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In Memoriam Hazen Lawrence “Larry” Oakes (1941~2017) The Maine Ground Water Association had the sad task of notifying Hazen Lawrence “Larry” Oakes passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Boothbay, Maine, January 4, 2017. Larry was born in 1941, in Deerfield, New Hampshire. In 1954, the Oakes family moved to the Boothbay region where Larry attended Boothbay Region High School. After school, he worked a few years for Ed Harding’s construction company. Married to Jane in 1962, they soon began their family, and Larry started working in his father’s business, Ace Well Service. Larry took over in 1972 upon his father’s death and successfully continued the business for the next 43 years. His two sons, Peter and Jason worked with him for many years, and took over management after Larry’s retirement in 2015. Larry and Jane enjoyed wintering in Florida and returning to Boothbay in the spring. He was an avid fan of stock car racing and was a passionate dog lover. Larry was known for his humorous storytelling, gen- erosity, moral support, and the kindness he readily provided to his family, friends, neighbors, and business customers when anyone needed it. He is survived by his wife Jane of 54 years; sons Peter and Jason; grandchildren Meghan, Hazen, and Wyatt; brothers Harvey (Joslyn) and Dwight; sisters Norma (Bill) and Mary (Larry); as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews. The management and staff of WWDR extend their condolences to Larry’s family, friends, and former colleagues. Terry Bohland (1949~2017) Terry Bohland, a lifelong resident of Nova and Ruggles, Ohio, passed away January 19, 2017. Born in 1949, Terry graduated from Mapleton High School in 1967, then served in the U.S. Army Special Forces during Vietnam. He worked at Eagle Rubber, Mansfield Reformatory, then spent many years with his twin brother Jerry at T Drilling until he retired in 2001. He was a member of Ashland and New London American Legion and Huntington Amvets. He was consid- ered a hard worker who enjoyed helping others and animals. Terry is survived by his wife Peggy; children Caprice, Peter, Dale, and Steven; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several siblings. The management and staff of WWDR offer their sympathies to Terry’s family and friends. Calvin Leroy Beck, Sr. The South Carolina Ground Water Association reported the passing of Calvin Leroy Beck, Sr. on January 22, 2017. He was 91 years old. A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, South Carolina, Calvin was also a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the former owner of Calvin L. Beck Well Drilling, then became a consultant to his son at Beck Wel l Dri l l ing. A longtime member of the South Carolina Ground Water Association, he was also a member of Montmorenci First Baptist Church where he had served as a dea- con. Calvin is survived by his sons Calvin, Jr. (Sharon) and Louie (Evelyn), seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchil- dren. He was predeceased by his wife Ruby. The management and staff of WWDR extend their sympathies to Calvin’s fam- ily and friends. Lest we forget... (514) 833-0428 • info@maxidrill.com • www.maxidrill.com Maxidrill is pleased to present the HARDAB drilling solution: a Small track-mounted drill rig (13 tons) • No access limitation • No overweight limitation • No landscape limitation a Fast, safe, hands-free pipe handling system (patented) • 660’ x 3½’’ of drill pipe onboard • One-man operated drill rig a Larger auxiliary compressor with silence package • More production • Less noise • Better fuel economy Surnamed THE LITTLE MONSTER by drillers, the HARDAB surpassed production of larger, more expensive drill rigs. The HARDAB drill rig will completely change your working life. 23 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® MARCH 2017