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VVA Board of Directors December 8, 2019 Call to Order Troy Lesan, Lot 576, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the clubhouse. Members in attendance were Eric Odette, Lot 220; Flint Hibler, Lot 183; Tony Gronniger, Lot 2281; Susan Zalenski, Lot 364; Mark Leggett, Lot 72. Shad Mort led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mark Leggett led in prayer. Mike Booth was unable to attend. Approval of Minutes Eric Odette moved to approve the minutes of the Nov. 10, 2019, board meeting. Susan Zalenski seconded; motion passed. Committee Reports Handbook Committee – No report. Finance Committee — Eric Odette reported on this month’s finance meeting. Mike Kemna has resigned as chairperson and Mike Krehbiel will be taking that position, with Missy Leggett as secretary. We had a CD come due, so we decided to split the CD and put half of it into money market at an adjustable rate starting at 1.82% and the other half back in a 3-month at 1.65%. There was discussion on raising the fee that is charged for the use of credit cards. Income is up and expenses are down, but there are some big bills to pay in December, which includes our taxes at $23,000, the dredge pump and long reach repairs of $10,000. We are on track with Special Lake and Road Assessments. What we took in was used for these two line items. Capital expenditures were also discussed. We have completed one item of roofing the shelters that we thought would carry over to next year and also may purchase one zero turn mower before the end of the year. Our current assets are at $252,000 over last year. Strategic Planning Committee — Susan Zalenski reported that sound panels have been ordered for the upper level of the clubhouse. The Long Range Planning Committee will meet again in November. There have been approximately 25 people at each of these meetings. They would like to present a plan at the January board meeting and have board approval by February. Activities Committee — Mary Hibler reported the Activities Committee has a cookie decorating event coming up on December 14 and they will also be making gnomes for Christmas. Mary also provided the board with a tentative list of 2020 activities. Building Committee — Flint Hibler reported seven new permits were issued in November. Fire Department — No report at this time, but the Fire Department will have their monthly meeting next week. Campground — Mary Hibler reported the campgrounds are quiet. Lake Committee – No report. Infraction Committee - No report. Dredge Committee — Shawn Hepinstall presented the dredge report. We are going to be working on the silt pond at the south end in hopes to continue dredging there next spring. We have two additional engineering firms interested in bidding our sediment study. We are a little behind schedule of where we wanted to be, but we want to make sure we spend our members’ money wisely. We still think we will get this study done for $50,000 to $75,000. There is a town hall meeting scheduled on Feb. 1, 2020, at 2 p.m. to discuss our dredge program, which will include finance options to move forward. Human Resources Mark Leggett presented a report on updating our personnel manual and job descriptions. Mark has been working on this with Susan Zalenski and Debra Hayes. Debra has an extensive background in human resources. The personnel manual has not been updated in several years, nor have the job descriptions of employees. Mark’s goal is to get a copy of the revised documents to the board and staff to look over and give their input, then present it at the January board meeting. We have three job descriptions that are very confusing, one being the pool administrator. We have two employees that keep two time cards because they do multiple jobs for the Association. Our facility maintenance is broke into three spectrums. There is campground and com-

Topic: Dredging

Town Hall Meeting Feb. 1 A town hall meeting is scheduled for Feb. 1, 2020, to discuss dredging and funding options, and to inform our members. The decisions on how we move forward and what options we choose will affect the lake for years to come. Please plan to attend this important meeting! Additional information on page 5.

Nominating Committee It’s that time of year when we ask the members of our Lake Viking community to consider running for the Board of Directors. There will be three Board of Directors positions (three-year terms) to be voted on at the March 1 annual meeting. The Board of Directors’ key purpose is to represent our VVA members’ interests and ensure the ultimate responsibility for the management of VVA. Board members are expected to participate in monthly VVA meetings and to be the Board liaison to least one VVA Committee. Since our VVA has very limited staff, it is a very “hands-on” board. The Board is vital for our success and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations as well as setting the strategic direction for VVA. We recognize that this is a volunteer position … and that many of our members have jobs and many other commitments. However, if you have skill sets in management, legal and other Board experience, we would encourage you to consider running for a VVA Board position. Susan Zalenski is the Chair of the nominating Committee. Mark Leggett and Tony Gronniger are also serving on the Nominating Committee. Please feel free to contact any of the members of the Nominating Committee with questions. Applications for Board of Director positions can be found on the Lake Viking website under “Lake Documents”, https://lakevikingmo.com/ …or you can get an application at the Lake Viking office. Applications will need to be received by Jan. 15 to be published in the paper before the March 1 annual meeting. Members can apply for the Board positions up to the annual meeting on March 1 and nominations can be made from the floor at the annual meeting. However, we can’t guarantee that information will be published in the Lake Viking paper unless applications are received before Jan. 15.

Lake Viking Strategic Plan The Strategic Planning Committee will present its recommended strategic plan to the Board of Directors on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. in the lower level of the club house. This is the regular monthly meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee. We would also like to invite members of our home owners association who would like to learn more about the proposed long-term strategic plan to attend this meeting. Stakeholders from all areas of Lake Viking have been meeting since August to identify and recommend critical areas for the future of Lake Viking. Kenny Southwick has facilitated the meetings and will present the information at the Jan. 12 meeting. The board will review the strategic plan for approval at the February 9 monthly meeting. The finalized board approved strategic plan will be presented at the March 1 annual meeting.

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munity facilities, clubhouse bathrooms and general clubhouse cleaning. Mark stated he would like to look at, from a financing standpoint, requiring a standard fee for clubhouse rentals. We would redo the agreement on clubhouse rental and charge a nominal fee as a non-refundable cleaning fee. This nonrefundable fee would be passed on to the staff member that does the cleaning. We would do something similar for the campground and community area facilities. There would be a set stipend for the cleaning of those areas. The third piece is the general clubhouse cleaning, which would also be paid in the form of a stipend and not hourly. These cleaning positions would become a 1099 job and would be easier to budget for than keeping track of hours. Susan Zalenski added to this human resource project the plan for a Board Training Manual. Susan would like to have this in place before the next new board members are elected. The purpose is to have one resource for a board member to go to with background information available to them. Lake Manager Report (Shad Mort) 1. Dredge: The pump has been sent to Kansas City for repairs. We should know in about a week or so what needs to be repaired and, if possible, we would like to get this expense in this year’s budget. 2. RFPs: Shad will be meeting with another engineer on Tuesday, which brings us to five engineers to choose from. 3. Long reach: The long reach is working at the south end. We have cleaned the canal next to Chesneys and will be moving it to the sediment structure to make as much room as possible to do some dredging in the south end next year. 4. Tree trimming: We are working on trimming around the lake and will be doing some work for the road district also. We hope to have everything cleaned up this winter. 5. Year in review: it was a rough year from a high water standpoint. We didn’t have any major accidents and the budget is looking to be good for year end. So all in all it wasn’t a bad year. Discussion 1. Susan Zalenski asked if it would be possible to have the water district and road district attend a monthly board meeting to see how we and these districts interact and how we can help each other. It was suggested to have them both in January. 2. There were questions about, why we don’t buy an extra dredge pump, so when it is down, we don’t have to shut down the operation of dredging. One issue with that is the cost. These pumps are very expensive. Another issue is, the dredge has to be pulled out of the water to take the pump out and that

requires a crane that costs us $6,000 each time we take it out. Financials: Flint Hibler moved to accept the monthly financial statements. Mark Leggett seconded; motion passed. Flint Hibler moved to accept the 2020 Proposed Budget and Capital Expenditures, to be presented at the annual meeting in March. Eric Odette seconded; motion passed. Guest Time 1. Frank Armanees addressed the Board about the use of crossbows for deer hunting at the lake. Per our current hunting regulations crossbows are not allowed. Frank would like the board to change those regulations and allow crossbows for hunting at Lake Viking. Shad Mort addressed the reason for not wanting them used at Lake Viking. Shad stated he thinks it will put more people in the woods hunting here and that could be problematic for us. We have had problems with bow hunting here at the lake with people trespassing and if we put more people here hunting it will cause additional problems. Frank explained that the crossbow does not shoot as far as the new compound bows. Compound bows are allowed at Lake Viking. Shawn Hepinstall stated many of the traits of these bows are identical, such as the feet per second and from a safety standpoint. There were questions from the members like, do we allow a limited number of hunters here or could we? Hunters do have to register with Safety and show proof of their tags, membership and ID. Members can hunt on their own property or they will be given a map to show community property that they can hunt on. After a long discussion, Mark Leggett moved to delete “NO CROSSBOWS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE VIKING VALLEY SUBDIVISION.” Eric Odette seconded. After continued discussion, Tony Gronniger called for the question. The motion to allow crossbows at Lake Viking passed. Tony Gronniger moved to add these hunting rules to the handbook. Eric Odette seconded; motion passed. Eric Odette moved to add a #14 to the existing rules that every hunter will have to sign a waiver of liability. Flint Hibler seconded; motion passed. Board Action 1. Easter and Mother’s Day in 2020 fall on board meeting nights. Mark Leggett moved to change both of these meetings. April meeting changed to April 5, and May meeting changed to May 3. Susan Zalenski seconded; motion passed. 2. Donna Redden presented building rule changes to the board for approval. The following are the changes proposed: A) Strike the sentence on page 17 “Structures of fines for Contractors: 1st Violation: Ticket will be issued; 2nd Violation: Loss of privileges for 1 year; 3rd Violation: Loss of privileges within the Valkyrie Valley Subdivision permanently.” Insert the following in its place: The Safety Officer may, at his discretion, issue one written warning per contractor (or property owner) per site per year for any infraction which the officer deems can be resolved in a timely manner. When issuing penalties associated with a ticketed infraction, circumstances such as gravity of the violation, number of previous infractions and cooperation of the contractor or owner in abating the infraction shall be considered. Contractors that continue to violate specific building regulations or are uncooperative in addressing issues associated with the regulations may be considered serious violators. Such violators may be referred to the Board for further action up to and including suspending the ability to perform work at the lake. B) Page 19 “Sand based projects, shelters, sheds, decks, docks, shoreline work, bobcat work. Adding the word “decks.” C) In the middle of page 18 the paragraph that starts with “Any applications for any structure mustNot include…..”; change to read “Any DEFAULT - Do Change Thisthis File. Save to current week folder before altering this ad. on next page] [Continued

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building permit application for any structure must include…” D) Page 19 under the heading “Building permits are required…..” change prefabricated structures to: Site built prefabricated or prebuilt structures. Mark Leggett moved to accept the building changes. Flint Hibler seconded; motion passed Nominating Committee Troy Lesan asked for volunteers from the board to serve on the nominating committee for new board members for 2020. Susan Zalenski, Mark Leggett and Tony Gronniger all volunteered. Flint Hibler moved to accept those volunteers. Eric Odette seconded; motion passed. If there are any members that would like to help out on this committee, please contact one of the above committee members. Board member application can be found on lakevikingmo.com or call the office at 660-663-2131. There are three board seats available for 2020. Adjourn: Mark Leggett moved to adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel and board organizational matters at 7:46 p.m. Tony Gronniger seconded; motion passed. Attendance: Mike Krehbiel, Lot 559; Len Zalenski, Lot 364/365; Donna Redden, Lot 1279-1281; Missy Leggett, Lot 72; Mary Hibler, Lot 183; Shawn Hepinstall, Lot 543; Tony Southwick, Lot 1594; Bo & Kitty Steed, Lot 444; Frank & Celeste Armanees, Lot 62; Ellen Dors & Chris Evans, Lot 621; Shad Mort, Lake Manager; Sally Zerbe, Lot 2528/Office. Let the record show that these minutes are a record of the business transacted at this meeting and a sampling of the discussions. Comments and discussions are not reflected in whole or as actual quotations in the minutes, nor do they reflect all comments by members. Respectfully Submitted, Mark Leggett, Secretary Board of Directors Viking Valley Association

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Dredging and Funding Options By Shawn Hepinstall Dredge Committee Chairman

It has always been amazing to me the amount of passion and care our members have for the stewardship of our lake. We have been members of the Lake Viking community for 20 years. The lake, the people, and our community are truly special. Along the way there have been a lot of challenges and our members always make the right decision for the health of our lake. Silt and dredging have been a fact of life from day one at Lake Viking. Upon the completion of the lake in 1969, discussions of silt and dredging began showing up in the board minutes. In October of 1975, just five short years later, the first “mud cat” dredge was purchased for $59,000. In April of 1976 the members voted to approve the first dredge assessment, $10 per lot owner. Over the years we have done a lot to capture and slow the silt from coming into the lake, including engineer studies with recommendations. Retention ponds, rock weirs and stream bank stabilization have all been implemented. Lake Viking was designed with a 9,203 acre water shed (14.3 sq. miles) that captures rain water through six main feeder creeks. Four of the main creeks are in the south end. As with any manmade lake in an agricultural area, silt comes in with the water. Once again, our community is faced with a major decision on how to fund our dredging efforts and finance the construction of a new basin to hold the silt on the south end of the lake. Each dredging on the south end typically removes 80,000-100,000 cubic yards of silt. This is done every 4-5 years. During the annual meeting last year, the dredge committee presented an overview of this project, preliminary cost estimates between $500,000 to $700,000, and possible options to fund this major capital expense. During this year we have explored and gathered information on these options so our members can make an informed decision. 1. We created a Request For Proposal (RFP) which was sent to engineering companies for plans to build the silt retention basin. Preserving and protecting our lake is always one of our top priorities. Expanding or building a retention basis that could potentially hold 250,000-300,000 cubic yards of silt requires a professional plan from engineers with previous experience. We challenged them to develop a basin that will not only hold the silt but develop one we can maintain, clean out and use for many years into the future. We cannot afford to have a breech in the walls or build something that has a limited life span. 2. Funding – options presented at the Annual Meeting a. 5 Year Deferred Maintenance Plan We currently have $67,000 accrued and are on target to commit an additional 50,000 to this fund YE. Projected total $117,000. b. New Dredge Assessment The current lake fund assessment is $30 per member. To raise enough capital via assessments it would require a substantial increase. 1,100 members x $100 = $110,000 1,100 members x $250 = $275,000 1,100 members x $450 = $495,000 c. Loan or Financing - Apply for a long term capital loan making monthly payments. d. Sell some Lake Viking Community Areas - We own 23 Community Areas. They are all important assets owned by our community. Twelve of them are used extensively by our members and are important amenities. Eleven of the Community Areas are dormant and get very limited, if any use by our members. The proposal presented for membership consideration would offer 4-5 of these Community Areas for sale to generate needed funds. They are buildable lots and not part of the feeder creek system that replenishes the lake. Selling a few of these Community Areas rather than harboring this unused asset can benefit everyone. I encourage all members to look at the lake map and visit the actual Community Area sites. This is a viable option for our members to consider. e. A Combination of the above - Any combination of the options listed above could be approved by members. A town hall meeting is being scheduled for Feb. 1, 2020, to discuss our options and inform our members. The decisions on how we move forward and what options we choose will affect the lake for years to come. The stewardship and health of our lake is something we are all concerned with and take pride in as Lake Viking members. Please watch for future announcements on this meeting in February.

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On Nov. 23, Daviess County native David Sandy helped bring in the Christmas season at the Courter Theater in Gallatin with his world-famous magic show. Admission to the show was free as part of Gallatin’s Christmas on The Square. Sandy took up magic as a hobby at the young age of six. After entertaining his fellow first-graders with a simple card trick taught to him by his father, David was hooked. “I did my very first magic performance in Gallatin when I was only seven years old,” recalls Sandy. “Even though that was 49 years ago, I remember it well... it was at Dockery Park.” As a youngster, he began entertaining at service organization banquets, scouting events, local meetings and schools. His reputation as a great entertainer even as a teenager took him to resorts, theaters and conventions where he was often the featured entertainer. At the age of 14, he met Faucett W. Ross, a retired professional magician who lived in St. Joseph. Faucett became David’s close friend and mentor. David Sandy has been entertaining professionally throughout the heart of America and along both coasts since the 1970s, including regular appearances at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, Calif. David has been twice awarded the title of “Stage Magician of the Year,” in addition to being named “Close-Up Magician of the Year” from Ring 129 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He is also a member of the prestigious Inner Magic Circle of London, England, and an honorary lifetime member of the worldfamous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA. In addition to his busy performing schedule, David works as a producer of a variety of touring shows, symphonic concerts, festivals and special events.

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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. 190 Fisherman Section 2. Non-member renters will pay Viking Valley Association a Renter’s fee for every Altamont, Mo 6 whole or part of every 12 month period equal to the current year dues and Assessments. Lake Viking 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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December 17, 2019 Call To Order Kyle Parkhurst, President (2020), called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. Members in attendance were Jeffrey Speaker (2022), Harlan Horst (2020), and Troy Lesan (2021). Randy Tague (2021) was unable to attend. Also in attendance were Roger Barker, water superintendent, Gary King, operator, and Diane Hulett, clerk. Approval Of Minutes Troy Lesan moved to approve the minutes of the Nov. 21, 2019, Board of Directors meeting. Jeffrey Speaker seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried. Public Comment There were no visitors in attendance for public comment. Old Business The final 2020 budget figures were reviewed. Jeffrey Speaker moved to approve the 2020 budget and Troy Lesan seconded. All voted to approve; motion carried. New Business Financial Report: The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Harlan Horst moved to approve the November financial reports as submitted and approve the bills. Troy Lesan seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried. A letter of resignation was received from Randy Tague to be effective immediately. Troy Lesan moved to accept the resignation and Harlan Horst seconded; all voted in favor. A motion was then made by Troy Lesan and seconded by Jeffrey Speaker to appoint Mark White to fill the unexpired term of Randy Tague as Sub-District #1 Director. All members were in favor; motion carried. A motion was made by Troy Lesan to accept the 2020 Equipment Lease Agreement from Viking Valley Association. Harlan Horst seconded. All voted to approve; motion carried. Discussion Superintendent Report: Roger reported on leaks during the past month and gave a brief recap on computer repairs that will need to be addressed soon. Executive Session: A motion was made by Troy Lesan and seconded by Harlan Horst at 7:30 p.m. for the board to enter executive session to discuss personnel. Roll Call: Kyle Parkhurst-yes; Troy Lesanyes; Jeffrey Speaker-yes; Harlan Horst-yes. The board returned to regular session at 8 p.m. The board and employees expressed thanks to Harlan and Jeannie Horst for hosting the Christmas dinner meeting. Kyle Parkhurst, president, announced the next meeting would be Jan. 21, 2020, at 4 p.m. at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Speaker

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Call to Order Kyle Parkhurst, President (2020), called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. Members in attendance were Jeffrey Speaker (2022), Harlan Horst (2020), and Troy Lesan (2021). Randy Tague (2021) was unable to attend. Also in attendance were Roger Barker, water superintendent, and Diane Hulett, clerk. Approval of Minutes

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Troy Lesan moved to approve the minutes of the Oct. 15, 2019, Board of Directors meeting. Harlan Horst seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried. Public Comment There were no visitors in attendance for public comment.

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Old Business Roger updated the board on the progress of the engineering study and informed the board that Mark Baltzer from Bartlett and West visited the plant recently to collect data. New Business Financial Report: The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Troy Lesan moved to approve the October financial reports as submitted and approve the bills. Harlan Horst seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried. The final bond payment was made this month. A motion was made by Troy Lesan and seconded by Jeffrey Speaker to transfer the unused balance in the Debt Service account to the General account and make an additional payment on the Lease Purchase agreement with the funds. All members were in favor; motion carried. Discussion Superintendent Report: Roger gave a recap on the MRWA Fall Conference which he attended at the end of October. He also reported on two major leaks which were discovered last month. Both were found very quickly thanks to the radio read meter technology which saved the homeowners hundreds of dollars. Roger also informed the board on the new Diamond Maps program which will be utilized to map the distribution system. Executive Session: A motion was made and seconded at 6 p.m. for the board to enter executive session to discuss personnel. Roll Call: Kyle Parkhurstyes; Troy Lesan-yes; Jeffrey Speaker-yes; Harlan Horst-yes. The board returned to regular session at 6:20 p.m. Kyle Parkhurst, president, announced the next meeting would be Dec. 17, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the home of Harlan Horst. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

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Lake Viking School Districts ... Winston Redbird or Gallatin Bulldog? By Troy Lesan Perhaps one of the most curious things about living at Lake Viking is the school districts. On the surface it would seem to be a no-brainer. Altamont is three miles from Winston and eight miles from Gallatin. Houses with a Gallatin address should be in the Gallatin School District and houses with an Altamont address should be in the Winston District. Right? Well, not exactly. Shirley and I and our neighbors all have Gallatin addresses, but we are in the Winston School District. Meanwhile, many Lake Viking houses with Altamont addresses are in the Gallatin School District. Confused? Add this fact to the mix: most kids living in the town of Altamont are in the Gallatin School District. Well, anyway, Gallatin is a much bigger town than tiny Winston. It would stand to reason that the Gallatin basketball teams would trounce Winston every year. Nope, wrong again. During the past few years the Winston boys team has been a powerhouse that has routinely beaten Gallatin and even regularly prevailed over teams from St. Joseph. In the Gallatin Invitational Tournament, for example, the Winston Redbirds have taken home the championship trophy from 2013 through 2018: five straight years.

Tristen Gibson tries to trap Winstonâ€™s Marshall Farrell against the sideline in the championship of the Gallatin Invitational Tournament held Dec. 7.

This year, as 2019 ends, the balance is shifting. Gallatin has a group of boys that has been reversing hexes. During the football season, GHS beat Penney High of Hamilton for the first time in 12 years. Penney had previously been soaring in rarefied air as a state class one powerhouse, but as the pendulum swung in the opposite direction, Gallatin was victorious. Fast forward to Dec. 7 for high school basketball. The mighty Winston Redbirds were hit hard by graduation losses and the Gallatin Bulldogs are suddenly deep with talent all the way down to the sophomore and freshman levels. They finally won the championship trophy at their own tournament. Granted, the season is young; anything can happen. In a recent game at North Andrew (another perennial class 1 power) Gallatin lost a squeaker by two points. Meanwhile, Winston beat Southwest Livingston in two overtimes. Talk about drama! With only seconds left, Redbird Jakub Hisel scored a three pointer to send the game into the first OT. Then, with only seconds left , he again scored another three pointer for the victory in the second overtime. Bulldog or Redbird â€” it looks like Lake Viking residents are going to be in for some exciting high school boys basketball games this season. A report on girls basketball will come later.

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An American Cultural Classic: Gilligan’s Island? What could be more of an American Classic than Gilligan’s Island? I mean everyone is familiar with the story. From the TV reruns – right? Even if it didn’t exactly happen in America (it happened on an unnamed island defined in the song’s lyrics as “just a 3 hour tour” from Honolulu), the story is as American as Apple Pie. All totaled, the show lasted three years with 98 original episodes, but it has been immortalized, engrained in the psyche of three generations, because of, yep, you guessed it, the endless syndicated TV reruns. OK, I think you get the picture. Gilligan’s Island is a towering testament to the power of syndicated TV reruns. The show, along with the likes of MASH, Andy of Mayberry, Seinfeld and Friends, is truly one of the pillars of immortality in Rerun Valhalla. And after years of being a TV rerun, Gilligan’s Island also became a musical. The production, in my humble opinion, arrived at another threshold of greatness when it became a Gallatin Theater League production. Call me biased, but in my opinion the Gallatin Theater League and Lake Viking have something in common. Both are “best kept secrets” in Northwest Missouri. Each time I attend a GTL production, I see the faces of Lake Viking Associa-

tion members in the audience, and I know for a fact that members of the audience also come from many neighboring communities. Over the years, the GTL has done a wonderful job putting on some big name theater productions – The Pajama Game, Guys & Dolls, Harvey, Oklahoma. So why not Gilligan’s Island? The GTL did a fabulous job with Gilligan’s Island. The local talent we have in the area is amazing. Let me put it this way: from now on, when I’m shopping at Dungy’s Grocery in Gallatin, I will always look at Jeremy Dungy with an added element of appreciation. He was a perfect Gilligan. Likewise with Tim Thompson who played the skipper. And there could not have been a better couple to play pampered and entitled multi-millionaires Thurston Howell the Third and wife Lovey . . . than Doug Nichols and County Attorney Annie Gibson. When speaking of Doug Nichols, it is an undisputed fact that he has a loyal “cult following,” myself included, that is continually in awe of the hilarious facial expressions he comes up with. Doug also produced a perfect mimicry of the voice of Jim Backus who played the Thurston Howell part on the TV show. Nichols was also director of the production. Doug’s wife, Jackie, who is likewise a veteran GTL performer, played an alien who had a very poignant message for earthlings (see photo). The entire cast of Gilligan’s Island – which also included Erin Stith as Ginger, Keri Youtsey as Mary Ann, and veteran GTL performer Mark Gay as the Professor –did a tremendous job! This well-done GTL production was not a fluke. Comedy is the troupe’s An alien from outer space has an ominous message: “Change your ways or specialty, and they have come up with hilarious you are doomed!”

Thurston & Lovey — Doug Nichols and Annie Gibson as The Howells.

Jeremy Dungy and Tim Thompson as Gilligan and the Skipper

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Spread cheer, not germs this holiday season The total number of influenza cases in Missouri recently surpassed the 1,500 mark, and the state has received three reports of influenza-associated deaths this season. As preparations are made for holiday gatherings, getting the annual flu shot should be on the to-do list so that holiday cheer can be spread rather than influenza. The Daviess County Health Department still has flu shots available. Walk-in day is every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Dec. 24 when the health department will close at 12 noon. It is important to remember that flu is hard to predict, but anyone can help prevent the spread of the flu. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year.

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How do I know if I have the flu? The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: Fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue (tiredness). Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. What should I do if I have the flu? Most people with flu have mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If you get sick with flu symptoms, drink plenty of water and other clear liquids to prevent dehydration; get plenty of rest; and treat

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Activities Committee Ramona Miller, Mary Hibler (Chairperson), Dustin Hibler, David Hibler, Eric and Jody Odette, Gail Bush, Resa Wiltse, Janet Hillman, Vicky Walton, Janet Yuratovich, Eric Odette (Board Contact) Board of Directors Board of Directors: President, Troy Lesan; 1st Vice President, Susan Zalenski; 2nd Vice President, Mike Booth; Secretary, Mark Leggett; Assistant Secretary, Tony Gronniger; Treasurer, Flint Hibler; Assistant Treasurer, Eric Odette. 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 Flint Hibler (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), Flint Hibler, 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, Randy Tague, Susan Zalenski (Chair/Board Contact) Dredge Committee Shawn Hepinstall (chairman), Paula Hepinstall, Robert Hayes, Brett Bush, Shad Mort, Mark Leggett (Board Contact) Employee Board Contact Flint Hibler Finance Committee Mike Kemna (Chairman), Donna Archibald, Shad Mort, Sally Zerbe, Glenn Miller, Len Zalenski, Missy Leggett, Troy Lesan, Flint Hibler, Tom Johanson, Eric Odette (Board Contact) Handbook Committee Donna Archibald (Chair), Mary Miller, Kyle Parkhurst, Kim Spidle, Terri Schlaiss, Tony Gronniger (Board Contact). Infraction Committee Roger Lankford (Chairman), Carl Butcher, Bob Clemens, Jim Gibbany, James Funk, Mark Leggett (Board Contact) Infraction Committee meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m., Lower Level Clubhouse. Lake Committee Shirley Leakey, Don Leeper, Carolyn Leeper, Bo Steed, Sherry Krehbiel, Mike 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.

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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.

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.

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Ambulance - Fire - Rescue 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.

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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 $80.00 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.

Contract Mowers Can Save You Money 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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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

Lake Viking 50th Anniversary Book on lakevikingmo.com Click the large green print announcement on the homepage directly below the picture. Then click Lake Viking 2017 (in green print) and read the book in its entirety.

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MEFFORD PEST CONTROL Donald “Neil” Baker 1944-2019 A memorial service for Neil Baker was held at 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 2019, at the Hamilton Federated Church. Cremation was entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hamilton Federated Church or the Hamilton United Methodist Church. Donald “Neil” Baker, 75, Hamilton, died on Dec. 3, 2019, at Liberty Hospital. Neil was born to Chester Junior and Madonna Ruth (Potts) Baker on April 5, 1944. As a child, Neil spent a lot of his summer vacations in Kidder with his grandparents. In 1962, Neil graduated from Trenton High School. Following graduation, he worked at Trenton Foods. In 1967, Neil became a claims adjuster for MFA Insurance. He became an agent and took over his first agency in Princeton in 1972. While in Princeton, Neil spent several years along with Bob Bryan as the KTTN “voice” of Princeton Tigers Football. Neil was a member of the Princeton Rotary Club and The Princeton United Methodist Church. Neil and his family moved to Hamilton in 1984, where he took over the Shelter Insurance agency of Scoot McCrary. He retired from Shelter Insurance after 50 years of service in August of 2017. Neil married Cindy Schaeffer on Sept. 2, 1992, at the Hamilton Federated Church. Neil was a member of the Federated Church in Hamilton, where he enjoyed teaching Sunday School on occasion. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and brother, Allen Wayne Baker. Survivors include his wife Cindy of the home; children: Paige (David) Lund, Lake Viking, Chad (Kristie) Baker, Fort Worth, TX, Staci (Kevin) Ireland, Trenton, Candice (Lee) Hanks, Gower, and Nathan Schaeffer, Hamilton; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

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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)

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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

NOTICE

The Association 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.

Runway for Aircraft Only

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.)

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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Poinsettias: not too toxic, not too tasty Scientific studies have declared the poinsettia harmless, but the plant is still dogged by its reputation as a grave menace to children and pets. “It’s a myth that poinsettias are toxic,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The myth dates back to a 1920 academic article about poisonous plants in Hawaii that included an unconfirmed account of a 2-year-old who died after eating poinsettia leaves. A 1944 textbook repeated the tale, and soon the poinsettia’s toxicity was enshrined as scientific truth. “Well-meaning people in quite popular publications list certain holiday plants that are toxic and should be kept away from children,” Trinklein said. “Poinsettia is often on the list.” In a 1971 study, scientists at Ohio State University fed lab rats “extraordinarily high doses of various portions of the poinsettia.” A human would have to devour several pounds of poinsettia to get an equivalent dose. The rats appeared to be fine: Scientists observed “no mortality, no symptoms of toxicity nor any changes in dietary intake or general behavior pattern.” In the 1990s, researchers in Pittsburgh analyzed almost 23,000 cases of poinsettia in-

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gestion reported by poison control centers. More than 92% of patients showed no ill effects at all, and no one died or became critically ill. That’s not to say you would want to brighten your salads with poinsettia leaves. Some people might have severe allergic reactions to poinsettia sap, which has several proteins in common with natural latex rubber. It’s also possible, though unlikely, that the leaves could contain trace amounts of pesticide residue, Trinklein said. Among those who have tasted poinsettia, reactions to the flavor have ranged from “not very good” to “indescribably awful.” Some holiday greenery is genuinely poisonous, Trinklein said. Holly berries are somewhat toxic, as are the leaves and berries of mistletoe. The English yew contains toxic alkaloids used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells. English ivy is toxic in large amounts

and can cause severe skin irritation. At first glance, the familiar red structures on Christmas poinsettias might look like flower petals. They are actually a type of leaf, called a bract, that has evolved to attract pollinators to the plant’s unassuming flowers. Bracts spend most of the year looking like normal green leaves. The plant needs at least 12 hours of interrupted darkness each day for the bracts to change color. Today, poinsettias are available in a variety of colors, including white, pink and marbled. The poinsettia is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett (1779-1851), the first United States ambassador to Mexico. He failed in his assignment to secure the purchase of Texas, but he did bring home colorful plants that Franciscan priests in the town of Taxco used in nativity processionals. The scientific name of the crevice spiny lizard, Sceloporus poinsetti, also is named after Poinsett, but these desert reptiles are not used for holiday decoration.

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