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Daviess County Library patrons can join thousands of readers worldwide in the largest global digital book club, Big Library Read, through the library at Gallatin. From Oct. 1-15, booklovers can borrow, read and discuss award-winning author Katherine Locke’s The Girl...

It seems like this year, I have known more people with cancer than ever, and not just people my age (the AARP Crowd), but all ages. Two individuals I know have passed away in the last month while many of the victims are children of people I know – some as young as...

New members to Lake Viking are as follows: Lot 675 Janet Lovick; Lot 2424 Joseph & Vicki Greim; Lot 422 Ronnette Sherman; Lot 1769 Dustin & Amber Hook; Lot 464 Deena Stous; Lot 362 Josh & Angela Joseph; Lot 1560 .Brooks Family Dentistry,LLC; Lot S-124 Tony...

This past summer Lake Viking Association Members have definitely been able to connect with their favorite music groups. First, it was Country Music Group Post Monroe, who made a really cool music video at Lake Viking. Then, in August, Now and Then, a favorite from...

The Lake Viking Fall Garage Sale is always an eagerly anticipated event. Usually a post or two will start popping up on the group Facebook page. On the actual day of the event last August, even though the starting time is announced at 8, there are some early birds...

After two engagements at Lake Viking, “Now and Then” has become a big favorite. The group played at the clubhouse Patio Party the evening of Aug 18. The event drew a great crowd and was part of a weekend of fun events put on by the Activities Committee.

This fun-loving group dressed as Gilligan’s Island Sailors for the Lake Viking Scavenger Hunt. The cleverly conceived event which featured cryptic clues about aliens, cannons, and even “buns of stone” was another great Aug 18 Activity from a great weekend of events....

One of the fun events sponsored by the Lake Viking Activities Committee occurred recently at the clubhouse area. The parking lot was full of cars belonging to parents and grandparents bringing kids to play on the inflatables provided by Thrillworx.

by Troy Lesan lt was a full day of events: a 5K run, a bicycle race around the lake, country music singer Ted Stockton, and, of course, the highly anticipated main event – Lake Viking Marine Annual Cardboard Boat Race. Over the years, this event has become a Lake...

The Lake Viking Activities Committee announces the Yard-of-the-Month awards for August 2018. They go Shawn and Rebecca Polowniak, Lot 56, for roadside and Wayne and Sheila Burris, lot 16, for waterfront. Both lots project good appearance from either water or road, and...

In an effort to gain control of skyrocketing trash disposal costs by the Association, the Board of Directors has passed a new set of rules regarding disposal of trash and dumpster use around the lake. The new rule was adopted at the board meeting on Aug. 12 and...

You’ve all heard the old expression “when it rains it pours,” right? While aphorisms about rain do not seem relevant in this season of drought, the proverb can still ring true in real life day-to-day situations. In fact, Association Member Don Porter must have felt...

New members to Lake Viking are as follows: Lot 2027 & 2028 Robert & Beverly Winders; Lot 386 Matthew & Kristin Fink; Lot 400 Jared Hamilton; Lot 2171 Hollie Walton; Lot 65 P&D Property, LLC; Lot 2411 & 2412 Grant Foster; Lot MH64 Christopher &...

[reprinted from the Gallatin North Missourian, written by staff writer T.L. Huffman] Mike Caudle came back to his hometown to make a video for CMT which debuted July 4 worldwide. The video features a rising star country duo known as Post Monroe. Mike is a 1995...

by Troy Lesan The July 4th celebration at Lake Viking is always the busiest and most celebrated time of the year, yet each holiday weekend is unique, just a little bit different from the others. Especially this year. If one had to choose a title for this year’s...

From the north end of the Lake Viking dam, it’s evident there has been expansion at South Big Creek Ranch and ATV Park, owned by Ben and Hope Becerra. Ben says the new Super Motocross Track opened the weekend of July 21. The dirt work was completed by Andrew Lollar of...

The Lake Viking Activities Committee planted the prestigious "Yard of the Month" signs at Lot #363, owned by Bryan and Judith Wolters, and at Lot #44, owned by Marj and John Locker. Congratulations! Lot #44 Lot #363

by Troy Lesan I’ll put it this way: Tomoyuki Tanaka would be turning over in his grave. For those who don’t know, Tanaka was one of the creators of the Japanese Horror Classic Godzilla. First appearing in 1954, Godzilla has become a worldwide pop culture icon. Looking...

Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of enforcement efforts to detect impaired boat operators in conjunction with the national “Operation Dry Water” campaign. This is the 10th year for the national...

Restaurant Nights are being revamped to fit the needs of Lake Viking members. The Restaurant Committee will have more details in the near future. Instead, please join us Aug. 18 for the Patio Party hosted by the Activities Committee.