On Saturday, May 16, 2015, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Parks Bureau and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation held the 5th Annual Basketball Challenge. 50 children, ages 7-14, participated in the skills competition held at George Lane Park, 5520 West Avenue L-8, Quartz Hill. The participants were welcomed by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich’s Field Deputy Norm Hickling, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Commander Henry Romero and Parks Bureau Captain Holly Perez as well as Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Regional Recreation Director Gary Dickerson. First, second and third place trophies were awarded in each division. The participants were each given a t-shirt and treated to sodas, hot dogs, popcorn, chips, cake and cookies. There were many raffle prizes that were donated by local businesses and given to those lucky enough to have their number drawn. Deputy Chris Deaville, who coordinates this annual event, said that this event only happens with the support of Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich and the assistance of the community. Contributors such as Antelope Valley Ford and Antelope Valley Chevrolet, Coca-Cola Distributors, Der Wienerschnitzel, In-n-Out Burgers, Shakeys Pizza, Mulligan’s Family Fun Center and other local businesses make this event possible. Parents of many of the participants commented on the great time they and their children had and how they’re looking forward to participating next year. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Departments Parks Bureau is dedicated to providing a safe and drug free environment at all Los Angeles County Parks. Providing Public Safety for Parks * Parks Bureau of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department polices 177 county parks, golf courses and special event venues throughout Los Angeles County: Website: http://www.Parks.lasd.org LASD Text & Email (Register at http://www.Nixle.com : http://local.nixle.com/lasd---parks-bureau-los-angeles-county-sheriff/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LASDParksBureau Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParksLASD LASD HEADQUARTERS: Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau - Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 323-267-4800 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.lasd.org Follow us at: Text and Emails, LASD HQ: http://www.Nixle.com http://nixle.com/lasd----hq-newsroom-shb-los-angeles-county-sheriff/ Twitter: @LASDHQ http://twitter.com/LASDHQ Twitter: @LASDtalk https://twitter.com/LASDTalk Twitter: @LASDvideos https://twitter.com/LASDvideos Twitter: @LASDespanol https://twitter.com/LASDespanol Facebook LASD HQ: http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment Instagram LASD Photos: http://instagram.com/LASDHQ Pinterest LASD Photos : http://pinterest.com/lacountysheriff/ YouTube LASD Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/LACountySheriff/videos?view=0 Alert LA County: Telephone emergency mass notification system http://www.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/alertla SNAP LA County: Specific Needs Disaster Voluntary Registry http://snap.lacounty.gov/ Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Headquarters Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan. "If You See Something, Say Something" LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org Jim McDonnell, Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
