Leicester


DR Auctions expands to two nights per week


By Robin Wilson Every Tursday and Friday night,


the old Trading Post building lo- cated on the corner of New Leicester Highway and North Turkey Creek Road begins to buzz with activity. Tis new auction house has cre-


ated quite a stir in the Leicester com- munity; wherever you go the people are talking about it. Te auction house opened in October, but due to popularity, added a second night last month. “We average about five to 10 new


customers per week and about 40 or so people at each auction,” said own- er David Roland. Te auction brings a wide variety of items including new and used as well as antique and collectibles. Dealers come to buy and sell as well as individuals. “I have been coming here since


the second sale in October and come every Tursday and Friday. I buy stuff for my granddaughter who has a place at the flea market. It is a friendly and fun place,” said cus- tomer Jim McKean. Te building that occupies the


auction house was previously a con- venience store run by Roland for four years before he opened the auction. Te building is known as the Trad- ing Post because it has been a fixture in Leicester for many years operat- ing as a grocery/convenience store. Roland decided he wanted to go into the auction business and received his license from Southeastern School of Auctioneering last August. Roland is available to do estate


sales, benefit and charity auctions. Call 775-9317 for more informa- tion.


Mardi Gras party


Te Episcopal Church of the


Holy Spirit on Bone Camp Road will celebrate Mardi Gras at 6 pm on March 8. Traditional New Orleans food will include gumbo, beans and rice, and king’s cake. Te suggested donation is $15 for adults, $25 for couples, and $7 for children under 12. Proceeds will benefit the youth’s summer mission trip. Te public is invited.


For directions and res-


ervations, contact the church office at 689-2517. Reservations must be made by March 6.


www.leicesterleader.com David Roland is leading a popular auction in Leicester. 271 Haywood Street • 828-252-4270


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