AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL Bay City Campground on the Mississippi MARK WALTERS COLUMNIST Hello friends, This week, I headed over to Bay City in Pierce County and had a plan of camping on an island on the Mississippi River and paddle-trolling my canoe for walleye, and also fishing from shore. My 8-year-old golden retriever Ruby would be my companion. Saturday, June 8 High 77, Low 54

Don’t Pet the Fluffy Cows! MARY KRIEGER CONTRIBUTOR Yellowstone National Park (YNP) is the original magical kingdom. Established as the first national park in 1872, it encompasses over 2.2 million acres over three states. The park has something for everyone-majestic mountains, thundering waterfalls, geysers, thermal features, rivers, green valleys, towering pines and abundant wildlife.

| RURAL WRITES | G.A. SCHEINOHA CONTRIBUTOR Consider this a hot button topic which is sure to be an issue during convention time. Especially the run up towards the November presidential election. Perhaps not as paramount as the financial one. Former political candidate and U.S. president, Bill Clinton, once stated, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Almost always is. Leastwise now, according

Library Events Activities at the Campbellsport Public Library 220 North Helena St. www.campbellsportlibrary.org 920-533-8534 Greetings from the Campbellsport Public Library! Get ready for an evening of fun and excitement at our Annual Family Fun Night Event on Monday, June 24! We’re bringing the thrill with an inflatable obstacle course that will challenge and delight all ages. Don’t