Bluffton police department’s K-9 Kato is on sick leave, according to Sergeant Tyler Hochstetler, his handler.
In a letter to Bluffton council, Hochstetler explains that on March 27 Kato showed signs of an illness.
“I took him to the vet because of his lethargic state,” wrote Hochstetler. The physician's exam, blood work and X-ray concluded that Kato is suffering from a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).
Bluffton elementary student Abram Steiner is working on a window painting, part of Mrs. Anderson's art class challenge. The Icon will post photos of students learning in an at-home setting. Send photos, art work, writing assignments and class projects to: [email protected].
• Council packet attached at the bottom
• Watch a video of a part of the meeting
Bluffton council Zoomed through its April 13 meeting together, yet apart from one another.
The meeting’s arrangement is a first for the village. It took place via Zoom video and audio conferencing broadcast on the third floor of the town hall.
Bryan Lloyd, assistant village administrator, sat in an unusually dark third floor town hall meeting room by himself, controlling the Zoom session.
The Village of Bluffton will begin its the bi-annual flushing of the fire hydrants this week, according to Bryan Lloyd, assistant village administrator. The project should begin on Thursday, April 16.
"The process should take approximately two weeks to complete," he said, adding, "In the past, some residents have reported discoloration of the water during this process."
The discoloration usually subsides within a few hours of the flushing being completed in the area. Running a spigot for a few minutes can also help.
You can now find 80 teddy bears in the windows of the Bluffton community. It's more like a zoo, because there are several other stuffed animals, such as frogs, llamas and even a monkey or two.
CLICK HERE to view the map. You may still add your teddy bear to the map by sending your address to [email protected].
