The 88th annual membership meeting of Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative was held Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Rock Port High School Gymnasium. (Submitted photos)

 

Bethany Lucas, pictured with her father, Ben Lucas, won the children’s grand prize at the annual membership meeting of Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative.

 

The 88th annual membership meeting of the Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative took place Thursday evening, July 23, 2026, at the Rock Port High School Gymnasium.

There were 109 registered members present and 273 meals were served. Those attending enjoyed a meal catered by Paula’s Cafe, Craig, Missouri. The business meeting was conducted and names were drawn for prizes.

Patsy Hume won the grand prize of a $250 electric credit and Bethany Lucas won the children’s grand prize, Beats wireless headphones.

Children’s prize winners were: Jersey Jones, Dash shaved ice and slushy maker; Harper Smith, Galaxy projector night light; Jethro Jones, JBL speaker; Lottie Hume, Amazon Echo Dot; and Paislee Sollars, electric scooter.

Other adult prize winners were: Alan Romine, $25 electric credit; Barbara J. Jones, Meater wireless meat thermometer; Anna Wakefield, $25 electric credit; Dennis Peregrine, $25 electric credit; Gary Jackson, birdfeeder with camera; Deloris Stenzel, $25 electric credit; Mable Nenneman, Hamilton Beach 2-way coffee maker; Shirley Stoner Rev. Living Tr., $25 electric credit; Miller Realty, $25 electric credit; New Liberty Church, Blink whole home security system; Ken Lane, $25 electric credit; Todd Herron, JBL bluetooth speaker; Steve Grossman, $50 electric credit; Charles Thurnau, $50 electric credit; Kenny McAdams, Ninja 14-in-1 possible cooker pro; Earlene Hicks, Blink outdoor camera system; Cecil Demott, $50 electric credit; Richard E. Thomas, Ninja griddle and indoor grill; Darrel Voltmer, $50 electric credit; Darla Hansen, Apple Air Pods; Scott Deatz, $50 electric credit; Chris Staples, iRobot Roomba robot vacuum; Big Lake Baptist Church, $75 electric credit; Eddie Drewes, $75 electric credit; Benjamin Lucas, 55” Vizio TV; Judith C. Joesting, $75 electric credit; Judy Grundel, Yeti cooler – Border States; Whelan Farms, LLC, $100 electric credit; and James D Holtz, 55” Samsung TV.