Area Information Elma, WA around 1898 to 1900 Main Street Looking East From 5th Street By Luke Bailey Image 2010 “Satsop Development Park was the winner of the Governor’s 2004 Economic Development Award for Infrastructure.” Innovative features in a unique setting Find out more today about Satsop Development Park, recently designated one of the top 10 industrial and office parks in Washington state for 2005 by Washington CEO magazine. Exceptional features include: Diversely routed fiber optics Only 5 minutes from Elma off Highway 12 Unlimited bandwidth potential Intercom phone system serving 20,000 ports 24/7 network monitoring, resolution & assistance Exceptional security in location and buildings Uninterruptible AC power system Room for all types of businesses to grow Back-up generators Regional workforce of over 68,000 people Visit our website: www.satsop.com 1.866.5SATSOP or 360.482.1600 [email protected] Grays Harbor Public Development Authority An economic powerhouse creating jobs and investment in Grays Harbor TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome From the Elma Chamber of Commerce ......4 Elma Government & Community Services ........... 5 The Elma Microtel Inn & Suites .......................... 6 Chamber Parks & Recreation Elma & East County ....... 7-13 Of Elma Washington ~ Now and Then ............. 15-22 ELMA SCHOOL DISTRICT #68 ...................... 22-23 Commerce Quarter Midget Racing ......................... 25 Welcomes Sprint Car Racing and the World of Outlaws .... 26 You to Community Events ........................... 27-28 The Elma Murals of Elma ............................. 30-31 Map of Elma ................................... 32 Community Census and Demographics ~ Elma ............. 33-35 Business & Shopping Directory .............. 37-43 The Elma Chamber of Commerce Expresses Special Tom Rose Thanks to All Those Who Helped Make This 1912 Photo of Elma from atop Strawberry Publication Possible. Hill looking south & use of his photo collection Luke Bailey ~ Author & Area Concierge Richard Cabe History, Photos, Cover Graphic Design with 1912 Picture of Camp Saginaw Timber Company. Photo, Comprehensive Recreation Guide & Tourism All of You Whom Purchased Advertsing Space and efforts. Made Production of the Visitors Guide Possible Elma Timberland Regional Library copyright© 2005 all rights reserved. No part of this Friends of the Elma Library publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form Elma's History "Dedicated to Nellie (Mrs. Iver) by any means, electronic or mechanical, including Thomas & Marcia Rae Wells whose untiring efforts photocopy, recording or any information retrieval system, made it possible" to bring the history of Elma to light without permission in writing from the author: Luke in the community. Old photos of Elma, Trains, School Bailey of Image Flowers & Fine Chocolates PO Box 1369 Elma WA 98541. and Town. Elma School District #68 While every effort ihas been made to ensure the accuracy Printing ~ Debi Hendrickson of the information contain herein, neither author, editor, Tami Hickle ~ Elma Eagles Sign Dedication printers nor the Elma chamber of Commerce assume any liability. G. H. County Fairgrounds The information appearing in this publication has been Paula Jones ~ Fairgrounds History & Pictures provided by the Image Flowers & Fine Chocolates and all Barbra Smith & Debbie Adolphsen ~ Tourism suggestions & corrections of errors should be directed to Chris Brown them at PO Box 1369 Elma WA 98541 or 360/482-2044. Layout preparations and untiring assistance with Mary Stevenson production & proofing this magazine. Sales Associate Mike Troy & Brownfield Promotions Grays Harbor Properties "The Evolution of Sprint Car Racing & The World of 302 S. 4th, PO Box 98 Satsop, WA 3-98583 Outlaws" and "What Sprint Car Racing Has Become" Bus. 360-249-5510 Toll Free 800-535-0710 Jim & Renee Volz Res. 360-482-6279 Mobile 360-470-3234 I -5 Quarter Midget Information Carol Smith Proofing Expertise & Advertising Efforts www.liveinwesternwashington.com Stephanie Aho Proofing An independently owned and operated member of WELCOME FROM THE ELMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ― Mission Statement‖ With pride, we serve as a resource and communication center for local businesses, striving to be actively involved within the community, focusing on economic development, tourism promotion, business and community events as well as merchant activities, business education coordination and community hospitality. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES: $25.00 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP MICRO BUSINESSES (0-3 EMPLOYEES) & NON PROFIT $75.00 FOR SMALL BUSINESS(4-24 EMPLOYEES) $200.00 FOR LARGE BUSINESS (25 OR MORE EMPLOYEES) Elma Chamber of Commerce www.elmachamber.org 117 NORTH 3RD STREET P.O. BOX 798 ELMA, WA 98541 Phone: (360)482-3055 **** Fax: (360)482-2068 OFFICIALS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT – JASON OLSEN JAMI HANSEN VICE PRES.– JAMI HANSEN JIM BEERBOWER SECRETARY – STEPHANIE AHO MELODY WARREN TREASURER - JANETTE ZWARUN CHRIS BROWN LUKE BAILEY CHAMBER STAFF VOLUNTEER ~ LUKE BAILEY TOURISM REPRESENTATIVE VOLUNTEER ~ JULIEANN BAILEY DEBBIE ADOLPHSEN THE ELMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECOGNIZES BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE ELMA COMMUNITY FOR THEIR TREMENDOUS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, SERVICE & SUPPORT, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND IMPROVING COMMUNITY PRIDE AND RESPECTABILITY. THE 2004 RECOGNITION AWARDS GO TO: CITIZEN OF THE YEAR FOR 2004 ELMA SCHOOL DISTRICT DEBBIE ADOLPHSEN EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR AWARD KATHY BUTORAC, SHEILA WELLS, LONG-TERM DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF THE CHRISTI KERSHAW YEAR FOR 2004 MACK MOXLEY STUDENT OF THE YEAR KAYLA NAUMAN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FOR 2004 PRESIDENTS AWARD WSCO PETROLEUM JIM BEERBOWER Farm Animals ~ Horses ~ Dogs ~ Cats ~ Etc. SATCO WEST Feed * Seed * Fertilizer Satellite Sales New & Used Pet Supplies * Tack Don Simpson Tues. - Sat.: 8AM to 5PM 360.482.5936 Monday: 9AM to 5PM 115 4th Street N. ~ PO Box 1053 Elma, WA 98541 424 N. 2nd Elma, WA Elma City Government & Community Services City of Elma ........................................................360/482-2212 Funeral Chapel Mayor Dave Osgood Whiteside ....................................................... 360/482-2032 Mayor Pro Tem Harry Henneck Or .......................................................... 800/286-9582 Council Members Councilman Harry Henneck Housing Councilman Jim Hill GH Housing Authority ................................... 360/532-0570 Councilwoman Norma Johanson Library Councilwoman Debbie Sadler Timberland Regional Library ........................ 360/482-3737 Councilwoman Debbie Thurman City Clerk ......................................................360/482-2212 Licensing & Auto Tabs Court Clerk ...................................................360/482-2603 Venture Bank ................................................. 360/482-3333 Community Development ............................360/482-4482 Washington State Licensing .......................... 360/533-9329 Public Works Jim Starks ..............................360/482-3151 Vehicle licensing only ................................... 360/249-4232 Business Licensing ~ Elma ............................ 360/482-2212 Utility Services City of Elma Water and Sewer .......................360/482-2212 Local Area Code & Area Prefix CenturyTel Telephone ....................................800/201-4099 Area Code 360 Cascade Natural Gas .......................................800/244-4351 Prefix Comcast Television Cable ..............................888/266-2278 Montesano .................................................. 249 Grays Harbor Public Utility District ...............800/562-7726 Elma ........................................................... 482 Garbage Collection McCleary .................................................... 495 Oakville ...................................................... 273 LeMay Enterprises .......................................360/533-1251 Chamber of Commerce Social Services Elma Chamber of Commerce Local Tourism Elma Food Bank information ......................... 360/482-2212 Elma & East County area ..................... 360/482-3055 Senior Citizen Center ..................................... 360/482-2377 Coastal Community Action Program ............. 800/828-4883 Grays Harbor County Tourism ..................360/532-1924 Tourism ..........................................................360/482-2651 Schools & College Emergency Numbers Elma School District #68 Fire ................................................................................. 911 Superintendent ............................................... 360/482-2822 Business .........................................................360/482-2812 Elementary School ......................................... 360/482-2632 Elma Police .................................................................... 911 Middle School ................................................ 360/482-2237 Business .........................................................360/482-3131 High School ................................................... 360/482-3121 Grays Harbor County Sheriff ......................................... 911 Washington State University Business .........................................................360/249-3711 Cooperative Extension ................................... 360/482-2934 Non-emergency ..............................................800/281-6944 Grays Harbor Community College Simpson Education Center ............................. 360/482-2743 State Patrol ....................................................................