Dick Shellhorn
Cordova Chronicles: How the game of basketball has changed
Dick Shellhorn writes in Cordova Chronicles this week: In January 1931, the Seward Ponies defeated the University of Alaska at Seward by a final score of 6-4. I know this because my dad told me so. The Fairbanks squad had come down by railroad for the contest.
Cordova Chronicles: These three trees
Dick Shellhorn is used to holiday travel misadventures, but he is happy to report his grandkids made it to Cordova safely for the holidays. This year he marked the holiday with his grandchildren with the tale of three Christmas trees.
Breaking: Cordova Tipoff postponed to Friday due to flight cancellations
Updated: The Cordova Tipoff has been postponed a day because none of the teams planning to arrive via plane have made it to Cordova as of Thursday, Jan. 13. Icy runway conditions at Mile 13 airport have prevented flights from landing for the last three days.
Cordova Chronicles: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Dick Shellhorn wishes readers a Merry Christmas with tales of searching for the perfect Charlie Brown Christmas tree in this week's Cordova Chronicles.
Wolverine wrestlers finish season on a high note
Wrestling has to be one of the most challenging and demanding sports of all, and Cordova’s grapplers were rewarded for their efforts by sending a remarkable five out of nine wrestlers to this year’s state tournament.
Holiday picture window
View of Odiak Slough out Dick Shellhorn's dining room window on Dec. 6, 2021.
Cordova wins the Battle of the Wolverines
It has been said that the third time is a charm, and for the Cordova Wolverines, that held true as they topped the Tok Wolverines 52-45 in the third round of the Service High Tournament in Anchorage for their first win of the season.
Cordova Chronicles: Mt. Eyak Ski Hill memories
The snow is piling up, and it looks like we are in for another fabulous ski season. The Mt. Eyak Ski area is truly one of Cordova’s finest recreational facilities, and not enough can be said about those that helped develop it, as well as those who continue to maintain and expand it.
Cordova boys open basketball season at big Anchorage tournament
After a year’s hiatus from basketball competition, the Cordova Wolverines decided to go all-in on their season opener.Talk about trying to make up for...
Cordova Chronicles: What about Alchuck?
In this week's edition of Cordova Chronicles, Dick Shellhorn recalls stories of Cordova's quick-witted icon, Tina Tapley.