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1 February 2015 ~ 7 th -12 th Grade Edition The Bayou Gazette is a monthly publication about the St. Martin Parish 4-H Program. Clover Events Calendar February 3 Parish Poultry Premier Exhibitor Contest February 4-7 Acadiana District Livestock Show (Lafayette) February 9 Parish Poultry Show (BBHS Barn) February LSU State Livestock Show (Gonzales) February 17 4-H Office Closed February 23 4-H University Informational Meeting (4-H 4:30 pm) February 23 Jr. Leader Meeting (4-H 5:30 pm) 4-H Portfolios Due to the 4-H Office (those turned in after th will not judged) Outstanding Club Member Applications Due to 4-H office (all grades )(must turn in a completed portfolio by th.) Jr. Achievement Award Applications Due to 4-H Office (8 th graders only) Charles Fusilier Livestock Award Application Due to 4-H Office (12 th graders only) Scholarship Applications Due to 4-H Office (12 th graders only) March 7 Gleaux 5K Race & Fun Run (4-H Office) March Junior Leadership Conference (CGW) March 16 Jr. Leader Club Meeting March 28 4-H Amazing Race Contest March Southern Regional Shooting Sports Match (Location: West Baton Rouge & Ascension Parishes) April 3 Easter Holiday (4-H Office Closed) April 11 Super Fit Super Families Health Fair & Expo (BBHS) April 13 Jr. Leader Club Meeting April 20 Achievement Day (BBHS) April State Shooting Sports Match (Location: DeSoto & Caddo Parishes) Gleaux 4-Health 5K & Fun Run March 7, H Office The St. Martin Parish 4-H Healthy Living Advisory Committee is hosting the second annual glow-in-the-dark 5K race & family 1 mile fun run. This exciting race will be held in downtown Breaux Bridge, beginning and ending near the 4-H office (114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517). This race celebrates how much fun a healthy lifestyle can be! We are asking everyone that races to deck themselves out in GLEAUXING gear. Be creative! Tutus, Masks, Costumes, Glow Sticks, Running Gear Lights, and anything that GLEAUXS is welcome! Cross the finish line and join us in Veteran s Park for games, music, educational booths, brightest runner contest, physical activity contests, door prizes, refreshments, and awards ceremony. A registration form is included in this newsletter. We NEED youth & adult volunteers for both events stmartin4h@yahoo.com or call to sign up! Super Fit Super Families FREE Health Fair Expo April 11, 2015 BBHS Boys Gym The St. Martin Parish 4-H Healthy Living Advisory Committee and the Jr. Leader Club will host the 1st annual health fair expo for families of St. Martin Parish. The expo offers lots of exhibits, a kids area, and presentations throughout the day. Drop in from 9:00 am-3:00 pm to take part in this super fun day! Special prizes will be given out to the first 200 families that enter the health fair and FREE t- shirts to the first 100 kids to finish a scavenger hunt!. The event is free and open to the public. Help us spread the word as we get Fit4tHeFuture!

2 Jr. Leader Club-Next Meeting The Jr. Leader year is in full swing. Make sure to turn in your enrollment form to be considered an official member and be put on our mailing list. Forms can be requested from the 4-H Office or by ing Ms. Laura at Tentative Jr. Leader Schedule of Events: February 23, 2015: 4-H U Information Meeting (4:30 pm-5:30 4-H Office) February 23, 2015: Jr. Leader Meeting (5:30 pm-7:15 4-H Office) March 7, 2015: Gleaux 5K Race & Fun Run-Volunteers Needed (4-H Office) March 16, 2015: Jr. Leader Meeting (5:30 pm-7:15 4-H Office) April 11, 2015: Health Fair (Volunteers Needed-Mandatory Event-Breaux Bridge High School) April 13, 2015: Jr. Leader Meeting (5:30 pm-7:30 4-H Office-Achievement Day Prep) April 20, 2015: Achievement Day (Volunteers Needed)(Breaux Bridge High School) 4-H University Meeting-February 23, 2015 Come find out about 4-H U at a meeting on February 23, 2015 from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm at the 4-H Office. We are SO excited about 4-H U we want you to save the date. We want YOU there! 4 H U will be June 23-26, 2015 at LSU. Our Goal this year is 50 4-H ers representing St. Martin parish at 4-H U! Help us reach this goal! 4-H University is for all 4-H members who are 13 or older as of January 1, It is a four day, three night conference on LSU s campus in Baton Rouge. You can choose to compete in a contest or go to a Clover College session (which is more like being in college where you learn a lot of information on one topic and do hands-on activities). The expected cost will be between $170 and $180, which includes transportation, lodging, event fee, and breakfast each morning. Payment plans will be available. We will also hold a fundraising opportunity to help cover some of the cost of 4-H University in March 2015/April 2015 through a strawberry flat sale. Contest Spotlight- Each month we will spotlight a few 4-H U contests that you can take part in while attending 4-H U! 4-H HAS TALENT CONTEST MUST be 13years or older to compete in this contest by Dec. 31, entries can represent St. Martin Parish. (An entry can have 1-8 people per one.) In this contest, acts may include vocal, drama, dance, instrumental, etc. Perform in front of group of judges. Prize: $500 cash FISHING SPORTS CONTEST-Must be 13 years or older to compete in this contest by Dec. 31, teams of 3 individuals can represent St. Martin Parish. Contestants on each team will be required to take part in performance challenges (casting, fish id, knot tying and fishing gear id). They will be required to take a test related to fishing. Teams will be asked to show their fishing skills and write a fishing paper. Prize: Outdoor Skills Trip to Little Rock Livestock News Congratulations to all of the Parish Livestock Show participants. GOAT Overall Goat Showmanship Champion: Elliott Bernard Champion Market Goat: Kade Huval Champion Buck: Elliott Benard Champion Doe: Elliott Bernard SHEEP Overall Sheep Showmanship Champion: Jana Boudreaux Champion Market Lamb : Jana Boudreaux DAIRY Overall Dairy Showmanship Champion: Tre Theriot Champion Dairy: Tre Theriot BEEF Overall Beef Showmanship Champion: Mary Harris Champion Bull : Erin Blanchard Champion Heifer : Erin Blanchard SWINE Overall Champion Swine Showman: Jenna Allemond Grand Champion Market Hog: Kade Huval Champion Gilt: DevinLeBlanc For a complete listing of winners & pictures from the show visit our Facebook page at St. Martin Parish 4-H

3 What s Due on th? We have a lot of important 4-H applications due to the 4-H office on, Read the information below to find out what contests you want to enter: 4-H Portfolio-these will be due to your club leaders prior to th. Outstanding Club Member Application Turn in with your portfolio. Jr. Achievement Award (8th Grade Award) Application Any 8th grade 4-H member who would like to apply for the 8th grade achievement award should turn in their application to the 4-H office by, Applications will be mailed to all 8th graders enrolled in the St. Martin parish 4-H program. If you do not receive the application in the mail, it is your responsibility to contact the 4-H office to receive a packet. Parish & State Scholarship Applications-All 12th grade 4-H members who wish to apply for state and parish scholarships should turn in the completed forms to the 4-H office by, The applications were mailed to all senior 4-H members. If you do not receive the application, in the mail, it is your responsibility to contact the 4-H office to receive a packet. Charles Fusilier Livestock Award Application-All senior livestock exhibitors can apply for the Charles Fusilier Livestock award. Applications will be mailed to Senior 4-H livestock exhibitors. The application is due to the 4-H office by, Busy Bee Award Application All 12th grade 4-H members who wish to apply for the Busy Bee Award should turn in their application to the 4-H office by, Applications will be mailed to all 12th graders. **Please note: It is your responsibility to request forms if you do not receive them in the mail.** Outstanding Club Member Applications Have you participated in many 4-H activities this year? If so, you may want to consider completing an Outstanding Member application. The Outstanding Club Member applications are used to choose outstanding club members from the St. Martin parish 4-H program who have been extremely active in the program. Outstanding Club members are chosen based on their participation throughout the year in 4-H events, activities, and service projects. Members also must turn in a completed 4-H portfolio by, The applications are due to the 4-H office by, 2015 either by dropping it off at the 4-H office, ing completed forms to stmartin4h@yahoo.com, or faxing it to Applications received after th will not be considered for outstanding member. Applications will be given out at the January H club meetings and can be found on our Facebook wall and parish website ( Outstanding club members are recognized at Honors Night in May. All who are invited will receive an invitation in the mail in late April. Shooting Sports News Shooting Sports is in full swing. Thanks to all of our coaches who volunteer their time and knowledge at each practice. Save the Dates: February 28, 2015: District Shoot at East Baton Rouge (Baker, LA) & Crying Eagle 4-H Invitational (Lake Charles) March 14, 2015: District Shoot at Ascension (Sorrento, LA) March 26-29, 2015: Southern Regional Match (Gonzales, LA & Port Allen, LA) April 23-26, 2015: State Match (DeSoto Parish/Caddo Parish area) Service Opportunity Turn in Pull Tabs Today! For over 10 years, we have collected pull tabs off of the top of can drinks to help the Ronald McDonald house in Memphis, TN. This is a great service opportunity that is easy to complete. What do you do? Collect as many pull tabs as you can from now until th. Collect them in a plastic Ziploc bag. Take the bag to school and give it to your school club leader. They will turn it into the 4-H office. What do we do with the tabs? We recycle them and receive money! What do we do with the money? We send the money to the Ronald McDonald House in Memphis, TN. To learn more about the Ronald McDonald House visit their website at:

4 Camping Opportunities-GET INVOLVED Co-Op Camp April 24 26, 2015 at Camp Grant Walker Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana Deadline to register is March 16, To register Ms. Laura at or call to request a form. Must turn in form and fee to be registered for camp. All paid fees are non refundable. $30.00 Registration Fee 4-H youth in 8th through 12th grades are eligible to attend. The Conference begins Friday with registration from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and ends Sunday at noon. Share and learn techniques and resources from professionals working in cooperative forms of business. Get Involved! Scan the code for more information Be on the board of directors or help manage the business Market and create a successful membership drive Vote on future directions for your business Feel the thrill of victory when your team makes a profit Educational trip and cash awards presented to top leaders Marsh Maneuvers July Opportunities: Participate in a coastal restoration project, interactive hands on learning experiences, night hikes, seafood processing, water quality testing, crabbing, beach combing, air boat ride, a visit to Avery Island, fish identification, alligator egg dissection, fish head dissection, fun run, boat rides. And so much more! Site: Rockefeller Refuge, Cameron Parish. Who: Marsh Maneuvers is a camp for those students which have completed 10th-12th grade in May Focus: Louisiana Gulf Coast, the threats to the costal environment both natural and manmade, the natural resources of the coast and the impact of these resources on coastal inhabitants and communities, as well as the biology of the coastal ecosystem including life cycles of coastal species such as alligators, crabs, shrimp and a variety of fish Registration: St. Martin Parish has 4 spots! To register for Marsh Maneuvers, you need to pay a deposit of $20.00 to the 4-H office. (The $20.00 will be refunded after camp.) Spots will be filled on a first come, first pay basis.

5 STEPS to a Healthy Teen- Apps for Fitness An app is a software application. Apps are now synonymous with mobile phones, tablets, and other mobile devices. Since 2008, 500,000 apps have been created and more than 25 billion apps have been downloaded from the App Store from prices ranging from free to $900. Clearly, apps are here to stay. Why not use something so popular to keep you healthy? Try the apps below to help you with exercising, food tracking, goal setting, and just plain fun! From: 50 App Activities for Fitness, Learning ZoneXpress, UPC# Apps for Healthy Living App Name: Description: Compatible Devices: Charity Miles Need a little extra incentive to run? When you use Charity Miles, every mile your run or walk is a 25-cent donation to one of 12 charities to choose from on the app. Biking earns 10 cents. In the end, this app benefits everyone! Android Phones and tablets Eat-And-Move O Matic Learn about the link between food and exercise. Food fuels your body for the movements you make throughout the day; however if you consume too much food you will need to move more to keep a healthy balance. See how to balance the food you eat with amounts of exercise. Fig Live better, nourish your body and soul, and meet your goals! Fig lets you choose goals you want to accomplish across a broad range of health & wellness topics. You can share your goals with your friends. Android Phones and tablets Cody For those looking for a friendly workout tracker, look no further than Cody. Cody serves as your personal motivator and cheerleader! C2K In just eight weeks, transform from a couch potato into a person who can run a 5K! Android Phones and tablets SpecTrek Lite Ever wonder what it s like to be a ghostbuster? SpecTrek lets you hunt ghosts in your own backyard! Android Phones and tablets

6 STEPS to a Healthy Teen- Charge your battery with high-energy foods Information on this page from: Eating healthy is not just about the amount of food you eat. You need to make sure you're eating the types of food that charge you up. Strive to eat meals & snacks that include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat protein, and dairy. Fruits and Vegetables Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables. Dark green, red, and orange vegetables, in particular, have high levels of the nutrients you need, such as vitamin C, calcium, and fiber. Adding spinach or romaine lettuce and tomato to your sandwich is an easy way to get more veggies in your meal. Grains Choose whole grains, like whole-wheat bread, brown rice, and oatmeal. Protein Power up with lean meats, like turkey on a sandwich, or chicken, seafood, eggs, beans, nuts, tofu, and other protein-rich foods. Dairy Build strong bones with fat-free or low-fat milk products. If you cannot digest lactose (the sugar in milk that causes some people stomach pain), choose soy or rice milk and low-fat yogurt. January TRIVIA Answer What are the 6 steps to hand washing found in the January 2015 Bayou Gazette newsletter? 1. Wet Hands 2. Soap (20 seconds) 3. Scrub backs of hands, wrists, between fingers, under fingernails. 4. Rinse 5. Towel dry 6. Turn off taps with towel.

7 Clovers To the Following 4-H Members & Volunteers Each month we will give clovers to 4-H members, volunteers and community supporters for their outstanding work representing St. Martin Parish 4-H! Check back each month! Exploring Leadership Project Club January Meeting Mentors: Paige Babineaux, Maddie Babineaux. Health Fair Committee Meeting Participants: Clair Blanchard, Kynnedy Louis, Alex Meche, Alanna Frederick, Damon Lanclos, Chandler Patin, Natasha Patin, Courtney Pourciau, Emma Pourciau, and Lillie Pourciau. Gleaux 5K & Fun Run Committee Meeting Participants: James Boudreaux, Justin Boudreaux, Gigi Harris, Peter Harris, Emily Amador, Mary-Madeline Guidry, Gabrielle Perry, Jessie Babineaux, and Maddie Babineaux SET Project Club Mentor: Devin LeBlanc All the livestock exhibitors who worked hard at the parish livestock show exhibiting their animal projects. BBHS Agriculture Students and Teacher Tim Chiasson for setting up the pens for the Livestock Show. All of the livestock show buyers and supporters who rewarded the livestock youth with monetary support at the show by purchasing their market animals. January Trivia Contest Winners: Logan Blanchard, Noah Doucet, Emily Babineaux, Tanira Singleton, Erin Robin, Emma Doucet, Gillanda Carbin, Gabrielle Jo lie Simon, Victoria Davis, Cassidi Bonnet, Ellie Calais, Emily Guidry, Dylan Dautreuil, Alexys Landry, Camden Theriot, Tyasia Martinez, Michelle Boyd, Kali Usie, Ariana Cormier, Katy Poirier, Mattie Hebert, McKenna Robert, Carrington Huval, Lea Rawls, Kaden Allemond, Krystal Calais, Harlee Constantine, Moriana George, Lia Prados, Paul Catalanatto, Isley Thibodeaux, Braxton Deville, Ava Boudreaux, Riley Theriot, Bethany Clement, Bliss Guidry, Sydnie Trahan, JaKatelyn Willis, Tori Lastrape, Aleigha LeBlanc, Skylar Richard, Destinee Bob, Angelina Demouchet, Lindsey Doucet, Erica Doucet, Abigail Boutin, Ashlyn Williams, Hailee Constantine, Ebony Sylvester, Noelie Castille, Faith Hollier, Skyler Guidry, Jaylyn Helaire, Mabel Clausen, Landon Laviolette, Talli Theriot, Asia Parker, Emily Amador, Davien Landry, Conner Durand, Luke Durand, Raegon Potier, Katelynn LeBlanc, Mia Rhine, Ali Atkinson, Logan Robert, Alec Latiolais, Christiano Hannan, and Madelyn Babineaux Winter Board Meeting Representatives from St. Martin Parish: Devin LeBlanc (SET), EJ Blanchard (Food & Fitness), Maddie Babineaux (Fashion), Hali Louivere (Executive), Elliott Bernard (Shooting Sports), Bailey Poirier (Shooting Sports), and Ms. Laura (Citizenship) St. Martin Parish Cattlemen Queen: Erin EJ Blanchard Broiler Chick Distribution Helpers: Jon Boudreaux, Chandler Patin, Caitlin Dugan, Paige Babineaux, & James Boudreaux 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 State University and A&M College, Southern University and A&M College, Louisiana parish governing bodies, and United States Department of Agriculture cooperating. St. Martin Parish Cooperative Extension 114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA Fax: Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Contact your local 4-H agents: Laura Brumbaugh (lbrumbaugh@agcenter.lsu.edu) & Hope Guidry (hguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu) Website: Facebook: St. Martin Parish 4-H Page (Hit LIKE ) Twitter: St. Martin Parish 4-H (Hit Follow ) Pinterest: St. Martin Parish 4-H

8 4-H Super Fit Amazing Race Registration The 4-H Super Fit Amazing Race is a contest that is based off of the television show, The Amazing Race. The contest challenges you to compete as a team to complete health & fitness stations. Some challenges require you to use your smarts, some stations require you to use your strength & muscles. Some stations are clean and some are messy. ALL the STATIONS are fun and all teams that finish are SUPER! Want to compete in the St. Martin Parish 4-H Amazing Race on March 28 th? Get a team of 2 or 3 together today! Race Details: When: Saturday, March 28, 2015 Location: 4-H Office (114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA Who: Teams of two (2) or three (3). NEW this YEAR: Your FAMILY & FRIENDS can compete in the amazing race. Teams can be made up of a 4-H member(s) and family members, friends (4H members and others), etc. At least one team member must be a 4-H er. Scoring: Scoring includes race time and correct answers. Time: Race will last at least 1 hour with lunch served at the conclusion of the race and an awards ceremony (around 1:00 pm). There will be two splits of the contest. Teams will be assigned to either split A or B. Split A will start at 9:30 am and Split B will start at 10:30 am. The assignment will be sent to teams after March 13, Pre-Registration is required. Teams will turn in one (1) registration form (below) per team to the 4-H office by Friday, March 13, Forms can be ed to stmartin4h@yahoo.com, faxed to or mailed to or dropped off at 114 Courthouse Street Breaux Bridge, LA Detailed rules and instructions will be mailed & ed to teams that register with arrival times and schedule of events after March 13, H Super Fit Amazing Race Team Registration Form (Turn in ONE (1) form per team) Registration form due to the 4-H office by: Friday, March 13, 2015 Choose one: 2 person team 3 person team Team Member #1 Registration Information (Team Member #1 MUST be a 4-H member) Name: Grade: School/Club: Emergency Phone Number: Address: Mailing Address: Team Member #2 Registration Information-Choose One: Youth Adult Name: Grade: School/Club: Emergency Phone Number: Address: Mailing Address: Team Member #3 Registration Information - Choose One: Youth Adult Name: Grade: School/Club: Emergency Phone Number: Address: Mailing Address:

9 5K Race & Family 1 Mile Fun Run March 7, 2015 The PURPOSE of this event is to GLEAUX! The St. Martin Parish 4-H Healthy Living Advisory Committee is hosting the second annual glow-in-the-dark 5K race & 1 mile family fun run. This exciting race will be held in downtown Breaux Bridge, beginning and ending near the 4-H office (114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517). This race celebrates how much fun a healthy lifestyle can be! We are asking everyone that races to deck themselves out in GLEAUXING gear. Be creative! Tutus, Masks, Costumes, Glow Sticks, Running Gear Lights, and anything that GLOWS is welcome! Packet Pick Up will be on Friday, March 6, 2014 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm at the 4-H office. Race Day Packet Pick Up will begin at the 4-H Office at 3:00 pm-5:30 pm. Cross the finish line and join us in Veteran s Park for games, educational booths, brightest runner contest, jump rope contest, door prizes, refreshments, and awards ceremony. Also, it is recommended that you wear reflective items and utilize headlamps, flashlights or any other means of illumination. All racers are responsible for knowing the race route. Get ready, set, GLEAUX for this one of a kind race! Location: 4-H Office in Downtown Breaux Bridge, LA (114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517) Time: March 7, 2015-Race Day registration for BOTH events begins at 3:00 pm at the 4-H office. Family Fun Run begins at 5:00 pm. (Registration ends at 4:30 pm) 5K Walk/Run begins at 6:00 pm with a Dance Warm Up (Registration ends at 5:30 pm) Registration Prices: 5K Pre-Registration: $20; 5K Race Day Registration: $30; 4-H Member 5K Registration: $10; 5K Team of 6: $80 *Mail individual registration forms for ALL team members with payment. Family Fun Run Registration: FREE ***ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE Return Form & Fees to: Gleaux 4-Health Race-114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517*** Name: DOB: Age (at time of race): Gender: Address: City: State/Zip Code: Phone: Please check which race(s) you will be participating in: Family Fun Run 5K Race Both Family Fun Run Registration: Family 1 Mile Fun Run (Free) (If you would like a t-shirt there is a $10.00 charge.) T-Shirt Order: $10.00 Circle Size: Youth Sizes: S M L / Adult Sizes: S M L XL XXL XXXL (All Kid s Fun Run participants who would like to order a shirt must pre-register before February 20, 2015.) 5K Race Registration: Is this your 1st 5K race to participate in? YES NO T-Shirt Size (Circle 1): Youth Sizes: S M L / Adult Sizes: S M L XL XXL XXXL (All 5K race participants who pre-register before February 20th will be guaranteed a race t-shirt and a goodie bag.) Choose One: 5K Pre-Registration $20 (T-Shirts are only guaranteed to those registered by February 20, 2015) 5K Day of Race Registration-$30 5K 4-H Member Registration-$10 (T-Shirts are only guaranteed to those registered by February 20, 2015) 5K Team of 6-$80 (Each team member must complete a form) Enter Team Name Here: Additional T-Shirts Ordered: $ ($10.00 each) Circle Sizes: Youth Sizes: S M L / Adult Sizes: S M L XL XXL XXXL Additional Donation to St. Martin Parish 4-H: $ Total Amount Enclosed: $ (checks/money order payable to St. Martin Parish 4-H) Any questions please contact Laura Brumbaugh at or lbrumbaugh@agcenter.lsu.edu. LEGAL RELEASE: By submitting this application, I claim that I am aware of and/or agree to the following: Running requires physical exertion that may be hazardous to my health; there is no known physical or mental condition that would endanger me if I participate; I have sufficiently prepared for this activity. I will heed the advice of event security and ensure that I keep myself safe along the race route. I also agree to hold harmless and indemnify event sponsors, officials, and organizations and agents or event employees for any and all injuries and/or damages. Signature: Date: If under 18 Parent Signature: Date: