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◆ Making the BEST decisions ....................pg. 3 ◆ Does existing lease hold your land? ........pg. 4 ◆ Renewable Energy or Natural Gas Which Has More Potential? ....................pg. 6 ◆ Stark State awarded $13.2 million for oil and gas training ............................pg. 8 ◆ Local Airports help industry soar ..........pg. 10 ◆ Federal government over-regulates industry ..........................pg. 12 ◆ Chesapeake Energy to announce 3rd quarter results ..................................pg. 13 ◆ Coalition keeps people informed ...........pg. 14 ◆ EQT Corp. rolls out the ‘Welcome’ mat .................................pg. 16 ◆ Worker’s Comp: Are your employees covered? ..............................pg. 18

◆ “What it is, is what it is’ ........................pg. 22 ◆ Stark State College names oil and gas programs coordinator ............................pg. 23 ◆ Ground broken for Zane State campus .................................pg. 26 ◆ Money: First things first ........................pg. 28 ◆ Oil/gas jobs challenge business owners wanting hire employees .........................pg. 38 ◆ Stewart named chairman of Ohio Oil and Gas Assn. ......................pg.40 ◆ Chesapeake Energy benefit golf outing raises $60,000 ............................pg. 42 ◆ Rex Energy creates scarecrow oil rig ....pg. 44 ◆ Utica Shale Voter’s Guide Released ......pg. 45

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Making the BEST decisions

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hio State University Extension of Guernsey County is hosting a workshop on shale energy development on Nov. 10. “Shale and You: A Workshop for Landowners and Communities” will be held at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Registration is $10 and must be received by Monday, Nov. 5, by the Guernsey County office of OSU Extension in Old Washington, Ohio. Registration forms with the office’s address and other details can be downloaded (PDF) at http://go.osu.edu/shaleandyouPDF or by going to http://shalegas.osu.edu and clicking on the “Shale and You” event under “Upcoming Extension Events.” “What we hope to do is help landowners and community leaders make the best decisions possible,” Peggy Hall, of the OSU Extension Agricultural Law Program, said. “We’re not attempting to discuss the pros and cons of such development -- that’s something for individuals and policy-makers to consider. As an educational institution, OSU Extension simply aims to provide relevant information to help inform those who are dealing with shale energy development.” The workshop will include presentations by OSU Extension educators on: • Update on Ohio Shale Development and Activity, by Chris Penrose, OSU Extension educator in Morgan County. • Community and Strategic Planning, by Eric Romich, OSU Extension field specialist in energy development. • Tax Issues for Communities and Landowners, by Dave Marrison, OSU Extension educator in Ashtabula and Trumbull counties. • What to Do When “Sudden Wealth Happens,” by Polly Loy, OSU Extension educator in Belmont County.

• Leasing Issues for Farms and Rural Land, by Clif Little, OSU Extension educator in Guernsey County, and Peggy Hall, OSU Extension Agricultural Law Program. • Pumping the Product: Pipeline Easements and Construction, by Mark Landefeld, OSU Extension educator in Monroe County, and Chris Zoller, OSU Extension educator in Tuscarawas County. • Natural Resource Issues: Where to Find Helpful Resources, by Steve Schumacher, OSU Extension educator in Belmont County, and Mike Lloyd, OSU Extension educator in Noble County. • A Landowner’s Point of View, featuring Schumacher and a panel of landowners who have dealt with shale development directly. The program ends with “What If Problems Arise,” featuring a panel of Extension educators and moderated by Dale Arnold of the Ohio Farm Bureau. In addition, tables with information in the lobby of the auditorium will be staffed throughout the afternoon to allow participants to get more information on issues they are specifically concerned about, Hall said. “OSU Extension has been a leader in providing educational programs to landowners and community leaders who are being confronted with what are sometimes very difficult decisions about this issue,” Hall said. “We’ve offered more than a hundred educational sessions on topics such as lease agreements and pipeline easements in the last two years and have reached more than 12,000 people. But this is the first time we’ve pulled together a program with so much of our expertise in one place. I think it will be a valuable program for anyone interested in learning more about these issues.” aglaw@osu.edu

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Does existing lease HOlD your land?

andowners are abuzz about leasing their land for shale production. New leases are typically paying royalties greater than the traditional 12.5%. New leases now come with up-front “bonuses” just to sign the lease. Some “bonuses” have reached as high as $5,000 per acre. But, what if there is already a lease covering your land? The Ethan Vessels leases typically in place will Marietta Attorney preserve all of the oil and gas rights to the lessee to the center of the earth. So, if there is an existing gas lease, the landowner usually cannot re-lease the same property. The question is: How long does an oil and gas lease endure? Most existing gas leases contain a habendum clause that specifies the duration of the lease. These leases have a primary term ranging from a few months to several years. This means that the lease, at a minimum, exists from the signing date until the end of the primary term. Then, most leases have a secondary term. Most state that the lease will continue “so long as oil or gas is found in paying quantities” or similar words. This means that the lease continues as long as the lessee is profitably producing the well. However, questions arise. How much is “paying quantities”? Ohio courts have not provided a firm cutoff. Courts have held that zero production is not “paying quantities.” Courts look to see if royalties have been paid to the landowner. Even small royalties are often sufficient to establish “paying quantities.” But….royalty means royalty. Some shallow producers are

sending out small checks claiming to be royalties, but they are nothing but small checks. A true royalty should verifiably be correlated to the production from the property. Random small checks, unrelated to actual production, are not royalties. Gaps in production? If production declines or stops, the operator has an obligation to restore production. The oft-quoted saying is that “the law abhors a forfeiture.” So, courts will not fault an operator for stopping production for several months to get the well producing again. Several years is another matter. What can the landowner do to cancel an unproductive lease? The first method is the statutory forfeiture. Under Ohio law, the landowner can send a notice via certified mail to the lessee declaring that the lease is void. If the lessee fails to respond, and after thirty days from receipt, but before sixty days, the landowner can then file an “Affidavit of Forfeiture” with the county recorder’s office. This notifies all potential lessees that the land is free of the lease that previously held the property. Usually, however, the lessee responds. By statute, the lessee can file an “Affidavit of Production” or “Affidavit of Non-forfeiture” with the recorder’s office. This nullifies the landowner’s attempt to cancel the lease. The only remaining option is to file a lawsuit. The landowner sues the operator/producer. The landowner asks the court to declare that the lease is expired because gas or oil is not being produced in paying quantities. Ultimately, the court will conduct a trial to decide whether the production satisfies the terms of the lease. If the court sides with the landowner, the Court will issue an order directing the county recorder to cancel the lease. If the court sides with the operator, the lease remains in effect. Is all of this worth it? Ten years ago, probably not. Today? Yes, it is. As a landowner, you may be wrongfully

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the largest energy need. Winds are also unpredictable – sometimes weak, sometimes too strong – only productive about 30% of the time. Energy storage technology is inefficient and currently limited. Wind and solar contributions are so small that government advocacy over the past several years has hardly made a dent toward reducing oil imports. Looking ahead, DOE’s projections show that renewable energy, in all forms, will grow to only 15% of the country’s needs by 2035, even factoring in a forecast reduction in overall energy demand due to efficiency gains and reduced manufacturing. Fortunately, there is more time for development of technology to increase the amount, reliability and cost-effectiveness of renewable energy. The reason is that domestic natural gas resources are abundant due to shale, where technological advances are spurring development. High reserves per well make shale gas deliverability respond quickly to development activity, growing to 32% of all gas production by the end of 2011. Bountiful supplies and low prices have increased the use of natural gas by electric utilities, switching from coal to meet tightening EPA air quality regulations. Increasingly too, gas is catching on as a low cost fuel for vehicles. DOE estimates domestic natural gas reserves of 284 trillion cubic feet (TCF), but gas industry experts think that total developable U.S. reserves will reach 1,200 to 2,100 TCF as technology increases. That is 50 to as many as 90 years of supply. Regionally, the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) first estimate of Utica Shale reserves pegs them at 38 TCF of recoverable natural gas, 940 million barrels of oil and 9 million barrels of natural gas liquids like ethane and propane. The Utica lies beneath the Marcellus Shale, which is viewed as one of the richest natural gas reserves in the world. USGS estimates tend to be highly variable and subject to revision. For example, USGS last year estimated that the eight-state Marcellus play contains some 84 TCF of undiscovered, recoverable gas, far more than its 2002 estimate of just 2 TCF. Drilling has really just begun in the Utica, and it is likely that its reserves will also increase as more wells demonstrate high production rates.

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tark State College has been awarded $3.26 million in grants from the Department of Labor and The Timken Foundation to fund oil and gas-related labs and equipment at the Energy Innovation Center of its new Downtown Canton Satellite Center, scheduled for completion in 2015. The funds to construct the EIC, being built in downtown Laurie Huffman Dix Communications Canton, were received in early 2011 through a $10 million grant from the State of Ohio. The Canton Satellite Center will become the headquarters for the college’s training in the oil and gas industry. The $2.76 million from DOL and $500,000 from The Timken Foundation will fund education training systems for associate degree and certificate programs related to the growing oil and gas industry. It will also cover costs to create and supply training labs for oil and gas instrumentation and electronics, geographic information systems, geology, drilling, production, and welding. In addition, the money will be used for development of ShaleNET-US and Lease Operator labs, which will

Submitted Photo Fall 2011 Certificate Ceremony at Stark State College, in North Canton. include mock-ups and supplies for well head, tank battery, pump jack, natural gas compression and production/well site training. “These generous awards position Stark State College to become a national model for curriculum development in the shale oil and gas industry,” said Para M. Jones, Ph.D., president of Stark State College. “Employers need well-trained, credenContinued on pg. 34

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he influx of gas and oil industry personnel descending on southeastern Ohio has had a dramatic effect on the Cambridge Municipal Airport. Sales for jet fuel has more than doubled from the same time period last year and operations (businessrelated for take off and landing) has increased about 40 percent. Judie Perkowski “This year’s increase in fuel Dix Communications sales were primarily due to corporate jets and helicopters used by representatives of the oil and gas industry,” said Terry Losego, airport manager. “General aviation fuel sales are also up from last year, from 8,800 gallons to 9,649.” All figures reflect sales from Jan. 31 to Sept. 30 in 2011 and for the same time period in 2012. “Compared to several other airports, we are doing OK,” he said, “but we could do so much better for our customers and

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Certain vendors and those who have lease agreements penned with Chesapeake Energy became a little nervous when the company announced in September it was selling the vast majority of its Permian properties, substantially all of its midstream assets, and certain noncore leaseholds for total net cash proceeds of approximately $6.9 billion. The company stated it needed to use a portion of the proceeds to fully repay its $4.0 billion of term loans during the 2012 fourth quarter. And, according to spokespersons at the company’s headquarters in Canton, the problem was based solely on the fact the company was in a pre-production leasing phase that would be corrected once the wells begin to be drilled in larger quantities and the product begins to be removed and put on the market. A pulse check will soon be publicly available as on Oct. 9, Chesapeake Energy Corporation scheduled its 2012 third quarter operational update and financial results to be released after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 1. The company also scheduled a conference call to discuss the release for 9 a.m. on Nov. 2, EDT. The telephone number to access the conference call is 913-312-0381 or toll-free 888778-8907. The passcode for the call is 8299445. Those who

would like to participate in the call are encouraged to place calls between 8:50 and 9 a.m., EDT. For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available for audio playback at 1 p.m., EDT on Nov. 2, which will run through midnight on Nov. 16,. The number to access the conference call replay is 719-457-0820 or toll-free 888-203-1112. The passcode for the replay is 8299445. The conference call will also be webcast live on Chesapeake’s website at www.chk.com in the “Events” subsection of the “Investors” section of the company’s website. The webcast of the conference will be available on the company’s website for one year.

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CAMBRIDGE — Several hundred people from the area accepted an invitation to “meet and greet” personnel of the latest gas and oil company that is getting ready to makes its presence known in Guernsey County. EQT, a major player in the Applachian Basin and one of the country’s largest natural gas producers, rolled out the welcome mat at the Deerassic Park Education Center in Cambridge Sunday, Sept. 30,, and gave visitors a chance to get an up-close look at some of the equipment the company uses for its construction and drilling activity. The kids had fun climbing into the bucket of the gigantic backhoe. (Which was immobile, of course.) “We want to introduce ourselves to the community. This is our first time in Guernsey County and we are very excited to be here,” said Steve Schlotterbeck, president of EQT’s exploration and production division. “We want to get our message out. We would like to become part of the community. “EQT, formerly known as Equitable Resources, was in Ohio years ago in the Lordstown area. EQT is just our call letters. Our focus is natural gas ... the discovery of the Utica shale presents us with a perfect opportunity to return to the area.” Schlotterbeck said EQT “is just getting started” in Spencer Township where the excavation phase is underway. “We are planning on drilling two test wells. We have a permit for one well and a second permit is forthcoming. We will

Submitted Photo EQT Corporation personnel welcomed visitors to EQT’s Sunday afternoon open house in Cambridge. From l to r: Ellen Donley, director of community relations, Steve Schlotterbeck, president of exploration and production; Sam Storey, strategic sourcing manager; and Natalie Cox, director of corporation communications. begin drilling by the end of October and hope to have production results next year. As most people in this area probably know, drilling a well is a tedious and long process. But, we are optimistic,” he said. Although striking gas and oil can be extremely lucrative, the average cost for drilling one well is $8 to $10 million. EQT has been in business for more than 120 years and has 1,800 employees throughout the company. For more information, visit www.EQT.com.

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he development of Ohio’s shale by the gas and oil industry is attracting employers to the state from around the country. With this is mind, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is conducting outreach efforts to employers who are setting up operations in Ohio, as well as those who will have employees working temporarily in the state. “The BWC is engaging the industry to increase awareness on certain requirements, programs and services we offer while ensuring they have the appropriate coverage,” said Scott St. Clair, BWC regional business consultant in Cambridge. “Given the significant growth in gas and oil in recent years, we believe there are both a large contingent of employers in the industry and in numerous ancillary occupations and services used to sustain the industry that could benefit from our services. “While most businesses strive to understand the regulatory responsibilities regarding their industry, many may not realize the same with respect to Ohio’s workers’ compensation requirements, especially if they are operating out of state. There are issues we would like to make them aware of, including interstate jurisdiction, segregation of payroll, payroll reporting and the construction payroll cap, 1099s (and sub-contractors) and our various discount rating programs and safety services,” said St. Clair. Ohio is a monopolistic workers’ compensation system which does not allow private insurers to underwrite workers’ compensation policies for employers doing business in the state. Because of this, there are key coverage requirements that differ from the private coverage most gas and oil companies use. Some employers assume an all-states endorsement exempts their company from obtaining Ohio workers’ compensation coverage for employees who work temporarily in the state, however, Ohio Revised Code 4123.54, says the assumption is only partially true. More specifically, Ohio extends an exemption to employers from another state for their employees working temporarily in Ohio if the exemption is reciprocal — the other state extends an exemption for Ohio employees working temporarily in their state. It is important to ensure your company has the proper coverage for workers before you begin operations in Ohio. “The BWC wants to play a helpful role with respect to economic development and we want this outreach to make a positive difference. Our goal is to make sure workers are safe at work while helping their employers to pay as little in workers’ compensation premiums as possible. Further, we want to minimize any confusion and affirm our service and assistance at any level,” said St. Clair. “Given the scale of businesses involved, we believe a comprehensive outreach to this employer base is important.” The Bureau’s website has been updated with a page specifically for the oil and gas industry. The following link will take you directly to the page at www.ohiobwc.com:

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tark State College has named petroleum engineer S. Kathleen Steere to the position of coordinator of its oil and gas programs to address the educational and partnership needs of the emerging industry. In the newly-created post, Steere will lead the College’s recently-formed Oil and Gas Advisory Committee and will spearhead the development of new oil and gas curriculum. She will assist with plans for Stark State’s newly-announced $10 million Downtown Campus/Energy Center, which will serve the education and training needs of the oil and gas industry and serve students in Stark and surrounding counties. Steere also will be the College’s liaison with local and national oil and gas programs while developing partnerships within the industry and other higher education institutions. Steere is transitioning to the new position from working as a chemistry lab technician at the college for the past seven years, where she also has presented fuel cell seminars to area educators. She worked as a geologic consultant to the Belden and Blake Corporation, as a petroleum engineering consultant, in Illinois, and a geologist in both Ohio and Texas. Steere also was an instructor at Frontier Community College, in Illinois. She received Bachelor’s Degrees in petroleum engineering and petroleum geology from Marietta College. Her professional memberships include the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the National Associate of Scientific Materials Managers, and the Mid America Paleontology Society.

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host of dignitaries, including Gov. John Kasich, braved a downpour to celebrate a first in the history of modern Guernsey County — the groundbreaking for a facility that will give the county a degree-granting institution. About a dozen of those dignitaries tossed shovelfuls of sand to symbolize the start of construction of the Cambridge Education and Training Center

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Businesses that want to work with the large oil and gas companies have to deliver products and services like never before — often 24/7/365. More often than not, this requires additional staff. While these jobs are good for the economy, they present challenges to business owners who are having problems recruiting the right people and retaining current employees. HirE THE riGHT PEOPlE Companies use to post ads in the help wanted section of the local paper and receive good resumes for more people than they needed. Today, recruiters need to try additional tactics. Identify job websites to advertise on and investigate college recruiting, if applicable. Expand geographically and look for candidates in nearby towns. Companies that are regarded as great employers find it easier to recruit. This reputation cannot be obtained overnight, but those businesses with strong employee practices have an advantage. Bragging about those things that make you a great place to work is not as powerful as getting employees to say it. Utilize current employees to find new ones. Consider offering incentives to any team member who refers a candidate that is hired and ultimately works for the company for a set period of time. Encourage them to participate in local and industry activities that will put them in touch with potential employees. Involve them in the recruiting process, either talking to candidates or reviewing applications. Not only will they help identify top candidates, but they’ll be invested in the company’s success. FiGHT TO KEEP EmPlOyEEs As businesses expand to handle increased activity from the oil and gas industry, realize other businesses are doing the same. Industry insiders need to increase their workforce, too. Quality employees, especially welders and truck drivers with high quality CDLs are prime targets. Long-term employees may be poached. The allure of a new job, better pay and big signing bonuses may be enough to entice the most loyal employees. There are many ways to keep employees “in the fold.” Wage increases, bonuses, fringe benefits, perks and qualified pension plans are many of the more traditional ways that employees can be rewarded for their efforts. However, most importantly, remember the importance of talking to your employees. Understand their concerns and desires and make sure they know their efforts are appreciated. Give them the opportunity to share their opinions. Challenging work, productive feedback and strong leadership are also tied to employee satisfaction. Those people who feel appreciated and properly rewarded will be those most likely to stay. The oil and gas industry is competitive and serious about its hardwork ethic. Any business that wants to work in this industry has to meet or exceed expectations. Having a consistent and ready team will give a business a competitive advantage. Quality staffing will help businesses deliver on customer promises.

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“MoNeY” from pg. 28 your overall retirement plan. Some annuities offer riders such as a death benefit and/or an income benefit. BE CAREFUL. Many annuities are highly expensive, difficult to understand, illiquid, and do not offer a “Step Up in Cost Basis.” This last point means that your beneficiaries may need to pay taxes on their inheritance. 6) stocks Purchasing stock from large, very well-known and established companies is an excellent way to achieve tax deferred growth. This “bucket” is long term money that you may never need and could be a great method for your heirs to receive inheritance in a tax efficient manner. Inherited stocks receive a “Step Up in Cost Basis”; meaning that heirs could avoid capital gains taxes. Many stocks pay significant quarterly dividends. We usually advise the client to reinvest these dividends back into the stock when received. This can compound your gains. Downsides: stocks can be volatile and can lose value. Any dividends, whether reinvested or not, are subject to ordinary tax rates. 7) real estate Consider buying other farms or land can be another alternative for growing your nest egg. Land values are increasing now as well as real state taxes. However, land is a great diversifier, which makes sense for some of our clients. 8) Fees Knowing how your broker/planner is paid is important. Are they paid a one time up front commission? How much is it? Ultimately, you are paying this whether you know it or not. Many financial professionals choose to be paid a small quarterly fee based on the value of your account. This fee is typically paid by your account. Therefore, they have a vested interest in the long term value of your account beyond just day one. 9) toYs You now have your plan and you have begun its implementation. Now is the time to consider the TOYS should you have remaining assets for these purchases. sUMMarY Talk to qualified experts such as a financial planner, the Farm Bureau, OSU Extension, CPAs and an attorney prior to making a decision which can not be “unmade.” Create a PLAN and do it the right way. Ten years from now, you will be glad you did. You could then look back and know you did the right thing for yourself and your family. Cox & Cook Wealth Advisors, 90 S. High Street, Dublin, OH 43017 - (888) 203-1003.

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“FeDs” from pg. 12 development of Alaska’s abundant resources base.” What should we draw from these examples? Principally, I would argue that no energy project is safe from government interference. Right now, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a host of other federal agencies are examining ways to limit or ban hydraulic fracturing – a technology central to Ohio’s shale boom. Such measures would stifle our energy revolution and upend our hopes for significant job creation and economic growth. We must acknowledge and respond proactively to attempts of government over-reach from Washington. Second, energy production across America will be vital to growing our economy and stabilizing energy costs. Last year, I co-sponsored a House resolution (H.R. No. 305) that urged the Obama Administration to allow for oil and natural gas production off Alaska and in the Gulf of Mexico as well as permit the Keystone XL pipeline. I supported the resolution because I understand how my constituents benefit from these projects: U.S. energy development creates jobs, generates tax revenue, lowers energy costs, and bolsters our nation’s independence from overseas oil. The Utica and Marcellus Shale could be a windfall for Ohio consumers, laborers and taxpayers. Already, lower natural gas prices as a result of increased supplies have saved Ohio homeowners over $200 in 2010. If the shale revolution proceeds, we can expect to see the creation of over 80,000 jobs and the generation of over $1 billion in government revenues for the state in the next few decades. Many in Eastern Ohio may not be surprised by these statistics; they are direct beneficiaries of this transformation. Buckeyes should rejoice in our newfound energy prosperity. But, we must remain vigilant to protect our rights to develop our resources. Given what we’ve seen across the United States, we can no longer blithely assume that the Shell Alaska and TransCanada examples are merely outliers. In fact, they may be the new standard of regulatory overreach. If we allow the federal government to continue this pattern of delay, Ohio energy consumers, workers and taxpayers will ultimately pay the price.

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hesapeake Energy’s Utica Shale division hosted a golf outing in early October to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark and Carroll Counties, and raised $60,000 in the process. The end result surpassed Chesapeake’s goal for the fundraising event, which was $50,000. In addition to making the donation, Chesapeake staff will again assist in a Habitat for Humanity build, similar to what they did in June 2011. The new home for a Habitat for Humanity recipient family will be constructed in the spring, in Carroll County, according to Pete Kenworthy, manager of media relations at Chesapeake. The event took place at Brookside Country Club in Canton. The tournament sponsor was Beaver Excavating, and the lunch sponsor was CESO and Mathena Energy. “Many local companies deserve a great deal of appreciation for their participation in the recent golf outing at Brookside Country Club that raised money for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark and Carroll Counties,” said Aimee Belden, community relations coordinator. “Without the support of those sponsor companies, we would not have been able to raise the $60,000 and commit to building a home for a needy family. We look forward to completing this project in the spring when Chesapeake employees will volunteer their time to construct the house in Carroll County.” Contest and team sponsors were: Advanced Oilfield Services, Anderson Excavating, Baker Gas Field Construction, Baker

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Energy Corporation When Raymond Beck drilled the Yurgen #1 well in Ravenna, Ohio in 1978, it marked the beginning of Beck Energy and more than 30 years of exploring, drilling and producing throughout the Appalachian Basin. The price of a gallon of gasoline was around 0.63, less than a gallon of milk, and oil has yet to reach $40.00 a barrel. Since that time, the company has completed more than 300 wells throughout 11 Ohio counties. Beck Energy is proud to be a local company that employs local people and continues to work with Ohio landowners to help develop their mineral rights. Each month, the company sends royalty checks to over 600 landowners as well as providing free natural gas to homeowners on properties where wells are located. The company also has extensive experience operating under Senate Bill 165, which permits the exploration and drilling of wells within urban areas. Beck currently has wells on golf courses, churches and within city limits of many Ohio communities. Some of Beck Energy’s recent wells are located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ravenna and Munroe Falls. Beck Energy is committed to the safety and protection of the environment and has an outstanding record of cooperation with landowners. Today, the company continues to grow as the oil and gas industry in Ohio begins another dramatic change. The discovery of deeper Shale formations known as the Marcellus and Utica, has spawned a boom throughout Ohio. Beck Energy continues to lease and work with local landowners, just as it has done for years. “Not everyone wants to sign a lease with large out of state companies,” said David Beck, the founder’s son and Land Manager for the company. “We get calls every day from people who want to learn more about drilling a well on their property and who feel more comfortable with a smaller local company.” While new opportunities continue to develop in the Shale, Beck will also keep drilling to the Clinton sand stone, the primary geological formation found in Portage County and most of Northeastern Ohio. “We are proud of the job we do here. There is nothing more important than developing our natural resources and helping our country become energy independent. American oil from American soil is what it is all about.”

The Beck Energy office is located in Ravenna, at 4857 Harding Avenue, just off State Route 14. We can be reached at 330-297-6891.

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