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The Tarnished Truth
- Electronically Published Since 2001 -
*** Vol V *** February 2008 *** Issue VII ***


- INDEX -

PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Words of inspiration from our President.
Read it HERE


FROM BEHIND THE GREEN CURTAIN
IT tidbits and more.
Read it HERE


TREASURER'S REPORT
Recent club financial activity.
Read it HERE


MEMBER ARTICLE
"More Than Just a Metal Disk"
by Rick Engstrom, WINS#483
Read it HERE


SHOW AND TELL
...Or Just Show! Either
way, check out collection
images submitted by other
members.
See it HERE


- CHANGE FOR A DOLLAR -

 Here was a story recently received  from Walt Southward, I thought you  would all enjoy it:

 "After my brain  stem stroke, I spent six weeks in  the Hilo Medical Center and then I  was med-evaced to the Rehab  Center of the Pacific, which is  located on O'ahu, about three  islands and 200 miles from my home  in Hilo.

 When I arrived at the Rehab  Center, they sent a young lady up  to my room to give me a test. I  guess they wanted to find out how  many of my marbles were lost by  the stroke. After about 15  questions, she asked me if I had a  dollar and spent 53 cents, how  much change I would get back?  My answer of course, was 47 cents.

 Then she asked, "how many coins  would that be?" I replied, "three  coins." She looked at her test sheet  and asked " What coins would they  be?" My reply: "A 1932 quarter  minted in Denver. An 1875 twenty  cent piece, minted in San Francisco.  And an 1865 two cent piece, minted  in Philadelphia."

 She said "According to my test  sheet that's the wrong answer, but  I think it may be right." She quit  asking questions and left the room.  I guess I passed her test."

Hello everyone,

Welcome to another edition of the Tarnished Truth!

It's been an interesting couple of months in the coin market. Though most of the experts I have read are projecting a weak market in 2008 driven by tighter economic conditions, things seem to be holding their own so far.  It could be due to strength in the bullion department, certainly this is true for those coins where the value is associated with their content. It could be the cold winter months keeping people interested in their indoor hobbies, in which case the coming summer will certain cool off.  So far, prices seem to be steady from what I have seen, and shows still look to be well attended. Either way, only the next few months will tell whether 2008 will see the downturn that many are expecting.  Although the conditions certainly lean that way, personally, I don't see it.


Since our last newsletter, we have seen the close of yet another successful auction (#47), coordinated by our Operations Administrator & Club Auctioneer, JD White.  He has this and more IT news in this issue's edition of "Behind the Green Curtain". 
It was really great to see so many members step up to fill in the hat drawing while Joe has been off-list due to medical reasons.  As most (if not all) members are aware, Joe has set a long standing tradtion of donation to the membership through his generous hat drawings, and he will be happy to see it continued when he returns - which we all hope will be soon.


The results of the 2007 Newsletter contest have been tallied.  Again, I would like to send out a special thank you to all members who participated.  There were some great articles, and I hope this year brings just as many.  And the winners are...

1st Place:  Robbie Jenkins, "Daily Journal (ANA Internship)"

2nd Place:  Ray Larson, "Silver Trees"

3rd Place:  John Baumgart, "2007 FUN Show"

I will be getting in touch with these members, off-list, for their contact information, and get their prizes in the mail as soon as possible.

Thanks again, everyone!

I guess that's all for me...

Rick Engstrom
WINS#483, Editor


FEATURED COIN

Image

Steve Crean's New Year Lucky Draw Contest 1st Prize:
1906-D $5, NGC MS 61.

Won & submitted by: JD White, WINS#7


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