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: A Wish for 2020 — Civility
America's Founding Fathers appealed for civility and levelheadedness. As 2020 dawns, these virtues seem in short supply, writes Dick Shellhorn.
Is this the Year of the Wolverine?
Wolverine fans have high hopes for this year’s CHS team, seeking Cordova’s first state boys title under the ASAA classification system adopted back in 1983.
Young Lady Wolverines launch new season
Cordova’s Lady Wolverines launch the 2019-20 basketball season on the road against Palmer on Jan. 3-4, followed by SuValley on Jan. 5-6.
Cordova Chronicles: ‘Go, Dog. Go!’
Nov. 9, a Cordova driver was seen driving donuts in a parking lot. But, as Dick Shellhorn observes, such vehicular antics aren't limited to humans.
Cordova Chronicles: A seine web Christmas tree
Santa's Elves aren't the only ones hard at work this Christmas season, writes Dick Shellhorn.
Cordova volleyball squad finishes successful season
A young Cordova Wolverine volleyball team finished the season with an 8-4 conference record, and placed third at the regional playoffs at Cook Inlet Academy on Nov. 21-23.
Cordova Chronicles: Stories came up as the walls came down
The first building in Cordova was a saloon, observes Dick Shellhorn. Now, one of its more famous is gone forever.
Cordova Chronicles: For whom the bell tolls
The CoHo's bar bell remains one of its most significant artifacts, writes Dick Shellhorn.
Cordova Chronicles: Just walkin’ in the rain
“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day,” wrote Henry David Thoreau. Dick Shellhorn agrees.
Junior high girls place 2nd in Valdez tournament
Cordova’s junior high girls finished their season with a second-place finish in the B Division of the junior varsity tournament Nov. 7-9 in Valdez.
