12 | September | 2008 | Mid-Michigan Dining

7-Eleven – Holt

12 09 2008

1997 Aurelius Rd.
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4906
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The 7-Eleven store on Aurelius Road in Holt

It’s not very often that J makes me crave something, but tonight, she did. When she came home for dinner, she had to weave through the madness that was the gas stations in this town today. Because people are stupid and will believe anything they hear, lines were forming in the streets on Pennsylvania and Cedar. She had to weave through all this mess just to get home, so when it was time to go back, she didn’t want to mess with trying to get the Slurpee-type drink from Speedway which she was craving. Just talking about it made me crave one.

Even though it was much later and all the rumors about $6 gas turned out to be untrue, I didn’t want to mess with trying to get to a gas station, so I went the other way and went to Holt. 7-Eleven occupies the corner of Holt and Aurelius Roads in the village. It has been a few years since I’ve been in a 7-Eleven. The convenience stores are prevalent in Chicagoland, but not where I grew up about an hour south. 7-Eleven was a treat when we would stop before or after a White Sox game at Comiskey Park. We figured since they sponsor the White Sox (all home games start at 7:11 PM CST), we’d support them right back. That’s what happens when your family watches NASCAR. You support the sponsors of you’re favorite driver/team. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tags: 7-Eleven, Chain, Convience store, Review, Slurpee
Categories : Chains, Holt, Michigan, Reviews

Dinner in Ann Arbor?

12 09 2008

Looking for suggestions again. J and I are going to do some shopping and check out Ann Arbor. I’ve been there a few times for work, but never had time to walk around downtown. Since UM is on the road, we thought we’d head that way and check out H & M and try to find some place to eat. I know I want to eat at Zingerman’s for lunch, but are there any good suggestions for dinner? I’ve hit the hip college spots (Blimpy Burger and Fleetwood). Is there anyplace else that we just have to go to?

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Categories : Ann Arbor

Press Release – Smokefree Air Rally

12 09 2008

From a press release….

Rally at Capitol to Encourage Concurrence Vote on Smokefree Workplace Legislation
Legislators, medical experts and smokefree advocates
to speak in support of House Bill 4163

WHAT: The Campaign for Smokefree Air is hosting a rally at the Capitol to encourage Speaker Andy Dillon (D – Redford Twp.) and the House of Representatives to concur on HB 4163, which would make all work places, including restaurant and bars smokefree. Speakers will take the opportunity to tell their personal stories as well as give concrete statistics and examples as to why Michigan should be the next state to pass smokefree legislation.

WHO: Dr. Greg Holzman, Chief Medical Officer, Michigan Department of Community Health – Event Emcee
Dr. Lawrence Abramson, DO, family practice physician – Dr. Abramson currently sits on the Board of Trustees for the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Sen. Raymond Basham (D-Taylor) – Sen. Basham has been fighting to pass smokefree legislation for more than 10 years.
Rep. Andy Meisner (D-Ferndale) – Rep. Meisner is a proponent of smokefree workplaces and a supporter of CSA.
Rep. Brenda Clack (D-Flint) – Rep. Clack has been a long time supporter of the Campaign for Smokefree Air
Dr. Ronald Davis, past president of the American Medical Association – Throughout his medical career, Dr. Davis has worked on tobacco issues for more than 30 years.
Daniel Haberman – Mr. Haberman is the owner of the Bosco bar in Ferndale, MI and a long time supporter of smokefree workplaces.
Ashley Baracy, Miss Michigan 2008 – Ashley’s mother is a five year cancer survivor and Ashley’s personal platform is breast cancer awareness.

WHEN: Tuesday Sept. 16, 2008
12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Capitol Rotunda

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