CALHOUN HAS NEW CONSERVATION OFFICER - Apgar Will Be Living Here

(04/23/2001)

John Apgar is Calhoun's new Conservation Officer. Fresh from the West Virginia State Police Academy, Apgar says he is spending his first days in the county getting acquainted with the roads, but more importantly with the people. "I'm really looking forward to it," he said. "I will work hard at being fair and treating people with respect."

New conservation officer John Apgar

Apgar is a native of Houston, Texas, but has lived in Pocahontas County for three years. He has a B.S. in business administration from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado and a M.S. in forensic science from National University in LaJolla, California.

He was a member of the U. S. Marine Corp from 1985-1989 and worked for several years for United Parcel Service.

Apgar said he will be making his residence in Calhoun.