Interview with Dale from The Mentor Ohio Paranormal Research Society (MOPRS)

In this blog entry, Paranormal Corner is interviewing Dale of MOPRS.

• Since you have a paranormal research/investigation team. Do you do this work because you actually believe in the paranormal or, are you one who needs more evidence of the paranormal and that is what you are searching for?

I am a huge believer in the paranormal I got into this work because I was convinced.. When I was a little bit younger in my early 20s a friend of mine was doing paranormal research before I even started. 

He made a bet with me he would take me to a location that was haunted. If we found any evidence of paranormal activity I would have to buy him dinner. I was in the tunnel all by myself alone in the middle of nowhere, the tunnel was dark and damp its walls slowly collapsing. In that tunnel I became a believer. I had a digital recorder with me that I had borrowed from him he explained to me that he had got EVP's from this particular Place. Putting my hands in the air I said yeah right. He told me walked to the end of the tunnel asking questions. And then after about 30 min. Walk back...I did so asking questions and trying to keep an open mind. Then 20 min. into the tunnel I heard someone whisper something near my ear. When I turn around with a flashlight that I had I saw no one. When I looked at the end of the tunnel I could clearly see my friend. So I know it wasn't him. I questioned him where he was when I entered the tunnel and when I got to the and he was clearly seen on camera he was in a different area completely where I was and there were no neighbors in that area the closest neighbor was approximately 15 miles away.


So in the middle of nowhere I heard something... We went back on his recorder and one of the questions I had asked is there anyone in this tunnel with me.. We got an EVP with the simple response of yes... My next question was.. Why are you in this tunnel?... Then I said in a joking manner like I really believe in you... The response was... We believe in you... And then the third question that I was able to gather EVP from.. Was.. Do you know my name?... And the response was yes we do.. And about 20 seconds later the name Dale class a EVP was heard... This is how I started my paranormal journey and why I have a belief that we are not alone... And we never happen our loved ones continue to communicate with us... As well as others who just want their voices heard..

• Have you ever had a paranormal experience yourself before you got into paranormal research ? If so, can you tell our readers exactly what it was that happened?

Yes actually I actually had him many experiences growing up as a kid but I didn't consider them paranormal nature.. I always thought that I saw things heard things and wish just the type of person that I misinterpreted things..when I was 10 I saw something... And even to this day I have no explanation for.. Your readers can read about it on my new blog I started paranormalunderground.blogspot.com

• As a team do you all have to agree on what is evidence and what is not and is there ever any disagreement on evidence?

Sure there are disagreements on what EVP's have said but this is normal.. You can't be a good investigator/researcher without having a disagreement on what is being said.. Each persons ears hear something different.. This is normal via the human condition.. We are not perfect.. We are human and when we leave we will continue to be human...although we may not agree on everything.. We always try to have a mutual understanding.. An understanding that okay this EVP may not be this it may be this but we still have to mark it as possibly this or possibly that...

• I am one who believes that in time, science will prove the paranormal. Do you agree with that or, do you think otherwise?

I agree with you I think it's just a matter of time before science catches up and everything that we're doing.. Will one day be categorized as a scientific study... It may not happen before my lifetime.. But I believe that science will recognize.. That what we do.. Has some sort of scientific merit.. And the research that we have done will be our future... By studying what is happening.. It might be possible one day be able to talk to a loved one directly.. Wouldn't it be amazing.. That in the future you can pick up a telephone like a cell phone today... Dial a certain number.. Or maybe a certain frequency.. And hear uncle Frank.. Say hello all.. And be able to talk to him for 20 min. 30 min. at a time... I shudder to think what the future holds.. But I'm sure of one thing the future looks very bright.. And the more teams work with each other that future grows.. I am also a firm believer in paranormal unity.. It can be done.. With that being said.. I'm part of something that is trying to do that it's called the pros family.. www.facebook.com/prosfamily.. I truly believe in my heart this is the future.. Of paranormal research unity teams working as one.. And everyone having an open mind.

• Have you ever encountered a demon in your work?

When I was a little younger I experienced something that I believe was ..demonic. But I can't say for certain..it might've been an angry spirit trying to tell me to go away.. But I guess I'll never know until I experience think like it again.. Sadly I have not since then... But I continue with an open mind that one day it may happen and if it does I am willing... And able

• Can you tell us about the strangest or scary investigation you have done to date?

There's a place here in my hometown that I truly believe is its most haunted location.. I have been to this location probably about 50 times and every single time I go I get EVP's.. The strange part about this location.. at night the location seems to some we go from a peaceful and serenity location... To a dark and mysterious vortex..we have a lot EVP's from this place.. 


And your readers are welcome to listen to the videos on YouTube www.youtube.com/moprs13 that state mentor's most haunted location.. Are from that particular case... And every time I go I am always excited to know exactly what i got.. I've invited a few teams to the location all of them had said the same thing... The location is truly haunted... The strangest thing that actually happen at this location.. Was I was alone all by myself scouting the location ahead of time and I picked up the scream.. That screen can be heard on the you tube channel.. In fact I'm going to be redoing the video for it.. That screen was anywhere between 20 and 30 seconds long... And I believe it was a scream from the people that died on the land... I heard the scream but didn't hear the very beginning of it I'll he heard the second part... And it is marked in that EVP with me saying I think I just heard a scream just now... Very odd and what I perceived to be a scream and up being a bloodcurdling scream... To this day I still get chills listening to that EVP...

• For all the folks that do not believe in life after death or the paranormal..... What would you tell them to maybe convince them of paranormal/life after death ?

What would I tell to all of those who do not believe in the paranormal?.. The answer is very simple come with me on a case... And within eight hours I will make you a believer... For those who you can't come with me I case.. Contact your local paranormal group.. And asked to be a guest.. Let the dead wake you... As I know for fact that they can

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Weekly Whisper #1: The UK Shadow Seekers

In short tell us about the UK Shadow Seekers

Managed by Steve and Susanne Taggart and assisted by Vinny Brindle, the UK Shadow Seekers (UKSS) are a Not-for-Profit, Volunteer-based team of experienced investigators, who invite the public to join them, as they investigate the history of strange occurrences reported at some of the UK’s most haunted locations and more importantly, at a reasonable price.

With a team of 16 experienced staff members, we are qualified to a high standard, including Officers covering Health and Safety, First Aid and Fire Safety.

We are also founders of KTPF (Keeping TheParanormal Friendly) Paranormal Community which also runs the events directory, Paranormal Events 4U.

What is the reason for your interest in the paranormal?

Personally to find proof of life after death, but like everyone, watching paranormal programs and films has peaked our interest and made us want to find out for ourselves.

How long have you been doing this?

The UKSS started back in 2007. Steve and I actively started to investigate the Paranormal and Spiritual field back in 2005 but collectively we have over 30 years experience within the Team.

Where are your located?

Tameside in Greater Manchester UK

Our readers would love to hear you share a key experience.

One such venue, the Roe Cross Inn in Mottram-In-Longdendale, where we had glasses being thrown. Until a census was found and we discovered that there was a landlord missing from the list of tenants mentioned on a plaque in the pub. We had picked up on a name previously and this name matched. After that, no more poltergeist activity happened, but there other things still happening there.

In your opinion what is the hot-spot of your region?

This is a very hard question to answer as any venue can be a hot-spot at any given time, but our favourite’s are Hyde Town Hall, Knottingley Town Hall and Morecambe Winter Gardens as there is always something happening.

Do you have a facebook group, website, email, or other means for those interested to reach you if they have any questions?

Our website is www.shadowseekers.co.uk where you can find out more about us, our events and other topics

Our group on Facebook at UK Shadow SeekersParanormal Group or follow us on Twitter @UKShadowSeekers.

Also at www.ktpf.co.uk where you will find a broader interest within the Paranormal including Cryptozoology and Ufology.

Any other comments, advice, words of wisdom or such you would like to share with the readers?

The trick is to always be prepared to look for an alternative reason for what is happening and if one can not be found then what you are left with must be the truth.

Warning: With Tameside’s Resident Paranormal Group your involvement during our investigations is important, as we aim to give you an insight to being a ParanormalInvestigator.

So When Booking With Us, Be Prepared.

UK Shadowseekers

www.shadowseekers.co.uk

Tameside's Resident Paranormal Group invites you to help investigate alleged haunted places, at prices you can afford. Go on... Do something hauntingly different!!!

WW#6 The Psychic Princess Märtha Louise of Norway

Princess Märtha Louise is the oldest child of King Harald V of Norway. Princess Märtha Louise has been firm on creating her own career than living out her royalty, even going as far as letting her younger brother take the throne, in spite that the rules of succession were changed in 1990 from oldest male heir to oldest heir, which offered the two royal heirs to make it count from their generation or the next. And later, when she married Ari Behn, a commoner and author of books, she accepted to no longer have the rank of Royal princess, just princess. 

As a result of pursuing a career, Princess Märtha Louise is a certified physiotherapist who has also followed a career in writing of books and readings of fairy tales. In June 2007, she came forward announcing that she is and always been a psychic. She also has always had a gift of animal affinity, and she say hers gift has grown to where it is today.

This caused quite some stir in Norway, as many residents grew up watching the Royal Princess on TV all their lives and felt having a special connection with her. In popular polls, more than half of the people believed her when she said she is a psychic and was starting up an angel school to help others unlock their inner psychic abilities. Being a psychic myself knowing that the princess had the courage to come forward and follow her own ways felt like a blessing in its own, knowing that one now shared something truly special with the princess. Märtha Louise has had these experiences all her life, even though up to that day she had not shared it in the public press. 

The Princess' Angel School is called Asarte Education, and its main focus is teaching different forms of healing, readings, unlocking your own abilities and learning how to communicate with angels.

The Official Slogan of Asarte Education is 

"Use Angels and your own power to create miracles in your life" 

http://www.astarte-education.com/eng/

Not surprisingly, the harshest fire to her came from the clergy in the Norwegian Lutheran State Church, also known as the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Norway. Some felt that since she was no preaching her own form of religion or spirituality, which in the mind of the clergy ran in direct opposition with their church, the princess denounce her membership in the State Church or face excommunication.

The Norwegian TV evangelist Jan Hanvold even declared the princess to be a agent of Hell. Princess Märtha Louise commented to this that had this been back in the middle ages, she probably would have been burned at the stake as a witch. 

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Weekly Whisper #5 Haunted Places Honolulu, Hawaii

View of Honolulu, Hawaii from Waahila Ridge

In this weeks issue of Weekly Whisper I will present some haunted places in the city of Honolulu. Honolulu is the State capital of Hawaii and the 57th biggest Metropolitan area in USA. It is located on the island of Oahu, and has it's fair share of paranormal hot spots and hauntings just please remember these places are private property and you will need permission from the owner to enter. Also remember if you bring any lava rocks with you home from Hawaii, you might end up with The curse of the Lava Rocks.

Waikiki as seen from Waahila Ridge.

Honolulu seen from the slopes of the Diamond Head Crater

The Diamond Head Crater is a popular hiking destination, and there has been some reports of UFO's there, which are possible part of secret military experiments. Also there is a Diamond Head cliff were babies cry

The Diamond Crater as seen from Waikiki.

Waipahu Street

The sound of night marchers and distant drums are sometimes reported to be heard here, said to be originated from the bloody battles from when King Kamehameha I invaded Oahu back in 1795.

The Biomedical Building, University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus, Honolulu.

The University of Hawaii in the Manoa Valley has many known hauntings, ranging from Nightmarchers (Huaka'i Pō) eternal janitors in the various buildings to former students that still wall the rooms and dorms of what used to be their day to day place of being in life.

Hilton Hawaiian Village
Said to be haunted by a woman in red, and thought to be the ghost of Pele the volcano goddess. Pele has from other locations thought to appear in many different forms ranging from a young girl, old lady or a woman with flaming red hair, and usually dressed in red.

Pearl Harbor, world famous from the attack that brought USA into World War II,  the base at Pearl Harbor has many places still haunted to this day, with many sightings and sounds especially footsteps.

'Iolani Palace, Downtown Honolulu.

'Iolani Palace, The Palace was built in 1879-1882 in Downtown Honolulu, only a decade before the monarchy was overthrown in 1893. The 'Iolani Palace is known for people seeing shadows both inside and around the Palace grounds. Guards often also report hearing footsteps.

The Dole Cannery Signature Theaters
Built on the site of an ancient temple, at one time a bus filled with children crashed here, the voices from all the children that died here can still be heard.

Other excellent stories from Hawaii
A Haunted Condo-building in Waikiki
The Barking Dogs at Waimanalo
The Menehune of Waimanalo
The Leprechaun like 'E'epa on the Island of Kauai
S.K.I. REPORT #20091106-04 WHAT I REALLY WANT TO KNOW

http://www.to-hawaii.com/haunted-hawaii/oahu.php and here http://oahughosttours.com

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Weekly Whisper #4 Terry Dietrich

Tell Us About Terry Dietrich.

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I love photography,  I have for a very long time.  I got involved with the paranormal about 7 yrs ago. I was at the Jenny Wade house in Gettysburg, Pa and got some Orbs in a photo. There was a medium there and I ask her about them. From there one thing led to another and we became very good friends and, I learned a lot from her. The more I learn, the more open I became and my interest also grew. I now go to Gettysburg just about every weekend and go on a investigation just about every Saturday night with one group or another.

Please Tell Us About Some Of The Experiences You’ve  Had

One experience I had was a Sat. night at Devils Den. It's a big pile of boulders on the battlefield. My wife and I were walking around and three ladies past by they had black hupe skirts on and black bonnets, carrying lanterns with candles in. As they past I waited until I thought they could not hear and ask my wife if she noticed anything odd. She said no but ask why I said that, I told her not one of the ladies were living. I can sometimes pick up on that. We turned and the ladies were just standing there staring at us. It was a look I'll never forget.  I know there was no way they could have heard me. As we walked around people were talking about these ladies saying they would not show up in a photo and if you got near them they just vanished in thin air. 

Devil's Den at the Battlefield: Ladies and Orb

I did get a photo with one of the Lady's (above) You see one lady standing there and the lantern on the ground. Later two of the ladies were walking in front of us and I took a pic only the flame from the candle showed up. If you look where the ladies should be there is a orb (below) I have had many things happen but that night was very strange.

Devil's Den at the Battlefield

Sach's Bridge - Walking Apparition

One place I go too a lot is Sach's bridge it's just out of town. It's a covered bridge that was here during the war there have been many sightings and evps, all forms of paranormal things happen at the bridge. Two photos that are among my favorites are from there. I got this figure on the bridge walking in front of me (above) and a horse with a rider going in the bridge (below)

Sach's Bridge - Horse with Rider

In the area that I live in Gettysburg is a very hot spot. People ask all the time where is the best place on the battlefield to get something paranormal to happen. I really don't think there is one place better than a other. I believe if you just go out looking, keep a open mind, show respect and have patience and, any where is good.

Can You Tell Us A Little About The Equipment That You Use.

My equipment is very simple. First Is a open mind. I believe that is very important. If you’re with a group or alone. Also have respect for those around you living and in spirit and for your surroundings try to leave things the way you found them. Cameras I use a Nikon D50,Canon SD1200 IS, and a Olympus D-535.I also use a Olympus WS400-S recorder,  I use a K2 meter now and then. The most used piece I have is my Dowsing rods there cheap and very useful. You really don't need to spend a lot. You can use a cheap point and shoot I've even used disposable and had results.

Do You Have A Web site Or Web Page That You can Be  Reached At ?

For those interested I have a Facebook page @ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=759249263 and I'm also on MySpace @ http://www.myspace.com/peaveydude 

What Would Tell Someone Who Wants To Get Started

With Paranormal Photography Or Paranormal Investigations In General?

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As I mentioned earlier I think the most important thing to have are; a open mind, respect and, patience. Just go out and have a good time. Most people I run into are very friendly.

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Weekly Whisper #3 Peach State Paranormal Investigations (PSPI)

The Peach State Paranormal Investigations Team (PSPI)

Introduction

Peach State Paranormal Investigations (PSPI), located in Warner Robins, Georgia, was Founded by Warren Hammond along with his wife, Patricia, and Group Manager, Joni Clements. Having been active in other groups, they felt it was time to forge ahead and branch out on their own. 

Bringing combined experience of several years to the table, PSPI founders have worked hard to build a mature, cohesive, professional team that together investigate “all things paranormal” in Central Georgia. With a strong Investigator-in-Training program in place we are also working on building strong investigators for the future.

Like everyone else, PSPI members have all had experiences that they can’t explain. Interest in the unknown, personal loss, unexplained occurrences and the search for answers all drive the PSPI Team Members in their love for investigating the paranormal.

Story, sneak-peak, investigation
Peach State Paranormal Investigations is very excited about some upcoming events ! The biggest is that we are hosting a couple of investigators from Scotland. Darren and Graeme investigate with “The Elite Paranormal Investigators” and we are most excited to have them join us for a full, fun-packed week while we investigate -and we have a full packed schedule to cover from Private Residences, Huge Historic Site and a few Cemeteries! This is Paranormal Cooperation at its finest! 


Hot Spot: The Windsor Hotel in Americus Georgia. The PSPI Team recently held an investigation at this beautiful, historic site and were not disappointed with the evidence we collected. From Photos to EVP’s and a colorful past this location would be a delight for any team to investigate.


Sharing of sites & contact information
Right now, you can find out team on Facebook by looking under
Peach State Paranormal Investigations 

Peach State Paranormal Investigations 
We are also working on a website – which should be up soon.

We can also be contacted anytime at: peachstatepi@cox.net

Final tag-line
Paranormal Investigation is a little off the beaten path of what most consider “normal” activities. We are not Kooks or oddballs – we are real people – just like YOU - that are searching for answers. We are just doing what everyone talks about with their most trusted friend - looking for answers to unusual or Paranormal Experiences.

PSPI is always here for our clients. If you have questions, concerns or need our assistance – please contact us using the information above. We provide confidential services free of charge.



Editors Note: Saddly enough Joni Clemets which we were in communication with for this entry on PSPI was found dead in her own home in February of 2011. May her memory rest in peace.

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Weekly Whisper #2: Paranormal Corner

Hello everybody, welcome to the second number of The Weekly Whisper, our goal is to present one paranormal investigator team, Paranormal-VIP or Paranormal Group or such each Wednesday.

If you would like your paranormal group, team, magazine or even paranormal related stuff like a book, let us know and will would work on getting you up in the Weekly Whisper.

If you missed out on our Premiere Number you could check it out at this link : http://paranormal-corner.blogspot.com/2010/08/weekly-whisper-1-uk-shadow-seekers.html

The Square of the Town of Gettysburg 

Q: In short tell us about yourself,

A: My name is Gary Poole Johansen, I am the founder of the Paranormal Corner and I am from Gettysburg, Pa. Thanks to the battle of Gettysburg it is One of the most haunted towns in America, I have also experienced a lot off different paranormal events in many different states, and a few other countries, I built up a network of other with interest in the paranormal and with their help put it into this blog [Paranormal Corner].

Mysterious Light Spiral over Tromsø, Norway, 

another placed I have lived in my life

Q: what is the reason for your interest in the paranormal?

A: Growing up in Gettysburg and knowing the town and area like I do and, being out on the battlefield and experiencing lot of unexplainable activities there as my friends and I were, I have seen my share of apparitions and have had many paranormal experiences during my life time.

Q: How long have you been doing this?

A: I have actually just started putting all mine and my friends experiences together in this for a few months now. I am happy to say that response to it has been awesome.

Q:Where are your located?

A: I now live in Waikiki, Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, in the island state of Hawaii.

Waikiki, Honolulu

Q:Our readers would love to hear you share one of your key experiences in the field.

A: Well, to be honest, while at the Rose farm and Devil's Den on the Gettysburg battle field, I have been touched and had my clothes tuged on and I have seen apparitions at both places as well. In Hawaii, I have experienced things too, like while I was working as a security guard for this one condo. (A haunted Condo-building in Waikiki)

Q: In your opinion where is the hotspot in the field of paranormality?

A: I had the good fortune to be born and raised in one of the most haunted towns in America. Good ole Gettysburg, Pa. There are many many haunted places across America but, for me, Gettysburg is the place.

Gettysburg Battlefield

Q: Do you have a facebook group, website, email, or other means of potential costumers and clients reaching you if they have any questions.

A: As mentioned before, this blog the Paranormal Corner, and also our Paranormal Corner Facebook Group. I am also available through email at waikikiblogboi@gmail.com

Q: Any other comments, advice, words of wisdom or such you would like to share with the readers?

A: Well, I would say to them if they want to get involved in the paranormal study at all, to read all they can about it and learn as much as they can.

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