickets to the game.

4 Food & Fitness Camp: Made in the USA-4-H Food & Fitness Way Want to spend a weekend at Food & Fitness Camp? When: March 16-17, 2013 Cost: $40.00 SPOTS are LIMITED!!!! Only 4 camper spots are available. Register Today! Open to 4th-6th grade 4-H members, youth volunteers and adults who have been overnight chaperoned trained. During this weekend camp, you will meet new people. Campers will get to enjoy cabin style camping. As a camper, you will learn to prepare healthy foods in hands-on workshops. Topics that will be covered include: healthy snacks and preparing foods safely. You will also get to participate in fitness activities and learn fun new ways to get active! On Saturday evening, you will take part in a special patriotic evening program. Campers will have to provide their own transportation to Food & Fitness Camp. Food & Fitness Camp Registration Form Return to the 4-H office with payment by February 18, Name: Grade: School: T-shirt Size (All adult sizes): S M L XL XXL Food Allergies: Make payment to St. Martin Parish 4-H Trivia Contest Question Each month, we will have a trivia question in our newsletter. If you are one of the first 5 members from your club to the correct answer to us, you will receive a prize at your next club meeting. 4-H December Trivia Question: What was the Louisiana gross farm value of Christmas trees in 2011? (Hint: Use the Agcellent Information page on forestry to find the answer. ) 4-H November Question What crop did sugarcane replace the cultivation of once it became a thriving industry in LA? Indigo The first successful sugar crop used to produce raw sugar was that of Etienne de Bore. In 1795, de Bore succeeded in making sugar that was valued at $12,000. A thriving sugar industry soon replaced the cultivation of indigo in Louisiana. us the answer along with your full name, the school you attend, and your grade level by 12/21/12 to: stmartin4h@yahoo.com

5 Outdoor Skills Information Shooting Sports News New State Ambassadors: Congratulations to Elliott Bernard, Luke Patin, and Courtney Poirier for being selected as State 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors! New Rifle Instructor: We are pleased to welcome Mr. Michael Louviere as one of our newest certified Rifle Instructors. Shooting Sports Project Books: Registered participants should have received their Project Book(s) at the mandatory Safety Meeting. Participants should begin working in these books now so that they can be turned in along with their portfolio and other project books by the appropriate deadlines. IMPORTANT: REMEMBER: In order to participate in regional and/or state competitions, the participant must turn in their shooting sports project book and portfolio by the parish deadline & have acquired the minimum number of training/practice hours required for the event. R U Hooked on FISHING? All 4th-12th grade 4-H members are invited to an upcoming: Fishing Project Club Workshop Saturday, January 19, :00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 4-H Office Interested in learning more about fishing? Join us to find out opportunities being offered through the NEWLY formed Fishing Sports Project Club. Fishing Project Club Workshop Registration Form Due to the 4-H Office by January 15, Name Age Grade School / Club Address Telephone Numbers Return by January 15, 2013 to: St. Martin Parish 4-H Fishing Workshop 114 Courthouse Street Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, Fax: or hguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu Want to attend just RSVP by January 15, 2013 Stay Connected with Us Through Social Media! Become our friend or join our group to get all the latest news and see pictures from all of our events! Search for St. Martin Parish 4-H & St. Martin Parish 4-H Junior

6 Livestock News St. Martin Parish Livestock Show (January 11-12, 2013) SPRING LIVESTOCK SHOW DATES Acadiana District Livestock Show (January 23-26, 2013) LSU State Livestock Show in Gonzales, LA (February 9-16, 2013) 75th ANNUAL ST. MARTIN PARISH 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW 2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS JANUARY 11, 2013 (Friday) 4:00 P.M. Livestock May Begin Arriving 4:30-6:00 P.M. Weigh in Market Lambs & Goats 5:30 P.M. Deadline for Sheep & Goat Arrival 6:00-9:00 P.M. Weigh-in Market Hogs and Com. Gilts (All hogs must arrive and weigh-in Friday night) 6:30 P.M. Pledges & Invocation; Begin Judging Show Order: Goat Showmanship - Sr. (15 & over), Intermediate (12-14), Jr. (9-11), Overall, Pee Wee Market Goats followed by Breeding Goats Old Timers Goat Showmanship Fundraiser Sheep Showmanship - Sr. (14 & over), Jr. (9-13), Overall, Pee Wee Breeding Sheep followed by Market Lambs Old Timers Sheep Showmanship Fundraiser 9:00 P.M. Deadline for Hog Arrival and Market Hog and Com. Gilt weigh-in Conclusion of show - Optional Release of Sheep and Goats (all sale animals must remain at the barn) 10:00 P.M. Barn closed and locked - everyone out of the barn JANUARY 12, 2013 (Saturday) 5:30 A.M. Barn Open; Beef & Dairy Cattle May Arrive 6:30 A.M. Deadline for Beef & Dairy Cattle Arrival 7:30 A.M. Pledges & Invocation; Begin Judging Show Order: Dairy Cattle Dairy Showmanship - Sr. (14 & over), Jr. (9-13), Overall, Pee Wee Old Timers Dairy Showmanship Fundraiser Beef Showmanship - Senior (14 & over), Junior (9-13), Overall, Pee Wee Beef Classes - Steers, Bulls, then Heifers Old Timers Beef Showmanship Fundraiser Market Hogs -Barrow Only Division, Cross Division, Overall Breeding Swine Swine Showmanship Senior (15 & over), Intermediate (12-14), Junior (9-11), Overall, Pee Wee Old Timers Swine Showmanship Fundraiser 12:45 P.M. Announce Premier Exhibitor Winners All exhibitors in ring to thank buyers; Special Comments from senior exhibitors 1:00 P.M. SALE Conclusion of Sale - Release all Livestock (Livestock will not be allowed to leave before this time) Attention Rabbit Exhibitors: The St. Martin Parish 4-H Rabbit Show will be held at our Super Saturday contest day on Saturday, February 2nd at the Breaux Bridge High School Livestock Barn. More information will be in the January Bayou Gazette Attention Poultry Exhibitors: The St. Martin Parish Poultry Premier Exhibitor contest will be held on February 5, The Parish Poultry Show will be held on February 6, 2013 at the Breaux Bridge High School Livestock Barn. More information will be given to poultry exhibitors at a later date. 4-H Character Word of the Month SHOW YOU CARE IN DECEMBER.. CARING is a quality we think a lot about at this time of the year. But caring is not just for the holidays. Why is it so important that we be CARING? Here are a few reasons: CARING makes others feel like they belong so they are not alone. People who CARE about others feel better about themselves, too. CARING people help others when they are sad, hurt, or ill without expecting something in return. We all need love, respect, and concern that s what CARING people give to others. Decorate the heart and give it to someone in need to show you CARE!

7 Agcellent Information-Forestry (Trees) Forestry is the # 1 commodity in Louisiana. In 2011, the industry made a total contribution of 3 billion dollars to In Louisiana, Forestry is the #1 commodity. It brings a lot of money to the state. Christmas Trees are part of this industry. In 2011, there were 38 Christmas tree producers in the state. They produced 11,896 trees and the gross farm value was $594,800. The life cycle of an evergreen tree has three stages: -Cone: Evergreen tree growth starts with the cone. Through wind pollination, seeds develop on the seed cone. In nature, these seeds mature and produce new evergreen trees, which can take several years. - Seedling: Young trees or seedlings are planted in seed beds. Many evergreen producers purchase seedlings from specialty growers. The seedlings grow here until they are about 3 to 5 years old. After this time, the seedling is replanted in a field. - Evergreen Tree: While in the field, the job of the tree is to keep growing. The evergreen grower takes care of the tree by pruning and shearing it, which is like giving the tree a hair cut. The trees grow in the field for several years until they are ready to be cut or harvested. In the spring, new trees are planted and the cycle begins again! How to make a 3-D Tree. Follow the directions below to make your own 3-D Tree. - Cut out the tree, including the tab at one edge. - Use a craft knife or scissors to cut a 1-inch slit along the outside edge of the tree (near the cone picture). - Fold the tree in thirds along the dotted lines. - Then, insert the tab into the 1-inch slit. - Add tape along the side for extra reinforcement. From: The Illinois Ag in the Classroom Series

8 Clovers To: State Fair of Louisiana Participants: Joel Babineaux, Elliott Bernard, Hailey Bijeaux, Jana Boudreaux, Bailey Hebert, Camryn Hebert, Hunter Huval, Devin LeBlanc, Lindsey Mouton, Luke Patin, Hunter Tauzin, and Scott Thibodeaux. Louisiana Educational Trip Participants: Hailey Hayes and Lindsey Mouton Outdoor Skills Trip Participant: Luke Patin 4-H Club Congress National Trip Participants: Devin LeBlanc and Erin Blanchard Rebecca Clark for chaperoning at the Southwest Region Challenge Camp October Trivia Contest Participants: Victoria Thi Le, Lauren Mouton, Gabrielle Champagne, Victoria Dupre, Brailen Hardy, Laike Champagne, Torianna Anthony, Davien Landry, Jon Boudreaux, Cameron Kidder, Miranda Kidder, Keeley Johnson, Chaslyn Dartez, Kaydence LeBlanc, Christiano Hannan, Bliss Guidry, Hannah Prudhomme, Camden Jude Fugatt, Alex Champagne, Amar Cormier, Alex Meche, Skyler Guidry, Kareem Menard, Margaret Zerangue, Ethan Courville, Jada Lynn Dogay, Emily Savant, Colleen Angelle, Candace Morck, Blayze Landry, Abbey Ann Poirier, Harley Delahoussaye, Gracie Latiolais, Brin Laperouse, Alec Latiolais and Kyler Laperouse. Jr. Leaders who volunteered at Fall Fest Contest Day: Briana Theriot, Amber Bearb, Jeff Boudreaux, Garrett Richard, McKenzie Billeaudeaux, Jessica Dupont, Hali Louviere, Lexi Guidry, Laural Blanchard, Paige Babineaux, Grace Richard, Miranda Kidder, Justin Blanchard, Christopher Wiltz, Maranda Wiltz, Devin LeBlanc, Jon Boudreaux, Morgan Dugas, Tori Hayes, Braelon Taylor, Zac Dupuis and Hannah Martin Jr. Leaders who led Officer Training Workshops: Jessica Dupont, Haley Newsome, Zac Dupuis, Miranda Kidder, Courtney Poirier, Luke Patin, Linsey Stelly, Kelsey Mason, Jordan Serrette, Taylor Serrette, Jon Boudreaux, Devin LeBlanc, Maddie Babineaux, Alozia Edmond, Hannah Landry, Jeff Boudreaux, Grace Richard, Hailey Hayes, Paige Babineaux, Daija Joe and Hannah Martin After-School Snack-Baked Sweet Potato Fries What you will need: 4 sweet potatoes (yams) 1/4 cup olive oil Salt to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick lengthwise strips and toss with olive oil. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and arrange potatoes on baking sheets. Bake potatoes for minutes or until golden brown on bottom. Turn potatoes over and bake about minutes or until golden brown all over. Sprinkle with salt and serve. Makes 4-6 servings. * Created by Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission spokesperson, Holly Clegg. Visit our website at: Sincerely, Mrs. Hope Ms. Laura Hope Guidry Laura M. Brumbaugh 4-H Agent 4-H Agent hguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu lbrumbaugh@agcenter.lsu.edu It is the policy of the LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. If you have a disability which requires special assistance for your participation in any aforementioned activity, please contact the St. Martin 4-H office at In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability.