The Wings of Youth  by Sue Orsen.  "Their feathers are still fine and not yet toughened by the elements, but the time is soon approaching when high school graduates will be leaving the nest to fly with wings of their own …"  Click on Feature.
Firecrackers and Water Pistols by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "I still firmly believe that every kid should have an Uncle Charlie to lead them into the path of temptation …"
Senior Citizens Corner by Ethel Ausink by Senior Citizens Reporter.  "Just got back from a trip to Michigan.  We three ladies drove to Mackinaw City, parked our car and took a ferry to Mackinac Island …"
Victoria Style Coolness by Mike Wartman, former resident of Victoria.  "The hot days of a July summer in Victoria were compounded by the fact that Victoria was a non air conditioned town.  An odd and unspoken pact had every Victoria household using the screen method for cooling homes …"
How Long?  By Tom Stumpf, cowboy correspondent.  "Out on our back deck we have a Weber grill that will be 25 years old this month …"
Heroes of History by Carol Vadnais, resident of Victoria.  "Old Glory still embodies for Americans an endearing sentiment that has survived for over 200 years …"
The U.S. Open by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "The PGA is being held this year at Hazeltine.  Get ready.  You think the traffic is bad now?  You ain't seen nothin' yet …"
Will They Will or Won't They Will? By Jim Larkin, amicus et editoris.  "Love is in the will," said Prudence.  "If it isn't there, it isn't love.  Attraction can lead to love, but attraction is based on emotion and thus subject to change …"
The Lions Den by Steve Reus, President, Victoria Lions.  "All of the behind the scenes preparation for our 33rd annual Lions Softball Tournament is underway for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 19, 20, 21 …"
FIRELINE by Tom Walsh, Victoria Fire Department.  "Steve Schmieg retires after 20 years with the Victoria Fire Department …"
Ninety Miles An Hour by Fr. Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.  "How many 85-year olds do you know who can pull a horse and leap on the back of a pig at a single bound?  I saw Tony do that …"
Let Your Light Shine by Pastor Tom Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "You are the light of the world.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl …"
Hook, Line, & Sinker by Sue Orsen.  "Gosh, how I hate that word 'appropriate.'  And I hate 'inappropriate.'  Nobody is willing to call anything right or wrong or stupid today …"
Code Corner by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "People are funny, some in an odd sort of way.  I include myself in that group.  Some would say that I am the president of that group …"
Chamber's Channel by Laura Wood, president, Chamber of Commerce.  "A warm thank you goes to the businesses and individuals who donated to the scholarship fund.  Their names have been highlighted in this issue of the Gazette …"
Victoria Daughter Flying High in War Time Skies by Lee Ann Olinger Singleton, U.S. Navy.  "Hi to all from the North Araian Sea.  So here I am over 7,000 miles from home and reading the latest copy of The Victoria Gazette from Mom.  She has always sent me the Gazette, all over the world, to keep me updated …"
Sketches from Sara by Sara Hanlon, Mill House Gallery.  "Check with someone before you put unwanted art in a garage sale or the garbage, especially if it is an original …"
The Faces of Tomorrow by Kyra Schindler, student friend of the Gazette.  "As the faces of tomorrow exited the building, I know a huge burden was lifted from their shoulders.  I can imagine the stress of the seniors getting ready for college …"
It Is On My Mind by Janie Jasin, motivational speaker.  "Dealing with pain is for all of us -- Musli, Buddhist, Catholic, Methodist, or Lutheran …"
Ultimate Freedom by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mount Olivet Church West.  "On this Fourth of July, let us remember another symbol for freedom even more important than the Statue of Liberty.  It is, of course, the cross on which Jesus Christ died …"
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured comments from descendants of folks who homesteaded or once owned farms and farmyards that today are part of Deer Run …"
One Biker's Perspective by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "Motorcycle riding can be a very sensual experience, especially when it involves your sense of smell …"
Obituaries.  Inez R. Plocher, 81.  Vera Rose Arnold, 78.