Anna Jacobson and Chris Naughton were married at Viking Cove Saturday, June 26. A thick fog lifted and the sun shined on the outdoor beach ceremony. Chris’ sister Ida Naughton served as officiant. Anna’s bridesmaids included childhood Haines friends Elena Horner and Riley Erekson. Ketch Jacobson, the bride’s brother, was a groomsman, visiting from his home in Montana. Sister Libby Jacobson was maid of honor. Mother of the bride Alison Jacobson was escorted down the sandy path to the beach and seated near the driftwood arch overlooking the inlet. Most of the wedding party entered in the traditional procession. However, the ocean-loving bride surprised everyone with her “walk” down the aisle. Her father, Glen Jacobson, delivered her in a rowboat. The pair slowly came around the corner over the glassy water to the rocky beach, surprising guests and most of the wedding party. Anna wore a Corella gown by Willowby with an expansive train. Erekson made the chocolate, tiered wedding cake decorated with wildflowers. Tim and Karina Naughton of Lompoc, Calif. are parents of the groom. Phillip Naughton, brother of the groom, served as best man. The Salty Strings Band of Santa Barbara came for the wedding, playing for the ceremony and reception as well as at the Pioneer Bar.
Charlie Moody has moved back to Haines permanently with friend Michelle Strohecker. They’re living in his family home in Highland Estates. Michelle will work for SEARHC as a referral care coordinator and Charlie will continue virtual work as a freelance sound editor and mixer. “The pandemic made it a lot easier to work remotely, so I’m happy to take advantage of that and pump some money from my clients in California back into Haines,” Charlie said. Charlie’s mother Stephanie Yard and his stepdad, Ted Cornutt, are thrilled that the couple will be looking after the home year-round.
Karen Garcia recently returned from a visit with parents Luis and Judy Garcia, sister Tara Garcia and four-year-old nephew Aaron in Chicago. They went to White Sox games, Brookfield Zoo, water parks, and amusement parks. Margaret Friedenauer flew down from Bayfield, Wisconsin to meet up with Karen and her family. The group traveled to downtown Chicago to Millennium Park and hung out on the lakefront. Karen also met up with former KHNS news reporter Emily Files. Files has worked as an education reporter for WUWM in Milwaukee since moving from Haines in 2018.
The Presbyterian Church, with support from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Haines Christian Center, Port Chilkoot Bible Church, the Salvation Army, and New Hope Fellowship, hosted vacation bible camp for youths in Haines. Sixty-seven children and 34 adult volunteers attended the five-day-long day camp. Holly Davis said, “It takes a lot of people to get all those snacks, games, arts and crafts projects, and fun songs to happen! I am super grateful that we had so much help from so many different churches in town!” Church organizers also received support from eight teenagers from Texas who came with youth leader Travis Ziegenbein to help out.
They stayed in Paradise Cove at the Echo Ranch camp. The Texans hiked to the top of Mount Riley and connected with local teenagers at evening volleyball games.
Longtime Haines resident Wandalea “Wanda” Aukerman died Nov. 24, 2020 in North Bend, Washington. She was 97 and had been living in an assisted living home. She is survived by son Richard Duane Aukerman of Snoqualmie, Washington. Husband Dick Aukerman died in 2012. Niece Cindy Aukerman of Union City, Ind., said her aunt Wanda was “wonderful” for bringing people together. “That was her gift, her cooking and hospitality. Uncle Dick was always bringing someone home for dinner. Wanda never knew who she would have at her table.”