I started a monthly column titled, “Fifty First Names Only” soon after purchasing The Creswell Chronicle in 2019. Early on it was easy to fill the column once a month as I immersed myself in Creswell and the surrounding towns, meeting residents, business owners, government officials, and many others from all walks of life.
The column took a break during the pandemic when the coronavirus stifled engagement. Still, it was published for two full years…



