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Friday, January 18, 2013
Blast from the Past - Mackay Miner Mid Summer Edition 1908 Page 7 of 9
MACKAY SCHOOL
Mackay's Public School 1908
The above cut shows the schoolhouse at Mackay. The reader of
this paper will notice by looking at the general map marked “Lucky Mackay,”
that Mackay is situated in the heart of the Lost River Valley, and on account
of the fact of its noted school, draws scholars from Dickey to Arc. The Mackay
school building is a large brick building with six rooms, and employs at
present five teachers, and affords a common school and high school education.
The school board is comprised of Mrs. J.H. Green, Mrs. C.C. Davidson, and Henry
Diers, all of whom are especially interested in the school work, so that they
have the Mackay school work up to the highest notch, and Mackay is fortunate in
having people to work for the school and take so much interest in it. The
Mackay scholarship is gradually increasing until all five rooms now supplied
with teachers have been crowded to their utmost capacity. The increase has not
been due so much to the increase of population, as to the fact that the
reputation of the school has been such that people from all over the valley,
stock men, ranchers and others have built and rented houses in town especially
for the purpose of placing their children in school during the winter time.
The Mackay school district is the owner of one full block in
Mackay, the schoolhouse setting in the center, and a great number of trees have
been set out to beautify the place, and the coming year will see a beautiful
lawn. The scholars have taken a great deal of interest in athletics, organizing
basketball teams, baseball and football, and the coming school year we expect
to see some very good and closely contested games played between Pocatello,
Blackfoot, Idaho Falls and other noted schools, against the Mackay athletes.
Anyone acquainted with the facts will bear us out in saying that the Mackay
school has earned the right to be classed among the greatest in the state. The
schools of the county are looked after by the county superintendent. The lady
now filling this position is Miss Jennie Kelleher, who is highly educated and
takes the interest of the school to heart, and has devoted her entire time to
the interest of the schools of the county.
With all these advantages, you can readily see that Mackay is
to be congratulated upon her school.
CHURCHES
The very first inquiry a person would make who is thinking
of locating in Lost River Valley, would be as to her schools and churches, and
we are to be congratulated in both. We have in Mackay, the Methodist church,
with a neat, roomy, comfortable parsonage, and a pastor that works faithfully
to accomplish the ends for which the church was established. The cut on this
page shows this church and also the Episcopal church. Both churches are greatly
growing in strength and services are always well attended.
OUR STREETS
The streets of Mackay are especially to be noted. The Main
street and Smelter avenue, which run through the hear of our village, is one
mile long and has been graded up with a gradual drain from center, from depot
to smelter, which cost about ten thousand dollars. It is equal to any paved
street in the best of cities. All of the other streets through the residence
portion of town have been leveled, graded up with a gradual slope from center
to drains on each side, all pebbles and rocks raked off until now it is nearly
impossible to find a rock on any of our streets, and if you will drive over
them you will bear us out in saying that they are equal to any city streets in
the world.
ANOTHER CONVENIENCE
While we all deplore the circumstances which compel us to
seek the services of the physician and surgeon or admittance into a hospital,
we are nevertheless boundlessly grateful to the good doctor and his asylum for
the sick and injured when we find ourselves, relatives or friends in
affliction. Mackay can no boast of a nicely equipped little hospital where the
best of care and the ablest medical and surgical skill are available to those
so unfortunate as to suffer ill health or injury. This is the first institution
of its kind in the county, and its location at Mackay only further establishes
the activity and altruistic instincts of the citizens of the county and of this
section in particular, to be up to date and in live with the progressive spirit
of the age.
Conforming to a precedent in the selection of a name for
this institution, in that the phrase “Lost River” has hitherto spelled success
whenever applied as a name for institutions of whatever nature, the hospital is
known as “The Lost River Hospital.”
TWO TYPES OF MEN
It is not the purpose of this edition to make personal
mention of any firm, individual or corporation excepting where it is necessary
to show an industry in a clearer light or to make an opportunity stand out more
boldly. Herewith is presented two cuts of two types of men who have each
enjoyed a moderate success in their respective lines. W.H. Brown is a type of
rancher who settled in this valley in the early days, coming here from Madison
county, Illinois, after a succession of moves in the west, but finally settling
here permanently. He represents the type of men who settled the Lost river
valley and began the work of reclamation which is now being carried to degrees
that he little dreamed of. He located a ranch in 1884 and has improved it to a
high state.
Rancher, William H Brown 1908
The other picture is that of a man of middle age, Mr. H.W.
Weiler, who has devoted his energies to mining and made a success of the
venture. He is a native of Indiana, followed the butcher trade in the early
part of his life and finally developed into a mining man of prominence through
being one of the lucky owners of a lease on the mine owned by the Empire Copper
company. His is what we western people call a “?,” one of the highest of
?ments. After making many thousands of dollars in Mackay, Weiler continues to
reside here and is devoted his energies to the development of the country I
many ? but mining particular.
Successful Miner, H W Weiler 1908
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Some time ago, about fifty young people of our town ? that
an athletic association ? formed. This has been done and the result that in
different ? town tennis courts have been established, baseball grounds laid in
the best manner, athletic ? have been built up with grand ? race tracks, and
fenced in a ? manner. They have money in their treasury, and it is their
intent? ?still go ahead as fast as possible to make this one of the essential ?
?tures of Mackay.
The mildness our climate and richness of the soil make ?
farming and stock raising a ? success in every particular, proving profitable
employment for the farmer, gardener, fruit grown and ? man.
W S Connell's Harness and Saddle Making Shop 1908
Mackay Hotel 1908
Miss Myrtle Quincy. The Lost River Development Company's Stenographer, who answers the letters 1908
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Mackay School PTO Plans Cookbook - October 21 2012
Dear Parents,
Grandparents and Friends of the Mackay Schools,
We have decided to publish a community
cookbook filled to the brim with the best recipes from the best cooks in the
valley --- and we need your help! All
the profits from the sale of the cookbooks will go into the PTO treasury and
will be used to help fund various elementary and high school activities. These 5.5” x 8.5” cookbooks with plastic comb
binding will definitely become a cherished keepsake in your kitchen.
We would like to have 5-10 of your
favorite recipes as soon as possible. (Deadline is December 15, 2012) Use the form to submit your
recipes. Please print carefully or type
your recipe on the form, and submit only one recipe per form. Also make sure to include your name, it will
be printed in the cookbook with each of your recipes. Turn in completed forms at either of the
Mackay Schools. Recipes may also be emailed to rebeccaallen1@live.com
Remember the deadline for turning in
recipes is December 15, 2012. Recipe forms are available at the Mackay Schools, online at www.mackayschools.org and www.mackayidaho.com
Thank
You so much for participating in our community cookbook!
Mackay School PTO
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Mackay Idaho School K-12 Part-Time School Counselor Position Open - May 15 2012
School CounselorMackay School District Mackay, Idaho | |||||
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Job Description | |||||
| School counselor for grade levels K-12. Guidance counseling, mental health counseling and career counseling. Applications available online at www.mackayschools.org or contact the District Office at 588-2896 ext. 31.Position Type: Part-time Positions Available: 1 | |||||
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mackay School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. | |||||
Job Requirements | |||||
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Contact Information | |||||
| Jodi Wasylow, Personnel Manager P.O. Box 390 400 E Spruce St Mackay, Idaho 83251 Phone: 208-588-2896 Ext 31 | |||||
Friday, March 11, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Mackay School District Patrons Vote to Extend School Bond for 2 Years March 8 2011
The vote passed 262 to 143.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Former Mackay High School Home Economics Teacher Passes Away in Boise
Napina Margaret McCormick Cummings, called "Kip" by her family and friends, passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on Friday, August 27, 2010, in Boise, Idaho. She was born October 25, 1939, in Boise to Fred McCormick and Napina Ternan McCormick and lived in Boise during most of her childhood. The eldest of three children, Kip attended Washington Elementary, North Jr. High and graduated from Boise High School in 1957. During her teen years Kip worked as a lifeguard at Lowell Pool in Boise. She taught many youngsters to swim during that time. Kip attended Boise Junior College and the University of Idaho where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She graduated from the U of I with a Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education-Home Economics in 1961. On April 15, 1961 Kip married Richard A Cummings. They moved to Reseda, California where Kip was a wife, mother and a Home Economics Teacher at Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California. Happy to return to Idaho, the family moved to Jerome, Idaho, in the early 1970's and then to Council, Idaho, where their fourth child was born. Kip later taught Home Economics in Mackay, Twin Falls, and Driggs, Idaho. She retired in 2003 and moved to Boise to be with friends and family. An accomplished cook and seamstress, Kip always loved to cook and sew for her family. Partial to flowers and plants of all kinds, she was often found working in her beloved garden. Her favorites were sunflowers and roses. Attending reunions and frequent luncheons, Kip stayed involved with her BHS Class of '57. Throughout her life she enjoyed skiing. She always looked forward to the annual camping trips at Redfish Lake with the Everts family. Kip is survived by her four children: Kristin Cowart (Lee) of Bend OR, Richard Cummings (Tracy) of Chandler, AZ, Kathryn Cummings (David Sup) and Karrie Cummings of Boise; four grandchildren, Nicole Cowart Seifert, Nicolas and Hanna Cummings, and Neva Olson, and grandson Jensen Seifert. She is also survived by her brother, Charles McCormick (Ginnie) of Seattle, WA. Nieces and nephews include Sarah and Kay McCormick, and Kaitlin McCormick, Scott McCormick and Patrick McCormick. Kip was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Napina Ternon McCormick, granddaughter, Claire Ann Olson, and brother, Michael Ray McCormick. A visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm, Wed. Sept.1, 2010 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City. Funeral services will be held at 10am, Thurs. Sept. 2nd at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Boise. Published in Idaho Statesman on August 30, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Joe Nowacki American Legion Dedicate New Flag Pole
Joe Nowacki American Legion Dedicate New Flag Pole at the Nolan Sayer Field in Mackay, Idaho
Thursday, August 26, 2010
1960-1969 Mackay High School Reunion Labeled Photos
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