417 Magazine - July 2009

Cover Story
	Top Doctors 2009 The best of 417-land's medical best, as decided by their peers. By Melody Adams and Katie Pollock

Cover Story

Top Doctors 2009

The best of 417-land's medical best, as decided by their peers.

By Melody Adams and Katie Pollock

Features
Mission Possible But for those looking for a foreign trip that gives them the chance to help those truly in need, 417-land’s wealth of charitable organizations means there’s never been a better time to cross... By Melody Adams; Photos by Doug Pitt, courtesy Robbin Graham

Features

Mission Possible

But for those looking for a foreign trip that gives them the chance to help those truly in need, 417-land’s wealth of charitable organizations means there’s never been a better time to cross...

By Melody Adams; Photos by Doug Pitt, courtesy Robbin Graham

Departments
5 Best Wet and Wild Slides	Archive »
Need a quick thrill? Join your kids and try out the five best water slides in 417-land. By Savannah Waszczuk
Five Decades of Giving	Archive »
The women of the Junior League of Springfield have given time, money and resources for 50 years. Learn where they’ve been, what they’re up to right now and what’s to come. By Savannah Waszczuk
Travel In Style	Archive »
Grab the perfect suitcase, and pack it up. We found fun and functional bags and bright summer fashions for both men and women, all available locally. Photos by Kevin O'Riley; Produced by Nicole Fuller and Laura Suess
Dreams Allowed	Archive »
Alpine Wood Products specializes in high-quality custom wood furniture, and you can see it in a home-like setting in the company’s gorgeous Marionville showroom before you buy it.
Meet Me in St. Chuck	Archive »
There’s no better way to spend the weekend than hitting the road and heading to historic St. Charles. The town has great dining, wine country and tons of boutique shopping. Almost one million... By Ashley Reh
Splash Down to Summer at White Water	Archive »
Splash Down to Summer. White Water. Saturday, June 20, 2009.
OMG! It's Anna K!	Archive »
See a tennis superstar this month when the Springfield Lasers go up against the St. Louis Aces. By Katie Pollock
Fun, Fun, Fun	Archive »
The Ozark Empire Fair is back, with Beach Boys tunes and new carnival thrills. By Whitney Wilkins
Treat Yourself	Archive »
As if a massage isn’t decadent enough, Elle Feldman at Zen 3 Spa & Bodyworks gives out homemade truffles to clients, too. By Whitney Wilkins
Hall Home Gallery: July 2009	Archive »
The simple yet tasteful décor found in Joe and Sandy Hall’s River Bend Place condominium gives it a clean, traditional-modern style. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Edward Biamonte
Barley and Me	Archive »
Learn how 417 Magazine's Assistant Editor, Melody Adams, traded girly for burly by brewing her own beer. And learn how you can brew, too. By Melody Adams
Itty-Bitty Pedis	Archive »
A Cassville-based company is churning out non-toxic nail polish for kids, and it’s painting little toes all across the world. By Katie Pollock
What's Your Favorite	Archive »
Quick questions with local artist Brad Noble. By Jeff Houghton