BDPS UPDATE October 2010

Black Diamond Paranormal Society Volume I Issue 6

BDPS UPDATE Volume I Issue 6

Good-bye Pocahontas VA

We have almost wrapped up all our investigations for BDPS. We will no longer be investigating the property belonging to the town, but will continue investigating property that belongs to Historic Pocahontas. In 2011 we will be doing Part 2 of the Ballard Building and the Rail Road Boss' house is in the works. Keep up with the evidence results from the Pocahontas Cemetery Investigation. We will have it posted as soon as we can.

Sci-fi Convention at Bluefield State College

Once again this year BDPS was invited by Jerry Conner to participate in the sci-fi convention on October 22nd and 23rd. We had a wonderful time meeting new people and answering their questions. It was a great experience and we are very pleased to have been invited back this year. Members attending were Rodney Shortridge, Aaron Shortridge, Mike Brown, Matt O'Quin, and Dave Horn. Special thanks to Jerry Conner for making our appearance possible. We look forward to next year's convention.

BDPS Winds up the Year 2010

BDPS will be closing up the 2010 investigations with the Molly Tynes home, a historical landmark in Gratton, VA. We also have other private home investigations in the works.  Honorary Member Clayton Trout is working on other places for go. With Clayton's hard work BDPS may be going to the St. Albans Psychiatric Hospital and the Martha Washington Inn.

Conclusion

Keep checking the website for our newest developments. As always, contact any member for help investigating your home, business, cemetery, or property. You can call or email any member and we will be glad to speak with you.

Until next time our paranormal friends, our best wishes. The BDPS Team. 

BDPS UPDATE September 2010

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9/4/10 BDPS revisited and investigated the Hebrew/Bryant Cemetery in Coopers West Virginia

9/6/10 Labor Day BDPS attended the Miners Reunion in Pocahontas VA.

 

This was the first of several events BDPS has participated in this month. Attending the reunion were Rodney, Mike Brown, Jason Kwun, and Dave Horn.  Our members were privileged to meet and talk to very nice people and share their paranormal stories and answer their questions while @ this event. We'd like to thank Tom Childress of the Pocahontas Historical Society for inviting us.

On September 11, 2010 BDPS went to the Bluefield Jamboree for the 2nd time.

 

Even though it was cold and rainy, we had Rodney, Mike, Dave, and Heather working the booth. It was a somber day as the anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy loomed it weary head upon us. We are thankful to our men and women in uniform to keep the peace so that we have events such as this with no worries of being attacked.

9/18/10 BDPS was at the Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival.

 

Rodney, Nathan, Micki, Mike, and Matt helped out @ this event. A few of our members, Rodney, Jason and Dave and Dave's wife Tabitha worked on crafts to sell to help raise funds for us and they did a great job. We were able to sell several @ this event.

9/25/10 BDPS was @ the Burkes Garden Fall Festival

 

 

With the rest of the crafts and ready to hear more stories from the crowd. We look forward to seeing you there.

 

BDPS would like to thank all of those who made it possible for us to attend these events and for all those individuals who were brave to share their paranormal experiences with us.

 

 

 

Pocahontas Mayor

 

September 10, 2010 the newest mayor of the town of Pocahontas VA, Jonathan Gibson, met with BDPS founder Rodney and case manager Heather and discussed potential investigations of more of the historic town another investigation of the Exhibition Mines with our updated equipment. The mayor wants to join us on that one and of course we said ok. We will be staring these investigations in October, so look for the evidence to be posted. We would like to thank Mayor Gibson for his graciousness in allowing us to continue our work into the paranormal activity of this historic town.

October Events

 

We will start the investigations in the town of Pocahontas VA and will visit the Exhibition Mines, Pocahontas Cemetery, Opera House, Courthouse, Jail, to name a few. We will continue these into next year. Keep checking the website for updates on these upcoming investigations @ www.blackdiamondps.org.

On October 22nd and 23rd we will once again be @ the Sci-fi convention @ Bluefield State College in Bluefield WV. Thank you Jerry Conner for making it possible for BDPS to be a part of this 2 years in a row.

Final Thoughts

 

BDPS is keeping busy, but don't hesitate to call us if you would like your home, business, cemetery, or property investigated. Please contact any BDPS member with your concerns.

Thanks, the BDPS Team

BDPS UPDATE August 2010

Black Diamond Paranormal Society Volume I Issue 4

BDPS Celebrates 2nd Year Anniversary

 

On August 7, 2010 we had our 2nd year anniversary party. Members and their families joined us in the celebration. All current members received a plaque from Rodney, our founder, honoring their contributions to BDPS and he made sure everyone new how important they are to the continued seccess of BDPS. Rodney infromed the group there are new projects in the works and more info will be available in the coming months. Thanks to BDPS member Mike Brown for allowing us to celebrate at your home.

 

 

BDPS at Pocahontas Virginia

 

We will be continuing our investigations of historic locations at Pocahontas Virginia beginning this month with the investigation of the Pocahontas Fuel Building on August 21st. This was the 2nd time we investigated this site. We will be bringing our new equipment in hopes of getting different results and maybe have a few of the same as before. We have plans on revisting the Historical Pocahontas Cemetery. We will have the honor of being joined by the new Mayor of Pocahontas, as he has graciously requested to be a part of the investigation of the up incoming Exhibition Mines investigation and we welcome the company.

BDPS EVENTS

 

The BDPS 1st annual poker run that was scheduled for October 2, 2010 has been cancelled at this time. With the lack of participation and interest we thought this would be best. Thanks to BDPS members who helped with the drop lunches and to those who supported us by purchasing them in our attempt to raise the needed funds for the poker run.

 

September will be a busy month for BDPS. Here's a run-down of events we will participate in:

 

9/6/10 Miners Reunion in Pocahontas, VA

9/12/10 Bluefield Jamboree in Bluefield, VA

9/18/10 Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival in Cedar Bluff, VA

9/25/10 Burkes Garden Fall Festival in Burkes Garden, VA

 

In October BDPS will once again be at the Sci-Fi Convention at Bluefield State College in Bluefield, WV.

 

We would be honored to see you at one or all of these events to answer any questions you may have.

July 2010

We Made it All Night at the Lake Shawnee

 

      On June 18, 2010 the BDPS team ventured to what is said to be one of the 10 scariest places in the U.S.A.
Lake Shawnee is located in Mercer County West Virginia. The abandoned amusement park has been dubbed the "haunted amusement park." We went there to find out just how haunted. There is also a Native American burial ground on the second side of the park, said to be a great "hotspot" for the paranormal. This park has been seen on the TV show "Scariest Places on Earth."
The evening began with a tour of the park. Owner Gaylord White was our guide. We were shown the "hotshot" and told some stories about the haunting said to occur at the park. Some of us took on the challenge to stay the night at the burial grounds, where few are said to have made it through the night. BDPS team members Rodney Shortridge, Matt O'Quin, Amy Flick and Heather Lamantia made it!
       Special thanks to Clayton Trout and Dr. Shari Stacy for joining the investigation.

The Major David Graham Mansion Investigated

 

On June 26, 2010 the BDPS team headed to Graham's Forge near Max Meadows, Virginia, to investigate this amazing mansion. The history of the mansion is fascinating and it explains many of the experiences people are said to have inside this mansion.
We started the evening with a tour from Nick Ferra of Virginia Paranormal Society, the group in charge of organizing investigations at the mansion. He explained some of the history of the house and how it related to the activity in the mansion. He explained how a clairvoyant came into the home and got different feelings about who was haunting the home. The "hot spot" was a room nicknamed Clara's room. Another was the "Bride's room". There team members had some hair raising experiences, saw shadows and heard footsteps. It'll be great to see what unfolds. Keep track of our website for evidence updates from the mansion. Special thanks again to Clayton and Dr. Stacy for joining us, a pleasure once again.

More From Major Graham's Mansion

 

Graham Fest was held at the mansion on July 4th. Heather Lamantia, from BDPS,  attended and assisted with the festivisites. Unfortunately, no other BDPS members were able to attend.

Special thanks to Nick Ferra, Donna Wilson, Chris Conner (all from from VPS) and Tammy Quinn (organizer) for welcoming atmosphere. It was a great day! If you missed a tour at Graham Fest, walking tours are available on Sundays at 2:15 pm  and 3:15 pm. Check on dates and times for events at the mansion at www.majorgrahammansion.com .
They are now preparing for the Halloween Haunted House. More BDPS members are planning to be there for this event! For more on the Graham's Mansion Spooky World go to www.spookyworldusa.com .
Special thanks to the members of VPS for welcoming us to the mansion and giving such an informative tour. We hope that our teams get to work together again soon!

New BDPS Members

 

     On July 11, 2010 BDPS voted in two new members to the team.  Micki Nelson and Dave Horn.  Micki will be assisting the case manager and Dave will be helping out with the history of investigation sites.  Welcome to you both from BDPS!
    BDPS also voted in Allan Gross, Clayton Trout, and Dr. Shari Stacy as Honorary Members of BDPS.  Welcome to you three as well!

BDPS Turns 2!!!!

 

2010 marks the 2 year anniversary for Black Diamond Paranormal Society! Over it's 2 years, BDPS has completed 23 investigations. It may not seem like a lot, but that's because our Founder, Rodney Shortridge,  believes in giving the most thorough and accurate final report that he can. He has assembled a diverse team that works well together. Every member has something different to offer. Although faces have changed, people have come and gone, BDPS is stronger than ever! Thank you Rodney, you're the best!

1st Annual BDPS Poker Run

 

This Event has been Cancelled