July 2020/Volume 28/Number 11

FOR AND ABOUT SENIOR CITIZENS IN ANTRIM, BENZIE, GRAND TRAVERSE, KALKASKA AND LEELANAU COUNTIES

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Our State. Our Town. 888-247-5701 or hom.org Our Hospe. Serving northern Michigan since 1981 A member of the Care Community NMC Driveways – Podcasting By Kathleen Gest

“From the mobile studio at North- find a podcast that you can listen to western Michigan College and the in that time frame. Prefer stories? Department of Extended Education News? Science? Politics? Busi- Services you are listening to NMC ness? Health? Sports? You’ll find a Driveways. Hi, John Plough here.” podcast that fits. And so began a podcasting proj- In his podcast, John shows up at ect on April 20th by John Plough, the person’s driveway he intends to Program Coordinator at NMC’s interview. It takes him about five Extended Education (EES). minutes to logistically set up the “This is my first experience with equipment. He dons gloves and a podcasting. Laura (Matchett, Direc- mask while out of his car. He has tor of EES) and I have been talk- already sanitized the equipment that ing about it since I was hired 11 will go into the other car. What actu- months ago,” John explains. “We ally leaves his car is a long exten- had always had in the back of our sion cord, a tiny camera that is put minds the idea to do a podcast to on their dashboard for still photos focus or spotlight the instructors during the interview, a big heavy for Extended Education. When the microphone and a set of head- pandemic hit, it seemed like a good phones, connected by wires to a opportunity to start one. Especially, large console in his car. when the pandemic began, we felt “Being in a car is a safe way to so disconnected. This was a way interview someone…we are physi- both to connect our community cally separated, but we can still see and, selfishly, it was a way for me each other. From a communication to connect with others.” stand point, that is really helpful,” “I go visit people safely and actu- John points out. ally get to see them. Which is really “As for the title, it sounded fun to powerful, if the rest of your day is me and also is accurate for what we John Plough, Program Coordinator at NMC’s Extended Education (EES). only inside with dogs…the high- were going to do.” lights of my week are when I pull “It turns out a car is really a great end, because I am curious. And is also the art of it. You could have up in a driveway and get to meet little mobile audio studio – in terms then they do the heavy lifting and I photographers taking photos of it, someone for the first time or see an of sound quality – so that was a just get to enjoy it. One of the most visual artists creating a logo and old friend.” bonus,” John acknowledges. “If you fun parts of podcasting is when I different ways to promote it. There The first podcast John ever think about you and I sitting outside get home and put the memory card are lots of ways for us to leverage listened to was in 2005 with Jesse now, and, if this was for a podcast, into my computer, down load all the the talents and the diversity of our Thorn, called Bullseye. Podcasts we would have to consider that there audio files, and then get to listen to community…” started to become popular in late is a wind blowing in the trees, so the the conversation again.” “Obviously as a NMC project, it 2004, although its roots date back sound quality is a little bit muffled. “A surprise was that audio edit- is important we are telling the story to “audioblogging” in the 1980s. We can also hear birds, which is ing is more time consuming than of the work people are doing or the Podcasting is basically the form nice, but in an open environment it video editing, because in video contributions they have made to the of recording and making audio- is more difficult to get great audio editing there is obviously a visual college,” John emphasizes. “But, based “episodes” available over the sound. That’s why radio studios are and you can do things faster than I really am more interested in the Internet. There are 850, 000 active not in people’s backyards.” it actually happened. In audio, you things that happen behind the scene podcasts with 30 million episodes “During the interview, the empha- have to listen to every moment. Sort – like what makes that person ‘them’ in 100 different languages. sis of the conversation is on the of in real time – there is not a way – not just the work they do, but how One reason podcasts are so popu- person I’m interviewing – they to jump ahead and cut any of the are they spending their time when lar is that the format is uniquely are the ones talking. I am not a content.” they are not working or even what situated to fit into busy lives. Any great talker, but I think I am a good “For all of the different things brought them to NMC.” topic you’re interested in, you’ll listener and I enjoy listening,” John you don’t think about in making a You’ll find John’s podcasts at find a podcast dedicated to it. Only admits. “All I have to do is ask a podcast – there is sitting in front https://anchor.fm/nmcdriveways have ten minutes to spare? You’ll question, which is no work on my of a computer editing it, but there

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(c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. Layered Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert If eaten in moderation, peanut butter is a good 1. Evenly arrange 9 graham crackers in a 9-by-9- choice. We just can’t put our spoons in the jar and inch cake pan. In a large bowl, combine 1 package eat with complete abandon! dry pudding mix, 2/3 cup dry milk powder and 1 1/4 cups water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in 12 (2 1/2-inch) chocolate graham cracker squares peanut butter. Spread mixture evenly over graham 2 (4-serving) packages sugar-free instant choco- crackers. Refrigerate while preparing topping. late pudding mix 2. In the same bowl, combine remaining package 1 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder dry pudding mix, remaining 2/3 cup dry milk powder 2 1/4 cups water and remaining 1 cup water. Mix well using wire 1/4 cup reduced-fat peanut butter whisk. Blend in whipped topping. Spread topping 1/2 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping mixture evenly over chocolate filling. Finely crush 1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts remaining 3 graham crackers. Evenly sprinkle crumbs and peanuts over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 8 pieces.

* Each serving equals: About 173 calories, 5g fat, 8g protein, 24g carb., 470mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fat, 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat-Free Milk.

6 PRIME TIME JULY 2020 SENIOR SERVICES Dear Friends and Family of Interlochen Public Library “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” — Programs offered by Theodor Seuss Geisel Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network How we have missed you! During these months of our library being closed, we have worked continu- ously toward reopening, sharing our beautiful library space, a smile and the written word with you. In the phased reopening of our library, the Board and Staff of the Interlochen Public Library want you to know that we have your health and safety as the center of our plans. Monday, June 8th, our staff returned to IPL in order to prepare for reopening. We have opened the outdoor drop box to begin the return of the thousands of items you have been holding for us since The vision: groups of ten gather mid-March. All your items have been automatically renewed through July. If you have larger items, throughout the county, sharing stories games and puzzles and kits, please hang on to them until we can open our doors. No overdue fines and reconnecting. Interested in facili- will accrue. Per CDC guidelines, all returned items will be quarantined for 72 hours before being tating a group of ten? Call 231-922- checked in and returned to the shelves. As research develops, procedures will be adjusted as needed. Staff handling materials 4911 for more information. Reserva- will follow strict safety procedures, including the wearing of masks, gloves, shields and sanitization. Groups of ten will gather at 10 a.m. at tions required. each location for social conversation, (Begins the week of July 13) On June 15, we began temporary curbside service for the pickup of holds at IPL. You may go tointer- some laughs, and friendship. Groups lochenpubliclibrary.org or tadl.org to access the district catalog and request an item be put on hold. limited to ten people who will gather Kingsley: 115 East Blair Street If you have a library card but do not have a password to access the online catalog, please call any Wednesdays, 10 a.m. library in the district and a password will be emailed to your current email address. If you need help outside. An alternate plan will be made with placing holds, please call any library in the district and we will be happy to help! when weather is questionable. Guests Fife Lake: 77 Lakecrest Lane are asked to wear face coverings, On June 24th we began our “Virtual Edition” of Summer Reading Club. Families may pickup kits for Wednesdays, 10 a.m. bring lawn chairs, and bring their own the program via curbside pickup or on a table in the front of the building. Please take one kit per child. Interlochen: 1896 Rogers Road You may view our kickoff program, beverages. All will be asked to pass the local Health Department’s recom- Thursdays, 10 a.m. Most importantly, we want to assure you that we are diligently setting up safe ways for you to return mended health screening. (If you don’t Traverse City: 801 East Front St. to the library per the protocols of the Grand Traverse County Health Department and the State of feel well, please do not expose others.) Fridays, 10 a.m. Michigan. Please check our website interlochenpubliclibrary.org and our Facebook page for IPL updates. Each library in the district is doing this just a little bit differently, so be sure to check their websites for Traverse City Senior Center variations in hours and procedures. Stay well, we look forward to seeing you face to face! 801 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686 Warmly, 231-922-4911, grandtraverse.org Renee Kelchak; Library Director Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Interlochen Public Library Lori Wells, Manager

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JULY 2020 PRIME TIME 7 Northern Michigan Opening Up

With the removing of many restrictions in northern Michigan due to the COVID-19 virus, many people are beginning to enjoy activities in the area. Boats are in the lakes, pickle ball is being enjoyed, and golfers are practicing for the season. Restaurants are now offering indoor as well as outdoor dining. Farm markets are providing many products – plants, fresh fruits, vegetables and crafts items. All activities are still practicing social distancing and limited capacity to help protect everyone.

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