An article in the Canyon BC newspaper, circa 1936 written by a friend of Albert & Mary Ellen (excerpts ) After residing in Canyon for 13 years they have gone to make their home with Mrs. Jeff Knott (Arlene) in Snoqualme, Washington............ This charming "young" couple have endeared themselves to Canyon people to such an extent that their memory will long remain fresh.... They were always active in church affairs and it was pleasing to see this couple wending their way to divine service at the little church on the roadside... The vigor of the Halsteads was the wonder of all. Mr Halstead, on his 81st birthday demonstrated his youthfulness by walking to Crestin and back, a distance of 9 miles in 2 1/2 hours..... Looking at a pile of driftwood ample to cover a small ranch..he remarked "that's surely enough to keep me bucking for 2 years!"........ (They) were the first to introduce the oldtime game of dominoes into Canyon. If friends did not call often enough to play the game with them, Mr Halstead would take the dominoes to the homes of his friends....... They were Methodists of the old school.. averse to indilging in cards or dances..to quote Mr Halstead a dancehall was" the devil's playground"... They were opposed to the use of liquor and tobacco... in politics they leaned toward the Conservative Party.... Mr Halstead was an Orangeman of 60 years standing... The Halsteads were often visited by members of the family and relations all of whom were the best type of British citizenry... The Halstead's were wealthy in every way except in the matter of this world's goods. They lived frugally but exceedingly happ(ily). Their home was open to all and they were charming entertainers. The Halstead motto seemed to be " give all and take nothing".