PARKER — Central Electric Cooperative of Parker will have its 71st annual meeting on Friday at Whitehall Campgrounds in Emlenton.

Cooperative board President Richard Weaver will preside over the meeting at which chief executive officer and general manager Larry Adams will summarize 2007 events and financial standings.

Cooperative members will elect two members to the board of directors representing Butler and Clarion counties.

Registration opens at 4 p.m. Members must be registered by 7:30 p.m. to qualify for door prizes. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.

Entertainment will be by The Allegheny Drifters, who will play at 6 p.m.

The Wild World of Animals is this year's children's entertainment and it begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments and prizes will be available to all children.