Health problems cited in one-car accident

A one-car accident near Sixth and Iowa streets Tuesday left a 42-year-old man unhurt but being treated for unrelated medical problems.

The man turned west onto Sixth Street before swerving into oncoming traffic and then into Centennial Park. The man was having medical problems and became unconscious while turning, Lawrence Police said.

He was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where he was being treated for medical problems unrelated to the accident.

Volunteerism

Community businesses to join Day of Caring

Approximately 100 volunteers will fan out across Lawrence on Friday for United Way’s annual Day of Caring.

The event will match 13 businesses with United Way agencies for projects that include clerical work, interior and exterior cleaning, and collecting food, diapers and clothing.

Businesses slated to participate are Capitol Federal Savings, Cardinal Brands, Central National Bank, First United Methodist Church, Golf Course Superintendents Assn., Hallmark Cards, Home Depot, Intrust Bank, JC Penney, Pearson Government Solutions, Southern Star, Target and University National Bank.

Lawrence Police Officer Scott Chamberlain examines the Ford Bronco that was involved in the crash near Sixth and Iowa streets Tuesday.

Expansion

KDOT to take down well-known maple tree

The battle to save a landmark maple tree at the west edge of Lawrence has failed.

The tree, which attracts numerous sightseers during the fall because of its colorful foliage, will have to come down to make way for expansion of West Sixth Street west of Wakarusa Drive. The Kansas Department of Transportation broke that news Tuesday to property owner Bill Naff.

“It’s just a shame,” Naff said. “I’m very much disappointed.”

KDOT officials tried to find a way to save the tree but were unable to do so, Naff said, and the tree will probably come down sometime this week.

That means the five-story tree, which is about a quarter-mile west of Wakarusa, is in its last fall season.

“It’s just beautiful in the fall,” Naff said. “There were a lot of people who would stop by to take pictures of it.”

Health

Free developmental screenings offered

Parents concerned about the development of their children can have them screened for free.

The Lawrence Early Childhood Special Services will offer screenings for children from 3 to 5 years old Oct. 20 at East Heights Early Childhood Family Center, 1430 Haskell Ave.

Screenings will be by appointment only. For more information, call Rusty Schnur, screening coordinator, at 832-5098 ext. 206 or Edie Boehle, secretary, at 832-5098 ext. 205.