The opening reception at the Omena Historical Society (OHS) on Monday evening was a great event. It highlighted the move of the Putnam-Cloud Tower Building from the Villa Marquette to downtown Omena 20 years ago. There are lots of fun pictures of that event at the Museum for visitors to see this summer. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment.
The reception also marked the kick-off the 2024 Omena Mayor election season. The Omena Mayor race is unlike other elections in many ways — it is only open to the pets of year-round and seasonal residents of Greater Omena, NO humans! Second, the election season lasts less than a month. Candidates’ applications are due by July 7, and voting takes place from July 9 through July 18. Mark your calendars for the announcement of the new Mayor and Village Council at an ice cream social on Saturday, July 20 in the parking lot of the Omena Presbyterian Church. And the final difference is that the money raised goes to support the OHS.
Applications for Mayor can be filled out on the Omena Historical Society website. Candidates will appear on the website in the order their applications are received, so don’t delay in getting your pet entered. There is an extra incentive this year. The Mayor will receive a portrait painted by local artist Marianne Vick.
