Corn Chowder with Summer Squash

Name: Corn Chowder with Summer Squash
Ingredients: * 4 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled reserve approximately 1; tablespoon rendered bacon fat; * 1 cup sliced green onion, divided; * 1/2 cup sliced celery (slice fairly thin); * 2 medium yellow squash, chopped (about 1 pound); * 1 large red potato, diced into cube; * 3 garlic clove, minced; * 3 1/4 cup milk, divided; * 4 cup fresh cut corn, from about 5-6 cob, or 1 pound, divided (may; use frozen or canned but fresh, uncooked on the cob i fabulou); * 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme; * 1 teaspoon salt, then more to taste if desired; * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; * 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for serving (try sharp cheddar)