[Image: Link to PDF Newsletter]The monthly 4-H newsletter gives information for upcoming events in Morehouse Parish and surrounding areas.
I would like to take this time to welcome you to the Morehouse Parish 4-H Club. We have many fun things planned for you this year. Work on your project book or participate to qualify as a 4-H Clover so that you may attend our annual Award’s Day in May. Also portfolios may be sent to Baton Rouge for competition. There are some great trips available to those who win these record book competitions.
Name the Newsletter
A new year calls for a new newsletter name. I want YOU to name the newsletter. Each 4-H'er may submit ONE recommendation for a name. The best way to submit your name is to email it to me. You MUST follow directions so I will know who is submitting names.
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Subject line—4-H Newsletter contest
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In your email put your name, age, school, and your newsletter name.
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Clover Corner
Congratulations to Emily Cooper, a freshman at Bastrop High, for running for Northeast Regional Representative and winning. Thanks for all your hard work you are doing to make Louisiana 4-H better!
Nathan Morrison, a freshman at Bastrop High, was selected as the Northeast Regional Representative Alternate. If either of the representatives are not able to attend meetings, Nathan will be allowed to attend. Congratulations Nathan!
Commodity Cookery
The cookery contest will be split into two different days this year. The first day will be October 12, 2009, and will be dishes in the categories of rice, pecan, catfish, and corn.
4-H Pet Show
On Saturday, October 24, 2009, you are invited to attend the Annual 4-H Pet Show. It will be held on the Cotton Stage at the Fair. Registration will start at 10:30 a.m. and the contest will begin at 11:00 a.m. All animals must be on a leash or in an appropriate container/cage for the particular animal. NOTE: No snakes or any poisonous animals/creatures will be allowed. Insects are also not allowed.
Vaccinations are required for all cats, dogs, etc. We do not want to take a chance on anyone or any animal getting rabies.
Categories
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Best Dressed
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Cutest Dog/Cat
- Most Unusual Pet
- Best Tricks
- Biggest/Smallest
Junior Leader Club
Youth in grades 7th through 12th are invited to join the Morehouse Junior Leader Club. We will have our first meeting on September 3, 2009, at 6:00 pm. The Junior Leader Club members serve our community, learn through new experiences, and have a lot of fun.
Articles Wanted
If you would like your club articles to be published in the monthly newsletter, please send them to the 4-H office no later than September 20, 2009. Remember that you can also have your articles published in the Bastrop Daily Enterprise. I can send your articles to the Enterprise to be published.
Summer News
This summer, thirty-two 4-H'ers attended summer camp at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, Louisiana. Campers participated in Outdoor Skills, Food and Nutrition, SET (Science, Engineering, and Technology), Dramatic Arts, and Wetlands. Every night they could attend the dance or enjoy free time. Seven 4-H'ers attended 4-H University in Baton Rouge. 4-H'ers lived in the dorms at LSU for four nights. They participated in contests and educational programs, while some 4-H'ers chose to attend Clover College and learn about Forensics, Wetlands, and Dramatic Arts.
Four 4-H'ers attended 4-H Day at the Capitol. They visited with Representative Sam Little and Senator Mike Walsworth. They also took the tour of the capitol and visited the Baton Rouge Zoo.
Northeast District Horse Show
Over 20 4-H'ers participated in the Northeast District Horse Show. Many of these went on to participate in the State Horse Show. Amber Tisdale placed first in barrel racing and competed at Southern Regionals along with Michael Mattice who placed first in Halter Mare and 11th at Regionals. Congratulations!!!
Why Breakfast?
Smart Reasons to Eat Breakfast . . .
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Breakfast fuels the body with nutrients. If you skip breakfast, you may not make up the nutrients missed from this meal.
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Breakfast provides food energy for active play.
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Breakfast gets you ready to learn. Kids learn better if they eat breakfast.
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Breakfast helps maintain a healthy body weight since it helps control the urge to nibble or eat too much food at lunch. However, even with breakfast, young children may need a small morning snack.
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Breakfast helps kids and adults feel good. Children may get morning tummy aches from hunger pangs if they miss breakfast.
- Breakfast tastes good!
Smart Ways to Make Breakfast Successful . . .
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Start making breakfast the night before so you can better manage your early morning time. You might mix the juice, slice fruit, or make hard-cooked eggs the night before.
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Go to bed earlier so you get up in time for breakfast.
Stock your kitchen with quick-to-fix breakfast foods.
Easy Ideas for Quick, Yummy Breakfasts . . .
Provided by LSU AgCenter Community Nutrition Programs. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material was funded partially by the USDA’s Food Stamp Program. The Food Stamp Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out how to apply, call 1-888-LAHELPU or visit the Department of Social Services' Web site to download an application for food stamps.
Character Counts
A Person of Character
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Is a good person, someone to look up to and admire.
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Knows the difference between right and wrong and always tries to do what is right.
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Sets a good example for everyone.
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Makes the world a better place.
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Lives according to the “Six Pillars of Character”: TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING, AND CITIZENSHIP.
Shooting Sports
Morehouse Parish 4-H is in the process of getting a Shooting Sports Program started. If you are interested in the Shooting Sports Program, please contact Jennifer Moran at the Morehouse Extension Office at 318-281-5741.
Important Dates
For a complete list of parish activities, see our online calendar.
October
Meetings: Pumpkin Decorating Contest
4-10 National 4-H Week
12 Commodity Cookery Ag. Aud. 4:30
17-18 Entries for Cotton Festival
24 Pet Show at Cotton Festival
November
9 Comm. Cookery Ag. Aud 4:30
October Meetings
6 9:40 M. Magnet; 1:00 South Side
7 7:30 Eastside; 1:30 Carver
8 2:00 H. V. Adams
12 1:30 PVA Junior
13 11:20 PVA Senior; 1:00 Pine Grove; 2:15 Beekman
14 11:48 M. Junior High; 1:00 Cherry Ridge
Contacting the 4-H Office
If you have a disability which requires special assistance for your participation in any of the meetings or activities, please contact the Morehouse Parish Office at 318-281-5741.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Any teen or adult who would like to assist with any of the activities that take place with our 4-H clubs, please contact the Morehouse Parish Office.