From the Editor (April edition)
Dear Readers, I know many of you–if not in person, then by name or face, because you may have visited the Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History over the past seven and half years. Others, I […]
April 2016
Singing the Praises of Stillwater Honor Choir
By Ammie Bryant, Editor A little over five years ago, I first heard about Stillwater Honor Choir (SHC), a community children’s choir for kids in grades 3-12. SHC is a non-profit organization whose activities are […]
Grounded in the Community
By Alyssa Bullock The bright red, cracked windows and old stone look of Stillwater’s Red Earth Yoga Studio give off a funky, apropos vibe, but it’s only when you walk through its doors that you […]
Quilts Galore! The Home Tour
Story and photos provided by Cimarron Quilters Guild The Cimarron Valley Quilters’ Guild began in Stillwater in 1986 to promote the art of quilt making and to stimulate an interest in quilts. Today the group […]
Every Kid Healthy Week: April 25-29, 2016
By TaNiqua Ward; TSET Healthy Living Program Specialist The TSET Payne County Healthy Living Program (HLP) strives to promote nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco cessation. The Payne County HLP has four sectors which consist of […]
Makeover Masterpiece for April 2016
Story and Photos provided by LaRitz Salon & Spa Recently, Tan & Tone Unlimited of Stillwater hosted their very own “Biggest Loser” contest. This month’s makeover, Heather Plummer, was the winner of the competition! Heather […]
Shooters Bread
By John Lindsay, 1907 Meat Co. Ingredients One whole unsliced loaf of bread (usually found as “farmer’s bread”) One top butt sirloin steak cut 1 ½ inch-2inch 3-5 portabella mushrooms Salt and pepper to taste […]
Keeping Kids’ Minds and Bodies Active
Story and Photos provided by Stillwater Family YMCA Today, according to Trust for America’s Health, 17% percent of youth ages 10-17 years old in Oklahoma are overweight or obese. In addition, over 428,900 Oklahomans have […]
Record Turnout for the Sheerar Museum’s Newest Exhibit Opening and Program
By Ammie Bryant, Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History Director On March 8, the Stillwater Public Library kicked off its new community-wide reading event “Two Books, One Community Stillwater Reads The Great Gatsby and Fire in […]
New Catholic Facility for Stillwater
by Alyssa Bullock, Contributing Writer St. Francis Xavier has a long legacy in Stillwater. It was founded not long after the city itself, in 1895, and has been in the same place, 6th […]