Smile and say "cheese;" our next guest is teacher-turned-award-winning-photographer Tim Koll. Tune in to hear about Tim's active youth, the two criteria that led him to choose Waupaca after being downsized out of a teaching job in Minnesota, how he met his lovely wife and business partner Adriana, and what it takes to capture great photographs.

Saturday's guest grew up on a farm outside of New London and experienced first grade in a one-room schoolhouse. She had a career in video production, working in television and doing corporate video work before moving to Waupaca, where she decided to become involved in education. These days you might see her in a community theater production or singing in a choir. She's interesting, she's funny, she's Kay Ellingson.

This man was born in East Chicago, but spent his formative years on a resort property near Eagle River. He took on rowdy college students as a bouncer at the same bar where he met his wife, Mary. He intended to pursue paper science when he entered college, but instead, he chose to major in math and earn his teaching certificate. The lives of those he has taught, as well as our community, are better for it.

Some people are just special. Kate Drury is one of those people. Her well of experience, knowledge, compassion, and wisdom is extraordinarily deep, perfectly equipping her to be what she is - a lawyer helping defendants seek justice. Such a pleasure to interview Kate.

Speak with Larry Thomas and you get a sense that he is like a spring loaded with energy made up of thoughts, experiences, and stories ready to be told. The result is an interesting conversation that probably could have gone on another hour.

This week's guest was born on a homestead that could have been the set for Little House on the Prarie, was a Division 1 Pole Vaulter for the University of Minnesota, once raised animals for school science classes, built two of the homes his family has lived in, including his current residence, and so much more.