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May 23, 2013
Fitness Center to offer new locker rooms, tanning rooms

Phase II of remodel slated to be complete mid June

By the end of June, patrons of the Osage Nation Fitness Center will have new and bigger locker rooms, tanning rooms and a remodeled fitness room.

Phase II renovations at the fitness center are expected to be complete in mid-June.

May 20, 2013
Golf fundraiser successful for second time says Osage Foundation

The tournament raised approximately $23,000 during their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on April 29

The Osage Nation Foundation raised approximately $23,000 during their 2nd Annual Osage Nation Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, April 29.

“The event went very well,” said Bill Webb, ONF executive director. “Our support from the Osage people and doing business with Osage continues to be excellent.”

May 17, 2013
Enbridge pipeline to bring nearly 200 jobs to Osage County

Enbridge hosting open house May 23 on the Flanagan South Pipeline Project

A lucrative career in pipelining is being offered to Osage Countians.

May 15, 2013
Tax Commission hopes to extend Tobacco Compact to 2017

The Nation hopes to have the compact negotiated by June 17

The Osage Nation is banding together with 23 tribal nations in its hope to extend its tobacco compact with the state of Oklahoma till 2017.

At two intertribal meetings held in Stroud, Okla., the first on March 18 and the second on April 22, the tribes have produced a unified front as they negotiate with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin.

May 13, 2013
Participants needed for Osage News ‘Generations’ multimedia project

The Osage News will be taking portraits during the 2013 In-Lon-Schka dances for a multimedia project called “Generations.”

The Osage News will be taking portraits during the 2013 In-Lon-Schka dances for a multimedia project called “Generations.” We would like to photograph generations of Osage male dancers, Osage female dancers and Osage cooks.

May 8, 2013
Osage Casinos seeking applicants for leadership program

Participants will work toward an opportunity for leadership positions at Osage Casinos

Osage Casinos is seeking Osage applicants expressing a desire to learn more about leadership in the gaming industry and the Osage Nation.

The leadership program will develop future employees’ skills and intellect for advanced leadership positions at Osage Casinos, according to a prepared release. No prior gaming experience is necessary.

May 7, 2013
Lengthy environmental study changes Enbridge deal with Osage Nation

ONES board considers Cogeneration project

A lengthy Bureau of Indian Affairs environmental review of the Nation’s Pershing property has changed a deal between Enbridge Inc. and the Osage Nation Energy Services, LLC.

Enbridge is still interested in the property, but instead of a pipe yard, which was originally planned, it will be used to store material and equipment, said Jill Jones, ONES LLC chairwoman.

May 1, 2013
Osage LLC reports $5.8 million in losses for 2012

The LLC has yet to report a profit with losses posted each year thus far

The Osage Limited Liability Company reported a $5.8 million loss in 2012, making it the largest sum lost in a calendar year since the entity’s 2008 launch.

April 19, 2013
Third ON Congress votes 7-6 to appropriate $13 million for campus master plan

Assistant Principal Chief BigHorse breaks tie with “yes” vote; Chief Red Eagle signs bill into law April 19

The Third Osage Nation Congress voted to appropriate $13 million toward building phase one of the new government campus master plan on April 18.

The bill (ONCA 13-13 sponsored by Congressman RJ Walker) authorizes the $13 million to come out of the Nation’s general treasury fund and places it into a revolving fund for construction of the long-discussed master plan to replace the current old and outdated campus infrastructure.

April 9, 2013
Skiatook Casino construction reaches milestone

The Skiatook Casino is expected to be finished in early 2014

Osage Manhattan Builders reached a milestone at the Skiatook Osage Casino construction site and celebrated with an employee appreciation luncheon on March 19.

“We reached the milestone of no accidents since we started on the construction of the new Skiatook Casino six months ago and we have a crew of 60 men,” said Cliff Crawford, Osage Manhattan Builders senior superintendent. 

April 4, 2013
Osage News Editorial Board finalizes 2014 election advertising rules

Candidates are not required to advertise with the Osage News

The Osage News Editorial Board finalized the newspaper’s rules for advertising for the 2014 Osage Nation Primary Election, General Election and Minerals Council Election.

April 3, 2013
Teresa Trumbly Lamsam selected for third ON Editorial Board position

Appointed editorial board members subject to ON Congressional Confirmation during 2013 Hun-Kah Session

The Osage Nation Editorial Board selected Teresa Trumbly Lamsam for its final seat during its Feb. 28 meeting.

March 28, 2013
Osage LLC entity receives 8(a) certification

Osage Pinnacle Design Group is second LLC entity to receive 8(a) certification; OPDG to pursue government contracting jobs

A construction, engineering and architectural subsidy of the Osage Limited Liability Company is now a holder of 8(a) small disadvantage business certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration which allows the entity to compete for government contract work at the federal level.

March 27, 2013
Osage Nation Foundation to host 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Golf tournament to be held April 29 at the Tulsa Country Club

The Osage Nation Foundation will be hosting their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on April 29 in Tulsa.

“We had a great turn out last year but ideally we want to have the golf tournament be one of our annual events,” said Osage Foundation Executive Director, Bill Webb. 

March 26, 2013
OMC unhappy with proposed changes to Code of Federal Regulations

OMC is requesting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee extend the proces six more months

The Osage Minerals Council is requesting the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee extend public input for six more months.

Councilman Curtis Bear said at a March 20 OMC meeting that he felt the negotiations were going through too fast, too fast for the tribe to realize what was happening and what the effects would be after their decisions.

March 21, 2013
Osage couple opens renovated Bed & Bath in downtown Pawhuska

The Bed & Bath has themed rooms and is located on Kihekah

In the heart of downtown Pawhuska a family is trying to preserve the history and essence of the town by opening a bed and breakfast.

Stephen Easley (Osage) and his wife, Debra Easley own Historic Whiting Bed & Breakfast. Their daughter, Stephenie Easley (Osage) helps run the business by taking care of the public relations and the interior designing.

March 7, 2013
Pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. interested in leasing land from Osage Nation

Osage congress passes two bills to provide capital for Osage Nation Energy Services LLC

Pipeline giant, Enbridge Inc., is interested in leasing land with the Osage Nation to construct a pipe yard as part of their Flanaghan South Pipeline Project, a nearly 600-mile crude oil pipeline that originates in Flanagan, Ill., and ends in Cushing, Okla.

March 6, 2013
Eddy Red Eagle Jr. joins Osage Nation Energy Services LLC board

Red Eagle Jr. has more than 30 years experience in the oil and gas field

Osage Nation Principal Chief John Red Eagle appointed his older brother and former Osage Congressman, Eddy Red Eagle Jr., to fill the fifth board seat for the Osage Nation Energy Services, LLC.

March 5, 2013
Mobile farmers market cuts Fairfax from store route

Operator said Fairfax customer turnout was low; Last Fairfax stop made in December

A mobile farmers market truck will not be making its weekly stops in Fairfax due to low customer turnout, leaving area residents without a fresh food outlet again.

January 31, 2013
Chief Red Eagle defends Rod Hartness to committee

Despite allegations, Chief Red Eagle says Rod Hartness is under contract as a pipeline consultant and is not meddling in Osage Nation Energy Services LLC

The newly created Osage Nation Energy Services LLC board is letting it be known that Rod Hartness and Osage Minerals Councilman Myron Red Eagle are not welcome when it comes to making their business deals for the Nation.

The ONES board is alleging Hartness and Councilman Red Eagle are meddling in their business to the detriment of the Nation. And, they are alleging Osage Nation Principal Chief John Red Eagle is to blame.

January 29, 2013
Chief Red Eagle appoints four people to ONES LLC Board

Osage Nation Energy Services LLC Board is charged with exploring energy-related projects that will generate revenue, jobs in Osage County

Osage Nation Principal Chief John Red Eagle appointed four people to serve on the newly-created Osage Nation Energy Services LLC Board to explore energy-related projects that will benefit the Nation with revenue and job creation.

January 24, 2013
ON government branches appoint two Editorial Board members

Jerri Jean Branstetter and Lu King will await confirmation during the Spring Hun-Kah Session that begins March 25

The Osage News Editorial Board is comprised of two appointed members selected by the executive and legislative branches of government.

By majority vote, the Third Osage Nation Congress selected former Congressional Speaker Jerri Jean Branstetter for its interim appointment to the board during the Tzi-Zho Session last fall. In December, Principal Chief John Red Eagle appointed Lu King for his branch’s selection for the three-member board.

January 17, 2013
Osage Nation plans for monthly events at Wah-Sha-She State Park

Concerts, camping, fishing events and more planned

The Osage Nation plans to have monthly events at the Wah-Sha-She State Park starting in March.

“We are going to have something every month,” said Raymond Lasley, Osage Nation Executive Advisor of Programs. “We want to attract people to come to the park at least once a month.”

January 8, 2013
Osage opens Bed-and-Breakfast west of Ochelata

B&B includes petting zoo, two ponds and 65 acres; has side business for feed

Nestled in the quiet hills of Osage County is an Osage-owned Bed-and-Breakfast called Moonstone.

Johnny “Jack” Smith (Osage) and his wife, Penny, opened Moonstone Bed-and-Breakfast in May.

“We both really like animals and with all this land we have, we wanted to do something with it,” Smith said. “So one day we just decided to start a bed and breakfast.”

The 65-acre property is located west of Ochelata and has plenty of activities for all ages.

January 7, 2013
Third ON Congress passes $2.6 million capital contribution for Osage LLC

LLC plans to pursue government contracts using its 8(a)-certified subsidies

The Osage Limited Liability Company is receiving $2.6 million to fund its 2013 operations. The Third ON Congress approved an LLC capital contribution bill during the third special session.

LLC representatives told Congress the entity planned to use its 8(a)-certified entities to pursue government contracting opportunities in making its case for a capital contribution. This is the first capital contribution approved for the LLC operating with two first-time board members appointed and confirmed during the Tzi-Zho Session in September.