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Pritchett:LoriPritchett, 48, of Cottonwood died Saturday, Dec. 5at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair's Cre- mation & Burial. Published Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Yohe: Bruce David Yohe, 72, of Red Bluff died Sat- urday, Dec. 5at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Deathnoticesmustbe provided by mortuaries to the news department, are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic information about the deceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Classified advertising department. Paid obituaries may be placed by mortuaries or by families of the deceased and include online publication linked to the newspaper's website. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run multiple days and offer wide latitude of content, including photos. DEATHNOTICES By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF North Val- ley Services employees wrapped up a week-long collection effort of staff and clients for the CHIPs for Kids Toy Drive on Sat- urday. The drive had brought in about 200 toys by noon Sat- urday, organizers said. The annual California Highway Patrol toy drive event had about 600 toys in Tehama County alone in 2014, Red Bluff CHP Area Commander Lt. Lou Aviles said. The toy drive is a state- wide collection effort done on a local level. The toys collected dur- ing the campaign will be distributed in a different manner this year, Public Information Officer Troy Somavia said. Rather than distribute the toys at one big event, the committee planning the distribution decided to select certain communities, particularly those in the outskirts of the county. The toys will be distrib- uted at private parties, which will make it more personal, and transporta- tion to the events will be provided for the families, Somavia said. There are a lot of people in the areas chosen who don't have vehi- cles to transport their fam- ilies to the various Christ- mas giveaways that take place in the county and this is a way for the agency to re- ally reach out to them. The official deadline for the toy collection sites scat- tered throughout the com- munity is Dec. 13, but toys will be collected right up to the Dec. 19 giveaway at the Red Bluff CHP Office, 2550 Main St., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. North Valley Services collects toys PHOTOS BY JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS Red Bluff California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Troy Somavia poses for a picture with North Valley Services employees Saturday during the final day of the week-long collection of toys for the CHIPS for Kids Toy Drive. Pictured from le : Somavia, Bobbi Jo Rocha, Katie Yerien and Michele Fries. Red Bluff CHP Area Commander Lt. Lou Aviles visits with a boy Saturday at the Tehama Country Visitors Center where North Valley Services employees collected toys Saturday during the final day of the week-long collection for the CHIPS for Kids Toy Drive. Santa visit that came with a 4 x 6 photo and a book. For the first time, the group was able to have a profes- sional photographer, with Eric Leslie of Red Bluff do- nating his time. The books are purchased through First Book and due to the low-income sta- tus of the school's popula- tion, the club only pays for the shipping of the books, Peters said. The club has purchased more than 1,000 books for the event, but also gives out books during the first weeks of school to get kids excited about reading and again on Dr. Seuss Day, March 2. "These kids talk about the Santa visit all year long," Peters said. "We get a lot of community sup- port for this event. The do- nations from local vendors help make what we do pos- sible." With a lot more bas- kets than previous years, the group hopes to bring in about $2,500 to $3,000 between the breakfast and a silent auction. Anything left over after the book giveways and field trips will go to other school needs. The event had about 350 plates served and about 300 Santa visits by about 10:30 a.m. Children en- joyed a free craft area and one lucky child earned a tree. Tickets for the event were pre-sold and one child was selected from that group to win a pre- decorated tree. The event drew families from the surrounding ar- eas with people from Vina and Lassen View schools attending as well as a few people from Red Bluff, Pe- ters said. "It's a lot of work, but once you see it all come to- gether it's exciting," Peters said. "The beauty of this community is that they pull together for their own." Sa nt a FR OM P AG E 1 PHOTOS BY JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS Children pose for a picture with Santa Saturday at the Los Molinos Breakfast with Santa. Pictured from le are: Patrick Pitman, Jr., 5, Madelyn Pitman, 3, and Stellah Larson, nine months old, with Santa. 2014. The US lost 170 air- craft and 18 ships were lost or damaged. The Marine Corps League remembers all those who lost their lives that day and who served, Minton said. The league has con- ducted the commemora- tion ceremony since 2012 and Minton said he hopes to do it every year. Ceremony FROM PAGE 1 preciate everybody," Pend- ergraft said. Parade winners were Best Float — Paskenta Band of Nomlaki; Best Marching Unit — Corning Cardinals Band from Corn- ing High School; Best An- tique Tractor — Corning Patriots; Best Modern Auto or Truck — Downrange Shooting; Best Equestrian — Shirley Anne Hall; Over- all Best — Woodson Ele- mentary School. Parade FROM PAGE 1 Volunteers serve up breakfast on Saturday at the Los Molinos Breakfast with Santa. "These kids talk about the Santa visit all year long. We get a lot of community support for the event. The donations from local vendors help make what we do possible." — Booster Club President Melissa Peters The Associated Press NEW YORK Kendrick La- maristhekingoftheGram- mys: The rapper is the lead- ing nominee for the 2016 awards with 11, including album of the year for "To Pimp a Butterfly" and song of the year for "Alright." Lamar, who won two Grammys earlier this year, is followed by Taylor Swift and the Weeknd, who each earned seven nomina- tions, including album of the year. "Butterfly," "1989" and "Beauty Behind the Madness" will battle coun- try singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton's "Traveller" and rock group Alabama Shakes' "Sound & Color" for the top prize. Lamar's "Alright" and Swift's "Blank Space" are nominated for song of the year, a songwriter's award. Other nominees include Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's tribute to actor Paul Walker, "See You Again," Ed Sheeran's slow burner "Thinking out Loud" and Little Big Town's semi-con- troversial hit, "Girl Crush," written by Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsey and Liz Rose. "Thinking out Loud" and "Blank Space," which reached No. 1 on the Bill- board Hot 100 chart, are also nominated for re- cord of the year, pitting the songs against No.1 hits that include Mark Ron- son and Bruno Mars' "Up- town Funk" and the Week- nd's "Can't Feel My Face," as well as a wild card: "Really Love" from R&B singer D'Angelo and the Vanguard.s nominated for best dance recording for his other hit, "Where Are U Now" with Skrillex and Diplo. MUSIC Kendrick the King: Rapper leads Grammys with 11 nominations CHIPS FOR KIDS GEORGETHOMASAVILA 8/31/1947 ~ 12/2/2015 George Thomas Avila was born in Saramento, CA and raised in Cottonwood, CA and graduated in 1966, from Anderson High School. After receiving his AA Degree at Shasta College, he attended the Police Acadamy in Eure- ka, CA., there after he was employeed at Tehama County Sheriff's Department. In 1975 he became self employeed with Avila's Chimney Sweep. He was preceeded in death by his mother Ignacia Herrera Martinez and half brother George Avila in Sacra- mento. He is survived by his partner in life Patricia Bandy, son Jason Avila, daughter Amber Padilla, step-sons Shad and Justin Bandy and Jerry Ingram, granchildren Andre, Josh, Adriana Avila and Brody Shyra, Crieghton and Harper Padilla. He also leaves behind brothers and sisters, Angie Viullasenor, Richard (Bambi) Avila, Cruz Avila, Rachel (Fidel) Martinez and Joe Avila. Half brothers and half sis- ters, Rocky (Francis) Avila, Rosa Avila and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at Bethel Assembly of God, December 10th at 12 Noon, 625 Luther Rd., Red Bluff, CA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Patricia Bandy. RANDAL DERRY SIMON September 21, 1955 ~ November 28, 2015 Randy was born in Corning and attended Corning high school until he enlisted in the Army where he served four years. Randal worked at Belle Carter and Sierra Pacific for a number of years where he made many friends. Randy was a great man with a huge hart. He adored his family and friends, and loved hanging out with best friend and sister Kim. He loved his children and grand- kids more than he could show. Randy's hobbies included hunting, fishing, snorkeling, and story telling. He always loved a good laugh. He loved his dogs, family gatherings, and nature. Randy leaves behind daughters Heather and Hanna Si- mon. Four grandchildren Liliana, Tuscan, Carter, and Rubyee. Randy is Survived by father Merle Simon of Corning, and parents Geneva and Don Hansen of Red Bluff. Leaving five loving siblings Merlene Martin, Lynette and Kim Simon, Sandra and Don Hansen Jr. Heres to you Randy, sitting in your meadows watching the sunset. A memorial will be held, December 12th at 2pm., Red Bluff Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road, Red Bluff, CA. Obituaries R ed Bluff Simple Cremations and Burial Service FD1931 527-1732 Burials - Monuments - Preneed 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A