Distributed FREE On Fridays For 12 Years June 25, 2021 www.pcpatriot.com Locally Owned And Operated Insuring You & Yours School board, council and supervisors meet Monday By MIKE WILLIAMS Amendment to the superinten- school system’s website at www. The Patriot dent’s contract. pcva.us and click on the “Board” Awarding the bid for the Dublin tab to find BoardDocs. The Pulaski County School Elementary Dishroom renovation. Town council will meet in Board, Pulaski Town Council and Awarding the bid for the school an executive session with legal the county’s Board of Supervisors system’s Operations Building. counsel concerning a contractual will all hold meetings on Monday A resolution on the Pulaski matter. The meeting begins at 6 Karen Tuggle Brad Alley Lynn White (June 28). Middle School property. p.m. The school board will be meet- Information items include Vir- The supervisors will hold their ing at 5 p.m. in the auditorium of ginia School Board Association usual monthly meeting on Mon- Home • Auto • Life • Business Pulaski County Middle School. policy updates and the much-an- day – the fourth Monday of the On the agenda is an explanation ticipated transgender policy, fol- month – as is traditional for the and public hearing on Elementary lowed by recognition of citizens. board. and Secondary School Emergen- While the transgender policy cy Relief (ESSER) funds. These will be presented Monday, a vote The agenda for that meet- funds can be used for key ele- on the policy will not occur until ing had not been posted on the ments of education offerings, in- the board’s August meeting. board’s BoardDocs platform at cluding education technology and The school board agenda often this writing. addressing learning loss. is updated the afternoon prior to a Watch for the agenda at www. Action items listed on the agen- meeting, so watch for updates and pulaskicounty.org and click on 611 East Main Street da as of Thursday include: backup material by visiting the the “BoardDocs” tab at the top. Dublin, VA 24084 • 540-674-4678 www.insurancecenterofdublin.com Adaire Theatre kick-starting WEEKEND WEATHER 2021 season with summer camps Saturday Sunday By NEESEY PAYNE For Adair Theatre Mostly sunny, with a high near Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 86. Chance of precipitation is You’ve seen it and experi- 30%. 30%. enced it. The pandemic put a lot Partly cloudy, Saturday Night - Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, of things in a pickle, including 5 – 16. Students will be learning should bring lunch with them with a low around 66. Chance with a low around 65. Chance the arts. Adaire Theatre, just the music and choreography to every day, wear tennis shoes, of precipitation is 30%. of precipitation is 30%. like all businesses, felt the ef- perform “Moana JR,” based off clothes appropriate to play in, fects but with COVID restric- the 2016 Disney movie. “Moa- and bring a water bottle. tions lifted, Adaire Theatre is na” is about a girl who sails “For the most part, kids ha- excited to once again connect across the Pacific Ocean to save ven’t been able to get out as the community with live theatre. her village and learn about her much, so this will get them up And they’re kicking their new heritage. and active and socializing; and season off with two summer “This is a great show because let’s be honest, give parents a camps for kids. it puts an emphasis on being bit of a break during the day, Keith McCoy, associate artis- brave and courageous, which are too,” Payne said. tic director, said last year Adaire things we want to instill in our The “Moana JR” performance Celebrating 141 Theatre had to shift its summer students,” Payne said. will take place Saturday, July years of service, camps online. But with that, The second camp is July 19 – 17, at 7 p.m. and family owned. Adaire Theatre made the most 30. In this camp, students will “Peter Pan” will be per- Traditional services out of the situation and was able be preparing to perform, “Peter formed, Saturday, July 31 at 7 with traditional to offer three camp sessions in- Pan.” p.m. values. stead of one. “It’s such a timeless, classic Both performances will take Accepting This year, the camp sessions story. How can you not love a place at the Elks Lodge. pre-arrangements will return to in-person, are two good adventure with pirates, from other weeks long, and will end with battles, and fairies? No matter “There are many kids who funeral homes. a performance for everyone to how old you get, it’s just one are already signed up, but we still have room for more. We Financing for come out and see. of those stories you still love, “ funerals available “I think it’s important that McCoy said. want to make sure every kid has when our campers perform, the The camps are for kids in sec- an opportunity to shine on the 414 N. Jefferson Avenue • Pulaski, Va., 24301 whole community gets a chance ond – 12th grade. The cost is stage and be a part of something to see the talent that’s right in $275. They will be held at the that’s going to be really fun,” S. Todd Bruce, Manager/Owner their hometown,” Payne, pro- Pulaski Elks Lodge on 8 West McCoy said. ducing artistic director, said. Main Street, Monday - Friday To register for either camp, 540-980-1700 The first camp session is July from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers visit adairetheatre.org/camps. GREAT PAY. GREAT JOBS! NOW IS THE TIME TO GET THAT PAY AND JOB YOU DESIRE. 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The de- ginians will elect their new August or September. “Glenn Youngkin can’t wait bates should prove interesting governor in November, but the McAuliffe’s campaign has to debate career politician Ter- and informative.” two main candidates are not in accepted four other debate in- ry McAuliffe, who will have to In a statement, McAuliffe agreement about the schedule vitations, which Youngkin’s explain his history of flip-flops urged Youngkin to accept the of the debates, nor the specific campaign has not agreed to. and false claims,” a Youngkin five debates to which the former number of debates. A spokesperson for the Youn- spokesperson said. “Only weak governor has agreed. Democratic nominee, former gkin campaign told The Center incumbents like McAuliffe need “From day one, my campaign Gov. Terry McAuliffe, and Re- Square they intend to sched- to debate five times in the hopes has been focused on sharing my publican nominee, businessman ule two more debates and are of making up lost ground. … big, bold vision to build a stron- Glenn Youngkin, have only working out the details with the Glenn Youngkin is the breath ger post-COVID economy and lift everyone up,” McAuliffe said. “Virginians deserve to hear directly from us about our plans for the Commonwealth, and I hope Glenn Youngkin will join Glenn Youngkin me at these five debates. Virgin- ia is facing big challenges, and we need strong, experienced leadership to continue our re- covery. As Virginia’s next gov- ernor, I will create good paying jobs, address rising health care costs, and ensure every Virginia child receives a world-class edu- cation. We’ve done it before, and I know we can do it again.” Youngkin won the Republican nomination through a conven- tion process in May after the party opted against the primary process, which gave him a head start against McAuliffe who won the Democratic primary in June. McAuliffe has run on his re- Terry McAuliffe cord as a former governor and has labeled himself a pro-busi- never raise taxes. ness Democrat. Youngkin has run on his experience as a busi- Recent polls have shown a nessman and has vowed to de- tight race with McAuliffe hold- fend constitutional rights and to ing a very narrow lead. Hiwassee Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary in Need of Funds The Ladies Auxiliary of Hiwas- see VA 24347. see is in need of donations for the Thank you in advance for mowing and upkeep of the Trail helping our organization! cemetery in Hiwassee. If you have a family member buried in the cemetery and would like to make a donation you may send a check payable to Peggy Cregger, (Treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary) @ PO Box 164 Hiwas- The Patriot - June 25, 2021 - Page A3 Buying and selling in a hot housing market By DAVE RAMSEY home prices to jump so high, so This is great news for sellers! proved—not just prequalified— fast, that buyers can’t keep up. With more motivated buyers than for a conventional loan.