July 2007 FREE Clarksville Family Christmas Serving Clarksville, Montgomery County & the Surrounding Areas in July? Family Values Real Advice on: Saving for College, a New House, Ice Cream & More! (Inner) Beauty Tips A Clarksville Girl’s Secret to Having a Great Hair Day Fun Cool Stuff to Help Your Kids Beat the Heat! The Womack Family (clockwise from left) Anna Kate, David, Maggie, Jacque and Ella Photo by Daphne Treadway 2 Clarksville Family Publisher’s Message Clarksville Family I really like the 4th of July. Not to sound clichéd or sappy, but I think it’s a really cool holiday! You always hear parents (rightfully so) talking about celebrating Clarksville Family the true meaning of Christmas or Easter. Mostly because we don’t want our Magazine has 10,000 kiddies to become materialistic, chocolate grubbing little dictators that only issues published and see these holidays as semi-annual windfalls of whatever their hearts desire distributed monthly (or demand). at over 150 locations across Clarksville and the I’m aware that not knowing or fully acknowledging the true meaning of surrounding area. Independence Day doesn’t hold the same importance as the aforementioned holidays for most of us but maybe it should. Here in Clarksville and Ft. Contact Us Campbell, we are more aware of how fortunate we are to have the freedoms we do because we are surrounded by friends and family that are constant reminders. (931) 338-2739 This doesn’t mean that on the 4th that you [email protected] only allow your kids to watch the History Channel or spend the day memorizing PO Box 31867 the Declaration of Independence. But Clarksville, TN 37040 maybe if you have friends who have a deployed loved one you could take a Publisher little time to acknowledge this in a way that’s fun for everyone. Like putting Carla Lavergne together a silly video or a giant “Thank You” card to send along with a care package as a showing of appreciation. Editor This can actively show your kids that it Cliff Lavergne really is more fun to give than to receive by making them integral to the process from start to finish: Getting a list of their recipient’s favorite snacks and necessities, helping shop for them, and Graphic Design then packing them up and shipping them off. It may amaze your child to Carla Lavergne realize that something like Q-tips or a toothbrush and toothpaste could be on the top of someone’s wish list. (It might make them think twice about asking for a PS3 or equally high-priced pair of jeans for Christmas…it might.) Contributing Writers Frazier Allen If you don’t know anyone that has a deployed family member, you can go to www.treatsfortroops.com to “Foster-A-Soldier” and click your way to a good Chris Gordon deed. You can actually view some of the hand written thank-you notes from Carla Lavergne the soldiers to see what a difference receiving their very own goodie bag Cliff Lavergne makes for them. Here’s a quote from Laura, an Army soldier, after receiving Pamela Magrans her package, “Paul, just wanted to thank you SO much for the package. I was April McDonald so surprised by the quality (and healthiness) of the treats inside. My comrades Anna Schott have signed up with ‘Treats for Troops’ since seeing your box! Again, thank you Andrea Sommermeyer for generosity and feel free to email me if you want updates on Iraq!” Pretty Heather Thompson cool, huh? Lastly, don’t forget to check out the TWO spectacular fireworks shows that we have access to this year. Don’t worry they’re on different days so you don’t have to decide between them! On July 3rd, on the river at McGregor Park, the City of Clarksville starts the celebration a day early with fun stuff for the kids, concerts and spectacular fireworks. And on the 4th, go have a blast at the Freedom Fest and Carnival on Ft. Campbell, and experience their legendary fireworks show. (Get all the details in the calendar on page 22.) Try to stay cool and have a safe and FUN holiday! 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