ST MARY S CATHOLIC 231 Main St Merrimac SCHEDULE

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC 231 Main St, Merrimac SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Saturday 6 p. m. Mass (5: 30 Confession) Sunday 9: 30 a. m. Mass (8: 45 Confession) Thursday 9 a. m. Rosary 5 p. m. Adoration 5 -6: 45 p. m. Confession Fr. Pedro Escribano 6: 45 p. m. Benediction 643 -2449 7 p. m. Mass Parish Secretary, 1 st Thursday: Tridentine Mardell Krejchik 742 Mass 3364

Sunday Service at 9: 30 a. m. Sunday School for grades 1 -3 at 9 a. m. All children welcome Communion Served every 1 st, 3 rd, & 5 th (when applicable) Sunday IMMANUEL LUTHERAN

Sunday Worship 9 a. m. Welcome Pastor Roxi Gnatzig to the Merrimac UMC! Pastor Roxi comes to us from the Reedsburg UMC where she served as the Christian Education Director. Feel free to stop in at the Merrimac UMC Mondays and Tuesdays, or call any time. Merrimac United Methodist Church 117 Church St Pastor Roxi Gnatzig, 608 -493 -2774

Every Monday Night Soup Suppers Homemade Soup, Bread/Crackers, Beverage FREE 5: 30 – 6: 30 p. m. Merrimac United Methodist Church Corner of School/Church Streets – Basement A meal for the community – come & eat! “Merrimac UMC exists to help all come to know and experience the saving grace through Jesus Christ our Lord. ” Living our faith in

Buoy Regulations Wisconsin laws requires that all informational and regulatory buoys must be approved by the local DNR Conservation Warden and by your local unit of government. Any person who places a buoy in Lake Wisconsin without the proper permit may be subject to penalties

The Merrimac Food Pantry Needs Food Donations Please consider donating the following items which are needed the most: * Cereal * Meals in a box * Spaghetti sauce & noodles * Canned meats (tuna & chicken) * Canned pasta (ravioli, Spaghettios) * Crackers * Pancake mix & syrup You can drop items off at the post office or at area churches. Cash donations welcome.

Merrimac Ecumenical Food Pantry & Crisis Program exists to help people in the community in urgent need of food, gas, & essential support. If you need help, please contact: Mary: 493 -2545 Marsha: 493 -2337 Donna & Nola: 493 -2649 Kitty: 493 -2646 Gale: 493 -2574 Pastor Roxi: 493 -2774 or 415 -1626 Food Pantry is located at 607 Main Please call for an appointment

Good Neighbor Clinic Provides free medical care to individuals who have no insurance and are financially eligible. No appointments needed. Mon & Wed 1 – 5 PM St. Vincent de Paul Community Resource Center 1906 North St, Prairie du Sac 643 -4749

Free information & counseling for victims and families of domestic abuse and/or sexual assault. Mondays 1: 00 -4: 30 p. m. St. Vincent de Paul Community Resource Center 1906 North St, Prairie du Sac 643 -4749

Dental Services Offered free to individuals who have no insurance and are financially eligible. Appointments preferred. Mondays 1 -5 p. m. St. Vincent de Paul Community Resource Center 1906 North St, Prairie du Sac 643 -4749

Did you know you could have THIS SPACE For only $10. 00 a week? Call today for details. 493 -9470

INTERESTED IN THE POTENTIAL FOR TAX-FREE RETIREMENT? LET’S TALK. Joe La. Cour Investment Representative 811 Phillips Blvd, Sauk City Bus: 643 -7890 Home: 493 -2242 www. edwardjones. com

$ave BIG on your Phone Bill with Merrimac Communications $15. 99 for 500 minutes local & long distance $25. 99 for unlimited local & long distance No extra charge: *Voicemail *Caller ID *Call Forwarding *Call Waiting *3 -Way Calling *Call Blocking Call Merr. com at 493 -9470 or visit www. merr. com

Attention Cable Customers It’s Sun Outage Time Again Due to the sun’s energy interfering with satellite signals, you will experience poor reception on various channels in the afternoon from October 1 – 16. If you have a set top converter you will see “One Moment Please” displayed on the affected channel(s) for several minutes each day.

E 11394 US Hwy 12 Sauk City 644 -8300 EVERY SATURDAY ALL YOU CAN EAT PIG ROAST OFF THE GRILL AFTER 4 P. M. THURSDAYS STEAKS & PORK CHOPS

HOME THEATRE For all your home theatre needs, products, installation and support, please call Audio Contractors 608 -835 -0556 Extensive portfolio and testimonials

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT SAUK PRAIRIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CURRENTLY NEEDED MOST (Min. age 14): Registration Reception Desk Greet & direct people entering our registration department (Mondays or Tuesdays, 1 -4 p. m. ) Escort – Transport Escort patients to appointments, transport items between depts (Tuesdays, 7 -10 a. m. , Wednesdays, 1 -4 p. m. ) Fitness Center Reception Desk Greet & direct people entering our fitness center

TOP DOG Mondays 11 a. m. – 1 • PLAIN DOG p. m. • MAC & CHEESE DOG: Two “comfort” foods made for Carry outs only each other • STICKY DOG: Bacon, Monterey jack cheese & peanut butter • GERWISS DOG: Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Dusseldorf mustard • BACON DOG: Bacon is “meat candy”; everything is better with bacon • CHICAGO DOG: Mustard, green pickle relish, onions, peppers, tomato • SAUK PRAIRIE DOG: Black olives, red peppers, onions • DOG GONE “HOT” DOG: If you love it HOT, try this one • BLT DOG: Bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato with a touch of 644 -1213

Stop & Shop AT THE SAUK PRAIRIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL COFFEE & GIFT SHOP “THE SUNSHINE PATCH” We have children’s & adult’s books, greeting cards, jewelry, baby gifts, candy and silk flower bouquets, celebration & seasonal gifts, and beverages and snacks! Weekdays 8 a. m. -5 p. m. Saturdays 9 -11 a. m. 80 First Street in Prairie du Sac

With Lifeline, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital’s personal emergency response service, you can have the security and independence to live at home. Lifeline links you to help, at the touch of a button, 24 HOURS A DAY. * Simple to operate. * Works when your electricity is out. * Help button can be worn in the bath/shower. * You don’t have to speak to ask for help. * Can be used if someone is trying to break into your home. * Can be used if there is a fire. *Gives you and your children security and peace of mind. For more information call 608 -643 -7244.

Rec Fee Reimbursement The Town of Merrimac reimburses Town residents for the Non-Affiliated Community Fee assessed by the Sauk Prairie Recreation Department. Mail copies of your payment forms or cancelled check to the Town of Merrimac, PO BOX 115, Merrimac 53561.

TOWN OF MERRIMAC Non-Life Threatening Emergencies Tree blocking the road or other non-life threatening emergency? Contact the Sauk County Sheriff at 356 -4895. They will contact and dispatch the appropriate town officials.

License Your Dog in Town Sauk County ordinance requires all dogs over 5 months of age to be licensed. Send the dog’s name, color, breed, sex, certificate of rabies vaccination (required) along with a stamped return envelope and $5. 00 for spayed or neutered dogs & $10. 00 for others to: Town of Merrimac, PO Box 115, Merrimac, WI 53561.

The Merrimac Dining Center Fresh, hot lunches are served Tuesday through Thursday each week at the Village of Merrimac Municipal Building, around noon, and are provided on a donation basis. Please call 493 -2122 to make your reservation by noon on the day before you wish to dine. See current menu on next slides. All are welcome to come and enjoy!

Tuesday, October 16: Chili casserole (includes vegetables), corn, pecan pie, fruit cocktail, cornbread Wednesday, October 17: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, peas & carrots, applesauce, frosted cake, sliced bread Thursday, October 18: BBQ pork cutlet, baked potato, tossed salad, petite banana, cinnamon roll, dinner roll

Tuesday, October 23: Glazed ham, sweet potato bake, peas & pearl onions, pineapple tidbits, tapioca pudding, dinner roll Wednesday, October 24: Chopped steak in burgundy mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, chocolate chip cookie, peach slices, sliced bread Thursday, October 25: Chicken, broccoli & rice casserole, tossed salad, mandarin orange gelatin, watermelon slice, dinner roll

“FITNESS FOR SENIORS” Join other senior citizens in a fitness program designed especially for you. Anyone 50 years of age or older can attend! WHAT: A physical exercise program designed to help you achieve fitness and maintain it. WHERE: Merrimac Village Hall, 100 Cook St. , Merrimac WHEN: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 9: 30 – 10 a. m. COST: $5. 00 for the Entire Program PROGRAM STARTS NOVEMBER 5 TH TO APRIL 26 th

COME JOIN US! Merrimac Quilters Every 2 nd & 4 th Monday 10 a. m. – 3 p. m. Merrimac Village Hall Help us make quilts to donate to the Merrimac Ecumenical Food Pantry. Knitters & crocheters – come make afghans! No experience needed. Everyone welcome!

Please help us keep our village clean! Village of Merrimac Ordinance 47 -9 Animal Defecation No defecation or manure shall be dumped or left on any street, alley or sidewalk nor on any portion of the Village; provided, however, that this provision shall not be construed to prohibit the use of manure as fertilizer for lawns and gardens in keeping

Village Brush Pickup CHANGES REMEMBER THE 4 x 4 x 4 Rule Brush needs to be cut no longer than 4 feet in length, can be no bigger than 4 inches per piece in width and piles can be no bigger than 4 feet wide and 4 feet high. (4 x 4 x 4) If your brush meets these requirements, we will be happy to pick it up during our scheduled pickup days. Leaves and grass need to be bagged in clear plastic bags for pickup.

STAMP OUT YOUR FINES! Sauk City Public Library October 8 -20 For every postage stamp you bring in during this period, the library will waive $2. 00 in overdue fines. The stamps will benefit Sauk Prairie's "My Neighbor in Need" program.

THINK CHRISTMAS! Devil's Lake State Park North Shore Concessions End of Season SALE! Open 10: 00 -4: 00, Oct. 15 th-18 th

is to help her family with expenses. 9 -11 a. m. Registration for the Motorcycle Ride at PT Custom Cycles in Middleton $20 person (kids free) 11 a. m. Ride leaves 3 p. m. Benefit at Tumbledown Trails Golf Course in Verona, $15 person (Kids free) (included with ride or bus wristband) 3 -6: 30 p. m. Shine Wine Band 3: 30 p. m. Free dinner (while it lasts - pig roast, turkey & more) 6: 30 p. m. Announce winners of raffles & auctions 7 -11 p. m. Buck Neck-Ed Band For more info, see our Facebook page: Gail Pearman

Arts & Crafts Fall Festival at Durward’s Glen W 81173 Mc. Leish Rd, Baraboo Saturday, October 27, 9 -3 * Arts & Crafts * Hot Potato Bar * Brats * Bake Sale Vendors will be inside Free will donations accepted INFO: 356 -8113 or theglen 150@gmail. com

Absentee Voting in the Town of Merrimac Apply to vote absentee by mail by 5: 00 p. m. Thursday, November 1, 2012. (Military electors, contact the clerk for info. ) Vote by absentee ballot in the clerk’s office by 5: 00 p. m. Friday, November 2, 2012. (After 12 p. m. by appointment only. ) Return absentee ballots to the clerk before the polls close on November 6, 2012. Tim Mc. Cumber, Town Administrator S 6911 State Highway 113 493 -2588, www. Tn. Merrimac. Wi. Gov

Crime Stoppers Provide information towards solving a crime in Sauk County. Call the Tipster Line at 355 -3297. All information is kept strictly confidential.

ADVERTISE FOR FREE a birth, birthday, anniversary or lost and found item on your CABLE CHANNEL Call 493 -9470.

Birthday Club To wish someone a Happy Birthday call 493 -9470.

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