The 4-H Bayou Gazette

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1 February 2015 ~ 4 th -6 th Edition The 4-H Bayou Gazette 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 10 Arts & Crafts Project Club Meeting (PMS) February 12 Exploring Leadership Mess Fest (BBHS BARN) February 17 Mardi Gras Holiday (4-H Office Closed) February 25 SET Project Club Meeting (4-H Office) February 27 4-H Portfolios Due to the 4-H Office (those turned in after February 27th will not judged) February 27 Outstanding Club Member Applications Due to 4-H office (all grades )(must turn in a completed portfolio by February 27th.) March 7 Gleaux 5K Race & Fun Run (4-H Office) March 28 4-H Amazing Race Contest (4-H Office) 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 20 Achievement Day (BBHS) April State Shooting Sports Match (Location: DeSoto & Caddo Parishes) April 28 Southwest Area 4-H Cookery Contest (Crowley) 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. 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 1 st 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 4-H PORTFOLIO Information 4-H Portfolios were given to 4-H members at the January club meetings. The portfolios are a record of your 4-H participation this year. Portfolios should be turned in if you want to attend Achievement Day. This super fun event is scheduled for April 20, 2015 at Breaux Bridge High School. Need Pictures for Your Portfolio? Have you attended any 4-H events? Check the St. Martin Parish 4-H Facebook Page to see if we caught you at an event in a photo. Remember: 1: Competitive Deadline: 4-H members portfolios are due on February 27, 2015 if the 4-H member wants their portfolio judged and to be considered for Outstanding Record Book Awards. (Agents will pick up these books at each school on February 27, 2015.) 4-H club leaders may ask for your portfolio prior to February 27th. It is the responsibility of the 4-H club member to know when their school club leader wants the books! 2: Non-competitive deadline: Members who turn in portfolios after February 27, 2015 until April 1, 2015 are eligible to attend Achievement Day, but their book will not be judged and will not be considered for Outstanding Record Book awards. 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 February 27, The applications are due to the 4-H office by February 27, 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 February 27th will not be considered for outstanding member. Applications were given to you 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. 4-H Project Club News Last Meetings February will be the last month that the project clubs meeting. See the February meeting schedule below: Arts & Crafts Club Meeting: February 10, 2015 from 3:30 pm-4:45 pm at Parks Middle school. There is a $5.00 fee to attend. Explore Leadership Club Meeting: February 12, 2015 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm at BBHS Barn. Wear old clothes that can get messy. NO charge SET Club Meeting: February 25, 2015 from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm at the 4-H Office. There is a $5.00 fee to attend. 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, LA) 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)

3 4-H Summer Camp: UnBEARably Fun! 4-H Summer Camp is held at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, LA WHEN: June 1-5, 2015 OPEN TO: 4th, 5th and 6th Grade 4-H members (under 13 years old as of 8/31/15) 4-H ers are invited to attend camp where they will spend a week learning new things in a morning track, take part in 9 recreation sessions, meet new friends, dance each night, canoe, swim, & have a ball at 4-H summer camp. 4-H Camp is UnBEARAbly FUN! Cost: $165 which includes lodging, transportation, meals and snacks. Transportation to and from the camp is provided by St. Martin Parish. A nonrefundable deposit of $85 is due to the 4-H Office by April 1, The remaining fee of $80 will be due by May 19, 2015, regardless if you attend camp or not. Once the deposit is put down you agree to pay the balance in full. Scholarships are available to those who qualify for free or reduced lunch. More information on the registration form found on page 8 of this newsletter. We have room to bring 22 boys and 33 girls from St. Martin parish along with the 4-H Agents (Ms. Laura & Ms. Hope), several high school counselors, and adult volunteers. In the event that spots are filled up, we will start a waiting list. 4-H members will be selected to attend camp based on a first come, first serve basis. We will be camping with 4-H ers from East Carroll, Union, Natchitoches, Richland, Sabine, Terrebonne, Assumption, and St. Mary parishes. To learn more about 4-H camp you can visit We will hold a 4-H Camper and Parent meeting on May 19, 2015 at 6:00 pm. *The fees collected from those attending are non-refundable. Summer Activity Tracks (Youth will select ONE while at camp) Water Safety, That s What s SUP! Get Ready, get SET Science, Engineering, & Technology Outdoor Adventures Explore Louisiana: Wetlands, Wildlife, & YOU! Outdoor Adventures II: Wilderness Survival Hunter s Safety Certification 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 The form is on page 8 of this newsletter. Detailed rules and instructions will be mailed & ed to teams that register with arrival times and schedule of events after March 13, 2015.

4 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 Bernard 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: Devin LeBlanc For a complete listing of winners & pictures from the show visit our Facebook page at St. Martin Parish 4-H 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 February 27 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: or scan the QR code: Sweet & Spicy Snack Mix Recipe-Try it TODAY! Yield: 10 cups-get Parents help in the kitchen! Remember, wash your hands before cooking! Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 3 cups multigran cereal squares 2 cups toasted multigrain round oat cereal 1 cup pretzels 1 bag single-serving plain microwave popcorn, popped according to the package directions (6 cups total) 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons Chipotle-flavored hot pepper sauce Directions 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, stir sugar and cinnamon. 2. In a large bowl, stir cereals, pretzels, popcorn and cranberries. Drizzle with vegetable oil and hot pepper sauce, then sprinkle with sugar mixture. Stir to coat. 3. Spread mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, stirring twice. Allow to cool. Calories per 1 cup serving: 95; Fat: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 17 mg; Carb: 16 grams; Fiber: 1 gram; Protein: 1 gram From:

5 Science 4-Health 5 Food Groups My Plate is a guide to eating healthy. It shows us the foods that we need to eat to keep our bodies healthy and strong. When we eat from each of the food groups on My Plate, we are making healthy choices that will help our bodies to work at its best. Our bodies are like cars, and what does a car need to run? Gas or fuel. Food is the fuel our bodies need to run. If we don t give our bodies the right type of fuel, our bodies may not run as well. Healthy foods are the healthiest fuel we can give our bodies, and MyPlate helps us to choose those types of food. The foods are broken up into food groups based on how they help our bodies. Unscramble the words below to discover the 5 food groups found on MyPlate: Color your MyPlate to make it colorful using the colors given: Fruits-Red, Vegetables-Green, Grains-Orange, Protein-Purple & Dairy-Blue RFUTI VGETEALBE RNGAIS PRTENI AIRDY 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. Information on this page from: Answers to Word Scramble: Fruit, Vegetable, Grains, Protein, & Dairy

6 Science 4-Health MICRO-WHATTTT? WHAT ARE MICROBES? A microbe is anything too small to be visible to the naked eye. Two types of microbes are bacteria and viruses. You re surrounded by microbes all the time, and normally co-exist peacefully. Some types help you, like the bacteria in your digestive tract that help break down food. There are, however, some types of bacterium and viruses that can make you ill. Bacteria are single-celled organisms. There are thousands of types of bacteria, and they live virtually anywhere. Bacteria are much bigger than viruses. (But they re all way too small for you to see.) Bacteria are much more complex than viruses. Bacteria have the tools to reproduce themselves, by themselves. They are filled with fluid, and may have threadlike structures to move themselves, like a tail. Virus. A virus may have a spiny outside layer, called the envelope. Viruses cannot reproduce on their own. They infect cells and take over their reproductive machinery to reproduce. Want to learn more about diseases? Scan the QR code to visit the BAM website to play games & learn more! IMMUNE SYSTEM WORD FIND The immune system protects the body from infections and diseases. It's sometimes also called the Lymphatic system. It's made up of the tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases. This system includes the bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, thymus, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels. Use the word bank to find the hidden words in the puzzle. January TRIVIA Question Answer According to the video, Hand Washing For Kids, Pump the Pump Music Video, How many seconds should you wash your hands? Answer: 20 seconds! Wellness Bingo Don t forget to play the Wellness Bingo Challenge with your family! You have until March 1 st to play. Play today! All bingo game cards are due to the 4-H office by March 16, 2015! Word Bank: Lymph Lymph Nodes Lymph Vessels Thymus Spleen White Blood Cells Bone Marrow Tonsils Information & image from:

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 Participants: Christiano Hannan, Emily Savant, April Joseph, Hailee Constantine, Harlee Constantine, & Mary Harris.. 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 #iamhealthy Essay contest winners: 1 st Place: Janell Howard; 2 nd Place: Josie Blanchard; 3 rd Place: Nyla Davis; 4 th Place: Kady Broussard. Essay Participants: Emily Savant and Ashlyn Courville SET Project Club December Meeting Participants: Xavier Stewart, Sierra Parrish, Addison Romero, Elyse Hardy, Christiano Hannan, Ashton Knott, Collin Arnaud, and Emily Savant SET Project Club January Meeting Participants: Elyse Hardy, Addison Romero, Sierra Parrish, Xavier Stewart, Ashton Knott, Collin Arnaud, Christiano Hannan, Emily Savant, and Ava Begnaud Broiler Chick Distribution Helpers: Jon Boudreaux, Chandler Patin, Caitlin Dugan, Paige Babineaux, and James Boudreaux Fashion Camp Participant: Kinzli Zenon & Fashion Board Camp Planner: Madelyn Babineaux 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 January Art Club Participants: Margie Clausen, Mayomi Gardemal, Kennedi Thomas, Jackson Thomas, Nathaniel Williams, Kenedi Langlinais, Alyssa Landry, Mattie Hebert, Morianna George, Kristin Anderson, Liam Anderson, Lindsey Doucet, Landon Kately, Amber Racca, Belle Racca, Madison Green, Bailey Poirier, Abbey Poirier, Annie Lynn, & Caroline Dubois. All the livestock exhibitors who worked hard at the parish livestock show exhibiting their animal projects. All of the livestock show buyers and supporters who rewarded the livestock youth with monetary support at the show by purchasing their market animals. BBHS Agriculture Students and Teacher Tim Chiasson for setting up the pens for the Livestock Show. 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 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: H Summer Camp Application Please fill out COMPLETELY and return to the 4-H Office with $85 deposit by April 1, Make payments payable to St. Martin Parish 4-H. Send payment and form to 114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA Name: Circle: MALE FEMALE Mailing Address: Address: Phone: Date of Birth:Age on 8/31/15: School/Club: Grade: Do you qualify for the chancellor s fund scholarship? YES NO Chancellor s Scholarship: In order to qualify for the scholarship, you must qualify for free/reduced lunch. If you qualify for the scholarship, a $60 credit will appear on your balance for camp. (Must provide proof of FREE/REDUCED LUNCH status from school with this application.) There are additional items you can purchase for 4-H camp, including t-shirt, camp group picture, camp parish picture, and you can put money into a camp store account for souvenir purchases while at camp. All of these items can be bought for additional fees that will be due by May 19, Once you register for camp, you will receive additional information about these items. All of these extras are optional. This form and non-refundable deposit of $85 is due to the 4-H Office by April 1, 2015.

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: