CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 13 No 04 - 1992 - Jul-Aug

Magazine Overview

The CUFORN Bulletin, Vol. 12, No. 4, published in July-August 1992, is a bi-monthly publication by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc. The cover features a striking image of a grainy, circular object, with the headline "... on video She's seen it half a dozen times before." The issue is priced at $5.00.

Key Articles and Reports

Co-Director Assisting Two Authors on UFO Books

This article, written by Lawrence J. Fenwick, details his involvement in assisting two authors with UFO-related books. Robert W. Boyajian of New York City is compiling a book of UFO photographs from around the world, and Fenwick has provided several dozen photocopies with data. The second author is John Robert Colombo, a "friendly skeptic" from Toronto, who is compiling a book of quotes about UFOs from Fenwick's extensive collection of over 400 books and 1,266 magazines. Colombo has previously authored "UFOs Over Canada" and is scheduled to release "The Little Blue Book of UFOs" in September 1992, which includes a quote from Fenwick.

Fenwick also mentions his own compilation of 142 pages of all known UFO photos published since 1947, including detailed data such as location, date, time, photographer, camera settings, and evaluation. This list is organized alphabetically by country and chronologically by date.

The Roper Poll on UFOs Now Available

This section announces the availability of a 64-page booklet titled "Unusual Personal Experiences; An Analysis of The Data From Three National Surveys" from the Fund For UFO Research. The booklet contains survey results and analysis from a poll of nearly 6,000 individuals who may have had UFO abduction experiences. The analysis was conducted by researchers including Budd Hopkins, David Jacobs, Ron Westrum, John E. Mack, and John S. Carpenter. Orders can be sent to the Fund For UFO Research, with specific pricing for U.S. and international orders.

Ontario Woman Videotapes Bright Nocturnal Light

Authored by Lawrence J. Fenwick, this article details a sighting by Mrs. Joan Rehele and her 14-year-old son, Kevin, of Binbrook, Ontario. Kevin videotaped a bright light on August 13, 1992, at 12:50 a.m. Mrs. Rehele reported seeing the light six times previously over 21 years. The light was described as moving up and down faster than conventional aircraft, silent, and approximately the size of a satellite dish to a pick-up truck, leaving a dark trail. Officials at Hamilton Airport reported no unusual sightings during the time of the taping. The Reheles were certain it was not a plane, weather balloon, or helicopter. The article includes a transcript of their dialogue during the taping and Mrs. Rehele's desire for people to believe her experience.

SETI Book Favours Idea of UFOs Origin in Space Colonies

This book review by Lawrence J. Fenwick discusses "The Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence" by Edward Ashpole. The book suggests that UFOs might have originated in space colonies within our solar system and offers plausible explanations for UFO entities. It also includes a model of a dinosaur by Dr. Dale Russell. The reviewer notes Ashpole's open-minded approach but criticizes his categorization of landing reports as CE3s instead of CE2s and his call for more scientists to get involved, suggesting a "Catch 22" situation where ufology needs to become respectable for scientists to engage, but it cannot become respectable without scientific involvement.

A Historian Looks At Abduction Reports

This review by Lawrence J. Fenwick covers David M. Jacobs' book "Secret Life, First Accounts of UFO Abductions." The book examines 60 CE4 cases and 300 related events, focusing on the aliens and their purpose. The reviewer highlights the book's use of regressive hypnosis transcripts from abductees, confirming earlier studies by Thomas E. Bullard. The involvement of academics like Jacobs and John E. Mack suggests ufology is gaining traction in social sciences and history departments.

Jacobs' methodology includes a three-tier matrix for abductee experiences, categorizing primary, secondary, and ancillary procedures. The reviewer praises the book's content and striking cover but notes the lack of an index, a common issue in UFO books. The book is priced at $21.00 in the U.S. and $27.50 in Canada.

Multiple Witness CE2 Reported in Major Canadian City

Written by Harry Tokarz, this report details a sighting on August 26, 1992, in Etobicoke, Toronto. Larry Fenwick received a call about an object seen at tree-top level. Upon investigation, it was found that a 12-year-old boy, Patrick D., witnessed a massive, silent, gray triangular object with rounded ends and red lights hovering above treetops. He described it as being the size of a beach ball at approximately 300 feet. He awoke his friend, who also saw the object, which then blinked yellowish-white lights and accelerated out of sight. The sighting occurred during the airport's busiest hours, but Hamilton Airport officials reported no unusual sightings.

Southern Ontario Man Reports Multiple Unusual Experiences

Authored by Ellen Omstead, this article presents the experiences of a 36-year-old man, referred to as Howard Y., from near Stratford, Ontario. Howard has experienced a series of unusual events, including vivid dreams, a silent light observed during adolescence, a terrifying encounter with a luminescent face with large black eyes and a huge head at his window around 1978-1979, and recurring cuts on his forehead at least twice a year for five years, with no recollection of how they occurred. He also reported feeling paralyzed, experiencing mood swings, and having a heightened interest in reading about physics and science fiction. Howard is described as sincere and truthful, though confused, and is considering hypnosis. The article includes a Q&A session with Howard and his drawing of the being he saw.

Woman Sees Huge UFO Surrounded by Smoke Ring

Written by Kevin Unger, this report describes a sighting on August 29, 1992, in Willowdale, Toronto. A middle-aged woman observed a jet black solid object tumbling counter-clockwise through the sky, described as "beyond and above the lower clouds." The object was observed for three minutes and appeared to be approximately two feet in length from her perspective. The article notes that while the witness stated it was higher than any jet would fly, her home is about 10 miles from the airport, suggesting the altitude might be relative.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently focuses on UFO sightings, abduction reports, and related phenomena, with a strong emphasis on Canadian cases. The publication appears to maintain an open-minded yet critical stance, reviewing books that explore various theories and presenting firsthand accounts. The editorial stance, as indicated by Lawrence J. Fenwick, seems to encourage research and the involvement of credible individuals, including skeptics and academics, while also acknowledging the challenges in gaining mainstream scientific acceptance for ufology. The inclusion of book reviews and detailed case reports suggests a commitment to providing in-depth information and fostering discussion within the UFO community.

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: JULY-AUGUST
Volume: 1992
Date: July-August, 1992

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin focuses on recent developments in UFO research, particularly concerning abduction reports and eyewitness accounts of sightings.

Toronto Area Abduction Reports on Increase

By Lawrence J. Fenwick, Co-Director of CUFORN, this section details an investigation into a series of possible abduction reports originating from the Toronto area. CUFORN has received approximately two dozen such reports in a recent three-month period, the highest number since the organization's founding. With the assistance of Debbie Ross of Oakville, Ontario, who specializes in regressive hypnosis, CUFORN is gathering data from individuals who recall unusual events. Many of these accounts include episodes of 'missing time,' which require further exploration through hypnosis. The organization plans to present a detailed summary of these events after further hypnosis sessions. The article also notes CUFORN's ongoing investigation into a 1989 abduction report in New York City, the Linda 'Cortile' case, which was previously covered in the MUFON UFO Journal. Coincidentally, the editor read a fictional book, 'Nighteyes,' published in April 1989, whose plot mirrored the New York City case that occurred six months later.

Co-Director Takes Inventory of Files and Audio-Visual Material

Lawrence J. Fenwick, Co-Director of CUFORN, conducted an inventory of the organization's extensive UFO-related materials. The tabulated data reveals a substantial archive, including:

• 2,030 letters to and from people interested in ufology
• 1,270 magazines and newsletters
• 426 books and published papers
• 143 audiotapes
• 48 videotapes
• 2,000 index cards with data on reported UFO landings worldwide
• 161 slide transparencies
• 408 photographs
• Over 2,000 newspaper clippings
• Two file cabinet drawers filled with data, including 96 completed CUFORN sighting report forms.

Witness Recalls Daylight Sighting

By Kevin Unger, this article recounts a personal UFO sighting that occurred three years prior to the publication date, on Friday, March 17, 1989. While working as a delivery driver during rush hour, Unger observed four hot air balloons and then noticed an object approaching them from the southwest. The object, described as triangular with its top pointing skyward, was metallic gray and gleamed in the sun. Unger estimated its height at approximately 1000 feet. He watched the object for a full three minutes as it passed between the balloons and moved towards the north. During this time, he looked for any conventional aircraft features such as wings, propellers, or blinking lights, but found none. The object moved silently and with such perfection that Unger could not determine if it was spinning. He attempted to find other witnesses but found no one else who had seen the object. Later that evening, he received confirmation from the nearby Downsview Air Force Base that aircraft were present in the area at the time of his sighting. Unger concludes by firmly stating his certainty about witnessing a daylight UFO sighting.

Comparison to Other Sightings

The initial article briefly describes a UFO sighting with a unique feature: it was always within a ring of blue/grey smoke or clouds, approximately two yards from the object. The object itself was described as tumbling 'anticlockwise.' This sighting is compared to the 1965 Rex Heflin sighting in central California, where a hovering UFO shaped like a straw hat was observed, and a smoky ring was visible only when the UFO departed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of UFO phenomena, particularly abduction cases and direct sightings. CUFORN appears to be a dedicated organization actively collecting and archiving data, utilizing methods like regressive hypnosis to explore witness accounts. The editorial stance is one of serious inquiry and documentation, as evidenced by the detailed inventory of their files and the thorough reporting of witness testimonies and ongoing investigations. The comparison to historical cases and fictional accounts suggests an effort to contextualize current findings within the broader history of UFO research.