.jpg)
April 28, 2010
HARTINGTON — Gene Haberer talked to the Hartington City Council about starting a Sidewalk Café at Broadway Lanes.
The Sidewalk Café would be in an area approximately 23 ft. by 6 ft. with a temporary awning and would be used for dining and alcohol consumption.
The spot would be fenced in and completely enclosed with a separate entrance and exit.
It would be open from 5 p.m. until closing time.
“People would have to go through the building to enter the sidewalk café,” said Haberer. “It will be taken down every night – it would be portable. Liability will be covered under my insurance.”
The City Council agreed to let Haberer use the sidewalk in front of the Broadway Lanes for the Sidewalk Cafe.
April 28, 2010
HARTINGTON — Six year-old Kendall Thoene has already shown a lot of courage and determination during his lifetime.
Kendall has overcome multiple health problems, has been hospitalized numerous times and been through several surgeries since his birth.
On June 2, Kendall will be receiving a gift of love and a better life from his grandfather Ron Arens.
Ron will be giving his grandson one of his kidneys.
“Kendall is such a happy, strong little boy even though he has gone through a lot,” said Grandmother Connie Arens.
Shortly after Kendall’s birth in Yankton, he was air-flighted to Sioux Falls and then to a hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., where he spent the first three weeks of his life.
Kendall was born with Townes-Brock Syndrome which can affect the heart, lungs and kidneys. Kendall has polycystic kidney disease and was born without a pulmonary heart valve.
He has undergone numerous surgeries.
The first heart surgery took place when he was two months old.
When Kendall outgrew the first heart valve, he had a second surgery at the age of three.
Kendall had a trach inserted to help his breathing after the first heart surgery — the doctors were able to remove the trach when Kendall turned four.
He is currently receiving his nourishment and medicine through a feeding tube which may be eliminated down the road after the benefits of having a healthy kidney kick in.
The new kidney may give Kendall another advantage.
The doctors have told the family once Kendall gets his kidney he could grow two to three inches.
“Kendall’s kidney is only functioning at 17 percent right now,” said Connie. “The doctors said a lot of his troubles link back to problems with his kidneys.”
The kidney transplant will give Kendall a chance to have a healthier life.
Kendall’s happy spirit and valor has touched the lives of so many people.
“It seems everyone has a special spot in their heart for Kendall,” Connie said.
