OHIO CROP FORMATION
at legendary SERPENT MOUND
Also near site of alleged UFO sighting
This morning I had visited a mysterious 'crop formation' that has recently been found in a portion of Southern Ohio -the exact location I will not disclose out of respect for the continuing investigation and also as per request by a neighboring resident and possible owner of the property; who has stated that she doesn't want "a convention of UFO nutcases destroying all her soybeans."
NOTE: A week after this report was prepared, the location of the formation (Serpent Mound) was released by The People's Defender Newspaper, see below
The large formation, an oval shaped flattened area accompanied by several projecting 'spikes' that arch around it, is in a field of soybean - which is a rare crop for a formation to appear in. Already working the site at the time of my arrival was Jeffrey Wilson and two others, Roger and Ted. Apparently Roger had already overflown the site earlier this morning and has obtained aerial photos.
It is unclear how news of this formation has spread so rapidly, having just heard of it myself late last night from telephone advisement by Nancy Talbott of BLT Research, Cambridge, Massachusettes.
I found it difficult to negotiate through the field as the standing crop was midway between waste and shoulder-length in places, one tends to raise his or her arms above their head to plod their way through the field. This, plus the tortuous conditions due to the recent heat caused me to wonder how anyone could 'make' this formation. Of course I am no specialist in crop circles and am aware that just about anything can be done, but I can add that the nearby resident who I spoke with declared firmly that there had been "absolutely nobody in that field at all" and has no idea how the formation came to be.
From the road and even standing near the formation, I had no real appreciation for it. Upon looking at the notes, diagrams and measurements made by Jeffrey Wilson, I could then appreciate this formation and how it might look from the air. I will look forward to reading his report on this formation at http://www.cropcirclenews.com , and Wilson informed that he is utilizing 2-GPS units in his investigation. As I was leaving, cars were pulling up and numerous other folks were arriving on the scene, many of them with cameras and tripods. I had a perception that there was a good deal more 'activity' taking place than should have been and was hoping all this business would not impede or distract Wilson's investigation.
This formation has appeared within less than 30-miles of Hillsboro, Ohio, and there are early indications that the formation was first spotted last Sunday, August 24, 2003.
This Hillsboro, Ohio location is of significance due to an ongoing investigation by MUFON's Donnie Blessing of a UFO sighting there on Friday, August 22. The UFO was described as having rotating white lights. Donnie has interviewed the primary claimant and has also made inquiries with area law enforcement regarding this UFO complaint. I talked with Donnie by telephone this afternoon and she agrees that the location of the sighting and the crop formation is interesting and Donnie also advises that her report on the Hillsboro, Ohio UFO sighting is pending, and will be posted at http://home.fuse.net/ufo when complete.
I have ground-level photos of the formation taken with my digital camera and I will make them available online at http://home.fuse.net/ufo , check the site for updates.
FILED,
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2003
KENNY YOUNG
Investigators standing in the Crop Circle
As per official notice by Jeffrey Wilson, the word is now 'out' regarding the location of the Ohio formation. Many will take special interest that this formation has appeared opposite of Ohio's famous 'Serpent Mound' in Adams County. Enclosed below is a newspaper article from the People's Defender of West Union, Ohio. - ky
Thu, Sep 04, 2003 04:15 AM
Aliens or hoax: crop circles appear in Peebles soybean field
By TROY JOLLY AND CALEB GROOMS
The People's Defender: West Union, OH
A strange design found in a soybean field across from the entrance to Serpent Mound on State Route 73 near Locust Grove remains under investigation. The design was found on the property of Molly Williams, a resident of Dayton.
The design, designated as a crop circle, was first seen by Delsey Knoechelman, of Peebles, on Sunday, Aug. 24 around 11 a.m. Knoechelman stated that the creation was not there on Saturday as she inspected the fields in the area for flood damage. She returned to her home where she contacted the Adams County Sheriff's office and then returned to the site with family. Knoechelman's father, Jim McKenzie, inspected the site with a metal detector, where he found several different metallic levels and minerals in the outlining circle. According to McKenzie, one circle had higher concentrated levels of minerals than did the others.
Jeff Wilson, an independent crop circle investigator from Dexter, Mich., documented slightly higher radiation levels inside the design, as well as slightly higher electrical and magnetic fields than those outside of the marking. The plants inside the cirles have been swirled to the ground and have sustained heat damage. According to Wilson, it is more difficult to analyze markings such as the ones found at the site because there have only been an estimated 10 reported markings in soybeans in the United States.
"I obligated myself to not release the location of the markings," said Wilson. He did however share his personal feelings about the markings found. "Based on plant damage, it is my belief that the design in this field is authentic."
Douglas McIlwain, president of the American Society of Dowsers, reported abnormality in the field. "I believe the design is pointing towards Serpent Mound, either to the head or tail of the effigy," said McIlwain.
Wilson, McIlwain and Roger Sugden, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., analyzed the field, taking with them crop and soil samples. The findings have not been returned. However, they did note that there were no tracks leading to the marking.
The design consists of several markings. The smaller circles on the sides of the design measure 12' in diameter with the larger bottom circle measuring 16'. The total design measures 300' in diameter.
David Garvin, of West Union, said, "The markings in the crop and tail of Serpent Mound are similar."
According to the Adams County Sheriff's office, there was no unusual activity reported on the morning of Aug. 24.
"Anyone caught on the property will be charged with trespassing and may be arrested," said deputy Shawn Cooley.
History shows that very few crop circles have been made in soybeans. The majority of markings have been found in vegetable crops, corn fields, grass, wheat, and even groves of trees.
This isn't first questionable event in the county. It was reported in The People's Defender that on the evening of Oct. 17, 1973, three Adams County deputies and one West Union Police officer encountered an unusual object in the sky on Chaparral Road in West Union and later hovering between State Route 41 and 125 near Panhandle. The men described the object as having pulsating red, green, blue and white lights and claimed it would "zig-zag in a very tight circle" throughout the sky. Highland, Ross and Scioto County deputies also reported seeing the object.
In relation to the most recent happening, McIlwain reported that eye-witnesses have encountered "earth lights" since the design was found. These orange, glowing spheres measure five feet in diameter and are common after crop circles have been formed.
A final report of the findings of the investigation is due to be released in October. Anyone discovering additional field circles or markings is encouraged to contact Wilson. He can be reached at (734) 891-2689.
END OF ARTICLE