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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 2015
Page
4
Hardwood cuttings taken in late fall or winter offer an easy method to propagate trees shrubs and some vines for regions with a dormant season. Asexual propagation ensures new plants resemble the parent and can be more reliable than seeds in certain species.
Hardwood cuttings involve fully matured softwood saved for winter propagation. Choose 4 to 12 inch shoots, remove lower leaves, dip in rooting hormone, and plant in wet sand. Maintain moisture, root in spring to early summer, then transplant or grow in containers. Named plants include junipers, arborvitae, holly, boxwood, viburnum, forsythia, dogwood, privet, and ivy. Jennifer Smith notes her horticulture roles and invites gardening questions.
The trial of Lawrence man Jonathan Stephen Nelson, 42, charged with one count of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, was continued after a new attorney was assigned. Nelson, a registered sex offender, allegedly asked a 10-year-old girl in a downtown Lawrence restaurant to follow him to the men’s room. He faces up to about 11 years in prison, with possible sentence doubling due to a prior sex-crime conviction. He remains jailed on $125,000 bond. next court date November 9 for a new trial date.
Dashawn C. Clayborn, 23, pleaded no contest to attempted second degree murder after a dispute over missing property led to a Jan. 29 shooting at a Lawrence home. He fled, was arrested after a car theft and high speed chase, and received 61 months in prison plus 15 years as a violent offender probation. He must pay over $2,500 restitution. Time served credit totals 266 days.
Republican candidate Donald Trump will appear on the Kansas GOP caucus ballot on March 5 after paying a 15000 filing fee. Jeb Bush and John Kasich are also on the ballot. Ben Carson visits Topeka and Overland Park but has not filed.
Kansas officials warn deer activity peaks mid November with dawn and dusk traffic hazards. Drivers should slow in deer prone zones, use brights when possible, and avoid sudden swerves or honking. If a deer is present, a controlled stop is safer than braking hard and hazards persist even with precautions.
The Villages' former staffer Guerrero is accused of using a missing girl's debit card while the girl was in custody. Surveillance shows Guerrero purchasing and withdrawing funds. she claims the girl asked her to do so with permission. Guerrero faces criminal-use charges and is on Texas parole for felony theft. The Villages terminated her after the first charge and is seeking new house parents.
Lawmakers seek to draft a new school finance formula to replace the 1992 base funding model, repealed after 2015. Critics note block grants froze spending at 2014 levels for 2014–16, hurting districts like Lawrence as enrollment shifts aren’t fully accounted for, while Democrats foresee continued litigation. Senate leader Anthony Hensley warns a new formula by 2016 is unlikely.
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