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July 19, 2010
What They're Saying: Responsible Marcellus Development "A wonderful
thing," Creating "much-needed jobs and economic growth"
· "Business is booming thanks to the lucrative gas drilling
industry tapping into the Marcellus Shale"
· Marcellus development "enables those of us who have farms
to keep our farms so they can be passed on to our families"
· "Safe and responsible gas development could provide the
three counties with much-needed jobs and economic growth"
· WV small business "having a banner year in 2010"
"Marcellus Shale region creating growth of business and industry":
"With the development of the Marcellus Shale region creating growth
of business and industry within Bradford County, we feel there is
tremendous opportunity for this new hotel. In addition to our
locations in State College and Lock Haven, it becomes our third
Fairfield Inn and Suites in the region." (Star-Gazette, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/a18d09c26e 7/14/10)
Marcellus development positively impacting local businesses; WV small
business "already is having a banner year": "Assuming the landowner
group agrees to $3,000 per acre, the resulting $79.2 million could
have a major impact not only on landowners, but on local businesses.
Karen Knight, a partner at Knights Farm Supply in Glen Easton, said
her company already is having a banner year in 2010 as both property
owners and the drilling companies themselves scramble to acquire
heavy equipment and other items. "We have seen a big increase in
tractor sales, farm equipment sales, grass seed for reseeding at the
drilling sites, straw for reseeding and other items. It's a better
year than 2009 for sure," she said. "Our counter is swamped every day
with residents and representatives from the drilling companies. In
fact, our parts and counter people are about done in. We've been
extremely busy." (News-Register, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/9452def749/nav=515
7/18/10)
"Prosperous Plans For Bradford County": "As gas companies tap into
the Marcellus Shale in Bradford County, businesses are looking to
cash in on what many now consider a booming local economy. ... A once
abandoned warehouse is now the home for a trucking company. A hotel
-- gutted for refurbishing. And a excavator sits in this empty lot
ready for its next construction project. One thing is clear in
Bradford County -- business is booming thanks to the lucrative gas
drilling industry tapping into the Marcellus Shale, as thousands of
workers and their families flock to the area. "I think there are many
small towns across America that would die to have a natural resource
that they can sell and revitalize their economy," said Mike Holt of
Red Rose Diner in Towanda. (WBNG-TV, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/c8df9055f0 7/13/10)
Marcellus Shale helping to keep family farms in tact: "Nearly 600
residents attended Wednesday's day-long DRBC meeting to plead their
clashing cases: That drilling is needed not only to produce
relatively clean energy but to save economically desperate
communities ... Landowners like Judy Ahrens of Hanesdale, Pa., argued
that they should be able to lease the mineral rights to their land.
"It enables those of us who have farms to keep our farms so they can
be passed on to our families so they don't have to be split up and
developed," she said. (Associated Press, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/a410ade0e5 7/15/10)
"Gas drilling not only creates local jobs, but increases the nation's
energy independence": "Gas drilling not only creates local jobs, but
increases the nation's energy independence, pro-drillers say. "I
support gas drilling," said David Jones, as part of a three-hour
public comment period with more than 250 speakers. "I also believe
that the industry is being unfairly treated. This process has been
delayed for too long. Let's get the regulations out," he said, to the
jeers of most of the crowd. "We don't need further studies. The
process should move forward." (Bucks Co. Courier Times, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/c56cdafa40 7/15/10)
Responsible Marcellus development "a win win situation all around":
"Some landowners in Wayne County want natural gas drilling to start
and start now. They are upset over a decision to halt drilling by a
group watching out for the land and water in the Delaware River
Basin. Landowners are ready for the halt on gas drilling to be lifted
in Wayne County. "It will help to maintain open space and keep our
forest grounds grounded and our farms farming. The influx of cash is
desperately needed in the state of Pennsylvania, and particularly in
the depressed areas of Wayne County, said Alliance Executive Director
Marian Schweighofter. ... "The effect this has had is its given us
the ability to make a college fund for our family members. We think
it's a win win situation all around, most definitely for the economic
ability of Wayne County," said Schweighofter. (WNEP-TV, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/f7656c8c8c 7/13/10)
Marcellus production providing "much-needed jobs and economic
growth": "The bottom line is this: If natural gas drilling has
economic benefits for Wayne County and can be conducted safely with
people mindful about protecting our natural resource, the Delaware
River, then shouldn't we explore the possibilities? ... Mary Beth
Wood, WEDCO's executive director, said it best in stating that the
coalition -- through pooling resources -- can gather the best
information available. "Safe and responsible gas development could
provide the three counties with much-needed jobs and economic
growth," Wood said. (Wayne Independent Editorial, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/2954ef407e 7/14/10)
Marcellus economic "ripple effect will benefit everyone": "The
Marcellus shale gas drilling boom drew companies from across the
country. More than 100 of them packed the Indiana County Fairgrounds
Wednesday. The PA Gas Expo was a job fair, a networking event, and a
chance for folks to find out what Marcellus shale gas drilling means
in employment for thousands. County Commissioners said they have
already noticed hotels and restaurants in Indiana County filling up
with gas company workers. They said ripple effect will benefit
everyone. "The growth element for the region will not be in just one
area, but in many areas. And we need to be prepared for that," said
Rod Ruddock. (WJAC-TV, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/946f65f0f3 7/14/10)
"Is this a golden era for Pennsylvania? Absolutely it is.": "In a
sour economy, the word out of Renda Broadcasting Corp.'s first
Pennsylvania Gas Expo was sweet: Now hiring. Several companies at the
expo, held Wednesday at the Mack Park fairgrounds, reported that they
are in a hiring mode as they ramp up operations in the Marcellus
shale fields underlying the region. The expo brought together 120 or
so natural gas producers, drillers, land brokers, well-service
companies, suppliers and job seekers. ... "Is this a golden era for
Pennsylvania? Absolutely it is," said Rod Foreman, Vanderra's
director of growth and corporate development, speaking during a panel
discussion. (Indiana Gazette, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/b9a32ce9ee 7/15/10)
Pa. landowner on Marcellus development: "I think it's a wonderful
thing": "The tiny farming community has struggled to strengthen its
economy ever since Mosser Tanning Co. left town in 1961. ... So, when
a gas company comes and injects millions of dollars into a community
that has seen half a century pass by since its industrial backbone
collapsed, residents are more than excited. "I think it's a wonderful
thing," Ms. Race said. "It's got to help financially; much more
taxes, much more money. "We're going to finish paying our mortgage
off." (Times-Tribune, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/f3e8cee572 7/19/10)
Homeowners getting in on Marcellus Shale benefits: "In this
struggling economy homeowners have been coming forward hoping to make
a big buck from Marcellus shale natural gas drilling boom. Mary
Elwood and her husband own a farm in Saltburg, Indiana County. They
already have three gas wells and a lease with PC Explorations. Elwood
said it is a very profitable endeavor. She wants to sign a lease with
another gas company for Marcellus shale drilling. "We get a nice
check four times a year," said Elwood. (WJAC-TV, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/95537bc65c 7/14/10)
Filling county coffers: Marcellus "lease, permit fees good for tens
of thousands of dollars": "The governmental fees related to natural
gas drilling that industry officials have been dangling as a cash
carrot of sorts to local officials are starting to add up in Luzerne
County. A review of county Zoning Office records revealed that just
on Wednesday, the office took in $4,450 in permit fees for the
construction of a natural gas metering station on property owned by
Thomas Raskiewicz near Mossville and Hartman roads in Fairmount
Township. ... But the big winner among county offices to date - as
far as revenue associated with natural gas drilling - is the Office
of the Recorder of Deeds. (Times-Leader, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/8c48a6bb14 7/19/10)
Marcellus Shale Coalition | 4000 Town Center Boulevard | Canonsburg,
PA 15317 | www.marcelluscoalition.org -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/bded004e39
July 19, 2010
What They're Saying: Responsible Marcellus Development "A wonderful
thing," Creating "much-needed jobs and economic growth"
· "Business is booming thanks to the lucrative gas drilling
industry tapping into the Marcellus Shale"
· Marcellus development "enables those of us who have farms
to keep our farms so they can be passed on to our families"
· "Safe and responsible gas development could provide the
three counties with much-needed jobs and economic growth"
· WV small business "having a banner year in 2010"
"Marcellus Shale region creating growth of business and industry":
"With the development of the Marcellus Shale region creating growth
of business and industry within Bradford County, we feel there is
tremendous opportunity for this new hotel. In addition to our
locations in State College and Lock Haven, it becomes our third
Fairfield Inn and Suites in the region." (Star-Gazette, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/a18d09c26e 7/14/10)
Marcellus development positively impacting local businesses; WV small
business "already is having a banner year": "Assuming the landowner
group agrees to $3,000 per acre, the resulting $79.2 million could
have a major impact not only on landowners, but on local businesses.
Karen Knight, a partner at Knights Farm Supply in Glen Easton, said
her company already is having a banner year in 2010 as both property
owners and the drilling companies themselves scramble to acquire
heavy equipment and other items. "We have seen a big increase in
tractor sales, farm equipment sales, grass seed for reseeding at the
drilling sites, straw for reseeding and other items. It's a better
year than 2009 for sure," she said. "Our counter is swamped every day
with residents and representatives from the drilling companies. In
fact, our parts and counter people are about done in. We've been
extremely busy." (News-Register, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/9452def749/nav=515
7/18/10)
"Prosperous Plans For Bradford County": "As gas companies tap into
the Marcellus Shale in Bradford County, businesses are looking to
cash in on what many now consider a booming local economy. ... A once
abandoned warehouse is now the home for a trucking company. A hotel
-- gutted for refurbishing. And a excavator sits in this empty lot
ready for its next construction project. One thing is clear in
Bradford County -- business is booming thanks to the lucrative gas
drilling industry tapping into the Marcellus Shale, as thousands of
workers and their families flock to the area. "I think there are many
small towns across America that would die to have a natural resource
that they can sell and revitalize their economy," said Mike Holt of
Red Rose Diner in Towanda. (WBNG-TV, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/c8df9055f0 7/13/10)
Marcellus Shale helping to keep family farms in tact: "Nearly 600
residents attended Wednesday's day-long DRBC meeting to plead their
clashing cases: That drilling is needed not only to produce
relatively clean energy but to save economically desperate
communities ... Landowners like Judy Ahrens of Hanesdale, Pa., argued
that they should be able to lease the mineral rights to their land.
"It enables those of us who have farms to keep our farms so they can
be passed on to our families so they don't have to be split up and
developed," she said. (Associated Press, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/a410ade0e5 7/15/10)
"Gas drilling not only creates local jobs, but increases the nation's
energy independence": "Gas drilling not only creates local jobs, but
increases the nation's energy independence, pro-drillers say. "I
support gas drilling," said David Jones, as part of a three-hour
public comment period with more than 250 speakers. "I also believe
that the industry is being unfairly treated. This process has been
delayed for too long. Let's get the regulations out," he said, to the
jeers of most of the crowd. "We don't need further studies. The
process should move forward." (Bucks Co. Courier Times, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/c56cdafa40 7/15/10)
Responsible Marcellus development "a win win situation all around":
"Some landowners in Wayne County want natural gas drilling to start
and start now. They are upset over a decision to halt drilling by a
group watching out for the land and water in the Delaware River
Basin. Landowners are ready for the halt on gas drilling to be lifted
in Wayne County. "It will help to maintain open space and keep our
forest grounds grounded and our farms farming. The influx of cash is
desperately needed in the state of Pennsylvania, and particularly in
the depressed areas of Wayne County, said Alliance Executive Director
Marian Schweighofter. ... "The effect this has had is its given us
the ability to make a college fund for our family members. We think
it's a win win situation all around, most definitely for the economic
ability of Wayne County," said Schweighofter. (WNEP-TV, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/f7656c8c8c 7/13/10)
Marcellus production providing "much-needed jobs and economic
growth": "The bottom line is this: If natural gas drilling has
economic benefits for Wayne County and can be conducted safely with
people mindful about protecting our natural resource, the Delaware
River, then shouldn't we explore the possibilities? ... Mary Beth
Wood, WEDCO's executive director, said it best in stating that the
coalition -- through pooling resources -- can gather the best
information available. "Safe and responsible gas development could
provide the three counties with much-needed jobs and economic
growth," Wood said. (Wayne Independent Editorial, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/2954ef407e 7/14/10)
Marcellus economic "ripple effect will benefit everyone": "The
Marcellus shale gas drilling boom drew companies from across the
country. More than 100 of them packed the Indiana County Fairgrounds
Wednesday. The PA Gas Expo was a job fair, a networking event, and a
chance for folks to find out what Marcellus shale gas drilling means
in employment for thousands. County Commissioners said they have
already noticed hotels and restaurants in Indiana County filling up
with gas company workers. They said ripple effect will benefit
everyone. "The growth element for the region will not be in just one
area, but in many areas. And we need to be prepared for that," said
Rod Ruddock. (WJAC-TV, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/946f65f0f3 7/14/10)
"Is this a golden era for Pennsylvania? Absolutely it is.": "In a
sour economy, the word out of Renda Broadcasting Corp.'s first
Pennsylvania Gas Expo was sweet: Now hiring. Several companies at the
expo, held Wednesday at the Mack Park fairgrounds, reported that they
are in a hiring mode as they ramp up operations in the Marcellus
shale fields underlying the region. The expo brought together 120 or
so natural gas producers, drillers, land brokers, well-service
companies, suppliers and job seekers. ... "Is this a golden era for
Pennsylvania? Absolutely it is," said Rod Foreman, Vanderra's
director of growth and corporate development, speaking during a panel
discussion. (Indiana Gazette, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/b9a32ce9ee 7/15/10)
Pa. landowner on Marcellus development: "I think it's a wonderful
thing": "The tiny farming community has struggled to strengthen its
economy ever since Mosser Tanning Co. left town in 1961. ... So, when
a gas company comes and injects millions of dollars into a community
that has seen half a century pass by since its industrial backbone
collapsed, residents are more than excited. "I think it's a wonderful
thing," Ms. Race said. "It's got to help financially; much more
taxes, much more money. "We're going to finish paying our mortgage
off." (Times-Tribune, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/f3e8cee572 7/19/10)
Homeowners getting in on Marcellus Shale benefits: "In this
struggling economy homeowners have been coming forward hoping to make
a big buck from Marcellus shale natural gas drilling boom. Mary
Elwood and her husband own a farm in Saltburg, Indiana County. They
already have three gas wells and a lease with PC Explorations. Elwood
said it is a very profitable endeavor. She wants to sign a lease with
another gas company for Marcellus shale drilling. "We get a nice
check four times a year," said Elwood. (WJAC-TV, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/95537bc65c 7/14/10)
Filling county coffers: Marcellus "lease, permit fees good for tens
of thousands of dollars": "The governmental fees related to natural
gas drilling that industry officials have been dangling as a cash
carrot of sorts to local officials are starting to add up in Luzerne
County. A review of county Zoning Office records revealed that just
on Wednesday, the office took in $4,450 in permit fees for the
construction of a natural gas metering station on property owned by
Thomas Raskiewicz near Mossville and Hartman roads in Fairmount
Township. ... But the big winner among county offices to date - as
far as revenue associated with natural gas drilling - is the Office
of the Recorder of Deeds. (Times-Leader, -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/8c48a6bb14 7/19/10)
Marcellus Shale Coalition | 4000 Town Center Boulevard | Canonsburg,
PA 15317 | www.marcelluscoalition.org -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MarcellusShaleCoalit/82e6d0c4f3/c2d5d9d61d/bded004e39