UFORC of Pennsylvania - 2013 09

Magazine Overview

Title: PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER
Issue: 39
Date: September 2013
Publisher: UFO RESEARCH CENTER OF PENNSYLVANIA

This issue of the Pennsylvania Encounter monthly newsletter provides an overview of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania's (UFORCOP) activities and outreach. It details the types of cases they research, including UFO phenomena, paranormal events, crypto-zoology, and alien abduction cases. The newsletter emphasizes their commitment to confidentiality and their use of mobile units to cover reports within a few hours in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania.

Reporting Procedures and Contact Information

The newsletter clearly outlines the information required when reporting a UFO, strange creature, or paranormal event. This includes the reporter's name, contact details, date and time of the event, location (city, county, state), a brief description of the sighting, the number of witnesses, the proximity to the object, and its shape or appearance. Reporters are also encouraged to attach any photos, drawings, video, or EVP recordings. All submitted information is kept strictly confidential.

Contact information is provided via email for researchers across various regions, including Pennsylvania, Florida, Missouri, Poland, Georgia, Northeast Florida, Oklahoma, and Northern California. The main website is www.paufosearch.com.

Featured Content

This issue features "Cryptid Encounters" by Lon Strickler as the "Featured Book of the Month." The "Featured Site of the Month" is www.UFOCASEBOOK.COM.

Organizational Structure and Mission

The UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania is a self-funded organization that does not charge for research or investigations. They emphasize that the site is not associated with MUFON Pennsylvania or MUFON International. The second page of the newsletter showcases various regional branches and their logos, including groups from Florida, Missouri, UFO Skywatching Poland, Oklahoma, Georgia, Michigan, and Northern California, highlighting their collective effort in searching for the truth.

The organization describes itself as a group of dedicated investigators and researchers with varied backgrounds in Ufology, Abduction, Cryptozoology, and the Paranormal. They aim to share research, resources, and knowledge to enhance investigative capabilities. They offer a website reaching across the United States and many foreign countries, utilizing databases, a photo lab, and collective knowledge. They also provide a monthly newsletter and a direct connection for receiving reports. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact [email protected] to join.

Monthly Updates from Regional Groups

Florida Research Group: Reported no meetings for October.

Missouri Investigators Group (MIG): Founded in 2000, MIG aims to be a reporting venue for unusual events in Missouri, with representatives in each county. Director Barbara Becker is mentioned. They investigate UFOs, animal mutilations, Bigfoot, crop circles, and abduction reports. Contact: [email protected].

UFO Skywatching Poland: This group asks for photographs or videos of strange objects and UFOs. Contact: [email protected].

Georgia Abduction Research: This section defines the abduction phenomenon and describes typical claims, including forced medical examinations and warnings about environmental abuse. Contact: [email protected].

Northeast Florida UFology Research Group: Ann Castle, a certified UFO Investigator with over 20 years of experience, leads this group. She is also a clairvoyant specializing in aura reading and remote viewing, and assists law enforcement in criminal investigations. Her interests led to her novel, "Captured Souls." Website: www.aurareadings.com.

Oklahoma UFO Research: Headed by William Hood, this group investigates UFO activity and cattle mutilations in Oklahoma, researching both historical and present-day cases. William Hood has over twenty years of experience and a military background. Contact: [email protected].

Northern California UFO Studies Group: Directed by Devlin Rugne, this affiliate covers numerous areas in Northern California, including Alameda, San Mateo, Modoc, and many others listed. Contact: [email protected].

UFORCOP: Cold Case Unit: Based in Pennsylvania, this unit reopens and reviews unsolved cases in Ufology, Crypto Zoology, and the Paranormal. Cases in progress include the Todd Sees Case, the Kecksburg Incident, the Brown Mountain Lights, the Dyatlov Pass Incident, and Strange Creatures in Westmoreland County. They seek information on these and other cold cases. Contact: [email protected].

News from the Institute of Frontier Science

The Institute of Frontier Science offers opportunities for those writing or making reports in Ufology, and for seasoned researchers. Its founder and director is Steven S. Bass. The institute aims to educate and explore truths within the UFO genre, encouraging people to join this venture.

Paranormal Tips: The Ouija Board

This section discusses the Ouija board from a scientific perspective, attributing its movement to the ideo-motor effect, where subconscious muscle movements cause the planchette to move without the user's awareness. It explains that the belief in spirits influences the interpretation of these movements. The article references the 1890s invention of the board as a parlor game and its use in popular culture, like the film "The Exorcist." It also touches upon similar phenomena like dowsing and 'radiation detectors,' and experiments with "facilitated communication."

Pennsylvania Legends: Tuggy the Witch

This article recounts the legend of Tuggy, a slave at the Harriton House in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, dating back to 1682. Tuggy, who knew voodoo, allegedly attempted to kill her owner, Richard Harrison, first by poisoning his chocolate and then by using a wooden stake in the graveyard. The legend states she accidentally drove the stake through her dress and, believing a dead man's hand was pulling her down, died of fright.

In the News

This section presents two blog posts. The first suggests that UFOs are vehicles of God, used for abducting humans for purposes of cross-breeding or showing soul history, possibly because abductees were once aliens. The second post discusses the reality of multiple dimensions, expanding and collapsing universes, and aliens shifting between them, noting that Earth is claimed by some aliens and is considered "bug infested."

Bigfoot Argument

A list of 16 points argues against the existence of Bigfoot, focusing on the lack of physical evidence such as bodies, hair samples, or definitive photographic/video proof. A FOX NEWS POLL from September 20, 2013, shows that nationally, 45% of people do not believe in Bigfoot, while 30% do. In Pennsylvania, 50% do not believe, and only 7% do.

Crypto-Zoology Information in Pennsylvania

This section seeks information on sightings of Panthers, Mountain lions, Cougars, Thunderbirds, Large Snakes, Strange Creatures, and Bigfoot in Pennsylvania. Contact information is provided for researchers. The most reported creatures in Pennsylvania are listed as Cougar, Coyote, Wolf, Bear, Bald Eagle, and Blue Heron, while Bigfoot and Thunderbirds are listed as least reported. Notably, there were no Bigfoot or Creature reports in Pennsylvania in 2013, and no verifiable Cattle Mutilation reports.

A Chupacabra spotted and shot in Mississippi is discussed, with the explanation that such creatures are often terrestrial canines like coyotes suffering from mange or are Mexican Hair-less dogs.

Request For Assistance

UFORCOP is requesting help in expanding its database of ritualistic incidents, including Ritualistic Crimes, cult encounters, animal or human sacrifice, and suspected ritual grounds. They are also seeking reports of mysterious lights or UFO sightings near Nuclear Power Plants, Military Bases, or Airport Facilities. Information on Cattle Mutilations and UFO activity in Oklahoma is requested for the Oklahoma UFO Research Group. Reports of Paranormal Activity near Indian Burial Grounds in Pennsylvania are also sought, along with detailed maps. Additionally, they are looking for photographs of the Kecksburg / Fireball Incident of December 9, 1965. Finally, they are seeking seasoned independent researchers to join the UFORCOP CCU.

Pennsylvania Sightings Report - August 2013

This section provides a report of 60 UFO sighting reports filed for August 2013 in Pennsylvania. It lists the reporting counties and includes a bar graph showing the number of UFO sightings reported each month from January to December 2013, with August having 60 reports.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter's recurring themes revolve around UFOs, paranormal phenomena, cryptozoology, and the pursuit of truth, often framed against a backdrop of perceived censorship and "lies on the ground." The editorial stance, as indicated by the cover headline "END THE TRUTH EMBARGO!" and the quote "IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT LIGHTS IN THE SKY; IT'S ABOUT LIES ON THE GROUND," is one of actively seeking and disseminating information that may be suppressed or overlooked by mainstream sources. The organization positions itself as a source for uncovering hidden truths and encourages public participation in this endeavor. The content suggests a belief in the reality of UFOs and related phenomena, and a critical view of official narratives. The inclusion of legends and paranormal tips indicates a broad interest in unexplained phenomena beyond just UFOs.