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 Everyone is welcome to attend our regularly scheduled board meetings!  Please call Terri at 604 826-2692 to confirm that the meeting is proceeding as scheduled, and to let her know if you have something you would like to add to the agenda.  We welcome your attendance and encourage your participation! 

Upcoming Community Events!

Kiddies Christmas Make and Take 

Steelhead Association is once again proud to host a Christmas themed – gathering for the kids in the hood. 

To be held: Sunday, December 14th, from 2-4pm.  One adult must be in attendance.   This is a great event to foster community spirit!  To be held at Jody’s -  12088 Ainsworth Street.  (corner of Ainsworth and Roach)

A baking project and a craft will be made by the kiddies.  All supplies and refreshments  are provided by the  Steelhead Community Association  and there is no charge – FREE!!

RSVP’S  are a must!  Call Jody – 820-3173 or Lana – 826-5367.  Deadline for registration is Friday, December 12th!!

3rd Annual SCA MONSTER MASH HALLOWEEN PARTY

Steelhead Halloween Party Report

By Laverne and Shirley – AKA -  Pixie and Trixie

The girls were on 48 hour shore leave and stumbled upon a screamin’ good time held at Lana and Roger’s.  Friday prep crew arrived and with all hands on deck, the spooky setting was soon ready in the transformed – lumber wrapped carport!!    

Saturday night, Oct. 25, and a howling good time was had by a multi-generational Steelhead gang!  Seventy-five of Steelhead’s finest were attired from skivvies to exotic!   Creative costume talent was evident by the incredible effort put forward by all (except by the guy in the skivvies).

Best costumes were awarded to Alice Cooper –AKA – Mark Diamond and a Momma Pig AKA - Terri Cameron (borrowed from Steelhead lifer Doreen Cameron)!
Honourable mentions – were a  nubile, very popular French Maid, a blown ashore Pirate  (Al Georget) and a He/She ( Laura Halldorsen).  Prizes were generously provided by John Vincente – courtesy of Volkswagen Canada.  An all-equipped travel bag was awarded to the first prize winners!

Revellers boogied to the tunes spun by the DJ and all were good sports playing the games hosted by the saucy sailors (you can’t go wrong with jello shooters). For those of you who were kept awake by the loud music, give in and show up next year! You were missed!!!

All money raised will go into the Steelhead Community Hall project.

So, here’s hoping for a Hall for next year’s Halloween event!!

3rd ANNUAL STEELHEAD BBQ & FAMILY DAY

...was again held at the home of Al and Barb Thomas on August 16, on what I think was almost the hottest day of the summer. Steelhead Extra Special Olympics was the theme of the day, and as per their usual style, Pixie and Trixie did not disappoint.

A moving torch lighting ceremony was held to kick off a variety of fun Olympic-event style activities for young and old alike. Chocolate gold medals were handed out on the podium and everyone went away a winner!

The food was mouth-watering and plentiful as usual. Our thanks go to Al and Barb for opening up their home and yard to the community again, and of course to all of those who attended this year's BBQ and make it so much fun. This kind of community spirit is what makes Steelhead so special.

HELP KEEP STEELHEAD CLEAN!

Unfortunately the flyers, inserts and garbage currently being left in the box provided by a well meaning resident is overflowing and blowing around.  With no scheduled removal, the refuse overfills and attracts bears as well as being an eyesore.  We would LOVE to hear from anyone who would be interested in organizing a rotating schedule for volunteer daily garbage removal.  Please call 604-826-2692 if you can help!!  In the meantime, the bin will be removed.  Kindly take mail inserts, etc. home to recycle!!  Thank you!

For more information on how to make your junk mail disapear visit our dealing with junk mail information page

BURN SEASON

During the months of April and November, for 30 days, a three-foot fire is allowed for burning twigs, brush and branches.  Fire must not exceed 3 feet and must be hand fed.  There are no land clearing fires allowed any more in the District of Mission.

DID YOU KNOW...?

Did you know that if you cover your load when travelling to the District of Mission Landfill you will receive a $2 discount deducted from your total! Did you know that the District of Mission Landfill is initiating an incentive to recycle program, with a three-month grace period, where a 50% surcharge will be added to landfill fees where recyclables are determined to be in your dumpload, rather than separated and deposited in the recycling section of the landfill.

FYI    If you are hauling material in or out of your property, please be aware it is your responsibility to keep the road clean.  If you have a building permit, the the fee covers this service.

PIKE'S POND AND DOREEN'S TRAIL

This is a new trail dedicated to two Steelhead pioneers.  Pike and Doreen Cameron are two of Steelhead's longest living residents and have seen the community grow and transform over the course of more than 60 years.  Pike was born in a small house just off Dewdney Trunk Road and grew up just down the street from where he resides today on Johnson Street. Pike met and married Doreen in 1935 and they moved into that house Pike's Dad built which he gave to the newlyweds and where they have raised their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Pike worked in the forestry department for the District of Mission in a life-long career and knows nearly every road built in the municipal forest because it was he who built them.  Earlier this year, as part of Mission's continual effort to encourage local recreation and protect the environment, the District had a trail and pond built by inmates from Fraser Correctional Centre and named them after Pike and Doreen.  There is a story told of how years ago Doreen took her grandsons for a hike in the forest and ended up getting lost and so she now will always be able to find her way home.  Long ago, beavers dammed up a pond that was washed away just this past winter during the heavy rains, so it was built up again making it part of the trail and named Pike's pond.

The trail begins about 700 metres past the forestry gates at the end of Johnson Road just up the street from where Pike and Doreen still live.  The trail itself, which goes around the pond and back onto the logging road, is about half a kilometre in length.  It is an easy hike with a number of rest spots and a picnic bench by the pond.  Bob O'Neal, manager from the District of Mission's Forestry Department says "these wetlands are a valuable habitat and we try to protect them".   Please leave nature as you have found it and pack out any litter you find or bring.  The area is still a working tree farm and is open on weekends but check for closures during the week.

BEAR SAFETY

• Never leave fish or eat remains outdoors
• Store spoiled goods in your freezer until you can get to the dump
• Pick fruit as it ripens
• Take care with composts, bee hives, pet food and bird feeders
• Make noise so your presence is known
• Don't run, avoid direct eye contact.

LOOK WHAT'S NEW

Greetings to all!  Well, Summer is officially over and Fall is now upon us.  I'm sure everyone has been very busy getting their gardens tidied up, cutting firewood, and getting ready for the season ahead.

Summer was a busy time in Steelhead, with visible progress being made on the Community Hall project, another successful neighbourhood family BBQ, and many backyard parties.  I'm sure each of us has special memories from the Summer of '08 and all are now enjoying the beauty and crispness of Autumn.

Terri Cameron, Steelhead Community Association

Steelhead Happenings...

Extra!  Extra!  Read All About It!           

A major Steelhead Happening occurred over the summer.  At what was supposed to be the resurrection of Roger Pells and Lana Gowler's yearly Summer BBQ & Bocce tournament on July 26th, turned out to be actually a 'SURPRISE' wedding.  The surprise was on their guests, but the wedding was theirs!        

After 33 years together, they decided to tie the knot in a beautify and touching backyard ceremony where not a dry eye was to be found, and not a soul knwe what they were planning!  Congratulations you two; not only on your marriage, but also for fooling us all.  Thanks for the great party! 

Belated contrats and wishes to Dan & Jody Simon who celebrated their 20th Anniversary on September 17.  Dan & Jody have two children, Mack and Gabby, and have lived in Steelhead for 18 years.

Congratulations and best wishes go out to Lana Gowler who is celebrating her retirement this Fall.  Lana has spent the last 35 years working as a licensed practical nurse and recreational therapist.  The first two of those years were spent at VGH working as a LPN where she met Roger (he was a patient there!).  The rest of the time she has worked at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster where she worked in psychiatry for the last 18 of those years. 

Lana is a Registered Professional Counsellor and has plans to open her own private practice.  In her spare time, she will enjoy travelling and would like to take cooking courses around the world.  We wish Lana all the best in her retirement and each of her future endeavours.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Become an active member of the Steelhead Community so that you can better support your community and be respresented on various committees that affect you and your family.

What does a Steelhead Membership get you?

• Free antenna balls
• An opportunity to play a direct role in the Community Hall and other projects your Association is working on

Joining the Assocation is easy! The cost is $10/household per year. Simply complete the membership form which can be found here  and drop your membership form and $10 off in the Suggestion Box at the mailboxes on Cardinal Street or mail to the Steelhead Community Assocation, 12276 Campbell Street, Mission, BC  V4S 1L5

Cheques can be made payable to: Steelhead Community Assocation

COMMUNITY HALL UPDATE

If you've driven past the site of our new hall lately, you will have noticed that there are the beginnings of a structure in place.  One can now see where the hall will be situated and with a little imagination, you can picture how it will look, and maybe even see yourself attending future events to be held there.

Thanks also goes to Tyler Faust for his assistance in placing the first round of logs on the building with his crane truck.  Thank you so much, it was greatly appreciated!

Needless to say, the crunch is on before the snow flies, and we still have plenty of work to do.  Your support and help is needed now more than ever.  Please don't be shy;  your presence is welcome, even if we haven't seen you before.  New faces at the work bees are definitely encouraged, so we look forward to seeing you there!        

Teamwork divides the task
and multiplies the success!

Please watch the sign board on the corner of Cardinal Street and Dewdney Trunk Road for future work bees throughout the summer and fall.  We really need the communities support during this busy time for this project to succeed! 

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR

Please be a good neighbour and ensure that your own dogs are secured in your yards so that we all can enjoy the neighbourhood without worrying about encountering an unfriendly dog along the way.  Nothing can ruin a pleasant outing faster than an aggressive dog charging out onto the road at you.  The Steelhead Community Association appreciates your cooperation in this matter.

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