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Volume 27 Number 17 Thursday, April 27, 2(100 _ ? 25?
"Junior Miss Lumbee", Erica Nicole Dellinger Enjoys Traveling An
Ambassador For Her People, The Lumbee
Junior Miss Lumbee to Attend
Garthering Qf the Nations
As Erica N. Dellinger prepares
for her trip to "The Gathering of the
Nations Powwow" in Albuquerque,
New Mexico, she realizes this is a
"once in a lifetime" opportunity!
While in New Mexico, Erica will be
participating in the Powwow and
attend the "Miss Indian World" pageant.
Erica's trip to New Mexico is indeed
the farthest trip she has taken
serving as an ambassador for her
people. However, each and every trip
and appearance has been of equal
importance. Whether it has been a
parade, banquet, church gathering,
pageant, or powwow. Erica knows
she is not only representing herself
and her family, she is representing
more than 40,000 Lumbee people
across the nation.
Erica has participated in numerous
Powwows including Our Fall
Lumbee Powwow, the Coharie Powwow,
the Guilford County Powwow,
the Brunswick County Powwow, the
N.C. State Powwow, and the UNCPembroke
Powwow. She participated
in the Fairmont Farmer's Festival
Parade, the Veteran's Day Parade in
Pembroke, and the Christmas Parades
in Lumberton and Maxton.
Throughout Native American Heritage
Month, Erica participated in
Programs in many of the schools in
the county; speaking, singing, and
also demonstrating traditional dance.
She has performed at area churches,
several banquets for Senior Citizens,
the Indian Unity Conference. Pembroke
Day, a UNC-Pembroke
Basketball Game, and at the N.C.
State University NASO Banquet.
Erica's schedule this year has been
most hectic; balancing church activities,
academics, sports, and the
title of "Jr. Miss Lumbee". She remembers
a statement someone said
to her recently; "being a queen is
easy". Little do they realize there are
many responsibilities that come with
the title! Had it not been for the
cooperation and willingness to help
from her teachers at Purnell Swell
High School and the principal. Mr.
Wesley Revels, Erica knows this
would have been an even greater
task!
Erica would not trade all the wonderful
experiences and the
opportunities she has had meeting
the many interesting people throughout
the state and country for anything!
Throughout her reign. Erica has
been encouraged and supported by so
many people. No matter where she
has traveled, people have always responded
with positive words and
actions!
Erica would like to say a special
"Thank You" to all who have indeed
supported and helped her throughout
this year!!
I You can win this original hand made ijeet doli Porcelain dollfor $/. 00.
Tickets are being sold on this doll for SI. 00. Proceeds from the sale will
be donated to Ricky and Teresa Brewington for the purpose of invitro
fertilization as they use a medical procedure too conceive a child. Due to
physical problems invitro is the only way the couple can conceive, after
losing two other children. The fund raising effort is being sponsored by the
members of Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Tickets may be obtained
by calling 521-2826.
Photos from Democratic Rally
Photos by
Francine Chavis
Lt. Governor Dennis Wicker was on hand for the Robeson County Democratic
rally on Thursday night, April 20, at the Robeson County Fairgrounds,
Lumherton, Seated is Pembroke Mayor Milton Hunt, Chairman of the
Robeson County Democratic Party.
Free Health
Checks In
Rennert
Free health screenings will be held
on Friday, May 19 from 10 a.m. until
4 p.m. at the Rennert Fire Station.
9896 Rennert Rd. Checks for total
cholesterol/HDL, blood pressure, and
blood sugar will be offered to all
adults, 18 years and older. Only one
fingerstick is required. Results are
available in five minutes. These free
screens are sponsored by The. Robeson
County Partnership for
Community Health. Call 671-5595
for more information.
Class Reunion
Planned for the
Fairmont Indian
High Class of 1939
Fairmont Indian High School class of
1939 is planning a reunion May 26,
2000 at the Carolina Steak House in
Lumberton at 5 p.m. For further information
contact Howard Oxendine at
739-7751.
Metronlina's
9th Annual
Cultural
Festival/
Pow-Wow
The Pow-Wow/Cultural Festival
opens Friday May 5th with our Princess
Pageant at Latta Rec. Center
6:30pm to 9:00pm. Admission is
SI.00 per person and S5.00 per family.
May 6th events will begin at
12:00pm to 8:00pm and May 7th
events will begin at 12:00pm to
6:00ptn. Traders will be open to the
public at 10:00am on both the 6th
and 7th. Admission is free all donations
are welcome at the information
booth, donations go straight to
Metrolina Native American Association
so we may continue to bring
these types of events to the community.
Thank you in advance for your
support in the effort to inform the
public of our event.
Serving 10 counties in the
Metrolina Area, Metrolina Native
American Association proudly presents
our 9th ANNUAL AMERICAN
INDIAN POWWOW/CULTURAL
FESTIVAL CO-SPONSORED BY
THE ARTS AND SCIENCE COUNCIL
CHARLOTTE/
MECKLENBURG. May 5-7. 2000
at Latta Park 510 East Park Avenue
Charlotte. NC 28203.
Over twenty Artists and Traders
will attend along with 75-100 Dancers,
Drummers and Singers from all
over the US and Canada. We will
have performances from Randall
Bryant, Lumbee Flutists and stories
by Chief William Chavis, Lumbee
storyteller.
I
Proclamation Declares
Municipal Clerks Week
April 30 through May 6,2000
Whereas. The Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part
of local government exists throughout the world, and
Whereas. The Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public
servants, and
Whereas, The Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link
between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government
at other levels, and
Whereas, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their
neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all.
Whereas. Municipal Clerks serves as the information center on functions
of local government and community.
Whereas, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration
of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through participation
in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of
their state, province, county and international professional organizations.
Whereas, It is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments
of the Office of the Municipal Clerk.
Now, Therefore, I, Milton R. Hunt. Mayor of Town of Pembroke, do
recognize the week of April 30 through May 6, 2000, as Municipal Clerks
Week, and further extend appreciation, to our Municipal Clerk, JoAnn
Strickland, and to all Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and
their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
Dated this day 25th of April 2000.
Milton R. Hunt
Mayor
Attest: JoAnn Strickland
Attorney General Mike Easley was in Robeson County Thursday at the Democratic Rally seeking votes in his
bid for Governor. Mayor Milton Hunt Ls shown right; Dennis Wicker is shown left.
Shown left to right are voters, candidates and elected officials: John D. Allen; Glenn Maynor, High Sheriff of
Robeson County; Connee Bray boy' Cornell Locklear; Madie Rae Lock! ear, member EMC Board of Directors;
Congressman Mike Mclntyre; and Dr. Felecia Turner.
Shown left to right: John Albert Locklear; District Attorney Johnson Brltt; Richard Moore, candidate for
Treasurer; Rep. Ron Sutton; and Ralph Campbell, Incumbent candidate for State Auditor.