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.

Candidate Forum: Troy Lesan

Retired from Union Pacific after 36 years of railroad employment. Wife Shirley Leakey and I have been association members since July 2001 and have also been full-time residents at Lake Viking during that time. We located to Lake Viking because of the attraction of...

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Candidate Forum: Susan Adkins Zalenski

I am a full-time Lake Viking resident at lots 364 and 365. We have been lot owners since 2014. My current career setting is as a director of State Government Affairs for Johnson & Johnson. Board and committee service: I am chair of the Lake Viking Communications...

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Candidate Forum: Sherry Parkhurst

I was approached about running for the Lake Viking Board of Directors shortly after my marriage to Kyle Parkhurst and moving here. Having retired from the University of Central Missouri in August of 2016 where I was employed as an English instructor, writing,...

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A visit to the History House (by Troy Lesan)

Okay, Diane Forsythe admits it. She confesses — she’s a hoarder. But before we call for an intervention or even for a visit from the production staff from the reality show, Hoarders, please know that the situation is under control. Whereas, the people on the Hoarders...

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A fox anticipates Polar Plunge? (by Troy Lesan)

Let the record reflect that 2018 started out in the deep freeze. On the last day of 2017, when the Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a last-minute victory over the Denver Bronco’s to close out the regular season, the recorded temperature at game time – 17 degrees at...

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Welcome New Members (January 2018)

Those becoming new members of Lake Viking Association recently are Morgan Gardner at Lot 1062/2056; Chris & Brandi Holifield at Lot 1711; Thomas Charles MacNevin  II at Lot 2340/2341; Hughes Haven, LLC at Lot 1067; and Claire Krebs at Lot 1066.

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Watch What Goes into the Dumpsters

Please ...please ...PLEASE!   Do not dump building materials of ANY kind (lumber, sheetrock, shingles, etc.) in the dumpsters that the Association provides at Lake Viking beaches, campgrounds and community areas. These are intended solely for the accumulated trash...

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New Year, New Members at Lake Viking

Join us in welcoming these new member to Lake Viking as we enter January, 2018: Morgan Gardner at Lot 1062/2056; Chris & Brandi Holifield at Lot 1711; Thomas Charles MacNevin II at Lots 2340 . 2341; Hughes Haven LLC at Lots 446 / 447/ 1684; Alan & Jacqueline...

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Crossroads 4 — The Final Frontier, by Phil Stockard

  Well folks, we have come full circle on the Crossroads articles and for those of you who have stuck with me on this venture, I appreciate it; as well as your thoughts and comments. We have covered some things over the last four months pertaining to the lake...

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More Donations from Lake Viking Quilters

A stack of 14 quilts were recently donated by Lake Viking Quilters. The quilts, made during this past year, are for the Foster Adopt Connect program. Foster Adopt Connect was actually started in Cameron before it moved its office to Chillicothe. The organization also...

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New Clubhouse Fees in Effect

Please Note: As of January 1, 2018, new fees for use of the Lake Viking Clubhouse are as follows: Upper Level Rent -- $50 per hour; Lower Level Rent -- $30 per hour.

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Lake Viking’s Terry John Shank Succumbs

Terry John Shank, 79, Gallatin, passed away Nov. 30, 2017. A celebration of life was held Saturday, Jan. 13, 2017, at Lake Viking. Cremation was under the direction of McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Terry was born in Lexington, Mich., July 31, 1938. He spent...

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Welcome These New Members to Lake Viking

New members to Lake Viking Association during December, 2017, are: Larry & Velma Brown at Lot MH166; Jeremy Hudson at Lot 1580; Blake & Theresa Day at Lot 531; and Lien Lake Home LLC at Lot 683/684.

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GALLATIN Casey's General Store -- 304 N. Main, Ph: 660.663.5254 Corner Cafe & Pizza -- 101 North Main, Ph: 660.663.3162 Cycles Restaurant  (catering & by appointment) -- 200 Park Street, Ph: 660.663.2900 Mi Mexico Restaurant -- 400 N. Main, Ph: 660.663.2084  ...

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About Our Trash Service…

Just a reminder to all members with dwelling or commercial building, 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...

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⦁ CARD CLUBS -- Couples Club & Ladies Bridge meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in homes. Contact Marlan Larason, 663.3395 ⦁ HOMEMAKERS CLUB -- meets at noon on 2nd Thursday in lower clubhouse level. Bring a covered dish and your own table service. Good...

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Opportunities at Various Levels Near Lake Viking

All property within the boundaries of Lake Viking Association are either in the Gallatin R-5 School District or the Winston R-6 School District. Please consult the Association Office or your real estate professional to determine school district boundaries. Click on...

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Road Entrances Enhance Lake Viking

When Lake Viking was developed in 1967, there were no provisions for hard surfaced entrance roads. All roads into the lake were gravel roads maintained by Daviess County. The county didn't have any money to hard surface these roads. Traffic to the lake increased as...

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Best Kept Secret in NW Missouri!

Lake Viking is a private 630-acre man-made lake with excellent fishing, lots of wildlife, water sports, boating, skiing, and swimming. It's a great place to live! Lake Viking is just an hour northeast of Kansas City  (or an hour east of St. Joseph on U.S. Highway 36,...

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A tradition of service... In May of 1973, The Viking Valley Association proudly announced the acquisition of the Lake's first fire truck. The fire truck, despite being new to Lake Viking ...wasn't exactly a spring chicken. It was, in fact, a seasoned old warrior,...

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Only On-the-Water Marina in NW Missouri! Throughout Lake Viking's history, there have been numerous conditions that have contributed to the Lake's growth and success. One of the advantages Lake Viking has always enjoyed is the presence of a marina. In December of...

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UTILITIES Public Water Supply District #3 of Daviess County -- 116 Waterworks St., Gallatin, Mo. 64640 (at water plant). Ph: 660.663.2771  Farmers Electric Coop, Inc. -- 201 W. Bus. 36, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Ph: 660.646.4281; late hours call 1.800.927.5334 Ferrellgas...

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Some Lake Viking members fly in for their stay at the lake. A 3,000-ft. landing strip is maintained for their use. Airport lots are available for hangars and aircraft storage. This airstrip along with the clubhouse, campgrounds, beaches and swimming pool were among...

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