South County Profile: Seana Austin

Seana Austin, 34, of Cottonwood moved to Shasta County ten years ago after visiting her mother who lived here. Her family decided that they like the area, so they stayed. Austin is the Owner of Copy Cats Printing in Anderson which has been open for a year.

While at Copy Cats, Austin deals with the daily running of the shop which includes making copies, notary services, and various printing jobs. She also enjoys helping new businesses get set up with their business cards and other items. Austin enjoys the freedom of owning her own business.

She also sponsors community sports teams, such as Pop Warner Football, which her son Deshawn plays for. Before opening up Copy Cats, Austin worked for the City of Anderson in the Finance Department.

Austin coached basketball for two years for the Anderson Parks and Recreation Department during the 2005 and 2006 seasons.

She enjoys playing softball, basketball and tennis. She also enjoys going on tropical vacations.

Austin graduated from Bend High School in Oregon in 1991. After high school, she attended two years of college taking classes in nutrition.

Austin has been married to husband Larry for three years and has three children. They have lived in Cottonwood for three years. The North State’s warm weather and pretty surroundings are much appreciated by Austin.

Copy Cats is located at 2610 North Way Street in Anderson.

Name: Seana Austin.

Born where and when: Nephi, Utah in 1973.

Occupation: Owner of Copy Cats Printing.

Marital Status: Married.

Family: Husband Larry, son Jalen 11, son Deshawn 11, and son Trevin 5.

Pets: None, I am allergic to most animals.

My worst job: Baskin’ Robbins. I was not a good ice cream scooper.

My first job: Newspaper delivery girl.

In my spare time I: Play with my kids and play softball.

My favorite book: The Present.

My favorite movie: Pulp Fiction.

My favorite recording artist: Brian McKnight.

My dream car: A Ferrari.

My friends like me because: I’m a good listener.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would want: A boat.

The one thing in life I’ve learned is: Patience is a virtue.

The best advice my parents gave me: Be honest with yourself and others, because what goes around comes back around.

My most embarrassing moment was: After getting off a seven-day cruise, deliriously tired and having a slip of the tongue, I asked a young male waiter for some “clean underware” instead of some “clean silverware.”

My most irrational act: I look to the future for that.

My most valued material possession: My new car.

What I like the best about the North State: The warm weather.

My hero is: My mom.

My pet peeve is: Hypocrites.

My fantasy is: To win the lottery.

If I could change one thing about myself, I would: Learn to be more comfortable with public speaking forums.

The one thing that Shasta County needs most is: More diversity.

The most enjoyable thing about life is: Spending quality time with my family.