Stewart, BC & Hyder, AK - Guestbook of the Stewart, BC and Hyder Alaska Community Website

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Andrew Moore, Fort St John, BC		July 7, 2003

I lived in Stewart from '69-'86 and still think of it as home even though I haven't been back there in too long and don't keep in touch with old friends enough. Great pictures! Sorry to say I won't make the reunion.


Leo Joki, Espanola, Ontario		July 4, 2003

Your website is great. Plan to visit August 3 this yr. Friend in Smithers recommended this site.


Randall Teed, Birmingham, Alabama		June 24, 2003

Not a day goes by that I do not long to return to Stewart and Hyder. Our vacation there in 2002 was incredible! I'm always thinking about ways to return.


Jason Haysey, Kitimat, BC		June 19, 2003

hey this site is sweet and ya i love stewart it is awesome!!!!


Matthew Schoening, New Baltimore, Michigan		June 14, 2003

I was born in stewart in 1971. I only lived there for a few short years before moving to Kamloops. I only remember a few things, but have many pictures of playing in the natural beauty to go along will all the wonderful stories my parents tell. I hope to return home soon to visit with my wife and children. Hope to see you soon. Cheers


Janet Carriere, Winnipeg, MB		June 10, 2003

I came to live in Stewart in the early 1970. My Dad had secured a position as a miner. I had forgot how beautifull Steward was, I also worked at Keramodies drug store. What a beautiful place to be and my husband now wants to see it too. I cannot wait.


Laurel LaSalle, Kitimat, BC		June 5, 2003

We've lived in Kitimat for 5 yrs. now..we came from Brockville, Ontario...Last year we visited Stewart & Hyder..It is just so beautiful here..this has got to Canada's best kept secrets..when we have visitors come..Stewart & Hyder will be high on the list to visit. We loved it here.


RICHARD MC KINNEY, HYDEN, KY		June 4, 2003

I graduated in 62 in Colfax, Ca with Chuck Hart. He is listed as owner of the Border Bandit Sporting goods in Hyder. I am trying to get up with him via e mail. My address is pmcknney@hyden.tds.net. Very srtange I ended up in Hyden, Ky Any help appreciated.


Kendra-Lynn Yip, Mackenzie B.C.		May 24 , 2003

Hey, I'm a former resident of Stewart, my family lived there from 1990-1996. We moved to Campbell River B.C., and now i am living in Mackenzie B.C. Stewart was a great place. I still have friends that live there and hopefully I am coming to visit very soon. I can't wait to get back and see how much Stewart has changed in the past 7 years. Hi to all my old friends!!


John St. Amour, Vancouver, BC		May 12 , 2003

I Lived in Stewart as young boy from 72-76. Could never get this place out of my mind, just returned there in 01.So many memories just had to return and will again very soon.


Mike Elliott, Onalaska, Wisconsin		April 19 , 2003

I lived there from 78-96. Brings back a lot of great memories. It was a wonderful place to grow-up. I need to get back soon to have fresh seafood. Love the site.


Brett Goudie, Grand Falls-Windsor, NFLD		April 17 , 2003

I lived in Stewart as a young boy from 1972-1976. I loved it very much. I was involved in the minor hockey system there and the Cub Scouts. My father worked at the Grand Duc Operating Company...not sure of the spelling. I'm moving to Alberta this summer with my family. I'm hoping to return to Stewart sometime soon.


Randy Lessard, Golden, BC		April 17 , 2003

I've only visited a couple times but I love the area! The scenery is spectacular, and especially after getting 'Hyderized' at 9 in the morning! If only you got a little more snow...


Lauri Holaas, Veneta, Oregon, U.S.A.		April 9 , 2003

Greetings, my husband and I are coming to Stewart/Hyder the end of June to look for a home to buy-we wish to move to your lovely town in the next year!

Please email me (lauri@navi.net) if anyone has 'homes for sale' info! thanks a bunch


Julie Jagoda-Hanson, Kelowna, BC		April 4 , 2003

I first came to Stewart to visit my dad and left with the best friends anyone could hope to have. Eventually I returned and had my sons there - well all most. I was sent out to Prince Rupert to have Eric (1982), but I did manage to have Karl in Stewart (1983). My best memories are of Stewart and I think of everyone often - even those I only knew in passing! I look forward to the day when I can return to Stewart. jmjagoda@hotmail.com


BJ and Shawna, Leduc, AB		April 2 , 2003


Jewel Hassing, Portland, Oregon		March 27, 2003

Jewel lived in hyder,ak between the years of 1928-1935.She has lots of great memories. Anyone there at that time please e-mail me. she lived with Frank and Veronica Fisher.


Russ Woods, Nogales, Arizona		March 27, 2003

I visited Hyder and Stewart in 1995. I drove up from Houston, Texas. I had a great time looking at the natural beauty of your area. I rented a boat from a local store in Hyder and went boating for the first time in my life in the Portland Canal. It was a wonderful experience for a person as myself coming from the bustling, hot, humid, and busy city of Houston to your paradise. I remember camping in a campground in Stewart. I had a fantastic time. I hope one day to make another driving trip with my wife and two children so they too can enjoy that spot that I have very fond memories of.


Trina Collins, High Level, AB		March 20, 2003

I lived in Stewart for ten years and i miss it dearly. Its nice to see all the beautiful picturs. Great Job on the site.


Alexis Miller (Turnbull),Langley, BC		March 17, 2003

I lived in Stewart as a child and loved it. The pictures of all the snow brought back wonderful memories. Thanks


Frank & Susan (Turnbull) Dirksen, Peace River, AB		March 15, 2003

Great pictures. Great memories. Was and still is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Loved living there and miss the fishing and the people. I know we will be back again for a visit someday.


A.J.Wetsteijn, Ridderkerk, Holland		March 9, 2003

Here a little note from a little country across the ocean. I was surfing on the internet and then I found a place named Stewart. I am looking forward to visit Stewart at the and off July this Year. My compliment for your web-site

Greetings from Holland


Trevor Morton, Powell River, BC		February 24, 2003

Will be your way this summer. Looking forward to it. Great site lots of required info, greater pictures!!


Vanessa, Arnhem, The Netherlands		February 8, 2003

The website is great! We plan to visit Hyder this summer and the site gave me some great ideas. Nice photo's! See you in Hyder!


deborah, bellevue, ne		February 6, 2003

Help me find diana Gummer!
email address: ostockton@aol.com


Steve Zacker, Calgary, AB		February 4, 2003

Great site, lots of great information! We are planning a trip to your area this summer and this site sure helped with our planning! I sure hope we see some bears! Keep up the good work. I check the site often to see updates - someone puts in a lot of effort and time into this site. LOVE THE PICTURES! Who is the great photographer?


Cindy Johnson, Creston, BC		February 4, 2003

I have visited your towns a couple years back. I must say this website is great, very easy to use and very professional! So much information and wonderful pictures! I love the virtual tour on the site. I wish our town had a community website like this to show off our great services and features. Keep up the great work! I can't wait to come back to Stewart and Hyder in the near future!


Lynda Hearn, Prince George, BC		February 3, 2003

I lived in Stewart from 85-92 (back when I was a Paquette and better know as Bubba) I brought my husband back to see it in 96 and was reasured that it had not changed a bit! Great website - great memories


Ginny Porter, Winnipeg, MB		January 29, 2003

I lived in Stewart for six months back in the 70's. I was only 7 years old but the experience left a lasting impression. A beautifully mild winter coupled with heaps and heaps of snow made it a child's paradise! Living in Winnipeg I could spend short times outside in winter, but I remember spending hours outside playing in Stewart. I also remember Stewart being a real multicultural mosaic; our neighbours on one side were from Belfast, Ireland, the neighbours on the other side were from Spain. The people in Stewart were the friendliest I'd ever met; a lot of truly unique characters.


Julian Berkosha, Cawston, BC		January 24, 2003

We really enjoyed to look at all the photos. Some wonderful shots. If anyone remembers Julian please contact us would love to hear from his friends from the past.

Karin


Mary White, Bend, OR, USA		January 21, 2003

I lived in Stewart in the 50's.


Sherri Demers, Veradale, WA, USA		January 17, 2003

My husband and I love your website. It is very informational and attractive too. We lived in Anchorage for mamy years and have traveled the Alcan many times, but we have never been to your area. We hope to get up your way sometime soon.


Jim and Nikki Apps, Kindersley, SK		January 13, 2003

We loved to see all the pictures! The town is looking great, good work everyone. Can't wait to come and see everything again!


Gillian Ellwood, Abbotsford, BC		January 12, 2003

I really enjoyed seeing this site It brings back good memorys, Stewart was the first Canadian town I was introduced to, I just recently got my class 1 Licence mabye I'll get a run up to Stewart. I was #4 of the Ellwood Clan of Gordie Girls, Marshall & Nancy Ellwood are living in Abbotsford, and still have the strong Gordie accent, Ha I am hoping to talk mom and dad into going to the Reunion, See ya all there.


The Mahoneys, Homeland, GA, USA		January 10, 2003

loved your web site!!! hope to vist yall one day.
we are planning a trip to alaska and want to spend it in hyder.


Todd, London, ON		January 6, 2003

Hey there, we are coming to Stewart in August to visit the filming location of The Thing. We have a page on our populat fan-site for the upcoming Stewart Trip. http://www.outpost31.com/todd/stewart.htm We are looking for anyone who knows about and/or has info on the filming location site of The Thing. We're coming up in early August '03!! Seeya then!! Any info/feedback/suggestions would be appreciated!!

Regards,
Todd
Site Founder/Owner
http://www.outpost31.com
The Ultimate THE THING Fan-Site


Alan Kenney, Peabody, Kansas, USA		December 23, 2002

The internet is allowing me to visit your area without ever leaving my chair. I appreciate whatever effort it took for you to let me visit electronically, since I am not likely to ever actually travel to Stewart-Hyder. I learned of your existence from my Rand-McNally Road Atlas and your web site is just what I needed to learn just exactly would I see, if I were fortunate enough to come for a visit. Even though I have no real connection to your area, I wish that I had. Your web site will let me dream. Thanks.


Carol Todd (McGaw), Peterborough, ON		December 23, 2002

We lived in Stewart in 1979. My parents both worked at the mine. I have very fond memories of the piles of snow and the great scenery. As kids, we used to ride our bikes over to Hyder and buy candy while our parents sat around the local bar and got "Hyderized". We have some dollar bills on the wall of that bar, I'm curious if it's still open?? Great webside, I loved to see the pictures. Ontario will never compare to the paridise up there. Cheers.


Donna J, Alberta		December 18, 2002

It is so great to see that there is a site devoted to Stewart B.C., I lived there many years ago. And I still think it is one of my favorite places out of where I have lived. I went to Elementary school there, and moved to Alberta in 1983. I see that some things have changed, but many have stayed the same. Some of the businesses are even still there, and named the same.

Keep up the good work.

Donna


April Riley (Parks)		December 14, 2002

My first of 4 children was born in Stewart in 1974.Dr.Gummer was the doc and the mine was booming !!!!!


Jim Chorlton, Everson, Washington, USA		December 9, 2002

Lived in Stewart from 1964-1975


Melissa De Groot, Lethbridge, AB		December 6 , 2002

I Love Stewart and most of all the people that live there!!


Mark Groulx, Stewart , BC		December 1 , 2002

Nicely, done, very picturesque, represented well by your site. Many friends from afar, have been enjoying the updates. Thanx.


Lynnda (Banerd) Rygaard, Dease Lake , BC		November 20, 2002

Very nice site I was born in Stewart in
1950 It has wonderful memories and will always be home.


Steve Hickton, Victoria, BC		November 12, 2002

excellent web site. nicely done. was a 7 year old kid when we lived there in 68/69. an unforgettable year. the snow, the scenery, the wildlife. for a city kid it was amazing. i remember there was a little ski hill with a rope tow or something and after school we would go skiing. i think it was night skiing too. and there was so much snow you could climb up on your roof and slide off the edge!! haven't been back since, but one day i'll show my kids!!! your site brings back a lot of memories. thanks.


Marti Sorentino, Petaluma, California		November 6, 2002

Hi, My uncle, Bob Melvin, told me about your site last night. We have compared notes about your area. They have driven up there and I did too, a couple of years ago. I loved it. Went on to Fairbanks, then returned to Skagway, and took the Ferry back to BC. Your website is lovely and it was good to visit and see the pictures. I will return! Oh, by the way, I thought the movie remake of "The Thing" was REALLY scary. When I was there I drove nearly to where it was filmed, did get to see Salmon Glacier. Was a little afraid I was going to be the only one left on the mountain, as late afternoon passed to early evening. Good thing it stayed light so long!!!

I'll be back! Marti


Dianna Stoopnikoff		November 6, 2002

I'm delighted about how successful the internet service in Stewart/Hyder has become since it's inception in April 1997. It was a tough road for those who brought it to realization with the help of the Library. I would like to say hi to those I worked with, and I wish you all the best. Thank you for letting me be a part of bringing the world to Stewart/Hyder.


Laura Munro, Lethbridge, Alberta		October 25, 2002

Hey Everybody! Going to Stewart was the best experience of my life...the people are great and the scenery is magnificant! I LOVE STEWART, AND MATT & RHETT!!!


Rich Simpson, Woodland, WA		October 24, 2002

A past resident says "well done"


Leanne Hutchings, Cranbrook, BC		October 23, 2002

Was born in Stewart. Lived there from 74-85. Brings back lots of memories for me. Thanks for the site.


Keith, Alberta		October 18, 2002

Been there twice this summer would love to buy a lot in hyder.


Harold & Ellen Watson, Fort St. John, BC		October 16, 2002

Hi: Enjoy some of the comments, recognize some of the names, fair number actually,hoping to visit again in the near future. Ellen and I lived there from 1965 till 1970.


Tanya Callihoo, Stony Plain, Alberta		October 15, 2002

Che, this is a very nice web site, awesome pictures, very well set up. I miss Stewart!


Robert Roth, Massapequa Park, NY, USA		October 14, 2002

IMPORTANT

On the evening of August 14, 2002 a Canadian customs agent was killed in in a traffic accident. Our tour group met the girl and is concerned about the event's facts. Can anybody add any information about the event? Please email me at droth05@banet.net


Em Olson, Kamloops, BC		October 13, 2002

I did live in stewart at one time and loved it very much, wish i never move from my hyder freinds. They are great people.


Jason White, Surrey, BC		October 12, 2002

It's nice to see such a comprehensive website out there for the Stewart and Hyder area. I am impressed with all the hard work that has been put into this site. The photos are amazing....this is what makes me want to visit your area - and I plan to next summer. Looks like a wonderful place to visit. Thank you for this website!


Patrick Bouillet, Princeton, BC		September 25 , 2002

I visited Stewart & Hyder in 1996, scouting BC for a place to move to from Vancouver. I love your area. Love it. Didn't move there because; 1) didn't know if I could find rental, 2) Too far from my kids. I plan to visit again, some day.


Shirley West (Ellwood), Tsawwassen, BC		September 20 , 2002

looking forward to the reunion. Seeing the old pictures brings back wonderful memories. I do remember in '66 when we arrived that there was an awful lot of snow, but, we had just arrived from England and I am sure any amount of snow was too much.


Diana Simpson, Hyder, AK		September 13 , 2002

very nice site!


Anne Cornell, Maple Ridge, BC		September 9 , 2002

I love this site with all the info and pictures. I lived in Stewart 1966-1968, and visited a few times, it's a great town. More pictures please.


Jerry Montgomery, Roseville, California		August 26, 2002

Love Stewart and Hyder. We "discovered" it last year and had to come back this year. Even better than we remembered. Found a great place in Stewart to get my hair cut. We plan to return next year and bring some others with us. Would like to see the web site add some pictures of Salmon glacier and the area around there as well as some of the bears in Hyder. Someone did some nice work on this site.


Brandy Westerhout, Houston, BC		August 26, 2002

Wow, Che Love it. Great Job!


Judy Elson, Yellowknife, NT		August 21, 2002

Great site!


Matt Sonser, Midland , Ontario		August 20, 2002

Great site! Lived in Stewart late 60's early 70's. This brings back many fond memories!


Amy Rashotte, Ketchikan, Alaska		August 20, 2002

I used to live in Hyder and having a place to see the beautiful place makes me so happy but I do have 1 request. Would u be so kind as to get some more pictures of the people. They are so friendly I wo0uld love to see them on the net.


Betty Evans, Campbell River, BC		August 20, 2002

I like what you have done. Makes ME want to dig for pictures in those "suitcases" again... those mountains.. the tideflats.. just beautiful!


Derek & Sheila Watson, McBride, BC		August 18, 2002

Excellent job Che, brings back alot of memories.


Anita Bokesch, Kitimat, BC		August 17, 2002

Great job Che. Stewart will always be "home" to a lot of us. Glad to see that you haven't lost touch. One of these days I'll get it together and send you some photos. I have TONS of the area!!!


Sandy Leduc		August 17, 2002

Great pictures...


John Smith, Edmonton, Alberta		August 16, 2002

Great site, very informative!

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