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.
Orca Adventures, then and now
Nestled around the corner from Cordova, Orca Adventure Lodge is a shining example of what energy, creativity and perseverance can do.
No need for vigilantes or trailhead guards in Cordova
Oh my. Surprise, surprise. More headlines about crimes in Alaska’s biggest city are in the news. Is there a day that goes by without something bad happening in Anchor Town?
And the winners are … the geese and Cordovans
Inspired by Roy Srb’s Don Quixote-style battle against trash along the Copper River Highway, many years ago I joined the quest for the Impossible...
From sourdoughs to cyber-space
Last summer a Main Street landmark was abandoned and taken over by the city in foreclosure proceedings.Famous for the sourdoughs in its eclectic backroom...
Cordova Chronicles: Remodel of old city library and museum continues
Remodeling of the old city library and museum, located on the corner of Adams Avenue and Main Street, continues.Purchased by David Roemhildt of Facility...
Post-season basketball notes
The Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches recently announced several awards. The 2A All-State Selections, based on voting by coaches, include Abby Bourgeois, 1st Team...
A boxcar full of memories
It was 4 p.m., April 2, 2019.After passing over duck cabins at the mouth of Eyak River, Alaska Airlines Flight 66, a Boeing 737,...
Lady Wolverines drop pair in 2A state play
Making it to the state tournament is the goal of every Alaska high school basketball team, and Cordova’s Lady Wolverines did just that, with...
CHS boys finish sixth at state
The Cordova Wolverines had to settle for sixth place at the State 2A basketball tournament in Anchorage on March 14-16, winning one and losing...
Cordova girls, boys advance to state 2A championships
March Madness, Alaska Style, is here, and both Cordova teams will be part of The Show at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage this...
