May 2017
Assumption Parish
Congratulations to all the
2017 Assumption Parish 4-H Seniors
Wishing you the best of luck with your future plans!
4-H U competition will be held on June 20-23, 2017 at the LSU campus in Baton
Rouge. 4-H’ers will compete on the State level in several contest for prizes, all
expense paid trips and scholarships.
If you have any questions call Ms. Margo at 985-369-6386.
Important Dates
May 9
4-H Awards Banquet
By Invitation Only
May - TBA
Jr. Leader Mtg.
The following Assumption Parish 4-H’ers participated and placed at the
Area Cookery held on April 12th, at the Houma Municipal Auditorium.
Sugar Cookery
Ethan Landry (PPMS) - Pie 2nd Place
Graci Aucoin (PPMS) - Cookies 3rd Place
Sydney Phelps (NPS) - Candy 3rd Place
Sydni Ourso (PPMS) - Cakes 3rd Place
Seafood Cookery
Kate Knight (NMS) - Crawfish 1st Place
Gracie Charlet (PPPS) - Fish & Any Other 3rd Place
Egg Cookery
Charli Boudreaux (NPS) - Main Dish 1st Place
Ethan Landry (PPMS) - Appetizer/Salad 3rd Place
Dawson Landry (LMS) - Dessert 4th Place
June 20– 23
4-H University
LSU Campus
June 12– 16
4-H Camp
Camp Grant Walker
Pollock, LA
July 4
Holiday
4-H Office closed
July 30– Aug. 2
Lost Camp
Camp Grant Walker
Pollock, LA
Poultry Cookery
Graci Aucoin (PPMS) - Chicken 1st Place
Morgan Bailey (LPS) - Processed Poultry 4th Place
Rice Cookery
Kenzlee Landry (NPS) - 1st Place / Grand Champion
Jami Ponville (PPMS) - Dessert 1st Place
Sweet Potato Cookery
Kenzlee Landry (NPS) - Dessert 3rd Place
It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that no person shall be subjected to
discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability.
If you have a disability which requires special assistance for your participation in any of our
activities, please contact Margo Castro at 985-369-6386 or [email protected].
LSU AgCenter
119 Robin Street
Napoleonville, LA 70390
(985) 369-6386
[email protected]
www.lsuagcenter.com
Lost Camp
July 30—August 2, 2017
The Louisiana Outdoor Science & Technology Camp is a summer camping experience offered to 7th and 8th
grade 4-H Members. This is a chance to once again experience 4-H Camp. The tracks will focus on Science,
Engineering and Technology. Tracks for this year include videography, wetlands, outdoor adventures, SET,
and more! Campers will also have free time for recreation activities, such as volleyball, archery, arts and
crafts, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, and dances. 4-H Members may sign up on a first come first served
basis. Deadline for registration is Friday, June 30, 2017.
Contact the 4-H office at 985-369-6386 for additional information.
Get Your Calcium Rich Foods—Milk Matters
Calcium consumption among tweens and teens is especially important during the ages of 11-15 which is a time of critical bone growth. It is
also important to remember that milk matters to all age group.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 3 daily servings of non-fat or low-fat milk and milk products for ages 9 - 18.
Dairy products like low-fat milk, low-fat cheese and low-fat yogurt contain 9 essential nutrients: calcium, Vitamin D, protein,
potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin and phosphorus. These nutrients help manage your weight, reduce your risk
of high blood pressure, osteoporosis and certain cancers. Remember when choosing milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream or other
dairy product; select those that are low in fat or fat-free.
To help you include more milk and dairy in your diet try one or more of the following:
1. top your favorite vegetable or baked potato with low-fat shredded cheese, low-fat or fat-free sour cream or yogurt
2. mix fruit and low fat granola with low-fat or fat free yogurt for a crunchy treat or add cocoa to low-fat or fat-free plain yogurt
3. choose cereal, milk, and fruit as a snack as well as for breakfast
4. cook oatmeal in milk instead of water
5. low-fat or fat-free yogurt can be used as a substitute for sour cream in dips
If you can’t drink milk because of the lactose (sugar), choose lactose-free products or other calcium sources such as fortified foods or beverages or calcium –rich vegetables like broccoli, kale, spinach or soybeans (edamame).
Robin Landry, Area Nutrition Agent
Assumption Parish
Where has this school year gone? It is hard to believe that summer is almost here. This year has been
great for Assumption Parish 4-H’ers. Thanks to all the 4-H’ers for their participation and volunteering
for the many events throughout the year.
I would also especially like to say thank you to all of the volunteers, supporters, parents and leaders
who helped to make this year a success.
Thanks and I hope everyone has a safe summer.
Margo Castro, 4-H Agent
Assumption Parish Extension Agent
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