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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1986
Page
24
Dolly Mertens and husband Greg start a 1950s style drive in selling fresh two hour old custard made with real Wisconsin cream and eggs. They also offer jumbo burgers from Abbotsford butchers and Welcome Dairy cheese on cheeseburgers. Customers welcomed the revival of custard once popular here.
Dolly Mertens runs a single family business with Greg and two sons Jay and Josh offering vanilla chocolate and a rotating daily flavor plus sundae flavors like rocky road. Our marquee invites classics such as banana split and turtle, with cones at 58 cents. Despite no advertising, word of mouth sustains steady customers as they plan for expansion while facing slow service and winter slowdown.
Ron Joekel of NASSP argues student activities remain vital to education despite efforts to curb participation for academic standards. Dale Hawley notes activities teach teamwork and community. critics warn against eligibility rules and grade standards that may push students toward easier courses.
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