PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER

Magazine Overview

Title: PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER
Issue: 47
Date: May 2014
Publisher: UFO RESEARCH CENTER OF PENNSYLVANIA (UFORCOP)
Type: Monthly Newsletter

This issue of the Pennsylvania Encounter newsletter from May 2014 provides an update on the activities and research of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania (UFORCOP). The organization focuses on investigating UFO phenomena, paranormal events, crypto-zoology, and alien abduction cases. They emphasize that they do not comment on other groups' investigative results and encourage direct contact for any issues.

UFORCOP Operations and Updates

UFORCOP operates with two fully equipped mobile units stationed in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania, enabling them to respond to reports within a few hours. A significant update mentions a UFORCOP Research Team preparing for a second investigation of the Brown Mountain Lights in North Carolina, with dates and locations to be posted on the UFORCOP Blog.

Reporting a Sighting

The newsletter provides clear instructions on how to report a UFO, strange creature, or paranormal event. Interested individuals are asked to send an email or use the website's contact form, including their name, contact phone number or email, date and time of the event, location (city, county, state), a brief description of the sighting, the 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 and Featured Content

Contact information for UFORCOP researchers is listed by state, including Pennsylvania, Florida, Missouri, Poland, Georgia, Northeast Florida, Oklahoma, Northern California, Utah, and Michigan. An international contact for the UFO Research Group, UK, is also provided. The issue features "ONCE UPON A MISSING TIME" by Philip Mantle as the 'Featured Book of the Month' and 'PABIGFOOTSOCIETY.COM' as the 'Featured Site of the Month'. A notice clarifies that UFORCOP does not accept donations, is self-funded, and does not charge for research, and that this site is not associated with MUFON Pennsylvania or MUFON International.

In the News

This section details the Ambient Monitoring Program (AMP), a scientific research project previously supported by MUFON and other organizations, which focused on data collection for five years and concluded in 2008. More information on the AMP project is available in the 3rd issue of the Journal of Abnormal Abduction Research (J.A.A.R.).

Paranormal Tips - Hotspots

This segment discusses the importance of thoroughly testing explanations for paranormal phenomena, cautioning against stopping research as soon as a seemingly natural explanation is found. It stresses that science requires exhaustive testing against evidence to find the correct explanation.

Crypto-Zoology Information in Pennsylvania

UFORCOP is seeking information on sightings of various creatures in Pennsylvania, including Panthers, Mountain lions, Cougars, Thunderbirds, Large Snakes, Strange Creatures, and Bigfoot. Contact information for specific researchers is provided. The section notes that while Cougar, Coyote, Wolf, Bear, Bald Eagle, and Blue Heron are the most reported creatures, Bigfoot and Thunderbirds are the least reported, with no Bigfoot or creature reports in 2013. It also states that no reports of Cattle Mutilation in Pennsylvania could be located or verified.

Pennsylvania Legends: Bloody Mary

A retelling of the 'Bloody Mary' legend, originating from mid-state Pennsylvania, about an old crone accused of witchcraft and blamed for disappearing children. The story culminates in her being burned at the stake, after which she allegedly curses anyone who mentions her name while looking in a mirror, promising to return and claim their soul.

Available Now: J.A.A.R.

The Journal of Abnormal Abduction Research (J.A.A.R.) is advertised as available now, with a webpage for more details.

UFORCOP: Cold Case Unit

The Cold Case Unit is described as a team of independent investigators and researchers in multiple states 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. The unit notes that many questions remain unanswered in these cases and seeks pertinent information from the public. Contact is directed to [email protected].

Pennsylvania Sightings Report - April 2014

This section lists 51 sighting reports filed for the month of April 2014, categorized by county across Pennsylvania. All information is strictly confidential.

Request for Assistance

UFORCOP is requesting public assistance in expanding its database of ritualistic incidents, including ritualistic crimes, cult encounters, animal/human sacrifice, and suspected ritual grounds. They also seek 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, as is information on paranormal activity near Indian Burial Grounds in Pennsylvania. Additionally, they are seeking photographs of military trucks and equipment from the Kecksburg / Fireball Incident of December 9, 1965. The newsletter also seeks seasoned independent researchers to join the UFORCOP CCU. All information provided is strictly confidential.

Sky Watch

This section encourages readers to 'Keep Your Eyes in the Sky' and provides the website www.UFORCOP.com for filing a sightings report.

Editorial Stance and Quotes

The newsletter features a prominent quote: "IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT LIGHTS IN THE SKY; IT'S ABOUT LIES ON THE GROUND" followed by "ENDING UFO CENSORSHIP WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING // SEEK THE TRUTH". It also includes the categories RELIGION | SCIENCE | POLITICS | LAW | MEDIA | GOVERNMENT | ACADEMIA | THE MILITARY | WORLD CULTURE, emphasizing "WE, THE PEOPLE, HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD". Another quote attributed to Butch Witkowski, 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 recurring themes in this issue revolve around the investigation and documentation of unexplained phenomena, including UFOs, paranormal events, and crypto-zoology. UFORCOP positions itself as a dedicated research organization, emphasizing scientific rigor, confidentiality, and the pursuit of truth, particularly in the context of what they perceive as 'UFO censorship'. The editorial stance is one of active investigation, public engagement, and a belief in the power of the people to uncover hidden truths. The newsletter promotes transparency in their research methods while maintaining strict confidentiality for sources.