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Here's my nickel!
Published Dec. 5, 2003

Dear Chronicle,
Isn't it a wonderful life in a community where we choose to support our children and their education? They are our future and we can be a part of it.
Janie Earthly
War Eagle Dr.

Dear Chronicle,
I no longer own property in Cumberland County, but I have two wonderful grandchildren in Stone Elementary. There are days when I pick them up after school, or at 4:30 p.m. after ball practice.
Even at this late time I always see three to five teachers in their classrooms working and I feel sure that they've been there since 7 a.m., or even earlier.
One thing I sure can do in this county is vote and for whomever I think would do the best job, so that sure eliminates most of you so-called county commissioners.
Here's my check. Wish I could give more.
June Beatty
Twin Oaks

Dear Chronicle,
We are pleased to enclose our check representing the nickel increase in the tax rate that was voted down by our short-sighted county commissioners.
Let's hope that the voters will remember the names of the naysayers at the next election as replacing them will be a step toward improving the chance of our Cumberland County children succeeding in their future lives.
Norma and Albin Anderberg
Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle,
Thanks for continuing the Nickel Tax Rebellion initiated by the Johnsons. Newspaper publicity can accomplish two goals. Community participation (you asked first, where in the world at the parents?) and secondly, enlighten our commissioners to just how short-sighted their position is on the needs of a quality school system.
Publishing the commissioners' voting record on this important issue from time to time would assist voters in deciding how to cast their vote next election.
Our check is enclosed.
Gene and Bernie Abbott
Lake Tansi

Dear Chronicle,
Education is important.
Judith Steepleton
Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle,
It has taken me too long to join the Nickel Tax Rebellion, but I support it fully. I also support smaller high schools for the academic and personal well-being of the students (therefore, two high schools).
Ginny Nixon
Pleasant Hill

Dear Chronicle,
Attached please find our check in support of the Nickel Tax Rebellion.
Jack and Jean Ely
Cherokee Trail
Lake Tansi

Dear Chronicle,
Here is my bit for our schools!
Evelyn W. Crane
Cromwell Lane
Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle,
We are retired, but well aware of the value of a good education. Our children are the results of one. We have five children, but two in a school system away from here. One is a special education and another is a principal.
We also know how much money each of them pay out of their pocket to help provide for the special needs of their students.
We sure want to be a part of this Nickel Tax Rebellion to further the cause of the present school system. Let's all keep up the good work.
Leona and Bob Ginther
Havenridge Cir.
Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle,
This is our nickel and more toward the tax rebellion. It seems a shame our county commissioners didn't see fit to help our schools. Will you print the results of this tax vote again, so next election we can vote for people who are for education?
Keith and Mary Sickels
Pleasant Hill

Dear Chronicle,
Enclosed is our rounded up nickel tax check for the education of our Cumberland County children.
Audrey and Walter Mellor
Lakewood Dr.
Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle,
We are new in Pleasant Hill but want to support the Nickel Tax Rebellion because we know that the strength of the educational system will decide the strength and prosperity of a region of the county.
Jim and Pat Cavanaugh
Pleasant Hill

Dear Chronicle,
Maybe this will buy a new textbooks. We'll pray each and everyone sends in their portion. Keep us posted.
Arthur J. and Dorothy Meharg
Cromwell Lake
Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle,
We are property owners in Cumberland County. We keep up with the news on-line when we are not in the area. Please add this check as our part in the Nickel Tax Rebellion fund.
C.R. and Sharolyn Inman
Pendleton, SC

Dear Chronicle,
Our children are our future. They need all the educational help they can get. Enclosed is a check for our nickel's worth, to help improve the education for the children of Cumberland County.
Bob and Betty Arnold
Charlton Lane

Dear Chronicle,
Here's our contribution to the Nickel Tax Rebellion. Thanks for spearheading this.
Eloise and Dick Disseler
Pleasant Hill

Dear Chronicle,
Enclosed is our check in support of the Nickel Tax Rebellion.
Herbert S. Moreland
Pineridge Ct.
Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle,
Enclosed is our Nickel Tax Rebellion check. It is a bit more than double the required amount, but we feel it is a great investment.
George and Jean McGonagle
Hamlet Dr.
Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle,
Please accept the enclosed check for the Nickel Tax Rebellion. Thank you for all your efforts.
Milt and Anne Tack
Pomeroy Ct.
Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle,
Please find enclosed our Nickel Tax contribution.
Allen and Rebecca Foster
Hilltop Dr.