MUFON of Ohio Newsletter - 2009 11

Magazine Overview

This is the November 2009 issue of the MUFON of Ohio Newsletter, a publication from the Mutual UFO Network's Ohio chapter. The newsletter covers a range of UFO and paranormal topics, including speculative articles on potential alien contact, detailed reports of sightings, and discussions on UFO theories.

Main Article: Will First Contact Come in China?

Authored by Whitley Strieber, this article, reprinted with his permission, posits that China might be a more likely location for first alien contact than the United States. Strieber argues that the US is an unlikely candidate due to its military's history of violence towards UFOs and its unpredictable population. He also dismisses Belgium as a past experimental site due to an aggressive response from NATO fighters. China, however, is presented as a more suitable ground because its government has not reacted hostilely to recent UFO activity, its scientific culture is more open than in the West, and it possesses a neutral or open government, an unwilling/unable-to-react-violently population, and an arrogant-free scientific establishment. The article notes a Chinese observatory's report of an unknown object observed for 40 minutes during a July eclipse, which Strieber claims is the longest publicly admitted observation by professional astronomers. He suggests that if contact occurs in China, it could lead to a tremendous technological leap for the nation. Conversely, he warns that the US might try to convince China to respond militarily and use the media to make the Chinese look foolish.

Small UFO Flap in Ashland, Ohio?

This report, by Terry Hamilton, MUFON State Section Director, details multiple sightings on August 7, 2009, in Ashland, Ohio. The first witness and his wife observed a large orange fluttering light that initially appeared to be a hot air balloon but then moved erratically and ascended quickly into the clouds. Later that night, a neighbor reported seeing three groups of three lights in formation, some with cigar-shaped objects, which moved southeast. Additionally, two corrections officers and a prisoner witnessed lights that grew large then small before ascending rapidly. The author investigated and saw nothing himself.

Triangular Shaped Craft Seen Over Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio

Investigated by Connie McNichols, this case from April 8, 1997, involves a witness who, with her son, observed five orange/red lights in a vertical position. Later, she saw a huge triangular-shaped object, described as having a 'circuit board design' with 10-15 orange/red lights on the bottom. The craft was lead gray, made no sound, and moved slowly eastward at treetop level. The witness, an LPN, found MUFON to be a place where she wouldn't be considered 'crazy' for reporting her experience.

NASA Launches Rocket, Dozens Report Strange Lights

This Associated Press report from September 20, 2009, notes that NASA launched a Black Brant XII rocket in Virginia for an experiment to study noctilucent clouds. Around the time of the launch, dozens of people in the Northeast reported seeing strange lights, which may have been caused by the rocket's experiment.

UFO Sighted Over Lake Erie, September 7, 2009

Investigated by Connie McNichols, this sighting involved a witness, his girlfriend, and cousin observing a football-shaped object over Sandusky Bay. The object, described as gray and wavy, moved east to west, then changed into a horse shoe shape before returning to its original form. It climbed in altitude and disappeared behind clouds. The witness was convinced it was not a conventional aircraft or weather phenomenon.

John Carpenter Presents a Tribute to Leonard Stringfield

This section introduces a new 90-minute DVD by John Carpenter about Leonard Stringfield, a UFO researcher known for his work with military informants. Stringfield's research over 40 years is highlighted for its unique approach and the trust he garnered from individuals sharing 'forbidden' information about UFOs and extraterrestrial encounters.

Dancing Red Lights, Logan, Ohio (October/November, 1995)

This report, republished for new members, details sightings of multiple small, flashing red lights over a corn field near Logan, Ohio, witnessed by up to nine people, including deputy sheriffs. The lights were observed dancing for nearly five hours, hovering, moving erratically, and executing maneuvers not typical of aircraft. The FAA and Ohio National Guard reported no aircraft in the area. The main witnesses, 'Mark' and 'Cindy,' described the lights as star-sized, moving horizontally and vertically, and sometimes forming funnels below. One light briefly followed a southbound car.

An Alien Perspective of Us

A brief, satirical dialogue between two aliens discussing Earth's life forms and their satellite-based weapons, questioning if they are an 'emerging intelligence' and concluding they are not, as they aim weapons at themselves.

Then There Was a Clunk

Authored by Rev. Joseph A. Stets, this account from the fall of 1981 in Janesville, Wisconsin, describes an observer, Jim Oak, who experienced a shadow passing over his truck followed by a 'clunk.' He found his CB whip antenna inexplicably lying flat on the roof, and its strong magnet seemed to fail, requiring several attempts to reattach it. The event was described as strange, with no other unusual occurrences.

Mothman Type Entity Sighting – Stow, Ohio

Investigated by Scott Santa, this report describes a witness who, while driving at night, saw a 9-10' tall solid black entity standing on the side of the road. The entity had no discernible head or facial features and was observed for 5-10 seconds. The witness felt the entity was watching him and became extremely upset and scared. The witness's cell phone malfunctioned during and after the event. The drawing provided by the witness bore an uncanny resemblance to the original Mothman drawing from Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Bits & Pieces

This section includes brief news items: NASA's discovery of underground ice on Mars, and a newly updated guidebook on FOIA litigation.

UFO Sighting Sunday, September 20, 2009

This report by Sandra and Thomas M. Bowman describes a sighting on Ft. Amanda Rd. of an object with two large bright white lights connected by a black rod, possibly with a gray raised section. The object hovered and then disappeared quickly. The witnesses initially thought it was a commercial aircraft but noted its unusual hovering and lack of sound.

Mysterious Segmenting Snake-Like Creature Reported on Pennsylvania Roadway, September 19, 2009

Investigated by Stan Gordon, this incident involved a couple who witnessed a snake-like creature on a roadway that broke apart into approximately eight smaller, tubular creatures with four feet each. These creatures moved erratically, then formed a black circle before rejoining into a single snake-like form and disappearing into the grass. The event was described as surreal, like computer graphics.

Argentina: Woman Visited by 14 "Extraterrestrials"

This article, sourced from The Journal of Hispanic Ufology, details an event in Florencio Varela, Argentina, where a young woman named 'Karina' reported being visited by fourteen aliens. The aliens communicated telepathically, explaining that they visit in six-month rotations, that circles in fields are signals, and that many civilizations study Earth. Karina described the aliens as skinny with long necks, small heads, and black almond-shaped eyes. She felt no fear and communicated with them for 40 minutes.

Musings on the ETH Theory

By Jerry Clark of Project 1947, this essay discusses the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis (ETH). Clark argues for an open-minded approach to UFO evidence and criticizes the 'crypto-terrestrial hypothesis.' He posits that with the abundance of exoplanets, it's logical to consider that advanced civilizations might exist and travel the galaxy. He suggests that if UFOs are not ET vehicles, then astrobiologists' current indications of widespread intelligent life might be wrong.

Sparkling Object Seen Near Randolph, Ohio September 10, 2009

Investigated by Ronald Bracale, this report describes a witness observing a bright sparkling object in the northeast sky that appeared to be an egg or oval shape with flashing lights. The object remained stationary for over 45 minutes. The witness's son and his wife also observed the object, with the son noting a second, dimmer object in the distance.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this newsletter include the possibility of extraterrestrial contact and the nature of UFO phenomena. There is a consistent effort to document and investigate sightings, presenting them with a degree of credibility, often highlighting witness testimony and investigative details. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, encouraging research and discussion of various hypotheses, including the ETH, while maintaining a critical yet receptive approach to the evidence presented.

This issue of the MUFON of Ohio Newsletter, dated October 2009, Volume 12, Number 10, focuses on multiple witness sightings of structured UFOs, alien implants, and historical UFO cases. The publication is from MUFON of Ohio and is in English.

Articles and Reports

Alien Implants

This section, authored by Ron Bracale, MUFON Field Investigator, explores the potential functions of alien implants. It considers possibilities such as 'locators' (like radio transmitters), monitors of thoughts and emotions, or controllers. Bracale also proposes a fourth possibility: acupuncture, drawing parallels between the ancient art of energy channels (Chi) and the potential use of implants to trigger a new phase of psychic awareness in humans. Dr. Richard Niemtzow, a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, is mentioned for his work with acupuncture on oncology patients, using tiny semi-permanent needles. German neurologist and psychiatrist Ulrich Werth, M.D., is also noted for using similar techniques to treat Parkinson's disease.

The article cites 'Intruders' by Budd Hopkins and quotes from 'The Other Side of the Sky' by Craig R. Lang, 'Passport to the Cosmos' by John E. Mack, M.D., and 'Dimensions, A Casebook of Alien Contact' by Jacques Vallee, all of which discuss psychic and spiritual awakening associated with abductee experiences.

Silent Object with Bright Amber Light

This report details a sighting on August 24, 2009, in Proctorville, Ohio. The witness and his wife observed a moving amber light that appeared to be a landing light on an aircraft. As it approached, blinking orange, red, and green lights were noticed. The object was described as a dark, 6 or 8 sided octagon-like shape with the amber light in the middle. It made absolutely no sound. The object was estimated to be about 30 feet in diameter, moving at approximately 150 mph at an altitude of 1000 feet over the Ohio River.

The Night Cleveland Was Buzzed by a UFO

Authored by Rick Hilberg, this article recounts a significant UFO event in Cleveland on October 9, 1965. The author, a former member of the Cleveland UFOlogy Project, details numerous calls received by the project's report center. The event began around 8:45 p.m. with reports of a large disk-shaped object with white lights. Multiple witnesses across Cleveland reported seeing similar objects, often described as large, round, or elongated, with lights and sometimes spinning. The MUFON of Ohio Newsletter received 92 calls related to this event. The weather was typical for October, with temperatures in the 50s and a light drizzle.

A follow-up report from February 2005 describes an incident that happened the same night in 1965, involving a mother and her three children. They reported a bright large round disk appearing over their home, with seven smaller disks. The large disk communicated that they were interested in observing the children. The experience was described as strange, with the inability to move but the ability to converse.

Kentucky Sighting by an Ohio Witness

Investigated by David MacDonald, this sighting occurred on September 30, 2009, near Wurtland, Kentucky. Witness Amber Timberlake reported seeing an object travel rapidly, hover, disappear, and reappear multiple times. Steven Biars, driving Amber's car, described a bright object that lit up, disappeared, and reappeared. It hovered, then shot across the road, and hovered again, displaying flashing white and blue lights and a pinkish light on the front. The object then disappeared and reappeared again. Biars attempted to photograph it, but it shot over a hillside. He described the object as having a similar general shape and configuration to a previous triangle sighting he reported, but with different lights.

MUFON Photo and Video Policy

This section, by James Carrion, serves as a reminder about MUFON's procedures for analyzing photographic and video evidence. It states that Marc D'Antonio is the only officially approved analyst and encourages individuals with relevant skills to send their qualifications to MUFON.

Ironton, Ohio (Lawrence County) Triangle

Authored by Connie McNichols, this report details a sighting on August 15, 1987, near Ironton, Ohio. The witness was driving when his car began to stall. He stopped and observed a strange high fog bank at tree top level. He felt watched and heard a low hum or vibration. He then saw a blue-white glowing light, and in the distance, two other lights that flashed. He realized it was a huge triangle, approximately 300 feet on each side, with lights at each corner. It had a smooth black surface and made no sound. The object moved northeast effortlessly and at high speed. The witness, a retired Lieutenant with extensive military service, found no logical explanation for the event.

Bristolville, Ohio (Trumbull County) Event

Also by Connie McNichols, this report describes an event from the spring of 1991, when the witness was 11 years old. He and two friends saw a large object, about 30-40 feet across, with multi-colored lights (red, blue, green, yellow) in the northwest sky. The object moved slowly without noise. Later, the witness's brother reported seeing a strange plane with no propeller. The witness and his friend then experienced a period of lost consciousness, waking up in a chicken coop and later in a barn, with no memory of how they got there. The witness developed watery blisters on his arms, trunk, and legs.

Is There Intelligent Life in the Universe?

This section contains a quote: "Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us."

A Strange Plane and Flying Gorilla

Reprinted from the Providence Journal, this article by Solon Economou discusses the testing of the Bell P-59, America's first jet fighter, in 1942. To maintain secrecy, the plane, which had no propeller, was disguised with a dummy wooden propeller. During test flights, pilots flying P-38s spotted the odd plane and reported seeing it flown by a pilot in a gorilla mask and derby hat, smoking a cigar. This bizarre report, intended to obscure the true nature of the jet, led to disbelief among those who heard it.

Hillsboro, Ohio Sighting, August 24, 2009

This report details a sighting where the witness observed three objects in the night sky moving at incredible speeds, darting and blinking. He described them as having a dull grey or silver color when not blinking. One object was pursued by what appeared to be a military jet, but the object outpaced the jet. The witness, a retired Lieutenant with extensive military service, could not explain the observation.

Multiple Witness Sighting of Structured UFO

Authored by Richard D. Seifried, this article details a sighting from October 1963 near Millersport, Ohio, involving five individuals. The object was described as a structured UFO, hovering about 20 feet above the ground. Glenna Parkinson, one of the witnesses, provided a detailed description of the craft, noting its appearance as two plates together with a cup on top, a metal antenna, and short flames. She also reported seeing human-like figures moving inside the craft. The object ascended rapidly and disappeared. The witnesses described the event as exciting rather than frightening.

Descriptions of UFO

This section includes sketches of UFOs as described by witnesses Glenna Parkinson, Gary Parkinson, Marjorie (Parkinson) Ankeney, and Jeffery Parkinson.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The MUFON of Ohio Newsletter consistently features detailed accounts of UFO sightings, emphasizing witness testimony and investigative reports. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, encouraging detailed reporting and analysis. The publication also touches upon broader themes such as the nature of intelligence, historical UFO cases, and potential government secrecy surrounding these events. The inclusion of articles on alien implants and historical aviation developments suggests a wide-ranging interest in topics related to the unknown and technological advancements.

Title: The A.P.R.O. Bulletin
Issue: Vol. 23, No. 6
Date: April 1975
Publisher: Aerial Phenomena Research Organization, Inc. (A.P.R.O.)
Country: USA
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Landing in Wisconsin

This issue of the A.P.R.O. Bulletin focuses on a significant UFO landing incident that occurred in the vicinity of Ashland and Mellen, Wisconsin, on the night of March 13, 1975. While several local policemen reported observing unidentified 'flying light' objects, the most detailed account comes from the Philip N. Baker family of Mellen.

The Mellen Sighting

Fifteen-year-old Jane Baker was the first to witness the event. While taking cats to the garage, she heard strange, high-toned noises and saw an object sitting on the road into Mellen. She described it as a silvery, disc-shaped craft with a domed top, emitting a yellowish-white glow and flashing red and green lights around its midsection. The incident occurred during the 'Harry-O' television show, which the family used to pinpoint the time.

Jane alerted her father, Mr. Phillips, who, along with his wife Mrs. Phillips, witnessed the object's glow subsiding and the lights turning off. They observed a square opening with a yellowish-white glow. Later, a metal-on-metal banging sound was heard. While Mr. Phillips was on the phone with the Undersheriff, a loud boom was heard, and the object disappeared.

Other family members, including 11-year-old Jeff, 12-year-old John, and 16-year-old Montgomery, also saw the object.

Subsequent Observations and Traces

The following morning, Jane observed a similar object hovering over evergreen trees near her home. This time, it lacked lights and glow but was the same shape and color. Her dog reacted fearfully to the object. Later, Jane, Monty, and John investigated the area where the object had been seen the previous night. They found a round area on the road where the snow was 'fluffed up,' obscuring potential tire tracks. Bicycle tracks were found leading to and from this area.

The New Berlin, Connecticut Case (November 25, 1964)

The bulletin also presents a detailed report investigated by Ted Bloecher concerning an incident on November 25, 1964, in New Berlin, Connecticut. Mrs. Mary Merryweather and her mother-in-law witnessed the landing of two strange crafts. Mrs. Merryweather described an unusually bright light and a low, humming sound. She observed what she described as 'men' (tall, 6½ to 8 feet) working on one of the objects. These individuals, dressed in dark, diver-like suits, appeared to be performing repairs, carrying large boxes and using tools. They were seen cutting cable-like material into specific lengths.

Mrs. Merryweather noted that a second object arrived and settled on a nearby ridge. She estimated between 10 and 12 'men' were involved in the operation. The objects were seen to depart at high speed. The next afternoon, Mrs. Merryweather found three cone-shaped impressions in the ground, suggesting the objects were very heavy. She also discovered a three-inch cylindrical piece of material, possibly related to the cable cutting, which was unusually rigid and composed of finely shredded aluminum.

Analysis and Hypotheses

The article suggests that these cases, particularly the Wisconsin landing with its associated noises and the Connecticut case involving repairs, challenge the notion that UFOs are always perfectly engineered and never experience mechanical problems. The discovery of physical traces and artifacts, like the cylindrical piece from Connecticut, is seen as potentially valuable for scientific study.

Other Mentions

The issue also briefly mentions an article on page 17 about a UFO reported over Ohio in 1963, written by Richard D. Seifried, and notes its similarity to George Adamski's photographs. A promotional blurb for an upcoming APRO radio program is also included.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The APRO Bulletin consistently focuses on detailed witness testimonies, physical evidence, and thorough investigations of UFO/UAP sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into the phenomenon, aiming for its eventual solution. The publication highlights cases that challenge conventional explanations and suggests that UFOs, contrary to popular belief, may not always be flawless in their operation, sometimes requiring repairs. There is an emphasis on meticulous research, as seen in the endorsement of Ted Bloecher's work.