Deer hunter falls 40 feet

An Overland Park man was in fair condition Sunday night at KU Med in Kansas City, Kan., after a deer-hunting accident near Clinton Lake.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Lt. Kathy Tate said Patrick Baxter, 40, was bow-hunting about 7 a.m. Sunday in a wooded public area west of Clinton Lake when he fell 40 feet from a portable deer stand that was suspended from a tree. Baxter, who was alone and not wearing a safety harness, was able to summon help using his cell phone, Tate said.

Sheriff’s officers and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical personnel responded to the scene near County Roads 1023 and 350 East. Baxter was taken by air ambulance to KU Med. Tate said his injuries did not appear to be life-threatening.

United Way to hold silent auction for mini horse

The United Way of Douglas County and M&M’s Mini Flavors of Lawrence will hold a silent auction for Twix, an American Miniature Horse.

Twix was foaled April 15, 2002, and is a dark sorrel with flaxen mane and tail. She is about 13 inches long and could grow up to 34 inches. She is current on all shots and vaccinations, including West Nile.

Bidding will begin Monday and will be accepted during regular business hours. Bidding closes Friday at noon. M&M’s Mini Flavors in accepting bids at 865-0522 or by e-mail at kansaskat98@webserf.net.

All money goes to the 2002 United Way campaign, “A Community Challenged, a United Response.”