CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 18 No 04 and 05 - 1997 - Jul-Oct

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: VOL. 19, NOS. 4 & 5 (Special Double Issue)
Date: July/August & September/October, 1997
Publisher: Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc.
Country: Canada
Price: $5.00

This issue marks the 20th anniversary of CUFORN and is presented as a "Special Double Issue" including ten pages from the Internet. The cover prominently features an image of a "manufactured extraterrestrial fragment" that was allegedly confirmed by spectroscopic analysis. The main headline is "Crescat scientia vita excolatur," Latin for "where knowledge increases, life is ennobled."

CNINews - The Artifact: Is this Extraterrestrial Material?

This multi-page article details the scientific investigation into a piece of alleged extraterrestrial material recovered from the 1947 Roswell crash. The event, presented at the Roswell UFO Encounter 97 festival on July 4, 1997, featured Dr. Russell VernonClark, a chemist from the University of California at San Diego, as the main speaker. He presented findings from laboratory tests that suggested the material was not of terrestrial origin and was manufactured.

Investigating the Artifact

• The investigation involved several stages and tests, including:
• Criteria: For material to be considered extraterrestrial, its elemental composition must be non-terrestrial, it must have a uniform structure, and it must be proven to be manufactured, not naturally formed (i.e., not a meteorite).
• The Artifact: Described as approximately 1-1/2 inches across and 5/8 inches thick, with a curved frontal surface showing discoloration from indigo to dark green due to extreme heat.
• The Testing: Primarily ICP/MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectroscopy) and SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy).
• The Data: Analysis focused on isotopes of Nickel, Zinc, Silver, Silicon, and Germanium.
• Conclusions: The material was concluded to be manufactured and extraterrestrial in origin.

Commentary from Derrel Sims

Derrel Sims, a hypnotherapist who acquired the alleged object, stated that the material was obtained in August 1995 from an individual claiming it was debris from the 1947 Roswell crash. After an extensive investigation, the source was deemed credible. Preliminary metallurgy tests indicated the debris was unique. The material was then fragmented and distributed to laboratories for testing. Sims emphasized that this was the first time the Roswell debris had been publicly presented.

Dr. Russell VernonClark's Findings

• Dr. VernonClark explained the scientific basis for his conclusions. He detailed how ICP/MS and SIMS work, involving the analysis of isotopic compositions. He highlighted significant variations in the isotopic ratios of several elements:
• Nickel: Terrestrial nickel has a ratio of approximately 23:1 for isotopes 60 and 61. The artifact showed a ratio of 5:1, a four-fold decrease.
• Zinc: Terrestrial zinc has a ratio of about 7:4 for isotopes 64 and 66. The artifact showed a reversed ratio of 4:9.
• Silver: Terrestrial silver isotopes (107 and 109) are found in a 1:1 ratio. The artifact's ratio was 1:2.
• Silicon: While Earth's silicon is 92% silicon-28, the artifact contained only 26% silicon-28. Silicon-29 and -30 were greatly enhanced, more than 10 times their natural terrestrial abundance.
• Germanium: The analysis also showed variations in germanium isotopes.

VernonClark concluded that the combined history of the debris and the scientific evidence led to the conclusion that something of extraterrestrial origin was present in the desert outside Roswell in July 1947.

Other Articles and News

• CNI News on the Internet: The artifact article is presented as being from CNI News on the Internet.
• WW2 Veteran Report: A World War II veteran reported two CE1 (Close Encounter of the First Kind) sightings, one of which was videotaped.
• Toronto Sightings: NL (Nocturnal Light) and CE2 (Close Encounter of the Second Kind) sightings were reported by members and friends in Toronto, with NL also being videotaped.
• Editor's Personal Experience: The editor and his wife reported their pet cat being mutilated in their apartment, followed by the editor's wife being injured by an "unseen entity" after they moved. This incident prompted their move.
• CUFORN Headquarters Move: CUFORN's headquarters has moved to Mississauga, Ontario.
• Postal Strike Delay: A national postal strike caused delays in mailing the Bulletin.
• New Telephone Number: A new telephone number for CUFORN is provided.
• 1992 Sighting: A sighting from New Brunswick, Canada, in 1992 is mentioned.
• Obituary: Dr. Eric Walker of MJ-12 passed away.

Special Offers and Services

• Rare, Out-of-Print Special: Copies of "The UFO Pulse Analyzer" from April and June 1977 are available for $6.00 each.
• UFO Index: A 46-page index for "Situation Red-The UFO Siege" by Leonard Stringfield is available for $8.00 (Canada) or $10.00 (international).
• UFO Service: An enlarged listing of 162 worldwide UFO information sources is available for $5.00 from George D. Fawcett.
• National UFO Museum: The museum is conducting a research project on UFO sightings and contacts and requests information from the public.
• UFO Audio Cassettes: 105 cassettes are available for $6.00 each from Larry Fenwick.

CUFORN Staff and Consultants

The issue lists the CUFORN staff, including President Joseph Muskat, Secretary/Treasurer Lawrence J. Fenwick, and Media Reporter Larry Chew. It also provides an extensive list of consultants in various scientific and technical fields, such as Nuclear Physics, Physics, Astronomy, Computer Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Sociology, Engineering Technology, Electronics, Aeronautics, Linguistics, Regressive Hypnosis, and Psychology. Lawrence J. Fenwick is listed as the Editor and Raymond Borg as D.T.P. (Desktop Publishing).

Editorial Stance and Publication Information

The CUFORN Bulletin is published bi-monthly by the Canadian UFO Research Network, Inc. The opinions expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the Editor/Publisher or CUFORN. Submissions are subject to editing. Reprinting requires permission and credit. Membership/Subscription rates are $30.00 per year in Canada and $33.00 foreign (in Canadian funds). Back issues are available for $5.00 each.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the scientific investigation of alleged extraterrestrial evidence, specifically the Roswell artifact. The publication maintains a stance of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting scientific data and reports from members and external sources. The inclusion of personal experiences, such as the editor's, alongside detailed scientific analysis, suggests a commitment to exploring various facets of the UFO mystery. The emphasis on rigorous testing and the presentation of isotopic data underscores a desire to approach the subject with scientific credibility.

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, dated July-October 1997, Volume 18, Number 4 & 5, focuses on UFO sightings and the analysis of a mysterious material. The publication is from CUFORN, likely a Canadian organization given the content.

Material Analysis

The bulletin presents findings from tests conducted on a material, likely by a private laboratory in Texas using Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP/OES). The tests determined that the material was most likely manufactured and not naturally occurring. ICP/OES is described as a method for determining elemental composition by spraying a sample into an argon plasma, exciting atomic ions, which then emit electromagnetic radiation specific to each element. The instrument, however, cannot differentiate between isotopes.

The analysis revealed that the material was greater than 99% silicon. A significant finding was the variation in Germanium isotopes. While natural, terrestrial Germanium has only 27% abundance of the mass 72 isotope, the tested sample showed this isotope dominating at 94%. The bulletin notes that Germanium 75 is radioactive with a very short half-life, and its presence in the sample is therefore anomalous, possibly due to an error in testing or a decay product of another unstable isotope.

Based on these findings, the conclusion is that the material is both manufactured and extraterrestrial in origin. The report emphasizes the precision of these laboratory tests, comparing them to weighing the nucleus of an atom, and stating they have far less error than even sophisticated DNA testing.

UFO Sightings Reports

Thunder Bay, Ontario

An article by Gail Cohen from The Chronicle-Journal reports on UFO sightings in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Mutual UFO Network's local chapter is urging people who have seen strange phenomena to get in touch. Residents have reported seeing changing black shapes and colored lights. Salvation Army Capt. George Paterson reported a sighting over the harbor with his daughter, describing it as a "definitely there" object that left quickly. Ivan Sherlock, director of the Thunder Bay chapter, stated that every story is valuable and more credible with witnesses. The group collects data using a standard questionnaire and maintains a database in Texas. Sherlock can be contacted for those interested in reporting sightings.

Surrey, British Columbia and Germany

Lawrence J. Fenwick and Kevin Gariepy report on two UFO sightings. One involved Mr. B.R., a taxidermist and German military veteran, who reported seeing a UFO in Germany in 1942 with his father, uncle, and a friend. He described an "orange star" that grew to half the size of the Moon, was the color of a dark orange fireball, and disappeared quickly.

Mr. B.R. also reported a more recent sighting in Surrey, British Columbia, on March 14, 1997. He described the UFO as "metallic, silvery white, round to oval," smaller than a dime held at arm's length, and hovering at an estimated altitude of 1,200 to 1,500 meters. He observed it from 10:50 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in a clear, blue sky. The object was orange underneath.

Scenes from a videotape made by Mr. B.R. of a CE1 (Close Encounter of the First Kind) in Surrey on March 14, 1997, are presented. The report notes that the city of Surrey is in southern British Columbia, on the Pacific Ocean side of Canada.

Toronto Sightings

CUFORN member Rob DeLuca and his friend, "Richard Zalinink," reported seeing a "bright, white light" in the sky over Toronto at 2:15 a.m. on June 22, 1995. They described the light as "zigzagging, with its edges being sharp" and watched it for 30 seconds. The light was silent and moved westward. The location was near Eglinton Avenue West and Caledonia Road.

"I Thought That This Event Was Judgement Day"

This section details an encounter by "Richard Zalinink" (RZ) and "Bill Xavierin" (BX), teenage friends, with six UFOs on the night of April 10, 1997, in York, Metro Toronto. RZ described his reaction as "Judgement Day." The sighting lasted from 10 p.m. to 11:40 p.m. They observed huge triangle shapes with red lights on top, dark gray on the sides, and blood-red lights. The lights were sharp-edged. One UFO came very close, described as "part of the spacecraft" and a "blinding" white light on its nose.

BX described the UFOs as moving at a good speed, disappearing, and then maneuvering. He noted that one object moved in a straight line, while others moved in curved lines. He also mentioned seeing a "cross pattern" formed by lights. The closest object was described as much bigger than a basketball, covering the entire sky. BX also recounted a previous sighting of a "face in the sky" coming from clouds.

BX stated that the UFOs were silent, and he did not hear any engine noise, unlike the military jets they heard later. He also mentioned a loud "crack" sound, which he initially attributed to RZ playing his keyboard, but later realized it was something else.

Ray Borg interviewed BX and RZ. RZ confirmed the details of the sighting, including the size and movement of the objects. He described one object as "huge" and covering the sky. He also noted that the white light on the craft was not dazzling but was the center of attraction. RZ confirmed using binoculars and that the objects were not low enough to be easily compared to house lights.

Larry Fenwick Continues Interview with B.X.

In this continuation of the interview, BX discusses his interest in UFOs, which began about three years prior. He has read books by Whitley Strieber and watches programs like "Hard Copy." He believes UFOs are from "somewhere else" and not from Earth. He admits to being scared during the event, especially when the craft came close. He also mentions a previous experience where he felt a "face" coming from a cloud.

BX describes seeing military jets after the UFOs, which he heard, unlike the silent UFOs. He notes that Toronto's only military air base, Downsview, had been abandoned. He also mentions seeing a "fluorescent green light" in the sky the previous year.

Ray Borg Interviews R.Z.

Ray Borg interviews RZ about his age (17), education (Grade 13), hearing (good), vision (perfect), and the location of the sighting (Eglinton-Caledonia Road, Toronto). RZ confirmed the weather conditions and the presence of reference points like a wooden pole. He described the objects' speed as varying, with some moving very fast and others slowly, and noted that some stopped and hovered. He struggled to estimate the size of the UFOs, describing one as "big" and hard to compare.

RZ could not recall seeing doors or seams on the objects and described the surface as hard to see details on due to the lights. He confirmed the lights were not dazzling. He did not recall the wind direction and confirmed using binoculars. He stated that he did not report the sighting to anyone other than family and friends, contradicting an earlier note.

RZ described the objects moving in a straight line and then making a "really fast move" upwards. He also mentioned that two military jets appeared shortly after the UFOs, and one was low enough to see letters on its bottom.

RZ's reaction to the event was that it was "unreal" and "so smooth." He believes the objects were UFOs. He noted that the sky was dark but filled with stars, and the only light was not working. He also mentioned seeing "red dots" in the sky before the jets appeared.

New CUFORN Telephone Number

A new CUFORN telephone number is provided: area code (905)678-8435.

Grays & Ghost Strike at Bulletin Editor's Wife and Cat

This personal account by Lawrence J. Fenwick describes an incident on April 20, 1997, involving his cat, Victor. Fenwick and his wife Betty noticed two tiny drops of blood on the carpet. Victor was silent and later found to have a 1/2" diameter hole through his jaw, with a serrated brownish-black area suggesting high heat. The apartment was sealed, and no human entry was possible. The cat was treated at an emergency veterinary clinic and later at Eglinton Veterinary Clinic, where he was given antibiotics and blood tests. The vets suggested Victor might have hurt himself on something sharp or had an abscessed tooth, which Fenwick found impossible.

Fenwick suspects "grays" mutilated Victor after putting them to sleep, possibly intending to clone him, referencing a similar abduction case. This incident, along with others on Marlee Ave., prompted them to move to Mississauga, Ontario. The move was complicated by a hired moving company with poor English and experience, resulting in a higher cost than expected. They also lost two bus tickets during the move. Their new apartment was described as cold and clammy with gray spiders.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently presents information related to UFO phenomena, material analysis, and alleged encounters with non-human entities. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and reporting on these subjects, inviting public awareness and debate. The inclusion of detailed witness testimonies, scientific analysis (even if preliminary), and personal accounts suggests a commitment to exploring the unexplained. The publication also seems to be a platform for sharing information within a community of interest, as evidenced by the provision of contact information and the continuation of interviews.

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: Vol. 18, No. 4 & 5
Date: JULY/OCTOBER 1997
Publisher: CUFORN
Country: Canada
Language: English

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin marks the publication's 20th anniversary and features a collection of personal accounts of unexplained phenomena, UFO reports, and historical notes related to UFO investigations.

Personal Accounts of Unexplained Events

Betty's Experiences

The issue begins with an account from Betty, who experienced a fall down the stairs. She reports feeling as if she was "flying through the air" and landing with her right leg bent under her. She suspected someone or something had pushed her, despite the apartment being locked. The fall resulted in a severely sprained ankle and a broken baby toe. She required casts and crutches, though the latter were difficult to use due to a partially fused lower spine. Ontario's Health plan did not cover the cost of the crutches.

Later, Betty reported that her crutches, placed firmly against the dining room wall, moved to the side and fell to the floor on their own while she was sitting at the table. On another occasion, while Victor the cat was eating in the kitchen, Betty heard him meow loudly. Upon investigation, Victor had vanished and was later found wedged behind the refrigerator in a place where a hot element was touching his fur. He had made no sound during the hour he was missing, despite Betty calling his name. Retrieving Victor aggravated Betty's back, causing her pain for several days.

The author questions whether these events are due to bad luck, a ghost, or "the grays," leaving the interpretation to the reader but expressing a personal belief that they are true.

The Swaying Light

Another account details an experience during a visit from Susan, her son, and Evelyn. While talking in the doorway between the dining room and kitchen, Susan and the author witnessed one of the two hanging ceiling light fixtures swaying back and forth for approximately seven seconds, nearly touching the ceiling. The other fixture, which was not turned on, remained still.

Further assistance was received on October 10 from CUFORN member Hugo Giorgio, his wife Julianna, their friend Martin, and a neighbor, for an unspecified move upstairs.

UFO Reports and Investigations

New Brunswick UFO Report Mentioned

A sighting of a sphere-shaped UFO, which occurred on June 29, 1982, in New Brunswick, Canada, at 9:30 p.m., is mentioned. This two-witness case was originally printed in the UFO News-clipping Service and was later published in Contact International's "The UFO Register", Vol. 17, for 1982 sightings.

MJ-12 Head Died in 1995

According to member Larry Chew, Dr. Eric Walker passed away on February 17, 1995. Larry Chew saw the obituary in The New York Times on February 19, 1995. Dr. Walker was the Past President of Penn State University. He is noted for overseeing the original Majestic-12 team of scientists and military officers who were assigned to investigate the Roswell UFO crash-retrieval in 1947.

Anniversary Greetings

The issue includes holiday greetings for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year, wishing "A Very Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukali, A Prosperous NEW YEAR To all our Members & Subscribers."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin focuses on personal testimonies of unexplained phenomena, suggesting a pattern of unusual occurrences affecting individuals. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into paranormal events and UFOs, encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond conventional explanations. The inclusion of the MJ-12 information and the New Brunswick UFO report indicates an interest in both contemporary and historical UFO investigations. The publication's 20th anniversary is highlighted, suggesting a long-standing commitment to exploring these subjects.