Daniel Webster compiles the collection of some of our most fascinating stories from the Pioneer Press Person of the Year Collection. Included: Zac Martin changes lives, just by being a normal 15 year old Our small town is safer, better with Michelle DeCausmaker Larry Stidham gives people a future, as someone gave him Eric Black is our generation of leadership Don Howell is a real environmentalist, and an awesome man Forgive and love each other unconditionally, is Elsie Thackeray's life message Water is Dan Keppen's pounding life-blood Dick and Norma Jones have dedicated a lifetime to simply introducing kids to God's love All-out passion defines Ted Swain Suzee Green imitates the Great Artist Tom and Larita Ongman's dedication saves lives Ernie Wilkinson is a cowboy, the way cowboys used to be Floyd Wynne brought us our stories, and made some as well Roy Hall, Jr. stands tall for his convictions and tribe The positive spirits of Dotty Olson and Ty Bradford are contagious and they embody the heart and soul of our valley Without fanfare, Wanda Kiep's love is amazing