South to Vancouver by Sue Orsen.  "Lifeboats clinging to the side of the Statendam gave me a funny feeling.  This ship was big … and very close to icebergs …" Click on Front Page.
The Mayor's Message by Mayor Jerry Bohn, City of Victoria.  "I encourage the residents of Victoria to vote the bond/levy referendum being requeted by School District #112 on Tuesday, November 4th …"
From the School Board of District #112.  "We voted unanimously to bring three ballot questions to voters on November 4th.  This is an action we take on behalf of the children you elected us to serve … the nearly 8,000 students who enter school in our district … Overcrowding is real at Chaska High School … The new elementary school to be built in Victoria will enable us to escape the same overcrowded conditions in grades 1-5 … We want to invest in land for a future secondary school … We need to keep current facilities up to date and useful … We need additional operating dollars … We need to increase the general fund levy … The owner of a $250,000 home would see a difference in taxes next year of $150 per year or $12.50 per month …"
FIRELINE by Tom Walsh, Victoria Fire Dept.  "We invite you all to the Victoria Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 4th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fire Station …"
The Secret by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.    "Golfers are always in search of 'the secret.'  Ben Hogan revealed his secret in a feature in LIFE magazine.  Amateur golfers are also discovering their secret and sharing it with everybody.  So here it comes … my secret …"
Twenty Years Ago the Gazette featured Walter and Gen Ebert in "A Season for Stewardship."
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured "A Touch of Bavaria" sponsored by the Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
Carver County Comments by Gary Delaney, Carver County Commissioner.  "On September 23rd the County Board was in session for over eight hours.  We do tend to have long meetings …"
A Page from Parks & Rec by Tammy Abrahamson, Victoria Parks & Rec Director.  "Starting October 1st, our gymnasium will be completed and ready for use.  For the month of October we are offering 25% off membership as well …"
Code Corner by Tom Gray, Victoria Building Official.  "As this is being read, one of our own at Victoria City hall is away training for near-future duty in Kosovo.  Steve Sarvi will be leaving his job as City Administrator of Victoria, as well as his duties as Mayor of Watertown, to stand between two groups of people bent on annihilating each other …"
Luther, The Film by Pastor Arnold Lemke, Faith Lutheran Church.  "If early reviews are correct, this film will be an interesting depiction of Martin Luther's life, teaching, and impact on both church and society …"
One Biker's Perspective by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "Being aware of customs and traditions always makes travel more interesting, enjoyable, and even safer.  As you may have guessed, this biker is a traditionalist …"
The Spirit of Lake Auburn by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "A group met in September to begin exploring spiritual growth.  This new group of familiar faces calls itself the Spirit of Lake Auburn…"
The Pumpkin Journey by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mount Olivet Church-West Campus.  "Life is like growing pumpkins.  The anticipation of the harvest is just as fulfilling and exciting as the harvest …"
Driving in the Rain by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "One rainy afternoon a Christian mother was driving along on one of the main streets of town, taking those extra precautions necessary when roads are wet and slick …"
Remembering Paul Granlund by Mike Wartman, Former resident of Victoria.  "Rome has many of the works of Michelangelo. And Paris is home to the Mona Lisa, and you can find Whistler's Mother close by in France.  London is famous for its collection of Rembrandts.  And one is sure to find Picassos scattered throughout New York and Chicago.  But what about Victoria?"
On the Other Side by Kyra Schindler, Student friend of the Gazette.  "Is the grass always greener on the other side?  When I hear this quote, all that flashes through my mind is an image of my yard …"
Men Who Would Be God by Jim Larkin, Amicus et editoris.  "Humility is inconsistent with our thinking we are the cause of our talents.  We did not create ourselves.  God did …"
For Your Children and Grandchildren by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "Is Hillary Clinton the role model for our young daughters and granddaughters?"
From Touch of Bavaria 2003 by Sue Orsen.  "Lots of young families and generations of families attended this year's Touch of Bavaria in Victoria.  A bigger photo display is online in Sue's Album …"
Chamber's Channel by Laura Wood, President, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "It is with great pleasure that I announce record amounts of attendants and record proceeds from Touch of Bavaria that will be applied to the Chamber's Scholarship Fund …