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Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1987

Page

25

Homemakers Turn Pro Form a Country Maids Service

Audrey Buck, Madonna Ince, and Betty Ince turned wedding catering into a contracted party service in Polk County. They charge seven dollars an hour and work at the reception site. Each partner handles different specialties while families help when needed, keeping hours flexible around farming duties. Their venture began after Audreys daughter married and now operates as a family affair with husbands and children assisting.

Country Maids

Country Maids Service Starts With Three Partners

Audrey Buck, Madonna Ince and Betty Ince start a new enterprise Country Maids Service offering catering and coffee for weddings graduations anniversaries and other events. They book jobs, print cards and advertise after their first job, turning down at least two gigs to avoid delivering a poor experience.

Audrey Buck Madonna Ince Betty Ince Country Maids Service Audrey

Wisconsin State Fair consumer preference survey opens

Wisconsin food companies can test new or standard lines through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture consumer preference survey. Debibe Crave notes the test provides valuable feedback at low cost and high-scoring entrants can earn the Wisconsin State Fair Seal of Excellence for merchandising. Registration is $85 per product, with a June 26 deadline via mail or phone.

Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Debbie Crave Datcp Food and Promotion P.O Madison Wit

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