By Daily Press staff
Bill Penton, California Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA) vice president, recently presented a CHEA Achievement Award plaque to Mona Young Lopez, exalted ruler of the Santa Monica Elks. The plaque was in recognition of the Santa Monica Elks lodge having the highest per capita ($86.04) donation to the Major Project in California and Hawaii. The Major Project is the source of funds for all projects dealing with handicapped children, including 32 physical therapists who give physical therapy treatment in rural areas, scholarships, vision checks, and more. Farmers’ Market keeps it fresh after 25 years
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 15, 2006. Read the original PDF.