12 Thursday, February 8, 1990 / University Daily Kansan HYUNDAI 804 NEW HAMPSHIRE • DOWNTOWN LAWRENCE • 843-7584 • OPEN MON-FRI: 10-6, SAT: 10-4 We're your Valentine Store! Valentine's Day is Wednesday February 14! CANDY BALLOONS SACKS, CONTAINERS GREETING CARDS BOXED CHOCOLATES T SHIRTS, BOXERS CRABTREE & EVYLYN Don't forget your Valentine you'll find lots of gift ideas to surprise your sweetheart and (Don't forget the CARD!) ORDER BALLOON ARRANGEMENTS EARLY TO INSURE DELIVERY! Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 • Thurs. 'til 8:30 • Sun. 1:00-5:00 8th and Mass. • In Downtown • 843-1099 Prices from another dimension (Next to Food 4-Less) $199.99 - 6 Disc, Magazine Type Compact Disc - Sequential, Random or Programmable Player - Digital Filter With Twin DA Converter System MULTI-PLAY COMPACT DISC PLAYER Protests slow collections By Kathryn Lancaster Kansan staff writer Lawrence's tax revenue down Because of sluggish property tax collections, Lawrence has received about $267,000 less in revenue than at this time last year, a county official said yesterday. People protesting property tax increases were required to pay only a quarter of their taxes in January, Hempen said. The reduced payments created a temporary loss of revenue from the city, county and school district. If the state Board of Tax Appeals approves those recommendations, the county would lose $22,984, the city $16,032 and the school district $41,247. Chris McKenzie, county administrator, told county commissioners last night. The second of seven tax distributions this year was sent Monday to the city, Douglas County and Unified School District 497. So far this year, the city has received $5.7 million, said Nancy Hempen, Douglas County treasurer. By this time last year, the city had received $5.97 million. Appraisers sent out notices for about 27,000 properties in the county. Argersinger said. Arsinger, rural appraiser for Douglas County. Of those, 617 have been made final. The county recom- ment reducing taxes for 361 tax-BYEKR. Because most people protesting tax increases live in Lawrence, the city is now in a unique position, The city's income from property taxes is only a fraction of the total budget. Wilden said. The city derives about 25 percent of its gen- eral income from property taxes. The general fund constitutes about 30 percent of the total budget. Until all the protests are heard, he would not speculate on the potential amount of loss. Although it will mean less revenue, the income loss should not cause a loss of city services, said Mike Widgen, acting city manager. The immediate loss will be in interest on investments. The county appraiser's office has received 2,024 appeals, said Bill Hempen said. With Monday's payments, both the county and school district have surpassed 1989 tax collection figures. Because the protest process will continue through June, the effect on the city's 1990 budget is uncertain, Wilden said. At this point, the county's recommendations are not binding. Argersinger said. Recommendations are not binding, but he decided to decide whether to approve them. With this payment, the county received a total of $5.62 million, Hempen said. Last year, that total was $5.12 million. The school board has received a total of $12.43 million, Hempen said. Last year, that total was $11.84 million. Hayden aide looks at Slattery seat By Pam Sollner Kansan staff writer Scott Morgan, Lawrence resident and chief counsel for Gov. Mike Hayden, will test the waters in the U.S. House of Representatives. Morgan, 32, will form an exploratory committee within the next few weeks to test the possibility of competition against Democratic incumbent Jim Slattery. He also wants assurance of financial support for a campaign. Morgan said many people already had indicated they would support him financially, but he wanted a guarantee. He said he would make his decision about the candidacy within a few months. He said the committee would indicate whether he and his family were ready for campaign life. He and his wife Kathleen have a 14-month-old daughter. Kellv. He said his five-year stint in Washington, D.C., had made him cynical and angry about the federal government. "I'm just so sick and tired of government and the way it treats people." Morgan said. He said the $3 trillion deficit was fundamentally wrong and would be forced on his daughter's generation. It is not a bad idea to spend more money than it made. communications for the Kansas Republican Party, said Slattery had been elected too easily. He said Republicans were too comfortable with the status quo. Aeschilian said Morgan was a strong Republican. He said Morgan was an extremely knowledgeable, businessman, in theological organization, energy and drive. Morgan said the race against Slattery, an eight-year congressional veteran, would be difficult but not impossible. "He is human, and he's not perfect," he said. "I think it would be nice to say, 'The emperor has no clothes.'" "All those things together spell out a good candidate with good common sense," he said. Roger Aeschliman, director of Morgan earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Kansas in 1979. He earned his law degree from KU in 1983. He worked for Sen. Bob Dole from 1983 to 1988, and was legislative correspondent for Sen. Nancy Landon Kassebaum for a year. Shoot Cupid's Arrow at Someone Special This Valentine's Day Have your Valentine's personal message published in the Kansan Here's how it works: Come to the Kansan office at 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall. Place and pay for your ad. Order now and we'll send a note to your Valentine telling him or her to look for your message on the 14th. It's that easy! - One-inch ads only $6. - Two-inch ads only $10. - All messages arranged alphabetically - Choose the design you want. Design A Carrie, I love you! Michael Design C Mark, I can't wait for the party this weekend, it will be a blast! Gail Design B I Love You Dear James, I hope our first Valentine's Day together is as special as our first date. Love, Missy Design D S.W. Thanks for all the support you've given me this past year! I love you! Design E These designs available in two inches only: Jane- We've gone through so much over the past two years! During that time I have learned and grown so much... You've been my inspiration through it all! Here's to our future together! Rich Design F Stephen, Will you go out with me? Saturday night on the plaza...I'll bring the champagne! Mardi THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 1 1