Related Records

1. "Early Cranberry Life in Manitowish Waters" - transcript of interview with John and Barbara McFarland 2/24/2015 - John's parents, John "Mac" and June, were two of the cranberry pioneers establishing cranberry marshes in MW in the mid 1940s. John and Barbara became sole owners in 1976 and then sold the property to Northland Cranberry Co. in 1996.

   2015

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. "Hanson, DNR criticized for controversial removal of 'floating island'"- by Eric Johnson, reporter for The Lakeland Times 4/2008 - The Rest Lake floating island was removed via excavator in February 2008. The Wisconsin DNR approved the permit submitted by Town Chairman John Hanson. Area residents and Town Board Supervisors felt the removal was not properly discussed and decided prior to the action.

   4/8/2008

   Record Type: Archive