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Annual meeting votes “Yes” on important initiatives By Troy Lesan On Sunday, March 1, the day of the Viking Valley Association Annual Meeting, it appeared that spring had arrived. It was a nice day and a far cry from a year earlier when the 2019 meeting was postponed and rescheduled due to fears of a winter storm. Apparently, for the 173 in attendance, the good weather was a portent, because there were some important measures on the ballot and they passed with flying colors. It’s not often that membership will pass substantial assessment increases – in other words, raising costs for themselves – without a good deal of contention, but this meeting was an exception. As most readers know, Lake Viking is faced with the big expense of an engineer designed silt basin in order to continue our dredging operation in an effective fashion. Cost is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $500,000 and, of course, the issue is funding. If there were any questions as to the need of this costly improvement, they were answered in a superb and highly informative Power Point presentation by Dredge Committee Chairman Shawn Hepinstall. Shawn’s presentation, which appeared on the new big screen Smart TV purchased by the activities committee, was a thorough walk-through of the dredging plan both from a historical perspective of where we have been and as an outline of the future. It included overhead maps, plenty of pictures, including the entire dredge (rarely seen because the machine is usually half-submerged in the water), and many other relevant graphics. Perhaps the two items on Shawn’s presentation with the most lasting effect were a chart showing an overhead photo of another lake that is actually silting in . . . and . . . a chart showing a comparison of how much other lakes pay both in dues and dredging assessments. Lake Viking is well below the curve in both of those categories. After the presentation, the voting started with the first option on the ballot being the sale of five of the 23 Association-owned waterfront community areas to assist with funding for the dredge project. When this option was first presented, there was some talk, including posts on Lake Viking Group Facebook suggesting that the measure was depriving certain members of amenities. To me, as a board member and longtime Lake Committee member, this option made sense. The lake has owned twenty-three community areas since day one, some of which experience frequent usage by members. However several of these CAs are not used at all and never have been. Perhaps the best analysis was offered by an Association member who neighbors two of the little used community areas. (That’s right, two! Several community areas are separated by only a few lots.) The member stated that he has NEVER seen anyone use those two community areas. He added that the only sign of life visible to him on those lots had been a few squirrels scampering around the properties. This image apparently prevailed. When brought to a vote, the proposal to sell the five community areas passed by a resounding 105 yea to 10 nay. Next on the agenda was Initiative #2 calling for a one year, one time dredging assessment of $150 per lot to assist with the silt basin expense, with

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an additional $50 per year raise in the lake fund. The lake fund increase will provide for anticipated annual expenses in keeping the dredge operational. When discussion went to the floor several members questioned the need for this increase due to the fact that both the income and funds summary statements reflected that the Lake had money. It was then suggested, from the floor, that digging deep into our reserves was not a good option. This was also a sentiment emphasized by Glenn Miller (he owned a business management company) when he served on the Finance Committee and the main reason for the creation of the 5 year plan. The general rule of thumb is the desirability of a year’s worth of reserves – a nest egg of sorts – in the event of large unforeseen capital needs. Once again, the logic of the proposal from the floor prevailed and membership voted by a large margin – 87 to 21 – to adopt Initiative #2 in favor of the increases. Again, the $150 assessment increase per lot is a one-time expense to membership that will appear on the 2020 statement. There was definitely a sense of unity among members who attended the 2020 annual meeting and it was reflected in all floor votes. Earlier in the agenda, before Shawn’s dredge presentation, Mike Krehbiel presented the financial documents and made the motion to ratify the current five-year plan. His motion passed by a vote of 104-4. Later in the meeting, there were several perfunctory votes (I will call them housekeeping items) whereby procedural rules in the handbook were moved into the bylaw section, and those passed by votes of 67-0, 62-1, 60-0, and 57-0. The final item on the agenda was Kenny Southwick’s presentation of a strategic plan which will be used as a road map for our direction of the future. Association members are encouraged to go to the lakevikingmo.com website and read the financial documents, the dredging plan, and the strategic plan. A big “thank you” to membership for taking a proactive approach for the future.

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Susan Zalenski Mark Leggett Mike Booth Tony Gronniger Celeste Armanees Troy Lesan Marvin McNabb

In the election of Board of Directors, two new members were elected to replace Eric Odette and Flint Hibler who go off the board. The new board members are Celeste Armanees and Marvin McNabb. Mike Booth was re-elected for a second three-year term, and Susan Zalenski will be board president for the upcoming year. The minutes of the annual meeting will appear in the April edition of the Lake Viking News.

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Garage Sale The spring lake-wide garage sales will be held on

Saturday, April 18, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $10 fee for anyone having a sale. If you want to be on the map, we need your money and your list of items by Friday, March 27. Maps will be available at the office on April 13. For more information please call Marian Larason at 660663-3395 or Mary Hibler at 816-724-1020.

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CRMC offers information, tips on Coronavirus

As you well know by now, the new highly-publicized Coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China in late 2019 is currently triggering a highly-contagious respiratory disease called COVID-19 throughout the United States. Coronavirus is thought to spread primarily between people who are in close contact with one another (within about six feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person sneezes or coughs. A person may also possibly contract the illness by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching his/ her own mouth, nose, or eyes. As escalation of reported cases continues, the quelling of Covid-19 as a public health threat will require everyone taking personal responsibility for practicing everyday preventive actions that can help limit/prevent the spread of this respiratory illness. While you may have heard them often, everyday preventive actions for containment cannot be over-emphasized and include the following: 1. Stay home when you are ill. Those individuals who test positive for Coronavirus should self-quarantine for a minimum of 14 days; 2. For prevention purposes, wash your hands often with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol; 3. Refrain from touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; 4. Clean AND disinfect frequently-touched surfaces and objects daily (e.g., tables, countertops, phones, keyboards, light switches, doorknobs, faucets, and cabinet handles);

5. Avoid handshaking and close/personal contact whenever possible, particularly with those who are sick or starting to show symptoms (“social distancing”); 6. Coughs and sneezes should be covered with a tissue, which is then immediately thrown in the trash. This is preferable to using an elbow or sleeve, as we do not know how long the virus can survive on surfaces outside the body;

7. Avoid touching high-exposure surfaces in public places (handrails, door handles, faucets, elevator buttons, etc.). Use a tissue or your sleeve to buffer your hand or fingers if necessary;

8. Refrain from travel, and avoid crowds (again, social distancing). Many large events are currently being cancelled to aid in this regard; and 9. Wear a facemask, but only if you are sick, a health care worker, or providing care for an infected individual at home. If you are experiencing Coronavirus symptoms — including fever, cough, and shortness of breath — and have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with the virus or who has recently traveled from an area where the virus is widespread, please stay home and contact your health care provider immediately via telephone. The CDC recommends calling your physician/provider first for information regarding how he/she is handling cases in order to keep others from being exposed and infected. Let your provider know about your symptoms and any recent exposure or travel, and he/she will determine if you need to be tested and/or guide you in a course of treatment. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. However, the median incubation period is estimated to be approximately 5.1 days; and 97.5% of those who develop symptoms will do so within approximately 11.5 days. There is currently no vaccine to protect against Covid-19; and while there is no specific post-exposure prophylaxis available for people who may have been subjected to COVID-19 and no specific antiviral treatment, medical care can still be sought to help relieve symptoms if necessary. Most people will be able to recover from Covid-19 at home. Older adults, those with compromised immune systems, and people who have serious chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease (co-morbidities) appear to be at the highest risk of getting seriously ill from this disease. Creating a household plan can help protect you and your family’s health in the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 in this area. Stay home as much as possible to reduce your exposure, particularly if you are part of a higher-risk population. If you have a chronic condition, you may want to consider obtain-

ing extra critical medications to have on hand in case you must stay home for a prolonged period of time. As part of your support system, stay in touch with others via phone and/or e-mail. Coronavirus is a very fluid issue, with circumstances changing on an hourly basis. At Cameron Regional Medical Center, we have currently implemented Phase I of a multi-phase plan. Multiple meetings among the Infection Prevention and Surveillance Committee, physicians, and key staff members have been held over the past several weeks to address and plan for the needed containment/treatment measures. Frequent meetings will continue until the public health threat has been alleviated. Among many considerations, CRMC’s Phase I focuses on rerouting any potential Coronavirus patients from other building entrances to the Emergency Room entrance, educating satellite clinic patients to call before presenting to clinic facilities, and maintaining an ample inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection prevention supplies for treatment purposes. Patients presenting with respiratory issues, flu-like symptoms, and/or fever are being carefully screened via a predetermined set of criteria and questions. Signs are posted at entrances and throughout our facility outlining these protocols for the benefit of the public, including the donning of masks and use of hand sanitizer when indicated. If reported cases continue to escalate and our area becomes directly involved, visitor control will become much more aggressive and certain entrances will be closed. The public should be aware that testing capabilities are limited to State and County Health Departments, with even those being in extremely short supply at present time. The Medical Center and our physicians have no testing capabilities, but are meeting and working very closely with area Health Departments in coordinating testing and care. Community preparedness, household preparedness, and personal responsibility will all be essential in assisting our physicians and health care providers in shortening the life of Covid-19 if and when it comes to this area. Stay informed, follow the everyday preventive actions, and do not hesitate to call your County Health Department or the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ 24-Hour Hotline at (877) 435-8411 for more information.

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Infraction Committee Report The infraction committee adjudicated 108 infraction tickets during year 2019. Of the 108 infraction tickets, 14 were dismissed and 94 Infraction tickets were processed. The infraction ticket fine is the minimum of $70 plus $10 charged for the processing, mailing, handling and record filing by the Association Office – equals $80. Some other basic fines are established in the Association Handbook and by the the Board of Directors. The Viking Valley Association would just as soon that every member was in compliance with property upkeep rules, that there were no rules violations on the water, and there wouldn’t be the necessity for any fines. That being said, the infraction committee processed a range of fines for a 2019 total of $12,412. When asked if the infraction ticket holders had read the Lake Viking paper (where rules are featured) published after each Board of Directors meeting – the answer was usually “NO.” When asked if the infraction ticket holders had viewed the Lake Viking website at any time (where the rule book is online) – the answer was usually “NO.” Infraction committee meetings are not open to the public. The infraction ticket holder can be present (with or without assistance or with or without witness(s)) or prepay some infraction tickets in advance at the Association Office, prior to the monthly infraction committee meeting. Unless otherwise published, the next infraction committee meeting will be April 25 to process any winter infraction tickets issued. The regular infraction committee meetings will be the Second Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. in the lower level of the clubhouse - till winter. Respectfully submitted: Roger Lankford, Infraction Committee Chairman Committee Members: Bob Clemens, Carl Butcher, Jim Gibbany, James Funk, Roger Lankford as chair, and Mark Leggett as board contact.

Over 140 attend Community Foundation 9th Annual Meeting Over 140 community leaders from throughout Northwest Missouri participated in the 9th annual meeting of the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc., on Feb. 21. This year’s theme was “Grow Your Own,” featuring guest speaker Dell Gines, Senior Community Development Advisor, Omaha Branch-Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The meeting was held at the Mozingo Lake Conference Center, Maryville. Mr. Gines is a nationally recognized speaker and shared his experiences with entrepreneur based economic development in rural settings and grassroots economic development projects. He gave tips about strategies he has seen work and why those are uniquely suited for small towns. The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) public charity with a mission of encouraging regional collaboration to increase the power of charitable giving and philanthropy to transform our region into an economically vibrant area. Lake Viking Association Members Lowell Kruse and Mary Hinde are very much involved with the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri . Kruse has served as past President and Hinde is CEO. The Foundation provides charitable giving administration to more than 230 funds with over $23 million in assets. For more information, call Mary Hinde, Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. at 816-232-2022.

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Impact of COVID-19 threat continues to unfold The escalating outbreak of COVID-19 across the world is shifting daily routines in this country in ways never seen before. No one knows how this pandemic story will end, but all agree that we are experiencing an historic time on all levels of society, including locally. Decisions encouraging social spacing over individual preference are intended to thwart the threat of contamination. Round upon round of announcements continue to unfold while hopes that disruptions are temporary. By March 17, health authorities had identified nine disease cases in Missouri; a Drexel man in Cass County is in self-isolation. There are 18 cases of the disease in neighboring Kansas where public schools have been officially closed for the rest of this academic year. Financial markets have come shuddering to a halt as Wall Street braces for a possible recession. Reports of panic-buying of grocery staples come nationwide as well as local. Every walk of life has been impacted. Most churches have suspended worship gatherings. Parents are trying to figure out how to rearrange daycare schedules as life continues without the structure of school sessions. Social media buzzes as people seek out the latest update on what the disease outbreak means. The impact of COVID-19 unfolds with new announcements unfolding almost hourly. First the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended cancelling events involving 50 or more people for the next 8-week period. Then President Trump suggested avoiding gatherings which involve 10 people or more. There is no way to accurately assess how things are changing locally. To attempt to set future plans

seems futile as new realities continue to unfold. The following list (as of March 18, 2020) is not comprehensive but begins to describe the disruption of daily routines in big and small ways: • Daviess County Courthouse announced restricted entry by administrative order for the 43rd Circuit Court (Daviess, Caldwell, Clinton, DeKalb and Livingston) effective March 16 • Daviess County Clerk is awaiting a determination whether the April election can be postponed until June • Daviess County Library is suspending all programs until further notice, hopefully to resume mid-April. • Access II office will be closed to the public until approximately mid-April, with business to be conducted by phone. • Daviess County Nursing and Rehab has restricted entry for visitors and non-essential health care personnel. • USPS has advised NNA that periodicals permits will not be revoked if a newspaper has to suspend a print issue during coronavirus quarantines • At least two local businesses, Gallatin Truck & Tractor and Pierce Auto, have canceled their Customer Appreciation dinners. • Gallatin Theatre League has postponed its spring play, but keep your tickets. They will be honored at the reschedule date. • Book signing sessions announced by author Deborah Dilks for Jameson and Pattonsburg have been canceled • The Active Aging Resource Center in Gallatin is closed to the public until further notice. Meals on Wheels will continue deliveries on a weekly basis, but all other activities are suspended • City and county government officials have set restrictions and guidelines for visitors to their re-

spective offices and ask if you have business with any local government agency to first call them before making an in-person visit. Those responsible for making decisions typically opt for public safety over any other concern. The oft repeated comment is: “In the end, it will be impossible to know if we overreacted or did too much, but it will be quite apparent if we underreact and did too little.” School closings may have the biggest immediate impact for most local households. Missouri Gov. Mike Parsons has declared Missouri in a state of emergency, a designation which still allows school closing to be made on the local level. Daviess County’s five schools have canceled classes, with the tentative date of April 6 for classes to resume. “We are definitely living in unprecedented times,” says Dr. Bryan Copple, Gallatin R-5 Superintendent. “Flexibility and understanding is important in this time of need.” School administrators, health agencies and state officials have determined the best course of action to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus is to send students home. But it will be no extended vacation for students. They can expect to receive assignments during their break through weekly updates from instructors. Those future assignments will come via the web, email, textcaster or social media.

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Activities Calendar April 11 April 18 May 2 June 6 June 20 July 4 July 18 August 7 August 8 August 22 September-December September 12 September 19 October 3 October 31 October 31 November 7 December 5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easter Egg Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Garage Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cinco De Mayo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poker Run . . . . . . . Patio Party w/Now & Then Band . . . . .Fourth of July • Craft Fair Clubhouse . . . . . . . Jeff Hower Anvil shoot •Fireworks . . Patio Party w/Whiskey Benders Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Family Movie Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kids Play Day (Blow Ups) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kids movie night 7-9 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scavenger Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALL Chiefs noon games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Garage Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wine Hay Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beer & Brats . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk or Treat in parking lot . . . . . Pumpkin painting •Costume contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adult Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fireﬁghters Chili Cook Off . . . . . . . . . Cookie Decorating / Craft Party

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Early birds get the fish This picture, borrowed from a March 7 Lake Viking Group Facebook post, shows Al and Carla Sneed with several of the 29 fish they caught. A good start to the season. The fish are definitely biting!

911 Addresses and Lot Numbers to be displayed a) All dwelling owners (houses, mobile homes and dwellings of a similar construction) will have their lot number prominently displayed so that it is clearly visible from the roadway. b) Lettering and numbering needs to be at least 3 inches high and sign colors need to be contrasting colors so the sign is easily read. c) Owners having multiple adjoining lots may include on the sign at the principle residence. d) Lots with structures (shelters, sheds, boat or swimming docks, decks, etc.) will have their lot number(s) prominently displayed so that it is clearly visible from the water (on lake front lots) and from the road way. e) As of August 1, 2014, all docks must have their lot numbers displayed on the lower right side of the dock, facing the water. All lake front dwellings will have lot numbers clearly visible from the water. This rule is in place for your safety in case of an emergency! Safety, Fire Department, First Responders and Ambulance personnel need to be able to see your address and lot numbers to respond!!

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Wine & Cheese Event

By Troy Lesan On March 7, the Association Activities Committee held their much anticipated wine tasting event. As always the activities committee developed a pretty clever plan for the competition. They covered the wine bottles (over 30 of them) in brown wrapping paper then assigned a number. Tasters drop their tickets into a cup in front of their favorite wine and the selection with the most tickets wins. In promotions, the event was referred to as wine and cheese, but as usual, the desserts brought by various association members were crowd pleasers. Nancy Serrone provided the blue ribbon winning dessert. Her Tres Leches Coconut cake was a fluffy, white delight topped with bright red maraschino cherries. Susan Zalenski’s delicious peach cobbler took second place, and Jeannie Horst, who can always be counted on to bring a good dessert, brought chocolate & oatmeal revel bars that were awarded third place. On a personal note, I’ve always realized that I have a rather plebian taste of wines. I’m satisfied with an inexpensive sweet wine from Missouri Vintners such as Adam Puchta or Stonehill. Apparently this preference is the rule rather than the exception. The favorites voted on by the 70 attendees at the event were brands like Saint James Country Red, Amber Mist Pink Zinfandel and Stella Rosa Moscato D’Asti, all of which, remarkably, can be found at Walmart or Aldi’s. The three favorite wines were brought by Erin Christopher, Sarah Wilder, and Kevin and Lisa Lilly. It was a great event and next on the activity club agenda is Sip and Paint (where Marj Locker magically transforms ordinary, unsuspecting citizens into artists) at the clubhouse on Saturday, March 14.

Nancy & Joe Serrone enjoying the wine and cheese event. Nancy provided the prize winning dessert – Tres Leches Coconut Cake.

The wine table always draws a crowd. Mary Hibler awards a Lake Viking T-shirt prize to Lisa and Kevin Lilly who provided a favorite wine.

NOTICE TO LANDLORDS If you have a rental property at Lake Viking, please read the following. ARTICLE XI - DWELLING RENTALS Section 1. A member can only rent one house at a time. Only a house is an eligible rental property. Garages, unimproved lots, shelters, private docks, private shorelines, beaches and campground spaces are not eligible for renting to non-members. Individual rooms in a house cannot be rented separately. Rental is for the entire property. Section 2. Non-member renters will pay Viking Valley Association a Renter’s fee for every whole or part of every 12 month period equal to the current year dues and Assessments. This Fee does not constitute any kind of membership. This Renter’s Fee is due on or before first day of occupancy. Member is responsible for ensuring Renter’s Fee is paid on or before first day of occupancy and upon any extension or renewal of lease. This fee is not refundable or subject to proration under any circumstances. We are grandfathering in the 10 current renters as of March 6, 2016 for the term of the current lessee. Section 3. Non-member Renters must show the Member’s guest pass for access to the pool, clubhouse facilities, beaches and community areas. If a Member is not in good standing, the Member’s guest passes are invalid. Section 4. No non-member renters are allowed to have watercraft titled in their name on the lake. All watercraft must be titled to a property owner. Renters with a valid guest pass may only use watercraft of a member in good standing. All watercraft are stickered according to the lot number of the Member. No guest and/or non-member watercraft allowed. Section 5. It is the Member’s responsibility to deliver a copy of their lease in its entirety to the Association office prior to the start of renter occupancy. Member shall have 10 days to notify the Association office of any changes or amendments to that lease pertaining to occupancy extensions or renewals. Section 6. Every non-member renter must attend a Zebra Mussel information session at the Association office within 10 days of the first day of occupancy. Section 7. All non-member renters must abide by the By-Laws, Covenants and Restrictions. Members shall be responsible for compliance of such Rules and Regulations by renters.

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It’s good to go to Haiti ... it’s better to come home

by T.L. Huffman Gallatin North Missourian Staff Writer When Stanley Hanson took a mission trip to Haiti earlier this year, he returned to his birthplace, but he had no illusions about calling it home. “I was a little anxious to go, a little nervous, since it was my first time back,” he says. Stanley, 14, an eighth grader at Gallatin High School, was adopted by Bobbi and Jim Hanson of Gallatin from an orphanage in Haiti when he was about three years old. He’d been in the orphanage since he was an infant. His impoverished mother already had three children, and she was not able to care for another child. Haiti is historically poor and had more than 430,000 orphans in the region before the 2010 earthquake.

tanley was prepared for the worst. Stanley went with five others on the mission team. He was the only one under the age of 70, so he had a lot of experienced people to guide and support him. He also got a lot of exercise as they kept him running back and forth. Among the team members was Shelly Sims who has been going to Haiti for over 20 years through missions supported by the Gallatin First Baptist Church. The small team went with Grace Evangelistic Ministries out of Warrensburg. The team stayed in the village of Jacquet and provided medical treatment for 1,000 people during that two week period. Stanley helped keep tab of medicines and run errands. “I got to talk to people about God,” he says. “About 10 people got saved.” Most importantly to him, he was able to visit the village children. “I took six new soccer balls and a huge bag of Jolly Rancher candy to pass out,” he says. It was a good experience all in all, despite being unbearably hot and crowded. Sanitation and water supply are two major challenges. Pollution from human and other waste is prevalent in most of the Haitian rivers. In Stanley’s words, “It smelled like a word I can’t use…so I’ll just say crap.” It was a tiring experience for young and old missionaries alike. “The days felt longer,” he says. “The sun went down faster. It gets darker there a lot sooner. I was going to bed at around seven down there. I don’t go to bed until ten at home.”

ccording to Shelly Sims, a seasoned missionary to Haiti, the first day was culture shock for Stanley, but he did really well on the trip. Stanley had been asking Shelly for three years if he could go along with her. (This trip was Shelly’s 22nd mission trip to Haiti). Sometime Shelly has gone to the desert, and there is nobody to interact with, but this year the village was more typical of real village life, which Shelly thought would be a little better for Stanley. Stanley helped with Bible school every afternoon, and interacted with the kids really well. Stanley also helped with a revival and participated in house to house evangelism.

Stanley running the ball

“Although there is political unrest,” said Shelly, “We had no problems. We had guards and stayed in a gated compound. Police escorted us out of the airport.” Shelly said that Stanley had to put up with her and two other “old” ladies who made him play cards and take long walks with them.

ack home, his parents worried, naturally, while Stanley was gone. Haiti is known for its illegal drug business. Human trafficking, especially of children, is also prevalent. Crimes and violence are a part of daily life. Still, the Hansons were confident their son was in good hands. He was able to call home every night which helped him deal with being so far away from his family and friends. It was a long two weeks, and Stanley says he was ready to head back home. Stanley knows he has a mother and three siblings in Haiti. He was unable to go visit the orphanage while he was there. He says finding them someday is “something I can see happening. I’d like to go back again some time.” In the meantime, Stanley is a dyed-in-the-wool American teenager. He likes barbecue, meatloaf, waffles and baked beans. He doesn’t care for mustard or seafood. He gets along okay at school, where social studies is his favorite subject. When the Hansons brought him home from Haiti, he was a puny, “failing to thrive” child. Now he’s a husky kid that plays a lot of football. He is a running back/fullback and middle linebacker. “I ran an 85-yard touchdown the last game of the season,” he says.

A typical teenager Below, Stanley is shown when he first arrived at the orphanage in Haiti

tanley says he was motivated to take the church trip because he wanted to learn more about Haiti, especially the difference in cultures. “I wanted to go back and find out more about where I came from and maybe give something back to the people,” he says. He adds that he’d done his homework on his native country. Some of the facts he learned about Haiti are less than encouraging: *Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. *The jobless rate is 40%. *Only 60.7% of its population can read and write. *There is just one public university in Haiti. *50% of the nation’s wealth is owned by approximately 1% of Haitians. *The average per capita income is $480 a year with 80% of nationals living below the poverty line. *Mobile phones and internet connections are reserved for the wealthy minority. *Diseases including malaria, typhoid and hookworm are common in the region. *Anemia is common among small children between the ages of six months and five years. *One in 50 people in Haiti is affected with HIV/ AIDS. *Only 40% of its population has access to basic health care. *Corruption is another potential threat. Haiti is ranked at the 159th spot out of 176 countries listed by Transparency International.

Stanley and his father, Jim, on plane ride to US from Haiti

*Haiti is also one of the most densely populated countries in the Western Hemisphere, with 747 people per square mile. * The 2010 earthquake caused devastation to such an extent that experts say it will take decades to rebuild the lost infrastructure to support health, governance, agriculture and security. That earthquake claimed the lives of more than 1,000,000 Haitians.

ll in all, Stanley says he was very humbled to see the conditions the Haitian people live in. He is grateful to all those who helped him return to Haiti and hopes in the next few years to return there on another mission trip. This trip made him aware of what his life would have been like if he had not been adopted and brought to the United States. On one of his nightly calls home he told his folks: “I know I have said it before, but I want to say it again. Thank you for taking me out of this place.”

Reprinted from the March 11, 2020, edition of the Gallatin North Missourian.

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Successful fund-raising event for Lake Viking Church Youth Group By Troy Lesan Sold! Pastor Robert Nelson has become an accomplished auctioneer, as demonstrated in the picture at left. He is assisted by Sunday School Director, Randy Goin, at the Lake Viking Church spaghetti dinner and valentine auction to support youth activities. The Feb. 15 event was a total group effort with adults preparing food, the youth serving the food, and a tremendous turnout from eager buyers. A huge selection of donated Items was auctioned ranging from gift cards from restaurants and auto-repair facilities to culinary delights. Ah yes, the spectacular offering of pies and cakes are always big bid items. Total raised - $6,300! A new record for the event. The Lake Viking Youth would like to thank those businesses and individuals whose donations helped to make this event a big success.

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Almost everything... you need to know about Lake Viking Lake Viking 2020 Boards & Committees Activities Committee Ramona Miller, Mary Hibler (Chairperson), Dustin Hibler, David Hibler, Eric and Jody Odette, Gail Bush, Resa Wiltse, Janet Hillman, Celeste Armanees (Board Contact) Board of Directors President, Susan Zalenski; 1st Vice President, Mark Leggett; 2nd Vice President, Mike Booth; Secretary, Tony Gronniger; Assistant Secretary, Celeste Armanees; Treasurer, Troy Lesan; Assistant Treasurer, Marvin McNabb. Viking Valley Association Board of Directors Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the clubhouse. All members in good standing are welcome to attend. Building Committee Marvin McNabb (Board Contact), Doug Wiltse, Jim Miller and Tom Johanson. Building Committee Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at the Association office. Building permits are required to be approved by the Building Committee prior to the start of any construction as stated in the Covenants, Restrictions, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Viking Valley Association. Campground Committee Mary Hibler (Chairperson), Marion Crawford, Mike Wolfe, Charles Sudduth, James Funk, Mike Booth (Board Contact) Community Strategic Planning Tony Gronniger, Missy Leggett, Shawn Hepinstall, Paula Hepinstall, Dennis Schlaiss, Lana Southwick, Kim Spidle, Carolyn Leeper, Don Leeper, Kenny Southwick, Susan Zalenski (Chair/Board Contact) Dredge Committee Paula Hepinstall, Robert Hayes, Brett Bush, Shad Mort, Shawn Hepinstall (chairman), Mark Leggett (Board Contact) Employee Board Contact Tony Gronniger Finance Committee Mike Krehbiel (Chairman), Donna Archibald, Shad Mort, Sally Zerbe, Len Zalenski, Missy Leggett, Troy Lesan, Flint Hibler, Tom Johanson, Troy Lesan (Board Contact) Handbook Committee Donna Archibald (Chair), Mary Miller, Kyle Parkhurst, Kim Spidle, Terri Schlaiss, Celeste Armanees (Board Contact) Infraction Committee Roger Lankford (Chairman), Carl Butcher, Bob Clemens, Jim Gibbany, James Funk, Mark Leggett (Board Contact) Lake Committee Shirley Leakey, Don Leeper, Carolyn Leeper, Bo Steed, Mike Krehbiel, Sherry Krehbiel, Ramona Miller, Tom Johanson, Robert Walton, Troy Lesan (Board Contact) Special Road District Mark Leggett, Ron Spidle, Troy Knight Volunteer Fire Department Rusty Hendricks, Gary King, Tony Gronniger, Dennis Schlaiss, Riley Blades, Luke Threlkeld, Len Zalenski, Mark White, Mark Closterman, Anthony Dirks. Mike Booth (Board Contact). Fire Department meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the firehouse in the association main parking lot. If you have the interest and the time to serve your community, be sure to attend the next meeting.

Public Water Supply Dist. #3

Kyle W. Parkhurst, President, term expires 4/2020 - SubDistrict #3; Troy Lesan, Vice President, term expires 4/2021 - Sub-District #2; Jeffrey Speaker, secretary, term expires 4/2022 - Sub-District #4; Randy Tague term expires 4/2021 - Sub-District #1; Harlan Horst, term expires 4/2020 - SubDistrict #5; Roger Barker, Superintendent; Gary King, Water Operator; Diane Hulett, Clerk. Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. at the PWSD No. 3 office. Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday thru Friday. All payments for metered water bills are to be made payable to Public Water Supply District No. 3 of Daviess County, Missouri. You may abbreviate as PWSD #3. If you have any questions, contact the PWSD No. 3 office, 116 Waterworks Dr., Gallatin, Mo. 64640 (located at the water plant). Phone 660-663-2771. For the convenience of customers of Public Water Supply District No. 3, a drop box is available at the front door of the office located at the water plant for the payment of water bills. Payments received after 4 p.m. in the drop box will post the following day. For the convenience of Association members, a drop box is available in the front door of the association office for the payment of association bills.

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Viking Valley Association Office Address: 144 E. Main, Gallatin, MO 64640 Office Hours: April 1 - Labor Day Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Day after Labor Day - March 31 Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Property Owners

Emergency Phone Numbers * DAVIESS COUNTY EMERGENCY ....................911 Ambulance - Fire - Rescue * Fire - Lake Viking Fire Dept...............................911 To Report Fire Only * Lake Viking Safety Patrol.................660-663-2204 * Sheriff, Daviess Co...........................660-663-2031 or 663-2149 * Highway Patrol (Emergencies) ....1-800-525-5555

***************** Important Phone Numbers * Association Office.............................660-663-2131

You are responsible for your guests and their actions. It is your responsibility to educate them on the rules and regulations of Lake Viking. Lake Viking is private property, but all lots are owned by some other individual. Please do not drive or ride ATV vehicles or bicycles on neighboring lots, or walk across lots to fish or use others’ property without first getting the property owner’s permission.

* Maintenance Barn.............................660-663-2777

Fishery Guidelines

* Lake Viking Sales Office, Lot #Z-9...660-663-2134

Bass: Release all bass 12” to 19”. Fishermen can keep one bass per day of 19” or longer. Crappie: Keep all crappie caught, within the state limit, which is 30 per day. Walleye: Fisherman can keep Walleye at least 21” in length, release all catches under 21”.

Mowing Regulations

You are required to have your lot mowed by May 1st, June 1st and September 1st of each year. If you do not keep your lot mowed, or hire a contract mower, the Association will mow it, and bill you $90.00 for each mowing.

The Association does not want to be in the mowing business.

Please self-mow your lot or hire a contract mower to do it for you. All contract mowers are required to submit a customer list to the Association office. If you are not on their initial list, you may be accidentally billed by the Association, so please contact your mower early. The below listed mowers have registered with the Association office and can usually be reached in the evening. There may be other mowers who advertise in the Lake Viking News.

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Jason Burns......................................... 660-605-2151 Mike Cline............................................. 816-465-0092 Eric Critten.......................................... 660-663-9122 Randy Gatton....................................... 660-663-9348 Mark Hoig................. 816-716-1896 or 660-663-4244 Ron Huston..............660-663-3234 or 816-390-5161 Jeff Johnson........................................ 660-334-0604 Jim Miller..............................................816-520-3280

Please Keep Control of Your Dogs

Dogs are not allowed off the member’s property and shall be contained by a fenced enclosure or controlled by a leash. Guests’ dogs are included. Violation of this rule may be subject to an Infraction Ticket issued to the property owner.

Building Permit Notice

Building Permits are required, but not limited to the following projects: fences, storage shed, shelters, decks, boat docks, boat houses, room additions, porches and any alteration of the roof line; and any other construction that requires large earth moving equipment, concrete trucks and other equipment that requires multiple axle trailers. Failure to comply with building regulations could result in a minimum fine of $500 and loss of lake privileges. Any construction not in compliance with these regulations could result in forced relocation of the structure.

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Watch When & Where You Burn!

Anytime you are burning brush, etc., on your lot, make certain you are burning on your lot and not someone else’s property. Unattended burning is prohibited and burning is not allowed when winds are in excess of 15 mph and shall be subject to an Infraction Ticket and fine.

Member Reminders

• Helmets are required to be worn when operating a motorcycle within the Lake Viking Subdivision. • Goose population control is hard to manage... The first step in this process is DO NOT FEED THE GEESE!

* Public Water Supply District #3 of Daviess County (Water Plant).....660-663-2771 Roger Barker - (Emergency after hours)....660-334-0100

* Lake Viking Marine, Inc., Lot #1000.660-663-3722 * Farmers Electric Co-op., Inc. * During business hours............1-800-279-0496 * After Hours...............................1-800-927-5334 * Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.1-800-346-6844 or 1-800-778-7652 * Windstream Telephone Company * Customer Service (Residential).1-800-347-1991 * Repair Service.............................1-800-782-6206

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From the Assessor Personal property assessment sheets were due in the assessor’s office by March 1. If you have not returned your assessment sheet, please do so. If you have questions, please call the assessor’s office at 660-663-3300 Ext. 1. Reminder: Buildings on skids DO get assessed and need to be reported to the assessor.

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Rule Changes February 2018 Dumpsters (Building Regulations) - page 19 of handbook: Dumpsters and/or a portable receptacle capable of containing construction debris will be required for onsite construction, at the property owner’s expense, but is not limited to: New home construction, garages, hangers and home additions. Other projects that may require the use of a dumpster or receptacle will be determined at the time a permit is approved. Both the permit and the job site placard will identify the container requirement. A dumpster or receptacle on new home, garage, hanger or home addition construction is not required until the foundation is completed. Only scrap lumber may be piled outside of the container and burned on the job site in accordance with burning rules and guidelines. Material waste where no permit or dumpster/ receptacle was required may be placed in the appropriate receptacle in the maintenance yard in accordance with refuse disposal restrictions and yard disposal rules. Failure to secure and maintain a debris receptacle will result in a minimum $250.00 fine. (2/2018) Smoking in Clubhouse - page 38 of handbook: Smoking in the Clubhouse is prohibited at any time. (2/2018)

Attention Members

The Viking Valley Fire Department will be meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month @ 9 a.m. at the Fire Station. The Sirens will be tested at this time.

REMINDERS!! 6 Exceed Maximum

Posted Speed Limit: The maximum speed limit for the operation of any vehicle or conveyance upon the roads, ways, streets, and thoroughfares of the subdivision shall be thirty (30) miles per hour except in those areas where additionally restricted speed limits may be posted, whether temporary or permanent.

6 Improper Parking:

The parking of motor vehicles on the traveled portion of any street, road, or way within the subdivision is prohibited except for an emergency which does not allow immediate removal.

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USE OF DUMPSTERS

The Associa�on provides dumpsters for the Beaches, Campgrounds and some Community Areas, for the purpose of accumulated trash in these areas, not day to day household trash. Please DO NOT dump building materials of ANY kind, such as lumber, sheetrock, shingles, etc. in these dumpsters.

Private Ramp Recommendation The Board of Directors would like to recommend that all private ramps be chained and locked when not in use by property owner.

Rules

for Committees and Their Members The Board of Directors may appoint Special Committees as they feel necessary. All members must be active members current in dues, assessments and other fees. The board of directors will appoint the following standing committees: finance, building, cemetery, infraction, lake, nominating, handbook, strategic, and campground. ~ All committees shall have a minimum of three active members and include at least one board member. ~ No committee or subcommittee may be formed without board approval. ~ All recommendations from committees shall be presented to the board prior to any actions taken by said committees. ~ No action may be taken by any committee member that has not been approved by the chairperson, board contact and the board. ~ New committee members shall be presented to the board for approval.

About your trash service Just a reminder to all members with dwellings or commercial buildings, you must pay for trash service to the trash removal company providing the service. Full time residents will pay for 12 months of trash service and weekend or part-time residents will pay for 6 months of trash service (April 1 thru Sept. 30.) If you need the phone number for our trash service, please contact the association office, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.–4 p.m. for more information @ 660-663-2131. Anyone setting trash out prior to pickup day must have trash in a container with a closeable / sealable lid. (This was adopted, by motion, at the Board of Directors meeting on Aug. 10, 2008.)

NOTICE

Runway for Aircraft Only Now that spring is here, not only is there an increase in boat traﬃc, but also more aircraft using the LV airport. While we do not have a great deal of air traﬃc, remember that our runway is for aircraft use only. For your protection, and that of others, please keep all vehicles and pedestrians clear of the airport runway at all times.

JUST A REMINDER SPEED CREATING EXCESSIVE WAKE: Trolling speed will be used when approaching within seventy-five (75) feet of boat docks, marina, and coves marked with Association buoys, or other areas marked with permanent or temporary Association buoys.

Animal Rules & Regulations Allowing dogs to roam/animal bite: Dogs are not allowed oﬀ the member’s property and shall be contained by a fenced enclosure or controlled by a leash. Guests’ dogs are included. Any animal whether leashed or unleashed that attacks or bites a person, and after review of the circumstances, is deemed to be a vicious animal and must be removed from the lake. The owner of the animal is subject to a minimum $500.00 infraction ticket.

Cemetery Decorum

Flower bouquets are permitted any time of the year. For the spring and summer seasons beginning March 1st and extending to December 1st of each year, no wreaths or sprays, or other decorative materials shall be used on any lot, except such decorative materials as can be contained in vases mounted to the marker base. Exceptions will be made for a period of one week following an interment service, Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Wreaths, flowers, and other materials left on graves, which have withered or become unsightly, will be removed by the cemetery without notice. Wreaths and other decorative materials must be removed from shipping boxes and containers before placing said materials on any grave.

ATTENTION CAMPERS Just a reminder, camp spaces are NOT transferrable with the sale of your lot or camper . The campground agreement that each of you have signed states: Section Eight: Privilege Not Assignable Licensee’s privileges under this Agreement shall not be assignable by Licensee in whole or in part .

Attention Dock Owners!! Boat dock wiring must be protected by a ground fault interrupter (GFI). If your dock wiring is not GFI protected an electric accident can occur. You can purchase a GFI electrical tester at any hardware store to see if you are already protected or contact a qualified electrician to install a GFI to protect your dock.

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Krehbiels in New Zealand

The year started off big for Mike and Sherry Krehbiel as a result of a journey to New Zealand. Their trip featured visits to glaciers, rain forests, plenty of breathtaking scenery, mountain climbing, and helicopter and jet boat rides. Last but not least was the visit to “Hobbittown” which became a permanent fixture in the country as a result of the blockbuster, Academy Award-winning “Lord of the Rings” movies that were filmed there. The Krehbiels returned stateside in time to see the Super Bowl and Mike eventually gave the finance committee presentation at the March 1 annual meeting.

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