PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER

Magazine Overview

Title: PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER
Subtitle: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Publisher: UFO RESEARCH CENTER OF PENNSYLVANIA (UFORCOP)
Issue Date: JULY 2014
Issue Number: 49
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of the Pennsylvania Encounter newsletter focuses on the ongoing research and activities of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania (UFORCOP). The organization dedicates itself to researching UFO phenomena, paranormal events, cryptozoology, and alien abduction cases, while explicitly stating they do not comment on other groups' investigative results. UFORCOP operates with two fully equipped mobile units stationed in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania, enabling them to respond to reports quickly.

Group Update and Research Focus

The newsletter highlights a specific request for information regarding Mothman sightings in the Lancaster County area, directing interested parties to contact [email protected] or Lon Strickler at phantomsandmonsters.com. A significant portion of the newsletter is dedicated to instructing the public on how to report UFO, strange creature, or paranormal events. It emphasizes the need for detailed information, including name, contact number or email, 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, its shape or appearance, and any attached photos, drawings, video, or EVP recordings. All submitted information is treated as strictly confidential.

Featured Content

This issue features "Left at East Gate" by Larry Warren and Peter Robbins as the "Featured Book of the Month." The "Featured Site of the Month" is www.ARCANERADIO.COM. A notice clarifies that this site is not associated with MUFON Pennsylvania or MUFON International.

Crypto-History and Legends

The "Crypto-History" section delves into the Pennsylvania Black Forest region, known historically as the "Forbidden Land," and its association with "thunderbirds." An account from Mrs. Elvira Ellis Coats in the 1840s is mentioned, along with a farmer's sighting in 1892 of a large bird near Centerville, described as grey, upright, and potentially 6-8 feet tall. The "Pennsylvania Legends" section recounts the local legend of "Hexenkopf," a hill in eastern Pennsylvania named for a witch who allegedly placed a curse on her neighbors and was later hanged, with her spirit said to wander the hill seeking vengeance.

Crypto-Zoology Information

Information on sightings of Panthers, Mountain lions, Cougars, Thunderbirds, Large Snakes, Strange Creatures, and Bigfoot in Pennsylvania is solicited. Contact information for researchers such as [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] is provided. The newsletter notes that "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof that they are true." It lists the most reported creatures in Pennsylvania as Cougar, Coyote, Wolf, Bear, and Bald Eagle, while Bigfoot and Thunderbirds are listed as least reported. Notably, there were no Bigfoot & Creature Reports in Pennsylvania in 2013, and no reports of Cattle Mutilation in the state that could be located or verified.

UFORCOP: Cold Case Unit and Sightings Reports

The "Cold Case Unit" of UFORCOP is presented as a team of independent investigators reopening and reviewing 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 seeks pertinent information on these cases via [email protected]. The newsletter also includes a comprehensive list of "Pennsylvania Sightings Report - July 2014," detailing 74 sighting reports filed for the month of June 2014 across numerous Pennsylvania counties.

Request for Assistance

UFORCOP actively seeks assistance in various research areas. They are looking for information on ritualistic crimes, cult encounters, animal or human sacrifice, and suspected ritual grounds for their cult activity database. They also request reports of mysterious lights or UFO sightings near Nuclear Power Plants, Military Bases, or Airport Facilities, directing inquiries to [email protected]. Information regarding Cattle Mutilations and UFO activity in Oklahoma can be sent to William Hood at [email protected]. Reports of paranormal activity near Indian Burial Grounds or areas where Indigenous peoples encamped in Pennsylvania are also sought, with a request for detailed maps. Additionally, UFORCOP is looking for photographs of Military Trucks and Equipment, along with personnel, from the Kecksburg / Fireball Incident of December 9, 1965, in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, directing inquiries to [email protected]. The newsletter also invites seasoned independent researchers to join the UFORCOP CCU in Pennsylvania and other states.

Editorial Stance and Conclusion

The newsletter features a powerful quote: "IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT LIGHTS IN THE SKY; IT'S ABOUT LIES ON THE GROUND" and the slogan "ENDING UFO CENSORSHIP WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING // SEEK THE TRUTH." It emphasizes the importance of religion, science, politics, law, media, government, academia, the military, and world culture in understanding the truth. 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." The newsletter concludes with a copyright notice for 2009-2014 and a disclaimer regarding the accuracy and liability of information provided on their website.

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 cryptozoological creatures within Pennsylvania. There is a strong emphasis on citizen reporting, data collection, and the pursuit of truth, particularly in uncovering what the publication terms "UFO censorship" and "lies on the ground." The editorial stance is one of active investigation, seeking public assistance, and promoting transparency in research, while maintaining strict confidentiality for informants. The organization positions itself as self-funded and independent, not charging for its services.