Colfax exhibit features pioneer of the Palouse
The Whitman County Historical Society’s newest project, the “Cashup Davis Exhibit,” is now located in the Center at the Whitman County Library in Colfax.
On display is the telescope from the Cashup Davis Hotel that once sat near the top of Steptoe Butte. Cashup Davis’ top hat and sword displayed in the hotel are included in the exhibit, plus the story of one of the first pioneers who came to the Palouse Country.
There is an electronic display showing pictures of the hotel and Cashup Davis. For times and days you can see the exhibit, visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us/.
Tekoa woman to discuss native plants at Thursday meeting
The Palouse Conservation District will welcome Kathy Hutton of Plants of the Wild in Tekoa for a presentation about using native plants in your next landscaping project.
This event, scheduled at 6 p.m. Thursday via Zoom, is part of the Palouse Conservation District Conservation Talk Series, a monthly series about conservation issues relevant to our community.
The presentation is free and the first 30 participants to register will receive free xeriscaping kits. Note that you must attend the presentation to receive the kit. Register at www.palousecd.org/conservation-talk-series.
More than 300 youth participate in education conference
More than 300 sophomore and junior high school students from 19 school districts in north-central Idaho and southeastern Washington participated in the fifth annual “Dream It. Do It … Here” youth conference Thursday. The event was held virtually from the University of Idaho.
Coordinated by the Clearwater Economic Development Association and hosted by UI, the goal was to educate high school students about career choices and the academic or career-technical education they will need to obtain their preferred job. It showcased the area’s employment opportunities to encourage career choices for occupations that are needed for the future in the region.
Industry and government agencies led nearly 80 breakout sessions and shared information on local occupations. Students were placed in sessions based on their interests identified on their conference registration. Each student participated in five breakout sessions — four for industry and one for education.
