On November 12, Chi Walthery’s art class at St. John's Lutheran Church in Altamont entered the Halloween Envelope Art contest put on by The Edward Gorey House. One student won an Honorable Mentioned and Walthery held a party.
Randi Smith, former chief fiscal officer of the New York State Weatherization Directors Association, is headed to prison, as is her son, for stealing from the organization.
As Western Turnpike Rescue Squad closes its doors, its operations taken over by the town of Guilderland, the Altamont Rescue Squad looks to the future.
The Guilderland Senior Services is offering the following activities the week of Nov. 26. Call the senior office at 518-280-7607 with any questions or for information.
The Guilderville swim team — made up of girls from Guilderland and Voorheesville — competed last weekend at the state competition at Ithaca College in Ithaca.
Colorful costumes and traditional dance were part of the Diwali celebration on Nov. 3 as Indian Americans gathered at the Guilderland YMCA. The autumn festival of lights symbolizes the victory of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.