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BULLETIN
PRESIDENT TREASURER MEM SECRETARY EDITOR
Loren Moore Jack Benbrook Janet Johnk Mike Prero
POB 1181 1328 E. Rosser St. 6 Truman Dr 12659 Eckard
Roseville, CA 95678 Prescott AZ 86301 Novato,CA 94947 Auburn,CA 95603
877-752-6247 928-772-3763 415-897-6724 530-885-3604
No. 284 August 2008
Ghiradelli SquareGhiradelli Square by
Mike Prero
One of the showpieces of San Francisco, certainly anyone in Northern California is familiar with
Ghirardelli Square. Here‟s a little background...Born in Rapallo, Italy in 1817, Domenico "Domingo"
Ghirardelli learned about the confectionery and chocolate trade by the time he was 20. Uruguay and Peru
were the first places he set up shop -- but tales of the Gold Rush were irresistible. In 1848, Domingo's
neighbor, James Lick, packed up $25,000, 600 pounds of Ghirardelli chocolate and sailed for the San
Francisco Bay. A year later, Domingo followed him through the Golden Gate.
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Domingo successfully opened stores in
Stockton during the Gold Rush, but
unfortunately did not fare so well with his
future business endeavors. The Europa
Hotel, -- one of the first hotels in Old San
Francisco, burned in The Great Fire of
1851, along with everything Domingo
owned in San Francisco. Four days later,
another fire burned his Stockton properties
to the ground.
Domingo‟s sons purchased an entire
block of property for their headquarters in
1893 that overlooked San Francisco Bay.
The property consisted of the Woolen
Mill, the Apartment Building and many
other buildings on the property. Domingo
and his sons began a spectacular building
program that included the Chocolate
Building in 1899, Cocoa Building in 1900,
the Clock Tower in 1911 and the Power
House in 1915. Ghirardelli Square was the
result and is now, of course, a San
Francisco landmark.
No. 284 SIERRA-DIABLO BULLETIN-August 2008 Page 3
Errors IV: Missing Strikers
This is a fairly common error. In most cases, everything else about the cover is correct; it simply doesn‟t
have a striker. And, in looking over the few thousand error covers that I‟ve gone through over the years, it
doesn‟t matter at all where the striker would have correctly been: front-striker, rear-striker, or even odd-
striker. Since the application of the striker material is an „extra‟ step on the cover, something can go wrong
in the production process, resulting in no striker at all, or…
In some cases of missing strikers, the striker is actually on the inside of the cover. The last cover shown
below is an example of this. Trying to envision the production process in general, I‟m at a loss to
satisfactorily explain just how this can happen. Perhaps the striker that ends up on the inside isn‟t even a
striker that goes with that run of covers at all. Perhaps it‟s from another entirely different run altogether.
Hmmmm, did printers run several jobs simultaneously, and could simultaneous jobs end up being
accidently „merged‟? I don‟t know. But, as we‟ll see later, that would seem to be the most logical
explanation for overprinting errors, which constitutes a different type of error, and one which we‟ll discuss
in a later article in this series.
Also, to avoid confusion, there is another type of error, to be discussed later under a different category,
wherein the entire outside of the cover, striker and all, appears on the inside. For our purposes, here, I don‟t
count this latter type of error as a missing striker error. Similarly, misapplied strikers, partial strikers, or
even double strikers do not come under the category of missing strikers...simply because ..they aren’t
missing!
Partial strikers coming up in our next issue.
No. 284 SIERRA-DIABLO BULLETIN-August 2008 Page 4
Love Those Full-Length Trucks!
I don‟t know...Is it a „Boys and their toys‟ thing? I love trucks to begin with, but seeing old ones...and old
ones in vivid color...and old, vivid color ones in a full-length perspective...just appeals to me! What great
art work! And look at the variety! Hmmmmm! When my kids were small, we had a big picture book of all
sorts of different trucks. By the time
they were 4 or 5, they all could identify
a „logging truck‟, „cattle truck‟, and so
on. We even played an „identify the
truck‟ game whenever we were on the
freeway.
In a very real way, I think covers like
this are far more attractive than simply
color photos of such...such as a
Diamond True Color full-length Truck
or a similar Matchorama, no matter how
good the quality of the photo is.
By the way, did you notice that none
of these are 18-wheelers? I‟m afraid I‟m
not up on my trucking history, but I
assume that the advent of the 18-
wheeler that we‟re all familiar with
today was a more modern innovation.
And speaking of „familiar‟, most of
these pictured here also don‟t have the
familiar smoke stack on the cab.
Let‟s see……What else is missing?.......
Lights! None of the trailers pictured
here have all the running lights we see
on modern trucks today.
It‟s no wonder that full-length Trucks is a popular small category. I don‟t
have them broken out of my larger
Trucking collection, but there are quite
a few of them, and I‟ve seen some
really attractive displays of such over
the years.
No. 284 SIERRA-DIABLO BULLETIN-August 2008 Page 5
“Demon from Hell!” That‟s what “Orca” means in Greek. Fortunately for the Killer Whales, our
perception of these creatures has radically changed from ancient times. Today, they‟re seen as one of the
most noble and intelligent animals of the seas. [although...in the Matt Reilly novel, Ice Station, I’m
currently reading, they’re vicious killers!] But, if you collect animals, I propose a special section of your
collection devoted to these magnificent mammals.
Their scientific name is Orcinus Orca, and they‟re actually the largest members of the dolphin family.
They are warm-blooded, air-breathing, and bear their young live (tail first). They‟re found in all oceans of
the world, but, surprisingly, there is only one species. Interestingly, though, geographic isolation may have
created unique races and populations. Near the Washington, British Columbian and Alaskan coasts, at least
two distinct races exist. Even though these two groups (the “Transients” and the “Residents”) share the
same waters, they differ in their social habits, range, diet, and even their physical appearance.
Orcas travel in groups, called “pods,” of 50 or more individuals. Despite their name, there has never been
a verified case of Orcas killing people, although Man is the Orca‟s only predator. They definitely rule their
territory, though. In 1997, in fact, for the first time, a female Orca was actually filmed killing a great white
shark off the coast of San Francisco. Most of us, however, know the Orca as the ever-popular attraction at
the local Sea World, Marine World, etc., where they awe us daily with their performances and intelligence.
Orcas are protected under the Endangered Species Act, but only in specific waters.
The cover shown here is the few I‟ve seen featuring an Orca, but Chester and Cheryl Crill, CA, report
they have 14 (9 20s, 4 30s, and 1 box), most from restaurants).
No. 284 SIERRA-DIABLO BULLETIN-August 2008 Page 6
Gettysburg’s Eternal Light Peace Memorial
Located on the summit of Oak Hill and surrounded by guns that mark Confederate artillery positions, the
Eternal Light Peace Memorial overlooks the July 1st battlefield. The memorial was the sentimental
brainchild of Union and Confederate veterans who first proposed the monument during the 1913
Anniversary and reunion celebration at Gettysburg. Funds for the project were difficult to find and the
Great Depression postponed its construction. Through the personal efforts of governors, veteran groups
and several state legislatures, the memorial project was revived and finally came to fruition.
It was a torridly hot afternoon on July 3, 1938, when former Union and Confederate soldiers met to
dedicate this memorial to "Peace Eternal in a Nation United" during the 75th Anniversary Celebration of
the battle. A Union and a Confederate veteran pulled the ropes to unveil the memorial shaft that towers 47
1/2 feet above Oak Hill. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the featured speaker at the ceremony
and pushed the button which lit the gas flame on top of the monument shaft. "Immortal deeds and
immortal words have created here at Gettysburg a shrine of American patriotism," the President began.
"We are encompassed by 'the last full measure' of many men and by the simple words in which Abraham
Lincoln expressed the simple faith for which they died." The President went on to
compare the task set before Lincoln and the American people in 1863, with the
task set before Americans in 1938. Of the veterans in blue and gray, Roosevelt
reminded the audience, "All of them we honor, not asking under which Flag they
fought then- thankful that they stand together under one Flag now." [http://
www.nps.gov/archive/gett/getttour/tstops/tstd-03.htm]
An American Tour:
2 5
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Day Hill Rd., Windsor, CT
06095. (1-800-228-9290)
Room: $94+tax, includes 2
breakfast buffet vouchers per
room. Covers, games, auctions,
displays, raffle.
K E Y S T O N E - L E H I G H
VALLEY FALL WEEKEND: Oct 29-Nov 1, Holiday Inn, 230
Cherry St., U.S. Rt 10,
Morgantown, PA 10543 (Exit
22) (1-800-339-0264). Room
r a t e s a n n o un ce d l a t e r .
Reservation NTL Oct. 1, ask for
K-LV rate. Halloween Party w/
costumes, two auctions. FMI:
Jane Ruffner, 105 Gibraltar Rd.,
Reading Pa 19606-3321
SOUTHERN SWAPFEST: Feb. 26-Mar. 1, 2009, Clarion
Hotel, Altamonte Springs, FL
(407-862-4455 x194)
8th ANNUAL SIERRA-
DIABLO SPRING SWAP-
FEST: April 4th and 5th, 2009,
Roseville, CA. Early Bird BBQ
on Friday, April 3. More details
coming. FMI: Loren Moore,
POB 1181, Roseville, CA
95678 (877-752-6247)
AMCAL 2009: May, Piccadilly
Inn, Fresno, CA. Room: ?.
Theme: Hooray for Hollywood.
This is the big one in the West.
More details to follow. Ellen
Gutting, 824 Peachy Canyon,
Cir #101, Las Vegas, NV 89144
-0907
U N I T E D E A S T E R N
SWAPFEST: Jun ?, 2009.
Details coming. Lots of goodies
and special events planned.
New Members
Change of Address
348. William R. Evans, 515
Fincastle Lane, Ft. Wright, KY
41011
_________________
Reinstated
805. Jack K. Paul, 69 Orchard
Lane Huntington, IN 46750
Ads
WEEKLY WEB AUCTION:
60 lots per week; major and
small categories: Features,
Girlies, Navy Ships, Contours,
Military, Bowling, Christmas,
„Ramas, Fancies, lots more. Go
to: http://matchpro.org
LOOKING FOR H/M/R
TRADERS. 25-50-100 or more
at a time. Only want 20-strikes
with an address. Have thousands
to trade. Let‟s get started! Mike
Prero, 12659 Eckard Way,
Auburn, CA 95603
Coming Up
RMS CONVENTION 2008:
August 3-8, 2008. The Inn at
Hunt's Landing Best Western,
Matamoras, PA. (570-491-2400)
Room: $99 More details coming,
but you can always get the latest
at Convention Central on the
RMS web site.
CONNECTICUT MC 35th
ANNIVERSARY MEET:
September 25-28, 2008. Marriott
Hartford/Springfield Airport,
Thank You,
John Bachochin and
Loren Moore!
Loren Moore, Sierra-Diablo‟s
esteemed president, is finally
stepping down as printer,
packager, and mailer for the
bulletin and auction. Loren‟s
been doing so for years, but
business demands have finally
forced him to forgo this „fun‟
club activity. Thanks, Loren, for
all the thousands of hours
dedicated to the club. [Loren will
still be the President, though]
John Bachochin, OK, has
graciously taken on the
responsibility of printing and
mailing out what hard copies of
the bulletin and auction are still
going out (most members are
now plugged into the web
edition). John is one of those
super-workers in the hobby who
helps everything keep running.
He also donates his time and
effort for other clubs, including
the Girlie Club. Thank you,
John, for helping us out.
So,
What
Else Do
You
Want?
This is a time of transition for
both the club and the hobby, in
general. So, we thought we‟d
pause and take stock, here.
No. 284 SIERRA-DIABLO BULLETIN-August 2008 Page 8
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Company Name
COMING
UP
Sep: “San Francisco”
Oct: “Lake Tahoe”
Nov: “California”
SIERRA-DIABLO...we’re
the hottest club in the
hobby!
we‟ve received nothing but
compliments on our web format
and the superb visual quality of
the bulletin, so you‟re missing
out if you‟re still just getting the
mailed hard copies.
More changes are coming as
we transition to the future. There
are a lot of possibilities...stick
with us!
Happy Birthday!
Bergman, Grace……………8-3
Eberhart, Charles…………..8-6
Waite, Randy………………8-8
Aji, Pete……………………8-9
Quilling, Mark……………..8-9
Rowe, Terry………………8-12
Kitzmiller, Rendell……….8-14
Skrocki, Ed……………….8-19
Meek, Tom………………..8-20
Lund, Greg………………..8-22
Evans, Bill………………...8-24
Neros, Craig………………8-29
Lauer, Randy……………...8-30
The Sierra-Diablo Bulletin is a
monthly publication of the Sierra-
Diablo Matchcover Club. Deadline
for all submissions is the 10th of
each month. Any information
herein may be reproduced with
appropriate credit line. Dues of
$10 (individual), $15 (family), $15
(Canada/Mexico) or $20 (outside
N. America) are payable to the
Sierra-Diablo Matchcover Club, c/
o Jack Benbrook, 1328 E. Rosser
St., Prescott, AZ 86301.
Visit theSierra-Diablo Web Site at:
http://www.matchcover.org/sierra
You can reach the Ed. on line at
[email protected] for help
with Bulletin/hobby questions,
concerns or problems.
have access to previous bulletins
going back to mid-2007.
Unfortunately, I didn‟t start
saving the bulletin files until
mid-2007, and the rest are long
gone. But, they‟ll be saved from
now on, and, as each new issue
comes out, it will be added to
the archives.
Still Looking For
Your E-Mail
Addresses
If your name was on the list
posted in our last issue, and you
haven‟t sent me your e-mail
address yet, I still need it in
order to switch you over to the
web-based bulletin. So far,
August’s Smile
Having moved to a web-based
bulletin and auction allows us
considerably more „elbow
room‟ [and there are possibly
more exciting changes coming
up soon], so we‟d like to hear
from you as to what else you
might like to see in your
bulletin, your auction, and your
web site.
W e ‟ l l d i s c u s s t h o s e
suggestions in the bulletin,
where other members can have
their say, as well, and the people
responsible for ac tual ly
following through on those
suggestions will address their
feasibility. Sierra-Diablo has
always been the most innovative
club in the hobby. We want to
keep that lead. Let us hear from
you...The Ed.
New Web Site
Feature
I‟ve added a new area to the
Sierra-Diablo web site—the
Bulletin Archives. You now