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The Sac & Fox News is the monthly publication of the Sac & Fox Nation, located on SH 99, six miles south of Stroud, OK.
Mailing address: Sac and Fox Nation Administration Building 920883 S Hwy 99 Bldg A Stroud, OK 74079 Phone: 918-968-3526 Fax: 918-968-4837The Sac & Fox News is the official
publication of the Sac and Fox Nation. Our mission is to meet all tribal members information needs concerning the Nation.
The Sac & Fox News is mailed free, one per address, to enrolled Sac and Fox tribal members. Paid subscriptions are available for $12.00 annually.
Editorial statements, guest columns, and letters to the editor published in this newspaper contain the opinions of the writers. These opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Sac and Fox News staff or any elected official or department of tribal government or administration.
The Sac and Fox News reserves the right to refuse publication of letters to the editor. All editorials and letters to the editor become the property of the Sac and Fox News.
Submissions for publication must be signed by the author and include an address and contact phone number. They are limited to 300 words. The staff will not edit editorials or letters to the editor to fit the 300-word limit.
Deadline for the April issue is Friday, March 20, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Reprint permision is granted, with proper credit to the Sac and Fox News, unless other copyrights are shown. Articles and letters may be submitted to the newspaper either by mail or Fax to the address provided above, - or by e-mail:[email protected].
Address corrections & changes are accepted by The Business Committee at the address listed below.
Managing EditorKen Johnson
For information:918-968-3526 x1060
[email protected]: Sac and Fox Nation
Member of Native American Journalists
Assn - Since 1988Member OPA
~~~~~~~Tribal Officers:
918-968-3526 or 800-259-3970
Principal Chief:George Thurman
Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1004
Second Chief:Orvena (Twiggy) GregoryTelephone (918) 968-3526
Ext. [email protected]
Secretary:Mary F. McCormick
Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1007
Treasurer:Jared King
Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1006
Committee Member:Stella Nullake
Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1011
Business Committee Mailing Address:
Sac and Fox NationAdministration Building920883 S Hwy 99 Bldg A
Stroud, OK 74079Visit us on the webb @sacandfoxnation.com
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Sac and Fox News • March 2015 • Page 2
Obituaries
Daniel Ryan Pennock
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VeteransMeeting
March 10 2015
Cultural CenterStroud 5 pm
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Sac and Fox EldersMonthly Meeting
March 112015
Stroud10:00 am
Daniel Ryan Pennock was born at Dameron Hospital in Stockton on October 16, 1986 and passed away on February 4, 2015, in Shawnee, OK where he has lived for the past 3 1/2 years. He was born, and lived in Stockton and Lodi California as a child.
He graduated from Tokay High School and then lived in Highland CA before he moved to Shawnee.
He was a proud member of the Sauk Fox Tribe and a descendant of Chief Black Hawk. He is survived by his parents, Laura Sage Sholl Munn of Manteca and David Pennock III of Stockton; two brothers; Thomas Sholl of Visalia/Stockton and David Pennock IV of NY. Also survived by his grandmothers Lena Clark of Shawnee, OK and Lila Sage of Sacramento; his Aunts Helen (Henry) Perkins MI, Audrey Stryker OH, Bev Seale WV, Marilyn Galano (Bob) NM/Stockton and JuliAnne (Mike) Rhine of Tracy. His cousins include: Si (Barbie) and Isaiah Galano NM, Sara Galano TX, Mack Rhine of Tracy, Nate (Amber) Seale OR, Megan (Jeff) Jeffus-Seale AR, and Josh Seale TX.
In 2004 Danny traveled to Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan. He was a fine chef and worked at El Bistro in Lodi and in several Indian casino restaurants. He loved music, singing and playing guitar.
He currently belonged to the LDS Church in Shawnee with whom he helped in the reconstruction of tornado victims’ homes. There was a memorial service at the LDS Church and another service was held at the Transformed Through Hope Ministries Church, 201 W Alameda St., Manteca, on Saturday, February 21.
Daniel Ryan Pennock
Shawnee resident, Robert Jackson Pennock, 58, died Sunday, February 15, 2015 in Oklahoma City.
Wake services were 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 19, 2015 at First Indian Baptist Church. Funeral services were Friday at First Indian Baptist Church with burial fol-lowing at Wakolee Cemetery.
Robert Jackson Pennock was born April 13, 1956 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Wil-liam and Genevieve Pennock. He worked as a bricklayer most of his life. He was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation and enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Billie Ruth Pennock, and an infant sister: “Bunny” Pennock.
He is survived by: 5 Children; Robin Pennock of Shawnee, Sami Pennock of Lib-
Robert Jackson Pennock
eral, KS, Frankie Pennock of Tecumseh, Kelsey Pennock of Shawnee, and Talon Pennock of Kansas; 5 Grandchildren: Treyvin Miles, Charlie Milligan, Cayde Milligan, Sienna Carpenter, and Mason Pennock; Brothers and Sisters: Barbara Pennock, Patty Ann Harjo, William “Jay” Pennock, Laura “Jean” Pennock, and Rick Pennock; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other fam-ily and friends.
Robert Jackson Pennock
Margaret Dollens, 93, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, formerly of Fort Smith, passed from this life February 16, 2015 in Broken Arrow. Margaret was a home-maker.
She is survived by a son, Jerry Myers of Choctaw, Oklahoma; three daughters, Sherry Macy of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Anne Mason of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mary Lynne Deweese of Broken Arrow; one sister, Rosemary Mauer of Harrah, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great great grand-child. Margaret was the widow of Thomas Earl Dollens.
Graveside services were at 12:00 pm Friday, February 20, 2015 at Fort Smith National Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Margaret Dollens
Margaret Dollens
Alberta “Peaches” Staley, 86 year old resident of Kiefer, Oklahoma was born in Cushing, OK and passed away on February 12, 2015 in Kiefer. She was born October 14, 1928 to John and Angelina (LeClaire) Crane in Cushing, Okla-homa. Mrs. Staley worked as a waitress. The family held a private memorial service.
Alberta “Peaches” Staley
Sac and FoxGenealogy Workshop
Hosted by the Sac and Fox National Public Library and the Sauk Language Department
Learning CenterApril 9, 20152 pm - 6 pm
Please Join Us!Services Provided Include:
• Opportunity to purchase proofs of photographs from archives• Research your family and lineage
• Free family vocabulary list, CD, and Sauk family tree template available• Library and Language staff will be available to assist in family research
• • Please bring any family information you may have • •
There will be 3 genealogy workshops for the 2015 year: April 9, May (TBA) and Thursday July 9
For any questions, please contact Cathrine Walker at 918-968-3526 ext. 2022
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