KPUFO Informacni bulletin - 2001 No 04

Magazine Overview

This document is the 4th issue of the "Newsletter KPUFO" from 2001, published by KPU (Czech UFO Association). It serves as an internal bulletin for members, covering organizational news, membership information, research calls, and reports on paranormal and UFO-related activities.

Organizational News and Membership

The newsletter begins by reminding members of the upcoming CD ROM release celebrating KPU's 10th anniversary, which was promised in a previous issue. Members who ordered it will receive it with their 2002 membership fee payment. The CD ROM costs 100 Kc. Orders should be sent in writing or via email.

KPU is also organizing a "World UFO Day" and has issued a declaration. Member feedback on this initiative is welcomed, and differing opinions are noted. The organization also reiterates its commitment to contact a Turkish company that proposed the idea.

Members are urged to pay their membership fees promptly to support KPU's work. They are also asked to donate surplus office supplies like A5 envelopes. For verification, members should provide their date of birth and membership number if known, and request their number if needed. A photo for the membership card is also requested if not already provided.

The membership fee for 2001 is 285 Kc, which includes the magazine ZAZ. This is considered a minimum, and higher contributions are welcome. For 2002, a minimal increase in the membership fee to 300 Kc is proposed, also including ZAZ. Members are invited to express their opinions on this proposal.

KPU positions itself as a serious research organization dedicated to its mission and reputation. Membership is described as a challenge and a commitment appreciated by all. The organization looks forward to continued cooperation.

The KPUFO 2000 work server has been operational since September 2001, running continuously from Monday 7:00 AM to Friday 3:30 PM. Access rights can be requested individually via email at [email protected].

To commemorate KPU's 10th anniversary, humorous stickers and other promotional items like glasses and t-shirts are being prepared and will be distributed with correspondence. Additional items can be produced based on member suggestions.

KPU is seeking help in processing and transcribing cases and materials from the club archive, with a focus on UFOs and anomalous psychotronic phenomena.

Members are requested to update their new email addresses and mobile phone numbers and to report any changes promptly, as this will help in investigating anomalous phenomena.

Branch and Website Updates

In recent months, new websites have been launched by KPU Pisek and KPU Blansko. KPU Rokycany and KPU Ceska Lipa are planning updates and additions to their sites. New branch websites for KPU Pelhrimov are also in preparation. The creators of these sites are thanked for their contributions, which feature mysteries and resolved questions from their respective regions.

Online Discussions and Projects

An online discussion about the nature and meaning of UFO abductions took place from February to May 2001. The discussion resulted in the intention to create specialized web pages to name, analyze information, opinions, and hypotheses related to this topic, especially for those whose lives have been significantly impacted by such experiences. This project stems from a previous initiative mentioned in the previous year's newsletter. The goal is to normalize relations with the 'Zare' project and foster cooperation in other areas. The newsletter also calls for collaboration between members of both organizations in different regions and asks for opinions on this matter.

Acknowledgements

Thanks are extended to everyone for sending press clippings, valuable information, and material assistance, with a promise to uphold the trust placed in them.

Skepticism and Special Cases

Information will be provided on the results of the European Skeptics Congress held in Prague.

In June 2001, an incident involving the poisoning of 38 people during a "meditation" led by Petr Chobot occurred. KPU's stance on Chobot was published in ZAZ 3/2001. Six people have joined the state prosecutor's lawsuit, and a petition was issued for his acquittal.

In August 2001, an expedition to Austria to visit megalithic monuments was undertaken but was unsuccessful due to bad weather.

Thanks are given for help in researching this year's crop circles and patterns in grain, which were noticeably fewer than in previous years. Information, especially maps and locations of pictograms, is still requested.

Research Queries and Local Cases

The newsletter presents several research questions related to local paranormal phenomena:

• Svitavy: In the 1920s, a poltergeist event was reportedly occurring in Police, at Hegrova street no. 166, where a priest named Riha lived. Information about this or contemporary records is sought.
• Nachod: From August 10, 1892, to 1895, Marian apparitions were reported in Suche Dole near Police nad Metuji. Information about contemporary records or a book published on this event is requested.
• Rychnov nad Kneznou: A mention was found regarding the case of "crop circles" near Zihle, involving bent trees. This led to a mention of the village Krivice (Rychnov nad Kneznou district), where pine trees are said to have bent tops because witches used to sit on them. The source cited is "Labyrint tajemna" by M. Stejskal. A request is made for anyone living nearby to investigate the site.
• Kolin: In Trech Dvorech, it is reported that there was a haunting in 1907. This is supposedly mentioned in the magazine "Cesky Lid" on page 90, but the reference has not yet been found. Assistance is requested.
• Tachov: In March 2001, a person named X reported an experience near a cemetery in Konstantinovy Lazne, where the Svamberk family of Svamberk is buried. Information about any anomalous events or details concerning this family is sought.
• Decin: In 2000, near an agro-symbol in Krasna Lipa, a boy reported finding an agro-symbol in 1999 that contained green slime. A photo of the boy is requested.

Other Investigations and Projects

• Kladno: In April 2001, a person reported strange occurrences in an old house near the ramparts in Slanem. Investigations are ongoing.
• Cheb: A proposal for the establishment of a center for ML (Mediumistic Laboratory?) and its surroundings has been submitted, along with a list of activities. Investigations are also underway regarding the "Executioner's Meadow" area, including reports of death marches, ringvals, and "Three Crosses."
• Ceske Budejovice: A comprehensive report about a UFO sighting in the Pelhrimov region on January 18, 1993, can be found in the South Bohemian List (SVK).
• Tabor: Help is sought in finding Karel Vítek from the Tabor airfield, who found a crop circle in 1994 (specifically, a circle in Zarici on August 12, 1994) and a case of abduction.
• Rokycany: Signs have appeared on plant leaves in Strasice. Information about similar cases, both domestic and foreign, or relevant literature is requested.

Templar Research Call

Members are asked to report any locations in their vicinity (castles, etc.) associated with the Templars (settlements, treasures, etc.). They are encouraged to review books and articles, and to send copies or transcriptions of legends and stories into electronic form. Each submission should include a precise source, author, publication title, year, and page number. Specific locations of interest include Bezdez, Blatna, Veveří u Brna, Budyne nad Ohri, Bystricka – Klenov, Cejkovice, Cervena Recice, Dacice, Dobris, Choustnikovo Hradiste, Jamolice - Templstejn, Janovice v Podjestedi, Klasterec nad Orlici, Klentnice, Kopidlno, Kunetice, Helfstyn Castle, Lodherov, Male Zernoseky, Mlada Boleslav, Olomucany, Plumlov, Saumburg Castle (Kromeriz), Potstejn, Praha – Cakovice, Racice (Vyskov), Ralsko, Sloup v Cechach, Stare Hrady (Jicin), Stramberk, Telc, Vamberk, Vanov, Vyskytna, Zvikov, and Zleby, as well as other locations.

UFO Section

Ivan Stribrny reportedly sent out several parts of his book on abductions between 1998 and 2000, with each part sent to a different person. Information about the remaining parts is sought.

Information is requested for the FFC Information Bulletin No. 4, 8, and subsequent issues.

Atlantida and Psychotronic Research

Information is requested about the legendary land of Prince Jan (Atlantis).

KPU is seeking someone to process materials obtained from the estate of dowser Oldrich Hradil. Hradil spent his life traveling through Moravia and Bohemia, documenting underground passages and archaeological artifacts. His materials contain data on approximately 250 villages where he psychotronically identified graves, underground passages, etc. The data is in the form of handwritten notes and needs to be processed into an MS Excel table format for further research and verification.

Magazine and Publication Updates

The 50th issue of KPU magazine ZAZ (4/2001) has been released. Members who have not received it and have not subscribed should inquire about their payment status. The publisher, Vcelka, thanks the magazine's staff for their recognition. The first issue of ZAZ was released on July 1, 1992, and 5-6 issues have been published annually since then.

A newly processed publication by P. Kalina, "Ty a tve oci" (You and Your Eyes), is available. It includes eye exercises, dietary advice, and information on eye diseases. The price is 39 Kc. Orders can be placed with KPU or the publisher Vcelka.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes KPU's role as a serious research organization, emphasizing the importance of membership and active participation. It highlights ongoing research into UFOs, paranormal phenomena, and historical mysteries, often soliciting information and assistance from its members. The publication also serves to inform members about organizational updates, events, and new resources. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, data collection, and a commitment to the investigation of unexplained phenomena, while also managing organizational affairs and member relations.