All the World's a Stage  by Sue Orsen.  It's an action-packed adventure, a thriller, a comedy, a mystery, a drama, a romance novel.  There is suspense or surprise in every scene and the stage is loaded with color and characters.  Click on feature.
Heroes of History by Carol Vadnais, Resident of Victoria.  "Dolly Madison was one of America's most beloved and charming women. It was her gifts of hospitality and graciousness that won her a special place in the hearts of American people throughout her entire lifetime …"
The Chamber's Channel by Marlene Speltz, Administrator.  "You are all invited to the NEW Home/Garden/Business Expo which will be held on Saturday, April 7th, 2001, at the new Holy Family Catholic High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, it promises to be bigger and better than ever …"
Birds of a Feather by Lee Clark, The Practical Pig.  "They may all be in a flock, all wearing a billed cap with the brim facing backwards -- perhaps at a sporting event outdoors, their faces scorching in the sun because the cap bill is protecting their necks. Is neck melanoma a new threat? …"
Driving Mr. Daisy by Father Bob White, St. Victoria Catholic Church.  "We're in heavy traffic on a freeway interstate.  Jeff, our parish administrator, is behind the wheel.  He grew up just miles from the Indy 500 Speedway.  Right now he's driving like he's on it …"
Can You See Him?  by Pastor Arnold Lemke, Faith Lutheran Church.  "On the walls of some of those Christian homes where this is being read is a funny little sign that looks just like so much Chinese to the uninitiated, often made out of squared-off little scraps of wood.  If you look intently for a period of time, however, suddenly a word will pop out of the maze -- the word JESUS …"
Fixing Things by Pastor Frank Jones, Lake Auburn Moravian Church.  "We people have tried to fix things forever, which reminds me of the words of my grandfather … It's important to know what you can do, and just as important to know what you can't do.  We can't fix all things, which is probably one of the important lessons of Lent …:"
Spring Break in Victoria?  by Mike Wartman, Former resident of Victoria.  "Did we go anywhere on our Energy Week Break?  Of course not, because there was nowhere to go.  If we never left Victoria during the rest of the year, why would be allowed to leave it during the week?  Well, we weren't! …"
FIRELINE by Tom Walsh, Victoria Fire Department.  "The 14th annual Fishing Contest was a smashing success.  A very large crowd turned out even though the temperature was in the tens and the wind was blowing at a good clip …"
Thank you, Mr. Crapper by Tom Gray, Building Official.  "Indoor plumbing was a wonderful invention.  The indoor toilet-flushing mechanism was invented by an English plumber, Thomas Crapper."
When the Bees Buzz by Pastor Thomas Braun, Christ Victorious Lutheran Church.  "The true story is told about photographer Eric Valli, who was dangling from a nylon rope from a 400-foot cliff in Nepal …"
The Appointed Time by Jim Larkin, Amicus curiae et editoris.  "Said Aunt Prudence, 'I don't need to have a big party to celebrate becoming 75.  I'm just grateful to be alive …"
Victoria Tundra People by Janie Jasin, Motivational Speaker.  "I live on the moon.  I see ethereal scenes beneath a winter's light.  My footsteps make crunching and scrunching sounds.  The surface is bumping …"
Just Give It Up!  by Tom Stumpf, Cowboy Correspondent.  "So the cowboy thought he would do a little unscientific survey to see what the locals are abstaining from during Lent, in order to form a better idea of what makes people tick -- or tock, as the case may be …"
Are You a Looky-Loo by Steve and Kathy Schmieg, Realtors.  "People wandering through model homes come in several varieties …"
Don't Touch That Dial  by Tom Abts, Deer Run Golf Pro.  "I love the Golf Channel.  Sure, it's got some goofy infomercials and other corny stuff, but it's the door to the Wonderful World of Golf …"
Ten Years Ago the Gazette featured Jerry and Dee Schrempp in "After Ten Kids and Forty Years …"
Senior Citizens Corner by Ethel Ausink, Senior Citizens Reporter.  "St. Patrick was a patron saint of Ireland.  He was born about the year 389, the son of Calpurnius, a Roman-British deacon, and Conchessa.  March 17th marks the date of his death …"
Sketches from Sara by Sara Hanlon, Mill House  Gallery.  "In art there are 'isms' such as Impressionism, Expressionism, Pointillism, Cubism.  The list goes on and on …"
Obituaries:  Fr. Brennan Schmieg, OFM, 69, & Gilma Johnson, 101.