4-H Leaders (Continued from Page 824) strations at a local department store during Week. Glenn Smoot, manager of recreation for the State of Delaware, joined his wife at the Northeast Regional 4-H Leaders’ Forum in • Fish and Wildlife. Since their return, they’ve organized fishing tour naments, a county conservation fun day, conservation assemblies at state 4-H camp, and a con servation training program for other 4-H leaders around the state. Phalen, of Newark, is the leader of the Fantastics 4-H Club. Her strongest emphasis is in the area of community service. Phaleruand the Fantastics helped organize and continue to support the 4-H club for handicappled individuals at the Mary Campbell Center. They frequently visit nursing homes, hospitals, day-care centers and rehabilitation facilities. Several OPEN HOUSE Your Special Invitation To Come and Join Us! Date: Thurs. & Fri. 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