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Asher Miller
Asher became the Executive Director of Post Carbon Institute in October 2008, after having served as the manager of our former Relocalization Network program. He's worked in the nonprofit sector since 1996 in various capacities. Prior to joining Post Carbon Institute, Asher founded Climate Changers, an organization that inspires people to reduce their impact on the climate by focusing on simple and achievable actions anyone can take. Some of his previous roles include:
Partnership Director at Plugged In, an organization working in East Palo Alto, California that connects individuals and cultivates minds by creating the opportunity to produce, express, and contribute using technology;
International Production Coordinator at Steven Spielberg's Shoah Foundation, which created the largest video archive in the world, containing more than 52,000 interviews conducted in 56 countries around the world; and
Youth Manager at the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, which engaged more than 800 teens a year in community service and education about social and environmental issues.
Ghostwriter of the autobiography of a Polish Holocaust survivor who fought as a partisan in the forests of Belarus.
Asher has served as a consultant to a number of other nonprofit organizations. He currently serves on the board of Transition United States and the Climate Action Advisory Board for the City of Corvallis. Asher was born in the Netherlands, and has lived in Israel, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Connecticut, Colorado, and California. He currently lives in Corvallis, Oregon with his wife and two children. Asher received his B.A. in Creative Writing from The Colorado College.
Articles / Blogs
Paper-Thin Resources
We at Post Carbon Institute have been talking recently about the Butterfly Effect, the theory that small changes in complex, dynamic systems can wind up having huge impacts. But I've also been thinking a lot specifically about Monarch butterflies....
David Hughes' Shale Reality Check 2019
1.9 million. 13 trillion. 10 billion. These are the numbers that jumped off the page when I read PCI Fellow David Hughes's latest "shale reality check" report on the U.S. government's forecasts of domestic oil and gas production. To...
Learning How to Talk
The more I do this work, the less certain I am about anything. But there are a few things of which I'm convinced: The climate crisis, and the broader E4 crises of which it's a (deadly) symptom, is the...
Corvallis Climate Justice Rally
Asher Miller joined other local climate leaders in speaking at the Climate Justice Rally in Corvallis during the Global Climate Strike Week. My name's Asher Miller. I'm the Executive Director of a nonprofit called Post Carbon Institute, which happens...
A sea change moment?
Tomorrow begins Global Climate Strike Week, led by young people to demand urgent action to address the climate emergency. What many hope will be a sea change moment in the struggle to mobilize a real response to this existential...
Taking Meaningful Action in a Time of Crisis Event
On April 3rd, Nick Tilsen, Sarah Peters, and Tim DeChristopher will share their personal answers to the central question of our time: In the face of climate change and other crises, what do I do? I hope you can join...
Buy Nothing Ever…er, I Mean Day
Last year, Americans spent an estimated $5,000,000,000 shopping during the 24 hours that made up "Black Friday." That's over $208 million an hour or about $3.5 million a minute. I don't have hard evidence for this claim, but my educated guess...
U.S. Department of Energy Doubles Down on Shale Optimism
The U.S. stock market is not the only thing that's gotten overheated in the last few years. Exuberance over U.S. energy output has hit a record high as natural gas production has reached its all-time peak, and oil production...
Building a National Community Resilience Corps
In the dark days of May 1934, U.S. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt expressed deep concern about the lasting impact of the Great Depression on young people, who had no previous experience of rewarding work or prosperous times to recall....
So maybe this is a weird way of saying thanks
Like you, I've heard a lot of commentary over the last two weeks that runs the gamut from apocalyptic doom to willful optimism. The election of Donald Trump is either the worst thing that has ever happened to this...
On Standing Rock and the Ballot Box
After 18 months, the U.S. Presidential election is just a week away and, with one notable exception, we at PCI have remained largely silent on it. That's not because we deem it unimportant or are worried about upsetting readers...
Guilt by association not enough to discredit new study showing links between asthma and fracking
Earlier this week, findings of an important new study were published in JAMA Internal Medicine showing that risk of asthma attacks was more likely for people in Pennsylvania who lived closer to shale gas ("fracked") wells. According to a...
In Conversation: Food After Fossil Fuels
Michael Bomford, Asher Miller
While its slice of the overall energy pie may seem relatively low, the modern American food system is figuratively awash in fossil fuels. On average, roughly 12 calories of (mostly fossil fuel) energy go into producing just one calorie...
In Conversation: Consumerism After Fossil Fuels
Richard Heinberg, Asher Miller
The creation of the consumer economy—a complex, interconnected system of institutions, goals, rewards, and punishments—was one of the great social projects of the twentieth century, when energy was cheaply abundant and two of our chief economic problems were overproduction...
Is Peak Oil Dead and What Does it Mean for Climate Change?
Richard Heinberg, David Hughes, Asher Miller
In recent years, US oil and natural gas production have exploded due to fracking (hydraulic fracturing coupled with horizontal drilling in shale source rocks), leading to claims that "peak oil is dead." While the so-called "shale revolution" is regarded...
Six Foundations – Presentation to Community Action Partnership
American towns and cities face a series of economic, environmental, and social justice challenges that hit the most disadvantaged communities especially hard. Therefore, it's no surprise that the idea of "community resilience" has gained popularity in recent years. But...
La Grande Négociation: while we bargain, our ultimate fate comes down to acceptance
I have to confess a certain reluctance in sharing my views about the Paris climate talks, knowing as I do that it's all too easy to judge from a distance while so many wonderful, dedicated colleagues are in Paris...
What are the essential elements for successfully building community resilience?
Introducing Six Foundations for Building Community Resilience, PCI's new report which describes how communities can approach the full scope of the 21st century's challenges equitably and sustainably. It's all too easy to look at the news these days and...
On Halloween costumes and Christmas cups
Over the last few days, my social media feed has been dominated by two stories: 1) student protests at the University of Missouri and Yale over the universities' respective handling of racial incidents and concerns; and 2) Starbuck's "controversial"...
Keystone XL: History Up Close
A Klee painting named "Angelus Novus" shows an angel looking as though he is about to move away from something he is fixedly contemplating. His eyes are staring, his mouth is open, his wings are spread. This is how...
2015 Tight Oil Reality Check
David Hughes, Asher Miller
Much of the cost-benefit debate over fracking has come down to the perception of just how much domestic oil and gas it can produce and at what cost. To answer this question, policymakers, the media, and the general public...
Talking Resilience with Timothy DenHerder-Thomas: Powering Community
Talking Resilience is a series of interviews with thought leaders and practitioners, discussing how to define, practice, and evaluate community resilience. Timothy DenHerder-Thomas is the General Manager of Cooperative Energy Futures, a for-profit co-op that builds people-powered solutions to...
2015 Shale Gas Reality Check
In October 2014, Post Carbon Institute published the results of what likely remains the most thorough independent analysis of U.S. shale gas and tight oil production ever conducted. The process of drilling for shale gas and tight oil is...
Pennsylvania Gas Industry Attempts to Discredit Health Finding Based on Associations with PCI
A recent peer reviewed, NIH funded study published in Environmental Health Perspectives and authored by Joan Casey, PhD and Post Carbon Institute Fellow Brian S. Schwartz, M.D. of Johns Hopkins University — which found correlation between radon levels and...
Why Local Matters, and Why It's Inevitable
Below are the transcript and slides from a very short (~5 minute) presentation I gave at a recent Confluence Philanthropy gathering. Thank you Dana for the invitation and introduction. I want to talk a little about why place-based...
Why should we even bother?
Let's be honest, if you're aware — at any meaningful level — of the full nature of the human (un)sustainability crisis, you've probably asked: Why bother? After all, the problems are so big and intractable–a climate march, Keystone...
The Revolution That Wasn't: Why the Fracking Phenomenon Will Leave Us High and Dry
A new, landmark report shows that hopes of a long-term golden era in American oil & gas production are unfounded. America's energy landscape has undergone a dramatic shift over the last decade—literally and figuratively—as a result of the...
Quite Possibly the Dumbest Thing the Mustache Ever Wrote
Over the weekend The New York Times published what could very well be the dumbest column Thomas Friedman has ever written. I know, I know… How could that be possible after the incredibly wrong things he wrote about the U.S....
Introducing Petrolify®: The Power of Petroleum in One Little Pill
Imagine there was a pill you could take every day that would provide you with wealth, freedom, and luxuries beyond the imagination of even the wealthiest kings of yesteryear. Taking this pill would give you the equivalent of hundreds...
Export Delusions: Why the rush to export natural gas is a fool's errand
Click the thumbnails to view slideshow. © J Henry Fair, flights provided by LightHawk On a sweltering day in May last year I sat dumbfounded at a US Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee meeting. Pat Outtrim, VP of Cheniere...
Taking Action in a Decade of Change
A lot has changed over the last ten years. On September 26, 2003 — the day that Post Carbon Institute was given its official tax-exempt status by the IRS — the Cushing WTI Spot Price for a barrel...
Don't Worry, There's Plenty of Oil
In recent months we've seen a spate of articles, reports, and op-eds claiming that peak oil is a worry of the past thanks to so-called "new technologies" that can tap massive amounts of previously inaccessible stores of "unconventional" oil....
Le Climat Après La Croissance
Rob Hopkins, Asher Miller
This is a French translation of Post Carbon Institute's report Climate After Growth La croyance presque universelle de nos élus est qu'il faut s'occuper de la crise climatique en second lieu, après s'êtreassuré de la croissance économique. C'est faire fausse route – à la fois parce que cela sous-estime la gravité de lacrise climatique, et parce que cela présuppose que
Climate After Growth
This provocative paper makes a convincing case for why the environmental community must embrace post-growth economics and community resilience in their efforts to address the climate crisis.
The Community Resilience Reader: Essential Resources for an Era of Upheaval
Richard Heinberg, Chuck Collins, Daniel Lerch, William Rees, Stephanie Mills, Joshua Farley, Asher Miller
Building resilience at the community level is not only crucial, but possible.
The Post Carbon Reader: Managing the 21st Century's Sustainability Crises
John Kaufmann, Daniel Lerch, Bill Sheehan, Anthony Perl, William Rees, Tom Whipple, Stephanie Mills, Peter Whybrow, Michael Shuman, David Orr, Cindy Parker, Chris Martenson, Brian Schwartz, Richard Gilbert, Warren Karlenzig, Wes Jackson, David Hughes, Rob Hopkins, David Fridley, Gloria Flora, Joshua Farley, Hillary Brown, Michael Bomford, Asher Miller, Zenobia Barlow, Sandra Postel, Richard Heinberg, Erika Allen, Bill Ryerson
How do population, water, energy, food, and climate issues impact one another? What can we do to address one problem without making the others worse? The Post Carbon Reader features essays by some of the world's most provocative thinkers on the key issues shaping our new century, from renewable energy and urban agriculture
Helicopter Money and a Game of Kick the Can (Episode 12 of Crazy Town)
Rob Dietz, Nate Hagens, Jason Bradford, Asher Miller
Have you ever wondered how dolphins feel about quantitative easing? OK, probably not, but it is important to consider the effects that money and monetary policy have on the real world of energy, society, and the environment. Nate Hagens...
My Dinner is Stuck in Traffic (Episode 11 of Crazy Town)
Rob Dietz, Jason Bradford, Asher Miller
In this episode, Rob, Asher, and Jason talk about why fossil fuels are so embedded in our food system and how changes in the way we grow food might change where all of us live. This episode is designed...
Tackling Inequality, One Pair of Lederhosen at a Time (Episode 10 of Crazy Town)
Rob Dietz, Chuck Collins, Jason Bradford, Asher Miller
Chuck Collins joins Asher, Rob, and Jason in Crazy Town to describe his startling journey from undercover trust fund kid to tireless campaigner for economic equality. Together they examine why Richie Rich, Donald Trump, Scrooge McDuck, and Jeff Bezos...
We're Failing Our Kids
Below is the video and transcript of an emotional talk I gave to parents and teens in my hometown, along with the list of 10 recommendations I made. Transcript Normally when I'm asked to give a talk on climate...
They'll Think of Somethingisms (Episode 9 of Crazy Town)
The threats of overshoot and climate chaos loom larger by the day, but it's all going to work out just fine. At least that's what you hear from starry-eyed techno-optimists, hemp enthusiasts, and the output of ultra-hypothetical computer models....
Mosquito-Flavored Popcorn, or What Climate Scientists Are Getting Wrong (Episode 8 of Crazy Town)
Did you know that we can lose half our food supply and it won't matter? That's because agriculture is only 3% of GDP, so there's no need to worry about the effects of climate change on farming. Or so...
Deer Sinew and Beetle Biscuits: Raising Kids in the Age of Climate Chaos (Episode 7 of Crazy Town)
In this episode Asher, Rob, and Jason explore what we could be teaching kids these days and debate which is the more valuable skill: being comfortable eating beetles or understanding how to deal with difficult people.
Zombies, Magic Rocks, and Techno-utopia : Episode 6 of Crazy Town
In this episode, Asher, Rob, and Jason search for reasons why the movie theater is so obsessed with Armageddon and the political theater offers empty promises of infinite progress, when the reality is likely to be somewhere in the...
Solar Freakin' Roadways (Episode 5 of Crazy Town)
In this episode, Jason, Rob, and Asher talk about some of the magical "solutions" that are being peddled out on the streets of Crazy Town (solar roadways, anyone?!?) and why we're so quick to jump at technological fixes that...
My Car Is Bigger Than Yours (Episode 4 of Crazy Town)
If you jam on the brakes for just a minute and take a look at cars and car culture, you just might find something stinky (maybe even as stinky as the black plume of diesel exhaust emanating from that...
One Point Twenty-One Jigawatts (Episode 3 of Crazy Town)
What would we do without energy? The short answer is, "Nothing, absolutely nothing." And sadly, most people know next to nothing about energy and its fundamental role in society and life itself.
Punching Ronnie in the Mouth (Episode 2 of Crazy Town)
This episode of Crazy Town focuses on the limits to growth, including the growth imperatives built into our economic institutions, and explores how the economy could make a shift toward sustainability. Along the way, Asher, Rob, and Jason take...
Orangutans, Santa Suits, and Airplanes on Fire (Episode 1 of Crazy Town)
Welcome to Crazy Town, where most of the inhabitants just want you to keep contributing to an economy already in overshoot, keep distracting yourself from the most important stories, and (most of all) keep your mouth shut.
Crazy Town: A New Podcast from Post Carbon Institute
If you recognize controversies and hypocrisies like these, then you know what it's like to live in Crazy Town. Laugh along with Asher, Rob, and Jason (mostly so you don't cry) as they explore the back alleys, figure out...
U.S. & China emmissions deal is first step but more needed
The world's two most egregious air polluters – the U.S. and China – announced a deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions during the next 20 years. In Beijing Wednesday, President Barack Obama said the U.S. intends to get at...


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Vaccines administered to Sharon Hospital employees
Dec. 18, 2020 Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 1:55 p.m.
Sharon Hospital kicked-off its COVID-19 vaccination clinic for hospital employees Dec. 18.
Sharon Hospital kicked-off its COVID-19 vaccination clinic for hospital employees Dec. 18. Above, Jorge Otero, MD, gets his shot.
Sharon Hospital kicked-off its COVID-19 vaccination clinic for hospital employees Dec. 18. Above, Sharon Hospital president Mark Hirko, MD, waits in the vaccination area.
Sharon Hospital kicked-off its COVID-19 vaccination clinic for hospital employees Dec. 18. Above, Dr. Bhavana Daruvuri gets her shot.
SHARON — Sharon Hospital kicked-off its COVID-19 vaccination clinic for hospital employees Friday morning.
Dr. Jeff Nicastro, Interim Chief Medical Officer, SVP & System Chair, Surgical Services, Nuvance Health, said he was excited to receive the vaccine deliveries this week.
"Danbury Hospital received a couple thousand doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine," Nicastro said.
•"We are following FDA and manufacturer guidelines for vaccine storage, which includes an ultra-cold freezer, and state distribution guidelines for disbursing vaccines throughout our health system. This week, we disbursed vaccines from Danbury Hospital to our sister hospitals in Connecticut: New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, and Sharon Hospital," he said.
According to Nicastro, the amount per hospital varies depending on the need at each hospital. It is important to know that these are initial doses.
"We expect to receive substantially more doses as vaccines are made available to us by the state of Connecticut," Nicastro said.
According to federal and state distribution guidelines, vaccines are now available in limited supply for healthcare workers and nursing home residents. The hospital will offer vaccines to all healthcare workers following the guidelines.
"We are fully focused on making sure all our healthcare workers have access to vaccines as soon as possible," Nicastro said. "We will start administering vaccines this week to those who want them. We will administer vaccines in groups based on risk of exposure because limited doses will be available at first."
Group 1 recipients of the vaccine provide direct patient care and have a high risk of exposure (clinical and non-clinical, such as those working in COVID-19 units.
Group 2 recipients provide indirect patient care and have a low risk of exposure.
• Nicastro said that Nuvance Health will only get the amount of vaccines allocated to its hospitals by the state governments in Connecticut and New York. More vaccines are expected to be available in early 2021.
"We will let our patients know when vaccines are available for them. Vaccine appointments are not being scheduled at this time and we are not creating wait lists. We are also collaborating with public health officials to make sure our communities have access to vaccines when they are available," Nicastro said. "2020 has been one of the most challenging years many of us have ever experienced. Hopefully, the availability of vaccines will speed the end to the pandemic."

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The Cost of Grumbling | KORACH – WEEK 38
By Scott Volk
Num 16:1-18:32
The pattern in the wilderness is unmistakable – God moves mightily, and His people end up grumbling. It almost seems unthinkable that people could have the audacity to see the very provision of God in front of their eyes day after day, yet respond by grumbling and complaining.
We can look at this pattern and say to ourselves, "If I were in Israel's situation, I would never grumble like the they did!" However, the stark reality is that we really don't know how we would respond. I can only speak for myself, but all I have to do is think back to the last traffic jam I was involved in, or the last time that I desired to go golfing, only to wake up to thunder showers. The true test of whether we are grumblers will be put on display when our circumstances seem to contradict our deepest desires.
In this week's portion, we read about the rebellion of Korah in Numbers 16. I wish I could say that this was an isolated event in biblical history; the truth of the matter is that these types of situations have been repeating themselves for millennia among the people of God, and they begin with grumbling and complaining. It is important to note that everything recorded in the Torah that the people of Israel went through "happened as examples for us" (1 Cor 10:5, 11) in hopes that we would avoid Israel's mistakes.
In a nutshell, Korah is deeply bothered because he feels that he is getting the raw end of the deal. He is a Levite, like Moses and Aaron, but Moses appointed Aaron and his sons to the priesthood while assigning the rest of the Levites to serve in the tabernacle. Korah desires equal status with Aaron (Num 16:3) and gathers some 250 leaders in Israel to come against Moses' leadership. Unfortunately, the cost of their grumbling was an expensive one — the earth swallowed them up, along with their families and all their possessions (Num 16:31-32).
I want to give you three important take-away points from this week's Torah portion as follows:
Take heed to what you listen to.
It's a fact: other people's grievances can soon become your grievances too! There is a reason why the Bible warns us about the dangers of gossip and slander. But, not only is the gossiper and slanderer violating the Word of God, but they are also putting in danger the one who entertains what they are saying.
It's interesting to me that all of the 'grumblers' listed in Num 16:1 were made up of Levites except one! On, the son of Petheth, was from the tribe of Reuben. Here is the remarkable thing about that — On and Korah were neighbors!!! You might wonder how I know that, but it is clearly written in Scripture that Korah and all the sons of Kohath camped on the south side of the tabernacle (Num 3:29). And, in Numbers 2:10, we read that the Sons of Reuben (among whom On was a part) camped on the south side of the tabernacle also!
Our proximity to people is not a bad thing — we are called to dwell in covenantal relationships with others. However, if those relationships are indeed healthy relationship, they will require speaking the truth in love and not entertaining a spirit of grumbling and complaining.
In On's situation, it looks like he succumbed to the grumbling and was brought into the insurrection because he heard Korah's case and ended up embracing it as his own (even though he was not even a Levite!!!).
Be careful to have a biblical attitude toward God-appointed leadership.
The reason that the Lord places leaders in our lives is for the purpose of our protection. Throughout the New Testament, there are scriptures that encourage us to be subject to our elders (1 Pet 5:5) and not to entertain an accusation against an elder unless on the basis of two or three witnesses (1 Tim 5:19).
Unfortunately, all too many leaders have abused their authority and have demonstrated the results of non-relational authority which can tend to lean more towards dictatorship than servant leadership. However, in healthy biblical relationships, we must embrace what the Word says about our attitude towards leaders.
Don't be like Korah! It is way too easy to grumble and complain when things don't go our way. Woe to those who build a case against leaders because of their selfish ambition.
When we grumble against God's appointed leaders, we grumble against God Himself
Numbers 17:10 states,
But the LORD said to Moses, "Put back the rod of Aaron before the testimony to be kept as a sign against the rebels, that you may put an end to their grumblings against Me so that they will not die." (emphasis mine)
When we grumble against a leader, we would rarely view that grumbling against God Himself. However, it is clear from this week's portion that God takes it personally when we grumble against those He has placed in authority over us. Although the grumbling was naturally against Moses, God said that they were grumbling against Him!
The word grumble appears numerous times in this week's portion and is the one word that stood out to me as I was preparing this blog. As we remember that Israel experienced all these things as an example for us, let us take every effort to avoid their mistakes, not the least of which was grumbling. It was an expensive mistake that cost many of them their destiny.
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Scott Volk is Messianic Jew who came to faith in 1975. After graduating from North Central University in Minneapolis in 1988, Scott has served in various pastoral capacities in Arizona, Florida, and North Carolina . After more than 20 years in pastoral ministry, Scott founded Together For Israel, a non-profit ministry that exists to partner with the Church for the salvation of Israel (Rom 11:26). Scott and his wife Beth have been married for over 25 years and have a heart to see Jew and Gentile united as 'one new man' in the Messiah. They have five children and reside in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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A storage organ in orchids, derived from the part of a stem between two leaf nodes.
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The pseudobulb is a storage organ derived from the part of a stem between two leaf nodes. It applies to the orchid family, specifically certain groups of epiphytic orchids, and may be single or composed of several internodes with evergreen or deciduous leaves along its length. In some species, it is hardly swollen at all and looks like a normal stem with many leaves while at the other extreme, some genera such as Bulbophyllum have single, spherical pseudobulbs with one leafs at the apex of each. Whether cane-like or spherical, they are all produced from a long lived creeping stem called a rhizome which may itself be climbing or pendulous. The pseudobulbs are themselves relatively short lived, but are continually produced from the growing tip of the rhizome. The other growth habit used by tropical epiphytic orchids is known as monopodial.
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"Windows Store" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Windows Phone Store or Windows Marketplace.
Microsoft Store (formerly known as Windows Store) is a digital distribution platform sponsored by Microsoft. It started as an app store for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 as the primary means of distributing Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps. With Windows 10, Microsoft merged its other distribution platforms (Windows Marketplace, Windows Phone Store, Xbox Video and Xbox Music and eventually Xbox Store) into Microsoft Store, making it a unified distribution point for apps, digital videos, digital music, console games, and e-books (until category removal in 2019).
As of 2015, there were over 669,000 apps available on the store. Categories containing the largest number of apps are "Games", "Entertainment", "Books and Reference", and "Education". The majority of the app developers have one app.
As with other similar platforms, such as the Mac App Store and Google Play, Microsoft Store is curated and apps must be certified for compatibility and content. In addition to the user-facing Microsoft Store client, the store also has a developer portal with which developers can interact. Microsoft takes 30% of the sale price for apps. Prior to January 1, 2015, this cut was reduced to 20% after the developer's profits reached $25,000.
Microsoft previously maintained a similar digital distribution system for software known as Windows Marketplace, which allowed customers to purchase software online. The marketplace tracked product keys and licenses, allowing users to retrieve their purchases when switching computers. Windows Marketplace was discontinued in November 2008.
Microsoft first announced a digital distribution service for Windows at its presentation during the Build developer conference on September 13, 2011. Further details announced during the conference revealed that the store would be able to hold listings for both certified traditional Windows apps, as well as what were called "Metro-style apps" at the time: tightly-sandboxed software based on Microsoft design guidelines that are constantly monitored for quality and compliance. For consumers, Windows Store is intended to be the only way to obtain Metro-style apps. While announced alongside the "Developer Preview" release of Windows 8, Windows Store itself did not become available until the "Consumer Preview", released in February 2012.
Updates to apps published on the Store after July 1, 2019 will not be available to Windows 8 RTM users. Per Microsoft lifecycle policies, Windows 8 had been unsupported since 2016.
An updated version of Windows Store was introduced in Windows 8.1. Its home page was remodeled to display apps in focused categories (such as popular, recommended, top free and paid, and special offers) with expanded details, while the ability for apps to automatically update was also added. Windows 8.1 Update also introduced other notable presentation changes, including increasing the top app lists to return 1000 apps instead of 100 apps, a 'picks for you' section, and changing the default sorting for reviews to be by 'most popular'.
Updates to apps published on the Store after July 1, 2023 will not be available to Windows 8.1.
Windows 10 was released with an updated version of the Windows Store which merged Microsoft's other distribution platforms (Windows Marketplace, Windows Phone Store, Xbox Video and Xbox Music) into a unified store front for Windows 10 on all platforms, offering apps, games, music, film, TV series, themes, and ebooks.
In September 2017, Microsoft began to re-brand Windows Store as Microsoft Store, with a new icon carrying the Microsoft logo. Xbox Store was merged into this new version of the platform.
Web apps and traditional desktop software can be packaged for distribution on Windows Store. Desktop software distributed through Windows Store are packaged using the App-V system to allow sandboxing.
Windows Store is available in Windows Server 2012 but is not installed by default. It is unavailable in Windows Server 2016. However, line-of-business UWP apps or UWP apps acquired from Microsoft Store for Business (formerly Windows Store for Business) can be installed through sideloading.
Microsoft Store is the primary means of distributing Windows Store apps to users. Although sideloading apps from outside the store is supported, out-of-box sideloading support on Windows 8 is only available on the Enterprise edition of Windows 8 running on computers that have joined a Windows domain. Sideloading on Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro, and on Windows 8 Enterprise computers without a domain affiliation, requires purchase of additional licenses through volume licensing. Windows 10 removes this requirement, allowing users to freely enable or disable sideloading.
Initially, Microsoft took a 30% cut of app sales until it reached US$25,000 in revenue, after which the cut dropped to 20%. Effective January 1, 2015, the reduction in cut at $25,000 was removed, and Microsoft takes a 30% cut of all app purchases, regardless of overall sales. Third-party transactions are also allowed, of which Microsoft does not take a cut. Individual developers are able to register for $19 USD and companies for $99 USD.
As of 2015, there were over 669,000 apps available on the store, which includes apps for Windows NT, Windows Phone, and UWP apps, which work on both platforms. Categories containing the largest number of apps are "Games", "Entertainment", "Books and Reference", and "Education". The majority of the app developers have one app. Both free and paid apps can be distributed through Microsoft Store, with paid apps ranging in cost from US$0.99 to $999.99. Developers from 120 countries can submit apps to Microsoft Store. The app now can support any of 109 languages, as long as it supports one of 12 app certification languages.
In April 2019 Microsoft stopped sale of books and announced that existing purchases will be reversed (books will no longer be readable because of DRM and customers will receive refund).
Contain content or functionality that encourages, facilitates or glamorizes extreme violence or other illegal activities.
Contain content that encourages or glamorizes "excessive or irresponsible use" of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or weapons.
Video game console emulators that are "primarily gaming experiences or target Xbox One"
Microsoft has indicated that it does have the ability to remotely disable and/or remove apps from users' systems for security or legal reasons; in the case of paid apps, refunds may be issued if this were to occur.
Microsoft initially banned PEGI "18"-rated content from the store in Europe. However, critics noted that this made the content policies stricter than intended, as some PEGI 18-rated games are rated "Mature" on the U.S. ESRB system, which is the next lowest before its highest rating, "Adults Only". The guidelines were amended in December 2012 to remove the discrepancy.
These are the most popular apps and games on the Microsoft Store on Mobile and PC.
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App Summary - An overview page of a given app, including a downloads chart, quality chart, finance summary, and a sales chart.
App Adoption - A page which shows adoption of the app, including conversions, referrers, and downloads.
App Ratings - A ratings breakdown, as well as the ability to filter reviews by a region.
App Quality - An overview page showcasing exceptions which have occurred in the app.
App Finance - A page where a developer can download all transactions related to their app.
Microsoft Store provides developer tools for tracking apps in the store. One can track downloads, financials, crashes, adoption and ratings.
The dashboard also presents a detailed breakdown on users by market, age, and region, as well as charts on number of downloads, purchases, and average time spent in an app. The dashboard also allows a developer to claim an app name for up to one year before the name is returned to the available pool.
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Королёва Грузомедь — деревня в Солецком районе Новгородской области.

География
Находится в западной части Новгородской области на расстоянии приблизительно 10 км на запад-юго-запад по прямой от железнодорожного вокзала станции Сольцы.

История
На карте 1840 года была отмечена изначальная деревня Грузометь. В 1877 году здесь (деревня Новая Грузометь Порховского уезда Псковской губернии) было учтено 5 дворов. В советское время работал колхоз им. Калинина. До 2020 года входила в состав Дубровского сельского поселения до его упразднения.

Население
Численность населения: 39 человек (1877 год), 10 (русские 80 %) в 2002 году, 2 в 2010.

Примечания

Населённые пункты Солецкого района


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Don Adams
April 13, 1923 – September 25, 2005
Missed it by THAT much!
I've been paying alimony since I was 14 and child support since 15. That's a joke, but not by much.
I like getting married, but I don't like being married.
I am a quick study – I can memorize a script in an hour – but I can't remember a name three seconds. I've even forgotten my wife's name on occasion.
Sometimes I wonder how I got into comedy at all.
It was a special show that became a cult classic of sorts, and I made a lot of money for it.
Maxwell is serious, dedicated, awkward, forgetful, pompous to a certain degree, sentimental.
I did movie star impressions as a kid in high school. Somehow they just got out of hand.
I was married awfully young and I felt trapped. My wife had been divorced and all the time we were married we were out of the Church. It wasn't until we were divorced that we became good Catholics again.
Like many stars of Sixties television, Don Adams was typecast in the role that brought him fame, as the bumbling Agent 86 on the TV show, Get Smart. The show ran from 1965 to 1970. He would reprise the role in later years, including in the 1980 film The Nude Bomb (that lived up to its name, except for the nude thing). From all accounts, he was a great guy, but he was never able to repeat his success after Get Smart. He also did the voice for the Inspector Gadget cartoon series in the Eighties, and made a cameo appearance in the 1999 Inspector Gadget live action film, starring Matthew Broderick in the title role.
He had developed bone lymphoma, and in 2004, his daughter Cecily Adams died at 46 of lung cancer. This was the beginning of the end. Don lived in a condo in Century City, same entrance that Mary Wickes and Fay Wray used when they breathed.
Don was a former Marine, and served in Guadalcanal. During his time there, his two best friends were shot and killed, while standing to his right and left. He beat death too many times to count, starting with black water fever at Guadalcanal when he was 16, and continuing throughout his life. He would get touches of malaria at times, and had a lot of upper respiratory problems.
Don had a beloved pooch, a cocker by the name of Sweetie Pie. Don adored his dog, and had him for about 12 years. He had broken his hip in 2004, and never quite recovered from it. At one point he was treated for an Ambien addiction. Sweetie Pie had to be given to a caregiver.
According to one report, Don was active, even visiting a casino two days before he died. This conflicts other reports, but ultimately they all end on Sunday, September 26, 2005, at 8:02 PM. He died of a lung infection at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
He was 82 years old.
Upon hearing of his death, former Get Smart co-star Barbara Feldon released this curious statement: "Being in front of the camera with him, doing the scenes with him, was like getting high on something. He had so much energy, and his timing was so beautiful, his comedic timing, that it was like you could almost inhale it and get high on it."
Don is buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery, there was first a memorial service was held on October 5th at The Writers Guild. Don Knotts was invited, and planned to be there but called the day of the memorial to say he was not well and could not attend. No response from Tim (real name Tom) Conway, or Harvey Korman. People that spoke at the service included Jim Beaver, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart, Barbara Feldon, Bill Dana, Gloria Burton (Don's older sister and Get Smart writer), James Caan, Bernie Kopell, Dick Gautier. All three of Don's ex wives were in the front row. Other guests included Martin Laundau, Carl Reiner and Peter Falk.
View his grave.
Originally Don wanted to be buried in Arlington Cemetery, but he didn't have the credentials at the time, but this is still being worked on.
Trivia: Mel Brooks co created Get Smart, and co-wrote the pilot with Buck Henry. Mel blew off the funeral. Never even responded, but apparently this isn't a big shock as they only worked together briefly, and Mel is still grieving.
More: He used the alias Barney Frank on one of his visits to UCLA.
Don owned a percentage of Get Smart, which made him very wealthy. The entire series is supposed to be available on dvd this year.
He won three Emmy awards for the role.
My pal Jim sends this: Don't forget he was the voice of Tennessee Tuxedo. (Chumley? It's time to go see Mr. Whoopee!)
Added June 2006:
Hi Scott:
Just a tidbit if you're interested! I was a Playboy Playmate (you can google me), and my husband was a butler at the Playboy mansion, where Don Adams was a regular and would come for card night. He would bring his dog up with him, and it would always pee on the floor, and my husband (now ex) would have to clean it up. And Don was always a bit of a dick.
Tina BockrathThanks Tina – Ladies and gentlemen, we have a hottie in our midst!
UPDATE March 2007, from Findadeath friend John Greff:
One thing you didn't mention was a really fun show he had in the late 70s, I think it was Saturday nights: "The Don Adams Screen Test."
He would have contestants acting in recreated scenes from famous movies (very well done too!), and I think they would have famous actors in the scenes with them.
Thanks for the info, John! Check out John's fantastic website, HERE.
Thanks Kevin as usual, and debtage to Don's friend Nancy Barr for details, and Carl for clarification. Don was a great guy, by all accounts. He was lucky to have someone as nice as you working for him, Nancy.
Check out this great Get Smart website, HERE.
3 thoughts on "Don Adams"
Joe Brya
Don also starred in the short lived 80s sitcom "Checking Out". From what l recall he played a supermarket manager.
You may already know this, but Jim Beaver spoke at Don's funeral because he was the widower of Don's daughter, Cecily.
may you rest in peace don adams


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Our Daily Bard
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Give us this day our daily bard. Shakespeare plays serialized into RSS content.

Some scripts to create daily RSS feed from the content on http://opensourceshakespeare.com/

This code is designed to run on bare-bones Unix system needing very minimal dependencies:

* [Curl](http://curl.haxx.se/) (only to download the corpus)
* Python 2.x to generate the data
* Any webserver (e.g. Apache) that can run CGI scripts.

How to use
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Copy the repository to somewhere on your server,

* `cd scripts`
* Run `./download_oss.sh` to pull down a version of OSS using curl and place in oss/
* Run `./generate_sections.sh` to read the OSS database and write out sections for each work into sections/
* Use `./publish_cgi.sh <dest directory>` to stamp the CGI files and copy them into web-accessible areas. These CGI scripts read the data written into `sections/`, plus the template text in `templates`.

The section data can remain in an area not publicly visible (depending on what setup your webserver supports.)

You can see this code in action at [http://www.clarets.org/daily-bard](http://www.clarets.org/daily-bard)

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Blog Home > Tags > Revitalization Conference
Missouri's Premier Revitalization Conference
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Virtual Conference | July 28 - 30, 2021
Missouri's Premier Revitalization Conference will feature three days of virtual activities including 14 breakout sessions and two keynote addresses as well as special lunch and happy hour sessions.
Join us at Missouri's Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference to Celebrate New Beginnings! During the past year of uncertainty and unrest, more than ever we understand the significance of celebrating the places we love. While we are mindful of the hardships so many have endured, we have learned to adapt and grow through this pandemic.
Join us as we all Celebrate New Beginnings! We more fully understand the necessity of community preservation, while celebrating the very places we live, work, and play, as we unite the people in our communities and districts.
Register at https://www.getpluggedindowntown.com/
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2020 Downtown Revitalization Awards
Missouri Main Street Downtown Revitalization Awards – 2020
Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) presented downtown revitalization awards on July 30, 2020, recognizing revitalization excellence during the annual Evening of Excellence Virtual Ceremony on Facebook Live.
MMSC is a statewide non-profit organization designed to help Missouri communities preserve their historic commercial districts through economic revitalization. MMSC currently provides services and trainings to over 160 communities across the state. MMSC has empowered downtown revitalization in Missouri communities since 2006, resulting in $964 million of private and public investments, the creation of 829 net new businesses, and the development of 4,097 net new jobs in Main Street communities.
The virtual ceremony Thursday night honored communities, individuals, businesses, and organizations from across the state that have completed exemplary revitalization work. Competitive nominations were submitted for projects, activities, and individuals in 15 different categories that covered aspects of design, economic vitality, organization, promotion, and other efforts in downtown revitalization. We are proud to announce the following winners.
The Outstanding Community Education Campaign award presented to Blue Springs for The Story of Blue Springs Missouri.
The Daughters of the American Revolution Blue Springs Chapter, with the cooperation of several civic groups including Blue Springs Downtown Alive!, researched and wrote a book, The Story of Blue Springs Missouri over a two-year period and published it in 2019. It is a children's story book about area history written in a poetic format with illustrations.
The Story of Blue Springs Missouri starts with early settlement period and concludes with the present day. One distinguishing aspect of this project that sets it apart from other histories is that many members of the committee and community provided the stories. The Story of Blue Springs Missouri references downtown Blue Springs many times throughout the book. Like many American downtowns, it is located near the railroad and water source where commerce and history began and expanded throughout the area's history. Copies have been distributed to all current fourth grade students and are available at public libraries and for purchase.
This project exemplifies what all of the organizations included believe Blue Springs stands for: pride in their community, including multiple viewpoints, and working together to achieve common goals. These are important characteristics of all Main Street work.
For more information on this award contact Blue Springs Down Alive! Executive Director Pam Buck at 816-645-0287 or downtownbluesprings@gmail.com.
Washington's Community & Economic Development Director, Sal Maniaci honored as Outstanding Public Official.
Sal Maniaci exemplifies the connection between the Main Street movement and local government. As a downtown Washington home-owner and the Community and Economic Development Director of the City Washington, Sal is on the front lines when it comes to the City of Washington and the development of the downtown area.
During his years of service in Washington, Sal has helped create a new TIF district to create 30 new downtown housing units, worked on a grant to receive the Busch Creek Greenway funding, is currently working to develop a new industrial park, and has facilitated incentive packages with industries to create jobs. Sal's current responsibilities include working with the Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Zoning Adjustment, and the Washington Historic Preservation Commission.
Sal has served as a board member for Downtown Washington, Inc., acting as the liaison between Downtown Washington, Inc. and the City of Washington, and also sits on the design and economic vitality committees. He has been a major champion of the Main Street approach, historic preservation, and small businesses.
For more information on this award contact Downtown Washington Inc's Executive Director Tyler King at 636-239-1743 or tyler@downtownwashmo.org.
University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg is presented with the Premier Partner award.
In 2019, University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation staff reached out to Warrensburg Main Street to strategize ways to strengthen their long standing partnership. From that meeting a new and invigorated relationship between Warrensburg Main Street and the University of Central Missouri (UCM) was born. By strengthening their partnership, Warrensburg Main Street has been able to receive funding, volunteers, events and the ability to highlight their downtown businesses and business owners.
Warrensburg Main Street has provided two downtown business owners as guest speakers at their UCM Big Idea Speaker Series. The partnership also led to a group of Event Management students developing a photo contest to be held at the first Art Walk in 2020.
The University of Central Missouri created an Integrated Business Experience (IBE) project. Students would be placed into a team and create a business selling a product of their choice. They then paired with a non-profit organization and profits were then donated to that non-profit. They began a business, EZ Straws, selling reusable straws around campus and partnered with a downtown coffee shop to sell product in store. The students presented Warrensburg Main Street with a check over $4,000 from their small business efforts.
Warrensburg Main Street plans to add a UCM student to their board and hired a student intern for the Farmers Market this summer. Future projects include an advertising class working on comprehensive marketing products for the Farmers Market, a website building class to revise the Burg Fest festival website, and a history class to archive and compile the organization's history. Warrensburg Main Street is excited to continue to strengthen the partnership with the University of Central Missouri in the many years to come.
For more information on this award contact Warrensburg Main Street Executive Director Jill Purvis at 660-429-3988 or director@warrensburgmainstreet.org.
Nick Parker of Lee's Summit awarded the Volunteer of the Year award.
Nick Parker is a valuable and trusted volunteer for Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street. Nick joined the Downtown Days Committee in 2012. Willing to help plan another DLSMS event, Nick joined the Emerald Isle Parade Committee and has served as the committee chair for 2019 and 2020. His talents for steady communication in a crisis shined this year. Nick was incredibly helpful as the decision was made to cancel the parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He provided calm reassurance and showed the utmost care for public safety as the public was notified on the parade cancellation. Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street could not have provided such swift and consistent communication without his support.
In 2018, Nick joined the DLSMS board. Nick is also a member of the Lee's Summit Arts Council board. Nick became the Economic Enhancement Committee Chair in 2019. Additionally, Nick has led the Block Captains Initiative and recruited additional board members and volunteers to assist with the initiative. He also took a leadership role in planning the Haunted and Historic Spaces tour. This tour has raised around $6,000 for the organization in the past, but this year changes will allow the organization to raise an additional $10,000.
"Link 2 Lee's Summit" is Nick's business, a local news source. He puts out a weekly podcast showcasing what's happening in the city. In 2018, Nick and his wife Stephanie moved their family to downtown. Nick not only champions downtown businesses, his family is often found eating and shopping in downtown. If looking for Nick and Stephanie on Friday night, you can almost always find them in a downtown establishment. His dedication to Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street and support of downtown businesses showcase why he was chosen as the Volunteer of the Year.
For more information on this award contact Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street's Executive Director Donnie Rodgers at 816-246-6598 or donnie@downtownls.org.
Old Town Cape in Cape Girardeau receives the Creative New Event Award, Accredited/Associate Tier, for the Monster Mash Car Bash.
The Monster Mash Car Bash was developed because of the lack of a Halloween events for families in downtown Cape Girardeau. This event is a unique spin on the traditional trunk-or-treat event. Monster Mash Car Bash took place on a Sunday afternoon, and the trunk-or-treat line up was filled with classic cars from local car enthusiasts, attracting families, couples, and individuals alike. There was something for everyone with the addition of the classic cars.
The event started with a modest budget, overall event plans, and enlisted help from a few volunteers while relying on their relationship with the local car club to draw in automobile participants. On the day of the Monster Mash Car Bash event, over 1,000 people got in line for the new trunk-or-treat, classic car mash-up event. Lasting only two hours, the trunk-or-treat line never slowed down, the side activities and games that were being overseen by staff also stayed steady for the duration of the event.
Monster Mash Car Bash was considered by staff, event volunteers, and the Old Town Cape Board of Directors to be an organizational success in its first year. The event accomplished many goals that were set by staff, including attracting new and returning foot traffic to the downtown area, growing the awareness of Old Town Cape, Inc., and offering a family-friendly, Halloween-inspired event in the downtown area.
For more information on this award contact Old Town Cape's Executive Director Liz Haynes at 573-334-8085 or lizhaynes@oldtowncape.org.
Clinton Main Street recieves the Creative New Event Award, Affiliate Tier, for the Clinton Quilt Walk.
The 2019 Clinton Quilt Walk had a very successful first year and brought local business owners together, some who had never met before, and approximately 500 attendees to participate in the event and shop downtown.
Retail businesses as well as the local library, museum, restaurants, and a realty office within the downtown district welcomed the idea of showcasing quilts in their storefronts and offering a free pattern for a quilt block. The goal was to encourage people to register for a quilt to be given away and visit each downtown location to receive a free copy of a quilt block pattern. Other activities for shoppers were a keynote speaker, a special display of quilts on the downtown courthouse lawn, and a "bed turning" on the courthouse parking lot. The local quilt guild organized and narrated two scheduled "bed turnings" of vintage and antique quilts from the area. The Optimist Club provided volunteers, a local bank furnished a utility terrain vehicle to assist walkers when needed, and the Henry County Museum offered space for a speaker.
Shops reported strong sales for the day and at least one restaurant ran out of food and borrowed from another! The participating businesses met on the following week to evaluate the event. Plans for 2020 were interrupted by COVID-19, but continue to evolve to make the Quilt Walk in October 2020 a bigger, better event. This event was successful in targeting a population that sees Clinton's historic downtown as a destination stop for day trips.
For more information on this award contact Clinton Main Street's Executive Director Tina Williams at 660-351-3384 or mainstreet@clintonmo.com.
Vickie A. Jack CPA's, P.C. aka Buttress & Jack CPA's, P.C. of Blue Springs receives award for Business of the Year.
Vickie and John Jack had always had an interest in small towns, especially those rich in historical significance. They were pleased when the opportunity came along to purchase the oldest and most dilapidated building in downtown Blue Springs. Originally "Citizens Bank," this tall, old red-brick building on the corner of 12th & Main was built in 1905. In 1985, over a span of 9 months of intense labor and perseverance, the tall, old red-brick bank building was restored by the Jacks to its original glory.
Vickie Jack is Charter Board Member of Downtown Alive! She has served in the position of as Treasurer since its inception in 2011. In addition to securing the 501c3 tax status for Downtown Alive, she is known for helping other non-profits in the community to obtain the same status. When Downtown Alive! became stable enough to hire an 5 Executive Director, the Jacks donated office space for Downtown Alive! The Jacks support all Downtown Alive! events and fundraisers, giving generously and inviting friends.
The Jacks support all Downtown Alive! Events and fundraisers, giving generously and inviting friends. They have always been major sponsors of the annual Piccadilly Gala, supported Corks & Canvas Art and Wine Walk, and John Jack often displays his own artwork at the event. Vickie can be found serving guests at the annual Chili Lunch Fundraiser and has been a group host at the Halloween Pub Crawls. They support and donate to the special projects such as the Remnants Restored Public Art Project and Gateway Monument. There is no one more deserving of this award for all they have given to and done for Blue Springs Downtown Alive!
For more information on this award contact Blue Springs Downtown Alive! Executive Director Pam Buck at 816- 645-0287 or downtownbluesprings@gmail.com.
Outstanding Economic Impact Project awarded to Main Street Trenton for the Main Street Mercantile.
Main Street Trenton purchased a downtown building at 905 Main Street in the summer of 2018 in order to preserve it and recruit a new business to downtown. This two-story building sits in the heart of the downtown district and is full of character, charm, and historic features. Among the top preservation priorities were saving the mezzanine, restoring the original hardwood floors, and saving the original ceiling tiles. In addition, new windows were installed, storage rooms and an ADA bathroom were created, and new electrical, HVAC system, and plumbing were completed.
Main Street Trenton received several interested business prospects; however, none of them wanted to fully commit to purchasing or leasing the building. Main Street Trenton decided to use the space as a home to a variety of local small business owners to help them grow their businesses. A few months later, Main Street Mercantile was launched.
The goal of the Main Street Mercantile was to provide businesses with the tools and resources for success while creating a place for the community to shop and enjoy. The Mercantile opened in early October of 2019, as the home to nine small businesses with a variety of products. Additionally, the mercantile created 3 part-time jobs.
After six successful months, two of the business owners decided to join together to co-own the Main Street Mercantile. They kept the same business concept and all of the current small businesses, while adding three additional businesses to the store. The Main Street Mercantile continues to have a positive impact on downtown Trenton and the entire community through the revitalization of a historic building, job creation, and economic growth.
For more information on this award contact Main Street Trenton's Executive Director Megan Taul at 660-654-3716 or director.mstrenton@gmail.com.
Most Innovative Project for Repurposing Vacant Space awarded to Three on the Square in Albany.
In June 2019, a group of dedicated folks who makeup 3 on the Square, LLC. purchased two vacant buildings on the town square. The purchase was not planned, and in fact happened at an auction nearly by accident. The group purchased the properties in order to keep them as commercial spaces instead of being into residential.
The hope was to rehabilitate two beautiful old buildings, to restore activity on the square, boost the downtown economy, and help to revitalize the business district. There was much support of this project by family and friends, and the community was grateful for the effort. The new owners wanted the exterior to be a centerpiece for the north side of Albany's square. The aluminum siding, a 40-foot long aluminum awning, and wood that covered the original bricks were removed. Four completely intact windows on the east building were discovered that had been covered for years.
The interior changed daily as architectural details were discovered and saved. While dealing with two distinct buildings connected by a 12-foot arched opening, it was easy to envision two types of venues, so the decision was made to make the building on the east a youth gathering space. The other side of the two buildings was to be an attractive adult venue which could be rented for special occasions.
"On the Square," as it has come to be known, has rescued two vacant yet beautiful, historic buildings in Albany's downtown. The owners hope this rescue will encourage entrepreneurs to start their own business.
For more information on this award contact Main Street Albany at 660-562-8667.
Best Downtown Housing Project awarded to Front Street Development of Washington.
The owners of Front Street Development, Andy and Collene Unerstall, recognized the need to bring people downtown to live, work and play, and came up with a plan to develop and build a large-scale housing unit in a blighted area of downtown Washington.
Front Street Development planned and built a large-scale housing project in the Downtown Washington Historic District over the past few years expanding in 2019 on Front Street. This project includes four buildings consisting of eighteen townhomes, two apartments and five garages. All units were sold before completion and has added twenty-one families who are now living in the Historic District. The façade brick patterns are influenced by the brick facades of historic buildings throughout downtown.
The project was facilitated by utilizing a TIF program. Front Street Development partnered with the City of Washington to design and layout the redevelopment of two and a half city blocks downtown cleaning up property designated as blighted by the City. It also brought much needed infrastructure improvements to the area including sewer and water line replacement, burial of all overhead utilities, sidewalk replacement, and street overlays.
Front Street Development's commitment to the project provided a vital partner to the City of Washington and Downtown Washington, Inc. to redevelop a portion of downtown that had been targeted for redevelopment for decades.
For more information on this award contact Downtown Washington's Executive Director Tyler King at 636-239-1743 or tyler@downtownwashmo.org.
Downtown Joplin Alliance awarded Creative Placemaking Project over $1,000 for Mural: "& At Night, We Glow."
The Downtown Joplin Alliance's (DJA) Design committee created a project that united community members to beautify a dark, undesirable walkway with a lighted, colorful mural named, "& At Night, We Glow". This mural was an undertaking that took more than 500 volunteer hours. The time investment and financial support from the community was a huge help and allowed the project to be completed with minimal expense to the organization. DJA is proud of the impact this project has had on the development of Joplin's historic Main Street.
To begin the project, the idea needed to be accepted by the property owners and Joplin City staff. DJA worked with Missouri Southern State University art professor, Burt Bucher, to create a design that promoted community pride and drew symbolism from the town's history. The concrete wall that hosts the design is 12 feet tall and 150 feet wide, with 4 separate designs. This mural will be an enduring symbol of Joplin history and unification, of growth and strength, and of light overcoming darkness.
For more information on this award contact Downtown Joplin Alliance's Executive Director Lori Haun at 417-501- 9649 or lori@downtownjoplin.com.
Outstanding Development Project awarded to Warrensburg for 202 North Holden.
In 2018, local real estate agents Brian and Julie Ryberg acquired a property that was a former tanning salon with an upstairs apartment that was in very poor condition. They focused on the building structure, façade, and ground level during the first phase. The building needed roof repairs, brick repair, a HVAC system, and new windows. The first phase was complete with new floors, repaired walls, new updated light fixtures, and paint. The renovations, repairs, and upgrades cost $17,000 and were completed in three months which allowed the tenant to move in quickly.
The new tenant, a popular downtown ice cream shop called The Market, moved from a location with 720 square feet to their new space with 2,000 square feet. They added 3 staff members to their business and saw an increase in business by 30% after 3 months in their new location.
The second story apartment was renovated changing the layout from a one-bedroom to a two-bedroom. In addition to the plumbing, electrical, and other renovations, they also removed 6.2 tons of lathe and plaster. The total cost of renovating the second-story apartment was $57,000. Previously the apartment rented for $450 a month and now, furnished, is bringing $1000 per month. Brian and Julie took a tired building in downtown Warrensburg and put new life and energy into the space.
For more information on this award contact Warrensburg Main Street's Executive Director Jill Purvis at 816-429- 3988 or director@warrensburgmainstreet.org.
Mary Jane bourbon + smokehouse of Cape Girardeau awarded Best Façade Rehabilitation under $10,000.
The Erlbacher Buildings in downtown Cape Girardeau were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 for their architectural significance. Constructed in 1957-58, the nearly twin buildings, are an example of the Streamline Modern style of architecture, and because of preservation efforts by past and present owners, have been well preserved, today much as they did upon their completion.
In 2019, Carisa Stark, owner, began rehabilitation for the restaurant which included minimal impact to the building itself, while at the same time creating maximum impact to the aesthetic of the downtown community. All the original features of the building were maintained, only repaired and reinforced.
Carisa Stark shared that having a business in a downtown district is important to her. She went on to explain, "there is a support system there, a family like no other." There was no question that is where she wants to be.
Best Façade Rehabilitation over $10,000 awarded to 22 SW Third Street of Lee's Summit.
The building at 22 SW Third Street was one of the first buildings constructed after a devastating fire the morning of April 16, 1885 that witnessed virtually a complete loss of the entire Lee's Summit business district. Originally constructed as Ocker & Martin Furniture, it served as a restaurant and tavern for most of its history. Since 1961, the building had housed the Do Drop Inn. The building was modernized in the 1970s, adding metal screening to the second floor and bricking up the first floor for a more "modern look." The building was sold in 2019 to new owners, John and Kim Carlson.
Carefully removing both the metal exterior and interior brick walls that were built to modernize the building, they found both good and terrifying surprises. With appropriate metal bracing, the side of the building was rebuilt and tuckpointed. The Carlsons returned the corner entry to the building, having a custom mahogany door built by a local craftsman. The building once again looks very much like it did when it was first constructed in 1886.
22 SW Third Street is one of the oldest buildings in downtown Lee's Summit, but also one of the last to see the 1970s modernizations undone, it is an important gateway into the downtown Lee's Summit district.
The Brunke Building of Excelsior Springs awarded Best Historic Preservation Project.
In August 2017, Gary & Kim Sanson, local preservationists, purchased the Brunke building in order to repair and restore the building to its original condition. Work lasted a year and a half and the building reopened in 2019. The Brunke family, in business since 1921, had owned the building since 1969.
The building is over 9,000 square feet and there were several items to address. The roof had to be replaced to protect the original wood floor. There were 60 decorative metal tin 2'x2' ceiling squares that needed to be replaced and the ceiling was repainted. In the display windows the wood parquet flooring was sun & water damaged and covered up with green astro-turf. It was uncovered, repaired, and refinished. The original façade of the building had a beautiful brick pattern with 24 hand painted and handmade cast stone rosettes. When the façade reveal began, it was an amazing surprise to find most of the original façade intact. Seven of the 24 rosettes were damaged and had to be reproduced.
The awning was made up of three sections that had to be custom made. A total of over $80,000 was invested in the restoration process. Both the Downtown Chapter 353 District Tax Abatement and a $1,000 Downtown Excelsior Partnership Façade Grant was approved to assist in the project. This building holds many memories cherished by locals, and is one of the reasons this is a favorite place to visit by many who come to Excelsior Springs Historic Downtown.
For more information on this award contact Downtown Excelsior Partnership Executive Director Lyndsey Baxter at 816-719-9912 or exec@visitesprings.com.
Call for Nominations: Missouri Downtown Revitalization Awards 2020
The Evening of Excellence will be the finale of "Get Plugged In…Downtown" Conference on July 30, 2020. The awards ceremony and dinner will send everyone home from this premier Main Street conference with new inspiration. Some will even carry an Excellence of Achievement award home. This might be your community. The award nominations are an opportunity for YOU to honor the people, projects, and activities that are outstanding achievements in your community.
Nominations will be accepted through May 1, 2020.
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Keynote Speakers For Missouri's Premier Revitalization Conference
Join us at Missouri's Premier Revitalization Conference to hear Keynote Presentations by Peter Kageyama, Brandon W. Johnson, and Ben Muldrow.
The Westin St. Louis
July 24 - July 26, 2019
www.getpluggedindowntown.com
Peter Kageyama is the author of For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places and the follow up, Love Where You Live: Creating Emotionally Engaging Places. He is the former President of Creative Tampa Bay, a grassroots community change organization and the co-founder of the Creative Cities Summit, an interdisciplinary conference that brings citizens and practitioners together around the big idea of 'the city.'
Peter speaks about emotional engagement with PLACES- cities, towns, communities, neighborhoods, and especially downtowns, which he calls the "psychic centers" of places. Good things happen when more people become emotionally engaged with their places and when more people fall in love with those places. Main Street programs play a unique role in creating this sense of place.
Peter will inspire the audience to encourage people to go from saying they love a place to actually doing something for that place. He believes Main Streets can compete and even thrive in the Age of Amazon with bottom-up community development and the amazing people who are making change happen.
Peter will be available at Main Street 5 & Dime to sign books immediately following his address.
Brandon W. Johnson, a.k.a. "Positive Energy Guy" has had the honor of developing tens of thousands of leader through his leadership trainings, workshops, and speeches over the past 20 years. In 2017 and 2018, Brandon was honored and humbled by being named the #1 Global Guru for the Hospitality Industry.
Brandon has more than 20 years of experience in operations and leadership positions in the hospitality industry, non-profits, training organizations, entrepreneurship, and higher education. He holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality and tourism management and a master's degree in management technology with an organization development focus. His clients include such well-known names as McDonald's, Hilton, Famous Dave's, Hyatt, and Odyssey Resorts.
Brandon's trademark passion, heart, and energy inspires audiences everywhere while also giving them practical tools to take their results in business and life to the next level. Brandon's book, "Hospitality from the Heart," will help you engage your employees, deliver extraordinary service, and create loyal guests.
Brandon will be available at Main Street 5 & Dime to sign books immediately following his address.
Join Ben Muldrow as he discusses all the current trends and future changes that could revolutionize our nation's downtowns. Ben has been presenting at Main Street conferences for nearly twenty years. His motivation and quick wit will keep you engaged and his background in branding and marketing will reveal insights and inspiration that will give you practical steps you can put into action right away to shape the future of your town. This fast - paced presentation is sure to get you excited about the changes happening on Main Street.
Sessions To Attend At Missouri's Premier Revitalization Conference
There are 3 keynote sessions and 15 classroom sessions that you are able to attend this year at Missouri's Premier Revitalization Conference.
Here are the 15 different classroom sessions that you can attend:
Game Changers In Entrepreneurship!
Main Street In Urban Environments - Best Practices For Success
Empower Change Through Partnerships for Extraordinary Projects
Downtown's Dirty Little Secrets
My "Place" Changes Things!
Speak LIFE Through Storytelling
Historic Preservation - Appreciating The Weird
Creating Communities For All Ages
Combining Historic Tax Credits With Opportunity Zones
How Will YOU Celebrate 2021 Missouri Bicentennial?
Recurring Events In Your Downtown - Bringing Visitors Every Month
I Want What They Have - How To Successfully Develop An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (Or Not)
Teaming With Veterans To Strengthen Main Street And The Community That Shops There
Looking At Money From All Angles To Develop A Solid Funding Structure
Bring To Life Your Community And Economic Development Projects
View All Session Descriptions & Speakers Here
Why Should Elected Officials Attend The State Conference?
Mayor Sandy Lucy
Washington, Missouri
Conference Website: WWW.GETPLUGGEDINDOWNTOWN.COM
Is It Worth It to Attend Face-to-Face Training?
Missouri Main Street Connection values the benefits of face-to-face educational training. Main Street conferences and workshops offer real and creative solutions to common community revitalization problems through educational sessions and mobile workshops. They provide the opportunity to network and exchange valuable ideas with colleagues experiencing similar success and challenges.
Hosting the 2018 Main Street Now Conference in Kansas City meant that ensuring the attendance by as many Missouri communities as possible was imperative. Knowing that some community programs have slim budgets, and not wanting anyone to miss the opportunity, we provided scholarships to those desiring to attend this national event. Our focus was primarily on awarding scholarships to first-time attendees and individuals from newer, younger downtown revitalization programs. Included here are some comments from recipients following their attendance at the 2018 Main Street Now Conference.
Photo courtesy of Slava Bowman Photography (c)2018.
A Wealth of Information
As a retired teacher, I have attended my share of conferences. However, the scope, depth and professionalism of this conference blew me away. From the Monday Morning Kick-off Session, to every agonizing decision on which workshop to attend, there was a wealth of information, enthusiasm and expertise to guide and challenge me. – Dan Green, Kirksville, MO
The first general session...was absolutely wonderful. It made me think of our Main Street organization in a completely different way. – Liz Ogle, Grandview, MO
There were vendors present who provided services relevant to my downtown and I appreciate the opportunity to meet with them. – Melissa Combs, Kennett, MO
Attending the 2018 Main Street Now Conference was far more than any of us expected. After three days, meeting many new friends, hearing new ideas, building renewed energy, and developing real strategies for success, we all believe this conference was the jumpstart we needed. – Rusty Sullivan, Belton, MO
Highly Motivated Individuals
I cannot express how fulfilling it was to be around like-minded professionals that do what they are passionate about every day. – Lauren Manning, St. Joseph, MO
The experience of being surrounded with people driven, focused and with a passion for the revitalization of their community's downtown was an energizing start to my new position as Executive Director. – Kristel Reiman, Warrensburg, MO
The camaraderie and networking that permeated the event was priceless. – Dana DeFoe, Odessa, MO
Being around a group of highly motivated individuals, ready to do whatever it takes to improve their organization and community had me itching to get back home and start implementing that optimism. – Riley Price, Missouri Preservation
Incredibly Positive Experience
Simply put: WOW! Without a doubt, the National Main Street Conference was one of the most empowering conferences I have ever attended. – Adam Morton, Knob Noster, MO
Having the conference in Kansas City was an absolute joy, as Kansas City has quickly become one of my favorite places to visit. I believe [Missouri] Main Street Connection is one of the very best non-profits out there and is making useful strides on the front lines of revitalization efforts in small and mid-sized historic towns across the country. – Adam Flock, Moberly, MO
It was wonderful to see the impact a revitalized Main Street has on all aspects of life within a community. Thanks for reminding me why "this place matters." – Kim Buckman, Moberly, MO
I was impressed by the size and sophistication of the conference, then amazed by the presenters. – Gaylene Green, Kirksville, MO
Overall it was an incredibly positive experience and I hope to repeat it in Seattle in 2019. – Isabelle Jones, Willow Springs, MO
As you can see, a live setting of classroom sessions, mobile workshops, and networking with fellow Main Streeters provides an invaluable experience for volunteers working to revitalize their community.
MMSC is grateful to the following scholarship sponsors. Due to their generosity, we were able to award scholarships for registration fees to 30 individuals to attend the 2018 Main Street Now Conference in Kansas City.
Dalco Industries, Inc.
Karen Bode Baxter, Preservation Specialist
Kiku Obata and Company
Lisart Capital, LLC
R.G. Ross Construction Co., Inc.
STRATA Architecture + Preservation
Header photo courtesy of Slava Bowman Photography (c)2018.
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Just for Folks Passionate About Their Community
Everybody, have you heard? We're gonna buy you a mockingbird!
No. No, we're not. But…
We're going to Kansas City. Kansas City, here we come!
We're bringing a national event to the Heartland in March! Mark your calendars for March 26-28 to join us in Kansas City for the 2018 Main Street Now national conference for three exciting days of learning innovative solutions, exploring unique neighborhoods, and networking with peers.
Power & Light District, Kansas City. Credit: VisitKC
On the local (aka Missouri) home front, the Missouri Main Street committee for the national conference is working hard to plan an outstanding conference for downtown professionals in Missouri and nationwide. We expect upwards of 1500 individuals passionate about re-energizing local businesses, refurbishing historic buildings, and building vibrant, sustainable local economies.
The Elms Hotel & Spa, Excelsior Springs
Registration is open now and offers early bird registration rates through January 12, 2018. Don't worry, registration will be open up to the event – but it'll cost you more. Our advice – register early! The hotel block at the Marriott Kansas City Downtown (conference location) is also open. We advise you reserve that early, too!
Liberty, MO
Check out the mobile workshops we're planning around downtown Kansas City and in some great Main Street communities in the area – Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Chillicothe (ahem, 2018 GAMSA semifinalist!), and Emporia, KS. Tickets for mobile workshops and special events are available now for purchase with registration.
Don't forget about the big party – the Big Bash – thrown by Downtown Lee's Summit (ahem, 2010 GAMSA winner!). Buy a ticket for the Big Bash and get a $25 gift card to spend on dinner, shopping, and lots of other great stuff!
A preliminary schedule of session topics is available. Detailed descriptions of sessions will be on the conference app soon.
Of course, an event this epic needs the help of volunteers. Opportunities are available before, during and after the conference including educational session monitors and mobile workshop assistants plus a variety of other positions. And volunteers who work at least 8 hours receive $160 off a full conference registration! See all available opportunities and sign up here.
Well, we might take a plane, we might take a train
If we have to walk, we're going just the same...
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We Just Announced Two Exciting New Programs!
The state revitalization conference is well underway and off to a great start. This morning in the opening ceremony our State Director, Gayla Roten, welcomed all of the attendees and announced two new MMSC programs that we are very excited to offer to communities in Missouri!
People Energizing Places
The first program that Gayla announced is People Energizing Places. Starting and sustaining a Main Street organization can be challenging. Missouri Main Street Connection's new People Energizing Places (PEP) Grant can help your Main Street organization gain additional training and expert guidance to become more effective. This new two year program provides individualized training, focused initiatives for sustained revitalization and technical expertise developed to advance the Main Street organization's downtown development.
Strategic Teams Engaging Places Grant
The second program announced is the Strategic Teams Engaging Place Grant. Sustaining a Main Street organization can be challenging. Missouri Main Street Connection's new Strategic Teams Engaging Places (STEP) Grant will catapult your organization to the next level through expert guidance and training to create real change in your revitalization efforts. This new one year program provides customized training from a detailed assessment to strategically advance the Main Street organization's downtown development.
Contact the MMSC office at 417-334-3014 or email Keith Winge at kwinge@momainstreet.org for more information about these programs.
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State Conference Top 10: What you need to know before you go!
Missouri's premier revitalization conference, Get Plugged in Downtown, starts on Tuesday. We can't wait for you to see what's in store. If you haven't signed up you can still register online on the conference website or onsite the day of the conference. For those of you that have already signed up for this inspiring conference we've put together a top 10 list of things to know before you come below.
The Registration Office is located in the Presidents Room on the 3rd Floor and will be open the following hours: Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Main Street Basic Training courses in the Four-Point Approach® are all day Tuesday. Conference attendees who attend all four sessions/points and answer designated essay questions over each point may receive a Certificate of Completion at the Evening of Excellence.
NEW! Certified Local Government** (CLG) workshops will be on Tuesday. Attend this two-part workshop for information on why you should be a CLG community and how you can utilize the CLG program to benefit your downtown.
The "Main Street Clinic" (formerly Doctor Is In) is open 8 to 9 am and 1:15 to 2:15 pm on Wednesday and Thursday for anyone needing a boost of inspiration or a listening ear. By appointment only. Sign up at the MMSC registration desk.
What to wear:
a) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Conference Sessions: Business Casual (no jeans please).
b) Tuesday evening's Opening Reception at The Culinary Center: Casual, non-flowy attire and kitchen safe shoes.
c) Wednesday and Thursday In-the-Field Tours: Casual attire and flat, sensible shoes.
d) Wednesday evening for the ShowMe Bash in Excelsior Springs: Casual attire and flat, sensible shoes.
e) Thursday evening, Wine Reception and Evening of Excellence Dinner & Awards: Semi-formal/Cocktail attire.
As conference hotel session rooms tend to be chilly, we suggest wearing layers or bringing a sweater or jacket.
Weather forecast for the conference (as of 7/23/15):
Tuesday: High of 99 / Low of 75, Sunny, 0% Chance of Rain
Wednesday: High of 87 / Low of 65, Scattered Thunderstorms, 50% Chance of Rain
Thursday: High of 90 / Low of 67, Isolated Thunderstorms, 0% Chance of Rain
Parking & Wi-Fi: Daytime parking is available to attendees for $10 per day. Passes will be issued at the MMSC registration desk. Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available for conference attendees in guest rooms and conference areas.
Be sure to visit our fantastic exhibitors in the Expo Hall! They are there especially for you and offer a wide variety of services and products that will help to enhance your downtown revitalization efforts. The Expo Hall hours are: Wednesday: 7:30 am – 1:00 pm; Thursday: 7:30 am – 12:15 pm w/PRIZE giveaway at noon!
New! Is this your first Main Street Conference? A First Time Attendees session will be on Wednesday at 8 am. Also, look for the in the sessions descriptions in the program to help guide you on the best sessions track to help lay a foundation of knowledge to build your Main Street skills.
This year, the conference surveys will be sent with a link via email to be completed online following the conference.
We're looking forward to seeing you this week!
**This workshop is partially funded by a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Office and the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Grant awards do not imply an endorsement of contents by the grantor. Federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, handicap or ethnicity. For more information, write to the Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.


We would like to give you an insight about the history of our hotel. Our facility is embossed of a long faily tradition and is in ownership of the family Anzer since 1885.
Founded as pub over the years the house evolved to a cozy landly hotel and was extended multiple times.
In front of the house on the market place of Oberlind earlier a busy life could be found.
In the year 1885 the former pub was bought by Johann Michal Anzer (*1862 in Sölitz, + 1942 in Oberlind) and his wife Margareta Anzer (geb. Lehner, *1863 in Reissach, +1932 in Oberlind) for just 142 Deutsche Mark. Johann Michael Anzer was also Mayor of Oberlind at this time.
In the year 1927 the house was owned by Josef Anzer (*1889 in Oberlind, +1958 in Oberlind), the son of the couple.
Also he was mayor of Oberlind at this time and married Franziska Anzer (geb. Wildenauer, *1894 in Oberlind, +1976 in Oberlind).
Connecting to a long family tradition in the year 1953, Erich Anzer (*1923 in Oberlind), the father of the today's owner received the property rights of the hotel and married Anna Anzer (geb. Sauer, *1925 in Strassenhäuser, + 1996 in Oberlind).
In 1961 the hotel was demolished and built up completely new. On the right side you can find a picture of the shell of 1961.
In the year 1990 the property rights were received by Erich Anzer (*1962 in Oberlind) and Gabriele Anzer (geb. Knechtel, *1959 in Altenstadt/ Vohenstrauß). Until today the hotel is run by family Anzer.


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Morphological and reproductive consequences of an anther smut fungus on Oxalis
F. Roets1*, H. R. Curran2 & L. L. Dreyer2
1 Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, Stellenbosch University,
Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
2 Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, 7600,
Roets F., Curran H. & Dreyer L. L. (2012) Morphological and reproductive consequences of an anther smut fungus on . – Sydowia 64 (2): 267–280.
Thecaphora capensis, an anther smut fungus from the Greater Cape Floristic Region (GCFR) of South Africa infects a number of , the largest geophytic genus in this area. Diseased individuals produce fungal spores instead of pollen in their anthers, which allows for pollinator-mediated transmission of spores. We build on existing meagre knowledge of this plant-pathogen system by elucidating the known host range of and by assessing its effect on host morphology and reproduction. Three new hosts were identified, bringing the total number of known host species to twelve. Infection of , and generally has negative effects on all morphological traits assessed. However, the magnitude of effect on various characters varied between populations and hosts. Fungal spore presence on stigmatic surfaces of healthy and did not compromise seed set. However, diseased individuals were usually sterile, indicating that has major population-level impacts. Determining the full host range and consequences of infection are essential, as it will allow for comparisons with similar systems to formulate and test general hypotheses of vector-borne disease dynamics.
Keywords: spore-transmission, s. l., Greater Cape Floristic Region,


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