Going once, going twice

On Saturday, Nov. 4, Dean Cummins vocal chords finally started to get a bit strained as he began his last cry of the night.

It can be expected, though, as it was his third auction of the day.

“I usually suck on Halls menthol cough drops, drink water,” said Cummins, an auctioneer for approximately 29 years. “Some people say not to drink cold, others say not to drink hot. I don't know, luke warm is probably the best.”