Issue 72 – Summer 2021
In this issue:
- Delhi Township — Holt sees growth thanks to community support
- Creative Touch Hair Design — Meeting community’s hair needs since 1960
- Food Frenzy — Delicious food, live music, and community connection
A few years ago, When Our Town first spoke with Doug Simon, CEO of Simon Roofing & Construction, a recurring theme – and a company philosophy – emerged: “Do things right.” That hasn’t changed, says company founder Terry Simon, Doug’s dad and mentor. As its mission statement reflects, Simon Roofing is committed to providing top-quality … Continued
It’s been seven years since Kevin Cosgrove opened Stone Circle Bakehouse, became a full-time baker of artisan breads – and appeared in Our Town. So what’s been happening since? For one thing, Kevin says, “I’ve grown accustomed to getting out of bed at 4:04 a.m.!” More importantly, Stone Circle Bakehouse has steadily grown and established … Continued
“We’re an established market,” says Holt Farmers Market manager Chuck Grinnell, “yet there’s always something new.” At eight years old, the Holt Farmers Market has earned its standing among the area’s preeminent markets. But Chuck is not about to let it rest on its laurels. This summer, in addition to established favorites, “There are a … Continued
There’s just something about flowers in public spaces that says, “Welcome to our community.” Holt’s floral displays began, appropriately enough, at Veterans Memorial Gardens. “As the community started to enjoy the beauty, we began to expand it,” says Delhi Township Parks & Recreation Director Mark Jenks. Today, in addition to those at the gardens, flowers … Continued
Music in the Garden returns! Bring the blankets, the lawn chairs and the family and join us for another great lineup of FREE concerts at Veterans Memorial Gardens. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. July 7 – Karizma – Tex-Mex July 14 – Sea Cruisers – ’50s-’70s covers July 21 – Motor City Soul – … Continued
The intrepid Holt Hometown Festival committee began working months ago to put together this year’s celebration. Each year the committee strives to make the festival better than ever, says festival director Chuck Grinnell. “It’s a mix of the classic elements and the new,” he says. Classics include, of course, the parade (11 a.m.) and reworks … Continued
Want great-looking hair? A salon where you can feel comfortable? At Aspirations Salon, owner Jennifer McVay and her team make sure you get both. “I have wonderfully capable stylists and a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere,” Jennifer says. “I want you to feel like you can come in and put your feet on my furniture!” Aspirations is … Continued
In this article I would like to focus on identity theft and the fraud that may result because of it. First, let us examine exactly what identity theft is. The Federal Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) breaks identity theft into three general types: Unauthorized use or attempted use of an existing account Unauthorized use or … Continued
News and information on our schools and our community can soon be read in one convenient place: holtnow.com. Beginning in August, the Our Town, Ram Quarterly, Community Education and Delhi Neighbor newsletters will be published on a new mobile-friendly website. Our Town has been a digital publication for a little over a year; in August … Continued