The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 2, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 February 1988 — Page 16
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Main Street project is realistic says Nichols
By GLEN LONG Staff Writer Warsaw Community Development Corporation held a press conference at its offices in downtown Warsaw on Tuesday, Feb. 16, to share results of a site visit to Warsaw’s Main Street Project by representatives from Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. Comments by the visitors indicated that “Warsaw is looking good.” Joining Jean Northenor, WCDC president; Judy Prichard, WCDC director; and Warsaw Mayor Jeff Plank for the program were Amy MacDonell, Main Street coordinator, Community Economic Development Division of Indiana Department of Commerce; R. McDuffie Nichols, program associate of National Main Street Center in Washington, D.C.; and Donovan D. Rypkema, with Real Estate Services Group in Washington, D.C. The site visit was to provide a review of and report on progress of the Warsaw downtown revitalization efforts. It was reported that in 1987, downtown Warsaw received over $250,000 of private new investment, - over $50,000 of public investment, 11 new businesses and relocation or expansion of five current businesses. Nichols defined four major points of interest of the site review team. These were WCDC organization, promotion capabilities, design of the Warsaw project and economic restructuring of the downtown area. He said the WCDC is logically concerned with more that just the downtown area of Warsaw, but a strong downtown is a major part of the measure of
Penalties for failure in filing personal property taxes on time
Area residents will be mailed personal property assessment forms prior to March 1. The forms are to be filed with the local assessors by May 15. Severe penalties will be added for failure to file the forms on time. The Indiana legislature has enacted laws for the assessment violation. Failure to file a return by May 15, as required by law, will result in the imposition of a $25 penalty. In addition, if a return is not filed within 30 days after such return is due, a penalty equal to 20 percent of the taxes finally determined to
a community’s total health. Nichols added that the local WCDC is a more mature organization than some he has been involved with and the local planning group is very realistic. He said that in the past few days the group had looked closely at the downtown revitalization progress in Warsaw. He said they were impressed with the WCDC group’s established goals and work plans. “Warsaw is as good in this area as any I have seen in several other states,” he stated. He added that one thing that is needed to augment the efforts of the WCDC is to have more community volunteers involved to help get the job done. Rypkema said his contacts had been largely with individual property owners. He said continued efforts will be needed to recruit new businesses and retain those in place. He said the question of “What best fits in” is always appropriate and the WCDC has a progressive approach to this. “A broader base of volunteer involvement would be an asset,” agreed Rypkema. “The x small WCDC staff needs help. New ways to bring new people to town and get them involved may be needed.” The visitors said there are many ways volunteers can help, including helping with historic surveys and public relation efforts. They said it is important to get people outside the downtown area to see how they benefit from a strong Warsaw economy. Nichols expressed some concern about future financing of the downtown Main Street program. He said this is not of immediate concern but is a point that requires constant long range monitoring and planning. When the visitors were asked
be due with respect to the personal property which should have been reported on the return will be imposed. If the total assessed value that a person reports on a personal property return is less than the total assessed value that the person is required by law to report and if the amount of the undervaluation exceeds five percent of the value that should have been reported on the return, a penalty of 20 percent of the additional taxes finally determined to be due as a result of the undervaluation shall be added. These penalties will be added to the pro-
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WARSAW MAIN STREET REVIEW — Amy MacDonell, Main Street coordinator with the Indiana Department of Commerce, second from right, had the attention of all at a press conference in Warsaw last Tuesday. This was a review with the Warsaw Community development Corp. (WCDC) of a site visit to the Warsaw Main Street project by visitors from Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. Shown are, from the left, Judy Prichard, WCDC director; Jean Northenor, WCDC president; Donovan D. Rypkema, with Real Estate Services Group; R. McDuffie Nichols, with National Main Street Center; Amy MacDonell; and Warsaw Mayor Jeff Plank. (Photo by Glen Long)
about the old freshmen school property, Rypkema said it is a very good location and added that the strong interest in building there denotes confidence in the city. He added that it is interesting that apparently not much has been said about possible re-use of the existing building. “Clearly, Warsaw has strong housing and office demands,” he said. “Maybe the existing buildings could be remodelled and re-used, possibly with new buildings added. Rypkema commented that the Warsaw Public Library had been pointed out to them and he hopes
perty tax installment next due for the return. Boats, boat equipment, outboard motors, boat trailers, vehicles (including all trucks with a declared gross weight exceeding 11,000 pounds), truck bodies (including pick-up campers), trailers (including fold-down campers), recreational vehicles, snowmobiles and all other vehicles not subject to the motor vehicle excise tax. Farmers are to report depreciable assets, inventories of livestock, grain, seed and supplies.
Milford's Main Street
MANY PEOPLE have been wondering why the Chateau is closed. It’s because Phyllis Roy is recovering from injuries sustained in a slip on the ice. She pulled a muscle and has nerve damage and has been ordered to stay in bed. Persons wishing to send notes to her may do so by addressing them to P. 0. Box 472, Milford. It is hoped she will be able to reopen her popular eating establishment on March 6. —o— THERE WERE approximately 20 people at the Monday night
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the possibility of re-using the Shrine building and the other house behind the library will be fully investigated in the interest of preserving usable buildings. After the news conference, Jean Northenor stated she is pleased the WCDC could have input from the experienced visitors. “This is the first site visit we have had and WCDC, which is a long term group will benefit from the visit.” The official Main Street Project began in downtown Warsaw in November, 1985. It was not a lot different from what the WCDC was already providing. The Main
Commercial and industrial taxpayers should report business depreciable personal property and inventory. All businesses with more than $15,000 assessed valuation must file all forms in duplicated with the local assessor. Dog owners must report their animals to the local trustee/assessor and pay a dog tax to receive this year’s county dog license tag. Neutered dogs, $2; non-neutered dogs, $4; additional dogs, $6 each. Minor kennel license, S2O; and major kennel, S3O.
meeting in the Milford Community Building. Joy Carlson and Chris Meschke, members of the Home Health Care Services Board of Directors, were present to • explain the programs offered and to answer questions. HHCS is a nonprofit organization which provides home nursing care, a Hospice program, and Well Child clinic (a service for low income families who can’t afford medical care.) Vi Miller is the fund drive coordinator in the Milford area and she will be contacting area businesses and residents in hopes of collecting funds needed to build a new HHCS building. The building is to be located on Provident Drive in Warsaw, near Kosciusko Community Hospital.
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Street Program had started on a national level in 1976 and spread from state to state as each has begun its own program. In April, 1985, legislation was approved for a state-wide program in Indiana to provide assistance to local communities. Nichols said there are many “stake-holders* with an interest in the Warsaw downtown area and many people are asking what is the overall impact of downtown growth. “Community members should have some stake and input in the growth of their community,” he concluded.
Any improvement made to real estate for the period of March 1, 1987, to March 1, 1988, should be reported for assessment, as well as any destroyed buildings, to the assessor for taxation. t All religious, educational, charitable and other tax exempt organizations must file a personal property assessment, even though the property may be exempt from taxation. Any taxpayer who conducts a business in his home must file a business form to cover the property used in the operation of the business.
Also at the meeting, one person stated she was interested in becoming a volunteer for the Hospice program. Anyone wishing to know more about the program or who would like to make a donation towards the new building should call Mrs. Miller at 658-4461. Mrs. Miller expresses her appreciation to the ladies who provided the refreshments and to MAD for the use of the building. THE MEMBERS of this year’s Milford High School Alumni Banquet committee recently named Randall Dewart as chairman of the June 4 event. Dewart, a member of the graduating class of 1936, stated the committee will be meeting again in a week or two and more information will then be forthcoming. —o— REV. WILLIS Ehnle of Shioda, Japan, presented a special message from the pulpit on Monday evening in the Milford Apostolic Church. X. Ehnle and his wife, Lois,.arrived in Milford after attending the Elders’ Conference last week in West Bend, lowa. Mrs. Ehnle is the former Lois Beer, daughter of the late Henry and Alice Beer, who owned and operated Beer’s Nursery in our community for many years.
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