Lake Viking Newsfeed

Topics and information of more immediate concern or interest to Lake Viking members will be presented here. This information may be updated and expanded as developments occur, so please check here often.

Have a drink …the water’s fine!

You may have noticed on the June water bill, there was a web page address listed that allowed access to our 2017 Annual Water Quality Report for PWSD #3. For those who accessed this report and read it, there was some industry “jargon” and all these initials: ppb for...

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Welcome New Members (June, 2018)

New members to Lake Viking are as follows:  Lot  #2483 Mike Thayer; Lot #2231 Greg & Brandi Hankins; Lot #MH027 Bryan Smith; Lot #2233 Dena McDonell; Lot #232-233 Chris Hanes; Lot #1924 1924 Crew, LLC; Lot #2059 Stephanie Bowlin; Lot #599 Keith Piercy; Lot #134...

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Yard of the Month for May 2018

To bring attention to the aesthetic beauty at Lake Viking, the Activities Committee announces the Yard of the Month -- in recognition of outstanding views of homes from the water, roadside waterfront and roadside tier lots. This month’s winners are Rex and Phyllis...

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Take Extra Caution Around Boat Docks

Colonel Sandra Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages boat dock owners to take the necessary precautions to make their dock safe from stray electrical current. Tingling and numbness in the extremities while swimming in the water has...

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‘Dutch Chapter’ of Lake Viking Fan Club

Consider Alex Nijis and Josiene Van Putten from the Netherlands as the “Dutch Chapter” of the Lake Viking Fan Club. Alex visited Shirley and me in 2014, fell in love with the lake, and couldn’t wait to come back. This time, he brought Josie along . . . and she fell in...

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Welcome New Members

Recently joining Lake Viking Association (May, 2018) are Lot #640 J. Scott & Deborah Lindley; Lot #1781 Martin & Annie Ray; Lot #348 & #1590 Anthony & Suzie Grafton; Lot #S162 Steven & Katie Tucker; Lot #2602 Richard & Hallie Thompson; Lot #194...

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Airport Runway Only For Aircraft …please!

Now that warmer weather 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,...

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Shivering through the Lake Viking Garage Sale

If you’re wondering why these Lake Viking garage-salers are bundled up, it should be obvious. The inclement April weather has put a damper on early Spring activity. Although an earlier Activities Committee Wine Tasting event drew a good crowd of 60 to the clubhouse,...

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Call or Click Before You Dig — It’s the Law!

Spring weather in Missouri brings an increase in projects that may require digging or excavation work around your home or business. Before turning a shovel of dirt on any project, the Missouri Public Service Commission reminds homeowners and businesses to call 811 or...

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Edyth G. Speiser (1929-2018)

Memorial graveside services were held for Edythe G. Speiser April 21 at the Lake Viking Cemetery, Gallatin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hope Lutheran Church in Bethany; Three Rivers Hospice, Cameron; or Daviess County Nursing and Rehab,...

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License Office Opens in Gallatin Business Park

The new Gallatin Motor Vehicle and Drivers License Office opened much sooner than anticipated, according to Jessica Adkins, Marketing and Development Director at Access II. The licensing office opened on March 21 at the Access II Independent Living Center building,...

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Listen for the Call of the Loon

Every year, loons make their appearances at Lake Viking. The lake is a regular stopover point during their seasonal migrations to and from Minnesota and Canada. This year there seems to be more of them. In a March 30 Lake Viking Facebook post, Ron Defenbaugh reported...

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Horsts take a trip ‘Down Under’

If you are ever thinking about traveling to an interesting far-away destination, talk to Lake Viking Association members Harlan and Jeannie Horst. They went to Australia and New Zealand on a recent trip and had a great time. They toured panoramic countryside areas and...

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Welcome New Members (April 2018)

Those becoming new members of Lake Viking Association recently are: Lot 1143 George & Melody Pease III; Lot 1097 Kameron & Courtney Dingus; Lot 360 Stanley & Deborah Moore; Lot 335 Ronald & Jacqueline Wilson; Lot 1197 Paochen Chen; Lot 736 Nick &...

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Open House at Lake Viking Marine a Success!

Lake Viking Marine has built a new showroom on the same site as the old one on the east side of Lake Viking, and the grand opening was Saturday, April 14. It was a big event with face painters and balloon animals for the kids, a whole hog roast with sides for dinner,...

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Patrol Releases ‘Be Aware Of Your Wake’ Video

Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to view the new "Be Aware Of Your Wake" video located on the Patrol's website. Members of the Highway Patrol and Kalkomey Enterprises Inc. developed this five-minute...

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1st Quarter Financials (Income, Budget, Comparison)

1st Quarter Financials -- The Income vs. Budget reflects average income for the 1st Quarter of the year. The income will increase substantially in the 2nd Quarter, as the Dues and Assessments for 2018 were billed out on April 2. On the expense side, these numbers are...

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Assessments Due Before May 1

 Property owners: To avoid penalties, submit assessment sheets before May 1 The Daviess County Assessor mailed out personal property assessment forms to taxpayers in January. Second notices were mailed in at the end of March. The grace period to submit your assessment...

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Welcome New Members (March 2018)

Those becoming new members of Lake Viking Association recently are: Lot 1104 Tom Pankake; Lot 3112 Cyde Spainhour; Lot 2113 Shey Marrs; Lot 4005 Jacob & Lindsay Enyeart; Lot 2024 Brice & Toni Wade; Lot 1124 AOB Limited Liability Company; Lot 1022 Caleb...

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Over 100 take Polar Plunge, raise $31,600

“Turn Your Inner Zeus Loose” was the official motto for this year’s 11th Annual Lake Viking Polar Plunge held on Feb. 24 which raised $31,600. It would seem that the plungers took those words to heart for the event. Prior to the event, St. Joseph Special Olympics...

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Bonnie Mae Ford (1930-2018)

A memorial service for Bonnie Ford was held March 9, 2018, at the Lake Viking Church, Gallatin. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Lake Viking Church in her memory. Cremation was entrusted to Bram Funeral Home,...

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“Thank You!” from the Finance Committee

Members of the Finance Committee want to thank everyone at Lake Viking for all the good work this past year and the great outcomes at the annual meeting. Because of all the good work, and the support of our community, today, we have a five-year plan in place that will...

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