417 Magazine - November 2009 - Southwest Missouri

Cover Story
417 Things to Love About 417-land It’s the places, the food, the fun things to see and do that make our region such a wonderful place to live. We don’t call 417-land home for nothing. Read on, and discover 417 reasons to fall... By Meloday Adams and Savannah Waszczuk

Cover Story

417 Things to Love About 417-land

It’s the places, the food, the fun things to see and do that make our region such a wonderful place to live. We don’t call 417-land home for nothing. Read on, and discover 417 reasons to fall...

By Meloday Adams and Savannah Waszczuk

Features
Inspired by Rhymes Look at fashion in a whole new way as some of the season’s hottest styles are portrayed through our favorite childhood nursery rhymes. Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw; Styling by Nicole Fuller; Art Direction by Cassie Darst, Bethany McDonald; Hair by Rhonda Birlew, Amy Homan, Beth Clancy (Blush Studio); Make up Lauren Blumenstock (Blush Studio); Location: Convey Studios
	Just the Way You Are Susan Miles, director of Champion Athletes of the Ozarks, has devoted her life to teaching the disabled how to help themselves. By Tanja Kern; Photos by Edward Biamonte

Features

Inspired by Rhymes

Look at fashion in a whole new way as some of the season’s hottest styles are portrayed through our favorite childhood nursery rhymes.

Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw; Styling by Nicole Fuller; Art Direction by Cassie Darst, Bethany McDonald; Hair by Rhonda Birlew, Amy Homan, Beth Clancy (Blush Studio); Make up Lauren Blumenstock (Blush Studio); Location: Convey Studios

Just the Way You Are

Susan Miles, director of Champion Athletes of the Ozarks, has devoted her life to teaching the disabled how to help themselves.

By Tanja Kern; Photos by Edward Biamonte

Departments
5 Best Winter Soups	Archive »
Winter means fireplaces, warm coats and plenty of comfort food. We've found the best hearty winter soups, so cozy up with a bowl, and warm up those taste buds. By Melody Adams
Altruistic Voyeurism	Archive »
Holiday homes tours offer the opportunity to see some of the region’s best homes decked out for the holidays, all while giving back to the community. By Kaitlyn McConnell; Photos courtesy Ronald McDonald House
Homes Tours: Web Exclusive	Archive »
Don't miss two more excellent homes tours in 417-land: Midtown's Victorian Homes Tour and the Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake Homes Tour. By Kaitlyn McConnell
Note Worthy	Archive »
E-mail and text messaging may have made hand-written notes a rarity, but these paper-related items will make you want to sit down and scribble a few thoughts. By Nicole Fuller and Amanda Tullis; Photos by Kevin O'Riley
More than Junk	Archive »
Two Willard women took their hobby of refinishing furniture and home décor items and turned it into a weekend store, which has been booming with business for more than two years. By Savannah Waszczuk
Hannibal Lecture	Archive »
How to make the most of a weekend in Hannibal, Missouri. By Joe Bishop; photos courtesy respective locations
Tool Belt and Bowties	Archive »
Tool Belt and Bowties. University Plaza. November 20, 2009.
We Love Lucy	Archive »
Pam and Dan Crafts's lovable bulldog was one of three winners on the Ugly Dogs contest. By Melissa Ebert; Photos by Kevin O'Riley
No Dishes: Dining out on Thanksgiving	Archive »
So you burned the turkey? Great! Now you don’t have to do the dishes. Take the family out to celebrate around someone else’s table. By Kaitlyn McConnell
Lohmeyer Home Gallery: November 2009	Archive »
and Lohmeyer’s Rountree home includes an eclectic blend of the couple’s favorite antiques, art and architecture, making it a truly one-of-a-kind representation of the... By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Edward Biamonte
Hitting His Stride	Archive »
Learn how Missouri State Athletic Director Kyle Moats lined up his dream job. By Jeff Houghton
What's Your Favorite?	Archive »
A chat with Springfield mayor Jim O'Neal.