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: Fireman’s Ball got hotter when the lights came on
Another New Year is here, ushered in with fanfare all around the world. It seems like big New York-style countdowns now span the globe;...
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
The Yuletide season is here, and music is always a big part of it.“I’ll be Home for Christmas” is very popular tune, and Americans...
Cordova Chronicles: A farewell thanks to the O’Briens
After 36 years of service, pharmacist Dave O’Brien filled out his last prescriptions for Cordovans on Dec. 9. From the glass window behind his...
Valdez sweeps Lady Wolverines
The Valdez girls swept Cordova in the season opener for both squads here on Dec. 15-16.Led by 6-0 senior Bobbie Mott, the Lady Bucs...
Valdez renews rivalry with pair of wins
It’s been seven years since the Valdez Buccaneers played at Cordova High School court, and the cross-Sound rivals returned home via fast ferry with...
Cordova Chronicles: All I want for Christmas is a Wonderduck
Another duck season officially ends Dec. 16. Most of the birds have already headed South from frozen sloughs and ponds on the Copper River...
Cordova Chronicles: Santa brings local basketball fans an early treat
Santa is arriving early this year, by ferry of all things, bearing a special treat for local basketball fans.The Valdez Buccaneers will be here...
New look Wolverines open season
The Cordova Wolverines open their season here on Dec.15-16, with many new faces on the court and the sidelines.Bert Adams, who coached the JV...
Lady Wolverines look forward to new season
Cordova’s Lady Wolverines have started practicing, with second year Coach Brad Sjostedt continuing his rebuilding campaign.“We are looking forward to the upcoming season,” he...
Cordova Chronicles: Skaters and glaciers are on the move
The ice skating season is here. Starting on Sunday, Nov. 11, more and more locals were seen venturing out onto nearby Eyak Lake, after...
