GOODBYE SOLO

Saturday, October 3
Depot Theatre, Westport
8:00 PM
Rated R for Language

Winner of the Critics Prize at the Venice Film Festival. In one of the best-reviewed movies of the year -- see below -- two men forge an improbably friendship that will change both of their lives forever.Solo is a Senegalese cab driver working to provide a better life for his family. William is a tough Southern good ol' boy with a lifetime of regrets. Despite their differences, both men soon realize they need each other more than either of them will admit.

• "The best film in town" - Roger Ebert
• "Almost perfect" - New York Times
• "A film of great intelligence" - Slate
• "Stunning. Don't miss it" - Washington Post
• "The acting is flawless; the finale is a miracle" - Portland Oregonian

SUNSHINE CLEANING

Saturday, September 26
Depot Theatre, Westport
8:00 PM
Rated R for language, some sexuality and drug use

This indie comedy from the producers of Little Miss Sunshine was the hit of the Sundance Film Festival. A former high-school cheerleader starts a crime scene clean-up business in order to make some quick cash. Stars Academy Award nominee Amy Adams, Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt, and Academy Award winner Alan Arkin.

• "Really great - don't miss it" - Wall Street Journal
• "A funny, touching movie" - Rolling Stone
• "Smart and appealing" - USA Today
• "An endearing, offbeat drama" - Los Angeles Times
• "Razor-sharp performances from Adams and Blunt" - Chicago Reader

 There will be a volunteer meeting, Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at 7pm at the Tupper Lake VFW on Park St to help plan work on reopening the ski lift at the former Big Tupper Ski area.

 Port Henry will have a public informational meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7pm in the Port Henry Knights of Columbus building located at 4253 Main St, Port Henry, NY.  This meeting is to get public input for the dissolution study.

 Town clerks across the region are pointing out that folks 65 and older can purchase a lifetime fishing/hunting license for $50 which is great compared to an annual license price of $47.  The deadline is Sept. 30, 2009.  Why not pay $50 this year for the lifetime license and enjoy paying yourself $47/year in savings?

 This year's Essex County Fair in Westport, NY is on August 12 - 16.  Don't miss the rides and entertainment.

 The annual Willsboro Folkcraft Fair is going on today from 10am to 4pm.  It's held outdoors at the Point Rd sports fields.

 Folks,  don't forget Elizabethtown is hosting its annual E-town Day festivities Saturday, July 18, 2009.  Along with the usual town wide yard sale are a block dance, parade, and much more.  See you in Elizabethtown!

 A second public hearing on the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant will be held on Thursday, July 9 at 7:00pm.  The public hearing will be held in the old Essex County courthouse.  All residents of Elizabethtown are invited to attend and share their ideas, questions or concerns about the proposed sewage treatment plant which is planned for Woodruff Lane just off River Street, across from the Fire House. 

 Earlier this year, the National Association of Realtors® announced the 
launching of a weekly two-hour talk radio show, Real Estate Today.

On June 27, 2009 the show will begin airing in our region on 107.1 FM 
WNMR-FM, Saturdays from noon-2 p.m.