"Life is painting a picture, not doing a sum," said Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., a judge who might well have approved of the way kids at Altamont Elementary School assessed picture books.

ALTAMONT — Two men that police say have problems with heroin are suspected in an attempted burglary of the village’s self-service laundry.

One suspect has been charged and is out on bail, and another has been identified but not yet apprehended, according to Altamont police.

The Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center is looking for artists interested in participating in the 12th Annual Nature Art Exhibit, on display at the center from Saturday, March 7, through Saturday, March 28.

RAVENA — The Grace United Methodist Church at 16 Hillcrest Drive in Ravena is having a huge mid-winter book sale, with over 33,000 titles, as well as a mini rummage sale on several dates at the end of February.

To the Editor:

ALTAMONT — Joseph T. Knightes Jr., a devoted father, died on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. He was 29.

Mr. Knightes was born on Aug. 19, 1985 and raised in Guilderland and Altamont.

“Mammography saves lives and women should be proactive about seeking screening,” said Dr. Raymond in the release.

With 70 percent green space, Vincent Wolanin has declared the development will be totally tobacco free.