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Western Unimount troubleshooting help please
I have a 7'6" Unimount pro plow. A few days ago I thought the motor was sounding a bit different, everything was working good and thought it was just me hearing things..lol. Then while plowing everything was going good until I got the truck stuck against a snowbank on ice. Got a tug backwards and then went to resume plowing. Plow would not make any noise. Got out and noticed some connections were lose on the solenoid. No tools in this truck since I left them in the other one. Only had to finish that driveway and was done so I snugged them up a bit with a pair of pliers. Everything worked great after that. Yesterday went and had to plow a cousin out. Plow worked fine until I got home. It would not move again, raised the hood and seen the solenoid was melted by one of the power cables. Went to the local garage and bought a solenoid and returned home to install it. Cleaned connections for the solenoid and also took the positive off the pump motor and cleaned that as well. Now this is where it gets goofy. When moving the joystick left, right, or up, I hear the solenoid kicking in but the motor only sometimes kicks in. Then on occasion, the solenoid seems to be stuck and will not cut power off to the motor when I move the joystick to the neutral position and even turn the joystick off. I tap my hand on the solenoid and it stops. I figure that the solenoid might be part of the problem, yet was wondering if the motor itself might be part to blame since it seems to only work when it wants to. Maybe the motor has a bad (dead) spot in it? Besides the connections that go to the solenoid, battery, and motor, the only connector in the line of wires is at the controller. So in conclusion I am thinking I might have to change the motor and solenoid. Does this sounds about right or am I overlooking something?
Any suggestions or guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Just because I give you advice doesn't mean I know more than you,
It just means I've done more stupid stuff than you.
a melted solenoid is from a loose connection usually. a loose connection will also make the solenoid stick even if it is new. hook jumper cables to the batter then the motor. of it runs every time the motor is fine.
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Thanks for the reply.
Another thing I was wondering is does the solenoid have to be grounded to the fenderwell? If so that might be part of the problem and will have to run a ground wire for it. Otherwise all wires going to the solenoid are tightened decent. I also wonder if the new solenoid might not be as good as it should be since it does not always kick the motor in.
I will work on it more when the sun comes up tomorrow. Right now it is a bit cold outside and no garage.
Just because I give you advice doesn't mean I know more than you,
It just means I've done more stupid stuff than you.
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Of course the relay coil must have a ground but it is built into the wiring harness and uses the main ground wire at the battery negative post for this. As long as both the small wires are connected to the two small connections on the solenoid you should have a good ground, that is as long as the wires aren't cooked. Point is if all is good you don't need a seperate ground for the solenoid, you can actually have it dangeling by the wires and it will still work.
As for the motor... I agree with the suggestion to "hotwire" the solenoid or just use a booster cable from the battery positive straight to the motor positive terminal. Touch it and release it a few times, if it starts and stops reliably then the motor should be fine. If there is in deed a dead spot then it will happen there too. Sounds like it could be brushes or a commutator problem. The commutator is kinda like a roulette wheel. If there is a dead spot it will only fail when the armature stops with a brush on the dead spot. Often you can verify this problem by getting someone to hold the controller in the up position and then hit the motor (when it doesn't respond) with a dead blow (sand filled) or soft hammer. This will usually move the brushes closer and then it will spin up.
Your solenoid sticking problem could be the solenoid itself or a controller / electrical problem. Unplug the plow first. Then I would disconnect the two small wires from the solenoid and then jump one to ground and the other to battery positive. It should click on and off at the same time you touch and remove the positive wire. If it doesn't then it's your solenoid but if it does not stick then you have perhaps a sticky button on your controller. That is how you could break it down.
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While your at it, check the grill connector..Water might of gotten into it when you got stuck in the bank..
As far as the motor. It does act like a vehicle starter that is ready to go completely out. Have to keep tapping the key, in this case the joystick, in order to get it to start working. I will be checking the motor out with a set of booster cables when I wake up in the morning.
Thanks for all the replies and I will post results and hopefully the fix in order that it might help others as well.
Just because I give you advice doesn't mean I know more than you,
It just means I've done more stupid stuff than you.
Don't use a cheap aftermarket solenoid. Just because it's new doesn't mean it's good!
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So far I tested the motor by using a set of jumper cables. Motor DOES have a dead spot in it. Still does not explain why the motor will not shut off at times. Would it be possible that since the motor is going, that it might be wanting to stay engaged as well at times?
Just because I give you advice doesn't mean I know more than you,
It just means I've done more stupid stuff than you.
The motor cannot be responsible for not turning off, has to be the solenoid or related wiring / controller. Also, hitting the other direction buttons on the controller will not help make it stop running because all the other buttons, except the down, make the motor come on in the same direction. You might try tapping on the solenoid when it won't shut off? I have used a made up test light for troubleshooting this problem, I put a wire on the positive (feed) side of the solenoid coil. That is the small screws. And then just ran it to a 12 volt lamp socket and let it hang out of the hood. The other side of the bulb must be grounded too. What this does is it lights up where you can see it when your controller sends a signal to the coil on the solenoid to engage. The light will come on when you hit any button except down. It should go out as soon as you let go of the button. If the light does go out but the motor continues then it must be a bad solenoid. If the light stays on then the solenoid is fine and is just doing what it is told. The problem is in controller or wiring.
Keep in mind that if the solenoid had a loose connection, like buddy said above, the heat from the amperage passing through that resistance can make the solenoid stick. Another thing that can do this is twisted mounting. If you fasten the solenoid to an uneven surface and contort it when you tighten your screws it can make it stick too.
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Last edited by mishnick; 02-26-2011 at 05:13 PM.
TY mishnick.
I do have to tap lightly on the solenoid when it does not turn off. I will have to make me a test light with a spare trailer light I have. I am thinking it is the solenoid though because when it does stay on after moving the stick to the neutral position, I can even turn the power off to the joystick and it stays running. I will test with the light also to make sure.
As far as mounting, it is on a flat surface and both screws only snugged up before tightening enough to ensure they would not come loose. Connections cleaned, yet have to get one replacement terminal for the small ground wire. New parts will have to be bought on Monday.
Thank you for all the help so far.
Just because I give you advice doesn't mean I know more than you,
It just means I've done more stupid stuff than you.
Buy a new solenoid and your problems will be resolved I belive.
Apto Quod Victum "Adapt and overcome"
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Sounds like your having the same problems I had. First the motor started to go and the higher draw on the failing motor caused the solenoid to start sticking and adventually cook it self. got a brand new solenoid and it was bad outta the package, worked for 20 min then started sticking changed that and teh controller started acting up. Turned out that being that its located near my window moisture got into it and corroded the circuit board, cleaned it and good as new now. Someone on here mentions an easy way to check teh controller, when the plow is acting up... ie stuck running put the plug on teh controlled to see if it stops, if not its the solenoid.
So to sum it up, problems were more than likely due to loose solenoid connection(s). That melted solenoid and made the plow motor stay running. Normally I probably would have heard the plow motor, yet my muffler blew out a week before that. So one set of brushes for the plow motor, and two solenoids later, and the plow is running great once again.
Thanks everybody for the replies and assistance with troubleshooting. I probably would not have went and bought another new solenoid if it was not for mishnick's testing tips.
Good thing it went out after the last customer for the last snow storm, and got it working in time for the snow coming tomorrow.
Thanks again,
Just because I give you advice doesn't mean I know more than you,
It just means I've done more stupid stuff than you.
Well done Matt, perseverance always pays off, and when that doesn't work I usually resort to violence and profanity! Now go make money with your plow!
Apto Quod Victum "Adapt and overcome"
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The euro may slide to $1.30, the lowest in a year amid concerns the sovereign-debt crisis will spread from Greece, according to a unit of Credit Agricole SA.
The euro will decline as the region's economy may "face the risk of slipping into a negative spiral, stemming from austerity measures in Greece and its adverse impact on economic growth," said Yuji Saito, director of the foreign-exchange department at Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in Tokyo, in a phone interview.
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Audubon International's BioBlitz 2016, a species-counting competition held on golf courses across the world, ran from Earth Day, April 22nd, through International Migratory Bird Day, May 14th. This annual competition demonstrates the large diversity of species that call golf courses home, while engaging local interest and support of the green space and recreational opportunities that golf courses provide to their towns. Thirty-three golf courses across the world participated this year, which was the second year of the event. Participants were challenged to identify species at their course by engaging the community and local wildlife experts.
BioBlitz 2016 participants found a total number of 3118 unique species of animals, plants, fungi, and insects during this year's competition. This total number of species counted reflected a 40% increase from the results of last year's BioBlitz 2015. This year, 1274 people participated across the world, which is an incredible 78% increase in number of participants from last year!
Across the world, BioBlitz creates an opportunity for school children, community members, golfers, and more to take a closer look at the habitats provided on golf course. Sakonnet Links in Rhode Island reported that "Standing in a tide pool, one young participant remarked 'this is the best field trip ever!'"
Manager of Membership Services Delphine Tseng co-hosted a BioBlitz event at Bethpage State Park with Director of Grounds, Andrew Wilson, at all five Bethpage courses on Earth Day. Tseng wrote, "Golfers from around the world were enthusiastic to learn about our efforts in creating wildlife habitat on golf courses and wanted to know how they could help." During the event, a visiting golfer from Scotland remarked, "I wish we had something like this in Scotland!" Of the experience of co-hosting the BioBlitz event, Wilson wrote: "It's rewarding to show these golfers another side of Bethpage. We have been certified with Audubon International for more than 15 years and it's important to let the world know what great things golf courses offer."
Courses which showed exceptional participation in BioBlitz 2016 are awarded with a bluebird art print. Venice Gold and Country Club in Venice Beach, FL won first place in the "Most Species Counted" competition for the second year in a row. Volunteers at Venice Beach spotted, identified, and listed 910 species on their course. The Jekyll Island Club in Jekyll Island, GA was recognized for having the most participants with a total of 161 volunteers who assisted in the species count and identification. The final contest was for the "Best Photograph". With a stunning photo of a Florida Softshell Turtle, Shadow Wood Country Club in Bonita Springs, FL took home first place. Visit https://www.auduboninternational.org/BioBlitz2016 to see more photos from the competition and a full listing of first, second, and third place in each category.
RIVERSIDE, CA – The City of Riverside is the first community in California to earn the Audubon Green Community Award from Audubon International for their ongoing sustainability initiatives. Members of Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for the award, which recognizes significant environmental achievement and is an intermediate milestone en route to earning the rigorous designation of Certified Audubon International Sustainable Community. Mayor Rusty Bailey received the Green Community Award on behalf of the City of Riverside from Audubon International's Director of Community Programs at the Riverside Sustainability Coalition Meeting on June 15.
In 2015, the City of Riverside joined the Sustainable Communities Program through the support of The Toro Company. Toro's sponsorship aims to further environmental health and sustainability in communities where Toro has facilities. Mayor of Riverside Rusty Bailey noted, "The City of Riverside and its partners are proud of our sustainability efforts that will enhance healthy living and economic prosperity. We are working with Audubon International and local partners to give all residents and visitors the tools to help create a better, greener, more sustainable world." Sustainability Coordinator Andrew Markis led the effort to obtain the Green Community Award and complete Stage One.
Riverside's accomplishments include:
"As the first municipality in the State of California and west of the Mississippi to receive the Audubon International Green Community Award, Riverside demonstrates a strong commitment to embodying the ideals of sustainability—economic vitality, environmental protection, and social responsibility," says Joanna Nadeau, Director of the Sustainable Communities Program. "By facing its unique challenges and embracing the beautiful natural landscape, Riverside has much to celebrate. It is a unique place filled with leaders that care deeply about its future."
After a community sustainability plan is approved, communities in the program may apply for certification in the Sustainable Communities Program by demonstrating continuous progress towards goals in the plan under fifteen focus areas that comprise sustainability principles.
For more information, contact Joanna at Audubon International at (518) 767-9051 ext. 124 or email@example.com, or visit the website at www.auduboninternational.org.
The Board of Directors of Audubon International has announced that Executive Director Doug Bechtel will be leaving the organization for a leadership position with New Hampshire Audubon.
"Doug has done a superb job for Audubon International since joining us in January 2014 and we wish him well in his new responsibilities," said Chuck Bassett, chairman of the AI board of directors. "He has served as an excellent leader at AI, and he has advanced AI's mission to promote the responsible, sustainable use of our natural resources."
"His entire career personifies the AI mission, to deliver high quality environmental education and facilitate the sustainable management of land, water, wildlife and natural resources where people live, work, and play," Bassett said.
Doug added a comment: "I am very excited about this new opportunity in New Hampshire. I know that I leave AI at a time when the organization is strong, healthy, and positioned to deliverable tangible results in multiple sustainability disciplines. I very much appreciate the people I have worked with at AI, the staff and board members, as well as the many individuals and organizations we work with."
A nationwide search to fill Audubon International's top position is underway.
Prior to joining Audubon International, Doug served as the Director of Conservation Science for The Nature Conservancy's New Hampshire Chapter for more than 15 years.
Audubon International works with private and public lands, including golf courses, communities, cemeteries, ski areas, businesses, and lodging facilities in more than 20 countries, with the goal to help them reduce their impact on nature. In its 29-year history, Audubon International, a 501.c.3 not-for-profit organization, has enrolled more than 3,000 facilities in its rigorous certification programs and has collaborated with various colleges, agencies of state and federal government as well as golf organizations such as the USGA and the GCSAA.
Contact: Chuck Bassett, 352-255-6199
POULTNEY, VT--Green Mountain College and Audubon International—two organizations at the forefront of advancing sustainability—have announced a partnership to promote environmental stewardship and make sustainability education programs available to all. Staff at Audubon Internationals' vast network of environmentally-responsible facilities will receive discounts to enroll in GMC's cutting edge, online graduate curriculum in one of four sustainability disciplines. Graduate students at Green Mountain College can apply their place-based education by exploring and implementing Audubon International's programs alongside professional staff.
Based in Troy, N.Y., Audubon International is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) environmental organization. Through education, technical assistance, certification, and recognition, Audubon International facilitates the implementation of environmental management practices that ensure natural resources are sustainably used and conserved. To date, Audubon International has enrolled over 3,000 properties (including golf courses, cemeteries, ski areas, housing developments, hotels, and many others) and communities in its rigorous certification programs.
"Green Mountain College's program is a model for sustainability training, and a natural academic partner for Audubon International and our member facilities," said Doug Bechtel, Executive Director of Audubon International. "Continuing Audubon International's legacy of introducing science-based ecological principles to stewards of developed lands, partnering with GMC expands educational offerings available to the staff at Audubon International's member organizations. We hope to further develop research opportunities with Green Mountain College faculty and students to advance sustainability science and practices using our real-world examples."
"Green Mountain and Audubon International make great partners. Our students get to work hand in hand on sustainability projects with Audubon staff and partners, and people affiliated with Audubon can access award winning and affordable sustainability education right at home," noted Thomas Mauhs-Pugh, Provost at Green Mountain College.
Green Mountain College has been a leader in sustainability focused education for 20 years. The American Association for Sustainability in Higher Education rates it #1 in the country for its sustainability curriculum. GMC has received the highest score in Princeton Review's greenest schools category since the category was created, and is currently rated the second greenest school in the country. GMC consistently ranks in the top 15 of Sierra Magazine's annual coolest schools list. In 2006, GMC launched the nation's first sustainable M.B.A. and first online M.S. in environmental studies. Since then the College has introduced an M.S. in sustainable food systems and an M.S. in resilient and sustainable communities, the first online programs of their kind in the U.S.
For more on Green Mountain College's graduate programs, visit: http://www.greenmtn.edu/academics/graduate/
Contacts: Kevin Coburn, Green Mountain College Director of Communications, 802-287-8926; Joanna Nadeau, Audubon International Director of Community Programs, 518-767-9051 x124
Environmental nonprofit Audubon International has launched the second annual BioBlitz, a free program for golf courses across the world, which will run from Earth Day, April 22nd, to International Migratory Bird Day, May 14th.
BioBlitz is a species-counting competition designed to create awareness among golfers and the general public about the environmental value of the habitats supported by golf courses. The program is open to any golf course worldwide, including those unaffiliated with Audubon International.
"A BioBlitz is a great way for golf courses to bring naturalists and families out to see the natural beauty golf courses provide in their towns," said Doug Bechtel, Executive Director of Audubon International. Last year's participants recorded 3,560 total species, representing over 1,592 plants and fungi and 638 wildlife species, for a total of 2,230 unique species identified. Kim Davidson, Horticulturist at Ironwood Golf Course in Michigan, wrote: "We were able to record 279 species! The blitz was a lot of fun and it opened my eyes to all of the species that call our course home…I am excited to share the list with our golfers so they too can see how many species our course benefits."
A golf course may invite any number of participants such as golfers and their families, local environmental organizations, youth groups, community members, and local experts to count plant and animal species located on the property. Awards will be given in the categories of Most Species, Most Participants, and Best Photo. Following BioBlitz, Audubon International will compile the lists of plant and animal species recorded and report on the findings.
To register for BioBlitz 2016 and receive your free toolkit, please email Tara Donadio at email@example.com. The deadline to register is April 20th. Visit Audubon International's website to see photos from last year's competition.
Vancleave, MS –The Preserve Golf Club, the only golf course in Mississippi to be certified through the Audubon International Signature Program, has been recognized for continued sustainable management of natural resources. The Preserve joined the Signature program in 2004, before construction began. The Preserve opened in 2006, was certified though the Signature Program in 2007, and has been recertified by Audubon International as a Certified Signature Sanctuary.
In the past few years, The Preserve has renovated greens, collars and bunkers, dug a new irrigation well, and evaluated existing tree shade to improve the health of the greens. Throughout these changes, The Preserve staff has maintained a commitment to the environment. "The Preserve Golf Club is honored again to be recognized for our commitment to environmental stewardship by Audubon International," said Stephen Miles, Director of Operations for The Preserve. "Environmental stewardship is a great business plan for the game of golf. Environmental stewardship simply means being efficient with the resources we use on a daily basis. We want the nutrients and medicine we apply to stay on target and not be wasted down our rivers and streams. It just makes good business sense!"
The 110 acre golf course has 18 holes and was designed by Jerry Pate. It sits on a 245 acre site with eight acres of lakes and over 4,000 linear feet of naturalized shoreline. Nature Conservancy land to the south, US Fish & Wildlife lands to the west, Old Fort Bayou Mitigation Bank to the east, and Cypress Bog to the north create a total of 1800 acres of dedicated nature preserve surrounding the golf course. The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge located just west of the property is inhabited by the endangered Mississippi sandhill crane. These cranes occasionally use the golf course for food and shelter. The wetlands of Fort Bayou run through the golf course, providing an excellent wide vegetative corridor for the movement of wildlife through the property. "The native surroundings of pitcher plant bogs, cypress swamps, long leaf pine savannah, live oak groves and native grass prairies all guided the design of the course as it was laid into this natural setting," said Nancy Richardson, Signature Program Director for Audubon International, during the required staff visit to the property.
The Signature Program provides environmental planning assistance to new facilities and developments and helps landowners design for the environment so that both economic and environmental objectives are achieved. To become recertified, Signature Program members must demonstrate their continued commitment to the Principles for Sustainable Resource Management as outlined in their site-specific Natural Resource Management Plan. This plan addresses wildlife conservation and habitat enhancement, water quality monitoring and management, integrated pest management, water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction and management, and the adoption of green building products and procedures.
To learn more about The Preserve Golf Club, go to www.preservegc.com.
Perdido Key, FL–Lost Key Golf Club has been recognized for continued sustainable management of natural resources. Originally designed by Arnold Palmer Golf Designs, Lost Key was the first course in the world to become certified through the Audubon International Silver Signature Program. Certified on July 29, 1998, Lost Key has been recertified by Audubon International and is celebrating its seventeenth year as a Certified Signature Sanctuary.
Located on Florida's northwest coast near the Alabama state line, the 287-acre property is situated on Perdido Key in Escambia County. The Gulf of Mexico is within one half mile of property's southernmost point. "The general course layout originally was designed to utilize upland areas as much as possible in order to avoid and minimize wetland impacts," stated Nancy Richardson, Signature Program Director, during the recertification site visit to Lost Key. Natural wetland areas were expanded by 5.4 acres by backfilling excavated upland areas with existing wetland muck, thus preserving the site-specific gene pool. Lost Key Golf Club is one of the few areas of protected wilderness in the Florida panhandle, and has faced significant inundation and damage from hurricanes. But the plant community, a mixture of North Florida flatwoods, sand scrub, and North Florida coastal strand, has survived and flourished. Wildlife corridors wind through sand live oak, sand pine, and slash pine, and support pairs of nesting osprey and American bald eagle, alligator, deer, and healthy shore bird populations.
To become recertified, Signature Program members must demonstrate their continued commitment to the Principles for Sustainable Resource Management as outlined in their site-specific Natural Resource Management Plan. This plan addresses wildlife conservation and habitat enhancement, water quality monitoring and management, integrated pest management, water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction and management, and the adoption of green building products and procedures.
Following the site review, Ramsey Prescott, golf course superintendent, said: "At Lost Key Golf Club, we agree in a co-existence of both humans and nature, and believe that the best way to sustain that co-existence is by developing and maintaining our property with best management practices. By working with Audubon International through their Signature Program, we are able to implement effective cultural practices, follow with proper water management techniques, and develop sound fertility programs while protecting the environment and preserving the natural heritage of the game of golf."
To learn more about Lost Key Golf Club, go to www.lostkey.com.
New Orleans, LA– Audubon International announces that Audubon Park Golf Club has been recognized for continued sustainable management of natural resources and has been awarded recertification as a Certified Signature Sanctuary. Audubon Park Golf Club, designed by Dennis Griffiths, is the only golf course certified through the Audubon International Signature Program in Louisiana. The golf course opened in October 2002 and was certified as a Silver Signature Sanctuary on July 22, 2004.
To become recertified, Signature Program members must demonstrate their continued commitment to the Principles for Sustainable Resource Management as outlined in their site-specific Natural Resource Management Plan (NRMP). This plan addresses wildlife conservation and habitat enhancement, water quality management, integrated pest management, water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction and management, and the adoption of green building products and procedures.
Using an infill location that had been disturbed by a previous golf course project, Audubon International and Audubon Nature Institute worked cooperatively on 80 acres near the historic Garden District of New Orleans to restore habitat and to provide a cohesive educational program aimed at golfers, area residents, and park users. "The challenge initially was to improve connections throughout the property to isolated wildlife habitat patches and lakes and to increase the vegetation diversity in these patches and corridors", said Nancy Richardson, Signature Program Director for Audubon International, during the required staff visit to the property. "Today, the interaction of patrons, walkers, and joggers with the course provides an opportunity for education about those natural systems on the property."
The golf course is circled by a paved pedestrian and bike path. This path is shaded by huge live oak trees with wide, sweeping canopies which, in some cases, extend to the ground. The golf course is part of the Audubon Park complex which also includes the Audubon Zoo and other public park land. With eighty percent of the property remaining as open space, habitat preserves on the course include a lagoon, large oak patches, and oaks that line the jogging/walking path. Along the northern and eastern periphery, the thirteen acre lagoon was excavated as part of Olmstead's original plan for Audubon Park in the early 1900's. Hurst Walkway, a pedestrian walkway through the middle of the golf course from east to west, continues to be used by walkers.
Audubon Park has a long history of importance in the local community. The park was the site of the 1884 World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition. The main building of the World's Fair included almost 32 aces under its roof, covering holes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 on the current golf course. The bricks along the lake near the ninth hole are remnants of the building foundation.
Following the site review, Will Guererri, golf course superintendent, stated: "The Audubon International Signature Program is a great program to hold industry leaders to a responsible and ethical standard that, in my mind, all facilities should participate in. From wildlife management to water conservation, our facility has further improved the quality of our guest experience and encouraged myself and our staff to fulfill our responsibility as an Audubon signature facility."
To learn more about Audubon Park Golf Club, go to www.auduboninstitute.org/golf.
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WILLIAMSTON, NC – The Town of Williamston is recognized by Audubon International for their continued commitment to sustainability through recertification as an "Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community." Brent Kanipe, AICP, Director of Planning, led the effort to maintain certification status for this town and is being recognized for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International. The Town of Williamston was designated as an Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community in 2009 and is one of five communities in the world to receive the honor.
Williamston Mayor Tommy Roberson commented, "Williamston is very proud to receive this designation from Audubon International and is pleased to be recognized for all the efforts of town citizens, staff, and the Town Board of Commissioners."
The Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program provides information and guidance to help communities preserve and enhance what makes them healthy and vibrant places to live, work, and play. Certified members define a vision for their future founded in the three pillars of sustainability–a healthy local environment, quality of life for citizens, and economic vitality.
"Williamston demonstrates a strong commitment to its sustainability program. They are to be commended for preserving the natural heritage of the area by enhancing wetlands along the Roanoke River and directing development away from critical farmland and into the historic downtown," said Joanna Nadeau, Director of Community Programs at Audubon International.
Developing riverside camping platforms, signage, and trail maps, purchasing recycled materials, and updating the comprehensive plan with green building and smart growth principles are the top examples why Williamston is considered a leader in sustainability. In the last few years, Williamston has also reduced municipal water use by 50%, installed permeable pavement in two parking lots, and increased affordable housing options. Williamston's accomplishments have been enhanced by funding awards for historic preservation projects including façade improvements in the historic district and heritage publications.
"To maintain certification, a community must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a majority of areas," explained Nadeau. Members maintain certification status in the Sustainable Communities Program by demonstrating continuous progress towards goals in the plan under fifteen focus areas. Communities go through a recertification process every two years. Currently, there are 20 communities in the Sustainable Communities Program.


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Red Steel Controls Being Revamped?
An online report suggests so, but Ubisoft remains vague.
Then, on Tuesday, The Game Feed published a report saying the development team at Ubisoft Paris had announced a redesigning of the game, citing some difficulties the studio was having in "refining the sword-fighting." Nowhere in the report does The Game Feed state Ubisoft confirmed they were working on free-form controls; they simply speculated.
Hopefully they're right, but Ubisoft isn't saying just yet. When contacted, Ubisoft representative Michael Beadle remained vague. "Yes, the dev team is continuing to 'tweak/adjust' the controls," he said, promising more information about the matter would be forthcoming, but the game "is a launch title and more details about the controls will be revealed at a later date."
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Remeber "The Twilight Princess"?Posted: Jul 01, 2006 12:00AM PST by yung-aries
Nintendo delayed it so much but from what I see they delivered so I'm not worried
ummm...Posted: Jun 30, 2006 12:00AM PST by chairguru22
"it was a little disconcerting when Ubisoft revealed you wouldn't actually have free-form control during sword-play" What?! that was the whole point of the game. to run around slashing people. UBISOFT, change the controllers or this game will suck. (even if they do change the controls it might still suck).
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Hopefully free-formPosted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by genresrforposers
because pre-animated stuff would take some fun out being that it's kind of like a button press that actual took physical motion(ridiculously lazy yes, but my actual point is that wouldn't be different enuff from simple button presses
small replys to postPosted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by down_south_hustler
The only thing that excites me about the Wii is playing the old nes games. Skate or Die, River City Ransom, excite bike, Kid Icirus, Ikara Warriors, Super Mario 1, and 3..........and so on. Nintendo has stated that this is not a "next gen" console so why should I care about "next gen" Wii games. Kinda look like xbox games. Oh and I am a graphics whore, but graphics are not the only thing I like, but they are important.
mandangsbelow69Posted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by Bankshot77
there's rly not much nintendo or ubisoft can do about that. nintendo games usually outsell third party games on their consoles anyway.
Sword play is not the only thing.Posted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by Fear360
I watched some of the gameplay videos and noticed something interesting. I thought the wii control would be the new mouse for console shooters. I was excited! Then I watched the video and noticed the pointer moved the crosshair all over the screen. meaning the crosshair does'nt stay in the middle of the screen like PC shooters. Also noticed that you have to put the pointer on the edges on the screen to look in that direction. To me, that is worse than using a analog stick. I guess wii will have to see if the control is any good for shooters.
I aint sold too the concept eitherPosted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by circuitcity-guy
look it looks fun and all but zelda played just fine on a standart controller, I think with this new controller it's going too become a little more of a glitchy game experience than before. Have u guys taken a look a metroid prime videos it look's like there aint a an ability too strife left or right looked too me like you need too turn the hole screen around too look behind u or too move a bit left or right, just doesnt seem like a good controller for MULTIPLAYER ACTION THINK ABOUT IT KID'S.
im still getting itPosted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by apocalypce_3
i would still buy it but the only thing im worried about is how much off a change are they doing to the game
Nitendo really Needs this to be succesful,really bad..Posted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by mandangsbelow69
Nintendo's third party support has been getting worse and worse, Red steel looked to be first 3rd party title to take advantage of the Revolution's controler if it fails we might see alot less 3rd party support. If that is the case it would cripple Nintendo even worse.
I'm still not sold.Posted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by Apollo56
I am on the fence with this game. I think that it's a half-assed attempt to win back the "mature" gamers that Nintendo lost in the previous console wars. I have yet to be impressed by this game and it's probably a good idea that the controls are being revamped. Ubisoft is a smart company, hopefully they will change this game for the better. p.s. "Red Steel"? lame title
Call me crazy....Posted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by Ultima9999
but isn't this last weeks news?
Wouldn't mind a delayPosted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by kamrantu
With all the other games coming for the Wii at and around launch... one game getting little delayed to make it better really wont effect me. Red Steele not on the top of my list regardless even if it releases at launch and gets Resident Evil 4 level reviews. Cause I really wont get/play anything until I am done with Zelda Twilight Princess for the Wii or Cube if I can't get the Wii due to shortage etc.
I think people are missing the pointPosted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by Darksquirrel
It's very difficult to have free form sword swinging in a game. Especially with the wii, it requires a lot of processing power to pull off. Collision detection and an ai smart enough to keep up with you is gonna eat up the wii processor. This is one of the downsides that nintendo will face for there decision to not at least attempt to evolve technologically with their console.
GoodPosted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by masterkirby492
good thing to cause i keep hearing that the sword fighting part of the game sucked. they need to put free-motion sword fighting in the game. only then i will think about buying the game.
Red Steel is still a "maybe" for me.Posted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by opticaudio
I wasn't that impressed by the E3 demo. The sword part did look a little stiff. But man, if they could give the sword free-form movement with the controller....I'd give it a serious 2nd look.
Good jobPosted: Jun 29, 2006 12:00AM PST by k20adam
After the multiple negative reviews I had heard after e3 on this game's wonky control scheme, its good to see the developer making changes. This game looked promising at first, so hopefully this game will take a positive direction up to launch.


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Farmer's Market has been a hot spot for 75 years and about 10 years ago The Grove was added, making for an unusual mix of the traditional and the modern LA.
Farmer's Market has been a tourist destination for many decades. There are some "touristy" shops selling mini license plates with names on them, t-shirts, etc. but there's not nearly as many shops like that as there used to be. New shops have added some modern class to the market. There's a tea shop, a dog bakery, and the best kitchenwares shop in LA, Sur La Table. Plus they kept some of the classics like the top notch newsstand and Du-par's restaurant, known for their breakfasts - thank goodness! Old-timers and traditionalists still come here regularly and, despite the new additions, if you want to get a sense of LA 50 years ago, this is a good place to get it.
Then walk through the parking lot over to the LA of the new millennium. The Grove brings in a new crowd. There are some high class shops here - Lalique and Stella McCartney just to name a couple. The mall also has a trolley that runs the length of the main street so if you get too tired shopping you can get a lift back to your car.
What to buy: It's up to you - mostly it's fun just to look.
What to pay: The prices cover the whole range here - you can find simple, inexpensive souvenirs up to the priciest of things.
Address: 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
Directions: In the Fairfax District at Fairfax and 3rd, south of Santa Monica Blvd and north of the La Brea Tar Pits & LACMA.
Website: http://www.thegrovela.com
As for shopping....Melrose is great. I don't think the Beverly Center is all that impressive. It's an older mall...kind of dated. You may want to look into the outdoor walking malls such as "The Grove" on Fairfax & 3rd street (great eating there too thanks to the Farmer's Market) or check out "The Americana" in Glendale if you don't mind taking a short drive out of LA. If you don't mind taking the subway from Hollywood to the Gold Line terminal in Chinatown you can then continue on the train to Old Town Pasadena for some more good shopping, eating, and nightlife (best visited on a weekend in the evening).
The Farmers Market is not at all a market in the sense that you might expect - that is, I always think of rows and rows of stalls selling inexpensive and/or artisan type items when I think of a market. The Farmers Market is more of a food court where there are lots and lots of chip-van type structures selling hot and cold food which you can eat walking along or at tables in front of the sales units. The tables are outdoors in the main but most are covered by awnings to shelter from the weather. The day that I visited it was very hot and to be honest I didn't like the combination of heat and smells. I refused to eat there and went elsewhere.
There are also a number of very inexpensive shops, though again I didn't buy.
I believe that there are a couple of shops where the very best of fresh fruit and vegetable produce in LA is to be found. Unfortunately I didn't see them.
In addition to food there's quite a bit to be seen here which would be of interest to history buffs. I have posted a pic of the clock tower at Farmers Market and in time I will post pics of some other interesting landmarks/monuments/historical items.
What to buy: Food here really - there are 36 restaurants on a very casual theme selling everything from Japanese to Brazilian to French!
What to pay: It's very inexpensive here - but I didn't buy so can't give exact prices.
Directions: The Farmers Market, LA.
The farmer's market is not actually a farmer's market. It's a mix of outdoor shops and restaurants with pleasant atmosphere. You will find all the brand name chain stores here plus a few unique shops. Restaurants vary from tea/coffee stands to fast food to nice, sit-down meals.
I am one of the rare girls who hate shopping. If I must go to a mall for the expressed purpose of girly "shopping", I perfer to spend my time here browsing a few shops and getting a descent (but not spectacular) meal afterwards.
Adjacent parking structure.
What to buy: Everything you can buy at a mall
Address: Third Street and Fairfax
Directions: Fairfax district, between Sunset and Wilshire
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This doesn't compare to other farmer's market such as Pike Place Market in Seattle or Granville in Vancouver, but it is charming. Many food stands, produce stands and local crafts.Farmers Market was created in 1934 when 18 farmers parked their trucks on vacant land at Gilmore Ranch to sell fresh produce to "locals" who flocked to the location. Farmers Market is home to 70 shops. About 3 million people visit the market annually. There is a newer section right next door to the Farmers Market called ,The Grove. It's an outdoor mall that includes the stand by's Nordstrom, Barnes & Nobles, Crate and Barrel and a movie cineplex. While here we saw the paparazzi following Victoria Beckham(Posh Spice) as she was shopping.
Some interesting notes about Farmers Market:
*James Dean is believed to have eaten breakfast at Farmers Market on the day of his fatal car crash (9/30/55).
*On an average day, Market visitors purchase more than 1,000 gallons of coffee.
*Walt Disney sat a Market patio tables when he was preparing designs for Disneyland, and elements of the Market are incorporated into those original designs.
Address: 3rd and Fairfax
Just a simple normal shopping area. There are many people come to get something for reasonable price.
What to buy: I spend quite long time to be here to enjoy buying local thing and suvenir for friends.
What to pay: Different price from cheap to a little more expensive only.
Here at the market are private individuals who run their own shops and eateries, selling or creating unique goods and services at good prices. In the neigboring "The Grove" are mostly large and pricey establishments that are so commercial and, well, less special. Experience the old village like atmosphere by dining at the original farmer's market and buying here too!
Directions: 3rd and Fairfax, Fairfax District, Los Angeles
Website: http://www.farmersmarketla.com/history.html
Farmers Market Has a huge variety of shops to choose from. We were there on a public holiday so it was pretty busy but i've been told that apart from weekends it isn't usually so packed. The central Mall has many unique shops and theatres and restaurants to choose from. We especially liked the Pottery Barn Store as we dont have them here in Australia. It has gorgeous Kids stuff from clothes to Bedroom accessories, linens ect.. The Hot Dog stand ( I cant remember the name of it but its very easy to find - at the end of the outside mall right in the middle of the grassed area, had awesome hot dogs with ver unique titles and great fries!
The Farmers' Market is not just about food. There are more or less 20 shops there to browse around in.
Address: NE corner of 3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue
Directions: Near The Grove
Website: http://www.farmersmarketla.com/shops/index.html
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