SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8 - K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 4, 2000
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SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS, L.P.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14222 22-3410353
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File No.) Identification No.)
240 Route 10 West
Whippany, N.J. 07981
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code : (973) 887-5300
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 4, 2000, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the
"Partnership") issued a press release (the "Press Release") regarding John W.
Smolak joining the Partnership as Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the Press
Release has been filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits. A copy of the press Release has been filed as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS, L.P
November 9, 2000 By: /s/ Janice G. Meola
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Name: Janice G. Meola
Title: General Counsel & Secretary
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated October 4, 2000
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