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HEATHERHOELSCHER—DAILYNEWS The Sacramento River rose during Thursday's storm, removing the dirt island that was forming prior to the storm. Decker: Lois Marilyn Decker, 92, of Red Bluff died Saturday, Dec. 10at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Allen & Dahl in Anderson. Published Friday, Dec. 16, 2016in the Daily News, Red Bluff, California. Smalley: Nancy E. Smal- ley, 72, of Red Bluff died Tuesday, Dec. 13in Redding. Arrangements are under the direction of Affordable Mor- tuary. Published Friday, Dec. 16, 2016in 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 Elsewhere,treesdriedby drought could be downed by the wind and the rain, leading to possible power outages. In the Sierra Nevada, winds are gusting to nearly 100mphovertheridgetops, downing power lines in the Reno area and slowing traf- fic ahead of a major winter storm off the Pacific. A winter storm warn- ing remains in effect through 4 a.m. Fri- day around Lake Tahoe, where 1 to 3 feet of snow is expected at the upper elevations. Flood watches and warnings have been issued for many streams and rivers along the Ne- vada-California line. Southern California will get a soaking later Thursday and through Friday. Winds will be very strong late Thursday and into Friday with gusts of 75 miles per hour on mountain ridge tops and gusts of up to 60 miles per hour on the desert floor. Winds are expected to de- crease Friday evening. Storm FROM PAGE 1 a flood watch in effect un- til 5:30 p.m. Friday. The wa- ter level for the bridge was at 205.3 feet as of 8 a.m. Thursday and flooding monitoring begins about 210 feet, according to the National Weather Service Website. The water level was expected to rise to 213 feet by sometime Thursday evening, causing minor flooding especially in the area of the railroad tracks at Tehama Vina Road. FEMA offers the fol- lowing flood safety tips: Do not walk through flow- ing water: Six inches of water can knock you off your feet. Drowning is a major cause of flood deaths. Most of these drowning deaths occur during flash floods. Use a pole or stick to make sure that the ground is still there before you go through an area where the water is not flowing. Do not drive through a flooded area: More people drown in their cars than anywhere else. If you come upon a road barrier, turn around and go another way; the road or bridge may be washed out. Stay away from power lines: Electrocution is also a major killer in floods. Electrical current can travel through water. Report downed power lines to our utility company or emer- gency manager. Turn off electricity when you return: Some applianc- es, such as television sets, can shock you even a er they have been unplugged. Don't use appliances or mo- tors that have gotten wet unless they have been taken apart, cleaned, and dried by a professional. Watch for animals — especially snakes: Small animals that have been flooded out of their homes may seek shelter in yours. Use a pole or stick to poke and turn items over and scare away small animals. Look before you step: A er a flood, the ground and floors are covered with debris including broken bottles and nails. Floors and stairs that have been covered with mud can be very slippery. Be alert for gas leaks: Use a flashlight to inspect for damage. Don't smoke or use candles, lanterns, or open flames unless you are sure that the gas has been turned off and the area has been aired out. Carbon monoxide kills: Use a generator or other gasoline-powered machines outdoors. The same goes for camping stoves. Fumes from charcoal are especially deadly — cook with char- coal only outdoors. Clean everything that got wet: Floodwaters have picked up sewage and chemicals from roads, farms, factories, and stor- age buildings. Spoiled food and flooded cosmetics and medicine are health haz- ards. When in doubt, throw them out. Take good care of your- self: Recovering from a flood is a big job. It is tough on both the body and the spirit. And the effects a disaster has on you and your family may last a long time. Consult a health profes- sional on how to recognize and care for anxiety, stress, and fatigue. Flooding FROM PAGE 1 The Associated Press LOSANGELES The U.S. Jus- tice Department on Thurs- day opened an investigation into a long-running scandal over the use of jailhouse in- formants in Orange County, California, federal authori- ties said. The civil pattern-or- practice investigation will look into allegations that county prosecutors and sheriff's officials used jail- house snitches to get infor- mation from defendants in violation of their constitu- tional rights, the U.S. attor- ney's office in Los Angeles said in a statement. The probe will also ex- amine allegations that pros- ecutors in the Southern Cal- ifornia county failed to turn over required evidence to defense attorneys. "A systematic failure to protect the right to coun- sel and to a fair trial makes criminal proceedings fun- damentally unfair and di- minishes the public's faith in the integrity of the jus- tice system," Principal Dep- uty Assistant Attorney Gen- eral Vanita Gupta said in the statement. "Our investigation will examine the facts and evi- dence to determine whether the District Attorney's Of- fice and Sheriff's Depart- ment engaged in a pattern or practice of violating these rights," Gupta said. The statement said Or- ange County District At- torney Tony Rackauckas requested the review. Mes- sages were left seeking comment for Rackauckas and sheriff's officials. The scandal began sev- eral years ago after the de- fense lawyer for mass killer Scott Dekraai learned that a jailhouse informant had been chatting up his client even though he already had a lawyer, and alleged a vio- lation of his client's consti- tutional rights. The discovery prompted the judge to open hearings into the issue and eventu- ally yank county prosecu- tors from the case — a de- cision that was upheld by a state appeals court last month. Since the discovery, other criminal cases in the county where jailhouse snitches were used have also been affected. ORANGE COUNTY Ju st ic e De pa rt men t probing jail snitch scandal The probe will also examine allegations that prosecutors in the Southern California county failed to turn over required evidence to defense attorneys. HUBERTL.MILLS October 18, 1926 ~ December 12, 2016 Hubert Lynn Mills (Hugh) of Red Bluff, California died December 12th, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Redding, CA at the age of ninety. Hugh was born at home in Wray, Colorado on October 18th, 1926 to Clifton and Nellie Mills while they were homesteading there for a short time. His growing up years were spent on various farms in the Leon, Iowa area. He graduated from the Leon, Io- wa high school (now known as Central Decatur High School) in 1945 and moved to Southern California to join his parents, who had recently moved there from Iowa. He went into the U. S. Army from there in 1945 and was discharged in 1947. In 1948, he returned to Iowa to mar- ry his high school sweetheart, Betty Thompson. Together they moved to Southern California where they started their married life and he enrolled in George Pepperdine College. Upon graduation in 1951, they again returned to the Midwest where he started his teaching and coaching career in Mercer, Missouri. They also started their family with their son, Gary, born Dec. 26, 1951. After 2 yrs. of teaching and coaching in Missouri they moved to Kenesaw, Nebraska where daughter, Cheryl, was born in 1955. In 1956, they returned to California and moved to Red Bluff. He taught at Bidwell Jr. High School from 1956 through 1960, then taught and coached at Red Bluff Union High School from 1960 through 1985 when he re- tired after 34 yrs. of teaching. Their daughter, Lori, was born in Red Bluff in 1960. Hugh taught many subjects at Red Bluff High including History, Science, Math, Physical Education, and Drivers Education and Training. He probably will be most re- membered for his coaching years in football, basketball and golf. Many of his students will remember him as their drivers training teacher, both under the wheel and in the classroom. They still approached him even years later reminding him of having him for a coach or their drivers training teacher. He was fortunate to have worked as a seasonal ranger for Lassen Volcanic National Park for 20 summers in the 1950's and 1960's and again in the late 1980's and early 1990's. He also worked two summers at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri. Those were cherished memories, especially in the 1950's and 1960's as his fami- ly was able to be with him. He also enjoyed one summer looking for forest fires on top of Inskip Lookout. He took up golf in later years and became an avid golf- er. He also continued to enjoy watching sports and going to the basketball and football games. Hugh was involved with many local organizations including Tehama Museum, the Opportunity Center, Camp Tehama and a member of SIRS (Seniors in Retirement). He and Betty enjoyed play- ing dominoes once a month with a small group of mostly ex-park friends, and he enjoyed going to a coffee group in town almost every morning where they settled all the problems of the world. Over the years Hubert and Betty enjoyed attending the local Church of Christ, First Church of God and most recently a membership in the Presbyteri- an Church of Red Bluff. Hugh was a wonderful father and role model for his kids and loving husband to Betty. Hugh is survived by his wife, Betty, three children, Gary and wife, Patty, of Lakeview, OR, Cheryl Hansen and hus- band, Tom of Lincoln, CA, and Lori Honrath of Hought- on, MI. He is also survived by grandchildren Craig Mills of Lakeview, OR, Ramey Honrath of Minneapolis, MN, Prabha Honrath, of Covallis, OR, grandson, Coley Neider and wife, Brandi of Lakeview, OR, and great granddaughters, Haley Mae Neider, Quincie Lynn Neider and great grandson, Corvin Kenneth Neider all of Lake- view, OR. Other survivors include his brother, Herschell and wife, Betty, of Peyton, CO and his brother, Herman and wife, Elaine, of Carson City, NV. Also surviving are his brother-in-law, Gene and Carolyn Thompson, of Monument, CO, and extended family Joan Mills of Leon IA, and many nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Holden in 1979, his brother, Max, in 1945 and his close cousin, Ron Mills in 2008, his sister Betty Nell Steele in 2010 and his son-in-law, Richard Honrath, in 2009. A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church at 838 Jefferson St. Red Bluff, CA on Saturday, December 17th at 1:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Presbyterian Church Me- morial Fund, P. O. Box 246, Red Bluff, CA 96080 or to the Lassen Park Foundation, 1699 Highway #273, Ander- son, CA 96007 or their website at Lassenparkfoundation.org. Obituaries DoloresVanVeghel October 3, 1926 ~ December 8, 2016 Dolores Jean Van Veghel passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2016 at the age of 90. Dolores was born October 3, 1926 in Red Bluff to the late Frank and Frances Rodriques. She was a lifelong resident of Red Bluff and well known in the community. She was an extraordinary woman who once met was never forgotten and very proud of her Portuguese heritage. Her life was filled with religion, family, friends, independence, and sports. Despite her physical disability, she and her broth- er, Frankie Rodriques owned and operated Frankie's Gro- cery for 22 years. She traveled around this great nation and overseas never letting her handicap get in her way. She was godmother to a great number of nieces and nephews and never ever forgot the birthdays of family and friends. Dolores was a member of Sacred Heart Cath- olic Church, president twice of the Sacred Heart Wom- en's Guild, past president of Council # 27 SPRSI, charter member of Red Bluff Emblem Club #408, the Tehama County Democratic Club, and the Red Bluff Elks Lodge #1250. For many years she volunteered at the Red Bluff BloodSource. She enjoyed social events and was an avid Notre Dame fan. In 1985 she met and married Fred Van Veghel who passed away suddenly in 1990. She is survived by two stepdaughters, Kathy Finch of Michigan and Debra Olson of Minnesota, several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren, 19 nieces and nephews, numerous great nieces and great nephews, brothers-in-law Sam Vanella of Corning and Howard Goldor of Modesto. She was preceded in death by her siblings Anna White, Evelyn Tosch, Frankie Rodriques, Marian Calbreath, Frances Vanella, and Eleanor Goldor. A rosary will be held Wednesday, December 21 at 7 PM at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers with a funeral Mass on Thursday, December 22 at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2355 Monroe Ave. Red Bluff,CA 96080 or a charity of your choice. KEVIN M. FLORES June 19, 1960 ~ December 3, 2016 Kevin M. Flores 56, of Gerber, died Saturday evening December 3, 2016, from injuries sustained on his mo- torcycle. Kevin was born June 19, 1960 in Red Bluff and was a life long resident in Tehama County. He worked in the Auto Body industry for over 40 years. He was a loving father, mentor and friend to all. To keep a smile on his face was easy, good family, friends, a two lane mountain road, swinging a golf club or a clean paint job, was all it took. He is survived by his girlfriend Kathy Zmudzinski; brothers, Danny and Perry Flores, Sons; Michael, Christo- pher, Alexander, Levi, Nephews and Niece; Charlie, Dan- ny, Sammie, Adam, Jessica; Grandchildren, Skyler, Riley, Xander, Paige Flores. Services will be held at the Elks Lodge, January 7, 2017, at 2:00pm, contact the family for details. Ronald Carson Rasmussen January 6, 1939 ~ November 30, 2016 After a long illness, Ron Rasmussen died on November 30, 2016, in Woodland, California. Ron was born to Lena and Hans Peter Rasmussen in Chico, California, January 6, 1939, one of 5 children. He attended Gerber Elementary School and graduated from Red Bluff High in 1957. He attended Shasta College and Chico State University. Ron played varsity football during his freshman and sopho- more years at Chico before breaking both arms in a vehi- cle accident. He pledged Delta Sigma Phi fraternity as a sophomore and was a member throughout the years, staying in contact with fraternity brothers until his death. He met his wife Susan at a Delta Sigma Phi fraternity par- ty. They were married in Chico on December 27, 1961. They continued their education at Chico for a fifth year and each earned teaching credentials in 1964. Ron began his teaching and coaching career at Colusa High in August of 1964, teaching social studies and coaching football. Eventually he taught P.E. classes also. He was an assistant coach in the 1972 Optimist Football Game after helping coach the CHS team to an undefeated season. The same year, Ron started a wrestling program at Colusa High School, enabling a number of students to experience that sport. The program lasted four years. After 15 years at CHS, Ron moved to Egling Middle School where he taught various classes, including social studies, reading, math, and ESL. After retiring in 1997, he helped coach the Williams High School football team for several years. After his wife retired in 1999, Sue and Ron spent 15 win- ters in Lake Havasu, Arizona, where they met many new friends and enjoyed the mild weather. Retirement provid- ed more time for Ron to pursue his artistic interests, in- cluding stained glass art and woodworking. He also spent several years as a volunteer for the Colusa County Volun- teers. Ron loved all sports, particularly golf, and was a long- time member of the Colusa Golf course. He spent many afternoons and weekends playing with friends until he was no longer able to golf. In 2013, Ron was recognized by the CHS Alumni Association with a "You Inspired Me" award for his contribution to athletic opportunities that enriched the lives of many CHS students. He is preceded in death by his parents. He leaves his wife of nearly 55 years, Susan; three daughters: Renee Rasmussen-Smith (Stan) of Chico, Liisa Hancock (Jeff) of Gridley, and Amy Rasmussen (Tony Sanchez) of Oakland; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, his sister, Barbara Cheatham (Vern), brothers, Dean (Lee) and Jerry (Darlena) all of Red Bluff, and brother Donald of Brookings, OR. A memorial service was held on Decem- ber 10, 2016. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary-Moore Funeral Service FD-410 www.mcnarymoorefuneralservice.com Obituaries To place an obituary in the Red Bluff Daily News please call (530) 737-5046 STOVEJUNCTION The TheNorthState'spremiersupplierofstoves 22825 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff 530-528-2221 • Fax 530-528-2229 www.thestovejunction.com Over 25 years of experience Tues-Sat9am-5pm• ClosedSun&Mon Now Carrying! GreenMountainGrills & Accessories Serving Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties Smog Check (MOST CARS & PICK-UPS) 527-9841 • 195 S. 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