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Magazine: November 2010 Issue

Fall Magic

Published: 27-Oct-2010

What a wonderful response we had to our fourth anniversary issue – we knew you’d be as enchanted as we were by our first-ever illustrated cover, but we were truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of complimentary calls and e-mails. Thank you for helping to make our anniversary so memorable.

 Summer seemed reluctant to give way to fall, but we’re finally enjoying chilly nights, changing leaves and pumpkin-flavored treats.

This is also the time of year when we honor the heroes among us – our veterans. Decorated Army Sgt. Tad A. Donoho, Jr., will receive a hero’s welcome when he comes home this month for a Cascade Theatre screening of “Restrepo: One Platoon, One Valley, One Year.” This award-winning documentary chronicles a year in the life of Donoho’s platoon while stationed in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley.

You can also show your pride and gratitude at the Shasta Lake Lions Club’s annual Veterans Day parade, which salutes the 60th anniversary of the Korean War this year. “They’re kind of forgotten,” says Lions Club member Elmer Ellsworth. “We want to especially honor them this year.”

Consider paying a visit to Paul and Summer Reichow, who make magic happen year round at Geppetto’s Toy Shop in Mt. Shasta. If you have a few extra minutes, sit down and work on one of the jigsaw puzzles that wait for creative minds to rearrange the pieces into pictures.

Speaking of fascinating people, meet Susan Klopfer, who has raced on ostriches and camels, tears around racetracks in her Mini Cooper, flies ultralight planes and skydives. Her customers at Cedar Tree Restaurant in Palo Cedro enjoy living vicariously through her experiences, and we’re sure you will, too.

We’ll also share how you can support “life moments” for young men and women facing life-threatening illnesses through ShanesWay, an organization founded in honor of the late Shane Cattanach. The organization aims to honor his zeal for life despite his lifelong struggle with a chronic illness. “We want to help these young adults do something they have always dreamed about, but didn’t know how to accomplish,” says Kari Cattanach, Shane’s mother.

Peek around the corner, and you’ll see the holidays approaching. WinterFest kicks off the season with a community-focused downtown celebration at the end of the month. But there’s still time before the holiday hustle and bustle begins to take a road trip through some of California’s most beautiful terrain. Rugged coastline, redwood forests and wine country collide in Mendocino County, a sweet escape from busy days. We’ll give you some places to start your adventure.

Give thanks, and enjoy!

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