April 3, 2020

Distributed Free On Fridays For 10 Years! April 3, 2020 www.pcpatriot.com Locally Owned And Operated NRRA meeting gets heated over proposed refunds issue By MIKE WILLIAMS ings, although several complained they could not The Patriot hear what was happening inside. McCready challenged that the NRRA attorney While things got a bit heated at times during the was wrong, based on the Governor’s statements at March 25 meeting of the New River Resource Au- the time and the opinion of the Attorney General, thority Board, by meeting’s end the board had ap- and that citizens should be allowed inside the meet- proved a new budget, held the line on current rates ing where they could practice social distancing. and approved a new policy aimed at improving The meeting continued with no changes and communication between member jurisdictions, the only one citizen, Dennis Setliff, speaking. board and staff. Setliff, Chairman of the Pulaski County Sewer- Members voting for the new policy hope it puts age Authority that serves customers in the Cloyd an end to the recent controversy over what are called PDR funds. Just prior to the beginning of a public hearing scheduled during the meeting on proposed new rates for fiscal year 2020-21, the NRRA’s Executive Director Joe Levine proposed keeping all current rates rather than approving any increases. Levine reasoned that due to the current crisis over COVID-19 and the “economic unknowns” presented, the board should hold its rate hearing, District of the county, began his comments by say- but keep current rates in place when the new fiscal ing he wished there could be “more robust com- year begins July 1. munication between the NRRA and the Sewerage Before anyone could speak during the hearing, Authority going forward.” one of Pulaski County’s two representatives on the Noting there had been much discussion in regard NRRA board – Andy McCready – objected to the to PDR funds involving the authority’s three orig- WEEKEND WEATHER way the hearing was being conducted. inal members – Pulaski County, Dublin and Rad- Due to COVID-19 “social distancing” proce- ford – Setliff asked the NRRA board to “authorize Saturday Sunday dures, the NRRA’s attorney directed that board or direct” Levine to begin communicating directly Sunny, with a high near 67. Partly sunny, with a high near members be seated several feet apart inside the with the administrators of the original member ju- Calm wind. 69. meeting room, while citizens wishing to address risdictions so they may better understand PDR. the board be kept outside the administration build- Setliff said the three original members of the Saturday Night - Mostly Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, ing located at the Cloyd’s Mountain Landfill until NRRA understand they have responsibility for any cloudy, with a low around 47. with a low around 50. their time to speak. A closed-circuit television was costs going forward associated with the old Ingles provided so they could see and hear the proceed- See NRRA, page A7 From the government What you need to do to get your stimulus check By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL The IRS and Treasury have provided more de- AP Personal Finance Writer tails on how to ensure you get paid. Here are the basics: The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE PAYMENTS? impact checks in the next three weeks. Anyone earning up to $75,000 in adjusted gross The payments are part of the $2.2 trillion rescue income and who has a Social Security number package signed into law last week by President will receive a $1,200 payment. That means mar- Donald Trump aimed at combating the economic ried couples filing joint returns will receive the ravages of the coronavirus outbreak. full payment — $2,400 — if their adjusted gross Most people don't need to do anything to get the income, which what you report on your taxes, is money. But some — including senior citizens and under $150,000. low-income people who might not traditionally The payment steadily declines for those who file tax returns — do need to take action. People make more. Those earning more than $99,000, behind on filing their taxes might also want to get or $198,000 for joint filers, are not eligible. The caught up. See CHECKS, page A2 INSIDE 1801 Wysor Road (Rt. 100 South) Obituaries Holy Cow A4-5 Exit 89A From I-81 Antiques, Gardens and Draper, VA. 24324 Classifieds Great Finds 540-250-1775 Pages B3 Belle Sports Temporarily Closed - Pages B1-2 Watch This Space Religion For Reopening Pages B6-7 Home, Garden & Gifts, Editorial Page A6 Vintage, Primitives & New Unique & One Of A Kind Comics Page B4-5 Pieces Closed Fridays. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays 1-5 p.m. Page A2 - The Patriot - April 3, 2020 While the Coronavirus has closed most Checks churches - Sunday is still Palm Sunday and Continued from page A1 April 12 is still Easter! thresholds are slightly different for those who file I HAVEN'T FILED MY 2018 OR 2019 TAXES. as a head of household. WILL I STILL GET A PAYMENT? We invite you to decorate the outside of your Parents will also receive $500 for each qualify- Yes, but the IRS urges anyone required to file a ing child. tax return and has not yet done so for those years churches with palms and Easter lillies. to file as soon as possible in order to receive an WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET THE economic impact payment. Taxpayers should in- People can drive by your church and enjoy CHECK? clude their direct-deposit banking information For most people, nothing. on the return if they want it deposited in their ac- the beautiful decorations and The money will be directly deposited in your count. Rejoice in the Lord for He is risen! bank account if the government has that information from your tax return. If you haven't filed your I DIDN'T USE DIRECT DEPOSIT ON MY 2019 taxes, the government will use information TAXES, WHAT CAN I DO? “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” from your 2018 taxes to calculate your payment The government will default to sending you the -Proverbs 3:5 and determine where to send it. It can use your check by mail if you did not use direct deposit. Social Security benefit statement as well. However, IRS and Treasury say that they will develop an online portal in the coming weeks for I DON'T USUALLY HAVE TO FILE TAXES. individuals to provide their banking information DO I STILL GET A PAYMENT? so that they can receive the payments immediately Yes. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and instead of in the mail. It has not yet set a deadline the Internal Revenue Service Wednesday an- for updating that information. nounced that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will WHERE DO I DO THIS? not need to file an abbreviated tax return to re- The IRS and Treasury say the website irs.gov/ ceive an Economic Impact Payment. Instead, pay- coronavirus will soon provide information about ments will be automatically deposited into their the check, including how people can file a simple bank accounts. 2019 tax return. Flowers by Dreama Dawn “Social Security recipients who are not typical- I NEED MORE TIME TO FILE MY TAX RE- 311 N. Washington Avenue ly required to file a tax return do not to need take TURNS. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO GET an action, and will receive their payment directly THE PAYMENT? Pulaski, VA 24301 to their bank account,” said Secretary Steven T. The IRS says people concerned about visiting Mnuchin. a tax professional or local community organiza- 540-980-3021 The IRS will use the information on the Form tion in person to get help with a tax return should SSA-1099 and Form RRB-1099 to generate $1,200 not worry. The economic impact payments will be Always Grateful To Be Economic Impact Payments to Social Security available throughout the rest of 2020. Your Hometown Florist recipients who did not file tax returns in 2018 or 2019. Recipients will receive these payments as a direct deposit or by paper check, just as they www.pulaskiflowers.com would normally receive their benefits. Election officials urge voting absentee in May municipal elections The Virginia Department of Elections and the Pulaski County Registrar’s Office encourages voters to protect their health during COVID-19 outbreak. Voting absentee in the coming local May elections is strongly encouraged. Voters may choose reason “2A My disability or illness” for Ab- sentee voting in the May 2020 elections due to COVID-19. Voters who choose the absentee option should do so as soon as possible so they can get their ballots in time to return them by mail so they are received by Election Day. To request an absentee ballot by mail, registered voters may apply online at www.elections.virginia.gov/absentee or they may request an application by calling the Registrar’s office. Absentee voting begins Friday, March 20th. The deadline to request a ballot be mailed is April 28th. Please call the Registrar’s Office at 540-980-2111 if you need more information or have questions. The Registrar’s Office is located at 87 Commerce Street, Pulaski. The Patriot - April 3, 2020 - Page A3 Most court proceedings still suspended in county PSA lists Pursuant to an order dated following: the hand sanitizer in the Court- Circuit Court Good Friday March 27, 2020 of the Honor- 1.

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