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"Little information out there on this company. Looks like it has been around for a little over a year.             More than likely they will be  partners with drillers and not doing any drilling themselves. "

"Talked to a guy from Colebrook and a landman dropped a lease off, $4000 and 18%. I thought it was Black Ridge."

"Might be the smaller guys are worried BP will invade Ashtabula county. Or they plan on flipping the new leases to PB or even EnerVest. Rumor has it the 3D testing EnerVest  did showed large oil reserves. Until some one actually gets a well…"

"Probably how this leasing goes, some are happy with any offer , some want a fair offer and some want the top offer. I don't think there is a right or wrong offer It's whats best for you at this point in time. Each of us has a dollar amount…"

"Thanks for the info, be good to get as much information as possible. Been meaning to give Mike a call any way.  "

"I talked to a guy that works for the state and he was saying in the South hot spot where the shale is deep the thinking is to do the multi tiered laterals. Don't know if he was correct but it makes sense.  The depth of the shale might or…"

"I know Mike Vary, and working with him to develop a systematic approach to planning for the lease income. I not sure who spoke at the Tax workshop at the Ohio Extension, but the conservation easement may or may not assist in reducing taxes. The…"

"If your interested in a landowners group contact the Eastern Ashtabula Landowners Association. eala.shale@gmail.com"

"Dan, I can explain the idea about tax deferral that I just posted in detail better over the phone. If you want to call me, then feel free. My number is 216-409-1710. You will be hearing alot more about the tax deferal idea in the coming months as…"

"Any meetings planned in the near future?? Missed the April meeting."

"Setting up a conservation easement donation can be used as well to offset some of the tax liability. Ohio Extension had a good Tax workshop ,  almost brought tears to my eyes with all tax liability involved. Would like to know the details of…"

"Hello Everyone, I am a fellow landowner of 40 acres in Geauga county and I understand that everyone is really upset about having to pay a huge tax bill on their upfront bonus check. It's not a fun experience. However, I want everyone to know…"

"No ALOV group for Ashtabula County. Bob Rea's Buckeye Mineral  will be working in the county."

"Good point, will see what we can do."

"Hi, is there any chance EALA would consider holding meetings on a weekend?  It seems that most recent meetings are with only a short notice and on weeknights, making attendance a little more difficult.  I'm very interested in…"

"The vote spoke for itself.."