Spectre Spotlight

May 2012

Glory Haunt Hounds

Monthly Paranormal Newsletter

Edition 3

Keeping the spirits alive!

In the news! The Greenfield Recorder, Greenfield MA published an article in the Friday, May 4, 2012 edition regarding GHHs desire to investigate their local high school. The article was written by Chris Collins, and speaks to the significance of a recent town vote which was in favor to rebuild the school. A major victory for the town of Greenfield! Though the majority of the 66 million dollar project will be funded by the state, but there is much fund raising left to do! Thats where GHH comes in! If youre wondering the connection; GHH Administrative Manager and Investigator, Cathy Chabot is a former Greenfield resident and 1989 graduate from Greenfield High. This is why GHH has been following the towns progress for several months. A portion of the article, pertaining to GHH reads: A group of paranormal investigators from the group Glory Haunt Hounds plans to approach the committee about the possibility of doing an afterhours inspection of the GHS building before the wrecking ball hits next spring. Continued on back page Feature Writer Richard Senate In this edition:
In the news!!! Feature Writer Richard Senate GHH Exclusive Interview, John Crocitto Recap last month Para-sites! (Upcoming events) Photo of the month (send us yours for next month!) MORE!

GHH welcomes those with and without prior investigation experience. Attend one event or all of them, whatever your schedule will allow. The only commitment we ask for is that you have a great time and hopefully walk away with a greater appreciation for the paranormal and the awesome locations in which these events occur!

This months featured interview is with Doctor Paranormal, Co-Founder of Beyond Ghosts Para historians.

Author, teacher ghost hunter, historian

GHH is honored to have Richard Senate submitting stories he has written for us to share with all of you! Please enjoy!

Tragedy at Box Canyon Richard Senate

John Crocitto
See page 2 for the interview

See the story on Page 7

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Featured Interview
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John Crocitto *

GHH founder, John Tobin goes 1x1 with John Crocitto, CoFounder of the para historian group, Beyond Ghosts. John was born in New York City, and was raised in Southern California. During the day, Crocitto is a biologist specializing in amphibians and reptiles, and a professional wildlife educator. He first became involved in paranormal research after spending time working in area hospitals and morgues in Western New York. The newsletter captures portions of the conversation. Though not captured word for word, the intent of the responses that were shared have not been compromised. John authorized our publishing of this interview. GHH: How did you get started? John: I worked in a hospital and morgue and from there I developed an interest in the paranormal. I started an investigation team, became the sole team to investigate Buffalo Central Terminal, started a radio show and things took offI began hosting events to raise money for historically significant places. GHH: For those who may not be familiar, explain what Beyond Ghosts is, and tell us what a Para historian is. John: We are a group that seeks public places that are full of history but also have unique paranormal or supernatural stories. We educate others about the history by showcasing the ghost of our past as well. We sponsor events so that everyone can experience both the history and the paranormal at such locations. GHH: How did the Beyond Ghost Horror/Para Convention come to be? John: Beyond Ghosts wanted to have a combined horror / para convention to attract both crowds. Conventions are held at hotels or conference centers; what better place to have this event than a truly haunted location! Having it at the Buffalo Central Terminal was original and is drawing in some big names. GHH: What is your favorite place to investigate and why? John: Buffalo Central Terminal, just the energy there. Its amazing! You feel it the second you walk in, its massive and so much happens there. It appeals on a para level to all senses and its the perfect place for an investigation. It never lets you down. GHH: Where have you not investigated yet that you would like to? John: Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in WV. All of the stories, everything you hear, I would love to go there. Another place would be Waverly Hills, Nevada City. GHH: Are there people in the para industry that you would like the opportunity to work with? John: Michelle Belanger her energy would fit with the team, and she seems very sincere in what she does. She seems real and I would love to investigate with her. Continued on page 3
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Featured Interview ContFrom page 2

John Crocitto
GHH: What big things are in store for Beyond Ghost for the remainder of 2012? John: We have a many things coming up in June and September ; a psychic fair event and in October is our big blowout Halloween event with some BIG names (TBA) at the Buffalo Central Terminal.
GHH: What advice do you have for a group like GHH who is trying to network with other paranormal groups and set up events and investigations? Are there best practices that you can recommend?

John: Continue to network, be professional and approach things clearly in a way that youre looking to help in keeping the history alive. Dont sell yourself as a ghost hunter, approach it from a historical side and that you want to help. GHH: In closing, if you cold bring one tool/device with you to an investigation, what would it be? John: A pen and paper. The things one can observe and feel all notes you can take can measure more than any device we have out there. John Tobin: I thank John so much for taking the time to chat with me. I see a lot of similarities between what Beyond Ghosts represents and the path that GHH is taking. A reassurance that we (GHH) are on the right track. Be sure to check out the Beyond Ghost web site at www.beyondghosts.com .

Keeping the spirits alive!

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***GHH featured sites***

The Shanley Hotel Napanoch NY www.shanleyhotel.com and www.beyondghosts.com
Para-historians offering a number of unique programs geared at educating about history and lore of haunted locations.

April Readers Poll Results ~~~~~~~~~~ Whats your favorite paranormal show? The Exorcist

Para-Wear GHH T-shirts $19.95 Purchase on our website

Para Photo

of the month
Taken by

Jim Lansing at Rolling Hills Asylum Congratulations Jim!

Email us your para-photo info@gloryhaunthounds.com
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Tragedy at Box Canyon Richard Senate

Continued from cover

I got this story from a firefighter friend of mine. While fighting a fire in Box Canyon, he and the crew were exhausted, resting in the shade, when he swears he saw figures moving in the shadowsfigures of men and women wearing white robes, bare footed, some with water skins like from Biblical times. Were these ghosts from Atlantis? This is why a ghost hunter needs to understand local history. I instantly knew what he saw, and it had nothing to do with Atlantis. On the night of December 10, 1958 the tranquility of Box Canyon, south of Simi Valley was broken by a powerful explosion. The blast occurred at the headquarters of a religious cult called the Fountain of the World and it blew apart the stone headquarters building. When the police arrived they found the trees filled with clothing from the laundry that was hanging on cloth lines. Nearly a hundred cultists survived the explosion and were found wandering the grounds in a confused state of shock. A simple investigation revealed that ten members of the cult were missing, including the cult leader and self-proclaimed messiah and cult founder: Krishna Venta His real name was Francis Pencovic. He was born in 1911 in San Francisco. His criminal record stretched back to 1941 when he was arrested for sending threatening letters to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was questioned by the FBI and released as a harmless crank. In the years that followed, Pencovic was in and out of jail for such crimes as burglary and larceny. For a time he was a patient at the California state mental hospital at Camarillo. Between stays in jail he held a variety of colorful jobsperhaps his most successful was that of a door-to-door Bible salesman. He was a gifted speaker with a natural charisma. He began to drift towards religion. In 1949 he founded his own religious cult. In it he blended Christian and Hindu philosophies into a new harmonious religion. It was based on this motto: Be positive, creative and constructive in all you think, all you say and all you do. He grew his beard long and changed his name to Krisna Venta. He claimed that he wasn't of this world but from a distant planet called Neophytes (this was the era of UFOs if you recall). He also claimed that he was incredibly old, some 244,000 years old! He moved back to California from Denver where he started his new religion and managed to receive enough support from his wealthy converts to establish his commune in Box Canyon. It was with success that problems began to surface with the cult. Locals hated the newcomers with their strange white robes and arrogant leader. On several occasions they tried to evict them without success. The cultists won some support by helping to fight brush fires and provided water and food to firefighters. Once, when a plane went down in the remote back country, a member of the Fountain of the World brought the fourteen survivors of the crash down to safety. Within the cult some of the new converts began to question The Master's authority. They liked his religion but didn't link some of the things he was doingmost especially seeking sexual favors from the female members of the cultsome of them wives of other members! When two men spoke out they were disbarred from the commune. After the blast, the police found an abandoned blue pickup truck. Inside was a new tape recorder with a reel to reel tape. When it was played back it was from the two who were cast out. They listed what they were going to do. They would compel Krisna Venta to step down as the day by day leader of the cult and take up a figurehead role as spiritual leader. The two vowed to take twenty sticks of dynamite to threaten Venta. The tape ended with a terse message: If we don't return, people will know what happened. The police found finger prints of the two men in the ruins of the headquarters as well as a thumb that was identified as one of them. Clearly, Venta had called their bluff. Perhaps the spirits of the cultists still haunts Box Canyon, still trying to practice their unique faith and help firefighters when Simi Valley is in danger. Maybe the penitent ghost of Krisna Venta himself still walks the valley, perhaps he is trying to expunge his many sins before he can move on. Who can say?

Contact us about Paranormal event planning!

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April

23rd,

Since our last newsletter Investigation / Meet Up at The Irish Mist,Troy NY.

What a blast! All 5 star reviews from the meet up attendees! The investigators had all levels of experiences. For some, it was their first time while others have been investigating with their own paranormal team. The small groups did 20 minute sessions in different areas of the building, using all different types of equipment. Everyone said they had a great time and the energy that night was not only great from the living, but also the spirits! Thanks to everyone for making our first meetup a huge success!

Extended Family
As a result of the overwhelming public response and interest in GHH, we have expanded or team a bitJohn Tobin and Cathy Chabot remain the core GHH members; but we have added the following awesome folks to our family: John Barrows Technical Consultant / Investigator Stephen Kannes Technical Consultant / Investigator Chip Reichenthal Research Consultant / Investigator Deneen Clairmont Investigator Terrie Reichenthal Investigator Check out our website www.gloryhaunthouds.com/aboutus.htm to read their bios! We are so excited to have these folks working with us !!!

In the News Continued from front page.

The quotes on behalf of GHH were Our goal is to try to preserve history from a normal and paranormal viewpoint, former Greenfield resident and GHS Class of 1989 graduate Cathy Chabot said. We believe that the energy left behind at places like churches, abandoned factories and schools can be very powerful, especially during transitions like the one that is about to occur at GHS. We feel like the energy left behind in such a location could be extraordinary and we look forward to finding out what stories may remain in those hallways. The article goes on to say that the Superintendent, Susan Hollins is in favor of the GHH intent. She mentioned she thought it would be pretty interesting. GHH has sent a formal request to go before the school committee with our proposal for ways to leverage the current popularity of paranormal to help raise funds for the new school. As of the date this newsletter went to print, we had not yet received a response from the committee. Stay tuned!

Para-Sites (Upcoming events!)

May 26-27th Beyond Ghost Horror-Para convention. Buffalo NY May 30th Amsterdam Castle Investigation June 23rd Summer Spirit & Psychic Slumber party @ The Shanley Hotel July 24th Grooms Tavern investigation August 18th McGareths Stage Coach investigation September 14 16 SCARE-A-CUSE September 20th Olde Bryan Inn investigation October 13th Halloween Para-Palooza @ The Shanley Hotel Register on our website today, and be the first to know of all our future events! www.gloryhaunthounds.com

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