UFO Allehenda - 2005 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-ALLEHANDA
Issue: NR. 2 2005
Publisher: Enköping-Sala UFO-förening
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of UFO-Allehanda, the member magazine for the Enköping-Sala UFO-förening, aims to provide members with current information. It is published three times a year.

Organizational News and Events

The magazine opens with an update from the Enköping-Sala UFO-förening. The club room is located in 'the little red cottage' at the E-18 - väg 55 intersection, also known as Ullundakorset. Membership fees can be paid to the association's postgiro account 67 81 27-2. The address for correspondence is Enköping-Sala UFO-förening, C/O Anita Andersson, Widegatan 18, 745 36 ENKÖPING. Contact persons are Chairperson Anita Andersson (0171-370 65) and Secretary Mats Nilsson (0224-867 71, E-post: [email protected]).

Jörgen and Mats, from the board and editorial staff, wish readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. They report that negotiations with Enköpings municipality regarding a new rental agreement for the UFO-ES premises for 2006 have taken place. The proposed rent was significantly reduced from 12,000 SEK to 3,500 SEK per year. A meeting with Jimmie Almberg from the property management discussed the proposal, with the association raising concerns about responsibilities that should fall on the landlord. Almberg noted these concerns and promised to review the agreement. The association also showcased improvements they had made to the property. A new rental agreement is expected to be effective from March 22, 2006.

The annual Christmas party will be held on December 9th at 18:00 in the association's club house, featuring Christmas porridge, gingerbread cookies, gifts, Lucia, and Santa Claus. Further details are in the magazine.

Subscribers to the national magazine UFO-Aktuellt are informed that their copies will soon be sent out.

Article: 'Ibland blir det kämpigt' (Sometimes it gets tough)

By Arnold Idebring

This personal reflection begins by noting how quickly time passes, especially around Christmas. The author, who has been involved in associations since he was 17-18 years old, shares an anecdote from his time involved with 'Folkets Park' (People's Park) in Enköping. This park was a popular spot for young people to dance on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

He recounts a specific summer, likely his last year involved, when the park struggled financially. The municipality provided some funding. As a special event, they hosted the 'Csardasfurstinnan' ensemble, which was temporarily in Gävle without engagements. The event drew a large crowd.

Idebring served as the evening cashier for this event. He explains that during entertainment nights, there was a special cashier in addition to the main cashier. He was responsible for handing over a portion of the performance fee after the first act. He had received the money from the main cashier in a wallet. He went to find the impresario backstage, navigating through busy areas and dressing rooms, including the girls' dressing room. He describes the experience of passing by numerous naked girls as 'living' in a way.

Later that evening, after the event concluded and people had left, his task was to count the cash. He discovered that money was missing from the cash register. He spent nearly two hours searching for the discrepancy but found no error. He went home feeling dejected, though he recalls the missing amount was not very large, perhaps a couple of hundred kronor.

The next day, he was to report to the main cashier. He explained the situation, and together they recounted the money. They discovered that an extra cash register had been opened to sell ice cream, and the details of this transaction had not been properly recorded in the payment ledger. This accounted for the missing funds. Idebring expresses relief, comparing it to a stone being lifted from his heart.

Article: 'UFO-Sveriges fältundersökarkurs' (UFO-Sweden's Field Investigation Course)

By Mats Nilsson

This article reports on the annual field investigation course organized by UFO-Sverige, held at Barken Konferens between Söderbärke and Smedjebacken. UFO-Sverige has been conducting courses since 1977, initially at Lersäter near Kolsva. The course structure evolved over the years, with a spring theoretical course and an autumn practical course.

Initially, the courses were divided into theoretical and practical parts. The theoretical sessions included lectures, slide shows, and photo documentation. The practical part involved solving a case and contacting various authorities. During the Lersäter period, the then-chairman 'Thorvald' (now Bevan Berthelsen) and members of the Köping UFO-förening created a landing trace scenario for participants to investigate. Participants practiced photo documentation, interview techniques, and field measurement methods, including taking soil samples and learning how to avoid damaging evidence.

The author mentions that this training was particularly useful when he investigated crop circles in a field near Sala.

After several years at the renowned 'Lersätersandan', the courses moved to Björsjö in Dalarna, with one exception in Norrköping. The author, having participated in and co-organized courses since 1977, notes that he did not attend the 2005 course because he turned 60 and his daughter Lina organized a birthday celebration in Stockholm on the same weekend.

Despite his absence, he joined participants for a dinner and discussion on Friday evening, along with his new friend Marianne Andersson. He observed the excellent camaraderie among UFO-Sverige members and noted that Marianne, who attended with an open mind, immediately sensed the positive atmosphere.

According to Clas Svahn and Håkan Ekstrand, the course proceeded in the same friendly spirit as always. Information about the course can be found on the website www.ufo.se.

Article: 'NYUPPTÄCKT PLANET EN GÅTA FÖR FORSKARNA' (Newly Discovered Planet a Riddle for Researchers)

This article discusses the discovery of a new planet in a solar system 149 light-years from Earth, which challenges existing theories of planet formation. The planet is described as having great similarities to Jupiter in our own solar system and can be likened to a giant gas cloud.

In 1995, the first 'hot Jupiter' was discovered – a gas planet that orbits its star in just three to nine days. Since then, 20 such planets have been observed, characterized by their close orbits to their parent stars.

The discovery was made by Masiej Konacki at the California Institute of Technology, who used a new method allowing for precise measurement of planetary movements in systems with two or more stars, a task previously difficult.

Konacki refers to these planetary systems as 'Tatooine planets,' referencing the Star Wars films where Luke Skywalker sees two suns rise from his home planet. Systems with multiple stars are 20% more common than those with a single sun.

The newly discovered planet is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is slightly larger than Jupiter and orbits its star in a tight 80-hour period. Its presence was identified by studying the gravitational influence of the system's three stars on each other.

This section is an excerpt from a report by Cecilia Klintö /TM.

It also includes a subscription offer for UFO-Aktuellt for 2006 (200 SEK) and UFO-Raden/Rapport-Nytt (120 SEK). UFO-Aktuellt covers UFO events in Sweden and worldwide, while UFO-Raden/Rapport-Nytt provides updates on association activities and investigations.

Column: 'Ivars spalt' (Ivar's Column)

Ivar shares two personal anecdotes.

First, he recounts becoming a grandfather to a baby girl named Astrid on September 4th. Astrid, described as the 100th inhabitant of Teda, was photographed for a local heritage society event showcasing traditional food. He proudly mentions that Astrid received a postcard from the association's members.

Second, he describes a large, grey tomcat at Munksundet that patrols the grounds and seems to watch over newcomers and visitors. He calls it a 'monk cat' and asks readers for name suggestions, noting that 'Munken' (The Monk) is one suggestion.

He then shares a joke about a Swede, a Russian, and an American meeting Jesus in a bar. The Russian and American are healed of their ailments by Jesus, but the Swede refuses to be touched, stating he is on sick leave. Ivar promises another joke next time and wishes all UFO friends a pleasant holiday.

Event Announcement: GRÖT OCH JULFEST (Porridge and Christmas Party)

A Christmas party will be held on Friday, December 9th, at 18:00, featuring Christmas porridge, gingerbread cookies, and other festive elements. A Lucia procession with attendants, and possibly Santa Claus, will also be present. Attendees are encouraged to bring a good Christmas spirit.

Reader Submission: Min fru älskar mig (My wife loves me)

This is a short anecdote submitted by Fredde about his wife's enthusiastic reaction to him being home sick, where she repeatedly exclaimed 'My husband is home!' whenever the mailman or plumber arrived.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO-Allehanda reflects the typical content of a local UFO association's newsletter. It balances organizational matters, such as rental negotiations and social events (Christmas party), with UFO-related content like the field investigation course report and the cover illustration. The inclusion of astronomical news (exoplanet discovery) broadens the scope beyond purely UFO phenomena, suggesting an interest in related scientific developments. Personal anecdotes and humor, like Arnold Idebring's story and the bar joke, add a personal touch and aim to engage the readership. The overall tone is informative and community-oriented, fostering a sense of connection among members of the Enköping-Sala UFO-förening.