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Located midway between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Stillwater, OK, is more than just a college town. Founded in 1884, Stillwater is home to Oklahoma State University and all of its research, technology and innovation. But the community also offers recreation-rich lakes and parks, a vibrant arts and music scene, and a welcoming downtown district filled with locally owned shops and restaurants. The city of nearly 50,000 has its own airport, its own winery and some very famous cheese fries.TRANSCRIPT
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COME ON INTop schools, arts, recreation help draw more newcomers
CHEESE FRIES AND PAD THAICollege town food choices are many
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12 COME ON INStillwater’s sense of community is just one thing that attracts newcomers.
16 STEADy COuRSE TO SuCCESSThe business climate here ensures stability and profitability for old and new ventures.
20 RIDE ‘EM, ECONOMyStillwater offers industry-ready sites, a strong retail sector and a quality workforce.
38 CHEESE FRIES AND PAD THAICollege town food choices are many.
46 Full-THROTTlE FuN IN STIllWATERFrom boating to riding dirt bikes, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Stillwater.
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Explore its landscapes, cultural offerings, food and fun.
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ON THE COvER The bronze Spirit Rider statue by artist Jim Hamilton
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27 Chamber Report
29 Economic Profile
32 Photo Essay
40 Arts & Culture
42 Health & Wellness
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55 Community Profile
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Take a tour of the Washington Irving
Trail Museum.
What’s Online
Ride ‘Em, Economy Business climate remains stable and profitable
COME ON INTop schools, arts, recreation help draw more newcomers
CHEESE FRIES AND PAD THAICollege town food choices are many
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a race To rememberSince 2007, Stillwater community spirit shines brightly on the third Saturday of april,
when runners participate in the “remember the Ten” run, an event created to
honor the memory and celebrate the lives of 10 members of the oklahoma State
university family who perished in a Colorado plane crash on January 27, 2001.
The crash victims were members of the oSu basketball team and staff
who were traveling home from a game in Boulder. Proceeds from
sponsorships, gifts and registration fees for the event are
directed to oSu counseling services to provide grief support
for those who lose a loved one during their college years.
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Welcome to Stillwateran inTroduCTion To The area’S people, plaCeS and evenTS
ability Takes Center Stage
For more than 4,000
oklahoma athletes with
intellectual disabilities,
Stillwater is a place where
the focus is on their incredible
abilities, including the drive to
win. each May, the city is host
to the oklahoma Special
olympics Summer Games,
which are held over three days
at oklahoma State university.
athletes come from 14
geographic areas within
the state where they have
completed competitions
in sports such as aquatics,
athletics, bocce, bowling,
golf, horseshoes, powerlifting,
united 3-on-3 Basketball and
unified Softball.
The Land where oklahoma BeganFounded in 1889, Stillwater was the first settlement that occurred
during the first land run into the unassigned Lands – lands ceded to the
u.S. by the Creek and Seminole indians following the Civil war. on april
22 of that year, a throng of people poured into the area and created
towns by nightfall. The organic act of 1890 created the oklahoma
Territory. That same year, a land grant university in Stillwater, oklahoma
a&M, now known as oklahoma State university, was established.
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performing arts have made their home at the City of Stillwater Community Center, also known as the community’s cultural living room, at 315 w. 8th avenue. groups such as the Stillwater Community Band, Stillwater Jazz and Stillwater Community Singers entertain audiences here often, and a growing list of high-quality visiting artists bring productions that fill out the center’s action-packed calendar. recent hot tickets include musical theater productions such as Hankerin 4 Hank: A Hank Williams Tribute, to dance presentations by Step afrika.
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Fun things to do in stillwatern discover new talent in red dirt music by visiting these music venues.
n grab your friends and bowl a few games at frontier lanes.
n explore the campus of oklahoma State university, which hosts many attractions, from exciting sporting events to top museum exhibits.
n Create your own beads and rock jewelry at Countryside Studio & gallery.
n Spend a night under the stars when you stay at Camp redlands.
n Take a tour of the national wrestling hall of fame & museum to see the very best of wrestling history.
n express your creativity in an art class at the multi arts Center.
n Cast your fishing rod or just enjoy the scenic view at Stillwater’s numerous lakes.
don’t Forget about Fido!
residents with dogs, cats, horses
and exotic pets alike have many
resources to keep their animals
healthy, even pampered, in
Stillwater. For pet food and other
supplies, many shop at the local
Petco on north Perkins road,
which also offers vaccinations,
full-service grooming and dog
training. There are several veterinary
offices, ranging from full-service
offices for all types of pets, such as
Baker animal Clinic, to specialists
such as The Cat Clinic of Stillwater,
to the oklahoma State university
veterinary Teaching Hospital. Planning
a trip and need to leave Fido at home? Stillwater
Pet Sitters can come to your house, or there
are boarding facilities such as alice’s ark.
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worth the driveStillwater is renowned
for its great golf. in fact,
Golf digest has ranked
it among the top ten
places for golfing for
retirees. Golfers will find
a variety of beautiful and
challenging public and
private courses, including
the Tom Fazio designed
karsten Creek Golf Club,
a facility that frequently makes
the lists of best courses in the
country. There’s also the city-
operated Lakeside Golf Course,
just 15 minutes from downtown,
The Links at Stillwater and
Stillwater Country Club.
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POPulATION 46,157 (2009 estimate)
lOCATIONStillwater is in north-central oklahoma, midway between the oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas.
bEgINNINgSStillwater was unofficially founded on dec. 12, 1884, when Capt. william L. Couch tried to settle the land but was thwarted by the military. He dubbed the area near Stillwater Creek the “town of Stillwater.” But things really moved forward on april 22, 1889, when the oklahoma Territory officially opened.
CONTACT INFORMATIONStillwater Chamber of Commerce 409 S. Main St. Stillwater, ok 74074 Phone: (405) 372-5573 Toll Free: (800) 593-5573 Fax: (405) 372-4316 www.stillwaterchamber.org
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you Bet!Feeling lucky? Head down for vegas-style
gambling at the Cimarron Casino, where more
than 350 state-of-the-art gaming machines
await. The casino, owned by the iowa Tribe of
oklahoma, is located in Perkins, approximately
10 miles from Stillwater. open 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, the recently refurbished
facility also has a full-service bar and the
Cimarron Grille. Groups are welcome, and the
casino has plenty of room for parking buses
and motor coaches.
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Newcomers to Stillwater had better enjoy the title, because they won’t feel like strangers for very
long. People here embrace new neighbors, and make sure they know all about the local amenities. And there’s plenty to talk about – top-notch schools and nearby Oklahoma State University,
a thriving parks and recreation system, an active and involved nonprofits community and much more.
On the academic side, Stillwater’s got plenty to brag about. Stillwater Public Schools is one of the highest achieving districts in the state. It operates on two district tracks, college prep and vocational/agricultural,
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so that all of its graduates are ready for a successful career.
“Those on the college prep track take advantage of many advanced-placement classes, and during their senior year, more than 70 percent of SHS students enroll in concurrent college classes at Oklahoma State University or Northern Oklahoma College,” says Dr. Ann Caine, superintendent. “Students on a vocational path have similar opportunities. In 2009, more than 100 students took concurrent classes at Meridian Technology Center in preparation for careers in industry, technology and health care. SHS also has dedicated agricultural programs housed in a recently completed Agricultural Education Facility.”
For its part, OSU works to embrace both the schools and the whole community at large, says Gary Shutt, director of communications. “Oklahoma State and Stillwater have joined together for 120 years to create a quintessential college town,” Shutt says. “With its diversity of people and expansive expertise, OSU greatly enhances the city’s quality of life and cultural opportunities, and OSU students add a youthful vibrancy. At the same time, the Stillwater community provides a supportive, friendly and safe environment for OSU students and employees.”
Stillwater’s thriving arts and
cultural scene ensures plenty to do after hours and on the weekends. Everything from the legendary Town and Gown Theatre, which has been putting on plays and musicals for almost 60 years, to major events that include the Stillwater Blues Festival and the Arts & Heritage Festival, are strong draws for the entire region.
For those wanting to get outside, there’s everything from fishing on Lake McMurtry to clubs and leagues for just about every sport imaginable. There’s also the annual Boomer Blast boat race and family festival held every July 4.
Along with all the college-style vibe Stillwater offers, it has plenty of quiet oases as well. New developments and condominiums abound with amenities, while many older neighborhoods are loaded with large trees and gracious homes, with plenty of front porches and sidewalks where neighbors congregate to catch up on the events of the day.
Residents also gather to help out the community when needed, says Sheri Carter, executive director of the Stillwater Area United Way. “People are so friendly here,” Carter says. “When the letter carriers had a food drive, it brought in enough to fully stock four food banks for an entire summer. You see people pitching in like that for us, and for other organizations in the area. This is probably the easiest community in the world to be a United Way director; they all want to know what they can do next.”
The community of Stillwater provides a supportive, friendly
and safe environment …
Clcockwise from left: an untitled painting by artist Katie naas is on display at the multi arts Center; Katie oomens and her son, marek, enjoy a sunny day in the College gardens neighborhood; golfers at Stillwater Country Club golf Course; a cyclist rides past the student center at oklahoma State university. PH
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While it’s impossible to remain completely immune to economic downturns, Stillwater is a textbook case of how to make them as uneventful as possible. A diverse
economy is one way the city has combated the national downswing. By continuing to grow many strong business sectors while recruiting new ones, business leaders are ensuring a robust future here. Everything from industrial development
to residential and commercial real estate is carefully nurtured, resulting in safe, steady growth across the board.
“Our values didn’t skyrocket out of control like other parts of the country, so we didn’t have the housing crashes they did,” says John Bartley, president of Community Escrow & Title. “Our prices are good, and our first quarter of 2010 was on par with the same time in 2007 and 2008, which were very good years.” A three-bedroom, two-bath home with around
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Steady Course to
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Above: Customers receive loan and account information at the new branch of Stillwater national Bank at 19th and Sangre roads. left: a home in the Copperfield neighborhood
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1,700 square feet goes for between $125,000 and $150,000 in Stillwater these days, showcasing how affordable the community remains. “Our prices, and having good diversity in homes, was a hedge for us,” Bartley says. “We’ve got a fairly astute group of builders, realtors and lenders here, and they make sure that we have a very market-driven inventory.”
On the banking side, Stillwater’s financial institutions tend to be more local or regional than national, and all are maintaining and growing their deposits. The local ownership and healthy bottom line is good for both personal and commercial clients, and bodes well for the city going forward, says Roger Beverage, president and chief executive officer of the Oklahoma Bankers Association.
“Stillwater National [Bank] is still one of our strongest banks, and all the banks in Stillwater are solid and well managed,” Beverage says. “There are a lot of new entrants
into the community, which tells you something about the underlying strength of the economy there. Stillwater is a very attractive market.”
The new businesses here are joining some venerated community institutions that run the gamut from Stillwater Milling Company, an animal feed operation dating back to 1891, to Strode Funeral Home, which began in 1889 and is one of the state’s oldest. Companies old and new succeed here for many reasons, but a quality workforce and low cost of doing business are probably right up at the front, says Dr. Joe Alexander, president of the Center for Innovation and Economic Development at Oklahoma State University. “Around 50 percent of the people who live here have a college degree, and the national average is something like 28 percent,” Alexander says. “We also have assets like the Meridian Technology Center, so that if a new company comes
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in, or an existing manufacturer needs its workers retrained, they can start doing that tomorrow. They have that kind of f lexibility, and it’s a major plus for the area.”
OSU’s research and development capabilities are increasingly integrated into the local business community, and it now offers some venture capital monies for new startups, both of which are arrows in Stillwater’s economic development quiver going forward. “This area has a very solid and growing reputation as a business-friendly community,” Alexander says.
Above: david Swank, chamber chairman; From top: melissa early and sons at the original agri-Center at Stillwater milling Co.; employees work at the agri-Center; customers at the new branch of Stillwater national Bank
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A healthy mix of entrepreneurial startups and well-known brands are moving into Stillwater,
ensuring that its already diverse business community will continue to expand in every direction.
By maximizing its assets and adding everything from new physical sites to financing assistance, Stillwater’s business boosters are making sure that no opportunity is wasted. For instance, the presence of Oklahoma State University has always meant a thriving retail and restaurant sector, and three new hotels have sprung up to capitalize on the many campus activities, as well as conventions and other large-scale events in town.
Among the new players are the Holiday Inn & Suites Stillwater, which offers a 24-hour business center and 1,600-square-foot ballroom; the La Quinta Inn & Suites Stillwater, with more than 2,000 square feet of meeting space; and the Stillwater Residence Inn, a prototype for the chain with new features that include individual study pods and fire pit patios.
“Stillwater is really making a name
STiLLwaTer oFFerS induSTry-ready SiTeS, STronG reTaiL SeCTor and QuaLiTy workForCe
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AssetsMaximized
amanda Boyer serves up the treats at the new rocky mountain
Chocolate factory downtown. Right: Zannotti’s wine Bar
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What’s Online Pay a visit to the business section at imagesstillwater.com to learn more about Stillwater’s business climate.
Top Right: The chamber of commerce hosts a ribbon-cutting at the first Best Buy to open in Stillwater.
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for itself in the business sector, with both established companies moving into Stillwater and many small businesses and entrepreneurial startups choosing to locate here. Much of this has been made possible through the downtown Business Improvement District, which has been revitalizing our Main Street corridor,” says Jace Dawson, president and chief executive officer of the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. “Downtown retail has been picking up, and between that and the millions being invested on the OSU campus in terms of new facilities, we are in really good shape to continue to draw that kind of interest.”
The commercial boom is also spilling over into the industrial sector, as the marketing of vacant space has generated great interest from companies both in the region and around the country. There are also the many efforts of the Stillwater Industrial Foundation, which has been adding land to its business park and now has around 126 acres to lure in new and expanding ventures.
“One of the things that stands out about Stillwater is how we can focus on the stability of our existing companies while also marketing our sites to others,” says Ken Josey, the foundation’s chairman. “We are able to provide a superior, quality product to many different types of manufacturers, and they are able to operate profitably because of our quality workforce and the cost of labor here. Our companies can provide a quality wage because we are much more affordable than other markets.”
The commercial successes also help on the residential side of business when it comes to banking and investments, says Ben McLarty, vice president of marketing and compliance for University & Community Federal Credit Union. “We’re seeing growth as far as our deposits, and we’ve purchased land on the west side of town where we’ll eventually build another branch,” McLarty says. “As we see more business, we plan to do more lending and put that money back into the community.” That kind of reinvestment is what keeps Stillwater’s economy on an even keel, Dawson says.
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Biz BriefsBuSineSSeS – BoTh large and Small – ThaT help define
STillwaTer’S eConomiC ClimaTe
AIS ExTREME SPORTSBiz: Extreme Sports Apparel, Custom Screen Printing & BannersBuzz: Headquartered in Stillwater, American Iron Sports offers one-stop shopping for all your extreme sports apparel, including custom screen printing services. The Stillwater store at Lakeview Pointe Shopping Center caters to extreme sports enthusiasts with brands such as Fox Racing, TapouT, Oakley, and more.www.americanironsports.com (405) 707-0255
ScorecardbuSINESS AT
A glANCE
$478 millionAnnual retail sales
$11,949Retail sales
per capita
$81 millionAnnual
accommodations
and food service sales
3,161Total number
of firms
source: U.s. Census QuickFacts
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ACCuRATE ENvIRONMENTAl lAbSBiz: Environmental laboratoryBuzz: Accurate Environmental Labs primarily serves municipal and industrial clients in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana, providing analytical support for projects involving wastewater, drinking water, ground water, soil, sediment and sludge. Its Stillwater lab is among three primary offices in Oklahoma. It is the only commercial lab in the state fully certified for drinking water analysis.www.accuratelabs.com
OklAHOMA WONDERTORIuM CHIlDREN’S MuSEuMBiz: Children’s museumBuzz: Oklahoma WONDERtorium Ltd. is a “museum without walls” serving Payne County, with outreach programs that take hands-on, play-to-learn activities to elementary classrooms, preschools and child care centers. It presents other programs, such as learning camps, at various venues in the community.www.okwondertorium.org
kICkER/STIllWATER DESIgNSBiz: Performance audio design and manufacturingBuzz: The KICKER Performance Audio brand is owned by Stillwater Designs, which was co-founded here in 1973 by Steve Irby. The company unveiled its first Kicker speaker in 1980 and has evolved into developing and manufacturing products suited to today’s digital age.www.kicker.com
MylAPTOPgPS.COMBiz: Computer softwareBuzz: Laptop users can rest easier by installing MyLaptopGPS software. If the computer is stolen, the program can locate the machine, remove sensitive files, encrypt the data and deliver it to the rightful owner. The software is available through Stillwater-based Tri-8 Inc.www.mylaptopgps.com
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Growing Stillwater’s economy can be a complex mission, but the
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and its affiliated organizations bring a lot of know-how into making it a success.
The chamber and its economic development and convention/tourism staff work in tandem with local companies, municipal departments, financial institutions, research and development offices at Oklahoma State University and other organizations to ensure that no stone goes unturned when it comes to helping out a f ledgling startup company, growing an existing industry or recruiting a new business sector. That willingness to tackle problems from any and all angles is why the city’s economic development is so robust, says Jace Dawson, the chamber’s president and chief executive officer.
“Our goal is to help businesses in Stillwater succeed by providing the tools and opportunities for them to do so. We want to foster a thriving community that includes a diverse mix of businesses, large and small, start-ups and established. Having that diversity creates increased employment opportunities for all Stillwater residents, including our college population.”
The various entities under the chamber’s umbrella are able to bring many different types of support and services to the table, which is instrumental for both old and new businesses, says Josh McKim, executive director of economic development.
“We have some financial programs, and we partner with the Meridian Technology Center and OSU to provide mentoring and counseling support services for new businesses,” McKim says. “We act as a liaison and point of contact for our existing businesses; the idea being that there- are a lot of different organizations in the community and even the state that can help them, but they’re better served if we coordinate those efforts. These businesses don’t have time to go out and look for all this information, so we bring it to them. That’s our job.”
The same goes for the convention and tourism branch, which finds ways to promote Stillwater outside the region
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and bring in vital visitor dollars. “We are the destination marketing arm, and we work to bring people in from out of town to shop, stay and spend their money here,” says Cristy Morrison, executive director. “We promote everything from agritourism to sports, faith-based events, family reunions, weddings, anything to bring visitors to town. Tourism is our base form of economic development because
those are brand new dollars being brought in, and they help support our infrastructure.”
So whether it’s connecting members with Meridian Technology Center or OSU for mentoring, the chamber is always working to improve Stillwater’s bottom line. “We’re here to provide opportunities to start, maintain and grow your business in Stillwater,” Dawson says. – Joe Morris
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buSINESS ClIMATEStillwater is home to a diverse mix of business and industry, from
manufacturing to advanced technology, and offers a highly educated
workforce and low cost of doing business. among its export
industries are marine engines, printing and publishing, floor covering,
wire products, software, food and related products, and research.
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$130,000 average home price
28.82%home Turnover percentage
TAx STRuCTuRE
3.5%City Sales and use Tax
0.75%County Sales Tax
4.5%State Sales Tax
8.75%Total Sales Tax
TRANSPORTATION
Stillwater
regional airport
2020 w. airport rd.
Stillwater, ok 74075
(405) 372-7881
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Transit System
1006 w. Hall of Fame
Stillwater, ok 74078
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gOvERNMENT OFFICES
payne County
administration Building
315 w. Sixth St.
Stillwater, ok 74074-4020
(405) 747-8310
www.paynecounty.org
Stillwater City hall
723 S. Lewis St.
Stillwater, ok 74074
(405) 372-0025
www.stillwater.org
ECONOMIC RESOuRCES
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce409 S. Main St. Stillwater, ok 74074 (405) 372-5573 (800) 593-5573 www.stillwaterchamber.org
MAjOR EMPlOyERS
oSu, 5,589
Mercury MerCruiser, 420
Stillwater Medical Center, 815
walmart, 800
Stillwater Public Schools, 700
City of Stillwater, 547
oklahoma State department of Career Tech, 400
kicker, 250
Stillwater national Bank, 240
Quad/Graphics, 225
armstrong worldwide industries, 194
nomadics, 150
Frontier electronics, 140
national Standard, 130
Meridian Technology Center, 117
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Autumn and football are synonymous in Stillwater. The storied Oklahoma State University program
has one of the nation’s top football complexes and produced a Heisman Trophy winner – Barry Sanders in 1988. But football isn’t the only sport that has put OSU on the map. OSU is the home of 49 national team championships – the most in the Big 12 Conference. And only three other schools in the country can boast more titles. During the 2006-07 school year, OSU’s teams reached the top 10 in 10 different sports, not counting the women’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament appearance and the football squad’s Independence Bowl victory.
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the food choices in a college town often are limited to burgers with or without cheese, but that’s not the case in Stillwater.
Hungry oklahoma State
university students and
Stillwater residents alike take
care of their pizza cravings at
The Hideaway, which has been
around since 1957, and Mazzio’s,
a newer entry on the pie scene.
The Hideaway is famous for its
stone hearth-baked pizzas,
including The Pizza of the Gods,
a veggie pie made with an olive
oil- and garlic-infused sauce and
then topped with artichokes and
mushrooms. How good is it? on
game days the ovens are blasting
out as many as 2,000 to be
dinerS in STillwaTer have plenTy of eaTerieS To piCK from
cheese Fries to pad thai
wolfed down by Cowboys fans.
not too far away, eskimo Joe’s
can claim a loftier clientele — a
former president of the united
States. George H.w. Bush stopped
in after delivering oSu’s
commencement speech in 1990.
The self-described Jumpin’
Little Juke Joint has been around
since 1975, when founders Stan
Clark and Steve File set up shop.
The two-story landmark offers a
full americana menu, including its
legendary, fresh-cut cheese fries
(endorsed by the former
president), but has become
equally well known for its logo,
featuring eskimo Joe himself,
along with canine pal Buffy.
The food and live music bring in
plenty of business year-round, but
for a true experience visit during
July during the weeklong
anniversary celebration.
not up for a burger? Then hit
Coney island, which has been
supplying comfort in hot-dog
form for more than 40 years on
The Strip. and if a dog won’t do,
grab an onion burger and some
cheese tots there instead; you
won’t be sorry!
For a little different nosh,
a short drive out of town rewards
those who make the journey with
woodland Park vineyards, a
66-acre farm where visitors can
pick up locally made wines, dine
in the farm’s restaurant as well
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obviously there’s plenty to
choose from during the day, but
Stillwater’s night owls rarely have
grumbling stomachs thanks to
Shortcakes, a major one-stop
shop for those wishing to carbo-
load after an evening on the town
or grab some java before an
all-night study session.
There are plenty of other
dining experiences to be had
in and around Stillwater, most
notably downtown, and not
only american cuisine but
from cultures around the world.
it’s obvious after visiting any
restaurant here that it’s all about
originality, an approach that has
allowed the dining scene to thrive.
– Joe Morris
The hideaway’s unique pizzas packs them in. left: eskimo Joe’s Sweet
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With country music legend Garth brooks as its most notable ambassador, Stillwater’s legendary red dirt genre of music continues to influence performers around the world. But there’s a lot more than music to Stillwater, which boasts a thriving arts community complete with theater, museums and more.
red dirt, loosely defined by a new
generation of outlaw country music
with a focus on songwriting, traces its
roots throughout a long musical heritage
of Stillwater. Brooks came by it honestly,
working as a bouncer at the Tumbleweed
dance Hall and Concert arena and
singing at willie’s Saloon during his
student days at oklahoma State
university.
although Brooks moved on, the
Tumbleweed and willie’s continue to
be the places to go for live music in town,
along with the Crosseyed Cricket Saloon
and eskimo Joe’s. Larger-scale shows
come through here as well, including
oSu’s annual orange Peel, which brings
nationally known comedians and
musicians every fall; the Stillwater arts
and Heritage Festival, an april event
that’s combination art show and local
history lesson; the Stillwater Blues
Festival, a four-day blues, jazz and gospel
event in September; and the oklahoma
Celtic Music and Heritage Festival
every June.
Those who like entertainment of the
spoken variety can find plenty to applaud
at the venerable Town and Gown Theatre.
The all-volunteer troupe puts on four
plays and a musical annually, and their
building features the wagner art Gallery,
showcasing local and regional artists.
a more hands-on approach is on tap at the Multi arts Center, which began life in an old barn in the 1970s and now fills a 15,000-square-foot facility with ceramics, pottery and glassblowing studios as well as a year-round art gallery featuring oklahoma artists. The center’s noise level ramps up during the week, when local schoolchildren descend to learn about everything from watercolors to sculpture. adult and family lessons are available, and a summer art camp is offered as well.
The visual arts get a boost from the
Gardiner art Gallery, an oSu mainstay
since opening in 1965, and more recent
entries such as Flourishes offer local
artists an additional location to display
and sell their art work.
Stillwater’s vibrant present owes much
to its past, and several museums pay
homage to that history. The Sheerar
Museum is all about Payne County and
also houses a collection of 3,450 buttons,
while the washington irving Trail Museum
uses artifacts and interactive exhibits to
tell its story of the american west. and
don’t forget the Pfeiffer Farm Collection,
antique farm equipment and machinery
located at the Payne County expo
Center, and the national wrestling Hall
of Fame and Museum, which covers the
history of the world’s oldest sport.
– Joe Morris
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When a group of nuns opened what would become stillwater medical center in 1939, the goal was simple: Provide the best-quality health care possible, right here at home. and while the current multimillion-dollar, 119-bed facility is a far cry from that original two-story, wooden building, the mission hasn’t changed.
The hospital’s evolution has
kept up with changes in health
care over the decades, unveiling
new services and technologies as
they become available. while the
Sisters of the Most Precious Blood
have long since turned the
facility’s operation over to the
city, their sense of community
support has remained.
The hospital’s current offerings
include interventional cardiology
service, which allow for various
angioplasty and stent surgeries
to be done on site, as well as
expanded services throughout the
cardiac-care unit. There’s also
women First, a new clinic offering
digital mammography and other
services to the region’s women
that’s operated by the hospital
and the Stillwater women’s Clinic.
The hospital values good,
old-fashioned TLC as much as
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left: dr. Steven Cummins uses new equipment at Stillwater medical Center, an award-winning facility.
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Health & wellness
the newest surgical techniques,
so it has instituted room Service,
a popular program that allows
patients to call the cafeteria and
order the meal of their choice —
with delivery in 20 minutes.
SMC’s dedication to providing
the best and most comprehensive
services to Stillwater hasn’t gone
unnoticed. awards in the trophy
case include the oklahoma
Quality award, two Top 100
Performance improvement Leader
awards and the Cleverly 5-Star
Hospital award.
Perhaps even more striking
than what it’s accomplished
within its walls is what the hospital
has been able to do for the
community at large. SMC’s eat
right for Life program has
successfully brought nutrition
programs to the area’s
schoolchildren, while its drive-
through flu shot program provides
a fast, convenient way for
residents to take proactive action
every winter. as many as 6,000
residents, or more than 10 percent
of the city’s population, usually
avail themselves of the opportunity.
There’s fun mixed in with the
fitness as well, including such
annual events as the Juke Joint
Jog, a 5k race and 1-mile fun run
that benefits the Stillwater area
united way. The hospital partners
with legendary local eatery
eskimo Joe’s for the event, which
is one of the agency’s biggest
annual fundraisers.
next up for the hospital
is a series of expansions and
renovations to its physical
structure. and with 53 acres of
prime land in its backyard, there’s
plenty of room for growth as
the facility works to meet all of
Stillwater’s medical needs both
now and in the future.
– Joe Morris
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making weekend plans in stillwater is pretty easy, at least in the fall. on Fridays, it’s the Pioneers, and on Saturdays, make way for the Cowboys.
CommuniTy provideS SChoolS for people of all ageS
stillwater schools cover students beyond college
This is indeed a football town, although Stillwater
High School’s Pioneers and oklahoma State
university’s Cowboys excel in many other sports,
not to mention their high marks in the classroom.
Mix in northern oklahoma College and Meridian
Technology Center, and it’s easy to see why students
of all ages are putting pen to paper, and fingers
to keypads, in a town where more than 90 percent
of residents have a high school diploma, half hold
a college degree and almost 25 percent have
a postgraduate degree.
The colleges are well supplied with freshmen
every year, thanks to the Stillwater Public Schools.
The district has phenomenal community support,
including recent passage of a $31 million bond
measure for a new high school football stadium and
junior high track. Students and parents alike point
to the district’s aCT and SaT scores, which lead the
state, as well as the high school’s Twitter and online
networks for distributing information as proof of the
academic and technological savvy found here.
Many of those well-rounded students find their
way across town to oSu, which draws heavily from
the local community but also has students from
around the state, nation and more than 100 different
countries. The university works to plug into the local
school system in Stillwater and surrounding counties,
creating a synergy that’s the envy of many other
college towns. oSu’s Center for innovation
and economic development ensures that local
entrepreneurs and small business owners aren’t
left out either, letting those individuals tap into
the university’s many services as needed.
northern oklahoma College was founded in 1901,
six years before the territory became a state. it
continues to live up to its nickname, Little Harvard
on the Plains, with its many degree and certificate
programs as well as the Gateway Program, a
collaboration between noC and oSu that allows
students who want to go to college but aren’t quite
there academically to attend classes at noC-
Stillwater to begin earning college credit and
boost their overall readiness.
More options are on tap at the Meridian
Technology Center, which offers 34 programs,
classes and seminars for careers such as
construction, information technology and health
sciences. The facility also offers individual courses
for local businesses and industries.
– Joe Morris
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From boating to riding dirt bikes, there is plenty of full-throttle fun to be had in Stillwater. The vibrant recreation scene includes fishing, motocross racing, golfing and activities especially for seniors.
lakes and Water recreatiOn
Stillwater may not be widely
known as a fisherman’s paradise,
but don’t count on local anglers
to get the word out — they want
to keep a good thing to
themselves.
McMurtry, Carl Blackwell and
Boomer lakes draw fishermen
as well as boaters and skiers,
and there are plenty of trails
and picnic spots for those
who want to stay on shore.
GOlFif you’d rather get your
exercise on the fairway, then look
no further than karsten Creek
Golf Club, which opened in 1994
and is used by oklahoma State
university’s golf teams. karsten
Creek also hosts such major
events as nCaa championships
and the Ping invitational. and
if they are all booked up, the
Lakeside Golf Course and
Stillwater Country Club also offer
excellent opportunities to tee up.
seniOr actiVitiesa little less strenuous,
but every bit as engaging, are
the activities at the Stillwater
Senior Citizen activity Center,
which has been around for more
than 30 years and has everything
from ceramics classes to a wii
gaming system that gets plenty
of use. other big draws include
the Ladies Billiards Morning,
bridge tournaments and the
Sit ‘n’ Be Fit low-impact
aerobics classes.
Full-throttle Fun in stillwaterSpend a day aT The laKe, on The linKS or on The TraCK
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dirt bikes and mOtOcrOss
There are opportunities here
to get down and dirty … as in
dirt-bike dirty. “Cowboy” kenny
Bartram, one of the country’s
best-known freestyle motocross
riders, calls Stillwater home and
says Stillwater has some of the
best riding in the country. That
praise would have to include area
51 Motocross Park, found where
Highway 51 and interstate 35
intersect, as well as Cooperland
raceway and Stillwater
Motorcycle Park, all of which
provide family-friendly spaces.
parks system and Osu OFFerinGs
younger residents get a workout
thanks to the offerings of the
Stillwater Parks, events &
recreation department, as well as
Pistol Pete’s Pursuit, a self-guided
scavenger hunt on the oSu campus.
and speaking of campus, they
also play a little football around
these parts. armchair athletes
have donned their orange and
black and made their way over
to oSu’s Boone Pickens Stadium,
on fall Saturdays to cheer on
the Cowboys since 1920. – Joe Morris
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A painting titled Peyton at Bombing Memorial by artist Bill Miller is on display at the Multi Arts Center in Stillwater. Photo by Jeff Adkins
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The new Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory offers a variety of chocolates and other goodies. Photo by Jeff Adkins
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Colorful flowers bloom in front of the student center on the Oklahoma State University campus. Photo by Jeff Adkins
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SNAPSHOTThe quality of life in Stillwater is so delightful that it has been
touted as “oklahoma’s Friendliest City” and “The no. 6 Best
Small City in america.” residents enjoy excellent education
and a reasonable cost of living.
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avg. annual rainfall, 33 inches
avg. winter low, 26 F
avg. summer high, 92 F
EDuCATION
public Schools
Stillwater Public Schools
533-6300
www.stillwater.k12.ok.us
Stillwater High School
grades 10-12, 533-6450
Stillwater Junior High
grades 8-9, 533-6420
Stillwater Middle School
grades 6-7, 533-6430
Lincoln alternative academy
grades 9-12, 533-6331
Highland Park elementary
grades Pre-k-5, 533-6350
richmond elementary
grades Pre-k-5, 533-6400;
early Childhood Center,
533-6410
Sangre ridge elementary
grades Pre-k-5, 533-6360
Skyline elementary
grades Pre-k-5, 533-6390
westwood elementary
grades Pre-k-5, 533-6370
will rogers elementary
grades Pre-k-5, 533-6380
private Schools
Covenant Community School
707-7444,
www.covenantlions.org
Sunnybrook Christian School
377-3748
Sunrise Home School
377-7633
Technical School
Meridian Technology Center
377-3333
www.meridian-technology.com
Colleges and universities
oklahoma State university
744-5000
http://osu.okstate.edu
northern oklahoma College
744-2246, www.north-ok.edu
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Cable
Suddenlink Communications
377-7785
electricity
Stillwater Power Co.
742-8245
Central rural
electric Cooperative (CreC)
372-2884; (800) 375-2884
gas
oklahoma natural Gas
800-522-3608, 707-5600
Telephone
aT&T oklahoma
377-4944
Chickasaw
Telecommunications, 533-2111
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26 lAmBertconstruction
56 oBstetricAl& gynecologicAlAssociAtes ofstillwAter
c2 oklAHomAstAteuniversity
57 overHeAddoor compAnyofstillwAter
29 pAynecounty expositioncenter
6 reAlestAteprofessionAls –doloreslemon &AssociAtes
39 rockymountAin cHocolAtefActory
30 stillwAtermedicAlcenter
54 stillwAter millingcompAny
Ad Index (cont.) c4 stillwAter nAtionAlBAnk
56 stillwAtersteel &weldingsupply
25 tHeAtHertonHotel Atosu
2 tigerdrug
55 university&community federAlcreditunion
57 wAlker constructioncompAny
47 wittwer constructioncompAny
