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Building the Bunks by Chuck Freiberg, Up North Cabin Guy. Master Owen and I left town in the pickup with all the bunk bed materials tied down in the back of the open truck bed.  Just as we started off, the snow begn to fall and got heavier the further north we drove.”

Message from the Mayor by Mayor Tom O’Connor. On December 10th, Mayor Mary Hershberger Thun gaveled her last meeting of the Victoria City Council to order.  At the same meeting, Councilmember Kim Roden completed her second four-year term.  Together they’ve given 20 years of service to Victoria.”

My Winter Sports Routine by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro. Though I grew up in Minnesota, my winter sports are limited to the television.  I used to skate, ski, etcetera.  Nowadays a trip to the mailbox is pretty invigorating.”

Everything in the Mix by Thom Derr, Motorcycle Man. We have survived the Mayan New year without any major disasters.  When the Harley Babe and I were at Tulum, Mexico, we had a Mayan guide who told us that the New Year only meant that their calendar began again.”

So Many Years Ago in Victoria by Mike Wartman, Former Resident of Victoria. January ushers in the New Year and a rash of resolutions, wishes, and hopes dedicated to making the next year even better than the last.  I can only wonder what past Victoria resolutions may have been like, so many years ago.”

The Christmas Circus by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent. It happened that we, Kramer and I, were invited to spend the day before Christmas at the home of another family who enjoys the company of dogs as much if not more than I.  Hank had to stay home because of a lingering illness.  Fear not, he’s on the mend.”

The Concert at St. Victoria by Michelle McNallan. I thought you might like to see the pictures from our Christmas Concert that were taken by Mark McCarthy that night.”

The Annual Choir Party by Sue Orsen. It’s been happening for over 30 years, the annual Christmas Choir Party at our home.  Where do the days and the years go!  It’s always a fast-moving joyful choir season.  It’s a wonderful life.”

30 Years Ago the Gazette featured Elmer and Lydia Klatt in “The Fishing is always Good.”

20 Years Ago the Gazette featured longtime Victoria Postmaster Al Folden in “A Spice of Life.”

10 Years Ago the Gazette featured the accomplishments of outgoing 8-year Mayor Mary Meuwissen in “The Right Time.”

A Year of Salutations by Sue Orsen. An overview of 2012 shows that it was a year of salutations in Victoria.  We saluted — greeted and recognized — people and events in many ways throughout the year.”

We Followed Our Noses to the Lutefisk Feed at Mount Olivet by Sue Orsen. The doorman’s greeting said it all:  ‘Down the stairs, turn left, and follow your nose.’  That’s exactly what we did.  We followed our noses into a spacious dining hall that was already full of people, fervent lutefisk lovers.”

How to Properly Stack Your Winter Woodpiles from Gary Foehringer.  With a little imagination, you can build your woodpiles to look like other homes in the neighborhood.  Don’t forget to set a doghouse nearby so people will know you are home.”

Priorities for the New Year by Randy Maluchnik, Carver County Commisioner. Carver County recently adopted legislative priorities for the 2013 legislative session.  These priorities will assist the county in providing better services to the residents of the county.”

A New Year’s Resolution by Pastor Bill Bonner, Waterbrooke Fellowship.  There is a verse in Scripture that covers 18 years of Jesus’ life in one sentence, and it is this sentence that helps me each New Year with my resolutions.”

Plan for 2013 to Combat AIS by Telly Mamayek, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. “In December the MCWD approved enhanced Aquatic Invasive Species prevention and management measure for 2013.  The program will be funded through savings from other District projects instead of a previously considered property tax increase.

As Snow Blankets the World by Kathe Matthews, Carver County Poet for All Seasons. I wrote this poem as I watched the snow swirling around outside my window.  Nothing could escpae being touched by the whirling white flakes.”

Remember When Victoria Firefighters Roger Leuthner, Ken Schmieg, and Steve Weber retired from the Victoria Fire Department?  It happened in 1993.  Together they represent more than 74 years of service to the Department.

Remember When Victoria Lion Whitey Wellens received another prestigious award for being a 100% Lions Secretary?  It was 1993, the 16th year in a row that he received this award.

Remember When Victoria functioned without a labor union?  In 1993 three Public Works employees went on strike; it was the first (and only) strike in the history of Victoria.