Zachary Snowdon Smith
Zachary Snowdon Smith was the editor of The Cordova Times from February-December 2021.
Cordova farewells a champion of education
During her eight-year tenure as principal, Gayle Groff shifted Mt. Eccles Elementary School's focus toward students’ emotional development. To Groff, a maladjusted student is a poorly educated student, regardless of how high his test scores are.
How to get a free fire engine
“We put our hands up in the air and said, ‘We want it!’” Fire Marshal Paul Trumblee said. “If you don’t ask for it, you don’t get it.”
Review: Playmobil – The Movie
“Playmobil: The Movie” is a featherweight imitation of “The Lego Movie."
Review: The Rise of Jordan Peterson
“The Rise of Jordan Peterson” follows the trajectory of the titular public thinker — either a champion of individual freedom or the herald of a new fascism, depending on whom you ask.
Sherman unseats Jones from city council
Challenger Cathy Sherman has defeated Councilman Ken Jones in the Cordova Regular Election.
Jazz percussionist teaches Cordova to improvise
"When you do improvisation, it’s neither right nor wrong," says jazz percussionist and educator John Damberg. "It’s up to you as the player to start paying attention to the notes that are coming out of your instrument, rather than just being a button-pusher.”
ACEP wants public’s ideas on renewable energy
The Alaska Center for Energy and Power will host a talk on Cordova’s food, water and energy security needs from noon-1 p.m, Tuesday, March 10 at the Cordova Center Education Room.
Reusable bag project wants your old T-shirts
“I hope this can be part of a wider effort to reduce plastic usage," said Copper River Watershed Project Operations Manager Shae Bowman.
Narrow culverts have cut salmon off from habitat
When you put your thumb over the end of a garden hose, the water squirts out twice as hard. Something similar is happening along the Copper River Highway, where narrow, collapsing and clogged-up culverts have produced currents too strong for salmon to swim against.
Review: Uncut Gems
"Uncut Gems" will change your mind about Adam Sandler.
