PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER

Magazine Overview

Title: PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER
Issue: 65
Date: November 2015
Publisher: UFO RESEARCH CENTER OF PENNSYLVANIA

This issue of the Pennsylvania Encounter monthly newsletter focuses on the ongoing research and investigation activities of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania (UFORCOP). The publication details the center's efforts in documenting and analyzing reports of UFOs, paranormal phenomena, and crypto-zoological creatures.

UFORCOP Operations and Updates

The newsletter highlights that UFORCOP operates two fully equipped mobile units stationed in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania, enabling them to respond to reports within a few hours. A significant update concerns the completion of an expedition to Clearfield County, PA, to investigate reports of unknown bi-pedal creatures. The group plans a return trip in early Spring to further map the area and document any encountered strangeness. They are actively seeking information on unknown creature sightings in several Pennsylvania counties, including Clearfield, Cambria, Blair, Cumberland, Schuylkill, and Butler.

Reporting Incidents

UFORCOP provides clear instructions for individuals wishing to report a UFO, strange creature, or paranormal event. Interested parties are encouraged to send an email or use the website's contact form, ensuring they include essential details such as name, contact phone number or email, date and time of the event, precise location (city, county, state), a brief description of the sighting, the number of witnesses, the proximity to the object, its shape and appearance, and any accompanying photos, drawings, video, or EVP recordings. All submitted information is treated as strictly confidential.

Featured Content

This issue features "THE SS BROTHERHOOD OF THE BELL" by Joseph P. Farrell as the "FEATURED BOOK OF THE MONTH." Additionally, "THEOBJECTREPORT.COM" is highlighted as the "FEATURED SITE OF THE MONTH." A notice clarifies that UFORCOP is self-funded, does not charge for research, and is not associated with MUFON Pennsylvania or MUFON International.

Pennsylvania Legends and Crypto-zoology

The newsletter includes a section on "PENNSYLVANIA LEGENDS," detailing local folklore and alleged paranormal occurrences. Stories featured include the Olde Salt Restaurant in Saltsburg, the 'Doctor Weir's House Call' in Philadelphia, and the 'Peddler's Grave' in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County. The "CRYPTO-ZOOLOGY INFORMATION IN PENNSYLVANIA" section invites anyone with information on sightings of Panthers, Mountain lions, Cougars, Thunderbirds, Large Snakes, Strange Creatures, and Bigfoot to contact specific researchers.

News & Updates: Expeditions and Publications

Upcoming and ongoing expeditions are announced, with UFORCOP, Phantoms and Monsters Fortean Research Team, and others planning to converge on Clearfield, Blair, and Cambria Counties to investigate bi-pedal creature sightings. The first phase of these expeditions has begun in Clearfield County. Readers are also directed to visit J.A.A.R. (Journal of Abnormal Abduction Research) on Facebook and its webpage.

UFORCOP: Cold Case Unit

The "UFORCOP: COLD CASE UNIT" is presented as a division based in Pennsylvania with independent investigators across several states, dedicated to 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 notes that many questions remain unanswered in these cases and seeks pertinent information from the public.

Pennsylvania Sightings Report - Nov 2015

A comprehensive list of counties in Pennsylvania is provided, indicating that 11 sighting reports were filed for the month of October 2015. Additionally, there were 3 out-of-state reports (Tennessee, Montana, Florida) and 2 out-of-country reports (New Zealand, Mexico).

Request for Assistance

UFORCOP is seeking assistance in expanding its database of ritualistic incidents, requesting information on Ritualistic Crimes, personal accounts of cult encounters, animal or human sacrifice, and suspected ritual grounds. All information provided is strictly confidential. They are also looking for reports of mysterious lights or UFO sightings near Nuclear Power Plants, Military Bases, or Airport Facilities, as well as information on Creature Sightings in specific areas of Clearfield County and Penfield. Reports of paranormal activity in or around Indian Burial Grounds or areas where Indigenous peoples encamped are also sought, along with detailed maps. Furthermore, UFORCOP is requesting photographs of Military Trucks and Equipment related to the Kecksburg / Fireball Incident of December 9, 1965. The organization is also seeking seasoned independent researchers to join the UFORCOP CCU.

"Sky Watch" and "End the Truth Embargo!"

The "SKY WATCH" section encourages readers to keep their eyes on the sky and provides the website www.UFORCOP.com for filing sightings reports. A prominent quote, "IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT LIGHTS IN THE SKY; IT'S ABOUT LIES ON THE GROUND," with the tagline "END THE TRUTH EMBARGO!" and "ENDING UFO CENSORSHIP WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING // SEEK THE TRUTH," is featured, emphasizing a belief in government censorship and the need for transparency. The quote is followed by a list of areas of focus: RELIGION, SCIENCE, POLITICS, LAW, MEDIA, GOVERNMENT, ACADEMIA, THE MILITARY, and WORLD CULTURE.

Another quote, "WHEN ALL THE EVIDENCE SAYS IT IS TRUE AND NONE SAYS IT IS FALSE, IT IS TRUE," is attributed to Butch Witkowski, FFSC., Director of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania and Member of the Institute of Frontier Science.

Disclaimer and Copyright

The newsletter concludes with a disclaimer stating that UFORCOP provides its website as a service and is not responsible for damages arising from its use. It also notes that while the information is periodically updated, no guarantee is given of its completeness or up-to-dateness. UFORCOP is not responsible for the accuracy or content of external websites linked from their site. The copyright for the content is held by UFORCOP, 2009-2015.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of unexplained phenomena, including UFOs, paranormal activity, and crypto-zoology, with a strong emphasis on gathering evidence and public participation. The editorial stance appears to be one of active research, a commitment to uncovering the truth, and a critical view of potential government censorship regarding UFO information, as suggested by the "End the Truth Embargo!" slogan. The organization positions itself as a dedicated research entity, self-funded and focused on detailed case analysis and historical cold cases.