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Greetings!
September is here! The kids are back in school, temperatures begin to cool off and now it's time for two of Alabama's favorite seasons...hunting and football!
In honor of these two very important pastimes, we've put together a couple of surprises to help you get ready: 1) To get your deer fields prepared, we've got special package pricing this month on a Kubota tractor and RTV. See more info below. 2) Read this month's article about the Top 10 Weirdest Team Mascots in Are You Ready for Some Football? You don't want to miss it!
September's Chewin' the Cud, discusses how to Be Prepared During Times of Severe Weather. Read for insightful information and tips to keep you safe.
And, see what's happening this month and Labor Day weekend
in the September Activities and Events.
Finally, you can still get 0% financing on all Kubota equipment this month. So, what are you waiting for?! Come and see us today.
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Hunting season is almost here! Are you ready?
This month, we've got special package deals on Kubota L3200's & RTV's
Get your deer fields ready now, before the season begins! Come see us for details.
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Chewin' the Cud: The Cahaba Tractor Corner
Be Prepared During Times
of Severe Weather
Compared to the rest of the country, Alabama's severe weather is unique. It is the only state with two distinct severe weather/tornado seasons: spring and fall.
The spring severe weather season runs from late April through May with storm possibilities into the months of June and July. The fall season begins in late October and ends in late December.
After the devastating tornadoes that took place on April 27, 2011, more people have seen that tornadoes, like hurricanes, can hit almost anywhere and affect anyone. The well-known "Tornado Alley" zone includes north Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas because of the frequency of tornado outbreaks in these states. However, due to more recent climate factors such as El-Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) influences on the jet stream and an increase in low-level humidity rates, Tornado Alley has since been joined by a close relative referred to as "Dixie Alley." It includes the lower Mississippi and upper Tennessee Valleys (including the Huntsville and surrounding areas of north Alabama). Dixie Alley is so named because of its path of violent, long-tracked tornadoes that have caused significant damage.
Here's something that might surprise you: In a May 12, 2013 report by The Weather Channel, Alabama cities claimed three of the top spots in Tornado Central's Top 10 Tornado Cities: Huntsville #1, Birmingham #3 and Tuscaloosa #4. About 20% of those tornadoes occurred during the months of November and December.
So, what can you do to protect you and your family?
Have a Safety Plan.
1) Draw a layout map of your home and business. Practice escape routes and designate safe places in each. Then practice what to do during an emergency.
2) Check emergency supplies. Have an emergency kit with enough supplies to last for at least 3 days. Make sure there are fresh batteries in your weather radio and flashlights. 3) Pay attention to weather broadcasts and announcements. All severe storms and tornadoes are dangerous. If you are told to evacuate, do it. If you are told to get to a safe place, do it immediately.
4) Severe storms can produce damaging straight-line winds and may contain tornadoes. Take precautions and be prepared to treat these storms as you would a tornado.
The National Weather Service (NWS), FEMA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have information on how to be prepared for severe weather.
Being Prepared for the Worst in a Time of Disaster by the NWS presents a three-part series on emergency preparedness, including: Having an Emergency Kit Prepared Ahead of Time,Have a Disaster Plan in Place and Be Informed. FEMA also gives information on emergency preparedness and how to build an emergency kit on the agency's website: www.Ready.gov. The CDC offers a
comprehensive for severe weather preparedness, including important steps to take when seeking shelter at home, work and while in your car. In addition, the Alabama office of the National Weather Service has a downloadable booklet titled, Alabama All-Hazards Awareness Booklet presented by the Alabama NWS and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA). It is filled with severe weather information specific to Alabama.
Severe weather is possible year-round. Be prepared and have a plan in place. It can save your life and the lives of your family.
Additional Emergency Preparedness Tips:
* Don't forget other emergency kit items such as: personal identification, medications, eye glasses, first aid kit, pet food, cash or traveler's checks, blankets, a change of clothing, hand sanitizers or moist towelettes.
* Take photos of valuables and keep them with important documents (Social Security cards, insurance policies, wills, etc.). Back them up on a disc or USB and store in a secure location.
* Know how to shut off all utilities including, gas, water, electricity. Keep tools handy to disconnect valves.
* Keep fire extinguishers on hand and know how to use them.
* Designate an out-of-town relative or friend that each family member can notify that they are safe in case local calls are not in service during severe weather emergencies.
* Prepare a Family Emergency Plan to stay in touch with loved ones during an emergency.
* Learn texting. You can send a text much easier than trying to make a phone call during severe weather.
* Subscribe to emergency alert systems to get instant messages about severe weather. For more info, check the Emergency Alerts page on the Alabama EMA website.
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Are You Ready for Some Football?!
Load up on those hot wings and break open the chips. It's football time in Alabama! For all you armchair quarterbacks out there, we thought we'd pay homage to the true, tireless heroes of the game...the team mascots! Here's your
sideline tickets to preview the Top 10 Weirdest Team Mascots!
#1 Scottsdale Community College Fighting Artichokes
That's one tough-looking vegetable!
#2 Cal-Santa Cruz Banana Slugs
Quick! Someone throw that guy some fruit!
#3 Webster University GorloksNamed after the school's location at the intersection of Gore & Lockwood avenues. Ahhh, THAT explains it!
#4 The Washburn University Ichabods
Now what can be more endearing or intimidating than naming your team mascot after the deacon, Ichabod Washburn, who endowed the school in the 19th century?
#5 The Ohio Weslyan Battling BishopsSomething just seems oh so wrong about this one!
#6 Delta State University Fighting Okra
This one has every vegetable-hating kid running in fear!
#7 Evergreen State College GeoducksPronounced (gooey-ducks), this long-necked, giant-shelled mollusk looks a little fishy to us!
#8 The Stanford University Tree
Unable to come up with a mascot for their athletic team, the Cardinals,(hmmm, tough one there!), the band stepped up and submitted the obvious choice,...the tree!
#9 Trinity Christian College TrollsOk, you're guess is as good as ours!
#10 UNC School of the Arts Fighting Pickles
Though the school only has intramural sports, we thought they deserve to make the list, just for creativity.
Fighting Pickles? Really?! 
To all the mascots out there, we salute you, no matter how fierce or strange-looking you may be. You've got a tough job and we're..., well we're just glad it's not us!
Got any better or weirder mascots? Let us know and we'll share them in our next newsletter.
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While you're pulling out your best camo or favorite team's color, why not let us help you get a little pre-season work done? We've got special package deal pricing and 0% financing on all Kubota products going on now, so you can tackle those tough jobs before the first kick-off! Come and see us today.
Sincerely,
Cahaba Tractor Co.
2411 Hwy. 31 South
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 663-1470
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 Here'sMud
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A young man from the city went to visit his farmer uncle. For the first few days, the uncle showed him the usual things - chickens, cows, crops, etc. After three days, however, it was obvious that the nephew was getting bored and the uncle was running out of things to amuse him with.
Finally, the uncle had an idea. "Why don't you grab a gun, take the dogs and go huntin'?" This seemed to cheer the nephew up, and with much enthusiasm, off he went, dogs in trail.
After a few hours, the nephew returned. "How'd you enjoy that?" asked the uncle.
"It was great!" exclaimed the nephew. "Got any more dogs?"
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 September
Gardening Guide | |
Vegetable Seeds:
Plant hardy vegetables and root crops.
Vegetable Plants:
Continue planting celery, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards and onion sets.
Fruits and Nuts:
Fertilize strawberry plants. Take a soil test and begin plans now for future selection and planting of fruit and nuts.
Annuals and Perennials:
Continue planting perennials and biennials before fall. Divide old clumps of perennials.
Plant peonies now.
Bulbs:
In north Alabama, begin planting spring blooming bulbs late this month.
Roses:
Protect fall crops of blossoms from aphids and thrips. Keep plants healthy in changing temperatures and weather situations.
Shrubs:
When fall growth is completed, treat shrubs with fungicide. Check shrubs before cool weather early varieties of camellias.
Lawns:
In areas where permanent grass cannot grow, begin planting winter seed now. Three weeks before the first frost, stop fertilizing.
Miscellaneous:
*Treat azaleas, camellias, boxwoods, gardenias and hollies for insect infestations this month.
*Do not apply oil spray in freezing weather.
*When weather begins cooling, move houseplants back indoors.
The gardening guide is based upon the USDA hardiness zones for Alabama.
The state zones are:
North Alabama - 7a
Birmingham area - 7b
South Alabama - 8a
Mobile area - 8b
For more gardening info, visit:
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September
Activities and Events
Alabama vs. VA Tech
Georgia Dome
Aug. 31
Aug. 30-Sept. 2
Barber Motor Sports
Aug. 31-Sept. 1
8am-4pm
Nature WalkOak Mountain State Park Pelham, AL Sept. 1 10am
Auburn vs. MS State
Jordan Hare Stadium
Sept. 14
Fall Officially Begins!
Sept. 22
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Alabama
2013 Football Schedule
8/31 vs. VA Tech
9/14 at Texas A&M
9/21 vs. Colorado State
9/28 vs. Ole Miss
10/5 vs. Georgia State
10/12 at Kentucky
10/19 vs. Arkansas
10/26 vs. Tennessee
11/09 vs. LSU
11/16 at Mississippi State
11/23 vs. Chattanooga
11/30 at Auburn
Auburn
2013 Football Schedule
8/31 vs. Washington State
9/7 vs. Arkansas State
9/14 vs. Mississippi State
9/21 at LSU
10/5 vs. Ole Miss
10/12 vs. Western Carolina
10/19 at Texas A&M
10/26 vs. Florida Atlantic
11/2 at Arkansas
11/9 at Tennessee
11/16 vs. Georgia
11/30 vs. Alabama | |
12/7 SEC Championship
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Contact Us:
Cahaba Tractor Co.
2411 Hwy 31 South
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 663-1470
sales@cahabatractor.com
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F
8:00am-12:00pm Sat. | |
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