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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
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 13, 2000
VIRGINIA GAS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-21523 87-0443823
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Identification Number)
200 East Main Street 24210
Abingdon, Virginia (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(540) 676-2380
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
See Exhibit 99.1
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 September 20, 2000 Press Release
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
VIRGINIA GAS COMPANY
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(Registrant)
Date: September 21, 2000 By: /s/ William L. Clear
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William L. Clear
Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
