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09/10/2024

Marc Fogel is still in a Russian prison. Marc taught history to the children of our diplomatic corps in many countries over his career. His last assignment was Moscow. The University of Pittsburgh hosted a documentary screening "Did you forget Mr Fogel?" over the weekend. We do not yet know what Russia wants in exchange for Marc's freedom. Unless we are in a position of power, all of us who are concerned can do very little besides petition those in power to work for Marc's release. Here is one way YOU CAN HELP. Tom Hartman writes letters to officials for you. He even stamps the envelope. He will send you a package of pre addressed letters. All you need to do is sign the letters and drop them in the mail. You can reach Tom through facebook. Here is a link to his page. Marc needs all the help he can get! https://www.facebook.com/friends/?profile_id=100012321644982¬if_id=1725811792251982¬if_t=friend_confirmed&ref=notif

08/25/2024

Butler native Marc Fogel is imprisoned in Russia. He was passed over in the latest prisoner exchange. We want to help increase awareness. I hope you will be able to attend and please feel free to share this with anyone and everyone who you think might be interested.

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HELP FREE MARC FOGEL
Saturday, 7 September 2024, 1:00-6:00 pm
Frick Fine Arts Cloister and Auditorium
(free and open to the public)
Sponsored by:
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

University Center for International Studies

Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies

with support from

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs

Ridgway Center for International Security Studies; Ford Institute for Human Security

and

School of Law

Center for International Legal Education

in collaboration with

Dentons, Cohen & Grigsby

HOSTAGE DIPLOMACY:

Marc Fogel Art exhibit, Ambassador’s remarks, Documentary screening, expert panel

Cloister:

1:00 - 1:30 Art Show and artist Tom Mosser remarks

Auditorium:

Introductions by Sasha Phillips, attorney for the Fogel Family representing Dentons Cohen & Grigsby:

1:40 Welcome and Introduction of Ambassador Eric Rubin

2:15 Introduction of documentary director, Max Karpman

Auditorium:

2:25 Screening "Did you forget Mr Fogel?"

2:45 - 3:20 Panel Discussion with representatives from:

University Center for International Studies

Zsuzsanna Magdo, Assoc Director and Prof Nancy Condee,

Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies.

Prof Michael Kenney, Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies

Ambassador Eric Rubin

3:20 Audience comments

4:00 Final Comments

4:15 Adjournment and mingling

6:00 Art Show and event closes

07/30/2024

So many people have chimed in to wish me a Happy Birthday. Thanks for your good wishes. They all came true. I spent the day on the river with Marg and some of my cousin's wonderful family. The weather was perfect and the water was warm and clean.

06/29/2024

Progress Report 06/29/2024

Significant progress has been made on the north end of the ARTinCC at Emlenton. Allegheny Valley Trails has completed a refurbishing of the Ritchey Run bridge and created a parking area and ADA compliant ramp from River Rd up to the trail. The bridge work is amazing! Kukurin Contracting actually lowered and widened the trail surface over the bridge. ARTinCC now has outright ownership of the first parcel across the bridge, extending 700’ to the south. We will be organizing volunteers to cut the trees into firewood and clear the brush along that stretch soon. (Watch for an announcement). The base is in such good condition that it will be quite simple and inexpensive to actually complete this 700’ section of trail and parallel access road when the time is right.
On the Foxburg end we are still waiting for our NPDES Permit to begin moving earth and finishing the first mile of trail. We have cleared out trees in the path of the new launch ramp but must wait to shape the ground. In the meantime, we have applied for several small grants and one major grant to fund the trailhead, park and new launch ramp. Waiting for permits and funding takes a great deal of the time needed to build trails. Does anyone know a billionaire who loves trails and would cover the entire project? Learn more about ARTinCC and our plans for the trail and Community Park on our website:
artincc.org
If you would like to become a volunteer you can do so here:
artincc.org/volunteer
You will be added to our database and notified of workdays and progress. The next workday is scheduled for Tuesday July 2 at 9:00am at the Emlenton trailhead. Be there and sign up!
If you are not able to volunteer, but would like to see this trail completed, you can donate here:
artincc.org/donate

06/13/2024

Calling all music lovers. The Colbys will be performing at Lincoln Hall in Foxburg Sat June 22 at 7:30pm. You may not even be aware, but you have heard their music before on TV, in the movies, in the sports world. This will be an awesome weekend to get away and have some fun. Kate Borger, founder and host of the Roots and Rhythm Show on WYEP, will be playing some of their music on her show This Friday and Saturday mornings on the Jazz station in Pittsburgh, 101.1 WZUM. You can find the link to stream at:
https://www.wzum.org/listen-live-1

And here is a link to thr COlbys Concert in Foxburg:
https://mailchi.mp/245b5ccf7a5c/the-colbys-new-orleans-rb-party-17212616?e=7ff126290e

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05/06/2024

TKe 10 minutes for the Song for the day: Stevie Ray Vaughn / “Texas Flood”. Be glad you’re not there.

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04/27/2024

Is this deja vu all over again? My show opening reception was postponed du to the "Great Flood" 2 weeks ago. But it's on for this Sunday in Harmony at the Bottlebrush Gallery. Hope to see you there.

04/13/2024

Gallery opening for tomorrow has beee postponed. Severe flooding in Harmony has the town crowded with salvage crews. Some parts of the town are still underwater. No damage at the Bottlebrush Gallery, but some roads are closed and you can't even get there. Rescheduled for Sun, April 28, 2:00-4:00pm. Sorry for any inconvenience.

04/09/2024

One of my best eclipse photos.