TORRANCE TRIBUNE December 22, 2016 Page 3 17-1306ps_sby-ie-17-006 ©2016 lacmta Go Metro for the Holidays Whether you’re shopping, attending a holiday event or entertaining out-of-town visitors, avoid the tra;c and parking hassles by going Metro. With six rail lines and nearly 200 bus routes stretching across LA County, we’ve got your trip covered. Metro is Made for New Year’s Going to the Rose Parade or Rose Bowl Game? Make it easy…Go Metro! With numerous bus and rail options available, you can start the New Year with stress-free travel. And if you’re celebrating during the holidays, you can get home safely with free service on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. New U-Pass Program Aimed at College Students Metro recently launched a program that upgrades an existing student’s college ID into a transit pass through a special sticker with smart-chip technology. U-Pass is a safe, speedy and secure way to travel to and from school with unlimited rides on all Metro Rail and bus lines. To >nd out if your college is participating, visit metro.net/college or contact your school’s transit administrator. Take a Tour of Metro Rail Did you know you can ride directly to popular Southern California destinations, such as downtown Santa Monica, Universal Studios and Grand Central Market on Metro Rail? Learn how to get started with a FREE guided tour of the Metro Expo, Red or Purple Lines. You’ll get useful tips on how to plan your trip, buy a pass, and ride the Metro Rail and bus system. To reserve your spot, visit metro.net/tours. metro.net @metrolosangeles losangelesmetro Up and Adam Volunteers Honored at Torrance-South Bay YMCA’s 70th Annual Dinner Last month, the Torrance-South Bay YMCA honored its exemplary volunteers during the 70th Annual Volunteer Celebration and Recognition Dinner at the Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach. The Y’s work to promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility would not be possible without the dedication of more than 1,600 volunteers who generously give of their time each year. Hosted by Board Chair Sharon Kalani, this special event featured awards for Youth Leadership, Program Service, Family of the Year, Service Above Self, Good Neighbor and Community Partnership. Recipients were nominated by staff, fellow volunteers and YMCA members. Awards were presented by teens in the Y’s Model Legislature & Court program. Over 300 volunteers, awardees, donors, YMCA staff and special guests attended the festive evening. List of Award-Winners: Niko Peters: Youth Service Award David Rauch: Program Service Award The Delorme Family: Family of the Year Award Ralph Scriba and Neil Swartz: Service Above Self Award Joeann Valle: Good Neighbor Award Northrop Grumman: Community Partnership Award Losses Plague Torrance Before Christmas Break By Adam Serrao The Torrance Tartars have begun their quest to repeat as Pioneer League champions this year. In a season that is already 10 games into the making, the Tartars and head coach Paul Nitake have experienced mixed results. A 4-6 record may not be exactly where the team would ideally like to be heading into this year’s Christmas break, but a win against the Mira Costa Mustangs last Tuesday night could have certainly done its part to dull that pain. Unfortunately for Torrance, the Mustangs came out firing in the first half of play and jumped out to an early lead. The Bay League team was able to coast to a 64-40 victory from there, putting a sour taste on the Tartars’ tongue before the team returns to action at the end of the month. A game that was full of ups and downs for the Tartars saw the team keep things close as early as the first quarter of play. A back-andforth game in the first half had the Tartars take a one-point lead with just under five minutes remaining in the second quarter. Logan Young was the star of the night for Torrance, on his birthday, nonetheless. Despite Young’s aggressive play in the first half, the Tartars’ defensive effort was held in question. In the final minutes of the first half, Mira Costa was able to rattle off a 9-0 run to take an eight-point advantage into the break. “Our defense gave up a lot of put-backs early on,” explained Nitake of his young team. “We played too much one on one--we should have moved the ball better.” Getting a young team on the same page early in a season is something that isn’t necessarily easy to do. After all, the Tartars only have four seniors this season after graduating 10 from last year’s team. “It’s a learning experience for the underclassmen,” Nitake continued. “Everyone is trying to find their way.” The output from Young, a junior, was certainly a positive sign for Nitake and the Tartars. His 11 points on the night were enough to lead the team, but not enough to save Torrance in the second half of play. The Tartars were dominated inside on the night, most specifically by opposing big man Cameron Steen. Steen scored 14 points in the second half alone to go with nine rebounds. Despite the loss, the Tartars remain in the mix for in the Pioneer League before league play has even begun. After a short two-week break, Torrance will return to action in the Rancho Mirage Holiday Invitational and look to get things back on track. A date with West High will soon follow when league play starts in the first week of January. North High One of the Pioneer League’s most successful teams this season so far has been the North High Saxons. With a swarming defense and key offensive pieces that get the job done, North has made a name for itself in this young season. Unfortunately every Pioneer League team’s weakness is a matchup with a Bay League opponent. Last Wednesday night Community Briefs Pregnancy Help Center Celebrates 40 Years in Torrance The Pregnancy Help Center in Torrance recently held its 40th Anniversary Holiday Celebration, the final event of this milestone year. Over 70 guests and supporters gathered to celebrate the Center’s 40 years serving the South Bay with free services like pregnancy and STI testing, and ultrasound exams. Back in April, the Torrance Chamber of Commerce also honored the Center with a ribbon-cutting celebration. Pregnancy Help Center Board--L to R Adrienne Gross, Executive Director; Gary Meyer, Board Treasurer; Carol Shafer, Board Member; Jeanne McLeod, Board President; Jeannine Lochtenberg, Board Member; Jessica Perry, Board Member. Like Us on Facebook We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Herald Publications Holiday Schedule Our offices will be closed the following days for the holidays. Friday, December 23 | Monday, December 26 | Friday, December 30 See Up and Adam, page 6
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