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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):
February 7, 1996
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CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-7196
(Commission File No.)
91-0599090
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
Washington
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-7196
(Commission File No.)
91-0599090
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
222 Fairview Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98109
(Address of principal executive office (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(206) 624-3900
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
On February 7, 1996, the board of directors of the
registrant determined to change the registrant's fiscal year to a
fiscal year ending September 30. The registrant will file a
transition report on Form 10-K covering the period commencing on
January 1, 1996, and ending on September 30, 1996.
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.
CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By /s/ J. D. WESSLING
J. D. Wessling
Vice President - Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: February 7, 1996
