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.
Cordova Chronicles: Saga of the North Cloud
On Feb. 21, 1949, an exhausted and frostbitten seaman staggered into the Civil Aeronautics Administration facilities at the Mile 13 airport...
Adams steps down as CHS boys coach
After three years at the helm of the CHS boys basketball program, Bert Adams has stepped down, turning the reins over to his assistant, Jake Borst.
Cordova Chronicles: In praise of trumpeter swans
Dick Shellhorn writes: One of the pleasures of walking along Power Creek Road is hearing the melodious bugling of trumpeter swans. Over the past several years, it seems that more and more of the huge birds are opting to stay year-round, rather than migrate south with countless other species that make Alaska their summer breeding grounds.
Wolverine basketball begins a season with new challenges
This year’s Wolverine basketball season began on Jan. 11, under a set of guidelines adopted to deal with the continuing COVID pandemic.
Cordova Chronicles: Comfort animals no longer the issue
Dick Shellhorn reflects on the chaos that unfolded in our nation's capital on Jan. 6.
Cordova Chronicles: When Wolves almost became Hoosiers
Basketball is king in Alaska, with young hoopsters from the smallest village to the largest metropolis dreaming of playing for a state title under the shining lights of Anchorage’s biggest arena.
Cordova Chronicles: A New Year’s resolution
There is sad irony in the fact that 20-20 is associated with perfect vision, for when we look back on the past year, it seems to be with anything but that.
Cordova Chronicles: A COVID Christmas
Dick Shellhorn writes: Normally we would have a packed house on Christmas morning, enjoying Swedish pancakes, pickled fish and famous Pete Dahl Snappies (a secret Bloody Mary concoction). Alas, this year only a very small bubble of family members will come, as pandemic numbers have soared to incredible heights.
Cordova Chronicles: Don’t let moose lick your car
The salt deposits come from road salt used on icy winter roads, which is splashed on the cars while driving in slushy conditions.
Cordova Chronicles: OSU, our hats are off to you
Back in 1972, when I began teaching at Cordova High, I was surprised to discover that many students did not know the CHS Fight Song, writes Dick Shellhorn in this week's Cordova Chronicles.
