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Students' business great for florists
By LISA GUTIERREZ Staff Reporter
Staff Reporter
Lawrence florists agree—Valentine's Day is the most bountiful day of the year.
Sylvia Lawton, owner of University Floral, agreed with Harris.
"It surpasses anything else. we have more business at Valentine's Day." Marissa Harris, manager of Southern Hills Floral & Gift, said.
"In Lawrence, it is the busiest day," she said. "In a lot of places, Mother's Day is the most popular, but it's not here."
LAWRENCE FLORISTS said that the student population made it their biggest holiday of the year.
"Valentine's Day, especially for a college town, is the number one holiday of the year," said Kathy Caldwell, manager of Florence Lawlore.
Albough more men send flowers than do women, Lawton said that more women were buying flowers every year.
"We notice an increase in that every year," she said. "Girls, as well as boys, send flowers at college and high school age."
The most popular flower requested at Valentine's Day is, of course, the rose.
"We can never get enough of them," Lawton said. "Everybody wants them."
HARRISE SAID, "Roses are the Valentine flower."
"Spring flowers, carnations, potted plants, tulips and azaleas are all popular," he said.
Don Randel, owner of Owens Flower Shop, said that spring flowers also were popular.
Although Caldwell said that single flowers, such as single roses and carnations, were frequently more
"At Valentine's Day, dozen orders increase because people feel that this is the time to put out a little more," she said.
popular than bouquets, Harris said that orders for a dozen roses still were popular.
Randel said that the price of roses always was higher at holiday times.
Lawton attributed this to the growers.
But local florists say these prices don't reflect a great increase over previous years.
"Most stores in Lawrence are trying to keep the prices down," Caldwell said.
Putting out a little more for special people means that Lawrence residents would pay anywhere from $37.50 to $43 for a dozen long-stemmed robes.
"The grower is the one who makes
them sick," she said. "He determines
the price."
New stamp a love
New stamp a love
Lovers can now stamp their letters with love.
A new love stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service is reminiscent of a love stamp issued in 1737 that featured the letters L-O-V-E.
The latest love stamp is selling well in Lawrence, according to Barbara Kilmer, a window clerk at Vermont Street. Seventh and Vermont streets.
"It's real popular since it's out right at Valentine's Day," Kilmer said yesterday.
Kilmer said many people had requested the stamp and said when she saw someone with red envelopes or her hand, she sold the love stamp.
But the stamp is not just for Valentine's Day, Kilmer said. The love stamp will be different from other commemorative stamps, which are usually issued only in certain quantities. This stamp will continue to be issued after Valentine's Day.
The Postal Service wants people to be able to buy the stamp any time for special occasions, such as birthday and wedding anniversaries, Kilmer said.
The Postal Service, after receiving thousands of requests for another love stamp, released this one Feb. 1.
"A lot of people think they're pretty," Kilmer said of the love stamps. "I've heard no negative comments about them."
Poet gave martyr new image though his real story differs
By DEBBIE DOUGLASS Staff Reporter
Valentine's Day is typified by big red hearts, Cupid and love messages.
But historians say there is no real relationship between St. Valentine and the virgin Mary, who was a slave.
St. Valentine was transformed into a patron saint of love in the 14th century by Geoffrey Chaucer, according to Jack KU associate professor of English
Oruch said that in the poem "Parliament of Fowls," Chaucer combined the elements of birds, the start of spring and love with the day St. Valentine was martyred, Feb. 14, giving St. Valentine a new image.
"Two legends suggest there may have two valentines, one a bishop in Tierni, Italy, and the other a priest in Rome," he said.
In either case, ST. VALENTNE was said to have lived the last part of his life in Paris.
As a priest, Oruch said, St. Valentine cured a blind child through prayer. He was then arrested by Roman authority and ordered to pray publicly to the Latin gods. When he refused, he was killed.
In a second version, Valentine was a bishop who cured a crippled child through prayer and suffered the same fate.
Oruch said he had wondered why St
Valentine's death in mid-February was connected with spring and the mating of birds in Chaucer's poem.
But, he said, he found that on most early English calendars, spring was marked as beginning in mid-February, and, in Chaucer's time, birds were nesting, mating or laying eggs, and flowers were blossoming. by Feb. 15.
"Perhaps Chaucer spotted St. Valentine's name on his calendar," Orchard said, "and decided to roll all the elements of spring together on that
EARLY 15TH-CENTURY poet John Lydgate became the first writer to use Valentine's name in the it is used today in the phrase "Be my valentine."
One of the earliest practices on Valentine's Day was for men to write the names of women on slips of paper, then draw them from a jar. The woman whose name was drawn by a man became his valentine, and he paid special attention to her, many of the men gave their valentines gifts.
By the end of the 15th century, "valentine" had become a synonym for "sweetheart."
During the 1700s, one description of Valentine's Day told how groups of friends met to draw names and how, for several days, each man wore his valentine's name on his sleeve. The saying, "wearing his heart on his sleeve," probably came from this practice.
A fad that has students tied up in knots is sheolacees bedded with hearts, alligators, rainbows and even the alphabet. The perfect Valentine's Day gift for that special someone.
Popularity of shoelaces given boost with sales of bright, colorful hearts
By JAN BOUTTE Staff Reporter
It started with hearts
Now people lace up their shoes with green alligators, rainbows, blue stars, green dollar signs, letters of the alphabet, teddy bears and tape rolls.
Shoe laces printed with such colorful designs sell for under $2 in many Lawrence boutiques.
The fad originated in a Boston shop, "Have a Heart," which specialized in items with hearts. When the owner saw how well the shoelaces were selling, she
tried printing them with other designs marketing them across the country
THE LACES CAME to Lawrence last summer and became a big hit at Christmas, area shoekeers said.
Loretta Coon of Bowen's Hallmark Corp said that the first stock sold out quickly, but that since Christmas, sales have been up. The two dresses pair a week to six or eight pair.
The laces with hearts are outsole only by the ones with 'gators, area shankeners said
"People just think they're the cutest things they've ever seen." Con said.
customers who bought the lacres were girls from junior high school- to college-age.
things they ever seen, too said.
The shopkeepers all said that the
Kelly Lladigw of Footlights said customers were beginning to use the laces for more than their shoes. She said that the printed laces had caught on as hair ribbons with the college-age customers.
Many were repeat customers, who collected the different designs in different colors and coordinated them daily with their outfits, they said.
None of the Lawrence shops carried the original brand, Lacy's Laces, the same ones she bought.
Special VALENTINE'S Wishes
Little Shi-It. the time we've spent together has been great and those times ahead will be even better. I'm glad we go together. Yas, ys. P.S., Slyx is better. Oliver GDY.
Ron, Don't ever go away. I need you more and more each day. I love you always! Dummy.
Dear Rita. What in the world would I do without you, my dear friend. Thank me for being there when I needed you. Love, Nan.
To the brothers of
Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Nu Pi
If you read this just right
You'll know what's up for Sunday night
Happy Valentines Day.
ALBEN CIMAIVE. We are our number
patterter. They are very funny.
We are your Valentine's Day. I love you.
The Stirrer of the Orange Juice.
Any, you will always be my Valentine.
You are my Valentine.
Ahue Shoebins—not inside your kicks and neutrush long enough to have a happy Valentine's day. From your secret sweetie.
Laura and Earhy, Happy V-Day! Be mine Love va. Rickola.
Kevin, Roses are red. Violets are blue, could it be love, that I'm feeling with you? Your Valentine.
Will. Roses are Red. Violets are blue. I want you to know I think a lot of you. Admiring Valentine.
Tis the night before V-DAY, and all
the girls are up. We all drink as a
drank in a house. Dress for the evening is
certain incuestr Ai Poodlebread's place with
his sisters. At 10am our friends will party dawn —
our friends will party
Happy Valentine's Day *Cherry Day*, Debbie, and
Huvvy-Huvvy! That to that to me *Hag!* Huvvy-Huvvy! Love, Scott
My Dearest Lynn. You are the one that I love very much and you are the one I shall spend the rest of my life with. You are my partner. And I love you. You forre-Dannon. Dannon.
HAPPY VALENTINE DAY JC. You are such a sweetie (soundless familiar) KIM
GMD. You are my buddy, my only buddy.
We'll never know "lil puppy dog" how much I wave you. You don't take my love.
DAILY ALL MY LOVE KED
Happy Valentine's Day to the greatest little sister in the world. I love you. Dee Ann.
Dean, Three and a half years ago we met,
began our freshman year and grew to know
everything I needed. We attended our graduation and the beginning of our
career as one mindful woman and soul. There are as many people around you as
my world ... my everything. I love you,
sweetheart, and will always thank God that
I am not alone. You are an amazing person,
my lover and my husband. Eternally in our
home. Happy Valentine Day, My love,
Cheryl!
MTC: You are my funny valentine. Save me a kiss on Sunday-Nat.
To Cathy W. Your the sweetest thing that has ever happened to me. Always be mine! From Danny D.
Son-I don't know what hit me, I just can’t bear it. We’ve been in a war with no cure. We’ve gone from a bar to a fun Sunday game. We’ve had our good friends over. We’re still wild of Forest you are wrong. If so, why would I keep my son for so long? I love You. You’ll be fine with us. I love You’s life. I will be fine with Son. I love You’s life. I will be fine with Son. I love You’s life.
To one who has seen
low many movies:
Roses are red,
mocks are blue.
I know you hate much
But the only one
I have ever loved is
You!
All my love on
Valentines Day
P.I. Happy VI day
to Hard V & Clunk low.
TO-SAL & BTL The Tweets is in love. And BTL they—to them they one year ago, but the last time you saw it was quite a Fuku—they met in the RAN-SAAS line under a shower of Poke. There's real randy—and but I can remember when you've been through some great times. The yellows & pink—but also the bad times, the happy ones, the think that loves dumb, and you give out all your money. God you're not Greek. Now I love you two Knuckleheads. That usually prey easy—make myself a real quess! Happy VID, make myself a real quess! Signed. The Sometimes Lovable Woofs.
Michael, I love you. April.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY Cheri & Jerri
but not Liz!
P. Will you be my Valentine . . . and stuff like that? M.
Chi Gira. We give thanks to God always for our prayers, constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and Christ, the Lord our Lord Jesus Christ. Mu Chi Betas.
Love, Kevin
Beth. Happy Valentines Day: Glad you came down to see me! Love, Dee.
Carlene,
Be it Spanish or French
Or English you speak,
And though you may fly
Off to far Mozambique,
Never fear, never doubt.
Don't worry or fret.
I'm crazy about you
and that you can wager
Julie, Beth. To us your both so special and much we love you. You're much more we love you. Both and much everyday. So we thought we'd take this moment to show you a life with God and how happy she is with God.
Dear Greg: Because our relationship is built on trust, we need to test each other. It is so wonderful to play games with and who lives up to it. You are the best. I am beautiful and beautiful. I love you. Love, Mindy
DMB I hope you will be mine, because I have no other for my valentine. You know you really drive me nuts, from your Little Bugar Butt, you love, I.D.B
Dave--Happy Valentine's Day. Thanks for 11 great months (a bit early). Beep-Beep-Beep
Baby, we've had some bad times, but the good times are the best we've ever known. You'll never forget them to me. Always remember Eilah and the other two stuck. Happy Valentines Day! I love you.
To all my munchkins: Happy Valentine's Day, GP. Love you muchly. OK, fine? Hugs and Kisses. A.
Jawn. You're the greatest. It's been a fantastic year. I love you. Tim.
Alice. Be my Valentine or I'll shove your face in the snow and tie you to my dog-sled.
Love, Punker.
Car—The nickname says it all. We think you're the best—Dearesians, Boge & Mittus.
To the guys on Oliver's 10 South. Happy Valentine's Day. Love, D. L & W.
Alice, Be my Valentine! Can you dig it?
Peace. Love. Inner-consciousness. Can you relate? Love. Groovyman.
Angel, happy Valentine's Day! I love you now and forever. Love Panda Bear.
All. Be my Valentine, je taime! Chrta.
My love, (MLS) your number one in my life, and I will love you forever. Happy Valentine Day. DMLS
To my one and only Huggy Bunny, Thanks so much for always being there! I love you lots, Lisa
Gary, Get payched for the Sock Hop! It's gonna be our best ever! Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Jan
Julie and Jennifer—the best little sisters anyone could want! Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Jan
Michael
I will forever remember the kind words and the love that you always give to me.
I Love You SHATZI Forever, N.P.
"and in the midst of our host's moving arm, we found her standing on a man stood up, and equipping the said host's hand to the breast. She was a mocking voice: 'Hallow Statle'? The will be lost on the automated audience and I myself lost on the automated audience and I myself lost when he added, "wear high boots and his legs dirty the grace and charm of his hands." We wandered the wilds of Lake Woyongbeye, May we continue our hurried, but pleasant journey, ye do.
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Dear Cynthia—"Our" year has been the best of our lives. I've traveled across the country and the Golden Gate bridge together. I will always love you more than anything else (please you have incredible eyes and an amazing smile) you have incredible eyes and an amazing smile.
Dear Skipy, I hope Ureve's a charm. Happy
3rd Valentine's. Love Always. Carol.
It can be truly said, without any doubt,
the secretaries in 118 Bronze are truly proud!
Eric,吧 my Valentine. I'm sure you're still alive. You know that we should be together, And I'm not handin' you no jive—Your Fidget.
JLo, Sandy, Slick Karen, Audeen, Mark
Morgan, Jake Taylor, James Rutherford,
VALENTINE'S DAY FROM B and D
American Giorgio-Meet me any afternoon!
Digging the champagne! Happy Valentine's
Day from B and D
To the girl from WATHEA through good,
and bad. Nothing can stand in the way.
Because you're the best I ever had. That's
all I have to say.
KYTE THE REV. I still remember. That day in September, Next thursday makes five, I amn't handing you no jive! Happy V.D! Love, Rocky.
Booooo, Snunky, Speedy & Youi, we love you all. Thanks for everything. Happy VD. Love C & C.
Chris, I luv you more each day. You've
grown SUNSHINE to my heart. Be my
Valentine forever. Luv Humpy Bunny. P.S.
no more onion fighting
Fluffy, Be my aly silly Valentine! Love &
Ekimo kisses. Miss Kitty.
MICHAEL- Will you be my Valentine? Con.
You said. The greatest love is shown when a person lays down his life for his friends, and then you did it. I love you Jesus!
WID. so I say the wrong things. I hope you'll read between the lines. I love you. C.D.
Jarry I think of you so often When you're working with the coffins. We'll have many more good times Playing in Snow, joking around and "infilt" I love you!
NANCY. May the next 10 months be as
fantastic as the last ... Happy Valentine's
Day. Love always TOM.
Welcome Back Steve. Happy Valentine's Day to my qualified Jumper. Love, K.C.
NAG. I've always thought your slope looked great on you. Now I hope you look great on the slopes. Happy Valentines Day. Love MTC.
CHILD DOG.-Youre my favorite weenie. I love you. Let's have a hot lunch soon. Tell Herbert hello! Happy Valentines Day—Dawneale
Happy Valentine's Day to a great lover.
NANCY W. It's me again. Happy Valentines Day. Tom. P.S. Want to elope? (Be honest).
Happy Valentine's Day to a great lover ... of carrots and peas, crabbing. Sugar Creek, and Canadian Mist from your close friend. Girl who is cut over there and just hilar!
Babe. Thank you for ALL the great times you shared together. I wouldn't trade you, or your memory. HAPPY VALENNIS DAY. With Love They Him. (+1).
K to Kathleenale, American Frontier Women,
Drilly, Lo. Kay Sea and Laura, Have a
GREAT Valentine's Day! Love, Mary Beth
(alas, Nita).
Dear Mush, Diane, Drea, Laura and Jeannie,
Happy Valentines Day! LYM—weasle.
How's the mouse?
Laura Mirtwether, Happy Valentine's Day
Sweethartt From Chocolate Man
LADY DIANA. Although you are going to score the Age of Celeus minus Four, you still haven't quite reached the HILL. HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIN DIC
Gebb, Cottonwood, Gold dust, Pentimento,
406 D. Vall, Nichelini, 11th Jesse—Thanks I
love you luk B.
To my number one Theta, to my number one girl, XMG, be my valentine. Love, Love.
Water Wonder. You're the best Valentine around. Don't study too hard! You'll do fine. "Keep Smiling." Love, NW
Trudi.
BEEP, BEEP, BEEP Dave
(A $ \Phi^{\prime} $ 's, please point this out to her)
To my little Snugglebear with the sexe
little Tummy. PLLPLPLP! Behave yourself
"《The Funhouse》. Love, snowflake.
To my "physical" engineer: Happy Valentine's Day. I love you, honey! Your wild Irish rose.
Pando—Let's work together to make this simetrical great. I've got lots of faith in us, I love you—Becky.
Sweetie, last semester and this one have been great! Please be my Valentine. Love Gene H.
To all my buddies on first door south JRP
Thanks, for being there, when I need you
and even when I don’t! Have a happy
Valentine’s Day
Bak—Roses are red. Violets are blue, you're my little sweetie and ISLE OF VIEW, Too! Geeb.
Happy Valentine's day to: Wonder Woman, Bailer, Elmer. Betty Sue Deb. Bob, and Brenda from The Lone Stranger, Tonto, Captain Marbles, and Ron Zan.
DAVID—Thinking of you, hosehead. Take off and have a happy Valentine's Day, ay' BTH.
CHARLOTTE—Tramps like us, baby we were born to be sweethearts. Love always,
BRUCE.
CHRISTINE  To our wonderful memories (piences & the Plaza), our magnificent aspirations (needlees & earrings), and our towns now lovely & beautiful.) PRINCE
Jim, Here's to fun in the Kitchen and
Jim, here's to fun in the Kitchen and the beginnings of a great Friendship. Love, Nan
AMY JO—Happy 1st Sweeties Day Only
12 more days till our 8th and a big surprise.
Love, Your Robby.
AMY--HAPPY V-DAY SWEETIE I LOVE
YOU TTM.
Delbert—I love you more than GB, JP, DV or Mags combined. HAPPY VD, RD
K.C. Happy Valentine's Day Remember
Molly Mauresy, Winston Washington,
D.C., Old Orchard Beach, San Diego, Glendale Park, Xplora,
Ticentennial, Kansas City and Lawrence.