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Jackson County sheriff’s Sgt. Shawn Richards (left) takes Daren Gomez (center left), Daniel Mark (center right) and Chris Balfour of the Citizens Academy class along the Rogue River to learn about the Jackson County search and rescue team’s water rescues. During the Citizens Academy class at TouVelle State Park in Central Point on Saturday, the Jackson County search and rescue team showcased various techniques used in finding people who are lost or in need of a water rescue. By Cara Denney of the Daily Courier TOUVELLE STATE PARK — Knowing what the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office does is the No. 1 reason people give for taking part in a program known as Citizens Academy. On Saturday, the goal was to learn about search and rescue services. Meeting at TouVelle State Park, participants got hands-on practice with drones, horses, dogs and even a boat ride on the river. Read More » More Front Page News Stories Public input sought on Upper Rogue River uses Cougars lock up playoff berth (Prep roundup) Illinois Valley’s Braedan Lapora (left) tags out Bonanza’s Adam Gardiner on a failed steal attempt. The Cougars swept a doubleheader from the Antlers in Cave Junction on Friday to secure a berth in the 2A/1A state playoffs later this month. Daily Courier Illinois Valley sealed a berth in the state playoffs by taking both games of a District 6 doubleheader from Bonanza on Friday in Cave Junction. The Cougars cruised to a 10-0 win in the opener and 16-6 in the nightcap. The top two teams in District 6 automatically earn a spot in the Class 2A/1A state playoffs. Illinois Valley (13-4, 9-2) clinched second place Friday by sweeping Bonanza (7-8, 5-5), which will end up third. Read More » More Local Sports Stories NV’s Champion is a champion again (Prep track and field) Police reports Grants Pass Police Department Police responded to a report of plywood falling from a pickup truck and damaging another vehicle Saturday morning on Redwood Highway near Redwood Avenue. One man was arrested on a warrant and another man was cited for driving with a suspended license and no insurance. ——— Read More » Birds & Brews coming up The Southern Oregon bluegrass quartet, The Rosa Lees, bring their old-time music to Birds & Brews at the Deer Creek Center in Selma on May 18. Daily Courier Get a start on summer at Birds & Brews, the annual fundraiser for the Siskiyou Field Institute. The May 18 family event, open from 1-6 p.m., is being held at the Deer Creek Center, 1241 Illinois River Road in Selma. New this year, on-site camping the night before allows visitors to more easily join the dawn bird walk and mid-morning hike around the property. Read More » More Entertainment Stories 3 nights of rodeo coming to the Jackson County Expo Youth Symphony and Orchestra spring concerts next weekend Classes Games gallery Daily Courier video Car crashes into historic Redwood Empire sign This video has no audio.Inside Police reports Editorial: Oregon Caves Chateau is a treasure worth saving Cougars lock up playoff berth (Prep roundup) Open house set at Pregnancy Care Center (Business Buzz) Birds & Brews coming up More News » Celebrate Your Graduate With traditional graduation ceremonies and events cancelled around the county, you can Celebrate Your Graduate in the Daily Courier’s special keepsdake pages for local 2020 graduates FREE! 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County Races Rafferty challenging Myers for county clerk More County Races » City Races Running unopposed: Anderson is emphasizing his business credentials More City Races » Ballot Measures Latest proposed public safety levy for the county is fifth since 2012 More Ballot Measures »Click here for detailsHugh Gillis wins Pick ’N’ Roll contest After having two of his Final Four teams lose in the first round, Hugh Gillis thought his bracket in the Daily Courier’s Pick ’N’ Roll contest, sponsored by Affordable Truck & RV, was destined to lose. But the Grants Pass resident correctly picked Baylor to beat Gonzaga in Monday’s NCAA men’s basketball championship, giving him the most points in the Pick ’N’ Roll contest and the $250 grand prize. Gillis won because many entrants chose Gonzaga to win the title and few picked Baylor. "I like to go with the underdog," he said. "I liked the way (Baylor) played. I saw them a couple times this season. They play great defense." Gillis also got a little lucky that almost no one picked the first-round upsets that derailed two of his Final Four picks, Texas and San Diego State. "After they lost, I figured I was out of it," he said. But Gillis, unlike nearly every other entrant in the contest, correctly picked Oregon State to make it to the Elite Eight. "I’m a Beaver believer," he said. "I’m one of those guys always wearing the OSU hat.” Gillis won the contest with 395 points out of a possible 595. Pick ’N’ Roll entrants receive points for each correct pick they make in the tournament. Tex Goldfein of Medford finished second with 385 points, and Bill Cowell of Rogue...