By Daily Press staff
The Santa Monica Elks last month hosted 74 at-risk boys and girls at a drug awareness program. The boys and girls consumed more than 100 hot dogs and buns, and 130 bags of chips. They were given several pamphlets on how and why to avoid drugs.
For the past 17 years, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States has emphasized the importance of drug awareness education. Lis Meinhart has conducted numerous programs over the past three years as the chairman of the Santa Monica program.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 3, 2004. Read the original PDF.