417 Magazine - November 2007 - Southwest Missouri

Cover Story
Pet Tales

Features
Youngest In Show Letesha Girth, a 12-year-old dog handler, proves she can hold her own in a ring of adults. By Tiesha Miller, photos by Kevin O'Riley
Taste the Flavors of Spain Our Republic-based wine columnist uncovers the secrets of Jerez, in Spain's Andalusia region, where tapas and flamenco reign. By Brian Goodell

Letesha Girth, a 12-year-old dog handler, proves she can hold her own in a ring of adults.

By Tiesha Miller, photos by Kevin O'Riley

Our Republic-based wine columnist uncovers the secrets of Jerez, in Spain's Andalusia region, where tapas and flamenco reign.

By Brian Goodell

Departments
5 Best Bakeries	Archive »
These five bakeries in 417-land set the bar high for tasty indulgences. By Jannah Swink
Fly It! Flags of the Ozarks	Archive »
The hows and whys behind four of southwest Missouri's most prominent town flags. By Gregory Holman
Celebrity iPod Playlists	Archive »
We invade the iPods of 10 southwest Missouri notables to see where their musical predilections lie. By Leah Still
The Healing Week	Archive »
Southwest Missouri celebrates Veterans Day this month, nowhere more so than Branson.` By Gregory Holman
Cup o' Cheer Tour	Archive »
Envy-worthy living spaces that you can view—while giving back to the community. By Leah Still
The Art of Buying Glass	Archive »
Springfield Hot Glass offers regionally conscious, affordable, hand-made works of art. By Tammy Kirks
Hookahs for Joplin?	Archive »
12:51 Hookah Lounge brings the tradition to a new audience. By Ann Leach
Sushi Plus Sexy	Archive »
Kai, one of downtown Springfield’s newest restaurants, mixes an impressive menu with super-swanky décor. By Katie Pollock
Handbags of Hope	Archive »

Pink Poodles and Doo-Shaped Cars	Archive »
One 417-lander dares to tackle one of the biggest pet retail shows in the country. By Gerri Mack