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Tuesday, August 5, 2008 2:06 AM MDT

Editor:

Mark Gordon and I met over a coal-bed methane project on Clear Creek in Sheridan County some years ago. Mark was manager of the Ucross Ranch where the project was located, and my firm represented the mineral owner; it was a classic case of split estate.

Together with the operator of the wells, we worked through drilling and equipping 29 wells involving 2,120 acres of the Ucross Ranch in a manner that preserved the Ranch operations and values, including the unique Ucross Foundation artist in residence program, while benefiting the mineral owner in co-development of the CBM resource.

Were there problems? You can bet there were plenty. Were the problems resolved? Absolutely, but it took common sense, recognition of property rights, and respect for you neighbor. These are Wyoming values Mark Gordon will take to Washington when elected as our representative.

MARK DOELGER, Casper


Legislators receive esoteric training		Candidate holds Wyoming values

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bettercheckalittlefurther wrote on Aug 6, 2008 4:51 PM:

" As an oil & gas man, I am very surprised Mr. Doelger would support Mark Gordon. He is operating under a SERIOUS mis-apprehension if he thinks Mark Gordon is in any way pro-oil and gas. Consult with any of the companies operating in the PRB and they will tell you the sad story of how Gordon single handedly wrecked the EQC and nearly shut down development with his mis-guided policies and cushy relationship with the PRBRC. "

EQC wrote on Aug 7, 2008 10:22 PM:

" Mark Doelger must be ready for a career change because I can't imagine him working in the energy industry much longer. His little endorsement here of Mark Gordon, a very vocal opponent of the industry which supports this state in fine fashion, puts him at odds with Wyoming's best interests.

How does Doelger plan to replace multiple millions of dollars in lost revenue when Gordon helps his fellow Democrats shut down oil, gas & coal production in Wyoming? "

Adam wrote on Aug 9, 2008 6:30 PM:

" You guys can't be serious... you know that Gordon worked for Apache energy, right? Mr. Doelger has specific work experience where Mark Gordon found a responsible way that allowed the resources to be gathered and the ranch survived. What more could you ask for? Vote Gordon!!!!! "

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