Arrived too late for this week’s paper:

Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Department log

Dec. 19

Copalis Beach

Caller slipped and fell, may have broken leg. Member of Ocean Shores Fire Dept. who lives near by will check.

Dec. 20

Copalis Beach

Warrant arrest. One in custody.

Copalis Beach

Caller reports dog left outside in cold.

from director Kelly Calhoun:

MOCLIPS – The year 2008 ends with another record breaker for the Museum of the North Beach.  Attendance was 3838 visitors, an increase of 171 over 2007 which was already a record number for the museum.  Our current economic condition and the severe weather did not seem to make as much of an impact for those visiting the North Beach.  

 Twenty-two volunteers kept the museum open during the course of the year totaling 948 hours.  Their enthusiasm gave our guests a receptive experience.  The museum could not function without their dedication.

 Our historical coverage extends from Ocean Shores to Taholah and east to Copalis Crossing.  Museum hours are 11:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday from November 1 to April 30 and Thursday through Monday May 1 to October 31.  Private tours are always welcomed and encouraged by calling the museum at 360-276-4441.

I’ve had some great ones sent my way, but this one from Lucy Vestal of a Moclips snowman is my favorite:

Kelly Calhoun of the Museum of the North Beach sent a batch of 50s/60s era Christmas photos. I don’t know about you, but this Santa terrifies me:

The Grays Harbor PUD says it has restored power to the North Beach, where hundreds were without power yesterday. The PUD says snow-laded trees fell on power lines, causing the outage.

from Marjorie Johnson this morning:

From Marjorie Johnson, in Pacific Beach:

Due to the unforeseen weather conditions the GHFD#8 Santa will not be touring in his fire truck.  Instead He will be at the North Beach Community Center (off of SR 109 in Pacific Beach) at 4pm with cookies, cocoa & gifts till 6pm.  Anyone with questions can call Head Elf Patsy Ohlsen at 276-4447.

Stephanie Allestad took this lovely photo of snow on Joe Creek in Pacific Beach this morning.