Week in Review: East Hampton Resident Talks Album Covers; Polar Bear Plunge Beached

News

Historic Gathering Takes Place in Wainscott for Spanish-Speaking Jehovah's Witnesses: First-ever two-day Spanish assembly held in Suffolk County drew about 1,000 Jehovah's Witnesses.

Polar Bear Plunge Needs New Beach After Hurricane: Annual fundraiser for the food pantries will likely take place in Amagansett, instead of East Hampton, on New Year's Day.

Sea Turtle Rescued off Louse Point: Riverhead Foundation says residents who reported the turtle saved its life; Rescue director hopes everyone will be on the lookout for 'cold-stunned' turtles this season.

Arts

Iconic Album Covers Subject of Berg Retrospective Show: Collection of the album covers John Berg designed on view at Guild Hall through Jan. 6.

Business

Gurney's Launches New Spa Product Line: New seaweed based products from Montauk hit the market this week.

Thanksgiving Leftovers? Try a Turkey Gobbler Sandwich: Rowdy Hall chef shares his recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers.

Crime

Police Up Charges for Driver in Early November Collision:Melanie S. Burkel is being held on bail after a felony reckless endangerment charge was filed on Nov. 16.

Perp Continues to Rummage Through Cars in Montauk: Police say there is a "strong likelihood" that the 30 or so reports made over the past month and a half are related.

Police Logs: Drunken Driver Detained on Deportation Order: An East Hampton resident is being held at the Suffolk County jail after being arrested on felony DWI charges.

Teens Accused of Amagansett Burglaries: Police say they entered one house through a skylight, and stole numerous bottles of hard liquor.

Government

Village Seeks to Landmark Timber-Frame Structures: Mixed reaction to program that village hopes will promote historic preservation on 25 individual properties.

Opinion

Quigley Thankful Despite Challenging Few Months: Town Deputy Supervisor looks back and gives thanks this holiday.

Springs Fire Department Thanks Area Businesses: Stores donated tools and supplies for donations to Superstorm Sandy victims.

: Town's CSEA worked alongside other unions in working toward recovery after Hurricane Sandy.

Schools

Sag Harbor School Board Seeks Public Input in Superintendent Search: Meetings set for Nov. 27 and 28, and district residents are encouraged to answer a survey as well.

Workshop at High School Will Tackle Cyber-Bullying: Social networking program scheduled in East Hampton for Dec. 3.

Sports

: Downtown Montauk Village was once again turned into a race course for Thanksgiving.

Volunteers in the News

Montauk Helps Feed Hurricane Victims on Thanksgiving: Community comes together to prepare holiday feast and send it to the Rockaways.

Generosity Ensures Complete Thanksgiving for Springs Families: One Amagansett resident answers the call and donates 25 turkeys; Others donate money and time in the holiday spirit.

Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund Created for Retired Educators: The New York State Retired Teachers' Association is reaching out to their peers hit by Hurricane Sandy.