The Wahpeton Park Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday. Here are some of the items from the meeting;

– Keith Blattenbauer was hired as the Recreation Director to replace LaRee Bumgarner, who is retiring.

– Park Board Commissioner Art Grochow resigned. Interested candidates can contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 642-2811.

– Doosan Bobcat volunteers helped plant trees, install Airport Park parking lot barriers and prepare tent campground camping sites at the Kidder Recreation Area.

– St. John’s School students helped celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees around the Community Center.

– Chahinkapa Park projects with NDSCS student volunteers included building construction, renovating softball buildings, upgrading a softball field and painting flower planters.