Schools "R" Us  by Sue Orsen.  "Schools don't come from out of nowhere.  They come from out of us.  When we walk through the doors of a school, we see ourselves."  Click on Front Page.
A Page from Parks & Rec by Tammy Abrahamson, Victoria Parks & Rec Director.  "Are you ready to take your fitness routine up a notch?  You might want to try a fitness class at the Victoria Field House ..."
The Chamber's Channel by Laura Wood, president, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "A pivotal time for Victoria is upon us.  With downtown reconstruction and the urban sprawl approaching, the Chamber has an opportunity to become a liaison for businesses to the city ..."
Come for Christmas by Sue Orsen, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "The Chamber's annual Christmas Party is set for Thursday, December 4th, at the Island View Country Club at Waconia.  Call or email Sue Orsen to make reservations.  Invite your spouse and employees ..."
Unwanted Help by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "Everybody has played golf with the 'help,' the person who tells you which way the wind is blowing, reminds you that your putt is downhill, and even provides golf instruction -- all unsolicited help ..."
Taking Prescription Drugs by MN State Representative Paul Kohls, R-Victoria.  "Carver County residents of all ages who are having a tough time paying for their prescription drugs should call the state's new RxConnect service, which matches eligible Minnesotans to free of discounted prescriptions offered by over 100 pharmaceutical companies ..."
All Roads Lead to Rome? by Mike Wartman, former resident of Victoria.  "All roads lead to Rome?  Hah!  All roads lead to Victoria, and the roads were gravel!  Where, oh where, would the former youth of Victoria be if the roads had not been gravel? ..."
One Biker's Perspective by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "If we really want to be running sweet and not just running, we will find time to stop and smell the roses.  If you were all like me, I'd tell you to go out and buy yourself a motorcycle ..."
Count Your Blessings by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mount Olivet Church-West Campus.  "I remember well a woman I used to visit in a nursing home.  She was a darling elderly woman who still spoke with a Swedish brogue ..."
Carver County Comments by Gary Delaney, Carver County Commissioner, Victoria.  "How about a brief description of a Carver County Board Meeting?  As a taxpayer, you are entitled to a view of what happens ..."
Body and Soul by Jim Larkin, amicus et editoris.  "We need to recognize that our body is a gift from God, and it comes with a corresponding obligation to be a good steward ..."
Are You Hiding? by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "God doesn't want us to hide from our sins or ignore them.  He wants us to confess them, receive forgiveness, and live our lives to the glory and honor of His name ..."
FIRELINE by Tom Walsh, Victoria Fire Department.  "We had two grass fires in the last week, neither started by lightning.  These fires are costly to all. They put the firefighter in danger.  They destroy public and private property and they pollute the environment ..."
The F.D. Fishing Contest by Gary Sohns, Victoria Fire Chief.  "The Fire Department is holding its 17th Annual Fishing Contest on Sunday, February 15th, 2004, on Stieger Lake in Victoria.  We are looking for sponsors  ..."
Let There Be Peace? by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.   "Palestinians, Israelis, Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Muslim, Shepherds, Shorthairs -- Why can't we all just get along with one another? ..."
Feminist Fantasies by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "Public schools are the most powerful influence in our culture today because 89% of America's schoolchildren attend the public schools.  And the National Education Association (NEA) controls the public schools, their policies, and their curriculum ..."
Are You Busy in Victoria? by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "Indeed, the City of Victoria's Inspection Department has been very busy.  During the last year we have issued more than 500 permits for all sorts of work from new homes to decks, finished lower levels, and commercial projects ..."
A Painter Passing Through by Carol Vadnais, resident of Victoria.  "Autumn is like an artist's palette becoming richer with color each day, as the weeks culminate to total splendor ...
Twenty (20) Years Ago the Gazette featured Tony and Catherine Aretz in "Among the Little People."  Tony and Catherine put on 5,000 miles through twelve states and met 'the little people' ..."
Ten (10) Years Ago the Gazette featured Margery Hanson in "In the Afterglow."  For the last ten years, since the death of husband Carl, there is still a source of light and energy for Margery ..."
Give a Nod to God by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "Nationally and individually we need to take stock of what we do have, not what we don't have.  A minimal nod to God should be expected for blessings and riches ..."
Obituary.  Marsaline Ball, 89, of Laurens, Iowa, formerly of Victoria, died October 17th, 2003.