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12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
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In conjunction with the Company's efforts to secure oil and gas prospects, financing and services, in lieu of salary or other forms of compensation, during 2005, the Company granted to John F. Terwilliger, Chief Executive Officer, and Orrie L. Tawes, a principal shareholder and Director, overriding royalty interests in select mineral properties of the Company. During 2011 and 2010, Mr. Terwilliger received royalty payments relating to those properties totaling $26,776 and $458,448, respectively, and Mr. Tawes received royalty payments relating to those properties totaling $26,776 and $458,448, respectively.