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: An attic full of memories
One of my favorite sources of tales is the Cordova Museum. Hidden in its recesses is a treasure trove of classics, including a complete...
Cordova Chronicles: From 103 degrees south to 60 degrees north
On July 12, 2018, Alaska Airlines Flight 66 landed in a cloud of dust at Mudhole Smith Airport, and Texans Terry and Rosalon Moorhead...
Cordova Chronicles: Tales of an outhouse on the move and an Oregon State victory
Part of the magic of sports is the anticipation of a dramatic finish.In basketball, we hope for a tie or one bucket margin in...
Cordova Chronicles: A fisher of men and the sea
Followers of Christianity have often been known as fishers of men, based on a Bible versus from Matthew 4:19. Their mission has always been...
Cordova Chronicles: 110 Fourth of July celebrations, Cordova Style
Another Fourth of July, Cordova Style, is here. Our fair city was incorporated on July 8, 1909, just four days after the first official...
Cordova Chronicles: Weather forecasting by thumb
Living in a seafaring community, weather is always foremost on our minds. Commercial and pleasure craft of all sizes routinely depart the safe confines...
Cordova Chronicles: Going, going, gone!
Baseball is an American institution, and right here in Cordova, Alaska, USA, one of the first sights newcomers pass when approaching the heart of...
Cordova Chronicles: A royal repair
When one thinks of warm lightweight high-tech jackets, names like North Face, Eddie Bauer, and Patagonia likely come to mind.Chances are no one has...
Cordova Chronicles: Get your red-hot doggies
Baseball season is upon us, and what would a trip to the ball park be without a hot dog? From the tiny concessions stand...
Cordova Chronicles: No ice breakup for Texans
This year’s Nenana Ice Classic totaled $225,000 and had 35 winners. Alaska’s oldest guessing game was born, as many other gambling schemes, of a...
