Thursday, November 19, 2009 • THE LEADER • A3
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Black Friday starts on Thanksgiving By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Thanksgiving Day is not only the traditional day of celebrating and sharing a meal with family but in Tipton County it is also the day for Brad Brooks and Brooks Auction’s annual Christmas Day auction. Brooks said he doesn’t remember the exact date he started holding the Christmas auctions, but he does know he’s been holding them every year since he moved his auction house to Covington in 1993. Although people at first thought he was crazy, he said he felt hosting an auction on Thanksgiving Day would go over well. “I moved to Tipton County in 1986 and to Covington in ‘93,” reflects Brooks. “I believe it was the late ‘80s, maybe ‘90-’91 that we may have started. I’m from Henderson County and they do a lot of these Thanksgiving auctions and I decided I wanted to do one in Tipton County. The feedback I was receiving was, ‘Are you crazy? Do you really think anyone is going to come to an auction on Thanksgiving Day?’ I was like, ‘Yeah, I believe they will. They do at home.’ After advertising for that first year, we couldn’t get everyone in the building. They were standing out in the street in downtown Munford. They were looking in the doors.” After the success of that inaugural auction, Brooks has held a Thanksgiving Day auction every year. And each year he said it gets bigger and better. “It was a big success and from that moment on, we’ve done it every year,” he said. “This will be the 16th year we’ve done it in this building. When we moved here it really grew. We have a larger facility, we can seat more people and our quality has risen on the offerings we have.” All the merchandise auctioned off will be brand new items, with plenty for men, women and children. “We have a pretty good selection of gifts for everyone. For the men, we will have a good selection of tools. We have Homelite weed eaters, Weedeater brand brush cutters and gasoline weed eaters, Poulan chain saws, aluminum ladders, and a variety of tools such as screwdrivers and socket sets. This year for the first time we even have two different sizes of Dayton shop heaters.” And not forgotten, Brooks said
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there will be items for women we look forward to the Christmas such as decorative and household Auction even more so because its items and porcelain dolls. Also la- so much fun. We’ve been prepardies socks and gloves. For children ing for it for months. The number there are a variety of radio con- one reason is my passion and love for it, but it’s also a way to make a trolled and friction powered toys. “There are lots of toys for boys living. It’s a big turnout for us.” Brooks said the people who and girls,” said Brooks. “In addition to radio-controlled and fric- come to the annual gift auction are tion toys, we will have stocking different than those who come to stuffers, coloring books and lots his monthly auctions. “It’s a whole different group of more.” Also up for auction will be sev- people,” he explained. “I’d say 90 eral collectible items such as NA- percent of the people who come to SCAR, Coca-Cola and Monster the antique auctions don’t come Garage. Brooks said for those who to the Christmas auction. I see the collect knives, the Christmas auc- majority of these people once a tion is where they will find lots of year at this auction. For some, from what they tell me, it’s great deals. “We will have become a tradition. "This will all be top-of-the- It’s one of the better a big selection line stuff, most of it we’re of knives, pockauctions of the year. etknives, huntIt draws a lot of difgetting from a wholeing knives and ferent people. They swords. A pretty seller from Alabama. It’s all laugh and they have wide variety.” fun. Hopefully, evbrand new” At this year’s eryone’s had a good auction, there day with their fam- Brad Brooks ily with turkey and will even be they can come here merchandise to help wrap all the bargains attend- and stay however long they want. They see a lot of things you don’t ees are sure to find. “We will even have wrapping see at your average store. They can shop and visit – it’s almost like a paper,” said Brooks, laughing. The auction will begin at 5 p.m. family event.” One of the biggest perks of the on and continues probably until at least midnight with items selling evening will be the donation boxes set up for the Marine Corps’ Toys at bargain prices. “There will be so many items for Tots program. Although not an here that we start at 5 o’clock and it official drop-off site, Brooks sets usually goes until midnight,” said up donation boxes during the aucBrooks. “We will have approxi- tion. “A lot of people will buy a toy mately between 150 to 200 different items that we will be auctioning or several and take them from off. Unlike our regular auctions, our hands and immediately place there will not be a minimum bid them in the donation boxes so we of $5, which means many things make sure we have them set up,” can go for less. We also won’t be he explained. “Even if they don’t charging a buyer’s premium that have kids or if theirs are grown, they will buy a toy and stick it in night.” Brooks stressed that the mer- the box. They will spend money chandise will all be new and not here on toys. I guess it’s a way for them to give back. It’s easy and second hand quality items. “This will all be top-of-the-line convenient for them and after the stuff,” he assured. “Most of it we’re auction, we’ll call the Marines to getting from a wholeseller from come pick it up.” Located at 116 West Liberty, Alabama. But it’s all brand new.” After almost 20 years, the an- Brooks Auction holds regularly nual Thanksgiving Day auction antique auctions every month on has turned into a family tradition, the third Saturday beginning at 5 in which Brooks’ entire family is p.m. The next regular antique aucinvolved, including his parents, tion will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21. The Christmas Auction will be Jimmy and Janice Brooks. “My mom and dad have always held on Thanksgiving Day starting been a big help to me. They have at 5 p.m. Doors will open an hour always supported me, I don’t guess before for preview. For more information, contact they’ve ever missed a single one,” he said. “My wife and my daugh- Brooks Auction at (901) 475-1744 ter will also be helping. Yeah, we or visit the website at www.covinglook forward to the turkey, but tonauction.com.
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Adams, Antonio Maurice Born: 11/06/1985 271 Groom Ave. Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Possession of controlled substance
Dickson, Demichael Reshaun Born: 7/12/1988 809 Peeler Road Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Domestic Assault
Jones, Dantonio Born: 7/4/1982 257 Pryor Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Assault; Violation of sex offender act
Hall, Clarence W. Born: 1/26/1975 90 Blaylock Somerville, TN 38068 Charge: Violation of the sex offender act, sexual offender registration
Wilson, Joel Billings Born: 8/15/1962 3809 Mt. Lebanon Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Domestic Assault
McPherson, Ricky Daniel Born: 2/14/1985 1336 Pryor Rd. Drummons, TN 38023 Charge: Theft
Bostick, Ryan Alexander Born: 1/09/1987 122 Byars Cove Henning, TN 38041 Charge: Possession of controlled substance
Sherrill, Spanada Born: 7/1/1976 801 Oak Street Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Driving on revoked/suspended/ cancelled license
Palmer, Dwayne Eric Born: 3/22/1961 5215 Sinai Dr. Mason, TN 38049 Charge: Possession of controlled substance
Pittman, Brandon Clay Born: 8/31/1984 4119 Edith Nankipoo Rd. Ripley, TN 38063 Charge: Possession of drug para with intent to deliver
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It’s time again for our Annual Thanksgiving Night Christmas Auction! We have thousands of dollars worth of new and different merchandise this year to be sold at auction prices! We have a trailer full of all New Merchandise from Alabama and Tennessee! Come early & stay late for the bargains. We expect this to be a 6 to 7 hour sale. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. for preview. Come early for best seats. Heated building - Non smoking facility - lots of fun & excitement - Concessions available - Credit Cards accepted - EVERYONE WELCOME! NO Buyers Premium on this auction! We are Proud Sponsors of Marines TOYS FOR TOTS!! Donation boxes will be available.
Bring the family for a night of fun and excitement!! We have held this annual event for over 17 years in Tipton County!! Don’t miss this one! Make plans now!! Dealers also welcome.
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