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Colleagues in journalism John Halverson (76) and Chris Schultz (68) share stories from their respective careers in the newspaper business.

Sara Nichols (50), Executive Director Open Arms Clinic, has a conversation with her colleague Shannon McCarthy (37) about how Open Arms Free Clinic came to be.

Reverend Heather Brewer (53) interviews Sarah O'Reilly (82) about contracting polio at twelve years old and the impact that had on her life.

Two life long friends, Debbie Mecklenburg (85) and Doris Mosser (83), share stories of growing up each summer on Geneva Lake and are now retired there.

Spouses Bill Thompson (77) and Diane Thompson (76) talk about the history of, and their connection to, the Walworth County Fair in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Ginny Hall (88) shares stories with her friend Chris Brookes (73) about growing up in a small Wisconsin town, her career in Home Economics, her interest in the history of Walworth County, Wisconsin, and volunteer contributions to the Lake Geneva...

Longtime Lake Geneva resident Helen M. Brandt (80) talks to friend Sonja Akright (52) about her journey from Wabeno to Lake Geneva as well as her jobs at the Lake Geneva Public Library and Geneva Lake Museum.

Colleagues Josefina Sanchez (48) and Lilly Barrett (62) discuss their stories of immigration to the United States, their involvement with the Walworth County Wisconsin Literacy Council, the importance of education in their lives, and the ways they give back to...

Library Director Emily Kornak (46) talks with friend and former Library Director Jill Rodriguez (71) about their respective careers and the state of libraries today.

Twin sisters Rhonda Winters (47) and Rebecca "Becki" Kuchenberg (47) share memories of small town life.

Bob Rosenthal (83) talked with his wife Jill Rosenthal (76) about his father, growing up in Wisconsin, and the positive affect of his father's attitude on him and others.

Larry Kundert (72) reminiscences with his wife Pamela Kundert (69) about softball and the effort it took to finally pitch some games. He also talked about volleyball and volunteer work.

Spouses Josie Henningfeld (39), a dancer, and Ron Henningfeld (41), a cheesemaker, share their story of meeting, marrying, and starting a successful cheesemaking business in Wisconsin.

Spouses Heidi Gygax Garland (58) and Erik Gygax Garland (56) relay the story of Dungeons & Dragons, from its creation by her father, Gary Gygax, to its Gen Con and Gary Con resurgence, as well as Gary Gygax's lasting legacy...

Dawn Heath-Fiedler (58) and her friend and colleague Heather Brewer (53) talk about their work caring for victims of human trafficking and educating young people to avoid being victims.

Jean Henderson (74) and Joan Davis (74) talk about their experience as twins.

Spouses Jamie Koch (71) and Cathy Koch (71) reminisce about their family, life in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, their involvement with the church, historic preservation, and their occupations.

Janice Peterson (79) interviews friend Sherryl Engstrom (73), who shares excerpts of letters written to her mother by her father during his World War II enlistment.

Lisa Aurand (62) talks with her brother Eric Rude (60) and nephew Charles "Charlie" Rude (30) about their parents and grandparents, respectively, Charles and Maxine Rude. They remember Charles and Maxine's Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, connections and their legacy of respect...

Chris Brookes (73) interviews her friend Peter Baker (57) about growing up in Chicago and coming to Lake Ivanhoe, a Black community in southeastern Wisconsin. Peter relates the history of the community from its founding in 1926 up to the...

Friends Debbie Ipsen (68) and Robert "Bob" Pavlik (79) remember Debbie's father and Bob's former colleague, Bruce Johnson. They talk about Bruce's life and his teaching career at Badger High School in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Clarence Read (82) with support from his wife Susan Read [no age given], shares memories with his friend John Notz (90).

Marc Paprzyca (69) and spouse Sylvia Paprzyca (67) talk about life in Chicago and retiring to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. They talked about leaving the hustle and bustle of the city life and returning to a resort town.

Chris Jacobson Brookes (73) and Joe Leppert (49) talk about their friendship and link to the former Northwestern Military and Naval Academy in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Conversation partner Chris Brookes (73) interviews husband and wife Rosemary Badame (77) and Robert Sima Krkljus (71) about their lives in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and his immigration to the United States.