MUFON of Ohio Newsletter - 2004 05

Magazine Overview

This document is the May 2004 issue of the Mutual UFO Network of Ohio Newsletter, identified as "The Ohio UFO Notebooks - Numbers 26 & 27." It aims to fulfill membership promises for the 2003/2004 period, providing newsletters and Ohio UFO Notebooks (OUFONs). The organization experienced issues with its Secretary position, leading to a delay in newsletter preparation and a current search for a new Secretary/Treasurer.

Organizational Updates

The newsletter announces a search for a Volunteer Secretary/Treasurer for the MUFON of Ohio Executive Council. This role is crucial for maintaining the membership list, managing the organization's bank account, recording income and expenses, and overseeing the distribution of OUFONs and membership renewals. The duties may be split if two qualified individuals are found. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the organization at Number 139, 829 Bethel Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214.

The organization also expresses a need for continued support and participation from its members to remain functional and encourages them to express interest in maintaining their membership for the 2004/2005 year.

Yellowstone Super Volcano Threat

Dr. Bruce Cornet and other volcanologists are issuing warnings about a potential eruption of the super volcano in Yellowstone. The ground in parts of the park has risen significantly, with some areas now closed to tourists. The park is reportedly on a 600,000-year eruption cycle, and the last eruption occurred 640,000 years ago, suggesting the next one is overdue. The potential eruption is estimated to be 2,500 times the size of the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption. Signs of impending activity include dead fish in streams, a closed lake, a strong sulfur smell, animals migrating out of the area, new geysers, and mud pots. Ground temperatures are frequently reaching 200 degrees, and earthquakes are occurring regularly. A link to further information is provided: http://www.solcomhouse.com/yellowstone.htm.

Ohio Flying Triangle Sighting

Kenny Young reported a sighting via the Cincinnati UFO Hotline on September 13, 2003, around midnight. Mandy, a 21-year-old, along with her mother, sister, and a friend, observed a large object off Route 32 in Seaman, Adams County, Ohio. The object displayed a triangular formation of lights that flashed in sequence and alternated colors from pinkish-red, blue, white, to yellow. The lights were on the outer edges of the triangle, which faced downward. The flashing effect was described as different from twinkling stars, and the colors changed in unison. The object hovered above Belfast for nearly an hour at an elevation less than 45 degrees above the horizon. Mandy's mother, initially skeptical, felt the object was unusual enough to warrant reporting. Coyotes were heard howling loudly during and the evening prior to the sighting. Thanks are extended to Kenny Young of UFO RESEARCH for the report.

Strangely Lighted Field

Reported by Donnie Blessing, MUFON State Section Director for Ohio, this incident occurred on Sunday morning, December 02, 2003, at 06:40 am. A 72-year-old man, while deer hunting east of Columbus, Ohio, witnessed a 20-acre field light up as if it were daylight. He observed two other lights, described as orbs the size of baseballs, roaming the field about three feet from the ground. These orbs were not identified as quad runners. The main light had a pinkish tone. The landowner, a friend of the witness, was queried by a sheriff deputy and confirmed he had not illuminated the field. The witness checked the field for footprints or tire tracks but found none. The event lasted approximately 10 minutes, after which the orbs moved out of view and the main light shut off. The farmer was not frightened at the time but wished he had looked up to see the source of the main light.

2004/2005 Membership Interest

The newsletter solicits interest from members for continuing their membership in the 2004/2005 year. It states that meetings, newsletters, and the OUFON will be part of this membership. Members are urged to stay involved and take an active interest in the organization. A form is included for those wishing to maintain their membership.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings in Ohio, potential natural disasters (Yellowstone volcano), and the internal functioning and membership of the MUFON of Ohio organization. The editorial stance appears to be one of active investigation into UFO phenomena, dissemination of information regarding significant events (both anomalous and natural), and a strong emphasis on maintaining the organization's operational capacity through member support and volunteer recruitment.