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DCNR lifts ban on campfires in state parks and forest lands HARRISBURG — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has lifted a ban on campfires in Pennsylvania’s state parks and on forest lands following a period of wet weather that has reduced fire risks. However, Pennsylvanians are encouraged to be careful when burning outdoors. “Based on recent weather and forest conditions, and with rain and snow forecasted, DCNR is allowing campfires to resume in designated areas across state parks and forest lands,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. “Although fire ...

Family won’t support plan to move closer to grandkids

Dear Annie: We have a home that’s over 120 years old, and we’ve spent a lot of time and money maintaining it because we love it. We finally have it just the way we want, but it’s becoming too much for us. After a lot of discussion, I finally convinced my husband to consider selling and moving, and he’s on board. The problem, though, is with some of our family members. We’re thinking of moving an hour away to a small college town, where our youngest daughter and her family live. They have one child, and we’d love to be closer to at least one grandchild so we can be more ...

Why the government shouldn’t put limitations on our sodium intake

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read in a health journal that large amounts of sodium are unhealthy for one’s diet. The government standard is no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. If one’s health is not so good, some doctors say that their sodium intake shouldn’t be more than 1,500 mg per day. Everything you eat or drink counts. If consuming sodium is so bad for your health, then why aren’t there limitations in the amount of sodium a company puts into their products? Shouldn’t this be controlled by the federal government, similar to alcohol and numerous other chemicals in food and ...

Take these steps to prevent falls in the home

Dear Heloise: As a home health nurse, I get called to visit patients wherever they live. A great many of the people I see have fallen down a staircase or tripped over something. The ones who survived were the lucky ones because a fall can and has been the death of many elderly people. Here are some things your readers can do to help prevent a fatal fall: • Make certain that there is absolutely no clutter or furniture in the pathways that people take to get to the bathroom, bedroom, family room, etc. I see so many injuries from people who tripped over a toy, a pet, or other items ...

The origin of slavery and how it evolved

Pundits many times blame the United States for starting slavery. It may surprise some that slavery has existed since the beginning of civilization. First historical references are from Babylon in King Hammurabi’s code that was written in the city of Mesopotamia, about 3500 years ago, or the beginning of civilization. Slavery didn’t start here. Were Africans the only ones who were slaves throughout the world and the United States? Absolutely not. We have to look at this through the eyes of the time period. What were the mores, (the essential or characteristic customs and conventions ...

Today in history

Today is Saturday, Nov. 23, the 328th day of 2024. There are 38 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 23, 1984, Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie completed one of the most famous passes in college football history, connecting with Gerald Phelan for a 48-yard touchdown with no time left on the clock as Boston College defeated the Miami Hurricanes 47-45. Also on this date: In 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed Nov. 25 a day of national mourning following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In 1971, the People’s Republic of China was seated ...