Warnecke appointed to commissioner spot

Brian Warnecke has been appointed as a new commissioner for the Coulee Area Park and Recreation District following the resignation of longtime member Bob Valen.

Valen still intends to be available to consult with other members of the group.

Commission President Kevin Portch praised Valen’s wealth of knowledge on topics related to the district.

Warnecke spoke about his family’s long history in the...