MUFON Ontario Newsletter - 1994 03 - vol 1.1

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MUFON ONTARIO Newsletter, dated March '94, Volume 1.1, is priced at $3.50. It is published bimonthly by MUFON ONTARIO and focuses on UFO investigations primarily within the province. The editorial note by Victor Lourenco, MUFON's Provincial Director for Ontario, highlights the substantial increase in membership and the newsletter's goal to inform members about events in Ontario using scientific methodology, objectivity, consistency, determination, and ethics, while allowing flexibility for individual ideas.

The Carp Case (The Guardian Caper)

The lead article, 'The Carp case (The Guardian Caper) - The MUFON Ontario Version', details a case that has garnered significant media attention from shows like 'Unsolved Mysteries' and 'Encounters'. The article promises to present the facts of the case as told by the media and experienced by MUFON, aiming for a non-judgmental approach.

Beginnings - 1989

The case began in 1989 when Tom Theofanous of CUFORN received a package from someone calling themselves 'Guardian', with no return address. This package contained information about a supposed UFO crash near Carlton Place, Ontario, including a photo of an alien. CUFORN director Harry Tokarz contacted Arthur Bray, who connected them with Graham Lightfoot, a local ufologist.

Guardian Re-surfaces - 1991

In October 1991, CUFORN received more 'Guardian' information, including documents about a conspiracy between Chinese and 'Gray Aliens', a Polaroid of a UFO, and a black and white picture of an alien. A VHS video tape labeled 'GUARDIAN' arrived, along with playing cards and a map detailing a 'Gray's landing area'. The package also contained what appeared to be forged 'Canadian Department of National Defense documents'. The video showed bright lights and what was alleged to be an alien craft.

The First Visit

On May 10th, 1992, a group from Toronto, including Tom and Lise Theofanous, met with American MUFON investigator Bob Oeschler and his son, along with Graham Lightfoot, in West Carlton, Ontario. They compared Guardian videos and then visited the alleged crash site. During the investigation, Oeschler reported anomalies on his compasses, while the group noted unusual signs on an abandoned property, including 'Do Not Enter' and 'DND Killing Fields' signs with pictographs of military equipment.

The group explored a swampy area described by Guardian's map, but found it difficult. Oeschler claimed to have found the 'spot' later, but his explanation was vague, leading Tom Theofanous to suspect stalling tactics or a potential hoax.

Guardian Documentation

Page 6 displays images of playing cards (Ace, King, Joker) with handwritten notes, suggesting a connection to the 'Guardian' documentation. One card, the Ace of Spades, is labeled 'A HIGH', 'DND CSIS KGB CIA NSA', and 'ONLY THE GUARDIAN ARE FOOLS... KNOWS...'. Other cards include 'KING IS FOOD NOT KNOW WHAT IT KNOWS THE GOVERNMENT DOES' and 'BLOOD OF GOD TRUTH, SECRET HISTORY OF CANADA'.

End of Part One

Tom Theofanous concludes this part of the story, expressing his decision to step back from the investigation due to his conversation with Oeschler about making money and ethics. He notes that Graham Lightfoot and Harry Tokarz left to speak with the Labeneks, while the others waited. The Labeneks were not home for an interview that evening.

Boomerang-Shaped UFO

This article by Drew Williamson discusses the increasing number of boomerang, V, and triangular-shaped UFO sightings globally. It recounts the 1947 Kenneth Arnold sighting, where the term 'Flying Saucer' originated. The article then details a sighting by Diane Cryer and Richard Cote on October 18th, 1993, in Ontario. They observed a dark gray, boomerang-shaped object with twelve orange lights moving at approximately 15-20 mph at an altitude of 1000 ft. Richard Cote contacted NORAD to report the sighting.

Strange Red Lights in Toronto

Authored by Errol-B. Knapp, this article describes an incident on July 20th, 1991, in Toronto, where four residents of the Hillsdale and Collins area witnessed intense, red laser-like lights illuminating their properties. MUFON Ontario investigators interviewed the witnesses. Valerie and Bob on Collins Avenue heard air-brake-like sounds and saw red dots on their lawn. Margaret on Hillsdale Avenue saw a red laser-like light covering her driveway and garage. John, also on Hillsdale, reported similar sounds and lights. Police and Pearson International Airport could not provide an explanation.

Reflections on Abduction Studies

Written by David Gotlib, M.D., this editorial-style piece invites discussion on abduction studies. It posits that the characteristics often used to define abduction experiences (consistent stories, physical signs, reports by children, absence of psychopathology, association with UFOs) are also true of visions of the Virgin Mary. The author argues that the current focus on proving abductions are literal extraterrestrial events discourages a broader, multidisciplinary approach, including research into other anomalous experiences like NDEs and shamanism.

Personal Validation

Dr. Gotlib discusses 'personal validation', the tendency to accept an explanation as correct if it 'feels right'. He notes that abduction investigators often rely on this due to a lack of objective data. However, he warns that subjective reality does not always reflect external reality and that reliance on personal validation can be detrimental, citing examples from psychiatric practice where it can hinder accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO investigations, with a particular focus on the 'Carp case' and its potential for being a hoax. The newsletter also covers other UFO sightings and delves into the theoretical aspects of abduction studies. The editorial stance, particularly in the 'Reflections on Abduction Studies' piece, advocates for a more rigorous, multidisciplinary, and less biased approach to understanding anomalous experiences, moving beyond the sole focus on proving the literal reality of extraterrestrial abductions.

This issue of MUFON ONTARIO, dated December 1993, focuses on "Guardian Documentation" and various UFO-related topics, including abduction experiences, alleged crash retrievals, and theories of alien involvement in global affairs. The magazine features articles discussing personal validation in abduction research, a detailed account of a UFO sighting and alleged crash in Argentina, a manta-shaped UFO report from Portugal, and an extensive report on a purported alien craft retrieval in Carp, Ontario.

Abductions and Personal Validation

The editorial section discusses the challenges in abduction research, particularly concerning personal validation. It highlights the differing views of researchers like David Jacobs, who emphasizes uncovering repressed traumatic memories, and Richard Boylan, who focuses on victimization. The article questions the scientific reliability of personal validation and suggests that approaches relying on more objective criteria are more likely to be accepted by mainstream science.

It also poses research questions about the effectiveness of the CE-IV (Close Encounter of the Fourth Kind) experience in motivating individuals towards ecological and social action, comparing them to those with religious visions or near-death experiences. Further research questions explore the impact of investigations, treatment, frequency of experiences, time elapsed, and hypnosis sessions on an experiencer's engagement in social action.

The Visitors: An Argentinian Encounter

This article recounts a sighting by Wilfredo Arevalo on his ranch in Argentino, Patagonia, Argentina, on March 18, 1950. While riding his horse, he witnessed two objects in the sky, one of which descended. The metallic craft emitted a greenish-blue vapor and smelled of burning benzene. Inside a transparent dome, four pale-faced beings were seen handling instruments. The object then ascended with a humming noise and was escorted by the other object. The experience left the rancher deeply affected, and the article notes that similar encounters were reported over the following decades.

Manta-Shaped UFO in Portugal

Authored by Victor Lourenco, this article details an extensive investigation by APPO (Portuguese UFO Research Association) into a sighting on the southern coast of Algarve, Portugal, on October 30, 1991. Five people observed a large white light that hovered and then moved slowly. The object displayed colorful flashing lights and was described as oval and luminous. Two witnesses experienced severe psycho-physiological symptoms. The object, later described as manta-shaped, moved SW and was calculated to be 18 meters long and 7 meters wide. It had well-defined edges, stained glass, a tail, strategic lights, and a red grid. The article also mentions a similar phenomenon observed by two men in Vila Real de Sto. Antonio and notes that technicians investigating burned vegetation at the property where the object hovered found no explanation.

Guardian Documentation: The Alleged Crash/Retrieval of the 11/89 "Alien Starfighter"

This lengthy report details a purported UFO crash and retrieval incident in Carp, Ontario, Canada, on November 4, 1989. Canadian Defense Dept. radars reportedly picked up a globe-shaped object that abruptly stopped and dropped into a swamp. Canadian and American security agencies were notified, and a covert operation involving US Air Force Apache and Blackhawk helicopters was launched. The craft, described as a glowing blue sphere, was targeted by missiles. A six-man strike team entered the craft through an oval portal and found three dead alien crewmen. The recovered ship was transported to a secret facility in Kanata, Ontario. The report claims that the craft was a "Starfighter" made of a dielectric magnesium alloy, driven by a cold fusion reactor, and armed with electronic beam weapons. It also states that the cargo hold contained fifty Soviet nuclear warheads, intended for Syria as part of a disinformation campaign. The aliens are described as reptilian, fetus-headed beings, listed as CLASS 1 NTE's, muscular, gray-white skinned humanoids.

Alien Agenda and Global Politics

The "Guardian Documentation" article further elaborates on the alleged alien agenda. It suggests that the aliens are allied with China and the Arabs, aiming to provoke a global war to minimize human resistance during their invasion. The report claims that the aliens, who predate humans and dinosaurs, seek to reclaim Earth, which they consider their original home. They are reportedly preparing for an attack within five years to reverse ecological damage caused by humans. The article also mentions the discovery of 2-millimeter brain implants used for mind control, classifying individuals with these implants as "ZOMBIES" programmed for future overthrow. The CIA and Canadian government are accused of supporting mind-slave experiments, with the University of Ottawa involved in ELF wave mind control programs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the nature of UFO experiences, the potential for alien intervention in human affairs, government secrecy, and advanced alien technology. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation into these phenomena, presenting detailed accounts and speculative theories, particularly concerning the "Guardian Documentation" which posits a complex alien agenda involving geopolitical manipulation and mind control. The magazine encourages reader participation in discussing these topics and sharing research questions.