The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, May 5, 1996                    TAG: 9605030041
SECTION: COMMENTARY               PAGE: J4   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   24 lines

MERCER CARES

Promises at election time are often made by politicians who know they won't be kept often.

In the upcoming Chesapeake School Board election, our choice is Thomas Mercer. He has promised to serve Chesapeake in such a manner that we can have every confidence that the promises he has made will be kept.

Thomas Mercer cares about the people of Chesapeake, the children in particular - their best interests are in his heart.

Mercer for School Board.

C.J. AND VERNA CARROLL

Chesapeake, May 1, 1996 by CNB