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70 MAY 2013 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® In Memoriam John F. O’Neill (1939~2013) John F. O’Neill, 73, passed away February 9, 2013, at his home in Moscow, Pennsylvania. He was employed by Ingersoll Rand for 39 years, and retired from the position of sales marketing manager, Rotary Drill Division for Eastern North America in 2006, when the division was sold to Atlas Copco. He continued employment with Atlas Copco as a consultant until he became ill. During the 1950s and 1960s, John was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He was also a member of the St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Pleasant Mount. He enjoyed big game hunting, but his favorite pastime was operating heavy construction machinery, particularly bulldozers and drilling equipment. He assisted many family members and friends build their homes by drilling their wells and improving their properties. John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth; daughters Carrie (James), Terry (Carl), and Shannon (James); and 11 grandchildren. The management and staff of WorldWide Drilling Resource ® offer their condolences to John’s family and friends. Small, Powerful Hydraulic Rotary Drill Offers Hope Adapted from information by Mid-Western Drill LLC In underdeveloped countries, water is the first step out of poverty. Many coun- tries lack the capital and ability to carry out infrastructure projects for their com- munities. Although many know water is the most abundant compound on the plan- et, here are some lesser known facts: j Commercially, 70% of fresh water goes toward agriculture. j Worldwide, 1 in 8 people don’t have access to safe drinking water. j In the U.S., the average family uses 200-400 gallons of water per day. j The average human body is com- posed of 60% water and every sys- tem in the body depends on water to function. j Lack of water can lead to dehydra- tion. In Africa, many villages cannot use nearby rivers as a source of drinking water due to contamination; those who do, are often crippled with illnesses in- cluding diarrhea, intestinal parasites, and cholera. Enter Mid-Western, a producer of pneumatic drills and hydraulic drills, locat- ed in O’Fallon, Missouri. Mid-Western has been manufacturing a line of compact, small footprint drill rigs since the early 2000s. Their newest Hydraulic Rotary (HR) drill rig line is designed for cost- effective water well drilling solutions. Atypical water well drill rig is extreme- ly large and can cost close to a million dollars. These are compact, yet powerful, hydraulic rotary drills for a fraction of that price. The Mid-Western HR drill can effec- tively drill a shallow borehole at an aver- age rate of one foot per minute through any ground condition, including rock. More- over, these rigs are extremely easy to use and can be operated by a single person. They are great for small crews or anyone wanting to run a team for half the cost. The lowpricepoint for theMid-Western water well rig drastically reduces a pro- ject’s drilling cost per foot. This helps bring affordable water to many underdeveloped countries across the world. Mid-Western’s well drilling rigs have been sold around the world to places such as Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, Central America, and South America. The HRM 110 is best suited for drilling up to 150 feet. Both rigs are available in gas and diesel models. HRT 110 HRM 110 The HRT110 can drill up to 300 feet. Gain Perspective Before you respond to someone who shares a thought with you, fight the urge to judge it. Instead of thinking “That’s wrong” or “That’s stupid,” think, “I won- der what makes him/her think that?” http://meetinggold.co.uk