Ice Age Institute has new secretary

RITZVILLE — The Palouse Chapter of the Ice Age Flood Institute has a new secretary.

Cecilia Cochran of Pomeroy was appointed to fill the vacancy, replacing LeeAnn Blankenship.

The organization which promotes education on the geology of the Palouse and Eastern Washington also has an opening for memberhship chairman, officials said.

Institute officers for 2023 include President Lloyd Stoess, Vice President Jacqui Hair, Treasurer Kara Harder, Secretary Cochran, Program Chairman Chad Pritchard, Publicity Chairwoman Michelle Plumb and Scrapbook Chairwoman Karin Clinesmith.

Upcoming activities inclu...