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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): September 7, 1999
AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ohio 1-14105 34-1863889
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
One American Way, Warren, Ohio 44484
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 856-8800
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(Former name and address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5 Other Events
See the following press release dated September 7, 1999 announcing the
death of Darrell D. Wilson, President, Chief Operating Officer, and a director
of Avalon Holdings Corporation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1999
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AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE DEATH OF DARRELL D. WILSON
WARREN, Ohio (September 7, 1999) Avalon Holdings Corporation (AMER:AWX)
announced today the untimely death of Darrell D. Wilson, President, Chief
Operating Officer and a Director of the Company. He was also co-founder of the
Company as well as co-founder of American Waste Services, Inc.
Mr. Wilson died Sunday, September 5, 1999, at the age of 48 as a result
of heart failure. The Company and all of its employees extend their heartfelt
condolences to his wife, Molly, and his two sons, Jeremy and Jered.
For more information, please contact: Mr. Tim, Coxson, Chief Financial Officer
Avalon Holdings Corporation
One American Way
Warren, Ohio 44484-5555
(330) 856-8800
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/ Timothy C. Coxson
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By: Timothy C. Coxson
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
DATED: September 9, 1999
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