BUTLER TWP — The Butler County Division of the American Heart Association is gearing up for its annual Heart Walk on Oct. 12 at Butler County Community College.

But a heart association volunteer is preparing in a different way.

Joe Taylor, general manager of Armstrong Cable, said if the Heart Walk goal of $75,000 is met before the event, he will wear a red dress and red high heels to the walk.

Taylor said, “I will gladly wear a red dress and high heels to spread awareness and raise money to help save lives. For every $1 we raise, $3 comes back to the region for cardiovascular research and education, so we need everyone’s help.”

Registration is at 9 a.m. that day with the opening ceremony at 10 a.m.

For registration, sponsorship or to learn more about the Heart Walk, visit www.heart.org/butlerpawalk or call Barbara Roth at 724-453-1004.

Bank account set up to help fire victims

A bank account has been set up to help a Butler family left homeless by a fire Sept. 22.

It was established by the father of the mother in the family.

Dan Carey, father of Dawn Marie Sawicki, has an account with the Dollar Bank in Moraine Pointe Plaza, Butler Township.

Dawn, her husband Thomas Sawicki, and their 12-year-old son were left homeless by the early morning fire at their home, 510 Fairground Hill Road.

The family was insured.

Anyone wishing to donate money to help the Sawickis can stop at the bank.

Leaf disposal site will be at city parkCity residents will be able to dispose of their leaves at a designated area in Memorial Park beginning Oct. 12.Signs will direct users to the area that will be open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the week and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.The area will stay open through November.Leaves must be removed from plastic bags and other containers used to carry the leaves. The area is only for the dumping of leaves.Curbside collection also will be provided by the street department. Residents need to call the department at 724-285-8440 when all the leaves have fallen in their neighborhood or for information.Residents who want to burn their leaves on their property must contact the fire chief at 724-283-3100 for instructions.