MUFON Missouri newsletter - 2011 03

Magazine Overview

Title: Missouri MUFON News
Issue: Volume I Issue 3
Date: March, 2011
Publisher: Missouri MUFON (Mutual UFO Network)
Focus: Scientific investigation of UFOs, serving as a monthly newsletter for Missouri MUFON members.

Missouri News

This section, written by Debbie Ziegelmeyer, highlights an increase in UFO sightings in Missouri during the early months of 2011, despite adverse weather conditions. Seven reports were filed in January and nine in February, with multi-craft sightings noted in Calhoun, Moscow Mills, Raytown, Bolivar, St. Joseph, Holts Summit, and St. Clair. Several of these cases are ongoing. The February meeting included discussions on the unexplained deaths of birds and fish in the Midwest. A March meeting was scheduled to feature a PowerPoint presentation by Ziegelmeyer on the 2010 UFO sightings in Missouri, a repeat of a presentation given earlier due to ice storms. The newsletter also promotes upcoming opportunities to view the International Space Station (ISS) and shuttle sightings starting March 6th, directing readers to NASA and Heaven's Above websites. A UFO Paranormal Group meeting in Warson Woods on March 13th featured Margie Kay as the guest speaker. The St. Louis area MUFON meeting details are also provided, noting it occurs on the third Wednesday of each month at Culpepper's Restaurant.

Witness Reports 1965 Sighting

This article, also by Debbie Ziegelmeyer, details a sighting that occurred in 1965 when the witness was 12 years old. The event was witnessed by 8 to 9 children aged 12-18. The object, initially sphere-shaped and then elliptical, measured approximately 30 feet in diameter and was red in color. It moved very fast, disappearing and then reappearing closer, changing shape again. The witnesses described it moving at high speed over them before disappearing. The article notes that the witnesses still recall the event clearly and mentions that a drawing will be provided.

Dennis Balthaser Keynote for MO MUFON Meeting

This section announces that Dennis Balthaser, a renowned UFO researcher and lecturer, will be the keynote speaker at the Missouri MUFON annual meeting in August 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. Balthaser has a background in Civil Engineering and served in the U.S. Army. He has volunteered at the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell and served as IUFOMRC Operations Manager. He is a Certified Mutual UFO Network Field Investigator and has interests in Roswell, Area 51, Underground Bases, and the Pyramids of Giza.

Missouri MUFON Contact Information

This section provides contact details for various Missouri MUFON officials, including the State Director (Debbie Ziegelmeyer), Assistant State Director (Margie Kay), Kansas City Section Director (Richard Hayde), Columbia Section Director (Barb Becker), and St. Charles Section Director (Bruce Widamen). It also includes a call for content submissions for the newsletter.

KC MUFON UFO Library

This part of the newsletter introduces the KC MUFON UFO Library, managed by Librarian Steve Winans. Members can access over 113 books and DVDs for free by visiting a provided website and contacting Steve Winans to arrange check-outs and returns at monthly meetings.

2011 Calendar of Events

This detailed calendar lists numerous upcoming UFO and paranormal events throughout Missouri and surrounding areas in 2011:

• March 14: Kansas City MUFON meeting with Margie Kay speaking on 'Paranormal and UFOs in the Heartland'.
• March 16: St. Louis MUFON meeting.
• March 18-20: OZUFO Conference in Lawrence, KS, featuring Jesse Marcel, JR. and Stanton Friedman.
• March 22: KC ET Experiencers Group meeting.
• April 8-10: Ozark UFO Conference in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
• April 11: Kansas City MUFON meeting with author Greg Little lecturing on 'Mound Builders'.
• April 20: St. Louis MUFON meeting.
• May 9: Kansas City MUFON meeting with Bill Hamilton presenting on 'The Reptoids'.
• May 18: St. Louis MUFON meeting.
• June 17-18: UFO Revival in Patterson, Missouri, commemorating the 1973 UFO Flap, with speakers Debbie Ziegelmeyer and Margie Kay.
• July 1-3, 2011: ROSWELL UFO Festival in Roswell, New Mexico, featuring Guy Malone, Dennis Balthaser, Ken Storch, and Donald Burleson.
• July 29-31: International MUFON Symposium in Irvine, CA.
• August 27, 2011: Annual Missouri MUFON Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, with Dennis Balthaser as the keynote speaker.

The section also provides contact information for submitting event details.

UFOs Reported in Missouri in February

This section presents unedited initial reports made to www.mufon.com from Missouri witnesses:

• Case #27657: A witness reported an encounter with a grey being who levitated them and performed a procedure involving pressure between the eyes and nose, which seemed to trigger the return of memories. The witness's wife also experienced a related event.
• Case #27791: A witness described a large, cigar-shaped object, compared to a jet fuselage, seen at a low altitude and close distance. It was silver, noiseless, and moved in a straight line.
• Case #27881: A bow hunter in Agency, Missouri, reported seeing a large, thin, dull grey object with white globe lights on its underside approaching a corn silo. The object appeared to be the size of a half dollar at arm's length initially but grew much larger.

UFOs Reported in Missouri in February, Continued

This continuation details the sighting from Case #27881:

The witness observed the object moving horizontally, initially appearing like a military plane. After some time, it became larger and closer, appearing above a silo. The object then moved in a northwesterly direction at a slow speed, described as similar to a slow-moving helicopter. It eventually moved to the tree line, appearing as a thick, long line. The object then moved directly in front of the witness, revealing its underside, which was a perfect long triangle shape covered in evenly spaced dull white globe lights. It then floated slowly south and west, disappearing behind the trees. The witness emphasizes the uniqueness and awe-inspiring nature of the sighting.

UFO REVIVAL Event

This section advertises the 'UFO REVIVAL' event commemorating the 1973 UFO Flap, scheduled for June 17-18, 2011, at the Patterson Community Center in Patterson, Missouri. The event includes guest speakers, comedy dramatization, UFO book sales, memorabilia, photo exhibits, a NASA exhibit, robotics demonstration, astronomy club activity, storytelling, a UFO sculpture exhibit by area school children, and MCs. The Cultural Arts Alliance, Wayne Ozark Region, Inc. is organizing the event. A book titled 'EARTHPROBE' by Hayden C. Hewes is also featured, detailing the 'Piedmont Unexplained' event.

UFO Headquarters: Wayne County, MO

This section provides details for the UFO Headquarters at Wayne County, MO, with event hours on Friday and Saturday. It outlines activities such as a UFO Sculpture Contest for Area Schools, Guest Speakers, Celebrity Speakers & Storytellers, Exhibits/Demonstrations/New Age Music, and Vendors. Participation and entry forms are available via email. A suggested donation of $1.00 per adult and $0.50 per child is requested for attendance, emphasizing that it is an educational event, not commercially sponsored.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Missouri MUFON News revolve around the reporting and investigation of UFO sightings, with a particular focus on recent events in Missouri. The newsletter actively promotes upcoming MUFON meetings and UFO-related conferences and festivals, encouraging member participation and engagement. There is a strong emphasis on witness testimony and the scientific investigation of these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and information sharing within the UFO research community, providing a platform for members to connect, learn, and share their experiences and knowledge. The inclusion of historical sightings (1965) alongside contemporary reports and future events suggests a commitment to a broad scope of UFO research.