At Our Front Steps  by Sue Orsen.  "When we step into the voting booth on November 2nd, we are opening our doors to people who will step into our lives and make decisions that will affect us and our families today and in the months and years that lie ahead ..." Click on Front Page.
Back to School by State Representative Paul Kohls, Victoria.  "Under Governor Pawlenty's driver's license proposal, students would have to show they do not habitually skip school before receiving their driving privileges.  Students would bring in a form to certify school attendance ..."
Chamber's Channel by Carol Notermann, Administrator, Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "The Bavaria Musikmeisters provided lively music and laughs while we ate the Wiener Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Homemade Bavarian Pretzels ..."
In the Heat of the Day by Pastor Tom Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "At quitting time, and the hay was baled, the old man was as fresh as the morning.  They asked him where he received his power and strength ... "
Backstroke by Father Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.  "What a great way to live, going through life doing the backstroke.  You don't miss out on a thing because you can see it all.  All you have to do is keep your eyes open ..."
Time Out for Time by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "I've had friends from other cultures where time is not as important, where the philosophy is why do today, which is sunny and beautiful, what can be left go until tomorrow, which holds the promise of rain?"
Who Mans the Microphone? by Pastor Ken Kotzer, Mount Olivet Church-West Campus.  "During one of our worship services, I went around visiting the Sunday School classes while my colleague was preaching.  Upon entering the third grade class, one of the students worried about who was in charge of the microphone at church ..."
Conquering Fear by Pastor Maureen Bonner, Waterbrooke Fellowship.  "How do we know that Jesus was afraid?  The agony and sweat, 'like drops of blood,' were outward signs of an inward turmoil ..."
Paradox of War and Peace by Jim Larkin, amicus et editoris.  "Evil came about when certain angels chose to reject God's love out of envy of His superior status.  Envy is evil ..."
The Mayor's Message by Mayor Jerry Bohn, City of Victoria.  "The state and federal races command a lot of attention, but don't forget to vote for local candidates as well.  We expect 3,000 to 4,000 residents to vote ..."
FIRELINE by Tom Walsh, Victoria Fire Department.  "We take this opportunity to thank Nick and Joan Kranz and Interstate Batteries of Victoria for the recent donation of a new American flag
From the Lions Den by Joe Schmieg, President, Victoria Lions Club.  "I extend my thanks to Tom Abts and staff at Deer Run for their fine hospitality for the Victoria Lions Fall Golf Classic ..."
The Art of Relaxing by Thom Derr, Rough Rider.  "The Harley Babe joined me for the Davis Rally in New Hampton, Iowa.  We rode to Dubuque for dinner one evening and passed through Spillville ..."
Ya Gotta Have Heart by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "Thank God for the Twins.  I'd root for them even if we weren't in the same geographical area.  The Twins play with heart.  They come from behind and win, over and over again ..."
Early Candlelight by Carol Vadnais, Victoria, Minnesota.  "These were the early days around 1825 when there was nothing but hills, rivers, and endless prairie yet to be discovered in Minnesota.  The author wove an unforgettable story about the Minnesota Frontier ..."
Obituaries.  Sue Kay Swain, 63; and James R. Carrier, 67.
A Page from Parks & Rec by Tammy Abrahamson, Victoria Parks and Rec Director.  "We are including our fitness class free of charge to all field house members from October 1st through December 31st.  We have over 15 fitness classes a week offered at various times to accelerate your level of fitness ..."
Code Corner:  The Re-Growing of Victoria by Tom Gray, Victoria Building official. "It seems that there is some kind of building project going on within a five-iron shot of anywhere in Victoria!  To help keep our roads safe and inform the public, here's a project update ..."
In My Mailbag by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "It occurred to the cowboy a few weeks ago that he had not opened his mailbag for quite some time.  Some of the recent queries posed very interesting topics which might be of interest to you ..."
My Number One Bass Man by Sandy Krause, Victoria, MN.  "The crowd roars.  A trophy and keys to a brand new $40,000 Triton TR-20X bass boat are placed in Brian's hands.  Is this really happening?  Is this really happening to my bass man?"
On the Live Wire.  "What's The Big Idea?" will be held at the Lions Shelter in the Norwood Young America Sports complex on Thursdays in October.  "Victoria's Listening Post" will be held at Deer Run Club House on Thursday, October 14th ..."
Do You Remember When? by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "Do you remember when you mom wore nylons that came in two pieces?  When ice cubes came in metal trays with levers?  When the Fuller Brush man came to your door every few weeks?"
Rising Out of the Cornfields by Editor Sue Orsen.  "The Victoria Elementary School is, indeed, rising out of the cornfields.  A vast expanse of construction is underway as the ground level of the school begins to take shape ... Lots of curb and gutter is already in place at the school site ..."
Twenty Years Ago the Gazette featured Carver Park Reserve, celebrating its 20th anniversary, and Lowry Nature Center, celebrating its 15th anniversary ..."
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured candidates for Victoria City Council.  They include Mary Meuwissen, Mayor Dale Palmatier, Mike Eischens, Jim Paulsen, Rose McMahon ..."
When I Was Your Age by Mike Wartman, Former resident of Victoria.  'I actually uttered the line last week.  The bad part of my utterance was that I declared it to a third grader ..."