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Openings at City Center Cinema de Lux.

Posted on August 28, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR SCREEN GEMS. from National Amusements. August 28, 2004: Suspect Zero, Hero, Anacondas and Superbabies open at the City Center theatres this weekend. The weekend schedule with scenarios follow:
SUSPECT ZERO — Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley star in this psychological drama about an FBI agent investigating a series of bizarre murders. But will the agent be able to track down this killer before “Suspect Zero” claims his next victim? Rated R

HERO — Jet Li stars as a gifted warrior seeking vengeance against a ruthless emperor for the annihilation of his people. From the producers of CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON. PG-13

ANACONDAS: The Hunt For The Blood Orchid — A group of scientists voyage down a dangerous jungle river in search of a legendary youth-preserving serum. What they don’t realize is that a family of giant snakes is very intent on keeping them away. PG-13

SUPERBABIES: Baby Geniuses 2 — The adventure continues with a new generation of talking toddlers trying to outsmart an evil villain who wants to control the world. PG

BABY PICTURES At CITY CENTER 15 Cinema de Lux The September 2 feature is “SUPERBABIES: Baby Geniuses 2”, Rated PG.

Saturday, August 28, 2004
Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (PG) –12:10;2:30;4:55;7:05;9:20;11:40 pm. ;
Collateral **(R) –6:40;9:20;11:50 pm. ;
Hero (PG-13) –12:30;2:55;5:20;7:45;10:10 pm;12:30 am. ;
Hero **(PG-13) –12:00;2:25;4:50;7:15;9:40 pm;12:00 am. ;
The Manchurian Candidate (R) –12:30;3:30;6:30;9:25 pm;12:20 am. ;
Benji Off the Leash! (PG) –12:00;2:20 pm. ;
Collateral (R) –1:00;4:00;7:10;9:50 pm;12:20 am. ;
Open Water (R) –12:50;3:00;5:05;7:25;9:40 pm;12:00 am. ;
Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (R) –11:45 pm. ;
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (PG-13) –12:25;2:55;5:25;7:55;10:20 pm;12:40 am. ;
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (G) –1:00;3:40;6:20;9:00;11:50 pm. ;
The Bourne Supremacy (PG-13) –4:40;7:20;9:55 pm;12:25 am. ;
Spider-Man 2 (PG-13) –12:15;3:15;6:15 pm. ;
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie (PG) –12:00;2:15;4:30 pm. ;
Without a Paddle (PG-13) –1:30;4:10;6:45;9:15 pm;12:00 am. ;
The Village (PG-13) –9:10 pm. ;
Alien vs. Predator (PG-13) –12:15;2:40;5:10;7:40;10:15 pm;12:40 am. ;
Suspect Zero (R) –12:05;2:30;5:00;7:30;10:00 pm;12:30 am. ;
Exorcist: The Beginning (R) –1:40;4:15;6:50;9:35 pm;12:10 am. ;

Sunday, August 29, 2004
Exorcist: The Beginning (R) –1:40;4:15;6:50;9:35 pm. ;
Alien vs. Predator (PG-13) –12:15;2:40;5:10;7:40;10:15 pm. ;
Suspect Zero (R) –12:05;2:30;5:00;7:30;10:00 pm. ;
Without a Paddle (PG-13) –1:30;4:10;6:45;9:15 pm. ;
The Village (PG-13) –9:10 pm. ;
Spider-Man 2 (PG-13) –12:15;3:15;6:15 pm. ;
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie (PG) –12:00;2:15;4:30 pm. ;
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (G) –1:00;3:40;6:20;9:00 pm. ;
The Bourne Supremacy (PG-13) –4:40;7:20;9:55 pm. ;
The Manchurian Candidate (R) –12:30;3:30;6:30;9:25 pm. ;
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (PG-13) –12:25;2:55;5:25;7:55;10:20 pm. ;
Benji Off the Leash! (PG) –12:00;2:20 pm. ;
Open Water (R) –12:50;3:00;5:05;7:25;9:40 pm. ;
Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (PG) –12:10;2:30;4:55;7:05;9:20 pm. ;
Collateral (R) –1:00;4:00;7:10;9:50 pm. ;
Collateral **(R) –6:40;9:20 pm. ;
Hero **(PG-13) –12:00;2:25;4:50;7:15;9:40 pm. ;
Hero (PG-13) –12:30;2:55;5:20;7:45;10:10 pm. ;

Monday, August 30, 2004
Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (PG) –12:10;2:30;4:55;7:05;9:20 pm. ;
Hero (PG-13) –12:30;2:55;5:20;7:45;10:10 pm. ;
Collateral **(R) –6:40;9:20 pm. ;
Hero **(PG-13) –12:00;2:25;4:50;7:15;9:40 pm. ;
The Manchurian Candidate (R) –12:30;3:30;6:30;9:25 pm. ;
Collateral (R) –1:00;4:00;7:10;9:50 pm. ;
Benji Off the Leash! (PG) –12:00;2:20 pm. ;
Open Water (R) –12:50;3:00;5:05;7:25;9:40 pm. ;
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (G) –1:00;3:40;6:20;9:00 pm. ;
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (PG-13) –12:25;2:55;5:25;7:55;10:20 pm. ;
The Bourne Supremacy (PG-13) –4:40;7:20;9:55 pm. ;
Spider-Man 2 (PG-13) –12:15;3:15;6:15 pm. ;
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie (PG) –12:00;2:15;4:30 pm. ;
Without a Paddle (PG-13) –1:30;4:10;6:

Courtney’s Clout Wins Finals Berth for Nauts, 2-1

Posted on August 28, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR PRESS BOX. Special to WPCNR from Jen Carlo. August 28, 2004 (Edited): The NY/NJ Juggernaut (2-1) looked to move into the Championship series by facing the Akron Racers (1-2) in an all-or-nothing match up at Firestone Stadium. The Scott duo proved to be the definitive force of the contest, as the Nauts edged the Racer 2-1. Amanda Scott (2-0) pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts and Courtney Scott (1-for-2) shifted the tempo of the game with one swing of her bat in the fourth inning to send a McArthur pitch over the left field fence. You can hear all the championship action Saturday night at 7 on Pro Sports Radio worldwide at http://www.npf.prosportsradio.com.

The Nauts will face the equally amazing and dangerous New England Riptide for the Championship Game One this evening, as the Riptide beat Peaches James Friday night on a three-run homer by Jess Allister in the first inning, after shocking the Thunder’s Christa Williams Thursday night, 4-2 on Tara Knudson’s grand slam in the first. The Riptide in their first season in New England have already shown they are not the el foldo Red Sox.

The Nauts and the Riptide have played very evenly against each other this season, their most memorable game being the 27 inning marathon in June, where Kaci Clark pitched 22 innings. The Nauts were extended to Friday’s game when the Racers’ Nikki Myers beat them 3-1, Thursday evening.

Rain and lightning was the first obstacle standing in the Juggernaut path,
causing over a two hour rain delay. However, it did not affect the
Juggernaut who jumped out early to take the lead in the top of the second
inning. Nauts third baseman Laura Harms (2-for-3, RBI) stepped up with her
first hit of the playoffs to score Lisa Iancin (1-for-2, R) with a hard
single to right field with two outs.

The Racers quickly answered with a run of their own in the bottom of the
third inning. Brandi Stuart (1-for-2) led off the inning with a single that
snuck past the diving Juggernaut second baseman Carri Leto and into right
field. Racer Heather Wright and advanced Stuart into scoring position with
the Racers’ offensive MVP Iyah McMichael (2-for-3) coming to bat. McMichael
produced and put the Racers on the board with a single to center field to
score Stuart, tying the game at one a piece.

The spark the Juggernaut needed came with one swing in the top of the fourth
inning. Juggernaut Gina Oaks (1-for-2) led off the inning by drawing a walk.
She was moved into scoring position by a deep sacrifice fly ball by Iancin.
Coming to bat with two outs, Juggernaut C. Scott blasted a two-run home run
over the left field fence to put the Juggernaut on top, 3-1.

The Racers tried their best to not let the prior inning be their ultimate
defeat. Racer Treena Peel (1-for-3) kept her playoff hot streak going by
leading off the inning with a single. One batter later, Nicole Tromboli was
tagged out at first due to a base running error. However, heads up base
running by Peel allowed her to score while all the Juggernaut attention was
drawn to first base which allowed the Racers to pull within one.

The lead paired with the dominant performance by the Scott sister’s was too
much for the Racers to overcome. With a pop out to third base as the final
out, the Juggernaut was the first team of the NPF to advance to the
Championship Series. That series will also be a three game series with the
first game scheduled for tomorrow at 7:00 pm at Firestone Stadium. The Nauts
will play the winner of the Texas Thunder/New England Riptide game.

For complete stories on all the NPF playoff games, with box scores, go to
http://www.profastpitch.com/news/?id=6116

Tom Roach In Charge. Paul Wood Backup. Mayor a Cell-Call Away.

Posted on August 26, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. By John F. Bailey. August 26, 2004: Councilman Tom Roach, President of the Common Council, will chair the Work Session this evening, which will feature a presentation of a project involving condominiums on Hamilton Avenue as its main highlight. Roach chairs the meeting in the absence of the traveling Mayor, Joseph Delfino. While Mayor Delfino is away from the city, Mr. Roach is by City Charter the Acting Mayor.

Mr. Roach explained to WPCNR that the day-to-day business of the city is being handled by Paul Wood, the Acting Executive Officer and the various commissioners. However, Roach said, he as Acting Mayor stands by in case a signature is needed or to issue proclamations, as he said, “such as I could declare a John Bailey Day,” for example. I suggested to Mr. Roach that he direct Mr. Wood to return phone calls from the press, since he has not done so since the Mayor left the country. Mr. Roach chuckled.

Asked who would make decisions in case of a major fast-breaking disaster or unforeseen event, Roach said the city AEO, Mr. Wood, would most likely be in touch with Mayor Delfino via cellphone to keep the Mayor informed or for direction and decision-making if needed, should Commissioners need to be directed or strategies selected.

The evening Agenda

This evening the Council agenda is as follows, actually out on the city website Thursday morning considerably earlier than it appeared in the past under Mr. Wood’s predecessor.

1. Communication from Corporation Counsel in relation to amending the Zoning Ordinance to establish Assisted Living Facilities as a principal permitted use in certain zoning districts.

2. Communication from Chairman of the Planning Board

3. Resolution setting a public hearing for September 7, 2004 in relation to amending the Zoning Ordinance to establish Assisted Living Facilities as a principal permitted use in certain zoning districts.

4. Communication from Commissioner of Public Safety recommending acceptance of a charitable donation from Fenway Charitable Foundation of audiovisual equipment

5. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains, a donation from Fenway Charitable Foundation in the amount of approximately $15,000 in support of the construction and equipping of an Emergency Operations Center in the Public Safety building.

6. Communication from Commissioner of Public Safety recommending acceptance of a charitable donation from New York Power Authority for the purchase and installation of audiovisual equipment

7. Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept, on behalf of the City of White Plains, a donation from New York Power Authority in the amount of $17,000 to be used to purchase and install audiovisual equipment in an Emergency Operations Center in the Public Safety building.

Items for Discussion:

8. Hamilton Condominiums regarding site plan and special permit

9. 235-245 Main Street regarding application for a license to install signage encroaching on and above public property

10. Final amendment to Budget regarding Parking Department

11. Capital Project – Miscellaneous Water Reconstruction

Amazing Amanda Aces Akron, 2-0 on Kellie Klout, Venus Rip.

Posted on August 25, 2004 by John Bailey

WPCNR PRESS BOX. Special to WPCNR from Jen Carlo, Akron, Ohio. (Edited) August 25, 2004, UPDATED 8/26, 9 :00 A.M. E.D.T.: The first ever National Pro Fastpitch Championship kicked off its inaugural season’s semifinal series today at Firestone Stadium at Akron, Ohio. In the first contest of the night, the second place Akron Racers (37-23) faced off against the NY/NJ Juggernaut (37-23). Both teams finished with identical records, but the Racers edged out the Juggernaut in head-to-head record during regular season play which awarded them second place.

The Nauts won, 2-0 on a sacrifice fly by Kellie Wilkerson in the fourth that narrowly missed being a three-run homer, and a rip up the middle by Venus Taylor in the sixth for an insurance run. It was a game that had everything a big ball game has: great defensive plays. Timely hitting, and masterful clutch pitching by the A- Arm, Amanda Scott. The Blonde Who Rules the World pitched a 3-hitter.

In the nightcap Playoff, Texas defeated New England, 4-1. For the story on the Thunder win, go to http://profastpitch.com/news/?id=6093

The Amazing A: Number 36 had the bigtime fastball crackling at 65 Miles Per hour, backed by a change-up of 47 miles an hour measured in the 6th inning on the JUGS Gun that kept the Racers idling the entire game in Wednesday night’s opener. Photo, Courtesy, NY-NJ Juggernaut.

The game started out as a pitching duel between the Juggernaut’s Amanda Scott (1-0), the league leader in regular season wins with 15, and the Racer’s Brandee McArthur (12-7) (0-1). The game remained scoreless until the Nauts bats came alive in the fourth inning behind Scott’s 9 strikeout performance.

Lauren Bauer (3-for-4) led the Juggernaut offense on their way to take the lead in the series.

The Kel Kills ‘Em: Kellie Wilkerson beat the Racers with her bat on a blast to deep right in the fourth (after a bunt attempt) that Trina Peel robbed her of a home run on, and the hustling, heady Lyndsey Klein tagged up and scored from second on the catch for a 1-ZIP lead. Then Kellie robbed Dena Degan of tying single in the last of the fourth by a shoestring catch “snow-cone” in the bottom of the inning. Akron Manager Judy Martino argued vehemently the ball was trapped. Sportscasters on the scene agreed it was a catch. File Photo, Courtesy, NY-NJ Juggernaut.

The Juggernaut’s first run came off a sacrifice fly by Kellie Wilkerson (0 for 0) as she sent the Racer’s right fielder Peel through the outfield fence to bring the ball back into the park. A two-base tag up on the play by Lyndsey Klein (1-for-3) put the Juggernaut up 1-0 in the top of the fourth. An incredible piece of baserunning. According to the play-by-play, Klein was able to score because Peel having fallen through the fence was unable to get up to make a relay. Judy Martino, Akron manager argued vehemently on the play that Klein should have been held to third.

The Juggernaut put the pressure on the Racers once again in the top of the sixth inning. Wilkerson drew a walk to lead off the inning. Pinch hitter Lisa Iancin, with a perfectly executed sacrifice bunt, advanced the runner into scoring position. Venus Taylor (1-for-3) pushed across the second run for the Juggernaut with a single up the middle, plenty of insurance for Scott, the Nauts ace.

The Racer’s final threat (only the second of the game) came in the bottom of the seventh inning after a
single by Peel (2-for-3). Akron looked to Heather Wright (0 for 2) to keep the rally alive. But the Juggernaut quickly quieted the Racers by ending the inning, and the game, with a double play.

The Nauts played flawless defense in the game, including a diving catch by right fielder Kellie Wilkerson with two outs and two runners on base to prevent the game being tied or possibly had Kellie missed the ball, gone ahead.

There was also strong game catching by Amanda’s sister, Courtney Scott, who strategized against Iyhia McMichael, the league’s leading hitter beautifully.

The Juggernaut will look to eliminate the possibility of a Game 3 tomorrow against the Racers, which would allow them to advance directly to the Championship Series. The game will be played at Firestone Stadium in Akron , Ohio . The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Probable starters are Kaci Clark for the Nauts and Nikki Myers for the Racers. The game will be netcast worldwide on www.npf.prosportsradio.com. beginning at 5:45 P.M. E.D.T.

The Graceful Grandstand of Historic Firestone Stadium, Akron, Ohio, built 1925: Site of the NPF Playoff & Championship Series. The Stadium recalls ball from a bygone era with warm cozy concrete, jury box bleachers and a churchlike atmpsphere. The Juggernauts need a win Thursday to go to the Championship Series. Photo Capture from The Charles E. Phipps Company website, Renovators of the Stadium.