TRUMAN — Truman City Council will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16. All meetings are open to the public.

Wednesday is recycling day. Recycling containers should be curbside by 7 a.m. Be sure all items are clean, and the cardboard is broken down.

Truman School Board meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in the board conference room.

Second Harvest Heartland, nutrition assistance program for seniors, will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Truman to pick up your box. Eligibility is based on age, 60 years and up, household size and income. Pre-register at 1-800-365-0270.

If you would like your event, birthday, anniversary, school, church news that appears in the Sentinel every Thursday, please text me at (507)236-9487. A picture of a poster is even good. I need information by noon on Mondays. This is done at no charge.

Lewisville Commercial Club will meet Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Happy 90th birthday to Gene Lewellen on Sept 17. Cards can be sent to Gene at 230 N. 2nd Ave. East, Truman, MN 56088.

GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) is back. It’s free after school program where students can learn about the Bible, eat, play and have fun. It is at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Truman. It will be held the first and third Wednesday every month from 2:15-5:30 p.m. during the school year. Classes begin Sept. 18. All school ages are welcome. There will be a bus from the school to Trinity Church. With questions, call Ashley Parish at (507) 829-9741.

Question: My family and I have concerns about crosswalk safety due to traffic not stopping and pedestrians not knowing what to do. Can you share how best to navigate such a crosswalk for both motorists and pedestrians?

Answer: Crosswalks involve pedestrians and motor vehicles -the literal two-way street. That means everyone involved must share the road.

Safety tips for drivers:

Drive attentively and at a safe speed. Remember pedestrians can be difficult to see, especially in bad weather or at night. Scan the road and sidewalks ahead for pedestrians. Anticipate pedestrians especially in urban areas, around schools and colleges. Before making a turn, look all directions for pedestrians. Look carefully, behind your vehicle before backing up, especially for small children. Watch for people in wheelchairs and motorized carts, who may be below eye level.

SAVE THE DATES:

• Lewisville Legion Auxiliary chicken supper will be 5-6:30 p.m. on Sept. 22.

Additional Blood Drive Dates:

• From 12-6 p.m. on Oct. 7, at the Truman Community Building.

• From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 9, at Truman High School.

• From 12:30-5:30 p.m. on Oct. 21, at Martin Luther High School in Northrop.