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4A • August 12, 2016 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com Views from the Rock A taste of Chicago in Manzanita J im Mudd knows his Chicago dogs: on, slathered with sauerkraut and mustard — Vienna all-beef frank, sesame seed was just too great. bun, sliced tomatoes, pickle strips In L.A., friends told me Pinks was the place to go for most dog-lovers (“Number and even the secret ingredient: celery one in California”), but frankly, they didn’t salt. I know this because I once had really wow me. Yes, I liked the room on a Chicago dog party with these same ingredients, ordered direct from Vienna Beef Sunset, with the old train motif, but no, it Products and delivered to my home in dry ice. wasn’t a Chicago dog. They could do Philly I fi red up the Weber gas grill and cooked Cheesesteaks like they make in Philadelphia them to perfection, spiked with fork tines at Great Western on Venice Boulevard, but to let the dogs breathe and the juices sizzle, the Chicago dog was not an option. slightly blackened to perfection. My son, Sam, took me to Zach’s Shack on Let’s put it this way: it was a huge hit, Hawthorne in Portland. Their Chicago dog is even vegans slammed them down — albeit excellent. Nick’s Coney Island makes “good without the frank. dogs,” Sam tells me, but while they say their One of the guests was headed to Club Fed do Chicago dogs on their site, “the ingredi- for a federal crime — a Ponzi scheme in which ents are wrong. Zach’s is legit.” he netted a paltry $2 million. Little did we know I think Tsunami Dog in Seaside serves the at that event as he chugged best frank in town, but down dog after dog that this, while you can get the he felt, was his last meal “Kite-Flyer,” “Highway CANNON SHOTS before his departure. I had 101” and “The Bonfi re,” purchased about 72 hot dogs R.J. MARX the Chi-town connection and 24 Polish sausages (a is lacking. So that brings misnomer, really, fatter than me to some good news for the hot dogs, but not a Polish the local hot-dog purist. kielbasa as many know it) — and thought I Jim Mudd has dedicated himself to the would have enough for the 22 guests. Our fe- Chicago dog. That’s all he sells at Mudd Dog lonious friend, however, devoured the hot dogs Stand in Manzanita. Set back in a courtyard on with such gusto that other guests started com- Laneda near the beach, Mudd celebrates the plaining they weren’t “getting enough Polish.” Chicago dog with devotion, manning the cart as He ended up, I think, eating about eight of his wife Lynn pitches in. the dogs and four of the Polish. Considering It would be enough for Mudd to stand that he wouldn’t be eating any more for three proud as the Sears Tower of hot dogs carts, but to fi ve years was some solace, I liked to think he’s got an even loftier side. Mudd is aboard I gave him something to look back on as he member and co-founder of the Mudd Nick served his time. Foundation, a charitable organization for kids. Chicago dogs can do that to people. As a Arts and humanities, science, technology, kid in the suburbs of Chicago I was a veteran engineering and math, higher education and of Stash’s Place, a pioneer of the careers, camps, literacy, sports, community, genre. These were different children with special needs and talent- than the fl at-dogs you would ed and gifted — all are supported get at the Woolworth’s by the foundation, whose counter on a buttered bun. programs are described as Instead, the buns were soft “learning experiences that without being too bready, stimulate children to aspire the sport peppers sharp and to their greatest potential biting and a little too risqué for and pursue their dreams.” a 10-year-old, and the Polish sausage The foundation supports serving as a template for all hot dogs to come. camp and after-school programs Since that time I order Chicago dogs that don’t receive tax dollars. wherever I see that signature sign. “We founded it 25 years ago,” Mudd said, In New York they just didn’t get it. I don’t over hot dogs. think they ever knew how to do a Chicago Mudd and Doug Nicholson, friends since dog, and I scoured the fi ve boroughs and their days at Oregon State University, decided suburbs. I think their allegiance to the “dirty to start a coed golf tournament in 1990, which water” dog — served in a Sabrett steam wag- they christened the Mudd Nick Invitational. R.J. MARX/CANNON BEACH GAZETTE Jim Mudd serves up a culinary classic. In 2006, the Mudd Nick Foundation was formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t and a board of nine directors was selected to develop a mission. Over the last nine years, more than $1 million has been raised to support 30 to 50 programs every year. A former Bridgestone executive, Mudd and his family “moved all over the coast.” “When we retired, we came out here,” he said. “This was my parents’ home. Since this is the last chapter of my life, I thought what can I do to help? I thought we could open a hot-dog stand, a Chicago-deal like I’ve eaten all my life, and we’d draw people in and we’d talk about the Mudd Nick Foundation.” It worked. The hot dogs draw people in, and Mudd spreads the word. With interna- tional visitors to the Coast, Mudd has attract- ed donations from people around the world. “It’s been a great ride,” he said. Th e early days in Tolovana Park L ike Cannon Beach, Tolova- na Park didn’t see home- steaders until the late 1800s. The area was opened to land claims as early as 1889. In the 1890s, Rudolph and Emma Bartels established a homestead in the Tolovana Park area. They took the road that many who ended up here at the time did. According to the accounts of early Cannon Beach residents and visitors, the trip by steamboat to Astoria was quite a harrowing journey on windy days. Once the Rudolphs arrived in Astoria, they took the train as far south as they could go — Seaside. The fi nal leg of their journey could have been made by wagon, on horseback, or by foot. The Ru- dolphs came by foot from Seaside. At the time, the road from Cannon Beach to Seaside was little more than a muddy trail. The Rudolphs weren’t alone on their desire to make their claim on a piece of ocean view paradise. William and Emma Warren made a homestead claim on a 160 acres of land just south of Cannon Beach in 1891. They “proved up” the claim on June 11, 1897. The homestead certifi cate was signed by President William McKinley and hung at the entrance of the Warren House REFLECTIONS ELAINE TRUCKE Pub for many years (who knows, it might still be there.) The Homestead Act of 1862 stated that “any U.S. citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. Gov- ernment could fi le an application and lay claim to 160 acres of surveyed Government land. For the next fi ve years, the home- steader had to live on the land and improve it by building a 12-by-14 dwelling and growing crops. After fi ve years, the homesteader could fi le for his patent (or deed of title) by submitting proof of residency and the required improvements to a local land offi ce.” This was referred to as “proving up on it.” William’s brother, Mark, proved his claim in 1900 by build- ing a cabin where the Wayside State Park now resides. The combined land claims were later developed and named Tolovana Park. According to Emma Warren, this was translated as “river of sticks.” Both of the Warren brothers spent a great deal of time in Alaska and named the streets of Tolovana after rivers in Alaska. The Brallier family was anoth- er prominent family to settle here in the late 1800s. Brothers Jacob and Frank Brallier moved to the Astoria and Warrenton area prior to 1870, but the beautiful views, towering Spruce and Cedar trees, and the open land drew them to the Tolovana Park area. Frank “proved-up” his 160-acre claim in February of 1897. Jacob’s 160- acre claim was “proved-up” just a few years later, in 1900. It wasn’t until the early 1900s that Tolovana started to really take shape. On Feb. 9, 1898, Frank fi led a plat for the Sylvan Park devel- opment, the fi rst development in Tolovana. The Warren brothers weren’t far behind. In July of 1906, the brothers platted the Hay Stack Rock Park area, which is just south of where the Tolovana Inn is now. The brothers also constructed the Warren Hotel. The hotel, which was located where the Tolovana Inn is now, was constructed in 1911 and boasted 16 rooms with indoor running water. One of the fi rst regis- tered guests was Oregon Governor Oswald West. Eight cabins were added at a later date. The hotel had The Mudd Nick Foundation celebrates its 27th annual fundraiser in September. The pre-golf tournament dinner takes place Sept. 16, followed by the foundation’s annual charity golf tournament at Manzanita Golf Course. The annual dinner will be held the next day. They probably won’t be serving hot dogs. Mudd Dogs is located at 58 Laneda in Manzanita; open six days a week. Note the fi ve-star rating on TripAdvisor. Jim Mudd is a role model — a guy who’s doing what he loves to do and sharing it with the world. This is every man’s fantasy. Once you’ve tired of world travel, beautiful women and fast cars, you want to settle in to a com- fortable perch behind a hot-dog cart. Bon appetit! For more about the Muddnick Foundation and Jim Mudd, visit muddnickfoundation.org. LETTERS Citizens’ voices still must be heard many distinct features, but one was a beautifully constructed fi replace created by local Paul Bartels. The Warren family was indus- trious. They started the Warren Lumber Company and built a small sawmill in Tolovana Park. In the 1920s, the brothers also added the Warren Auto Camp just north of the Warren Hotel. They even managed to start and later sell a water company! In 1978, during an oral history interview Paul Bartels laughingly tells the story of one of the Warren brothers riding a bull into the Warren Hotel lobby. Whether as a joke, or a drunken antic, the story of lobby guests running in fright of the one of the brothers astride a large bull was one for the record books. The challenges of reaching Cannon Beach and Tolovana Park made those who reached here, stayed here, lived here, strong: strong with the most important quality, a sense of humor. Over the decades getting to Cannon Beach and Tolovana became easier to travel. The area saw more visitors and long-time residents, but that feeling of place has remained. Stay tuned for more on the his- tory of Tolovana Park, the Warren family, and the Woodfi elds. I am writing this open letter to Mayor Sam Steidel, the Cannon Beach City Council and City Manager Brant Kucera. It is time that our city manager leaves his offi ce, leaves his door open and pays a visit to all the business owners in Cannon Beach. Also, make time to seek out and talk to people who have lived here or would like to know our city manager. Cannon Beach is slowly becoming an- other Seaside. What happened to our title of being the “Carmel” of the North Coast? It was great that our tax money was ded- icated to a survey that made little sense, nor did it pertain to our community. I am glad the gentleman, who owns the company, was able to put together the strategic plan and gave us 45 minutes of time explaining his accom- plishments of strategic studies in other cities. One example was about Las Vegas. Maybe we are becoming like a mini Las Vegas! Very few people that I have talked to felt this plan was the answer to solving the prob- lems that were listed. We need to have com- munity meetings — as many as needed — to cover all those that own businesses, property owners and renters in Cannon Beach. Let us have a chance to express concerns, ideas and visions for the future so we can continue to be the “Carmel” of the North Coast and not the second Seaside or a mini Las Vegas. I understand the council approved the plan; so be it. I still feel the voices must be heard. Molly H. Edison Cannon Beach Design review committees for all? SUBMITTED PHOTO Th e Warren Hotel, an early lodging in Tolovana Park. Publisher David F. Pero Editor R.J. Marx Reporter Lyra Fontaine Sales/Advertising Manager Betty Smith Production Manager John D. Bruijn Circulation Manager Heather Ramsdell Classifi ed Sales Jamie Ramsdell Advertising Sales Holly Larkins Brandy Stewart CANNON BEACH GAZETTE The Cannon Beach Gazette is published every other week by EO Media Group. 1555 N. Roosevelt, Seaside, Oregon 97138 503-738-5561 • Fax 503-738-9285 www.cannonbeachgazette.com • email: editor@cannonbeachgazette.com SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Annually: $40.50 in county, $58.00 in and out of county. Postage Paid at: Cannon Beach, OR 97110 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Cannon Beach Gazette, P.O. Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103 Copyright 2015 © Cannon Beach Gazette. Nothing can be reprinted or copied without consent of the owners. I think that every community in Clat- sop County should have their own design review committees. There should be one for Olney, Elsie, Jewell, Lewis & Clark, Burnside, Svensen, Knappa, Brownsmead, Surf Pines, The Highlands, Sunset Beach, Cullaby Lake, Tolovana Park, Pinehurst, Smith Lake, Clatsop Plains, Delmoor Loop and probably a few more that I forgot. This would only be fair, because, after all the people in Arch Cape are no more special and deserving of their own com- mittee than the rest of us. Hugh McKenna Warrenton THE NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING