McFarland Sesquicentennial

McFarland's sesquicentennial year was a great success. Colorful banners, photo exhibits, walking tours, author presentations, music, the library dedication, historical exhibits, and the July 2 birthday party, complete with train rides, helped to make the 150th anniversary a celebration never to forget.

In order for the year-long celebration to succeed, many people, businesses and organizations were recruited for assistance with planning, finances and/or labor. The 150th anniversary was, indeed, a community-wide event.

The sesquicentennial celebration was made possible by and through the generous spirit of the following in our community:

McFarland Historical Society, Village of McFarland, Jean and Rick Duchrow, Barbara and John Obst, Angela and Joe Schwartz, Peg Winkler, Don Peterson, Pat and Will Rossman, Angela Try, Dale Marsden, Jim Hickey, Sharon Larson, Larry Grenzow, Lauren Meyer, Andrew Schwartz, Deb Neal, Linda Cherubini, Ken Machtan, Patrick Miles, Alan Colville, McFarland Public Works Dept., E.D. Locke Public Library, Shelley Hartman,

Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission, DeAnn Larson, Kathleen Falk, Gannon Construction, Tom Gannon, State Farm Insurance, Jim Hartman, Coldwell Sveum Realty, Cathy Lacy, Associated Insurance Agency, Sheri and Steve Eddington, Ann Hughes, Sweeney Construction, McFarland Optimists, McFarland Lions Club, McFarland Animal Hospital, Randy Raasch, Amtelco, Associated Bank, Tammy Nehotte, Tom's Auto Center, Sue and Patrick McFarland, Chase Lumber, McFarland Garden Club, McFarland Lioness Club , Donna and Steve Washa, Mike McFarland, Tom McFarland,

Gordon and Patricia Lofgren, Weaver Auto Parts, Friends of the McFarland Library, Sue Kosmo, McFarland High School, Spartan Headquarters, Waubesa Intermediate School, Indian Mound Middle School, McFarland State Bank, Steve Swanson, McFarland Thistle, Kathleen Osten, Carrie Bautch, American Family Insurance, Jeff Engelkes, Culver's, Jenni Ferstl, Acme Photo, Curt Reif, Madison Gas & Electric, Quick & Clean Car Wash, Cress Funeral Home, Cubic Industries, Tim and Jane Mitchell, Barb Seth, The Parsonage Bed & Breakfast, McFarland Post Office, Linda Nellen, McFarland Parks Committee, Richard and Sheila Plotkin, Ann Stajich, Lavon Geasland, Crystal Lokken,

Mary Parks, Mary Horton, Sen. Mark Miller, Rep. Joseph Parisi, Robert and Jean Dent, Alliant Energy, Skaalan Village, McFarland Fire Dept., McFarland Police Dept., McFarland PTO, The Capital Times, Capital Newspapers, Mike Buhalog, Bruce Fischer, Earth Designs, Fern Allen, Richard Mueller, Marc Heuer, Roberta Felker, Chris Attridge, McFarland Family Festival, Beth Barker-Anderson, Gabe Starrett, Ethan Miller, Mark Jung, Trevor Murray, Robin Roberts, McFarland Chamber of Commerce, Dawn Corrigan-DeFoer, Jill Runde, Wisconsin & Southern Railroad, Bill Gardner, Ken Lucht, U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, Pauline Larson,

Rietta Sayers, Jenna Knoche, Melissa Shanks, Brian Utter, Pizza Hut, Pat Haines, Kwik Trip, John Horner, News & Brews, Tim Tynan, McFarland Senior Girl Scout troop 724, Becky Cohen, Joan Hare, McFarland Sharks, Jackie Witter, McFarland United Church of Christ, Lake Waubesa Sailing Club, McFarland True Value, Bryan Spangler, Almost in Time Dixieland Jazz Band, Quinn Leonard, Old Time Fiddlers, Al Hund, Anne Nichols, William McFarland family, Bob Birmingham, Doug Fendry, Judy Sauer, Kate Barrett, Bill Foust, Gary Schneider, James Runde, Halle Siebert, Becca Funk, Alec Johnson, McFarland Lutheran Child Life Ministries, McFarland Pharmacy, Ruth and John Wendling, Heartland Litho, Mike Couey, Sandy LaClair, The Impact of Brass, Chris's Confections, Chris Olson, Brandboxx, Display Sales,

Howe House, Joyce Wildt, Joe Harrington, MD Group, Dan Strause, McFarland Financial Group, Clay Russell, Dennis Haugen, Jerry Apps, Kristin Gilpatrick, Jennifer Chiaverini, Bonnie and Greg Duerst, Bob Bolle, McFarland Farmers' Market, Dave Woodcock, Nina Dahl, Mathews Tent Rental, Kyle Mathews, Jay Anderson, Healthy Lawn, dozens of volunteers at the Taste of McFarland and the hundreds of people who purchased the sesquicentennial Christmas ornament.