1. Turbine on left is on the East End of St. Croix
St Croix Reform Church breaks
ground for 10Kw Wind Turbine

2. St. Croix Reform Church is
thinking of the future. Pastor
Rod Koopmans overlooks
youngsters Nov. 13 at
groundbreaking ceremony
for a new 10 Kw wind
turbine at the church on top
of Kings Hill.

3. The groundbreaking ceremony was a festive occasion

4. The church is advertising its efforts

5. The church’s relationship with renewable energy
is becoming part of its image

6. Sometimes the
youngsters
needed some
help

7. Sometimes it
was fun just to
watch

8. Church members gathered on the hill top to watch
groundbreaking and sing hymns

9. The Energy Office’s Don
Buchanan was there Sunday
morning to turn a little dirt.

10. Some
refreshments
were part of
the
celebration.

11. Pastor
Koopmans gives
thanks for a
good wind
reading.
The turbine project is expected to be completed by Christmas.
Funds saved on energy costs is to be allocated to church mission
projects.

12. Photos by Carol Buchanan
St. Croix Reform Church , November 2011, Groundbreaking for wind turbine