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| Who goes there? Restless spirits may cause sleepless nights but this group will look into 'haunted' houses Thursday, April 03, 2008 By Erin Gibson Allen Does your house make peculiar creaking noises late at night? Do garbled distant voices call out to you? Do you suspect that your house might be haunted? What to do? Who are you going to call? (OK, say it: Ghost Busters!) Residents in the South Hills have a new group to contact if they are concerned about unexplained activity. Don Wagner, 42, of Finleyville, Washington County, recently founded the Peace of Mind Paranormal Society, at 3045 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, to help people with concerns about things that go bump in the night. And he doesn't mind Ghost Buster jokes. "More than likely the noises are natural occurrences, like the house settling," said Mr. Wagner, who has been active in paranormal investigations for eight years. "For the other ten percent of cases, we try to help people understand what is going on." The society's services are free. When someone asks for an investigation, the group has a standard procedure. Members interview the individual and then tour the home or location where the questionable activity has been occurring. Mr. Wagner said that in his experience, he finds that most spirits make their presence known between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. So investigations are done at night after the group sets up its equipment, which includes temperature gauges and recording devices. The amount of equipment required for spiritual surveillance is extensive, Mr. Wagner said. When not in use, the society's devices fill his entire living room. The group then asks the client if he or she wants to be involved in the surveillance. "Whatever is happening is more likely to let itself be known with the client there," Mr. Wagner said. He added: "not everyone is comfortable being there for an investigation." After a full night of surveillance, the team then spends about a week reviewing the evidence collected, including electromagnetic field readings. Pat Pettijohn, of Pittsburgh, recently joined the society, and said that she is looking forward to investigations. She believes the Dormont area house that she grew up in was haunted and this sparked her interest in paranormal activity. "Normally I'm a skeptic, I need to see for myself," Ms. Pettijohn said. She said that many are surprised, even shocked, to learn of her interest in looking for proof of the spirit world. But, she descries her self as "an average person'' who has an interest in the paranormal. "I am a Catholic, and we are not in league with the devil," she said. Kaity Conrad, of Sharpsburg, also recently joined. At her first job, done at a South Hills business, she said "we heard unexplained footsteps, but we are still reviewing.'' Other members of the team include Mr. Wagner's wife, Jackie, and son, Matthew. While headquartered in Dormont, the group travels throughout the tri-state. This month members are working at an old mansion in Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, and at a restaurant in Penn Hills. What happens when the society determines that there is paranormal activity at a location? "We try to communicate with the spirit to see what it wants," Mr. Wagner said. Often, he said, the spirit is that of a deceased relative who feels tied to the living relatives. Through communication, the society works to get the spirit to move on, Mr. Wagner said. Other times he advises clients to just ignore the activity. "If you don't confront it that helps," he said. "The theory is that spirits feed off this negative energy." The group does not seek to remove spirits, as in the movie "Ghost Busters," Mr. Wagner said. "If a person wants to, we can get their church involved to have their house blessed," he said, "but we don't try to remove spirits." "People think we're crazy at first, but when they see the work that we do, they take us seriously,'' Mr. Wagner said. For more, visit www.peaceofmindparanormalsociety.com. |
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| Titlow Times Titlow Tavern & Grille Monthly Newsletter Issue 6, August 2008 Welcome to the TitlowTimes newsletter! We appreciate your patronage and strive to inform and entertain. titlowtavern@verizon.net 724-437-6749 www.titlowtavern.net. Historically Haunted! The Titlow Hotel has had a very colorful past and anyone who has spent much time there will tell you, the place is haunted. Stories vary. Some say it is a famous violinist, others expect that it is George Titlow himself. Some believe the spirit/s lived there when they were human, in the apartments that once graced the upper floors. We are hoping to find out a little about the spirits who may or may not walk the halls of the Titlow. This month, the Peace of Mind Paranormal Society, accompanied by author and publisher, Marci McGuinness, will set up cameras and digital recording equipment in the Titlow to see what the spirits are up to these days. McGuinness will be writing a book and creating a DVD called Haunted Laurel Highlands, after visiting a number of spiritually active buildings in the area with the paranormal group. In the September Titlow Times, we will report on our findings! Hear about the SPIRITS residing at the Titlow on WMBS Radio, August 26 - Author and Publisher, Marci McGuinness, will be interviewed by John Robinson on the Jack Evans Show from 6:15 - 7p.m. on Tuesday, August 26. She will let you know the findings, if any, from their investigation in the Titlow's upper floors, with the Peace of Mind Paranormal Society. The group's Technical Manager will join the author on the show. |
| Titlow Times Titlow Tavern & Grille Monthly Newsletter Issue 7, September 2008 Welcome to the TitlowTimes newsletter We appreciate your patronage and strive to inform and entertain. titlowtavern@verizon.net 724-437-6749 www.titlowtavern.net. Titlow Haunted? Unexplained voices, images and actions at Titlow! Yes, we did it. Author, Marci McGuinness met Jeff May and the Peace of Mind Paranormal Society at the Titlow Tavern & Grille August 23rd. It was a hot Saturday night, which was reflected in the upper floors which are not air conditioned. Perfect for ghosts, because according to one unexplained voice which said, "I'm freezing," they can handle the heat! The paranormal group set up their night vision video equipment on the upper floors. We turned the lights out, and each set off walking in and out of rooms taking photographs at random, videoing and asking the spirits questions. I was using a new digital recorder that I had not used before. During the 6 hour investigation, I walked through every room upstairs except the 2nd floor corridor toward Peter Street, recording the questions I asked. Did I feel like I was talking to myself? A little, but that feeling waned when I listened to the recording Sunday evening. I have five unexplained voices answering my questions! More about this in Around Ohiopyle magazine at www.ohiopyle.info! If you look at the photo to the left, you will see one of the unexplained images from the Titlow investigation. I cropped this so you could see the two ladies, shoulder to shoulder. This shot was taken randomly, around 2am in the Titlow Grille dining room. They are looking through the glass window engraved with "Titlow Grille" which is part of the partition to the back tables in the raised-floor area. Interestingly, they are facing the tables! Marci McGuinness is researching haunted buildings for her book, Haunted Laurel Highlands, due 0ut Spring 2009. The Titlow Hotel is the first stop on that paranormal ride. All Titlow findings will be revealed in the book! |
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| Pittsburgh Post Gazette articles written by Kathy Samudovsky Thurs. October30, 2008 featuring Peace of Mind Paranormal Society |
From: metgark@msn.com
To: cruzincrystal@live.com
Subject: Peace of Mind Paranormal Society
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:53:26 -0400
Dear Crystal
it was a pleasure meeting you, and everyone else. We are doing a lot better. Zane said that the
"bad ones" have gone elsewhere. His 4 friends, however, are here to stay. Every night I include
the prayers that Don printed up for me. Don't laugh, but the one where you "talk to the demons
about not having any rights to my children", actually makes me feel very powerful, like I am in total
control of my home and my kids. I really needed that, because I was feeling so helpless. You
guys gave me so much. I cannot express in words how thankful I am that you all came. I think that
you are a bunch of really wonderful, good-hearted people to do what you do. Zanes nightmares
have disappeared, and he is more comfortable in our home, to some extent time will have to heal
alot of the "scariness" for all 3 of them, but each day they are getting a little better. We are still
sleeping in the livingroom, trying to come up with the $ to get everything in the basement and
bathroom floor replaced.
"Angel Sara" has been a big help, and is a part of our daily lives, and is said in our prayers every
night by Zane. We are also having a great time with him reading peoples colors, mine has come
back and Zane said that it is pink(not sure what that means though). Zane has been getting tests
run for epilepsy also, we are trying to think positively. He had his EEG done at Childrens in
Pittsburgh last Thursday, we are patiently waiting for the results. He was supposed to be sedated
today to get an MRI done, but we had to cancel because he has come down with an asthmatic
cough. We are taking one day at a time. I am thankful for Bobbi telling me to get him checked with
the Dr., who is thinking that he is epileptic. We are praying so hard that he is not, and I am so
scared. Because my baby boy has already been through too much for one lifetime. (although he
has had many others!) He is such a sweet and amazing young man, and I thank God everyday that
he such a strong soul. I have learned alot from him! Isn't that amazing! All of you are in our
prayers each night, because Zane is so thankful that you all came. He really took a special liking to
Bobbi and would like someday to meet with her and talk to her some more, he thinks that i was so
wonderful to finally meet someone who has "special gifts" like him. He told me that he thought
everyone could see colors around people, thats why he never told me. He said, "mom, I never
even knew I had another special gift".
I wanted to tell you guys, if someday there is ever a need for Zane or I to talk to anyone of your
clients about what we have been through, or even if by chance you meet another child around
here with the same "gifts" that Zane has. We would love to volunteer our time, also, it would great
for Zane to meet a friend who he could talk to openly about the things he sees and experiences. I
feel guilty at times for telling not to talk about with his friends, its just that too many people are so
judgemental and I don't want that affecting his friendships.
Zane also got a new puppy. My mom does rescue for dogs, he is only 9 wks old. He is a pug and
pekingese mix and adorable. Zane is so happy with him. I think the combination of everything that
has happened really took a toll on his well-being and his happiness. When you and he and Bobbi
came into the kitchen from his bedroom and I seen his little smiling face, I cannot tell you how my
heart leaped with joy. You brought my happy little boy back to me. Not that he was gone, but that
beautiful lit-up smile he had on his face , I hadn't seen in so long! For that, I do not know how to
repay you. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to call or email me. You all are now a
part of our family and I thank you with all my heart. Take care and keep doing what you do-I
believe it is Gods work. Thank you so much!
Love Always,
Kelli
(The mom who now has control again)
To: cruzincrystal@live.com
Subject: Peace of Mind Paranormal Society
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:53:26 -0400
Dear Crystal
it was a pleasure meeting you, and everyone else. We are doing a lot better. Zane said that the
"bad ones" have gone elsewhere. His 4 friends, however, are here to stay. Every night I include
the prayers that Don printed up for me. Don't laugh, but the one where you "talk to the demons
about not having any rights to my children", actually makes me feel very powerful, like I am in total
control of my home and my kids. I really needed that, because I was feeling so helpless. You
guys gave me so much. I cannot express in words how thankful I am that you all came. I think that
you are a bunch of really wonderful, good-hearted people to do what you do. Zanes nightmares
have disappeared, and he is more comfortable in our home, to some extent time will have to heal
alot of the "scariness" for all 3 of them, but each day they are getting a little better. We are still
sleeping in the livingroom, trying to come up with the $ to get everything in the basement and
bathroom floor replaced.
"Angel Sara" has been a big help, and is a part of our daily lives, and is said in our prayers every
night by Zane. We are also having a great time with him reading peoples colors, mine has come
back and Zane said that it is pink(not sure what that means though). Zane has been getting tests
run for epilepsy also, we are trying to think positively. He had his EEG done at Childrens in
Pittsburgh last Thursday, we are patiently waiting for the results. He was supposed to be sedated
today to get an MRI done, but we had to cancel because he has come down with an asthmatic
cough. We are taking one day at a time. I am thankful for Bobbi telling me to get him checked with
the Dr., who is thinking that he is epileptic. We are praying so hard that he is not, and I am so
scared. Because my baby boy has already been through too much for one lifetime. (although he
has had many others!) He is such a sweet and amazing young man, and I thank God everyday that
he such a strong soul. I have learned alot from him! Isn't that amazing! All of you are in our
prayers each night, because Zane is so thankful that you all came. He really took a special liking to
Bobbi and would like someday to meet with her and talk to her some more, he thinks that i was so
wonderful to finally meet someone who has "special gifts" like him. He told me that he thought
everyone could see colors around people, thats why he never told me. He said, "mom, I never
even knew I had another special gift".
I wanted to tell you guys, if someday there is ever a need for Zane or I to talk to anyone of your
clients about what we have been through, or even if by chance you meet another child around
here with the same "gifts" that Zane has. We would love to volunteer our time, also, it would great
for Zane to meet a friend who he could talk to openly about the things he sees and experiences. I
feel guilty at times for telling not to talk about with his friends, its just that too many people are so
judgemental and I don't want that affecting his friendships.
Zane also got a new puppy. My mom does rescue for dogs, he is only 9 wks old. He is a pug and
pekingese mix and adorable. Zane is so happy with him. I think the combination of everything that
has happened really took a toll on his well-being and his happiness. When you and he and Bobbi
came into the kitchen from his bedroom and I seen his little smiling face, I cannot tell you how my
heart leaped with joy. You brought my happy little boy back to me. Not that he was gone, but that
beautiful lit-up smile he had on his face , I hadn't seen in so long! For that, I do not know how to
repay you. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to call or email me. You all are now a
part of our family and I thank you with all my heart. Take care and keep doing what you do-I
believe it is Gods work. Thank you so much!
Love Always,
Kelli
(The mom who now has control again)
