Anglers meet at the dam boat ramp Sunday morning, event scheduled from 7 to 10 am. Same rules as the previous tournament: member boats only; $20 per person; money goes back to prize for heaviest 5-fish catch and prize for biggest bass. (Aside: Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught.)
Contact Brian if you have questions, 660.787.0058 or [email protected]
image from Caravel Wooden Model Ship Kits, Pinterest
The controversial Columbus
From the Philadelphis Enquirer: article by Jacob Tierney, GreensburgTribune-Review, McClatchy-Tribune, Published Oct. 14, 2019, 11:11a.m. ET
(Columbus Day is celebrated Mon. Oct 14, 2024, commemorating discovery of the Americas Oct. 12, 1492) On this day 527 years ago while Christopher Columbus was trying to reach Asia, he accidentally discovered the Bahamas. This discovery would reshape the world, kicking off European colonization of the Americas.
We’ve been celebrating history’s most famous navigational error ever since. Here are five facts about Columbus’ famous voyage:
1. Columbus did not prove the Earth was round
Contrary to popular belief, the shape of the planet was well-known by Columbus’ time, and had been for hundreds of years. Columbus actually thought the earth was much smaller than it actually is, which is why he thought he could reach Asia by sailing West from Spain.
The common myth — that Columbus defied flat-Earth believing geographers to make his voyage — comes from the inaccurate 1828 biography The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus, written by Washington Irving, author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
2. Nobody knows what happened to the Niña and the Pinta
Columbus famously made his first voyage with three ships: the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria.
The Santa Maria ran aground and sank during Columbus’ first voyage. The Pinta safely returned home, but nobody knows what happened to it after that. The Niña continued to sail for years after its most famous journey, but history loses track of the ship after a 1501 trading voyage, according to the Columbus Foundation.
3. Christopher Columbus was arrested
Spain made Columbus the governor of the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti and the Dominican Republic). He and his brothers, Bartolomeo and Diego, shared rule of the fledgling Spanish colony there for seven years, but their rule did not go well.
The brothers killed and enslaved many of the natives and hanged Spanish colonists who questioned their rule. All three were arrested and shipped back to Spain in chains, though they were eventually released.
4. The Columbus family sued the Spanish government
Spain originally promised Columbus 10% of all the riches found as a result of his discovery. After Columbus’ arrest, and his death in 1506, the government wasn’t keen to pay up.
Columbus’ son, Diego, sued, saying his family not only deserved the money, but the right to govern all of America — not just the islands Christopher Columbus discovered.
After decades of dueling lawsuits, the family was granted lands and titles in Jamaica and Hispaniola, and an annual payment of 10,000 ducats to Columbus’ heirs.
5. Some states choose not to celebrate Columbus Day
Columbus’ accomplishments have been celebrated for centuries, but Columbus Day only became official in 1934 when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt made it a federal holiday.
Because of the explorer’s checkered past, some states and cities choose not to formally observe the day. Florida, Hawaii, Alaska, Vermont, South Dakota, New Mexico and Maine do not recognize Columbus Day, and many have replaced it with Indigenous People’s Day.
Even Columbus, Ohio, does not recognize Columbus Day as a city holiday.
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Addendum from Wikipedia: The landing of Columbus also came to be commemorated in Spain and Italy. In many of the Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas, the landing is observed as Día de la Raza (“Day of the Race” or “Day of the People”). Rather than celebrating Columbus’s arrival in the New World, many observers of Día de la Raza celebrate the indigenous peoples of Latin America and their heritage melding with that of the Spanish explorers who followed Columbus.
From freepik.com
Halloween Oct. 31, 2024; From realsimple.com
Why Do We Give Out Candy on Halloween?
There is no concrete answer about why we hand out candy on Halloween. However, according to the Library of Congress, there are three theories:
The first revolves around the Celtic holiday of Samhain, which occurs on the same day as Halloween. People believed that on this day, the veil between the spirit world and the other world thinned, so they would leave treats out to appease the ghosts (eventually taking on the tradition of dressing up like them).
The second theory originates in Scotland from a practice called guising, which some say began in the Middle Ages and others in the 19th century. Children dressed in costumes or disguises—hence, guising—pretending to be evil spirits. The idea was that by dressing up, they could blend in with other spirits wandering the earth. The guisers would perform tricks and songs in exchange for treats.
The third theory centers around the German-American tradition of belsnickeling. On Halloween, kids would dress up and go around to neighborhood houses. Occupants would try to guess the child's identity.
Springfield 1884 Trapdoor Gun Raffle
This authenticated antique rifle was donated by lake members Mr. & Mrs. Ziemen to support the lake’s security gate fundraiser. Tickets are $10 each, or 5 for $40. The drawing will be held in December during the annual Jingle Mingle member gathering at the clubhouse. Members can view the gun in person at the clubhouse during regular office hours.
Earth is pulling in a Mini-Moon!
From Space.com and CBSnews.com
This month, Earth will attract a second moon, in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, Sept. 29 to Nov. 25. It will be small and faint, so it won't be visible by eye or with small telescopes, but will be visible to larger telescopes.
Unlike the usual Moon, Earth's primary companion which has accompanied our planet for around 4 billion years, this "new mini-moon" will stick around for a blink in time before it heads back to its home in an asteroid belt trailing our planet, orbiting the sun.
Research lead author and Universidad Complutense de Madrid professor Carlos de la Fuente Marcos said this particular asteroid will temporarily leave its cousin rocks, “…starting next week and for about two months." He added, "It will not follow a full orbit around Earth.”
Fall photo from Pinterest
NOTE WORTHY
Friday, Oct. 18, 6:00 PM, monthly association board meeting, Lodge. All are welcome.
Swans!
We would like to purchase a pair of swans for everyone, to bring back the lake’s signature fauna. Contact Jamie if you are interested in helping with purchase or acquisition.
Camp Grnd closes Oct. 15, 2024
Pool is closed
Jingle Mingle is scheduled for Dec. 13 this year. Board members Megan Jost and Sherri Durban will be gathering forces for a jolly fest!
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Monday, Oct. 21, 5:00 PM, Monthly Public Water Supply District (PWSD) meeting, Lodge. All are welcome.
Save paper and mailing:
CLICK HERE for PWSD consent form to get bills via email or text.
CLICK HERE for PWSD new application form for water and sewer service.
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Covid Tests, free again, through the mail, beginning late September/early October. Go to covidtestsfor more information.
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Recycling research
The working group (mostly Brian Tharp) is focusing on a multi-cavity dumpster for self-sorting your household recyclables. Other communities in the area have such a system going. The container would be hauled to a recycling center to be emptied periodically.
If you would like to be involved or participate, please contact board member Brian Tharp at 660-787-0058 (call/text) or email [email protected]
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Pilots running dark
According to the Discover Boating website about riding at night/in low light, “Not only are personal watercraft not equipped with navigation lights, their unique design exposes riders to a greater chance of falling off the craft, a situation that could be dangerous in low visibility.”
As captains-of-your-ship and pilots on the waterway, wave runner operators at Peaceful Valley Lake need to be qualified to be on the water (i.e. have your state boating certification) and be aware of all safety guidelines. One of those is to have navigation lights for low visibility/darkness on any vessel.
Wave-runners cannot be on the water at night. You pose a risk to yourself and to other watercraft, people and property.
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New admin printer!
…compliments of members Shannon and Brian Tharp, owners of Prairie Barn Winery & Christmas Tree Farm in St. James.
Thank you for further enhancing Jamie’s capabilities with new technology in the office!
Yet, I can face the winter with calm. I suppose I had forgotten what it was really like. I had been thinking of the winter as a horrid wet, dreary time fit only for professional football. Now I can see other things—crisp and sparkling days, long pleasant evenings, cheery fires. Good work shall be done this winter. Life shall be lived well. The end of the summer is not the end of the world. Here's to October…"
— A.A. Milne, "A Word for Autumn"
from southernliving.com
FROM BRILLIANTEARTH.COM
October rocks!
Opal birthstone history
Opals have been cherished since ancient times. Early civilizations attributing magical properties to them. The Romans admired opals, believing they brought good luck. In the Middle Ages, opals were a symbol of purity and hope. Lore surrounding opals is rich and varied, thus their enduring allure.
Tourmaline birthstone history
Tourmaline’s history is equally fascinating, though it was not identified as a distinct mineral until the 19th century. Before that, colorful tourmalines were often mistaken for other gemstones. In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadors in Brazil discovered green tourmalines, which they initially thought were emeralds. The name “tourmaline” comes from the Sinhalese word “toramalli,” meaning mixed gems, reflecting its diverse color range.
Heading south soon?
From Astrogle.com
People visiting or living in the southern part of South America can witness and experience effects of a Total Solar Eclipse Oct. 2, 2024.
Maximum Total Solar Eclipse will be visible in places that fall under the dark colored path in the map above. Places in the light colored zone will experience only darker sky during afternoon or before actual sunset.
Lake Classifieds
Contact the editor to run an ad in Splash: $5 per month (a monthly publication); $50 per year; maximum 5 lines in print version of the newsletter, approx. 30 ltrs per line.
7'x10’ Dimension One hot tub at our house when we moved in: we have not used; not wanted; free; you haul. We are available to show it to you. Will work with you to get it moved. Contact Sue 573-645-5421
Oct24
Prairie Barn Winery & Christmas Tree Farm Complimentary wine tasting; open Thurs. to Sun.; for events and questions, contact [email protected]; call 660.253.0079; web prairiebarnwinery.com
Oct25
Jamie Gerloff, Mary Kay, Independent Sales Director. Contact me: 573-241-2793. 60 years of Quality Skin Care & Cosmetics. Fast & Free Samples & Delivery
Oct24
Looking for local reel cleaning and repair? Give me a call. 630/334-6107. Doug August
Nov24
Karen Hoemeke, helping people buy and sell homes for 17 years. Top 5% all MO Coldwell Banker Realtors. I live in PV and specialize in PV. 314-973-1218
Dec24
The newsletter reaches 274 people through direct email, is available to anyone on the PVL website, and paper copies can be picked up at both gates and the Lodge.
One more thing!In this political season, and anytime in the lake community, signs on either common or private places are not allowed without prior arrangement with the office. Section 8 of the Original Abstract of Restrictions states …no signs of any kind shall be displayed on any lot without written permission.
Organized fun
Join the Wednesday dinner club 5:30 Wednesdays: The location changes each week. Randy Fuller (or friend) posts on Nextdoor by Wednesday evening where to be the following week. People decide where to meet drawing out of a "hat.” All invited!
The PVL Book Club meets 4th Mondays, Oct. 28, 4:30/5:00 at the Lodge. Book is When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi. Bring little foods and drinks. Everyone is welcome whether you read the book or not!
Take a walk in the park: The City of Owensville, Parks and Recreation Department, and the Owensville Branch, Scenic Regional Library, opened a Story Walk. Images and text line the mile-long path at the park, changed quarterly. The Napping House, by Audrey Wood, is the inaugural children’s book. Call 573-437-8231 or [email protected]
Gasconade County Fall Plein Air, 14 to 19 Oct., 2024: Gear up for artists in the area, painting outside in our beautiful fall season. Artists have painted here every year. Get more information at artworks on main.org/plein-air.
— Suzie Jost has host homes all arranged for the 5-day event. Thank you all for providing space at your homes.
— Organizers rely on donations and sponsorships to provide prizes. Sherri Durban and Megan Jost are engaged in that effort.
— If you would like to participate in any way, download these forms for options and contact information.
Our mailing address is: PVPOA, 3408A Peaceful Valley Rd., Owensville, MO 65066 573-617-9615 (voice & text)
