TRUMAN — Truman Fire Department is holding its homemade mask day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. If you would like to donate any homemade masks, firefighters will have a drop-off collection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire hall.

They thank you and appreciate your donation.

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Truman Time can be heard at 3:15 p.m. Monday on KNUJ AM 860. Mayor Lynn will update about the local news.

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Truman Historical Association Museum has cancelled its spring turkey dinner planned for Sunday. The museum also remains closed until the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

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Just a reminder that City Code and federal law prohibit the discharge of sump pumps into the sanitary sewer. From April 1 to Nov. 15, they should be discharged onto your lawn or storm sewer.

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Flush and non-flush information: Because of an increase in demand and subsequent shortages of toilet paper as a result of COVID-19, it may seem OK to use and flush non-flushable materials such as baby wipes, napkins and paper towels. Please do not flush any of these items.

The only thing that should be flushed is toilet paper. Flushing anything other than toilet paper can create expensive problems for homeowners and municipal wastewater facilities.

Flushing wipes (even those labeled “flushable”) and other non-toilet paper materials causes clogs, backups, equipment and pipe breakages and, in some cases, can even force raw sewage back into homes.

For municipal facilities, the cost to repair these damages is unfortunately borne by the public.

People are asked to be extra mindful, especially in the days and weeks ahead, but also beyond the containment of COVID-19.

As a reminder, the following products are not flushable and must be disposed of in a waste basket: Paper towels, Kleenex and other tissues, diapers, gauze, Band-Aids, napkins, wet wipes, baby wipes, feminine hygiene products.

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Have you made layered Knox blocks and seen the surprise on kids faces? You will need four packages of Knox gelatin, three packages of same flavor jello (3 ounce each), three cups boiling water and one cup whipping cream.

Dissolve gelatin and jello in boiling water. Stir in one cup of whipped whipping cream. Pour into a 9×13 pan and refrigerate until firm.

Kids will enjoy the layered effect.