NEW HAMPSHIRE MUFON NEWSLETTER

Magazine Overview

This document is the March 1997 issue, number 25, of the New Hampshire MUFON Newsletter, published by NH MUFON. It covers various activities of the organization, UFO sighting reports, and information on celestial events.

Director's Message

Peter R. Geremia, the Director, begins by expressing gratitude for the success of the UFO conference held the previous September, attributing it to the dedicated volunteer staff. He specifically thanks Wayne Belanger for the refreshment area, Pat Buxton for assistance at registration, Kathy Ficek for her work at the MUFON table and sales, Walter Friesendorf for his role as Master of Ceremonies, Fran Geremia for her outstanding graphics and registration detail, Steve Hassan for his masterful audio-visual work and new introduction video, Bob Heslop for his multi-hat contributions including lighting and coordination, Jack Howell for his excellent photography, Gina Kennedy for helping with early registration, and Ruth Michaud for her excellent video tapes, even noting her risk-taking for a better camera angle. Bill Zechel is also thanked for his consistent help. Geremia highlights positive feedback from speakers about the informed audience, suggesting the continuing education process and outreach efforts are working. An anonymous member is thanked for her significant help in arranging book signings for Travis Walton and Mike Rodgers, which saved on airfare.

News around the Network

Mr. George A. Filer III has taken over as the new Eastern Regional Director, succeeding Mr. David Webb. Two positions on the National Board of Directors were filled by individuals from New Hampshire: Carolyn S. McNellis as Director of Fund Raising and Kathleen F. Marden as National Director of Field Investigator Training. Kathleen Marden also serves as Section Director for Rockingham County. The Director, Peter R. Geremia, will present a free UFO lecture at the Rochester Public Library on March 12th. Sandra Black, Coos County Section Director, has scheduled free MUFON lectures for July 26th & 27th. Other section directors are encouraged to contact Geremia to schedule lectures in their areas. The newsletter also mentions news from Circles Phenomenon Research International, with Colin Andrews continuing his research into the authenticity of a crop circle forming video. The outcome of this research is pending.

Hale-Bopp Buddy, Fact or Fiction

This section discusses the hype surrounding Comet Hale-Bopp, questioning whether it's a genuine celestial event or something else. It notes that Hale and Bopp discovered the comet in July 1995, and it was discovered to be very large. The 'Hale-Bopp Buddy' was discovered in November 1996. The article suggests that during March-April of that year, people would find out if the 'Buddy' was real and what its intentions were, with a humorous note about securing one's home. The comet is expected to pass at a distance of 122 Million Miles. Internet resources for Hale-Bopp information are provided, including links to Russell Sipe, Orville Parrinello, and Chuck Shramek. Sky and Telescope magazine's Sky line is also recommended for updates. A cartoon about Hale-Bopp, created by Pete and designed by Fran, is mentioned.

Case Log

This section details several UFO sighting reports:

• January 13, 1996: In East Hereford, Quebec, Canada, a man and his wife observed a large round object, about ten times the size of the moon, with multi-colored lights, hovering.
• March 10 & 11, 1996: In East Hereford, Quebec, Canada, a woman reported a bright red light, the size of a car headlight, pulsating for thirty minutes. The following night, a similar sighting occurred with a white, larger light.
• March 18, 1996: In Canaan, Vermont and Stewartstown, New Hampshire, several men noticed an object hovering over the New Hampshire border with white and flashing yellow lights. The object was described as about two and a half feet long and one foot high, and remained stationary for 7-9 minutes before disappearing.
• August 1986: In Pittsburg, New Hampshire, overlooking the First Connecticut lake, three people observed a large object moving toward them over the lake, projecting two white beams of light. The object settled into a cove and was seen through binoculars as an elongated craft lit by a dull red light.
• October 5, 1996: West of Lunenburg, VT, a man and his wife saw bright white lights hovering and pulsating, estimated to be about a mile away. The sighting lasted ten minutes.
• July 26, 1996: Lancaster, New Hampshire, a man saw a craft hovering in the brush near a parked truck, with green lights and a brilliant white light on top. On-site investigation revealed no marks.
• December 9, 1996: Pittsburg and Clarksville, New Hampshire, a man and his wife observed a large oblong object with pulsating white round lights hovering.
• January 22, 1997: Columbia, New Hampshire, a witness saw a craft with six yellow windows come from Vermont and pass in front of her car before hovering and heading northeast. No sound was heard.
• January 23, 1997: Dixville, two men observed a football-shaped object standing vertical with a bright white light on top, hovering in one place despite wind gusts. It was described as baseball size at arms length.

New Members

The newsletter welcomes new members and those who have renewed their membership, listing names such as Raymond Baglin, Barbara Edmond, Ruth Furbush, and many others.

Available from CPR - USA

This section lists items available for purchase from CPR - USA, including UFO videos, a crop circle audio tape, a catalog of crop circle photos, Julia Set slides, and 'Solar powered T-Shirts'.

Web Page Info

Fran is in the process of updating the NH MUFON web page, describing its planned blue background with white, blue, and red type. She notes that it takes time to maintain and for Pete to answer emails. A link to speaker information and a registration form for non-members will be included.

NH Mufon Presents the 7th Annual UFO Conference

The 7th Annual UFO Conference is scheduled for September 14, 1997. A 'Meet the Speaker Reception' will be held the evening before, September 13, 1997, from 8-10 pm.

Contact Information

Contact details for NH MUFON are provided, including a PO Box address in Rye, NH, an email address ([email protected]), and a web page address (http//www.nhultranet.com/~nhmufon). The newsletter editor is Peter Geremia, and Design & Layout Production is by Fran Geremia. The copyright is ©1997 Geremia Graphics.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes MUFON's activities, encourages volunteer participation, and shares UFO sighting reports. There is a clear interest in documenting and investigating UFO phenomena. The publication also engages with broader topics like the Hale-Bopp comet and crop circles, indicating a wide scope of interest within the UFO community. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and information sharing, with a strong emphasis on community involvement and local chapter activities.