Posted by Molly Lubbers | Jul 15, 2021
Paula Weisel points to a bidder at a live auction supporting Libby Oaksmith, a cafe manager who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The auction was part of a larger event to raise money for Oaksmith and her family. (Molly Lubbers/KRBD)
Community members are rallying to support beloved Ketchikan cafe manager Libby Oaksmith, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. They’ve brought meals for her family, hung signs in shop windows offering support — and opened their wallets. Friends of Oaksmith held a well-attended carnival and auction to raise money and show just how much Ketchikan loves Libby.