Ohio Paranormal Gathering
Gathering to discuss paranormal research, history, equipment, and all else...
Adam Bonnett is a paranormal investigator, but not just any paranormal investigator. What makes him different than all the others? He is in a wheelchair. At the age of eleven months, Adam contracted an ear infection, which spread to his spinal column and left him paralyzed. His condition didn’t slow him down, just forced him to develop creative alternatives. Throughout his life, Adam never let anything stop him or prevent him from achieving his goals. He secured a coveted position at a major “super haunt” as an investigator, guide and paranormal manager. Often considered a “rolling trigger object” Adam uses his unique position to his advantage. Adam created and copyrighted the character GLIDER, a wheelchair bound ghost who represents himself and others with disabilities. GLIDER is a symbol that there are no limitations to those who truly believe. Adam has been a guest on numerous radio shows sharing his unique perspective on the paranormal.
Speakers
Kristen Hoffert graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in English Literature and research distinction. She specialized in history and literature of Renaissance period with emphasis on theatrical performances. Following her graduation, she worked as the Administrative Assistant and Assistant Curator at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. Currently, she works as the Director for the Galion Historical Society, where she runs the Historic Brownella Cottage, the former home of Bishop William Montgomery Brown who was convicted of heresy in the 20th century.
Her interest in history and folklore began at an early age and soon turned into a fascination with the paranormal. One of her goals while working in the paranormal is to bring awareness about the importance of historical sites and their preservation. She is currently a member of two paranormal groups, the Historians and B2B paranormal.
Shannon Lusk graduated with a Bachelors in Arts from Bowling Green State University majoring in Popular Culture with a focus in museum studies. Her career in Applied History, Preservation, and Research began in 2000 when she worked for The Wood County Museum in Bowling Green, Ohio. She is formerly the Curator of Accessions at Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. She is a member in good standing at the Galion Historical Society and Crestline Historical Society. Besides having a love for history, Shannon holds a professional and state certified educator's license in English Education. Not only has Shannon worked with inner city youth and at-risk students, she has had the opportunity to teach accelerated individuals, giving her a well-rounded perspective of adolescence. After 13 years of teaching, she is honored to work at a private academy as head teacher, teaching English Literature and Folklore Studies. Currently she is the editor for author Steven A. La Chance. Shannon is also a free lance journalist in which she has been twice published in the magazine, The Paranormal Underground. Her goal in the field of preservation is to bring attention to the importance of saving public history by any means possible. Having over a decade of experience in research and preservation, she has gained respect amongst her peers and collegues for her dedication and passion for preservation.
GhostWolf Paranormal is a dedicated Paranormal group that uses a mixture of Native American ideals and the latest science to investigate the paranormal,and help both the living and the dead. GhostWolf Paranormal works with residences and business in investigation and cleansing with a focus on the living and spirits - not just in evidence collection. Visit online, here.
Dale Vokurka - Founder, PROs Family, Mentor Ohio Paranormal Research Society
Topic EVPs.
P.R.O.S. family is an organization founded by Levi Anthony to encourage Paranormal Research and Unity.
Paranormal Research & Observation Society the P.R.O.S. Family is a collaboration of various paranormal research teams across the world.
Each team has their own and different investigation styles, but we all have one thing in common - paranormal unity. Dale and his team from Northern Ohio are heavily focused on EVP research.
Greg Feketik is a co-founder of Tri-C Ghost Hunters which was founded in January 2013. Greg prior to Tri-C Ghost Hunters worked with another paranormal group from 2005-2012 and was not only an investigator but also a speaker at libraries and other events throughout the area. Greg continues to speak at events, libraries and other functions about the paranormal.
Greg's first "investigation" was in 1990, but really didn't start investigating until 2003. Since then he has been on over 120 investigations; everything from a small two bedroom apartment in West Virginia, to a large medieval castle in Scotland. Greg has stayed at and investigated some of the most haunted hotels and inns in America, including the Lemp Mansion in Missouri, the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana and the Crescent Hotel in Arkansas.
Greg graduated from Chamberlin HS in Twinsburg, OH in 1976. He then spent 4 years in the US Air Force from 1976 until my honorable discharge in 1980. After that he was hired by the Twinsburg Police Department in 1982 and spent 29 years there, retiring in 2011.
Being a police officer you need to have facts and evidence to prove a case. Greg's experience and expertise in investigating as a police officer he has applied to his work in the paranormal.
Brandon Massullo is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in the state of Ohio and has been working in the mental health field for 8 years. He has a bachelors degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Toledo. Brandon also obtained an Msc in Psychological Research Methods while conducting research at the University of Edinburgh.
Brandon Massullo recently returned from Scotland, UK where he studied at the University of Edinburgh. Brandon worked within the Koestler Parapsychology Unit and his research focused on “Environmental Sensitivity and Paranormal Experiences”. Brandon’s research has been approved to be placed in the University of Edinburgh’s electronic library and this online publication can be viewed, here. Brandon will be speaking regarding his studies of the relationship between environmental sensitivity and paranormal experiences.
Medium Ursula Kalin has always been connected spiritually. Growing up in a family with roots down in the Bayou,and Mississippi readers and mediums. Ursula's mother and grandmother both have the gift of sight, although they may not admit it. Ursula did not embrace her gifts until later in life, when she allowed herself to open up spiritually and mentally. Once that happened, the flood gates opened. Always interested in the paranormal, Ursula began experimenting with EVP's. It was at this time that she started noticing her abilities to communicate with the spirits. No matter what device she used (digital recorder, tape or computer) she was receiving very clear messages. She began experimenting with ghost boxes (radio transmitters that sweep the airwaves) and once again she was getting uncanny messages from beyond. However, these were intelligent responses that referred to her by name and often mentioned her children's names. Her senses began to develop where she began to smell and feel the presence of spirits. As her senses improved, so did her sight. Yes, she was now vividly seeing spirits to point where she could describe their gender, features and clothing.
Ursula will be doing intuitive readings at the gathering for a special rate $20.
