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Sunday, May 19, 2024 @ 2:00PM at the clubhouse.

All members in good standing are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you want on the agenda, you must notify the office on or before the Monday prior to the board meeting.

Lake Viking News

VVA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting April 14, 2024

Call to Order

George Eshnaur, Lot 505, called the meeting to order, held in the upper level of the Clubhouse, at 2:00 pm. Board members present were: Tom Rice, Lot 343, Robert Walton, George Eshnaur, Lot 505, Jeremy Lillig, Lot 3041, Michelle Sullivan, Lot 1826 and Terry Nibarger, Lot 657. Jeremy Lillig led in prayer. Jeff Ferguson, Lake Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance. George Eshnaur read the mission statement of Lake Viking.

Approval of Minutes

A motion was made by Tom Rice and was seconded by Terry Nibarger to approve the minutes of the February 2024 regular board meeting. The February 2024 minutes were approved unanimously. A motion was made by Tom Rice and seconded by Michelle Sullivan to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2024 minutes of the special meeting for fees for the 2024 year. The March 9, 2024 minutes were approved unanimously. A motion was made by Tom Rice and seconded by Michelle Sullivan to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2024 regular VVA Board

meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Handbook Committee

Michelle Sullivan explained the committee’s purpose of reviewing the Handbook and compiling changes which need to be made for presentation to the VVA board for approval. She discussed the new process for submitting Handbook changes. Michelle also stressed these changes need to be presented in a regular board meeting and approval or denial of the change captured in the minutes so the Handbook can be updated. Michelle Sullivan will be the liaison for the Handbook Committee going forward. Six Handbook revisions were presented for approval. These include the following:

• Campground Pg 33 No cleaning of fish and or disposing of fish waste will be allowed in the trash or dumpsters at the campground.

• Campground Modification in length of time the campground is open. Water in the campground is shut off between November and spring of the following year and is turned on when the weather permits.

• Campground Improvements Going forward all patio, deck or unattached improvements will be approved by the Campground manager.

• Quiet Hours for the Campgrounds have been modified. The old hours were midnight to eight a.m. New quiet hours will be eleven p.m. through eight a.m.

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2024

at Lake Viking Activities

April 27 Spring Fest 10am - 6pm

May 4 Cinco De Mayo 6-9 pm

May 26 Patio Par ty - Hot Mess KC Band 7-11 pm

June 15 Poker Run 1-4 pm (12pm check-in)

June 29 Patio Par ty - Now & Then Band 8-11 pm

July 6 Fireworks Display at Dark

August 17 Scavenger Hunt 1-4pm (12:30 check-in)

August 30 Patio Par ty - Mixology Band 7-11pm

September 14 Fall Garage Sale 8am - 3pm

September 21 Wine Fest & Beer ‘n Brats 5-9pm

July 27 Patio Par ty - Kontraban Band & One Way Out Band

October 26 Halloween Trunk-or-Treat 2pm

November 2 Firef ighters’ Chili Cook-Of f 5pm

*Dates & times are subject to change

The motion passed unanimously.

Signs and Wonders

By Troy Lesan

April 2024 will be remembered for a couple of significant events or, to paraphrase a line from a bible verse . . . “many signs and wonders.”

Undoubtedly the most remembered event during the past month was the solar eclipse on April 8 that drew a tremendous amount of national attention. Many Association Members will remember the eclipse of 2017, when our area was smack dab in the area of totality and for a day or two was flooded with tourists. Motel rooms were full and folks camped out in cornfields and pastures to watch. This year, our area was about 400 miles away from the totality zone, the closest point being Cape Girardeau, around 370 miles away. And just as in 2017, Lake Viking photographer extraordinaire, Jeff Hower, took plenty of pictures. Two of them are included at the right side of this page, and several more have been posted on Lake Viking Official Facebook Page.

It will be a long time before this area of the nation is in the path of totality to witness a solar eclipse again. Would you believe 2044? It will also be a long time before we witness the equal of another recent phenomenon that also drew national attention. Her name is Caitlin Clark, and for the past four years she has played women’s basketball at the University of Iowa, and she recently achieved her path of totality a day before the eclipse. Caitlin is from Des Moines Iowa, and in her career in college hoops, she has absolutely mesmerized the sports world with her basketball wizardry. I’m prejudiced. I also grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and Caitlin’s grandparents were my contemporaries. (Footnote: there are also a lot of other VVA members from Des Moines and other points in Iowa). I grew up with the black and gold Iowa Hawkeye emblem, but in the past year, because of Caitlin Clark, I saw that black and gold Hawkeye on TV more than I previously had in my entire life. It’s funny. March Madness has always been a big deal in the world of college basketball. Until recently, March Madness (which growing ever larger, has extended into April) always seemed to be equated with the men’s

college basketball players, but it’s been different the past two years. A few weeks ago, it seemed that everyone I knew was glued to the TV to watch Caitlin Clark, and the men’s games were barely mentioned. For the past few of years, it became a familiar drill. Caitlin Clark dribbling, roaming in her favorite distant zone of the basketball court, just as the zone of totality during an eclipse, then she takes the patented step to the left, launches a long arching shot, and . . . SWISH!

The long shots made by Caitlin Clark became legendary. Her basketball games became sell-outs everywhere the Iowa Hawkeyes went, and scalpers made windfall profits on reserved seats. In 2023, a game Caitlin and the Hawkeyes played in set an all-time attendance record (55,625) for a women’s college basketball game. The Caitlin mania seemed to have caught on nationwide, in 2023, and it continued in 2024, Caitlin’s senior year, in which she ultimately set Division One College season and career scoring records . . . for women and men!

This story could go on and on. It’s epic and many already know the details. Caitlin is going professional now, continuing to attract attention and that’s a good thing, because women professional basketball players are woefully underpaid in comparison to their male counterparts, despite the fact that they work just as hard and constantly subject themselves to injury. Maybe the increased interest in the sport will improve that situation. The University of Iowa, in Iowa City, will have to adjust to relative normalcy now that this once in a lifetime presence, like the eclipse, has passed across the arch of the horizon.

By the way, there have definitely been Caitlin Clark sightings at Lake Viking. She has connections here as evidenced by pictures on Facebook that clearly identify a Lake Viking property. As stated earlier, Iowa and Des Moines aren’t that far away, and there are a lot of Hawkeyes (as well as Iowa State Cyclones) around the lake, who have happily settled in to enjoy the signs and wonders.

April 9th, 2024

The meeting was started at 7 pm

Attendees: James Funk-Chair, Jessica Hibler, Flint Hibler, Mary Hibler, Jennifer Leach, Charles Sudduth, Mike Booth, Bob Gates.

Not available: Jeff Sprague, Denise Ferguson, Michelle Sullivan, Kathy Price, George Eshnaur (Board Contact)

Old Business:

Garage sale: we decided to participate in the Fall garage sale instead of the spring one.

Septic system: waiting for final approval from DNR to get bids.

Naming of the campground roads- looking for input and hope to be able to finalize the next meeting.

Campground Committee Meeting

Open spots are now up to 45 between both campgrounds.

New Business:

Randall Davidson has informed us that he needs to step down from the committee. We thanked him for his service and wished him well in the future. We currently feel that we have enough on the committee to not replace them currently.

We asked Bob Gates to be the new secretary and he accepted.

We discussed the potential of the seasonal weekend spots being able to be reserved. We discussed the price and placement of those who are renting seasonal weekend spots. We discussed the prices for this being done. We voted and approved 8-0 for the seasonal weekend spots that use a full hookup, it will be $40. And we voted in a $10 reservation fee if they choose to reserve a certain spot.

Mary let us know that all the new electrical posts have been renumbered.

We also discussed a possible water leak in the campground as our water bill was higher than normal in the past 2 months with only 2 people in the campground full time.

Mike Booth brought up the topic of proving that the camper is using the spot full-time in a month and how to track it. We have tabled this at the current time to have further discussion on it.

We talked for a brief time about our Poker Run for the Fall. We will discuss it more at the next meeting.

We talked about a date for the Campground meet and greet but didn’t get an exact date at this time.

We have decided to meet in person on May 4th @ the Pavilion to do a campground walk to investigate what needs to be done for upkeep on all the sites.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm

Viking Valley Association Investment Strategy

Background-

Information as of March 31, 2024

- The Finance Committee voted this week to ask the BOD to consider placing an additional $100,000 into our Growth Strategy investment fund.

Over the past 12 months, we have earned 5.24% on our cash account and added $52,392.69 to our accounts. That is money we cannot lose. We could write a check on it this week if we needed to. It has been added to the safe portion of our investment account, bringing the money market portion to $1,003,500.

We also currently have $653,355 invested in stocks of major American Companies. In the past 12 months, our Growth Strategy investments have gained 36.6%. Our Value Strategy is up 20.6%.

The two stock strategies have an unrealized gain of $138,053 for the last 12 months.

The gain for the past 12 months is $190,445 over the entire account at Morgan Stanley.

These funds are in our long-term savings and are being saved for catastrophic events or emergencies.

This has been a great time to be in the market. While there are no guarantees in the stock market, historically- the market has far outpaced the safety of deposit accounts, and the drag of inflation.

Sixty-six years ago, in 1957- the S&P was started as a performance indicator for the top 500 companies in America. It has had an annual average growth rate of 10.26% per year. However, after inflation- an obstacle we always battle, the effective growth rate is only 6.37% for the last 66 years. Inflation often causes the effective value of deposit accounts to shrink.

Why is inflation important, and why am I quoting a 66 year average?

Inflation eats away at the value of money. You can be safe with your money, but if you don’t outpace inflation- your money won’t buy as much as it once did. How safe is that?

The S&P 500 is the longest and best measurement of the American stock market available.

Viking Valley Association is an organization that we all hope lives on for a very long time. The Association’s life expectancy is much longer than any one person. We should be invested

for the very long term. If we keep our money safe in the bank- we will be losing purchasing power each and every day. We must be invested to overcome inflation, and we have the time to overcome down markets that will no doubt come and go.

Is now a good time to invest more?

No one ever knows for sure. However, studies have shown that election years are usually good. The year following- is usually even better. The market consistently grows in value. Not every year, but losing years are the exception, not the rule.

Artificial Intelligence has had a huge impact on the investment world. It is a growth engine unlike anything we have ever seen. It appears to have a very long term run ahead of it.

Really though, we shouldn’t be worried about this year or the next. Think in terms of 25 year periods, 50 year periods- or longer. Look at any chart of the markets. There are ups and downs. But over long periods- it is always up.

We have, and will continue to limit our risk by staying in established American companies with good to great long-term outlooks.

Is it right to put the Association’s funds at risk in the market?

It would be wrong not to. The facts of market performance are seen everywhere. Nearly every member has a retirement plan. We have a fiduciary obligation to care for the association’s money and other assets.

We are not trying to hit home runs. If we do make this additional investment, we will have about 45% (around $756,000) of our long-term savings invested. The rest (about $900,000) will be in safe money market accounts, currently earning at 5.0+%. We need to take advantage of the opportunities we have for the long-term benefit of the lake.

As our assets get older, many of them decay. The cost of fixing or replacing them doesn’t go down. We can’t afford to be so safe that inflation is reducing the true value of our savings daily.

Terry Nibarger

April 14, 2024

2024 Fee Structure

Beautification & Donation Exploratory Committee Meeting

Meeting was 4/04/24

In attendance: Chair - Felicia Roth, David Roth, Jeff Ferguson

Mission Statement

1. Focus on projects that will refresh, improve and benefit Lake Viking’s environment & community

2. Envision, plan, prepare & create.

3. Explore ways for VVA to raise funds for future expenses.

4. Design projects that will not raise dues or association fees and will provide positive opportunities for the community.

The rest of the Minutes of this meeting were given as the Committee Report in the Minutes of the April 14 Board of Director Meeting in this edition of paper.

April 2024 Finance Committee Meeting

Meeting (on ZOOM) was called to order by Chair 5:00PM Thursday, April 11, 2024

Roll call of attendees: Paula Hepinstall Chair, Jeff Ferguson Lake Manager, Steve Danner, Doug Winter, Jeremy Lillig, Jacque Leslie, Flint Hibler, Terry Nibarger, Kathy Poindexter, Deena Stous, & Troy Lesan.

Minutes of this meeting were given as Finance Committee Report in the Minutes of the April 14 Board of Director Meeting in this edition of paper.

Meeting was adjourned at 6:19 PM.

VVA is a Not for ProÞt organization that maintains & cares for Lake Viking Missouri. Our community depends on volunteers and donations for maintenance & improvements.

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Goals are listed, any amount of donation is appreciated. Some quantities are approximates. New or in good condition items please.

12. Wood or vinyl gates - 4

13. Concrete - To be determined

Information, images & where to purchase some items is available.

When donating all materials or funds for a project, an appreciation plaque may be posted.

Please contact Felicia Roth

7. Garden Stakes (plastic or metal) - 400

14. Metal rooÞng (White or Gray) - 560 sq. feet

15. Metal siding ( Dark Blue or White) - 360 sq. feet

16. Windows ( 36”

BDE Committee vlakebeauty@icloud.com

LV ofÞce 144 East Main Gallatin MO 64640

300‘

8. Self Watering rings & mats ( 12”, 24”, 36” ) - 24

9. Small evergreen bushes - 6

10. Weigela Bushes - 6

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VVA BOD Minutes

• Boat/Trailer Parking will be allowed on a temporary basis while members are present at the campground, but cannot impede traffic flow in the campground.

• Change in charge of Tent camping in the campgrounds. Revision will read The camping fee for tents is $15.00 per tent for 2 people with a maximum of 2 tents which must be paid in advance. Campers will contact the Campground manager at 660-605-3004 to arrange payment for camping spaces.

A motion was made to approve the handbook changes was made by Tom Rice and was seconded by Terry Nibarger. Motion passed unanimously.

Finance Committee

• Jeremy Lillig reported that the committee met on April 11, 2024.

• Jeremy reported comparative numbers are behind last year, since dues & assessments are slightly later in coming in. Doug Winter commended Kathy Butts for success in doing electronic billing.

• Morgan Stanley Update March monthly report shows very impressive investment results over the last 12 months. We have earned 5.24% in our cash account, taking $52,392.69 to the P & L (realized earned interest). Our investment accounts have earned 36.6% in growth strategy and 20.6% in value strategy for a total of $138,053 in unrealized growth and 20.6% in value strategy for a total of $138,053 in unrealized growth over the same timeframe. We currently have approximately 39.4% of our money at Morgan Stanley in invested accounts. Based on these results, should the Committee recommend moving an additional $100,000 from cash to investments? That would take us to about 45.5% total invested funds at Morgan Stanley? Terry Nibarger proposed that this amount would be transferred to a Morgan Stanley growth investment fund. Paula called for a roll call vote and the committee voted to make this recommendation to the Board of Directors.

• VVA Office Internal Procedures After reviewing procedures for Petty Cash Log, Credit Card Log, and usage at VVA Fuel Tank, Paula recommended that the following three

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items be incorporated into policy. Discussion ensued and the three recommendations were approved by the Finance Committee.

1. A Petty Cash log in Excel will be maintained by the Office Manager. It will contain the following information; Date, Name of person requesting funds, reason for request. That line will be closed when receipts with exact amounts are turned in. Petty Cash will be reimbursed and balanced monthly by the Office Manager with approval by the Lake Director (sign off). Petty cash will remain at $500 unless it comes before the Finance Committee to be changed. At that time the Finance Committee will make a recommendation to the BOD for the amount to be changed.

2. Expense Reports for credit card purchases VVA Managers and Director will fill out a monthly expense report for all credit card spending and the expense reports will have receipts attached. They will be reviewed by the Lake Director and turned over to the Office Manager to be balanced to the card statements and recorded in the General Ledger. These expense reports will be included in the BOD packet and reports to the Finance Committee. In regard to direct bill accounts such as Wall Street Station, Gallatin Lumber, etc. Office Manager, Cathy Poindexter, noted she is already exercising oversight by reconciling monthly charges.

3. VVA Gas Log As in the past, a sheet at the VVA gas tanks will be maintained by security and maintenance. It will have a beginning balance and anyone pumping gas from the tanks will sign their name, designate if gas is for maintenance or security, and confirm the ending balance when they are finished. The next person will confirm the ending balance as the new beginning balance , and follow the same procedure. The logs will be turned in monthly to the Office Manager. The monthly total will be assigned to the corresponding General Ledger codes. (Gas/Maintenance or Gas/Security)

4. These Procedures will go into effect immediately.

• 2023 Full Year Audit UHY audit of 2023 will resume in a few weeks now that the busy tax season is winding down.

• Special Budget Meeting Budget passed and has been entered into Quickbooks. Dues and Assessment billing is underway through email and Condo Control with interface between Con do and Quickbooks being implemented.

• Jetty Project Work has resumed; dirt is being replaced on embankment behind the Clubhouse and at Beach One.

• Sale of Lake owned Lots One (1) lot sold in March 2024 for $30,000. YTD sales total $86,000. SU Lots are priced at $39,000.00

• Sale of Lot 717 The sale will be closing soon for $230,000. This sale will result in new income and expense Line-item codes for this project. Reminder that there will be exposure to Capital Gains Tax on this sale.

• Campground Septic/Electrical Update Septic work is ongoing with additional CG electrical work on hold until total septic cost comes in. It was also noted that the Campground has open spaces, and members will be able to rent additional spaces for summer holidays and other dates.

• Clubhouse Septic Update VVA is still waiting on final decisions from the state.

• Lake Director Report Dredge is currently on site and work began April 10, 2024.

• 401K ADP Plan is being discussed that will result in more eligible employees.

• Farm Programs Discussion is ongoing with USDA for Community Development and Soil and Dredging assistance as a possibility. A department specialist on Rural Development is scheduled to visit VVA property in the near future.

• Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Jeremy is working with the foundation on the possibility of tax-exempt status for anyone donating to designated VVA funds. More information next month.

Strategic Planning Committee

Joe Steer is the new committee chair. The 2020 report has been reviewed and evaluated. The committee will spend additional review time and will bring the changes to the BOD.

Activities Committee

No report per Jeremy Lillig.

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Once again it’s the time of year when the Lake Viking roads became congested with traffic and driveways turn into mini-malls and the more cavernous garages transform

into little department stores while the quality of merchandise availed by the 40 plus vendors always seems to satisfy and impress.

Don Leeper might face a garage sale conundrum. If he sells these chairs, he and Eric won’t have a place to sit.

Obituaries

Kenneth Carl Tague 1934-2024

Kenneth Carl Tague, 89 of Jamesport, MO passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Daviess County Nursing Home. He was born on October 28, 1934, the son of Fred and Frances (Grove) Tague. He attended Hickory Grove grade school and graduated from Gallatin High School in 1953. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in November 1953 and served through May of 1958. Kenny married Mary Louise Adkison on June 6, 1954, at her home south of Gallatin. He was a member of Olive Baptist Church, Gallatin, Mo.

Following his military service, Kenny was an iron worker in Kansas City and later began his farming career. He farmed and raised cattle for 40 years. He and his family developed a herd of Shorthorn cattle which was shown and sold in many states. Kenny and Mary also owned and operated Tague Trailer Sales. He especially enjoyed selling trailers and meeting new people. He never met a stranger. Kenny began hunting rabbits and squirrels at a very young age which carried over to coon hunting and deer hunting later in his life.

After retirement, Kenny and Mary enjoyed traveling, fishing, and meeting new friends. He was definitely a family man and a great inspiration to his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Floyd Tague, Fred Tague Jr., Jim Tague, and Ray Carder; Sisters; Ruby Carder, Doris Huston, Elaine Mason; half-brother and sisters; Earl Tague, Iola Vaughn, Amaree Patterson; granddaughters Denise Tague and Stephanie Frost. He is survived by his wife, Mary Tague and children; Rick (Linda) Tague, Odessa, FL; Deby (Steven) Gann, Gallatin; Mark (Lynn) Tague, Lee’s Summit, MO; Donna (Jim) Haffecke, Chillicothe, Mo; Scherryl (Mike) Lee, Yucca, AZ; 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Stowers Institute for Medical Research – Dementia research or Greenwood Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin.

Robert “Bob” Hausman 1948-2024

Robert “Bob” Hausman, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri; passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Bob was born on December 5, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the late Edward L. and Rose Mary (Shea) Hausman. He was a 1968 graduate of Christian Brothers High School, and graduated from Missouri Western State University with a degree in civil engineering.

Mr. Hausman served his country in the Army Reserve, and was a proud American.

Bob and Janet Johnson were united in marriage on August 26, 1972 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. They celebrated fifty-one and a half years of marriage and to that union five children were born.

Bob was co-owner of Hausman Metal Works and Roofing; he was highly respected and always took great pride in the roofing department. He retired in 2014, after 46 years of dedicated service.

Bob was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where he previously served on the parish council and was instrumental in the materialization of the church parish center. He was a member of Specialty Industries in addition to numerous organizations in the roofing industry.

In his later years, Bob, devoted his time and attention to his greatest loves; his wife and family. He loved spending time with them at their Lake Viking home, where he enjoyed entertaining and flying the biggest flag on the lake.

Survivors include his wife, Janet of the home; children, Ryan (Juanita) Hausman, Parkville, MO; Bradley (Holly) Hausman, St. Joseph, MO; Jonathan Hausman, Kansas City, MO; Amanda (Jesse) Medina, St. Joseph, MO; seven grandchildren; Maria, Robert, Haisley, Tenley, Maverick, Huxley and Lillyana; siblings, JoAnn Christman, Mary Agnes “Gertie” Workman (Zack), Jim Hausman; sister-in-law, Sherry Hausman and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Jay; brother, Larry Hausman; parents-in-law, George and Christina Johnson and brothers-in-law, John Christman and George “Sonny” Johnson.

The family has requested memorial donations to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or American Heart Association.

Erika Hoppenthaler Walden 1931-2024

Erika Hoppenthaler Walden - age 92 of Gladstone and formerly of Cameron and Altamont, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2024, at Linden Woods Village in Gladstone, Missouri. Erika was born on December 23, 1931, the daughter of Ernst and Anna (Wirth) Walther in Balaceana, Romania. She was raised in the Catholic faith. On February 16th, 1950, she was united in marriage to Josef Hoppenthaler in Austria. Erika and Josef came to the United States in 1952. They settled first in Michigan then to Kansas City and finally on the farm in Altamont, near Lake Viking. Erika began working for Lee Wald in Kansas City as a seamstress. Alongside her husband, Josef they operated the Lanternderl Inn Restaurant at Lake Viking. Erika was a wonderful homemaker, wife and mother; she had a kind heart and was a loving woman. She was an excellent cook and baker. Erika loved gardening and had a green thumb; she could grow anything green. While living in Cameron she was featured as the “Garden of the Month” Wonderful cook and baker. She also did all kinds of needlework. Josef passed away in 1991. In 1997, she married William Walden and he preceded her in death. Erika will be dearly missed.

Erika was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Josef and William; son, Edward Hoppenthaler; siblings, Erwin Walther and Herta Long. She is survived by her children, Joseph (Terry) Hoppenthaler of Parkville, MO, Jerry Hoppenthaler of Cameron, MO and Jeff Hoppenthaler of Altamont, MO; five grandchildren; great-grandchildren and other extended family members.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin.

Barbara E. Stufflebean 1941-2024

Barbara Ellen Stuffllebean was born on March 12, 1941 in the small town of New Hampton, Missouri, to Arch and Dorthy (Burton) Holley. She attended school in Coffey, Missouri, where she played various sports; basketball, softball, and track. She graduated in 1959 and married William A. Stufflebean Sr. on September 4, 1960. To this union, three children were born.

Barbara worked at Modene’s Radiators in Trenton, Missouri, and also worked in Home Care Service. She enjoyed helping the elderly in their homes. Later she worked at Hope Funeral Home in Gallatin, Missouri as a receptionist.

She was a member of the American Cancer Society, Passionate Friend’s Group, and attended the Assembly of God Church and also Passion Church of Christ in Cameron, Missouri until her illness took its toll on her yet she never lost her faith in the Lord.

During her cancer illness, Barbara endured many surgeries and fought a long, difficult battle until she passed away March 18, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Arch and Dorothy Holley; husband, William A. Stufflebean Sr.; and son, William A. Stufflebean Jr.; sisters, Shirley Holley, Donna Stewart, Norma Watkins, and Wanda Brown; brothers, Melvin Holley, Gary Holley and his wife, Mary Lou; 2 nieces and 5 nephews.

Survivors: daughters, Peggy Stufflebean and Pamela Brookshier; adopted sons, Kody and Taylor Stufflebean; all of Cameron, Missouri; 31 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Words cannot express our sorrow and how very much Barbara will be missed by all those that loved and adored her. She will forever be in our hearts and minds.

The family suggests memorials be given to help with funeral expenses.

Arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO.

Lake Viking 2024 Boards and Committees

Activities Committee

Mary Hibler (Chair), Dustin Hibler, David Hibler, Gail Bush, Resa Wiltse, Leanne Lee, Dan and Connie Weidmaier, Dave & Tina Daniel, Cassie Martin, Jeremy Lillig (Board Contact).

Board of Directors

President, Doug Winter; 1st Vice President, George Eshnaur; 2nd Vice President, Terry Nibarger; Secretary, Michelle Sullivan; Assistant Secretary, Robert Walton; Treasurer, Jeremy Lillig; Assistant Treasurer, Tom Rice.

VVA Board of Directors Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, at 2:00 p.m. at the clubhouse. All members in good standing are welcome to attend.

Building Committee

Flint Hibler (Chair), Marvin McNabb, Doug Wiltse, Matt Hibler, Al Christifano, Mary Aschbrenner, Jim Miller, Gregory Hall, Sue Morris, Robert Walton (Board Contact). Building Committee Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the clubhouse. 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

James Funk, (Chair), Mary Hibler , Jeff Spragues, Kathy Price, Charles Sudduth, Randall Davidson, Mike Booth, Flint Hibler, Bob Gates, Michelle Sullivan, Denise Ferguson, George Eshnaur (Board Contact)

Dredge & Erosion Committee

Shawn Hepinstall (Chair), Paula Hepinstall, Robert Hayes, Brett Bush, Dave Daniel, Jim Miller, Doug Winter (Board Contact)

Finance Committee

Paula Hepinstall (Chair), Steve Danner, Flint Hibler, George Eshnaur, Kevin Euston, Jeremy Lillig, Troy Lesan, Terry Nibarger, Jacque Leslie, Deena Stous ,Michelle Sullivan (Board Contact).

Fishing Committee

Brett Bush (Chair) Shawn Hepinstall, Gary Buck, Troy Knight, Jim Powers, Tom Rice (Board Contact)

Handbook Committee

Mary Miller (Chair), Donna (Archibald) Redden, Kim Spidle, Terri Schlaiss, Michelle Sullivan (Board Contact)

Infraction/Safety

James Funk (Chair), Marvin McNabb, Marianne Hughes, Carl Butcher, Ed White, Bob Shinogle, Safety Coordinator: Jason McTheeney, Anthony Castillo, Terry Nibarger ( Board Contact)

Lake Committee

Troy Lesan (Chair) Shirley Leakey, Don Leeper, Carolyn Leeper, Bo Steed, Mike Krehbiel, Sherry Krehbiel, Eric Odette, Robert Walton, Robert Walton (Board Contact)

Email: lakecommittee@gmail.com. Meetings held the 2nd Wed. of the month at 2:00 p.m.

Special Road District

Ron Spidle, Troy Knight, Tony Gronniger Strategic Planning Committee

Matt Nielsen (Chair), Tony Gronniger, Terry Nibarger, Tom Rice, Haley Wright, Anthony Dirks, Sue Wolfe, Nikki Prewitt, David Thomas, Joe Steer, George Eshnaur (Board Contact)

Technology Committee

Kelly Mathenia, Mike Lammers, Jeff Ferguson, (Board Contact)

Volunteer Fire Department

Fire Chief-Tony Gronniger, Volunteers: Rusty Hendricks, Gary King, Dennis Schlaiss, DJ Schlaiss, Tanner Hunter, Luke Threlkeld, Mark Closterman, Anthony Dirks, Billy Hunter, Dakota Hiley, Nick Walker, Stephanie Closterman, Jessica Conard, Robert Walton (Board Contact).

The Fire Department meets on the second Friday of the month at 2:00 PM. If you have the interest and the time to serve your community, be sure to attend the next meeting. The monthly siren test will also be done at that time.

Property Owners

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 ATVs or bicycles on neighboring lots, or walk across lots to fish or use others’ property without first getting the property owner’s permission.

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.

Public Water Supply District #3

Kyle W. Parkhurst, President, term expires 4/2026 - SubDistrict #3; Harlan Horst, Vice President, term expires 4/2026 - Sub-District #5; Mark Closterman, Secretary, term expires 4/2024 - Sub-

District #2; Gary Buck, Director - term expires 4/2024 - Sub-District #1; Mike Lammers, Director term expires 4/2025 - Sub-District #4; Zack Morrison, Superintendent; Gary King, Water Operator; Diane Hulett, Clerk. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4 pm at PWSD #3 office.

Office Hours: 8am-4pm • 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.

Online payments can be made at: https://pwsd3daviess.azurewebsites.net

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.

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. Contract Mowers Can Save You Money

Eric Critten

Randy Gatton

Mark Hoig

Gary Salmon

Jeff Hoppenthaler

Rick Roberts

Mow Betta Lawn Care

Patriot Lawn & Landscaping

Pain In The Grass, Steven Carlton

Jake Cameron

Building Permit Notice

660-663-9122

660-663-9348

816-726-2644

660-663-9363

660-663-7951

816-558-2825

816-465-0178

573-944-0802

660-322-2988

816-288-1067

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. Watch When and 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

Daviess County PWSD #3 Open Meeting: February 27, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

Kyle Parkhurst, President (2026), called the meeting to order at 4:00pm which was held at the water plant. Members in attendance were Harlan Horst (2026), Mike Lammers (2025), and Mark Closterman (2024). Gary Buck (2024) was unable to attend. Also in attendance were Zack Morrison, Water Superintendent, Gary King, Water Operator, and Diane Hulett, Clerk.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Harlan Horst made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2024 Board Meeting. Mark Closterman seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business.

NEW BUSINESS

Financial Report:

The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Harlan Horst moved to approve the January financial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Mike Lammers seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.

DISCUSSION

Superintendent Report:

Zack informed the board that he received approval from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to start the 30-day Pilot Study for adding permanganate to the treatment plan. He also received approval on 2/26/24 from DNR to add the Granular Activated Carbon units back to the treatment process. Brian Hoellein with Bartlett & West will need to develop an engineering plan as the next step. Zack noted that he and Gary plan to make a trip on 3/7 to inspect the two stainless steel units which are to be purchased. Zack also reported that locates for the company laying fiber optic cable are almost complete and he informed the board that Gary will be attending the MRWA

Spring Conference at St. Charles, MO next week.

Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be March 19, 2024 at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00pm.

Payment Information for PWSD#3 Customers

W hen Is My Payment Consider ed Late?

- Payment is due by 4pm on the 20th for Metered and Unmetered Customers

- A $5 Late Charge is added to all Past Due Accounts on the 21st

- The date a Payment is posted is When Received, NOT When Postmarked

- Note that USPS has slowed mail times in some areas as of Oct 1, 2021

- Mail in Northwest Missouri typically takes 2 days to arrive

-The farther away you live, the longer the mail time will be

- If paying by mail, plan accordingly to allow enough time for your payment to arrive by the due date

- Online Credit Card payments can be made until 11:59pm on due date to avoid late charge

For Customer s Paying with Online Bill Pay:

Payments made with Online Bill Pay from a customer's bank are not processed electronically

This form of payment is printed at a processing center then mailed via USPS

The printed check usually arrives much later than the date the bank indicates it will be delivered

Be sure to generate this type of payment early in the month to ensure it arrives by the due date

VVA BOD Minutes

Building Committee

The number of permits approved in the last month was 21. None of these were houses. For 2023, there were 202 building permits approved with 7 of these new houses. So far in 2024, there have been 43 building permits approved with 4 of these being new houses.

Fire Department

No report this month.

Safety Department

No report this month

Campground Committee

No report this month

Lake Committee

Terry Nibarger reported

Action was taken on four (4) properties that do not comply with the VVA handbook guidelines. Property owners were given time to respond and make corrections to their properties to bring them into compliance. If corrections are not made, the Lake Committee will then proceed to more aggressive action to rectify the situation. The committee will give updates on these four properties at future board meetings.

Infraction Committee

Terry Nibarger reported:

• The next scheduled meeting of the Infraction Committee will be April 27, 2024 with 14 infractions to deal with at the meeting.

• June 2024 monthly meetings will begin.

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• Safety facilitated helping a young adult to a safe place following a family altercation.

Dredge Committee

Jeff Ferguson reported:

• The dredge came in April 8, 2024

• Prep work has been done on the silt ponds to be ready for dredging.

• Bank stabilization work has been done.

• Question was asked, does VVA get credit for down days when the dredge is broken down? Answer is yes we do get credit for these days.

• Members were asked to stay out of the dredge areas for their safety.

Fishing Committee

No report

Tech Committee

Jeff Ferguson reported: We lost two members of the committee and need to replace them. Tom Rice stated he would be willing to serve on the committee.

Beautification Exploratory Committee

Felicia Roth reported on the progress made by the Committee. Their goal is to: 1. Refresh and improve the Lake’s appearance. 2. Fundraising through donations to enable projects to be completed without raising member dues. 3. Envision, plan, prepare & create. 4. Improve appearance at Lake Entrances, the VVA office, and the Safety Office, and refresh signs for more eye appeal. The Committee was renamed the Beautification and Dona-

tions Exploratory Committee.

Priority Projects include:

1. Spring Fest fundraiser Saturday, April 27th, distributed applications, fliers, posters inviting artists, craftspersons and local businesses to apply. Application process to apply to be a vendor deadline extended to April 22. Multiple yard signs and a banner installed April 4, 2024..

2. Article and ad written and published in the Jamesport Tri County weekly April 2024 issues.

3. New Fundraising Merchandise designed by and presented by Felicia Roth. This merchandise will be available for sale at events, in the VVA office and in the future on a website.

4. A new Event Banner Display with solar lights was installed April 4, 2024. This space is only for Seasonal and Fundraising banners from the Beautification Committee and other Lake Viking Committee Fundraising events. Reservations can be made by contacting the Beautification Committee at vlakebeauty@ icloud.com.

5. Members are invited to submit Nature/ Lake themed photographs/art for more fundraising merchandise. Higher quality MG images for quality printing, (4 Mg & up are best).

6. Continue research the development of a not-for-profit fundraising website with direct print and ship-on-demand features.

7. Volunteer request fliers were distributed. Individuals are needed for efforts at the entrance sign area, sanding, power washing & painting of Safety & Fire buildings and construction.

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VVA BOD Minutes

8. Donations of Materials are Needed. A list has been compiled and sent out which covers multiple projects.

9. Still reviewing Entrance Sign costs, who will build, when and how the signs will be installed.

10. Committee is communicating with the Conservation Department regarding a cost sharing program for native wildflowers, evergreen trees and bushes for Community areas and entrances. If approved it will take at least three years to establish wildflowers. Areas suggested for this project are The Park by the Entrance sign, Community Areas 7, 9, and Beach 2. Further details will be forthcoming.

11. The Informational Glass Marquee in the Clubhouse Parking Lot will be cleaned, painted and updated.

Managing Directors Report

Jeff Ferguson, Managing Director, reported: Office

• Jeff reported the independent audit is continuing.

Lake

• The dredge is onsite and is working.

• Sod has been installed behind the clubhouse

• Mowing has begun.

• Maintenance is working to get the pool ready for opening by Memorial Day weekend. Jeff reported we are patching the pool now but in the future will need to do more extensive work to keep the pool in good working condition.

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Tom Rice made a motion to approve the Financial Statements for February 2024. Jeremy Lillig seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Tom Rice made a motion to approve the Financial Statements for March 2024. Terry Nibarger seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

GUEST TIME

One guest was on the agenda for the Febru-

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ary 2024 board meeting.

Vinzent Cooper Lot 1095 HOA Concerns

• Vinzent requested VVA begin video recording the VVA Board meetings and make these recordings available to members who are not able to attend the meetings.

• Vinzent indicated he has requested to have an auditor he has secured conduct and audit of Financial Statements for VVA, but has not been able to secure the information the auditor needs to do this.

• Vinzent stated that he does not feel the VVA rules and regulations are being applied to all residents equally across the board. He cites an incident where he received an infraction for using heavy equipment without a permit while another staff member was doing the same without a posted permit.

• Vinzent questioned why VVA did not consider leasing a truck for maintenance instead of purchasing it. The purchase amount is included in the 2024 Budget.

BOARD DISCUSSION

• Lot Z-11 is the Dock Pest Control Business. This designation is not a platt change. It was noted that the Board did not endorse the Dock Pest Control Business. Tom Rice made a motion to accept the new lot designation and motion was seconded by Terry Nibarger. Motion passed unanimously.

• Discussion regarding moving the May 2024 Board Meeting from May 12, 2024 to May 19, 2024. Motion was made by Tom Rice that the meeting be rescheduled and was seconded by Michelle Sullivan. Motion passed with 4 yes and 1 no vote.

ADJOURN

A motion was made by Tom Rice and seconded by Michelle Sullivan to adjourn to Executive Session at 3:00 pm to discuss legal, personnel, and Board organizational matters. The motion passed unanimously.

ATTENDANCE

A sign-in Attendance Sheet is on record at the Office for reference. Let the record show

that these minutes are a record of the business transacted at this meeting and are 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

Michelle Sullivan, Secretary Board of Directors, Viking Valley Association

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Sharon Adams wins a prize at one of the drawings