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MAGAZINE: September 2009 ISSUE

Fall Preview

September 01, 2009

Natures thermostat is starting to provide some relief in the North State and youngsters minds and pencils are sharpened for another year of education and exploration. What better time to gather with friends and neighbors or perhaps to introduce yourself to someone new?

Meet community organizer Eddie McAllister, hailed as a genuine community activist with an “unwavering focus on youth.” We’ll also share a closer look at the life of Marvin Allen, who decided he was destined to be a musician after hearing a Led Zeppelin guitar riff when he was a fourth grader. He’s been a fixture in the North State’s music scene for decades, as a teacher, a band member and co-founder of the Shasta Blues Society. “To have everyone get together and share the joy of music - that’s what it’s all about,” he says.

It’s been more than a year since Eric Marshall’s Cessna 180 smashed into a hill along a busy west Redding street. His numerous injuries included a broken neck; the story drew national attention, however, because his dog Stanley escaped unscathed. “I’ve gotten a lot of mileage from pointing out that we cashed in all of our good karma, and his was way better than mine,” Marshall says.

Then learn more about KIXE Channel 9, which has delivered wholesome, educational programming for all ages to North State viewers for 45 years. In its early days, it transmitted daytime instructional programs from Sacramento’s public television station. Supported by faithful volunteers and generous donors, the station remains a trusted friend to its audiences – more than 210,000 people in a 130-mile radius.

Another North State hallmark is the Shasta Community Concert Association’s celebrated concert series. It opens its 72nd season this month and remains true to its mission – to bring diverse musical performances to our area.

With temperatures tapering off, many folks feel that you won’t find a more beautiful time of year to get outside. Looking for a new way to check out the scenery? Consider getting a bird’s eye view with a helicopter tour. Air Shasta has been giving folks a unique perspective on their familiar surroundings for more than 20 years. Prefer staying on terra firma? We’ve outlined a weekend bicycle ride that will take you through some of Siskiyou County’s most lovely terrain, and put you right at the doorstep of delightful bed and breakfasts by nightfall.
 

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