DNR offers iPhone app

From the Indiana Department of Natural Resources:

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Indiana Interactive now offer an iPhone application. The free app is available in Apple’s App Store, which is accessible using iTunes. The application includes information and a mapping feature for those wanting to visit DNR properties.

Click here to download the app.

You can use the app to view:

• Locations of DNR properties and public hunting and fishing spots
• Fishing and hunting guides
• Nature brochures
• Property maps
• DNR events and news releases

In addition, the application links to DNR’s camping and inns reservation system and the hunting/fishing licensing system. The application requires Internet access through wifi or wireless connection. This is DNR’s first mobile application. Feedback and suggestions are welcome at dnrwebmaster@dnr.in.gov. A version for Android and Blackberry is under development.

4-H Extension Calendar

• May 14: 4-H Shot Gun Safety, Wells County Gun Club, 9-11 a.m.
• May 15: Miss Wells County Queen Pageant Open House, Community Center, 4-H Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
• May 16: 4-H Livestock Enrollment Forms due at the Wells County Extension Office
• May 17: 4-H Archery Club, Wells County 4-H Park, Quonset Building 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• May 21: 4-H Shot Gun Safety, Wells County Gun Club, 9-11 a.m.

500 Highlights with Howdy Bell

Indianapolis 500 commentator Howdy Bell visited the Wells County Public Library Thursday, May 5, to share stories from his more than 35 years covering the "greatest spectacle in racing." You can read about his presentation in the Friday, May 6, News-Banner.

4-H calendar and more

• May 7: Bluffton Farmer’s Market opens – Dutch Mill Plaza, 8 a.m. – Noon
• May 7: 4-H Pizza pick up at the Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, 10 a.m. – Noon
• May 7: 4-H Shot Gun Safety, Wells County Gun Club, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• May 7: 4-H Sheep Identification Day, 4-H Park Multi-Purpose Building, 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• May 7: 4-H Horse & Pony Identification Day, 4-H Park, Noon – 3:00 p.m.
• May 7: 4-H Horse & Pony Advisory Board, Community Center, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• May 10: 4-H Archery Club, Wells County 4-H Park, Quonset Building, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• May 12: 4-H Rabbit Workshop, Community Center, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
• May 13-14: Master Gardeners Plant Sale & Garage Sale, 4-H Park, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday

Norwell vs. Homestead and New Haven — Girls' track and field

Norwell's Emily Gresley clears the crossbar at 10 feet 6 inches to tie her personal record and the school record. Read the story in the Wednesday, May 4, News-Banner. Go to www.news-banner.com.

Welcome back to the outdoors

May 6 - May 8 is Welcome Back Weekend, in which state parks offer different activities to celebrate the warmer weather. Several parks within 90 minutes of Wells County are offering different activities for Welcome Back Weekend. To learn more about each event, go to the DNR's program schedule page.

MOUNDS PARK
Saturday, May 7th:
10 a.m. — Park Perimeter Hike
1-4 p.m. — The Historic Bronnenbergs Open House
2-3 p.m. — Archives & Artifacts
7 p.m. — Campfire Fun: The Liar’s Club
Sunday, May 8th:
11 .am. — Lunchtime for Critters
1-4 p.m. — Bronnenberg House Open
2 p.m. — Spring Bloomers

Salamonie Reservoir
Saturday, May 7:
1 p.m. — Little Bug, Big Problems
1:45p.m. — Oh, The Campfires They Are a Changin’
2 p.m. — There’s Something Shady Goin’ On!
3 p.m. — Seasonal Color: Flowergardens and Bugs
Where colorful bugs and flowers meet

Indiana Dunes State Park:
Saturday May 7:
10 a.m. Another "Dam" Hike!
11 a.m. Hoosier Quest Patch Program
2 p.m. Radar Ornithology
8 p.m. Whooo Goes There…!
Sunday May 8:
9:30 a.m. Wonderful Warblers with Mom!
2 p.m. 100 Years of Indiana State Parks
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Bluffton vs. Bishop Luers — taking the lead ... and the game

Bluffton's Maggie Garrett hits a three-run home run to put the Bluffton Tigers ahead and win the game. See the Monday, May 2, News-Banner for the story.