PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER

Magazine Overview

Title: PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER
Issue: 42
Date: December 2013
Publisher: UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania (UFORCOP)
Type: Monthly Newsletter

Content Summary

This issue of the Pennsylvania Encounter newsletter from the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania (UFORCOP) announces the launch of their newly redesigned website on January 1st, 2014, with the goal of becoming more active and building a stronger UFO community. The newsletter emphasizes UFORCOP's commitment to researching UFO phenomena, paranormal events, crypto-zoology, and alien abduction cases, stating they do not comment on other groups' findings.

Reporting an Event

Readers are encouraged to report UFO, strange creature, or paranormal events by emailing researchers or using the website's contact form. Essential information required includes: name, contact phone number or email, date and time of event, location (city, county, state), a brief description of the sighting, number of witnesses, proximity to the object, object's shape or appearance, and any attached photos, drawings, video, or EVP recordings. All submitted information is kept strictly confidential.

Contact Information

Contact details are provided for researchers in various locations, including Pennsylvania, Florida, Missouri, Poland, Georgia, Northeast Florida, Oklahoma, Northern California, and Utah, with specific email addresses for each region.

Featured Content

The "Featured Book of the Month" is "CAPTURED, THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL STORY" by Kathleen Marden and Stanton Friedman. The "Featured Site of the Month" is LEGENDHUNTERS.ORG.

UFORCOP Operations

UFORCOP operates with two fully equipped mobile units in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania to respond to reports quickly. They explicitly state that they do not accept donations, are self-funded, and do not charge for research or investigations. They also clarify that their site is not associated with MUFON Pennsylvania or MUFON International.

Pennsylvania Legends and Paranormal Tips

The newsletter includes a section on "Pennsylvania Legends," detailing the story of "The Ape Boy Of the Chester Swamps," a creature said to have roamed the swamps in the late 19th century. A section on "Paranormal Tips" warns about potential physical dangers investigators might face, such as environmental hazards or interactions with entities, advising caution and preparation.

Crypto-Zoology Information

Information is sought regarding sightings of Panthers, Mountain lions, Cougars, Thunderbirds, Large Snakes, Strange Creatures, and Bigfoot in Pennsylvania. Specific researchers are listed for contact.

Coming Soon

A new publication, "JAAR - JOURNAL OF ALIEN ABDDUCTION RESEARCH," is announced, with a launch date of March 1, 2014.

UFORCOP: Cold Case Unit

The Cold Case Unit (CCU) is highlighted, comprising independent investigators and researchers who reopen and review unsolved cases in Ufology, Crypto Zoology, and the Paranormal. Cases of interest include the Todd Sees Case (Northumberland, PA), the Kecksburg Incident (Kecksburg, PA), the Brown Mountain Lights (Morganton, NC), the Dyatlov Pass Incident (Dyatlov Pass, RU), and Strange Creatures in Westmoreland County, PA. They are seeking information on these and other cold cases, and also looking for seasoned independent researchers to join the CCU.

Pennsylvania Sightings Report - November 2013

A report details 96 UFO sighting reports filed for November 2013 across various Pennsylvania counties. A bar graph shows the number of UFO sightings reported monthly from February to November 2013, with November having the highest number at 96.

Request for Assistance

UFORCOP is requesting assistance in expanding their database of ritualistic incidents, including ritualistic crimes, personal accounts of 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 regarding Cattle Mutilations and UFO activity in Oklahoma is requested for their Oklahoma UFO Research Group. Reports of Paranormal Activity in or around 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. The newsletter reiterates that all information is strictly confidential.

Sky Watch

The "Sky Watch" initiative encourages the public to "Keep Your Eyes in the Sky" and provides the website www.PAUFOSearch.com to file a sightings report.

Notable Quotes and Editorial Stance

The issue features a prominent quote: "IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT LIGHTS IN THE SKY; IT'S ABOUT LIES ON THE GROUND" followed by "END THE TRUTH EMBARGO! ENDING UFO CENSORSHIP WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING // SEEK THE TRUTH." This is followed by a list of areas of focus: RELIGION | SCIENCE | POLITICS | LAW | MEDIA | GOVERNMENT | ACADEMIA | THE MILITARY | WORLD CULTURE. Another quote attributed to Butch Witkowski, FFSC., Director of UFORCOP, states: "WHEN ALL THE EVIDENCE SAYS IT IS TRUE AND NONE SAYS IT IS FALSE, IT IS TRUE."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes the investigation of UFOs, paranormal phenomena, and cryptozoology, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based research and the pursuit of truth. There is a strong undercurrent of challenging official narratives and censorship, as indicated by the cover headline and the focus on "cold cases." UFORCOP positions itself as a dedicated research organization that is self-funded and provides its services to the public free of charge, while maintaining strict confidentiality for all information received. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, encouraging public participation in reporting sightings and contributing to the collective understanding of these phenomena.