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February 10, 2017 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com • 5A Places remain in Cannon Beach, despite the storms C annon Beach, once known as Elk Creek or Ecola Creek, has had its name shift like sand along the shore. Though the name has changed, the reason people visit here has not. The sandy shore, the summer sun, and even the famous winter storms. Visitors also love the unique locations and cuisine. How many remember restau- rants like the Round Table Restaurant, or the Whaler, or even the Log Cabin? Many of us lament the loss of our favorite places, but have watched as new businesses have arisen from the ashes. It is said that change is the only constant and that surely is the case in Cannon Beach. However, there are places. Places that remain despite storms, the 1964 tsunami, and the change of owners. REFLECTIONS ELAINE TRUCKE Places like the Wavecrest, the Cannon Beach Hotel, Bill’s Tavern, and the Ecola Inn. Each is unique in their staying power. The Ecola Inn was built in 1913 by August and Roy Becker. The Beckers were assisted by the likes of Frank Madden, Paul Bartels, John Brallier and Mr. Prosser. In an interview conducted by the Cannon Beach Historical Society in 1976, Bartels said that the Beckers paid him $2 a day and carpenters $4. Bartels was commissioned to construct a beach stone fi re- place that he became so fa- mous for. The property stayed in the family until 1931. Old hotel brochures indicate that The Ecola Inn was open year round and that rooms contained two twin beds with a private bath. Rooms cost $2.50 to $3.50 per night, or $15 a week to rent a two-room apartment. Over the years The Ecola Inn became a social gath- ering spot and was known for its ping-pong tourneys. The inn was also known for Loleta, the famous and rather rude pet parrot from South America. Not much has been written about Loleta, but it has been presumed that by 1948 she was long gone from the Inn. The hotel also offered a bike service where visitors could rent bicycles and ride them along the beach. Even though everyone used the beach as a high- way at that time, it was only accessible when there was a creek nearby with a constant fl ow of water, which kept the sand hard enough for cars to drive on. Ecola Inn was one of the few spots that had a connecting ramp for cars or bicycles to use. The hotel also featured a drug store that was connected to the south side of the build- ing called Roth Drug Store. A man named Mr. Arnold was in charge of the pharmacy. A graduate in Pharmacy, he had more than 42 of experience in the drug store business in Chicago, Nebraska, Montana, Washington — with 25 of those years in Portland. By the late 1930s, an extension was added onto the south side of the inn next to the drug store where were meals served. The restaurant was owned and operated by the Stevens family. Although What’s missing from the library? You! A nybody strolling past the Cannon Beach Library since the January windstorms may have noted the absence of a conspicuous landmark — our outdoor sign, which failed to survive one of the stronger gusts! It’s taken up tem- porary residence indoors, and our plan is to update and repair it, plus give it a fresh coat of paint. Watch for it! Winter is a quieter time of year — ex- cept for the storms, of course! So just two more events are schedule for the month of February, the Northwest Author Series and Cannon Beach Reads. The Northwest Author Series is sched- uled for Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m., when author Barbara Drake will be speaking about her latest memoir, “Morning Light.” She is a retired English professor who has written fi ction, nonfi ction, and poetry. Her memoir, “Peace at Heart: an Oregon Country Life,” was a 1999 Oregon Book AT THE LIBRARY CARLA O’REILLY Award Finalist. She has also written Writing Poetry, which is used as a college textbook on poetry. The book has been in print since 1983. Lately our Author Series lectures have been extremely well-at- tended, so plan on arriving at the library somewhat before 2 p.m. in order to be assured of getting a seat. The Cannon Beach Reads group will be meeting at the library on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. and will be discuss- ing the book they are currently reading, “Looking After Minidoka: An American Memoir,” by Neil Nakadate. The book deals with the “internment camp years,” when the U.S. government removed 100,000 Japanese Americans from their homes and incarcerated them in camps because they were viewed as a threat to U.S. security. Having been raised in Bellevue, Wash- ington after World War II, my friends and I witnessed fi rst-hand the hastily abandoned dwellings in the fi eld behind our houses, complete with Japanese dolls, toys, and other paraphernalia — to which families sadly never returned. The reading group always welcomes new members, so anyone with an interest in Japanese American life from immigra- tion to the end of the 20th century might enjoy the event. Finally, the Cannon Beach Library is always looking for new volunteers! Anybody who is interested in helping should call Co-President Kathe Leduc at 503-436-2250. LETTERS Letters from Page 4A up in the tourism racket, I would like to offer the following, from The Asheville Blade newspaper: “The most important step in tourist interaction is what you can do to reduce the likelihood of encounter- ing them in the fi rst place. Tourists are very attracted to food, which means that trash should be secured indoors and not set out on the curb the night before pick-up. Remove bird feeders from the property, as those too are known to attract tourists. Do not feed them or alert them to your restaurant connec- tions …” The article goes on, but its tenor is obvious, as is my long-standing opinion of an economy based upon tour- ism: If crowding and conges- tion are the problem, is more tourism and its consequence the solution? Gary Durheim Cannon Beach they didn’t arrive to Cannon Beach until the late 1930s, they began serving the public with seafood in 1903. The restaurant went through sev- eral names (Ecola Sea Food Inn and Ecola Tavern) until it ended up being named the Ecola Restaurant. Breakfast was 20 cents, lunch was between 35 and 50 cents, dinner was 75 cents, an entire pie was 75 cents, and a sev- en-course meal was a $1! The restaurant was expanded and remodeled in the beginning of 1951, but was closed down in the fall of 1976 to make way for a new and updated Ecola Inn. The conversion of the mo- tel that you see today began in 1976, and was offi cially back open for business in the summer of 1981 with just 13 oceanfront rooms. Several generations have grown up at the Ecola Inn and continue to bring their families. The hotel continues to remain unique with a balance of nostalgia and modern needs, and the history of this place remains the same. BUSINESS DIRECTORY C ONSTRUCTION B oB M c E wan c onstruction , inc . E xcavation • u ndErground u tiitiEs r oad w ork • F ill M atErial s itE P rEParation • r ock owned and operated by M ike and C eline M C e wan 503-738-3569 34154 Hwy 26, Seaside, OR P.O. Box 2845, Gearhart, OR S erving the p aCifiC n orthweSt S inCe 1956 • CC48302 M INI -S TORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE CANNON BEACH MINI-STORAGE Units Available 5’ x 10’ • 10’ x 10’ Contact Shawna at 503-436-2235 C ONSTRUCTION “Helping shape the character of Cannon Beach since 1973” OBITUARIES Trevor Gene Secord Obituary Policy The Seaside Signal publishes paid obit- uaries. The obituary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a fl ag symbol at no charge. The deadline for all obituaries is 9 a.m. the business day prior. Obituaries and notices may be sub- mitted online at www.dailyastorian.com/ forms/obits, by email at ewilson@dailyas- torian.com, placed via the funeral home or in person at The Daily Astorian offi ce, 949 Exchange St. in Astoria. For more information, cal 503-325-3211, ext. 257. Sept. 20, 2001 — Jan. 26, 2017 Residential • Commercial • Remodeling New Construction • Storm Damage Repair Full Service Custom Cabinet Shop 503.436.2235 www.coasterconstruction.com • CCB# 150126 H EATING & C OOLING Expert Service, Repairs & Installation THE COASTER THEATRE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS Residential & Commercial Gas, Oil & Electric Furnaces Ductless Systems • Fireplaces Water Heaters • Heat Pumps & AC Licensed & Bonded Commercial Refrigeration Locally Owned & Operated CCB#199205 Cannon Beach, Oregon 503-440-6975 coastheating@gmail.com Trevor Secord Trevor Gene Secord, 15, of Warrenton, was born in Seaside, Oregon, on Sept. 20, 2001, and went home to be with our H eavenly F ather on January 26, 2017. A Warrenton resident since age 4, he attended Warren- ton p ublic s chools and was a freshman at Warrenton High School. He was full of life and loved by many. He was an amazing athlete, brother, son, nephew, grandson and friend. He was also a lover of ani- mals, football, baseball, wres- tling and had a protective war- rior spirit and was a protector of many. Trevor is survived by his parents, Christina and Ben Se- cord; brothers Tyson, Trey and Tripp; sisters Tianna, Teagan and Taylynn. Also surviving are his grandparents, Brenda and Lewis McKune, Pam, Dan and Marsha Secord, uncles Cliff and Brandon Williams, Jeremiah Secord, Matt and Josh Beatty; aunts Heather McKune and Talia Secord. He is also survived by m any cous- ins, great-aunts and uncles and a community of friends. He was preceded in death by his uncle Daniel Williams, grandfather Darwin Secord, and aunt Janet Hollyfi eld. He is truly loved and will be severely missed by all who knew him. A celebration of Trevor’s life, followed by a potluck fel- lowship, was held at Warrior Hall at Camp Rilea in Warren- ton on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity. 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March 3 - April 15, 2017 Tickets $20 or $25 Shows begin at 7:30pm Sunday shows at 3:00pm Sponsored by Coaster Construction COASTER THEATRE PLAYHOUSE 108 N Hemlock St Cannon Beach, OR Tickets: 503-436-1242 coastertheatre.com P AINTING Randy Anderson Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB# 89453 36 Years Experience Anderson Painting (503) 738-9989 • Cell (503) 440-2411 • Fax (503) 738-9337 PO Box 140 Seaside, Oregon 97138 www.andersonpainting.biz “Custom Finishing” L ANDSCAPING SERVING LUNCH & DINNER Laurelwood Compost • Mulch • Planting MacMix Soil Amendments ROBERT CAIN LD, OPEN AT 11:30 503-717-1454 45 Years of Experience Tuesday’s Open at 4pm TWO LOCATIONS SEASIDE & HILLSBORO 740 Ave H • Ste 2 • Seaside 232 NE Lincoln • Ste B • Hillsboro FREE CONSULTATION • Dentures for all ages, New, Partials and Custom Dentures • Dentures for implants • Relines & Repairs • Denture repairs done same day! • Personal service and attention to detail Open Wednesday and Friday • 9-4:30 • 503-738-7710 Delightful Beer Garden • Ocean View Deck Pool Tables • Darts Full Bar ( including Bill’s Tavern brews ) but that’s not all... Smoked Pork Ribs • Steak • Seafood and much, much more! Located in SOUTH Cannon Beach 3301 S. Hemlock St. • Tolovana Park 503.436.1130 • Minors Welcome YARD DEBRIS DROP-OFF (no Scotch Broom) 34154 HIGHWAY 26 SEASIDE, OR Laurelwood Farm BUSINESS DIRECTORY
