Dick Shellhorn
Dick Shellhorn is a lifelong Cordovan. He has been writing sports stories for the Cordova Times for over 50 years. In his Cordova Chronicles features, he writes about the history and characters of this Alaska town. Alaska Press Club awarded Shellhorn first place for Best Humor column in 2016 and 2020, and third place in 2017 and 2019. He also received second place for Best Editorial Commentary in 2019. Shellhorn has written two books about Alaska adventures: Time and Tide and Balls and Stripes. Reach him at dshorn44@gmail.com.
Have plow, will travel
While “going out the road” is a favorite Cordova pastime, truth be told, in reality there isn’t much road to travel. Especially if you...
Safely enjoy ice skating
The days are becoming shorter, and temperatures are falling. Ice is forming on ponds and lakes, and winter sports enthusiasts are already checking out...
A toast to bar-tailed godwit B6
Birds have been in the news lately. First there was a white-fronted goose that landed in the middle of Dodger Stadium during the National League...
LA’s goose was cooked
One of the great things about sports is its unpredictability. Renowned playwright Neil Simon wrote, “Sports is the only entertainment where, no matter how...
Cordova cross country teams get first at Regionals
After training all fall in rainy weather, the Cordova cross country teams finally had a chance to run in ideal weather.The temperature was cold...
New cable installed at Mt. Eyak Ski Area
Installation of the 7,000-foot cable by Wilson Construction—with support from Mt. Eyak Ski Hill Manager Dave Branshaw, a crew of volunteers and a pair...
Cruising down the river?
For many of us, cruising down the rivers and sloughs of the Copper River Delta is an inherent part of our Cordova character. Yet,...
Long as I remember, the rain’s been coming down
As rain continues to come down in endless variations, Cordovans have to be wondering when the precipitation is going to let up.
Crane of a different sort
Just as thousands of shorebirds banking in formation are a sure sign of spring, massive “V’s” of crane passing overhead are a harbinger of...
A new “Only in Cordova”
It’s not difficult to make a list of “Only in Cordova” favorites—heck, that’s why many of us live here, and I have written about...
