Photo from the National Archives

Here's my nickel!
Published Dec. 12, 2003

Dear Chronicle:
Please add my Nickel Tax Rebellion self-assessment to the fund which will benefit the students of Cumberland County. Like many teachers, I spend more than this every month on supplies for students in my classroom.
It is a shame that our county commission received an F in funding on our State Report Card, but our citizens are fortunate to have hundreds of teachers who are willing to spend their "away from school time" and their hard-earned dollars to help the students of Cumberland County.
Despite our low salaries and lack of support from some of our commissioners, we will continue to place the needs of our students as our top priority. Thank you to the county commissioners who value education, our children and our county's future.
Sandy Sweeney,
Crossville

Dear Chronicle:
Here are our contributions to the Nickel Tax Rebellion. At the suggestion of Pat Nixon, we have enclosed a second contribution reflecting our business property tax.
We believe that money invested in reducing overcrowding at our schools will lead to fewer outbreaks of colds, strep throat, pinkeye, influenza, gastroenteritis, lice and other things that make kids miserable.
Robert and Suzanne Berman,
Plateau Pediatrics

Dear Chronicle:
As a new taxpayer in Crossville, I would like to make this donation to the Cumberland County school system in honor of three groups: 1). the dedicated teachers and administrators at each school; 2). the non-certified staff who deserve so much more; and 3). the students who represent the future of this great community.
I have been very impressed with the citizens of this community who have shown their support for our schools in the Nickel Tax Rebellion. I want to contribute my part and more to promote the continuing quality of education in Cumberland County.
Working together means winning together.
Pattie Ragsdale
Crossville

Dear Chronicle:
Enclosed is our check. Please pass it on to the proper persons. We strongly support what Bob and Marilyn and hundreds of other citizens are doing to help our schools and our kids of Cumberland County.
Ray and Helen Brooks,
Baltusrol Rd., Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle:
Please add our check to the Cumberland school needs. We hope someone can make the Cumberland County students understand how very important it is for them to get a good education.
Art and Delores Schimmoeller,
Wilshire Heights, Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle:
We are fortunate in Cumberland county that our property taxes are not excessive. I am happy to contribute an extra nickel based on my tax assessment. My check is enclosed for the Nickel Tax Rebellion.
Jean L. Risner,
Dovenshire Dr., Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle:
Please pass our nickel tax on to the board of education. We benefited from a caring education system and we believe every child should have the same benefit.
Lloyd and Ann Tripp,
Rolling Green Ct., Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle:
Please direct this contribution to the athletic department for the Nickel Tax Rebellion.
Bill and C.E. Burton,
Inwood Dr., Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle:
Enclosed is our check representing our nickel per $100 contribution. We both feel that a good education is important for all children and we hope that the county board members will come to recognize that need as well as the support that exists within the community.
Geof and Terry Enlund,
Stonewood Dr., Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle:
Here is our check for our share of the nickel rebellion. Our school system needs a lot of support.
Richard and Roberta Edler,
Ivy Lane, Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle:
Here is our nickel tax donation for choir room improvements. Go Jets!
Robert and Beatrice Springer,
Lakeshire Dr., Fairfield Glade

Dear Chronicle:
Enclosed is our check for the Nickel Tax Rebellion. We had phoned our commissioners, Charles Seiber and David Gibson in the 4th District, prior to the final vote and voiced our approval of the tax increase.
Both voted no. We have a daughter at Cumberland County High School and we want the best education for her and the other children of Cumberland County. Please forward our check to the school board.
Don and Diana Roysden,
Pomona Rd.

Dear Chronicle:
It is gratifying to see many Cumberland Countians supporting the schools by volunteering the nickel the county commission turned down.
May I add my nickel and then some to this campaign. Here's to education and our children, the future of our county.
Shirley E. Tucker,
Pin Oak Lane

Dear Chronicle:
With pleasure we enclose a check for $17.95 that represents a nickel gift for every $100 of our property evaluation for Cumberland County Schools. We look forward when this, and even more, becomes a part of our levied county tax on property.
William and Loyce Hunt
Bradford Lane, Fairfield Glade