Monday, November 29, 2010

Blue Skies and Sunshine even if it's only 11 degrees in Mackay Idaho November 29 2010

Kemmer on Mine Hill Freshly Plowed

Snowplows out early to clear wind driven old snow November 29 2010

Highway 93 at Elm with Chevron Gas Station Sign

More History on the Current TriCounty Supply Lot Highway 93 and Elm

Mackay's Standard Gas Station on Highway 93. The building across Highway 93 (triangular front) was the Chevrolet Dealership owned by Herschel Collins circa 1930's. Then, Ray Greene moved his Ford Dealership to this building in the mid-1930's. Greene sold to B.C. Jones at the end of WWII and the Ford Dealership closed circa 1953. Al Blair moved his automotive shop here after that and sold to Wendell Voss who reopened a Chevy Dealership which closed in 1967. Wilmer Hansen had a garage in the back of the building for a period of time. The building sat idle for awhile. Joe Casebolt rented the building as repair shop. In the late 1970's or early 1980's, Ray & Peggy Kent bought the building and made the building in to a spa with a swimming pool and racket ball court. Milt Bulter leased a portion of the building . Finally, Delvin Hale had the building which had an antique shop in it before it burned August 29, 1992. Randy Nelson owns the ground in 2010 for the TriCounty irrigation equipment storage.

Photo from the Ivan Taylor Collection and Documentation from John Powers.



Ken Day, Firefighter the day of the fire drawing


TriCounty Supply Yard on Highway 93 and Elm 2010

Greene Ford Dealership Moved Across Highway 93 to their 2nd Location where the TriCounty Supply Yard is located today



Former Greene Ford Motor Company Built in 1925 Still Exists in 2010 on Highway 93 and Elm



Sunday, November 28, 2010

Windy with blowing old snow November 28 2010

Mackay High School Class of 1960 - 50th Reunion Video


You can view a wonderful video made by Sheri Webb on the 50th Reunion for the Mackay High School Class of 1960.  Just click on this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2215qcm0OE
Don't forget to turn your sound on.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Tried to snow all day with only a skiff November 27 2010

Cattle Guard MIne Hill Temperature 29 Degrees

Kemmer at Cattle Guard MIne Hill with Mackay in the distance

Friday, November 26, 2010

Robert "Bob" Earl Jamison, age 73 years of Mackay, Idaho Passed Away November 25 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. Bob was born June 18, 1937. Lost River Funeral Chapel in Arco, Idaho.Our condolences to Jean and family.

From the Arco Advertiser December 8 2010

Save December 18 2010 for the Mackay Idaho Christmas Festival

Theresa's Beauty Shop Highway 93 just above Houston Road November 26 2010

Hintze's Goats on Houston Road November 26 2010 - the only animals that don't seem bothered by the bitter cold

Big Lost River Bridge at Houston Road November 26 2010

Shoe Tree Destroyed - So, Sad November 26 2010

Click on the LABEL at the right of this screen "Shoe Tree" and you will see the Shoe Tree before it was vandalized. The "LABELS" are alphabetical after the "BLOG ARCHIVES" entries. You will have to scroll down to find the "LABELS"

Mackay Dam Icing Over November 26 2010




Highway 93 between Mackay and the Mackay Dam November 26 2010

Mt. McCaleb from Salmon Avenue with former colbalt warehouse along the former railroad line November 26 2010

Mine Hill Road Plowed November 26 2010 and Ready for SLEDDING!!!!

Skiff of New Snow This Morning in Mackay, Idaho November 26 2010

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Skies cleared a for a few hours this afternon in Mackay Idaho November 23 2010

Mine Hill yet to be plowed

Mackay from the Mine HIll

I love the snow....Kemmer

From the Mine Hill looking toward Pass Creek

Terrence Vincent Donahue Obituary


Terrence Vincent Donahue, 68, passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010.

Terrence was born June 2, 1942, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Dennie V. Donahue and Ella Hunter-Donahue of Mackay, Idaho.
He attended schools in Mackay, graduating in 1960. During high school, he competed in football and basketball.
After high school, he attended Boise Junior College. He was named business student of the year in 1962. While attending BJC, he met Carol Jeane Baldwin of Meridian, Idaho. They were married July 20, 1963. They attended Idaho State University and graduated in 1964. Terrence graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in accounting.
After college graduation, they settled on a ranch in Barton Flat.
Debbie came along in 1966, followed by Shannon in 1968. Shawn was born in 1973 and Theresa in 1975.
Terrence was a member of the Copper Basin Cattle Association and was the secretary/treasurer for more than 30 years. He was also a member of the Custer County Livestock Marketing Association.
Terrence was a big bear with a teddy-bear heart where his family was concerned.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Debbie (Walt) Johnson, Shannon (Todd) Higgins, Shawn (Meg) Donahue and Theresa (Jason) Nelson; seven grandchildren, Ella and Justin Johnson, Bryan and Kevin Higgins, Thomas Donahue and Gage and Emma Nelson. He is also survived by his brother, Dennie H. (Buddy) Donahue; and a very large extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Kathleen Donahue and Betty Whitworth.
A rosary and viewing will be held at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 23, at Lost River Funeral Chapel in Arco. A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the Mackay High School auditorium with visiting one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mackay or Lost River Volunteer EMT's. By his request, Terrence will be cremated and his ashes will be spread over his Barton Flat Ranch.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lost River Funeral Chapel in Arco.
Published in Post Register on November 23, 2010

SNOW in Mackay Idaho - NO SCHOOL and INL Buses Not Running November 23 2010

Mackay Main Street from Pine wiht Ivies
Mackay Main Street from Pine

Sammy's with Henry Williams by his truck.

Mackay Main Street from Highway 93

Justin Ivie clears a path to get to their storage across the street from Ivie's in the former Lost River Fire Hall
Highway 93 Looking South from Artemesia