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here at UFOFC. Does anyone have copies lend, donate or sell? of SKYLOOK from Number 1 to 55 they'd like to I have #56 through #305, (the latest issue). AN INDIANA UFO HISTORY LESSON

INDIANA NEWS STATE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE - Francis Ridge Last call for reservations for the TRIAD RESEARCH CONFERENCE scheduled for November 20-21 at Indianapolis. For an info packet giving price, exact location, and lists ... that wants to attend may do so. You don't have to be a member of the Indiana Group nor a subscriber to this newsletter to be eligible to come to this great conference ... first to come forth and sponser the extra Indiana State Police mailings. We mail letter AND newsletter to all 18 posts a in Indiana once a year. We did this On September ... eventually, EVERY month. If you wish to sponser a future mailing send $5 to us here at UFOFC. The $5 covers the postage. Future issues of this newsletter will reflect the status as follows: DONATIONS

FROM INDIANA STATE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE Francis Ridge 1. The UFO case investigation and report begins with the lead, whether it is a letter or phone call or newspaper article, etc. The Indiana Group uses ... from Sam Uptegrove and his group in Missouri and logged it on computer here at the UFOFC. It happened on November 19, 1989 and it is the very reason why we are all in this

This special edition of the newsletter information used in a simultaneous press contains release and also doubles Indiana's annual status report as to members, law enforcement airport tower controllers, and the news media. agencies ... Studies), and FUFOR for UFO Research). (Fund The Indiana component of MUFON, referred to as The Indiana Group headquartered at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, is headed by Francis L. Ridge. and Ridge, the State Director ... Director of the UFO Filter Center Mr. is a 35-year veteran field investigator. "The purpose (UFOFC), of this week two-fold," Ridge said. "First, the public is needs to be Secondly, we request kept ... work with UFOs began officially in 1960 as Subcommittee Chairman and 7-man team leader for Indiana Unit No. 1, a Subcommittee to NICAP (the National Investigations Committee on later became a Aerial Phenomenon ... fields of expertise. The Team covering Indiana's 92 counties consists of 44 Field Investigators, eight of which are also State Section Directors. CASES CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION The Indiana Group is currently investigating and/or processing ... this community valuable case. interesting and potentially SPECIAL WORK AT UFO FILTER CENTER The Indiana HO has a dual role. UFOFC, the UFO Filter Center, intelligence information regarding UFOs sighted anywhere logs in the United

assistance that may be necessary to achieve this goal. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge, State Director, MUFON Indiana, Director, UFOFC BIGFOOT REPORT FI Jim Delehanty recently filed a preliminary report of a bigfoot sighting that apparently ... Database showed 18 cases listed as close encounters prior to that only covers Missouri to Ohio and Indiana sighting. But, this to Tennessee, however. This count also does not include anything during the previous century

Interview Indiana News (contd.) STATE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE - Jerry Sievers must put aside the real UFOs that can't take RENEWALS - A lot of members are confused about renewals. you anywhere ... what Active Indiana Group members (FIs, FITs, SSDs') are to send $20 at re- it does it tell us? I'm speaking of the Noctur- nal newal time. They get the newsletter free ... success- INDIANA MEMBERSHIP FEES - $20.00 per year. Indiana ful. In 1986 CUFOS's Robert Boyd and members get the newsletter free, plus other materials regarding Indiana started the UFO Intelligence Summary, the activities. Subscribers only ... midwest states. it starts with my begin- unknown, based on two separate studies. ers Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Ken- ning with NICAP in 1960, on up to the pre- This case is very complicated ... Besides the more recent Mongo case, ters" 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indi- made out to UFOFC. The address is the there were several incidents that stood out. ana 47620. same as mentioned earlier ... train that was stopped near Evansville, BM: On Wednesday, August 31st, back issues, especially the ones dealing Indiana by the UFO during the wave of 1994, six men, at least four of whom were with

Indiana District: 05 Sound: Indiana County: MARION Duration: Witness Last Name: Vallee Number: Report Source: PRODIGY If investigation status is complete (IC), copies should be filed as follows: ORIG, CENTRAL REGION DIRECTOR FILE COPY, UFOFC

UFOFC UFO FILTER CENTER NSID (National Sighting Information Database) HQ: The Indiana Group, MUFON Offices: 616 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (8121 838-9843 Fax: (812) 838-1451 SUBJECT: INVESTIGATION ACTIVITY LOG INCIDENT ... Claffey, SSD for western Massachusetts, but sometime after 931207 2317 Hours. 931212 1132 Hours. Primary notice at UFOFC. Received landline from Diane Desimone, SD for Massachusetts, regarding interception of said computer transmission put online 12/07

UFOFC UFO FILTER CENTER NSID (National Sighting Information Database) HQ: The Indiana Group, MUFON Offices: 618 Davis Drive. Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 Fax: (812) 838-1451 January 21, 1994 ROBERT DURANT ... indicators should be accurate. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge Director, UFOFC State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON FI, MUFON/CUFOS computer copY: MUFON CUFOS

need to do anything else, please let me know. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge Director, UFOFC State Director, Indiana Group, MUFON FI, MUFON, CUFOS

kept confidential. We request that this information be furnished. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge Director, UFOFC State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Indiana FI, Center for UFD Studies, MUFON

DAVI5 DRIVE, MT. VERNON, IN 47620 (812) 838-3120 Offices for: UFOFC (UFO Filter Center) APRI6 (Aerial Phenomenon Research: The Indiana Groupl December 14, 1993 MINDY (MUFON Indianal FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY Attn: Supervisor, ARTC ... Personal Sevices Science & Environment DBJW50A Topic: Unidentified Aircraft or Object Authority: Freedom Of Information Act Dear Sir: UFOFC has been advised by computer of an incident with a pilot and a possible unidentified object

confidential. We request that this information be furnished. Sincerely, Surnas Poly Francis L. Ridge Director, UFOFC State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Indiana FI, Center for UFO Studies, MUFON

UFOFC UFO FILTER CENTER NSID (National Sighting Information Database) HQ: The Indiana Group, MUFON Offices: 618 Davis Drive, #t. Veron, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 Fax: (B12) 838-1451 pro 1993 Attn: Mark Rodeghier ... should have been enough unless Matt didn't hear them. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridoe Director, UFOFC State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON FI, MUFON/CUFOS

UFOFC UFO FILTER CENTER NSID (National Sighting Information Database) HQ: The Indiana Group, MUFON Offices: 618 Davis Drive, At. Vernon, Indiana 47629 Hotline: (812) 838-9943 Fax: (812) B38-1451 December 17, 1993 FEDERAL AVIATION ... just heard about Sunday at 11:32 AM. Happy holidays. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge Director, UFOFC State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Indiana FI, Center for UFO Studies, MUFON

UFOFC UFO FILTER CENTER NSID (National Sighting Information Database) HQ: The Indiana Group, MUFON Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-3943 Fax: (812) 838-1451 December 17, 1993 NORMA ... told him that you were one of my best people, Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge Director, UFOFC State Director, The Indiana Group

UFOFC UFO FILTER CENTER NSID (National Sighting Information Database) HQ: The Indiana Group, MUFON Offices: 618 Davis Drive. Mt. Vernon. Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 833-9843 Fax: (B12) 838-1451 December 21. 1993 BARRY GREENWOOD

UFOFC UFO FILTER CENTER NSID (National Sighting Information Database) HQ: The Indiana Group, MUFON Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 938-9943 Fax: (812) 838-1451 January 5. 1994 ROBERT DURANT ... taken from my notes, not a taped interview. The case was logged on 12 Dec here at UFOFC. 11:32 AM as an RV. Needless to say I had to downgrade

Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge Director, UFOFC State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON FI, MUFON/CUFOS computer copy: MUFON CUFOS

UFOFC UFO FILTER CENTER NSID (National Sighting Information Database) HQ: The Indiana Group, MUFON Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) B38-9943 Fax: (812) B38-1451 January 5, 1994 ROBERT DURANT ... message was added to the tape I sent. More later. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge Director, UFOFC State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON FI, MUFON/CUFOS computer copy: MUFON CUFOS

UFOFC UFO FILTER CENTER NSID (National Sighting Information Database) HQ: The Indiana Group, MUFON Offices: 618 Davis Drive, #t. Vernon, Indiana 47520 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 Fax: (812) 839-1451 January 14, 1993 FEDERAL AVIATION ... speak with him since he has more expertise in these matters than most of us here in Indiana. His number is: ROBERT DURANT (609) 737-0696 You can promise the pilot that we will ... check into this incident and report your findings. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge Director, UFOFC State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Indiana FI, Center for UFO Studies, MUFON

UFOFC UFO FILTER CENTER NSID (National Sighting Information Database) HQ: The Indiana Growp, MUFON Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9343 Fax: (812) 838-1451 January 14, 1994 ROBERT DURANT ... what we can do in 1994! Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge Director, UFOFC State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON FI, MUFON/CUFOS computer copy: MUFON, - COrOS

Computer copy produced by the UFO Filter Center, Mt. Vernon, IN Francis L. Pidge, State Director, MUON INDIANA Type of Report: CE-2 Great Significance Classification: NO RESTRICTION 19 630804 2330 N WAYNE CITY ... Concluded: August 32, 1963 Copy To: (X) Walt Andrus, MUFON HQ (X) J. Allen Hynek, CUFOS (X) UFOFC Copy Flight Type: { 1-Within 2001 of Ground { 2-Object Observed Under Cloud Ceilinn 3-Motion Began/Changed

Database) HQ: The Indiana Group, MUFON Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 Fax: (812) 838-1451 SUBJECT: INVESTIGATION ACTIVITY LOG INCIDENT: JULY 13, 1993, NE INDIANA CONFIDENTIAL (Current date ... date. 930714 Article in several newspapers. Preliminary reports on Stoner, Glasson & Bish cases. 930715 First notification at UFOFC (State HQ), Landline from Dave Knopp of the "NEWS SUN" about sightings in NW Noble County. Seven

MINI FLAP DISTRIBUTION: MUFON HQ MUFON DDI CUFOS HQ FI FILE UFOFC FILE FROM: FRANCIS L. RIDGE, STATE DIRECTOR UFO FILTER CENTER Indiana Group HQ, MUFON THIS DATE: DECEMBER 14, 1993 The Field Investigators

Highly Credible. Leaving Almost No Doubt. Franu, Misg.o Francis I. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director. UFOFC

Dahlkemper. (Receipt dated this day). 10/07/94 Notice of Initial Report completed, 11:00 AM, at UFOFC by phone by SD. FIT Linda Dahlkemper. Sighting logged on RSID. 10/21/94 UFOFC/State Director received blow ... this log ( dated as Oct 24), telephone report, drawing, Form 8, EZC Skyplot, and map of NE Indiana, sent to Jeff Sainio. Photos to Sainio to be shipped •direct from witness. Photo Analyst really should

MUFON Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 October' 22, 1994 Attn: JOHN G. KINTZ 2100 Glascow Rd. Jackson, MI 49201 Dear John ... purposes. Again, thanks for your cooperation. capron. presi Francis L. Ridge state Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

MUFON) Mutual UFO Network, Inc. Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 THE INDIANA GROUP : October 24, 1994 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 JEFF SAINIO 200 Millington Lane, A2 Hartland, WI 53029-1644 Dear Jeff ... Form 8, Photographic Cases. Drawing by witness. EZC run on sky at location coordinates. Map of Indiana, NE sector with Mongo pointed out. Jeff, please contact me at any time if you need mY assistance ... MUFON and CUFOS. I Thors- Poly Francis L. Ridge state Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

saius opt mi en MUFON Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Ew it as o. L . t Offices: 618 Davis brive, Nt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: 1812) 838-9843 October 27, 1994 AttR! JACK ... good one. Sai: superely, franu-Relys Fatneis bi Riage! state Difector, The Indiana de up, CHUPON Director; UFöFC

MUFON Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 November 7, 1994 JOHN KINTZ 218 Bayo Englewwood, PL 34223 Dear John: Thanks ... Hope to hear from • you soon. sincetely, trun Reli Francis L. Ridge gtate Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

additional materials are needed, how can we expedite the transmission. Enclosed is a copy of Indiana's Prime Directive, a pocket guide to the Field Investigator, if you will. We jokingly modeled this after ... works. Note paragraph 19, Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC CC: Walt Andrus, MUFON HO Jack Kasher, Central Region Director

MUFON Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Nt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 December 23, 1994 RICHARD HAINES PO Box 880 Los Altos ... former, we would need your address. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

MUFON. Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 December 23, 1994 JEFF SAINIO 200 Millington Lane, A2 Hartland, WI 53029-1644 Re: Mongo ... balance). Happy Holidays! Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

available radar coverage/contact for that time and place? Answer: It wasn't until October 5th that the Indiana Group was aware of the sighting. Linda Dahlkemper, the FIT, only conducted a very brief preliminary investigation ... call you on Saturday morning. sincerely Cousiu.. Feline Francis L. Ridge state Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

MUFON Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 February 22, 1994 RICHARD HAINES PO Box &80 LoL AltoS ... with the idea. t 'el know Saturday. sincerely Hunters Francis L. Ridge state Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC (812) 838-3120 838-9843 (Recording) Enelso- news belte

others will be sent to you ASAP. Sincerely, -HULLe Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

MUFON/Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Offices: 648 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 March 30, 1995 RICHARD HAINES PO Box 880 Los AltoS, CA 94023 (415) 941-0958 Dear ... letter to Mr. Kintz asking him to do some things for us when he gets bach in Indiana from Florida this spring. I will ash for a big scale map 06 the area in question ... talked to the day after the sighting, etc. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC Enclosures: EZC run, August 31, 1995, Mongo. Sainio letter, 2-pg formletter, three enhancements

MUFON Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP : Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 March 22, 1995 JOHN KINTZ 218 Bayo Englewood, FL 34223 (813) 475-8881 Dear John ... area traversed by object during the filming phase. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC cc: Richard Haines

MUFON Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 038-9843 March 30, 1995 JOHN KINTZ 218 Bayo Englewood, FL 34223 (813) 475-8881 Dear John ... will help us a lot. Hang in there! Sincerely, - Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

flyer on my research. Sincerely, ranu. Redy Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

MUFON Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 April 20, 1995 Attn: Mark Rodeghier J. Allen Hyneh Center 6 on UFO studies ... easy reference I made notes on his letter copy. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge State Director, MUFON Indiana Director, UFOFC * Convertin nade shas

MUFON Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9943 * April 26, 1994 BRUCE ENGSTROM 1047 Moeller Rd. New Haven, IN 46774 Dear Bruce ... your schedule 0.70 situation. Incidentally, it may not happen that he will 90 to NE Indiana. I6 the Virgin Lightship Blimp on the Family Channel Blimp was in the area at the time ... times and coordinates will show. sine gey, Maure Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

Jeff never had the best negs. sincerely, Tuanu Pele Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

needed. Glad to help in any way. Sincerely, Cuau Francis L. Ridge state Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, ufofc

MUFON Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 June 1, 1995 RICHARD HAINES PO Box 880 LOS Altos ... send one as soon as I get bach. afore, Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

your help. I get nothing from MUFON. Sincerely, Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC

MUFON Mutual UFO Network, Inc. THE INDIANA GROUP Offices: 618 Davis Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Hotline: (812) 838-9843 September 14, 1995 DAVID MARTIN 70077 M103 White Pigeon, MI 49099 (616) 483-7991 Dear ... David: As you may be aware, the Mongo, Indiana sighting (8-witnesss and 4 photos ) turned out to be very important. Dr. Richard Haines in Los Altos, California, is doing the analysis on the photos ... this thing, and it was no blimp. fur Francis L. Ridge State Director, The Indiana Group, MUFON Director, UFOFC