The Shores Insider
May, 2022
Presented by the Ocean Shores Branch of Greater Grays Harbor, Inc.
A Localized Voice for Business in Ocean Shores
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Shores Business News
Ocean Shores Community Directory Now Available
The City of Ocean Shores provides essential services to our citizens and is a partner with the community in making Ocean Shores an enjoyable place to live and work. To help fulfill this mission, the City Clerk’s Office has created a new City of Ocean Shores Community Directory that is available. Online link: Community tab (osgov.com)
The Community Directory has information on how to reach essential services in the City such as Fire, Police, Code Enforcement, the Library, etc., and other essential community services and recreational amenities such as the Coastal Interpretive Center, Grays Harbor Public Health, the Ocean Shores Community Club and Grays Harbor PUD. Stop by the Ocean Shores Fire Department or the Ocean Shores Public Library to get your free copy.
Ocean Shores Ribbon Cuttings
The City of Ocean Shores saw two new business ribbon cuttings this month. Salon by the Sea welcomed the one-year anniversary of Alexis Ketter’s beauty salon at 114 East Chance a La Mer NE, Suite 107 and the new Pizza Factory located at 131 E Chance a La Mer. Mayor pro-tem Bob Peterson and City Administrator Scott Andersen attended both events.
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Pizza Factory Ribbon Cutting |
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Salon by the Sea Ribbon Cutting |
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Spring Clean-Up Voucher Program
The City of Ocean Shores, in conjunction with LeMay Grays Harbor, is providing a voucher‐based Spring Cleanup program this year. The Spring Cleanup will allow an Ocean Shores residence, at no charge, to take up to one car, pickup, or small trailer of waste, up to one ton, and dispose of it at Lemay Grays Harbor Transfer Station in Montesano. Details associated with disposal limitations are shown on the voucher.
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This program will be available for use from May 2, 2022, to May 31, 2022. Voucher distribution will occur from April 25, 2022, through May 31, 2022, at the Ocean Shores Library and Convention Center’s Visitor Information Center during their regular business hours. Ocean Shores residents are asked to bring and display a copy of their most recent residential utility bill or a driver’s license with an Ocean Shores address to show residency and receive a voucher. One voucher per residence.
The Visitor Information Center is located inside the Convention Center at 120 W Chance a La Mer NW, and is open every day, except Tuesdays, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The Ocean Shores Library is located at 573 Pt. Brown Avenue NW and is open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday‐Saturday and from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday.
Program conditions are subject to change and other restrictions may apply. For more information on disposal eligibility, please contact LeMay Grays Harbor at (360) 533‐1251.
New Library Services for Zoom Users
The Ocean Shores Public Library has new state of the art Zoom equipment purchased from a Washington State Library ARPA Grant. Setup is easy and viewing is fabulous on the new 85” smart television screen. When reserving a meeting just ask the staff to reserve the Zoom equipment as well. For more information contact Keitha (360) 289-3919 and/or the library webpage at www.oslibrary.info.
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In Memory Of Steve Ensley
It saddens me deeply to notify the community that Steve Ensley passed away on the evening of May 3, 2022. I had the honor of working with Steve in both his professional capacities as well as on a personal level of friendship. Steve and Carol Ensley shared a life together for more than 50 years. They purchased property in our beautiful community in 1988 and became full time residents in 2004. Steve received his MBA and BBA from the University of Michigan. After which he spent 40 years in the private industry with a focus of finance and marketing.
After moving to the City of Ocean Shores, and becoming actively involved in the community, Steve dedicated five years as the director of the Ocean Shores Convention Center and the Finance Director for the City. This was during a time when the nation was going through an economic downturn.
During his tenure, Steve was instrumental in improving the City’s financial position by reducing debt, managing expenses, improving the City’s credit rating, and clean, timely audits for the Washington State Auditor’s Office. Steve restructured the Ocean Shores Convention Center debt to provide long-term viability. Steve worked in tandem with former Mayor, Crystal Dingler and former Police Chief, Mike Styner to ensure the City of Ocean Shores remained financially sound during such an uncertain time. Like Crystal, Steve made direct pivotal decisions on behalf of the City and community that setup the City of Ocean Shores to have the financial clarity we have today.
Most of you will remember Steve Ensley in his Council Member Position No. 5 capacity. What Steve brought to the dais and community was a clear and confident position on subjects that the Council were tasked with making decisions on. Without question the financial background Steve provided was the most influential to the City. Steve took time to articulate to the City Council and citizens his position on a variety of topics. Steve would educate all of us on the financial decisions that we were tasked with and how those decisions would directly impact the community. Steve’s opinions and positions, whether we agreed or disagreed, were respected by all those who worked with him.
From a personal perspective, Steve was always willing to take my calls, meet at any time, and just talk me through whatever topic was on my mind. I could always count on Steve’s friendship, thoughts, and insight. Steve helped me immensely when I became Mayor, genuinely wanting me to be successful. Steve would constantly check in on me even though he was fighting his own medical battles. I counted on Steve as a person that even when we disagreed, he graciously provided me with a civil debate. I will miss being able to talk to him about everything, both personally and professionally. Ocean Shores, in my opinion, has lost a true leader, neighbor and I have lost a dear friend. Please place his family and our community in your thoughts as we navigate this great loss.
-Jon Martin, Mayor of Ocean Shores
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Playtime Family Fun is your go-to stop for an exciting day in Ocean Shores! As a longtime staple in Ocean Shores since 1961, Playtime Family Fun has only had a small handful of owners in its history, one of those being Mike Doolittle.
For roughly 10 years, Mike has mastered the craft of creating a good time for visitors of all ages. Growing up, Mike's father was business partners with one of the previous owners, resulting in many happy memories in Mike's childhood.
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To find the most excitement, set your sights on the slick track that will certainly get your blood pumping. There's also the regular track for those wanting a slightly less wild of a ride. For a more leisurely activity, put your skills to the test playing a round of mini golf or send the kids down the super slide.
After checking off all the outdoor activities or if the day is rainy, head inside and go head-to-head on the always-popular electric bumper cars. Wrap up your day with a cup or cone of your favorite ice cream from the Peppermint Parlor. Painted hot pink, the Parlor offers over 40 different flavors of ice cream in addition to sorbet, sherbet, frozen yogurt, and soft-serve. Grab a tub to-go for a party or to simply satisfy your late night craving!
Thank you to Playtime Family Fun for providing visitors and locals a safe place to spend time with friends and family!
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All Ocean Shores events found here.
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How to Submit Your Own Grays Harbor Event to the Calendar
Please make sure to fill in as many fields as possible and add the keywords "Ocean Shores" to your event description!
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Greater Grays Harbor, Inc.
(360) 532-7888
506 Duffy St.
Aberdeen, WA 98537
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