Chewing the Rag by Editor Sue features Ed Vanderlinde.  "There's this tall Dutchman in town who gets together with me from time to time just to chew the rag, and it's always a most delicious occasion."  Click on Feature.
Golf Etiquette by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "Nobody likes to be lectured on how to behave, but because of the dangers of flying golf balls, swinging clubs, and crabby players, rules of conduct have evolved."
Happy 35th, Franklin Conrad! by Editor Sue.  Pastor Franklin C. Jones of the Lake Auburn Moravian Church in Victoria celebrated the 35th anniversary of his ordination as a Moravian pastor on Sunday, May 7th.
Victoria Water Quality Report 1999.  The City of Victoria is distributing this annual report to provide information to consumers about their drinking water.  For a copy of the report, call Victoria City Offices, 443-2363.
New Kids on the Block by Louise Lehner, Lady of the Links, are John and Laura Synstegaard and their twin sons Byron and Zachary.
From the Lions Den by Terry Schwable, Victoria Lions President.  Wayne Neubarth, Governor-Elect of District 5M2, presented Victoria Lions Darvin Ische with the Past President Award.  Four Victoria Lions were recipients of the prestigious Melvin Jones Award:  Pete Kerber, Kelly Hanson, Bud Vogel, and Loane Burau.
Kelzer's Corner by Mike Wartman, former resident of Victoria.  "Kelzer's Corner, for those unfamiliar with Victoria colloquialism, is the famous corner that curved you from the beautiful life of Victoria to the metropolitan sprawl and decay of Chaska.  It was the curve the road took as it zipped by the Clarence and Dorothy Kelzer farm."
FIRELINE by Tom Walsh, Secretary, Victoria Fire Dept.  "This can be the most dangerous time of the year because of sudden and sometimes unpredictable storms.  They can be quite devastating as experienced back in 1998."
No Honkin' at the Honkers! by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "There in the median, between the four lanes of traffic, stood two pair of Canada geese and seven good-sized goslings ... and, of course, everyone stopped to let them cross."
Klein Financial and four member banks presented Ridgeview Medical Center President bob Stevens with a check for $150,000 for Ridgeview Foundation as a gift in support of the cardiac-intensive care and imaging services.
State Senator Ed Oliver visited the Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  Thank you for coming, Mr. Ed.
The Golden Fleece by Lee Clark, the Practical Pig.  After a $240 bottle of wine, soggy spinach salad, and yesterday's crab claws at a Mnpls restaurant, this practical pig says she will never cheat on the Victoria House again.
Building a New Church by Father Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.  "When I tell my brother priests who are pastors what I'm about to undertake here at Victoria, somber faced colleagues are quick to remind me of the risks involved:  high blood pressure, stress, and more stress."
Senior Citizens Corner by Ethel Ausink, Sr. Citizens Reporter, who explained how graduation garb came to be the "simple robes of sackcloth, with each son carrying a mortarboard, the mark of a common workman."
Don't Sweat the Heat by Jim Larkin, Amicus curiae et editoris.  "What is important is that you remain faithful to what is right.  Christ told you in the beatitudes that if you are persecuted for righteousness sake, yours would be the kingdom of heaven."
The Power of Blood by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "The doctor tells you that your son's blood is perfect.  It's clean and pure and they can make the much needed vaccine.  They need all of your son's blood.  They need all of his blood to save the world ..."
It Started in January by Janie Jasin, Motivational Speaker.  "I am moved by your warmth and love as i bring this new little book into the world.  It sits with its ink drying and its pages filled with some of Victoria's hands. ... How I appreciate you and the hearts you lent to HEART WITH HANDS."
The Leaders of Men by Pastor Bob Johnson, Holy Cross Lutheran Church.  "So, Dads, give thought to how you treat your wife, the mother of your children.  Give thought to yourself as the example of authority in the world, in family affairs."
Peace at the Lake by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "Peace is one of the precious regenerators of the spirit that heals and restores."
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured "The Boys on Lake Auburn," some of whom were personally interviewed for this story..  The beauty and tranquility so abundant in the backyard of his home speak to the turmoil and disorder in the lives of some youngsters from the metro area."
Doggone Roadwork in Victoria by Editor Sue.  "Since Victoria Drive runs right through the heart of Victoria, its reconstruction is affecting many other members of the body, including those who need to golf or go to church."
Legion's Link by Dan Steinhagen.  Sheriff's Shingle by Bud Olson.