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ByAndreByik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter ORLAND Asstrongandsteadygustsofwindcut through here, organizers of the North Valley Ser- vices (NVS) Olympics held Thursday at Lely Park had to improvise. Carol Parker, the Orland program manager for the non-profit corporation that serves people with disabilities in Tehama, Glenn and Lassen coun- ties, said banners had to go unused, games were affected and NVS buses had to be maneuvered to serve as wind breakers to serve lunch. "Everything is blowing in the wind," said Parker, who also organized the NVS Olympic games. "We're improvising, which I also feel is important because it shows you meet life's chal- lenges and you teach how to find a way around them. We can still have fun and get a job done." About 65 people participated in the fourth edi- tion of the NVS Olympics, which borrows ideas from Special Olympics events, by competing in 25-, 50- and 100-meter runs, a long jump event and flying disc, softball and tennis ball tosses. NORTH VALLEY SERVICES Special activities gowith thewind FourtheditionofSpecial Olympics-type event serves those with disabilities Staff report Have you ever wondered what your neigh- borhood looked like from the sky? Stop won- dering and start flying. If you are between 8 and 17 years old the Corning Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 1148 Young Eagles program wants to offer you a free Young Eagles flight at the Corning Airport Saturday, May 16. There will be a pancake breakfast served 8-10 a.m. Starting at 9 a.m. pilots will offer free flights to kids. Sign-ups start at 8 a.m. A parent or guardian will need to sign a release form, then after registration the fu- ture Young Eagle will wait to embark on his or her adventure in the air above Corning. They will have an opportunity to fly the air- plane, or just enjoy the view from above. YOUNG EAGLES Freeflightsforkids at airport event Community.....A3 Lifestyles........A5 Education........B4 Weather........A10 Opinion............A8 Sports..............B1 INDEX The US Postal Service letter carriers will be conducting their Stamp Out Hunger food drive Saturday. PAGEA4 COMMUNITY Mailcarrierstohold food drive Saturday Shasta College commence- ment ceremony will take place at 7p.m. Friday, May 22, in the Memorial Stadium. PAGE B4 EDUCATION More than 1,000 to graduate from Shasta The Senate approves legisla- tion that would let Congress review and possibly reject any final deal with Iran. Page B8 98-1 TALLY Senate votes to allow review of Iran nuke deal An exit poll projects a strong showing for Prime Minister David Cameron's party in Britain's election. Page B8 PRIME MINISTER'S PARTY Exit poll: Conservatives strong in UK election By Chip Thompson editor@redbluffdailynews.com @editorchip on Twitter RED BLUFF About 100 peo- ple gathered in prayer early Thursday at the Red Bluff Community and Senior Cen- ter to mark the National Day of Prayer with a breakfast. Pastor Steve Igarta from Red Bluff Vineyard wel- comed the crowd and in- vited all in attendance to of- fer prayers with those at their tables. He then spoke of the power of prayer before intro- ducing seven guest speakers, each representing a different segment of the community. Tehama County CEO Bill Goodwin and Supervisor Candy Carlson spoke first, each offering a prayer. Superintendant Todd Brose, of the Red Bluff Joint Union High School District, said he was praying on be- half of the children in the community, who "often come from a place of chal- lenge." Kristin Behrens spoke on behalf St. Elizabeth Com- munity Hospital, healthcare providers and county health agencies and Judge Matthew McGlynn prayed on behalf of those involved in the legal and criminal justice systems. Suzanne Birch, of Cor- nerstone Community Bank, prayed for business and civic leaders in the community, followed by Senior Pastor David Blythe of Bethel As- sembly. The annual event was hosted by the Red Bluff Min- isterial Association. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Co mm un it y ga th er s fo r pr ay er b re ak fa st CHIP THOMPSON DAILY NEWS Pastor Steve Igarta from Red Bluff Vineyard welcomes a crowd of about 100to Thursday's National Day of Prayer. By Fenit Nirappil The Associated Press SACRAMENTO Californians have been bombarded with pleas to save water during the drought. Requests have popped up on freeway signs, res- taurant tables and else- where, but it's still easy to lose track of how simple tasks such as washing fruit and shaving can guzzle gal- lons of water each day. It's true that agricul- ture uses nearly 80 per- cent of the water humans take from reservoirs and groundwater basins. But farmers point out that Cal- ifornians benefit from a bit of that water every time they eat an almond, apple or ice cream cone. Here are some ways Cal- ifornians can save water: Rip out your lawn That pretty green grass in front of your house is probably guzzling more than half the water used by your household. You can let the lawn go brown this summer until it's revived by winter rains (which hopefully aren't going the way of unicorns). You could also kill the lawn outright. Many home- owners are opting for fake grass and drought-toler- ant landscaping heavy on rocks and cacti with a dash of color from plants such as lavender and blue sage. Each square foot of classic grass replaced can save as much as 70 gallons of water a year. Easier (and cheaper) said than done ... New landscaping can cost thousands of dollars, but the drought has spawned discounts. Many cities and water wholesalers are offer- ing or expanding rebates to those who ditch the grass. If you make the switch, don't let your homeowners asso- ciation or code enforcement officers give you grief. Cal- ifornia law protects res- idents trying to be good drought citizens. Take shorter showers Shorter showers are an- other go-to for Californians to boast water savings, but it's easy to lose track of time while relaxing under the spray. Setting a timer or using colder water helps maintain discipline. Each minute the shower runs is another five gallons of wa- ter down the drain — less if you have low-flow show- erheads. Turning the water off when tending to your hair can save as much as 150 gallons every month. Why wash those dishes? You'll actually use less water in the dishwasher (full loads, of course) than washing pots and plates by hand. Buying efficient ma- chines can save as much as eight gallons a load. If you don't have a dishwasher, minimize running water by filling up basins with wa- ter to soak and rinse. Us- ing disposable plates won't necessarily save water be- cause paper production is among the biggest indus- trial guzzlers. Ask for that water Restaurants and bars aren't allowed to give you a glass of water unless you ask. That might only save a couple of gallons a day in some establishments, and the state can't put a number on it. This rule re- ally is about drilling home the conservation message everywhere you go, even when you're out for that nice meal. Tap water is still the most drought- friendly beverage to order: It takes 20 gallons of wa- ter to make a pint of beer and roughly two glasses of water goes into that glass of Diet Coke. DROUGHT ALL DRIED UP Want to save water? Kill the lawn, time your showers DAMIAN DOVARGANES — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Michael Korte walks on his brown lawn at his home in Glendora. ANDRE BYIK — DAILY NEWS North Valley Services clients participate in the NVS Olympics Thursday at Lely Park in Orland. Pictured, from le to right, are Lisa Tracy, Giovanni Ramirez, Trish Gosney, Brad Dudley, Rob Holseman, Fran Coles and Chris Larsen. NVS PAGE 9 FLIGHTS PAGE 9 » redbluffdailynews.com Friday, May 8, 2015 50CENTS AN EDITION OF THE CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD 7 58551 69001 9 Volume130,issue121 Good morning, thanks for subscribing. Janneen Blandino GOOD DEEDS Gerber students pay it forward Education B4 DONATION Tip-A-Cop fundraiser set for Saturday Lifestyles A5 FORECAST High: 81 Low: 54 A10 LiketheDailyNews on Facebook and stay in the loop on local news, sports and more. VISITFACEBOOK.COM/ RBDAILYNEWS LIKEUSON FACEBOOK