I have been involved in this Marcellus Shale issue in Garrett County for the last five years.
I did mineral searches for Western Land Services in 2008.
They were one of the many energy related companies that was in Garrett County at that time signing people to mineral rights leases and thousands of acres went under lease.
It was then that I recognized the need for a law to clear up ownership of minerals. Thereafter I was very involved in the process that led to the passage of the Dormant Mineral Interests Act that became a law in October of 2010.
Since that time I have, on an almost daily basis, been involved in mineral searches and mineral related issues.
I have talked to many, many people on both sides. I have talked with those for natural gas development and those against natural gas development.
I have tried to see both sides. In addition I have read most of the newspaper articles, several studies, and various other articles and publications on natural gas drilling.
After careful consideration of everything I have heard and read, the people I most trust are the residents of Garrett County and in particular, the farmers of Garrett County who support natural gas development.
Why? First, they would be the people most directly affected. Their very existence depends on good, clean water.
I am very impressed with the farmers I have talked to. They are very knowledgeable and well-read and know of the possible problems with natural gas drilling. They are concerned, intelligent people totally dependent on quality water.
They know the problems associated with drilling yet they support natural gas development. If they don’t have a problem, why should I?
Jim Braskey
Title abstractor and paralegal
Frostburg
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We currently have the most corrupt administration in the history of the country. Every day more and more lies come from the Obama administration.
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I am writing to inform your readers and the animal control staff of Allegany about a problem that is dragging on and unresolved, yet.
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These types should look to the Boy Scouts for an example
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Housing project will have bad effect on property in this area
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Why have the media been silent all this time?
When I read the Cumberland Times-News Editorial this morning, Friday, May 17, entitled, “Outrageous,” I laughed like a kid at a birthday party!
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What are chances this much money will be spent on road?
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The Allegany County Teachers Association (ACTA) board of directors recently submitted a letter to the editor asking the Allegany County commissioners to fully fund the Board of Education’s budget request for the upcoming fiscal year (“Commissioners should fund school board request,” April 29 Times-News).
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Were they really good old days? You decide
When a fellow gets old, it’s not unusual for his mind to wander back to the days of his youth. He may forget where he laid his glasses five minutes ago, yet he can remember events that took place a half a century ago. This is one of the interesting things of old age.
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Wearing the poppy tells others people that you remember
On May 25, members of Farrady Unit 24 American Legion Auxiliary, Frostburg, will once again ask the citizens of the community to remember the sacrifices our veterans have made.
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Donating your old bike will help someone who really needs it
Once again Bikes for the World is collecting used bicycles at Canal Place, May 25 from 10 a.m. to noon,
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