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Logan County 40 & 8 Voiture 985
presents food pantry donations
[April 01, 2026]
On Monday night, Logan County 40 & 8 Voiture 985 presented their
annual contribution to Logan County food pantries.
At their last meeting, the members voted to renew their $200
contributions to food pantries at Holy Family Church, Atlanta
Christian Church, Jefferson Street Christian Church, and Lincoln
Logan Food Pantry. After Commander Mike Kavanaugh called the meeting
to order and the Pledge of Allegiance, Karen Petty accepted the
donation on behalf of Holy Family Church.
The discussion then turned to
reminders of upcoming events. They are currently selling raffle
tickets for a Henry Rifle. The drawing will take place at their
April meeting. They will also be selling ribeye and pork chop
sandwiches at IGA in Lincoln on July 25th. The proceeds from these
fundraisers support their programs, including food pantry donations
and their nursing scholarship program. The scholarship program is
open to Logan County students seeking an education in the nursing
field, and students may reapply as they advance in their nursing
degrees. They are currently accepting scholarship applications.
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The photo shows members of Logan
County 40 & 8 Voiture 985. Front row, left to right: Dan Benedict,
Bill Melton, Vince Long, Gene Hickey, Commander Mike Kavanaugh,
Steve Hyde, and Mark Beavin. Second row: Neil Klokkenga.
The 40 & 8 was founded in 1920 as a
branch of the American Legion with the mission to support the
Constitution, assist veterans and their families, and run programs
such as child welfare and nurse training. The group’s name comes
from the French rail system used in World War I, where boxcars could
carry 40 men or 8 horses. Members are honorably discharged veterans
and those currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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