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EDITOR’S ADVISORY                                    10-07-05

The regional media is reminded that the Butler County Chapter of Special Olympics will hold its Western Fall Sectional from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. Sunday [Oct. 9] at Slippery Rock University, offering opportunities for feature stories and photos.

 An expected 500 athletes from Butler and surrounding counties will gather at 9:15 am. in Morrow Field House for the opening ceremony then spend the remainder of the day competing in five sport events.

More than 400 SRU student volunteers will be on hand to help with implementing the games.

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K.E. Schwab -- PN, PgN, WPN, PR, PT