Newsletter for March

IDES Of MARCH GHOSTWATCH NEWSLETTER

The Official Newsletter of Richard and Debbie Senate 3/2010

Hail Friends, Romans and Countrymen!

Once more we offer up another edition of Ghostwatch—this time for the Ideas of March. For those historically impaired this was the date (March 15^th) that saw the assassination of Julius Caesar in Rome. Rome is a very ghost ridden place but all sites linked to murders are haunted so it is al together fitting that we publish on this date all the things we have been up to in the last few weeks.

Mr. Senate sells a new adventure story!

“I enjoy a good adventure story and cut my teeth on such authors as Jules Vern and Edgar Rice Burroughs,” recalls Mr. Senate in a telephone interview. “When a new magazine asked me to pen a short story I took it up as a challenge. The story is set in Africa in 1914 on the eve of the First World War. I hope people will like it.” The story is titled “The Killer Apes” and seems a rousing adventure tale. On the heels of this story being accepted he penned another done in the popular “Steam Punk” style. Its about a mysterious thing sighted in the Southwest and called by the Native American People “The Blue Demon.” “It’s a sort of Jules Vern type of story,” explained Mr. Senate. If anyone is interested in reading these tales the new magazine will be out in April or May.

More on this in future editions of Ghostwatch.

GHOST INVESTGATION AT HAUNTED SCHOOL

The old school was the target of a second investigation as bizarre events were reported by the staff. The strangest being a photograph of a child in a mirror with a child extra in the background. A blessing service was held by Debbie Senate that seems to have helped. It was determined that three spirits haunted the place. We shall have to see if this visit did the trick and ended the strange events at the school.

Mr. Senate offers wedding services

Long ago Mr. Senate joined the Universal Life Church. There were many reasons he and his friends, Bob Young and Marcelo Siero did this. But over the years it has been a fun thing. Now Mr. Senate is offering to Marry people. “I want to offer a service to the public,” he says. “I discovered most charge $300 for this service—I believe in this economic time that’s a bit high so I will conduct the service for $100. I will also do house Blessings, Funeral services and Motivational talks.” This applies to Ventura/Santa Barbara Counties with a slight increase to travel father. If you are interested contact him at: Hanthunter@aol.com

QUOTE WORTH REMEMBERING

“Never give up! Never, Never Give up.” Sir Winston Churchill

“ The harder the battle, the more glorious the victory.” Thomas Pain

New Tours Coming: March-April

March 20, Saturday night 8 to 10 Ghosts and Ghouls Tour of City Hall Ventura. Mr. Senate’s popular ghost tour is back with all the thrills and chills For tickets call the city of Ventura at 805-658-4726. “I love this tour And I am always adding new elements.” Says Mr. Senate.

March 27, Saturday afternoon. From 1 to 3 pm. The Battle of San Buenaventura. In March of 1838 there was a battle in Ventura between two rival Governors. In the two day conflict one man was killed. This tour will Tell of the battle and what happened at the mission. Call the city for

Tickets.

April 3, Saturday Afternoon, from 1 to 3 pm. Perry Mason Tour. This tour tells of Erle Stanley Gardner’s days in Ventura and how he became a Mystery writer. Very Popular Tour offered by Mr. Senate. Call the City of Ventura for tickets 805-658-4726

April 12 Class Offered by Mr. Senate at Ventura College Community Services. “The Tales Tombstones Tell” a lecture on local cemeteries and Tombstone art. There will be some ghost stories as well. A visit To a local graveyard will also be set up with the students. Contact Ventura College, Community Services for tickets. 7 to 9 pm.

April 30-May 1 Saturday-Sunday Ghost Convention on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. Mr. Senate will be one of several speakers at the event and will have some of his books on sale as well. This is a good chance to see what he and Debbie are up to. He will be speaking on his newer findings regarding ghosts and haunted houses.

Mr. Senate’s Birthday April 23!

“I am older than dirt,” remarks Mr. Senate. “But in the words of the great Maurice Chevalier, considering the alternative to getting older—I am quite content.” He has no plans for his special day but Debbie seems to have something special in mind. Wish him a happy birthday and send him a card or e-mail.

NEW PROJECT IN WORKS

Mr. Senate and artist Don Childers are working on a new book. The title is “The Illustrated Ghosts of Venture County.” The work will include haunted places in Ventura Count. It will be lavishly illustrated by Mr. Childers, a former award winning artist for NASA. More in future issues.