Martin's Supermarkets

Martin's 3rd Annual Ice Fest benefits Heat for Homes

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:22:36 EST

On February 24th, Martin's at Heritage Square hosted our 3rd Annual Ice Festival. Twelve carvers from throughout the Michiana area came to compete for 1st Place and the coveted People's Choice Award. The day started at 10:00am when carvers created beautiful works of ice-art throughout Heritage Square shopping plaza. The carvers met back at Martin's for the three hour competition portion of the event, which lasted from 1:00-4:00pm. This is the first year that no theme was given to the carvers, and their beautiful carvings each reflected a unique style and creativity. First place was awarded to Andrew Thistlethwaite of Riverfront Café in Niles. Second Place was awarded to Jim Houser of Huntington Indiana. Third Place and the People's Choice Award were both given to Mike Evans of Notre Dame. On site during this fun-filled day was the Leinie Lodge, which served up bowls of their Berryweiss Chili. Martin's also hosted a cookout and Holladay Properties sponsored horse and carriage rides free to the public. Almost $500 was raised for Heat for Homes from food sold throughout the day. A BIG thank you to Metro Beverage for making 16 gallons of chili! Also thanks to Old Wisconsin, Pepsi, and Lewis Bakeries for sponsoring ice blocks and donating to our cookout.

Martin's is Going Red for Women!

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:44:40 EST

Available now through February 8th at your neighborhood Martin's are the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Red Dress Pins. Purchase one for $1 and wear it to show your support for heart healthiness.Every Woman Counts.Reach for your heart health goals with this free 12-week physical activity program for women. Get up, get active and get inspired by other women's stories. Then track your progress with the Choose To Move "Countdown."

South Bend Center for Homeless and Martin's School of Cooking team up for "A Book & a Snack"

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 23:27:36 EST

Last week I had the privilege of cooking with some very sweet petite chefs. Once a month, kids from the Center for the Homeless come over for an hour of 'A Book & a Snack.' We read a favorite children's book and then do a cooking activity to coincide with it. This time was 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.' We made cookies, of course, and also chocolate milkshakes and macaroni and cheese. A meal fit for a mouse was enjoyed by everyone. It has been a great experience getting to know the kids at the shelter. This is a new program that we at Martin's School of Cooking started at the end of the summer. I was watching the show, Top Chef, and one of the episodes featured the chefs working with a group called 'Common Threads.' It's an after-school program where inner city kids team up with mentors and learn all kinds of skills. I thought it would be a great idea to apply at the cooking school. I contacted a number of our chef instructors and asked them to volunteer to work with different age levels and teach basic cooking skills. We had a great response! The program has since evolved into 'Book & a Snack' and the kids love it. January will be the next time we meet, and I am really looking forward to reading Green Eggs and Ham and whipping up a delicious breakfast with my little chefs! The kids who participate in this program range from ages 4-8, and are a treat to work with. It is so different than working with the kids who usually attend cooking classes. Not better or worse, but these kids just have a different outlook on what they are doing. They are so GRATEFUL to be involved and doing something fun. This month Chef Eileen Quinn will be working with teenagers from the shelter and will be teaching them beginning chef skills. This is Chef Eileen's first time teaching a group from Center for the Homeless, and she is really excited. I can't wait to see how this program evolves and becomes bigger and better as the cooking school grows. Stay tuned for updates on 'A Book & a Snack' in the near future.

Martin's at Heritage Square hosts 10th Annual Michiana Chili Cook-Off!

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:37:33 EST

If you missed the Chili Cook-Off at Martin's Heritage Square last month, you missed out!

Help Clothe a Child Today!

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 12:28:37 EST

$1.00 helps buy a winter coat and warm clothing from head to toe for more than 4,000 needy children in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties. Make a donation at the checkout of your neighborhood Martin's now through September 21st. Working in conjunction with approximately 80 local referral agencies, including all area school corporations, the Christ Child Society provides new clothing for children from newborn to age twelve.

Putt Putt for a Cure at Participating Martin's Stores

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:39:31 EST

Look for a special in-store putting green this Saturday at select Martin's locations for your chance to help the Coaches vs. Cancer cause and win a $500 Martin's Shopping Spree! Show your skills on the putting green when you make a $2 or $5 donation to Coaches vs. Cancer. For a $2 donation, you'll get a commemorative Coaches vs. Cancer ink pen and a chance on the putting green. With a $5, you'll also receive a 2008 Coaches vs. Cancer t-shirt! Make the putt and you'll be entered to win the $500 Shopping Spree and other great prizes.Putting Green Locations: Thursday & Friday (Aug 7 & 8), 11:00am - 5:00pm - SR23 & Ironwood, South Bend & Martin's 926 Erskine Plaza, South Bend Saturday (Aug 9), 9:00am - 4:00pm - SR23 & Ironwood, South Bend- 926 Erskine Plaza, South Bend- Bittersweet Rd., Mishawaka- Heritage Square, Mishawaka- 3900 E Bristol St., Elkhart- 12850 SR 23, Granger- 1527 Bashor Rd., Goshen *Must be at least 18 years of age to enter the drawing. One $500 winner will be randomly drawn from all entries received chain wide.

Coaches vs. Cancer Radiothon

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:31:39 EST

Cancer touches everyone. If you can say you've never known anyone who's been diagnosed with some form of Cancer, you are one of a very lucky few. Four years ago, my mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 48. Resources and programs provided by the American Cancer Society helped her and thousands of others diagnosed with cancer really understand what the words "you've got cancer" mean. And, thanks to years of cancer research she and thousands of others are now cancer free. Not everyone, however, can be cured. Further research must be done to erdicate cancer forever.Help support the American Cancer Society locally during Coaches vs. Cancer 2008 in one or more of many ways:Stop by a participating Martin's Super Market and Putt-Putt for a cure! Click here for more details.Listen to the WSBT Radio stations - Sunny 101.5, Cat Country 99.9, Oldies 94.3, and Newstalk 960 - today, tomorrow and Saturday. Call 1-888-282-CURE to make a donation during the radiothon.Make a secure online donation using the Make a Difference Michiana website.Coaches Versus Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of basketball coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities and advocacy programs. Locally, the program is supported by Notre Dame Head Basketball Coach, Mike Brey and his wife, Tish. Not only do Mike and Tish Brey lend their names to the event, they are both quite involved in the planning, hosting and execution of the events.

Pet Refuge Adopt-a-Pet Day

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:54:59 EST

Last Saturday, we held our second Pet Adoption Day at Martin's Heritage Square. As if having Roofsit and Chef Camp in the same week wasn't enough, I scheduled Pet Refuge to come out and bring some dogs and cats! The day was absolutely great. We hosted a cookout and offered face painting for all the kids that stopped by. There was another event going on in the square: an art fair; so that made our turnout even better! Below is a breakdown of what was accomplished from Pam Comer, "Top Dog" of the Pet Refuge Guild:"I wanted to let you know that "Dora" the 7 month old retriever/chow mix found her forever home as a result of this event. They are a great family who just moved to Granger from Texas. They have two children who fell madly in love with Dora. Faith the boxer is also singing the praises of Martin's Supermarkets as she too, is going to her forever home as a result of your invitation. Faith is a two year old boxer that we were able rescue from a not so nice puppy mill where she would have been destin live out her life having littlers. Now thanks to Martin's the only thing she will be doing for the rest of her life is getting lots of love and the comfort of a forever home.You have no idea how much it means to us to be able to showcase our dogs and cats at your location. You have wonderful employees who made us feel welcome and your customers were very generous with donations reaching the $500.00 mark. Also the artists that participated in the event picked Pet Refuge as their charity of choice and will be forwarding a check to the shelter from the registration fees.Once again Martin's Supermarkets reaches out to our community and makes a difference! A big woof and meow from all the animals at Pet Refuge and a special thank you for making all of this possible."This is my favorite event that we do here, and I have to admit I was a little tempted to bring home a little brother for my dog, Howie. We hope to have Pet Refuge out again before the end of the summer.Thanks again Pet Refuge! We appreciate all you do for our furry friends!!!

Over $72,000 Raised for Child Abuse Prevention!

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:12:05 EST

Michiana gives to the future of our community - KIDS. Another Roofsit come and gone and the 12 year total approaches 2 million dollars for area child abuse prevention programs. Roofsit 2008 generated over $72,000 in donations according to Kevin Kruggel, CPA and Partner at Kruggel, Lawton & Company, LLC - the official accounting firm of Roofsit. "Having been involved for the last few years, it's been inspiring to see the Michiana community step up to help the cause," said Kruggel. He also thanked his employees for their donation of time and spirit to the event.U93 DJ's- Rob, AJ, and Karen Rite cheered on the roof after the total was announced knowing that what they did will make a difference. The Martin's Super Markets family should be proud of their contributions to the grand total. Each of the stores had their own fundraising activities and presented checks to Rob & AJ throughout the week.Thank you Michiana for your support!

Pay for Play Today!

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:16:42 EST

Today is Pay for Play Day! Call the U93 Studio at 289-9393 and request your favorite song for a donation to Friends of Child Abuse Prevention!!

AUCTION ITEMS

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:38:05 EST

Got the auction going on from 4:15 to 5:40... here's whats being auctioned off: TIKI TAN4 360 summer packages ($120 Value each)- 3 months unlimited tanning- lotion package of 2 bottles of lotionGOES TO TOP 4 Bidder of this package THE SOUTH BEND CLINIC 2 - $500 gift certificates to apply toward any cosmetic dermatology procedure with DR Holly Hake Harriss-Neo Strata Products-Botox and filler injections-Microdermabrasion-Micro/laser Chemical PeelsGoes to top 2 bidders of this package BW HEATING, COOLING & PLUMBINGOne air duct cleaning and maintence to be done within a 25 mile radius of their Mishawaka Office. Service will consist of:Full Service Cleaning of your AC unit and re calibration of themostatePlus a WHOLE House duct cleaning and sanitizing Top bidder of this package 1-800-853-K I D S

Speechless

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:02:08 EST

Speechless Kyra LeeMy Name Is Sasha My Sister Is Leigh I am six And she is three Our dads always mad He screams and he yells I don't think he likes us It's Easy to tell Mums only kind When dads not around And when he is home She hardly makes a sound Mums always out, Never home Dads always drunk, And always alone As soon as we hear Those jingly keys We run and hide We run and plea We find a place And curl up tight I hold her hand And she holds mine And soon enough Dad then walks in Don't make a sound, don't say a word I pray inside, deep within But Leigh, she cannot help herself For the pain is just too much "O-God" she yells "Why are you so mean?" He doesn't like what she has said And beats her even more And with one last hit Hard and strong, he pulls away and watches She takes one last Gasp of air Our hands still holding Then falls to the ground where I sat And doesn't move a muscle I stare at him My eyes so blue He looks at me And yells "O you!" "How dare you Make me so mad This is all your fault Go cry be sad!" My name is Sasha My sister is Leigh I am six And my beautiful sister was only three That day my Daddy Murdered her My best friend She was my world We stuck together Through thick and thin But now she's gone I'm lost within When I was six my sister three My Daddy murdered Leigh Since that day I have not spoke For it's speaking that made her die. Source: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/family/poetry.asp?poem=18656 FamilyFriendPoems.com

MY NAME IS CHRIS

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:54:26 EST

We read this on the air on Tuesday, and it was so powerful... we've had many request to put it on the web, so here it is... we didn't write it, and I'm not sure where it came from but here ya goMY NAME IS CHRIS My name is ChrisI am three,My eyes are swollenI cannot see,I must be stupidI must be bad,What else could have madeMy daddy so mad?I wish I were betterI wish I weren't ugly,Then maybe my mommy Would still want to hug me.I can't do a wrongI can't speak at allOr else I'm locked upAll day long.When I'm awake I'm all aloneThe house is darkMy folks aren't homeWhen my mommy does come homeI'll try and be nice,So maybe I'll just get One whipping tonight.I just heard a car My daddy is backFrom Charlie's bar.I hear him curseMy name is calledI press myselfAgainst the wallI try to hideFrom his evil eyesI'm afraid nowI'm starting to cryHe finds me weepingCalls me ugly words,He says it's my faultHe suffers at work.He slaps and hits meAnd yells at me more, I finally get freeAnd run to the doorHe's already locked itAnd I start to bawl,He takes me and throws me