Frankton Arm Tavern barmaid Essi Lehtonen, who is recovering from a sudden stroke. Photo: SuppliedAn overwhelming community response is helping to lift the spirits of a popular Frankton bartender left blind in one eye by a stroke. Essi Lehtonen’s been part of the Frankton Arm Tavern team for three years, having moved to Queenstown two years prior. Ever popular and keen to help as many people as possible, Lehtonen, from Finland, is now on the receiving end of assistance. Frankton Arm Tavern co-owner Eilis Fenton says the support from patrons has been “fantastic”, especially during last Saturday’s fundraiser.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 03, 2020 05:15 UTC