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COURTESYPHOTO The Tehama Tire Service Outlaw Kart Winter Series sponsored by Red Bluff Dodge begins its 35th season racing Saturday at the Tehama District Fairground's Pauline Davis Pavilion. ByRichGreene rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com @richgreenenews on Twitter RED BLUFF » The Tehama Tire Service Outlaw Kart Winter Series opens up its 35th racing season Satur- day inside the Pauline Da- vis Pavilion at Tehama Dis- trict Fairground. Outlaw Kart series pro- moter Ali Abbassi estimates between 800 and 900 people attend the Saturday indoor racing events. Around 150 of those are drivers who range in age from 5 to 45 and are look- ing to tame "The Bull Ring," a 1/16th mile track that has earned its reputation as be- ing one of the toughest dirt ovals in the country. The drivers compete in fi ve d if fe re nt c la ss es : be - ginner box stock, box stock, 250 intermediate, open and sportsman classes for the se- ries, which is sponsored by Red Bluff Dodge. The 2013-14 season saw a first in Outlaw Kart racing as a father and son both won championships. Beau Perkins, who has been racing for decades, was the sportsman champion, while his son Carsen grabbed the beginner box stock title. "It's nice to see a father- son championship, that's never happened before," Ab- bassi said. The season stretches across 13 points races and the weekend long West Coast Nationals from Sat- urday to March 14. "The Outlaw Karts always put on a great show and I know fans from all around the area will be coming to see them run and will en- joy a first class show for the whole family," Abbassi said. Tickets are $10, with a $2 discount for seniors. Chil- dren 6 and younger are ad- mitted free. For more information about the Red Bluff Out- laws visit rboutlaws.com or call 567-5286. RACING OUTLAWSTOOPEN UP 35TH SEASON By Rich Greene rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com @richgreenenews on Twitter RED BLUFF » Police are searching for a 49-year-old Red Bluff man who reportedly left his residence early Wednesday morning leaving his wallet, cell phone, keys and ve- hicle behind. William Collins left his resi- dence voluntarily, but is believed to be endangered due to health issues, a Red Bluff Police Depart- ment press release issued late Wednesday after- noon said. Collins is described as a white man, around 6 feet tall, 200 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Collins was reported as a missing and endan- gered person by his adult daughter around 8 a.m. Local law enforcement with the assistance of a California Highway Patrol fixed-wing plane searched the area near Collins' residence. Anyone with knowledge of Collins' where- abouts is asked to call the Red Bluff Police De- partment at 527-3131. PUBLIC NOTICE RedBluff man,49, missing By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF » Should the Te- hama District Fair, which has be been held in Sep- tember for years, move back to the summer? The fair's board of directors on Tues- day formed a committee to explore that option and other potential dates. The consideration comes after a 4-H representative at the University of Califor- nia Cooperative Extension in Tehama County told fair directors in September that a summer fair could attract more visitors and better serve students — and their families — who sell livestock at the fair. "One thing I think we need to make clear to the community, though, is that we are not changing the fair dates for 2015," said fair board director Andrew Meredith, who will chair the committee with direc- tor Pete Dagorrett. Meredith said he has re- ceived feedback from 4-H and FFA parents who liked the idea of moving the fair to the summer "because they don't like giving up their en- tire summer to raise animals, and feed is more expensive at the end of the summer than it is at the beginning." He added, however, that: "There are other people that share the sentiment that ... it's going to be 120 degrees, and it's going to discourage people from showing up. So, there's a lot to weigh." The Tehama District Fair this year saw an increase in attendees who paid their way into the fair. Direc- tors reported that the fair notched 81,000 paid attend- ees compared to roughly 76,000 last year. Addition- ally, the Tehama District Junior Livestock Auction facilitated about $700,000 in sales, which also was an increase compared to last year's roughly $616,000. "One reason our livestock sale is so high is we are not in conflict with other sales," board President Linda Dur- rer said. "And we are able to exceed $700,000 and that is very important. We don't want to lose buyers." Fair manager Kelley Fer- reira noted there are dates in July when few fairs are scheduled. The committee will be tasked with identifying all viable dates, and seeking in- put from agriculture advis- ers, exhibitors, concession- aires and others. A recommendation, direc- tors said, could be ready by the fair board's Dec. 16 meet- ing. TEHAMA DISTRICT FAIR Board explores date change for fair Recommendation could come in December By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF » The Red Bluff woman charged with vehicular manslaughter stemming from the death of 18-year-old Shae Smith in September pleaded not guilty. Elizabeth Anne Lang, 36, en- tered the plea Tuesday morn- ing in Tehama County Superior Court, according to online court records. A preliminary hearing, during which a judge will determine whether there is probable cause that a crime was committed, was scheduled for Nov. 12. Red Bluff police say Lang was traveling east on Antelope Boulevard on Sept. 30 in a Honda Accord and veered off the road, allegedly strik- ing two pedestrians near the Valero gas station across from the Tehama District Fairground. One pedestrian, 20-year-old Travis Burke, suffered a broken leg in the crash, police said. The other, Smith, was pronounced dead at the scene. Lang is charged with vehicular manslaugh- ter, driving under the influence of drugs or al- cohol causing injury, possession of a controlled substance and being under the influence of a controlled substance, according to online court records. She also faces the special allegations of caus- ing great bodily injury and causing bodily in- jury to more than one person. She was arrested at the scene of the incident. Lang remains in custody at Tehama County Jail with bail set at $1 million. RED BLUFF Woman charged with vehicular manslaughter pleads not guilty Pr el im in ar y h ea ri ng f or E li za be th An ne L an g s et f or N ov . 1 2 Community.....A3 Opinion............A4 Sports.............. B1 Daily Break......B2 A+E ..................B3 Lifestyles........B4 Index............... ## INDEX The Tehama County Museum will honor the artwork of Anna Chastra at a special showing Saturday. PAGEB4 LIFESTYLES TehamaCounty Museum honors artist Corning and Mercy each face winless opponents and the Red Bluff Spartans have a bye week. PAGE B1 WEEK 8 PREVIEWS Corning, Mercy face winless opponents Authorities said everyone traveling to U.S. from Ebola- stricken nations will be moni- tored for symptoms. PAGE A6 EBOLA Everyone traveling from strickennationswatched A gunman killed a Canadian soldier at a war memorial, then stormed Parliament before be- ing shot to death. 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