News

August 2006
The summer of 2006 was a very busy one! In July, OVPA had a Book/Antique sale and raised over $2,600.  It was very successful with the help of many members. Most of the morning, the M22 highway was lined with cars and people purchasing the wonderful items donated to us.  Omena has taken on a new look with the improvements to the Anderson house (yellow house).  As stone foundation was added to the base of the house, bushes were removed or cut back and a new sprinkler system was installed. A stone driveway, landscaping with new plants and flowers and picket fences were added to the property.  A new well was installed for the Anderson house and the Post Office which now have adequate water pressure.  We are grateful to a very generous anonymous donor who made these improvements possible.  Thanks to B & W Well Drilling, Jerry Holcomb Stone Work and S & J Landscaping for their generous help in completing these tasks.

 

Anderson House Receives Face Lift

September 2005
A Founder’s Plaque with the names of the OVPA’s founding members listed has been installed in the Omena Post Office.  It shows the strong support of the people who love and want to preserve the Village of Omena.

OVPA Founder’s Plaque Installed

Resolution on Property Taxes

JULY 2007

OVPA’s appeal or its property tax assessment to the Tax Tribunal for the State of Michigan was successfully resolved with Leelanau Township agreeing to reduce future taxes by $2000 per year and reimbursing OVPA $4000 for taxes paid in 2005 and 2006.

 

The Post Office has renewed its lease for five more years with a significant increase in rent.

 

Substantial improvements have been made to the Anderson House including landscaping.

 

This summer OVPA will conduct a concentrated membership drive to increase the community support for OVPA.

Deli Day Coming July 31!

JULY 2010

OVPA is having a Deli Day on July 31st in Omena sponsored by the Shapiro’s World Famous Deli.  Brian and Sally Shapiro are Omena summer residents (OTYC members) who are donating all the “Fixens”!

 

Bring your family, cottage guests and neighbors.  This is a rare event — authentic Deli Corned Beef sandwiches, Deli Salads, Wine, Beer, Beverages, more Deli varieties and Sandwiches available.  Leelanau Cellars Wine Tasting will be there along with entertainment and children’s events. 

 

$20.00 tax deductible donations per ticket.  Look for more information to come.  Tickets available at Leelanau Cellars Tasting Room in Omena and other locations to be announced.  All proceeds to go for repair and restoration of the Omena Post Office.  For more information call 708-269-3209.