CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 17 No 02 - 1996 - Mar-Apr

Magazine Overview

The CUFORN Bulletin, Vol. 17, No. 2, published March-April 1996, is a bi-monthly publication by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc. The issue is priced at $5.00 and features a cover headline about a CUFORN member taking four photos of a UFO. The magazine's motto is "Crescit scientia vitubexcolatur (where knowledge increases, life is ennobled)."

Key Articles and Features

UFO Photographs by Michael Steward The cover story highlights four photographs of a UFO taken by CUFORN member Michael Steward on July 16, 1994, near Saintfield, Ontario. Steward used a Minolta XG-8 camera with a 75-100mm zoom lens. The original photos were taken with 1,000 speed film with a time exposure of 10-30 seconds, while new pictures were taken with 200 speed film using automatic exposure. Steward explains he was initially attempting to photograph a comet but captured the UFO instead, apologizing for any blurriness due to camera shake.

The Monster That's Stalking Puerto Rico This extensive article, a reprint from FATE Magazine, April 1996, by Scott Corrales, details the Chupacabras phenomenon in Puerto Rico. It describes a wave of animal mutilations, where animals are found bloodless with single perforations. The article recounts sightings of humanoid creatures with orange-yellow eyes and discusses specific incidents, including a police officer's encounter and Jaime Torres' sighting of a chameleon-like creature.

It also covers a "Creole Bigfoot" phenomenon from the mid-1970s, describing hairy monsters that destroyed plantain and banana trees. Another incident involves a monstrous winged creature attacking a sugarcane cutter. The article details the discovery of dead goats and young, completely drained of blood, with puncture marks. A case in Naranjito describes a being resembling a three-year-old boy with a large head and eyes. The article also mentions gigantic birds and a creature encountered by María de Gómez in Rexville, described as an ashen-grey being weighing 75 pounds.

Letter to the Editor: Communication Through Dreams A TV journalist, writing under the pseudonym Leeanne M., shares her positive and spiritual experiences with 'visitors' that have occurred in dreams since 1988. She describes these experiences as dreamlike but real, including receiving an injection on a spaceship that made her feel better. She emphasizes the loving and compassionate nature of these encounters and her ability to communicate telepathically. She seeks literature on communication with 'visitors' through dreams and wishes to remain confidential due to her profession.

Book Review: Secret Vows, Our Lives with Extraterrestrials Lawrence J. Fenwick reviews "Secret Vows, Our Lives with Extraterrestrials" by Denise Rieb Twiggs and Bert Twiggs. The book recounts the authors' lifetime of contact and interaction with extraterrestrials from the constellation of Andromeda. It details their experiences, including regressive hypnosis sessions with a psychic. A unique aspect highlighted is the claim that the couple and the 'Androme' couple became joint parents to many children over the years, suggesting a concept of interbreeding.

Editor Comments Lawrence J. Fenwick, the editor, addresses the issue of incorrect CUFORN addresses appearing in new UFO books. He notes that with one exception, the addresses are outdated, preventing people from contacting the organization. He mentions that this has occurred in books that are primarily lists of UFO organizations and that he has informed some authors. He also highlights contributions from members, including Wayne St. John, who composed 16 songs for a projected musical stage play with a UFO theme, and Lila Pettit, who made a generous donation to CUFORN's Computer Fund.

UFO Service and National UFO Museum The bulletin includes information on a "UFO Service" offering an enlarged listing of 162 sources of worldwide UFO information. It also promotes the National UFO Museum, inviting individuals to send $2.00 for an informational package and catalog, and encouraging them to share their views and UFO close encounter reports.

Special Offers Several special offers are listed, including rare, out-of-print issues of "The UFO Pulse Analyzer" for $6.00 each and a complete index for "Situation Red-The UFO Siege" by Leonard Stringfield for $8.00 (Canada) or $10.00 (other countries).

CUFORN Staff and Consultants A list of CUFORN staff members, including President Joseph Muskat, Secretary-Treasurer Lawrence J. Fenwick, and Editor Lawrence J. Fenwick, is provided. A list of consultants with various scientific and academic backgrounds is also included.

UFO Trivia A "UFO Trivia - A Musical Question" is posed, asking for the name of a song sung by Helen Wand with the Benny Goodman Orchestra in 1936 that included the lyrics "I'd sit beside a saucer." The answer is to be found in the next issue.

Phil Cousineau's Order Form An order form for Phil Cousineau's books, films, and audios is included, featuring titles such as "UFOs: A Manual for the Millennium" and "The Hero's Journey." The form also includes an informal survey about interest in mythological tours.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently focuses on UFO sightings, encounters, and related phenomena, providing a platform for member reports and discussions. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, encouraging contributions and sharing of information. There is a clear emphasis on accuracy in reporting, as seen in the editor's comments about correct organizational addresses. The publication also seems to foster a sense of community among UFO enthusiasts, evidenced by member contributions and special offers.

Title: CUFORN Bulletin
Issue: March-April 1996
Date: 1996-03
Publisher: CUFORN
Country: USA
Language: English
Cover Headline: The Monster that's Stalking Puerto Rico

Article: The Monster that's Stalking Puerto Rico

This article explores the phenomenon of the Chupacabras in Puerto Rico, a creature linked to numerous animal deaths and unsettling encounters. The author notes a recurring theme connecting supposed alien activity in Puerto Rico with environmental and ecological issues, suggesting a human disregard for the planet.

One account details a woman who experienced diminished eyesight after an encounter, and her observation of 'greys' running towards a contaminated pond on her property. This case is presented as an example of how environmental degradation might be intertwined with alien phenomena.

The article then shifts focus to the town of Gurabo, a location previously known for the 'fanged mystery bird' of 1989. Here, the Chupacabras had also been sighted, leading to losses for residents, including Jesus Sanchez.

Sanchez recounts a harrowing hand-to-hand combat experience with the creature. He describes how the predator killed his rabbits, leaving distinctive puncture marks. Fearing its return, Sanchez set a watch and encountered the Chupacabras at 4:00 AM. He blinded the creature with a light bulb, causing it to retreat behind a tree. When the light was turned off, Sanchez managed to strike the creature twice with a machete, describing the sound as 'like a hit on a drum'. Despite the trauma, Sanchez expressed a guarded hope for another encounter, vowing to capture it. He also defied a warning from the Department of Natural Resources, which threatened prosecution if he killed a protected creature, arguing that a creature said not to exist cannot be protected.

The author reflects on leaving Puerto Rico with more information but no closer to solving the mystery. The Chupacabras is seen as part of a larger pattern of phenomena surrounding El Yunque and other UFO manifestations on the island. Speculation arises about genetic experiments, with the author questioning whether the creature's ability to breathe Earth's atmosphere and move freely suggests a terrestrial origin or a paranormal one.

The article is excerpted from "The Chupacabras Diaries: An Unofficial Chronicle of Puerto Rico's Paranormal Predator" by Scott Corrales, a UFO researcher.

Article: Alleged Alien Implants

This section, attributed to Derrel W. Sims, Chief of Investigations for the Abduction Section of the Houston UFO Network, details alleged alien implants. The report, copyrighted in 1995 by Sabre Enterprises, provides descriptions of various objects and their suspected locations within the human body.

Several types of implants are described:

• Bright Silver Color: Found in the nose, knee, and abdomen. These are described as flexible.
• Dull Grey (pitted) Color: With 4 'culla' (flexible), previously located in the testicle.
• Bright Silver Color: With multiple 'culla' (flexible), previously located in the septum.
• Flesh Colored Plastic (flexible): Previously located in the septum.
• Grey Colored Red: Previously located in the septum.
• Flesh Colored "Egg": Previously located in the eye.
• Dull Aluminum Color: Described as whiter, with a 'culla' at the base and a sharp needle-like point on top. This object was reportedly bloody, contained skin cells, had a spongy center, and had hollow top and bottom holes.

A 'Biological implant' is also mentioned, described as a more solid mass, with 'Brain Nerve Cells' being an area of concern. Previous suspected areas for these implants include the entire body.

Readers are encouraged to mail any discovered objects of similar construction to Derrel W. Sims at Saber Enterprises for independent investigation and study.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CUFORN Bulletin consistently explores paranormal phenomena, with this issue focusing on the Chupacabras and alleged alien implants. There's a clear interest in connecting these events to broader UFOlogy and potential government or extraterrestrial experimentation. The publication appears to support independent research and the collection of evidence, as seen in the call for readers to submit alleged implants. The editorial stance leans towards investigating unexplained phenomena with a critical yet open mind, often linking them to environmental concerns or potential genetic manipulation.