The Boom Hits  by Sue Orsen.  Four large proposals are on the drawing boars at the City of Victoria at this time that could, if brought to f ruition, change the landscape of the community more than it's been changed in a hundred years.  Click on Feature.
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured Bede and Lois Boll of Victoria in "A Boll of Cherries."  Lois is retiring from her janitor job at the Village Hall and City Offices in Victoria.
Shorty by Fr. Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.  "In the great white north of Minnesota, ice fishing is more than a sport.  It's a way of life.  Every winter its strange appeal sends thousands scurrying for the nearest frozen lake.  Shorty is one of them …"
Chamber's Channel by Laura Wood, Pres., Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "If you haven't heard about the Business Expo yet, perk up your ears because it's coming soon and with a full head of steam."  It's Saturday, April 6th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym at Holy Family Catholic High School, located near the city's big water tower …
Back Off Your Back by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "It's suggested that the modern golf swing, with its emphasis on coiling the upper body, is responsible for much of the back trouble found in today's golfers.  I couldn't agree more …"
Senior Citizens Corner by Ethel Ausink, Sr. Citizens Reporter.  "The events of September 11th have impacted the lives of people all over the world.  The world's most vulnerable people are the refugees of Afghanistan, many of them women …"
Heroes of History by Carol Vadnais, resident of Victoria.  "We now enjoy millions of acres of natural forests and parks due to John Muir's dedication to conservation …"
Foresight and Fortitude by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "What a bold and progressive move on the part of our city in voting in favor of a new field house/ice arena to be constructed at Diethelm Park …"
Fireline by Tom Waslh, Victoria Firefighter.  "We thank everyone who was part of our most successful fishing contest ever …"
Different Drummers by Lee Clark, the Practical Pig.  "I notice Killer's eyes frequently caressing our spring calendar with anticipation of adventures soon to come …"
Everlasting Power by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "Years ago a man fell over Niagara Falls and ended up clinging for his life on water-washed rocks below the Falls …"
Way to Go by Jim Larkin, amicus et editoris.  ""These days, many of the problems that infect professional sports also infect the legal profession … We should always choose that course which brings us closer to God."
Work While It Is Day by Pastor Arnold Lemke, Faith Lutheran Church.  "Jesus was not a procrastinator, especially as He neared the end of His three-year ministry …"
Code Corner by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "Water has to go somewhere.  When a development is designed, careful consideration and much money is spent to engineer for water runoff …"
What Time Is It? By Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "We don't care what the actual time is as much as what it indicates is to come next …"
The Eyes of Love by Janie Jasin, motivational speaker.  "She's going to the chapel and she's going to get married … Happy Wedding, Jennifer Lee Orsen and Christopher Thor Norgaard …"
Baseball Training Continues by Dennis Brown, Secretary, VAA.  "Opening day for Victoria youth baseball won't happen until mid May, but the deadline for registering youngsters is March 15th …"
Hook, Line, & Sinker by Editor Sue.  "Our eight-day trip to the hillbilly country in the Ozark Mountains was fantastic.  There were highlights and surprises, but very few hillbillies …"
Sketches from Sara by Sara Hanlon, Mill House Galleries.  "I am not sure what happens to some people at social functions, in this case the opening of an art exhibit, but it can take the fun out of art …"
A Biker's Perspective by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "Have you noticed that when people want us to try a food that we have not had before, it always tastes 'just like chicken'?…"
A Black Eye for Valentine's Day by Kyra Schindler, student friend of the Gazette.  "My father told me once, 'When you're old, your favorite time of the day will be bedtime.'  I laughed at him with his warm cup of milk …"
The Sheriff's Shingle by Bud Olson, Carver County Sheriff.  "At this time I am announcing the commencement of the Minnesota Sheriff's Association Scholarship program for 2002 …"
Wayzata Recognizes Al Orsen by Barbara Gorski, freelance writer.  "Wayzata City Councilmembers recognized City Manager Al Orsen for 25 years of tireless service to the City of Wayzata …"