GHOSTWATCH NEWSLETTER
The Official Newsletter of
Richard and Debbie Senate
May 2009
    
     Richard Senate, Ghosthunter 

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Ghost Sited At The Dudley House in Ventura

On the night of Saturday April 2 a ghostly woman was seen at the window of the historic farm house, now a museum, in Ventura. This appartition was seen at 10:30 at night when no functions were being held at the restored home.  The figure was that of a woman in a pink Victorian dress with a high collar. The woman was wearing her hair in a bun-style popular over a century ago. The management of the house museum responded by admitting that nothing of this sort has been seen in the past but that things have appeared in the old place such as items being misplaced and some visitors reporting odd feelings. More work is needed to confirm or deny the presence of a ghost here.

Richard Senate Tee Shirts! Finally we have them for sale!

A new Tee-Shirt is now up and for sale by Mr. Senate.  “At the last Ghost Convention I saw that many ghost hunting groups had tee-shirts, so with my daughter Megan we designed one to highlight the many ghost tours that we do throughout the year.  I was pleased with the results and a have a few left if anyone would like to purchase one of these shirts.  I have them in Black (sizes Medium, large and extra large) and White (large only) as well as tote bags with the same logo.” If you are interested please look over the ad included and contact Mr. Senate. The shirts are a limited run and all orders are first come, first serve. Contact me at hainthunter@aol.com

New Tours For May 2009

May 2  Haunted Ventura 8 to 10 PM at Ventura’s City Hall 501 Poli Street

This city sponsored tour will go into the supernatural history of VenturaLACE’s City Hall and give those who wish to take part a chance to do some ghost hunting.  Tickets can be purchased at 805-658-4726, Fee $20.  Tours led by Mr. Senate. 

May 23 The Casebook of Erle Stanley Gardner  1 to 3 PM . This tour highlights Ventura author Gardner and his creation of Perry Mason. It will talk about some of the cases he tried at the old Ventura County Courthouse.  Tickets can be purchased at 805-658-4726.

May 30  Psychic Search at Cemetery
Park 8 to 9:30 PM. Bring your camera and discover the unique history of Ventura’s Old burying grounds. Many have seen ghosts here and even photographed things.  Tickets can be purchased at 805- 658-4726.   A great chance to work with Mr. Senate and Debbie. 

May 16 Saturday Special Tour of Haunted Ojai   2 to 4 PM .  Tour starts at the fountain at Libby Park, Ojai.  Ojai is a very haunted place. Contact Mr. Senate himself if you are interested.  Fee $10 per person. Hainthunter@aol.com  

This tour will only be offered if enough people sign up. It will be a very special tour.

New Ventura College Class Offered

Mr. Senate will offer a new class through the Community Services at Ventura College.This class is about Hollywood and her supernatural history.  The class will discuss ghosts in the film capital as well as stars who have experienced the paranormal.  The class is one session—June 11—from 7 to 10 PM .  This exciting class will highlight Mr. Senate’s work in Hollywood and his recent investigations of the Mary Astor House. 

For information and sign ups contact: 

http://communityed.venturacollege.edu

Due to insurance questions, a field trip will be offered as an independent outing. The field trip will be to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood .  There is an extra fee for this tour and transportation is up to the students themselves. Extra fee is $10 per student for a 2 hour tour.  This isn’t linked to the Ventura College and anyone who would like to come is welcome. 

Trip will be on June 19^th Sunday from 2 to 4 PM . Do bring your cameras and tools for you never know who might appear at this landmark.  
Contact Mr. Senate for tickets at hainthunter@aol.com

New Richard Senate Radio Show

Mr. Senate and Debbie are joining the crew at Para-X Radio and will offer a new Radio show every Thursday Night at 9 Pacific Standard time. The show is called “Phantomology” and will focus on the phenomena of haunted houses and ghosts. It will talk about The Senate’s and their many experiences with ghosts. The show can be listened to on the computer by contacting Para-X radio.  

“I am proud to be part of the Para-X Family,” confirmed Mr. Senate in an telephone interview. “I believe we can offer a great deal to those just coming into the ghost hunting field.  Our first show will feature our trip to the United Kingdom —truly a Disneyland for Ghost Hunters —and what we had happen at The Bloody Tower and the infamous Hastings Caves. 

The show will be a fast paced hour of accounts and we are planning to have some of the best known names in the study of ghosts and haunted houses as well as real people who have lived with ghosts!  Anyone can call in with a question or E-mail us and we will try to answer your questions.”  

Debbie and Richard celebrate 24 years of marriage

Richard and Debbie were married at the Haunted Victorian Rose Wedding Chapel in Ventura on May 4 1985 . They Honeymooned in San Francisco visiting such haunted spots as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point and Alcatraz Island.
 

“We ate our way through Chinatown,” recalls Richard. “We were almost mugged at night in Korea town but had some great Kimchee.  We rode the cable cars and saw all the museums and tours. It was a wonderful time.”

“Richard almost walked my legs off,” remembers Debbie. “It was a bit like boot camp for me. But we had a great dinner at Neptune’s Grotto on Fisherman’s Wharf and the largest sundae I have ever had at Ghirardelli’s. I will never forget the trip!” 


Richard and Debbie have more modest plans for this anniversary, but they hope to do it big for the next year...their 25th Anniversary!
  

Mr. Senate's novel will appear in the May issue of  LOST CONTINENT MAGAZINE!

Chapters Three and Four will be offered in the May issue of Mr. Senate’s novel “The Flight of the Hercules.”  Don’t miss a chapter in this exciting fast paced story set in 1895.
“The novel has a Jules Verne-like quality—I hope I have captured the spirit of the age.”     
 
To read this story contact:

http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/lost-continent-library-magazine-febmarch-9/6462854
  

The Novel will soon be available in a hardback illustrated edition. 


Plans are still in the works for Richard Senate's cable TV show "Strange Ventura"

“We are still formulating this ideas and I am pleased that so many have contacted me with their thoughts and suggestions for the show,” states Mr. Senate. “We will be working with the famous Phantom Bookshop in this project.   If you have a thought or would like to help out just let me know.  We hope to get something in the can by June.  Ventura is truly a strange place.”    

Richard Senate to be on  Travel Channel's
"Ghost Adventures"

Mr. Senate will be featured in a June episode of Travel Channel’s popular “Ghost Adventures” Program. The show highlights the haunting at Mission La Purisima in Lompoc , CA .  The crew came away with many strange sounds and video that confirms the stores of ghosts at this historic site. Do see the show and leave a comment on what you think.  If you have visited his site please contact Richard and this newsletter and tell us your story.  

Real or fake? What do you think?

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The Passing of A Giant; Dr. Hans Holzer 

May 2, 2009