Friday, April 20, 2012

West Side podcast puts seniors in the know

 The Concerned Ecumenical Ministry continues to keep West Side senior citizens involved in the community and up-to-date with a web-based podcast on controversial environmental and health topics.

 “On the Road Again” an online podcast hosted by Joni Russ, is celebrating it’s fifth year on the air, said Russ, the Concerned Ecumenical Ministry activity coordinator.

 The show, often posted at 7 p.m. during weekdays, has featured over 50 senior citizens ranging in ages from 60 to 90, Russ said. The podcast can be found at http://www.thinktwiceradio.com/joni-russ/joni-russ.html.

 The podcast, which is privately funded, features topics including, but not limited to global warming, factory farms, puppy mills and veganism, Russ said.  

 “I’m trying to create an awareness about food issues to help the seniors. Quality of life matters, and our job is to improve their quality of life and give them as much information about nutrition as we can and to teach them how to improve their eating habits,” Russ said. By Elaundress Ballard and Christie Jok