 It was a time for change and he moved his family to Big Bear Lake where he bought into a partnership on one of the local night spots known as Navajo Ballroom.By May 1946 Halstead sold his interest in the Navajo Ballroom and entered into a partnership with Etienne Noir in the local airport.While at the airport he met an old Hollywood acquaintance by the name of Andy Devine who was active in making western films and TV shows.