Clarksville Family Magazine — November 2012

The November 2012 issue of Clarksville Family Magazine follows a 6th-grade judo champion to the international circuit, honors perseverance, and fights cancer one Bundt at a time.

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The cover feature spotlights a local sixth grader taking their judo skills to the international circuit — a remarkable young athlete competing on a global stage, and exactly the kind of hometown-hero story that makes readers proud.

“John Anderson: Perseverance” profiles a local figure whose story embodies determination against the odds, an inspiring feature fitting for the season of reflection and thanks.

“Fighting Cancer, One Bundt at a Time” celebrates a sweet, community-minded fundraiser turning cakes into support for those battling the disease, and “Art on the Park Winners” recognizes the talent behind a local art event.

The health pages help readers with “Fighting the Holiday Blues” as the season begins and answer beauty questions, a pumpkin-pie-in-a-glass recipe suits Thanksgiving, and the recurring departments round out a November number balancing youthful achievement, perseverance and community generosity.

The recurring departments and photo pages round out a November issue that celebrates achievement, perseverance and generosity. A young judo champion on the international stage, a local story of determination, and a cake-fueled cancer fundraiser all share the same pages — the aspirational and the big-hearted together. It is the characteristic warmth of a Clarksville Family number, spotlighting a remarkable young athlete and the everyday heroes whose perseverance and generosity define the community. As the season of thanks arrives, the issue offers both inspiration and a gentle reminder that gratitude is best expressed through showing up for one another, whether on the mat, in hardship, or one Bundt cake at a time.

Table of Contents

  • Local 6th Grader Takes Judo Skills to the International Circuit (p. 6)
  • John Anderson: Perseverance (p. 14)
  • Health Tip: Fighting the Holiday Blues Recipe: Pumpkin Pie in a Glass (p. 22)
  • Fighting Cancer, One Bundt at a Time (p. 24)
  • Your Beauty Questions Answered (p. 30)
  • Art on the Park Winners (p. 40)
  • Never Needing Cancer Detection (p. 42)
  • About Military Marriage (p. 46)
  • Roasted Almonds and a Grumpy Boomer (p. 53)

Regular departments

  • Advice (p. 26)
  • Faith & Family (p. 34)
  • Campbell Families (p. 52)
  • The Fridge (p. 56)
  • Family (p. 58)
  • Coloring Contest (p. 71)