Tara Crisan Sweatt

Congratulations to the AHS cross country team. They ran Aug. 24 at the SCCHS Bullfrog Classic. The girls placed third as a team. Allee Cohen led in fourth place, Avery Whiteman came in 12th place and Anslee Farmer placed 17th. The boys came in 8th as a team and were led by Coby Caswell in 15th place and Drew Gargone in 19th place.

The mornings are getting chilly. Autumn is almost upon us … and all that implies: Community sports, school sports, homecoming, Halloween, football season in a football state with Tide fans hoping the new coach can fill Saban’s shoes and Tiger fans hoping he can’t.

The truck has come to Hilltop Farms. It was full of pottery and metal holiday decor. Last year, they were able to order twice. This year, that was not the case, so supplies are limited. Get there soon.

Stop by between 6-10 a.m. Monday through Friday and 6-11 a.m. on Saturday for breakfast. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. that is dine in or pick up. Hilltop farms is located at 10:38 Highway 11 Argo. Any questions? Call 205-452-2563.

On Sept. 6 and 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. is the Rustik Bucket Let’s Get Cozy Vintage Market at the St. Clair County Arena in Odenville. There will be vendors selling refinished furniture, painted signs, holiday decor, clothes and much more.

The entry fee is $5. However, if you like, tag, or share their post on Facebook, you will be entered to win free entry and $20 to spend at one vendor. The drawing will be Sept. 4.

People’s opinions vary on when to start decorating. Some want to get festive as soon as possible. Others prefer to wait until closer to a holiday. They think the displays are more special if they are up for a shorter time.

Whatever your opinion on this issue is, remember one thing. You might think it’s too early to decorate. But it is never too early to start planning your decorations.

Have a great week, Ashville.