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“T e electricity PEC provides to our business makes it possible for us to serve our own customers better.”


Pictured above (l-r): Members Christy and Tim Blackburn, owners of Peach Tree Farms


Proudly Peachin’ G


by Jennifer Boeck


row it, and they will come. It may not have happened overnight for Peach Tree


Farms owners Tim and Christy Blackburn, but what began as a small roadside fruit stand located on Highway 3W 14 miles northwest of Ada has grown over the past 25 years to be a favorite seasonal stop for folks traveling between Ada and Asher.


Summertime in Oklahoma wouldn’t be the same without tender, juicy peaches, and although their peaches may take center stage during the summer months, it’s their peach ice cream, sundaes and shakes that truly confi rm the fact that you made a great decision to stop by the roadside stand.


The Blackburns continue to expand the stand every year. “This year we’ll be closing the stand at the end of August and reopening around the middle of September for about a month,” said Tim Blackburn. “We’ll have our pumpkins, sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, squash, onions and possibly still have okra, watermelons, canteloupe and tomatoes.


The small fruit stand that PEC originally provided power to in 1983 under its former owners has most definitely evolved into a diverse market for not only fruits and vegetables, but also a variety of jellies, salsas, honey and even craft novelties.


“The electricity PEC provides to our business makes it possible for us to serve our customers better, explained Christy Blackburn. “Without the walk-in cooler, we would have to sell within a few days of picking. With refrigeration comes a larger window of freshness.” 1093202001


Modern technologies like cooler rooms and electronic payment systems have made it possible for Peach Tree Farms’ customers to experience big city conveniences from a location some would consider remote. “Not so many people carry cash anymore because of the prevalence of credit and debit machines,” added Mrs. Blackburn. “Electricity makes it possible for our customers to make purchases without the hassle of running to get cash or remembering to have it on hand.”


In 1988 when Tim Blackburn brought his brother to work along side him as a picker in the orchard, he had no idea he’d still be there today. And although a quiet man, it’s evident through his strong work ethic, good business sense and the support of his dedicated family, he embodies the same spirit that the co-op movement was built upon more than 75 years ago.


Proof that the cooperative spirit is still alive happens everyday in our communities, even at the smallest roadside fruit stand.


Allocated Patronage Dividend Based Upon Patronage Taxable Income for 2013 Tax Purposes


The Notice of Patronage Taxable Income Allocation


accordance with the Bylaws of People’s Electric


for Tax Purposes is issued in Cooperative.


patronage taxable income for the calendar year 2013 is $2,138,852. The allocation factor is 0.0396907155 for residential accounts, 0.0547542880 for general service/commercial accounts, and 0.195597413


for large power


accounts. To determine your amount of this allocation, multiply the allocation factor by the total amount of your electric bill for 2013. This allocated amount is not immediately available as either cash or credit on your electric bill. These notices are redeemable only at the discretion of PEC’s Board of Directors, and are not required to be reported by you for income tax purposes until redeemed for cash and then only if you receive an income tax deduction for the payment made to the cooperative during 2013. Accordingly, it is unlikely that residential patrons will be required to report such allocations even when paid to them in cash or credited to their electric bill. If you have any questions concerning this allocation please call Kathy Spillman or Carlton Tilley at (580) 332-3031.


2 | September 2014 People’s Powerline


--Christy Blackburn Peach Tree Farms Highway 3 West, Ada, OK


The amount of


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