GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, February 9 – Saturday, February 15, 2025
99.3 County FM is dedicated to keeping you informed about our programming.
To this end, we are sharing with you highlights of the next week on Sunday’s The County Writes…The County Reads and Monday to Friday Grapevine (noon hour & repeat 6:00 p.m.) plus any other unique programming specials.
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Sunday, February 9
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
Celebrate Flashback February and Valentine’s Day. Peter Lockyer introduces Reflections of Lives and Times in PEC, a new series of 20+ vignettes which will air on County FM. He previews a listening party at Macaulay Church Museum where 5 researchers will discuss one of the stories, play the vignette and take part in a Q & A. From the CWCR archives: Christine Renaud recommends romantic reads and Teira Jean Pickering, Rick Zimmerman, Vanessa Pandos and Sam St. Omer recite classic and contemporary love poems. Anne Heathcote reads Hints for Canadian Housekeeping from The Female Emigrant’s Guide by Mrs. C. P. Traill, published 1854.
Monday, February 10, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
Lori Borthwick, Green Party candidate, Bay of Quinte, discusses the party’s platform and priorities for the riding and the province. Jenn Barrett of Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation has an update on the Make Happy Tummies campaign and explains how the program supports over 6,000 students with meals and snacks through the Food for Learning program. County FM’s Jack MacCool reports on the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Someone is diagnosed with Diabetes every three minutes in Canada. Registered Dietician Kimberly Storms from the Prince Edward Family Health Team joins us to talk about what Diabetes is, how you can detect and prevent it and what the Prince Edward Family Health Team is doing to help County residents deal with this serious illness.
Gregor Stuart of the Millenium Trail Committee tells us about how operations work maintaining it, its partnerships with various County organizations making it better for users, and what lays ahead for the path while under construction in Wellington.
Most couples say that the ride of a long term relationship has its ups and downs, but when issues are worked through they are stronger as a couple and wiser individuals for it. For our Valentines edition, let’s hear from Psychiatrist, Dr. Joe Burley, how we can be our best in a balanced relationship.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Krista Hepburn speaks with local chefs, cooks, and friends about their favourite recipes and dishes.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Mike McGuire, owner of Bark Woodshop Studio, speaks with Craig Mills about creating beautiful, functional, and long lasting wood products for home and garden.
THE COUNTY NATURALLY
Photo: Pamela Stagg
The County, Naturally. One of the world’s critical sources of freshwater is right at our doorstep: the Great Lakes. Until last year, there was very little protection for the Great Lakes and none at all for Lake Ontario. In 2024, a 1.722 square mile National Marine Sanctuary was introduced — on the American side of the lake. Now Nature Canada wants to protect some of our side of the lake. Julia Laforge of Nature Canada joins Pamela Stagg to talk about it.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
Astrid Young chats with Mike Peddlesden, vineyard manager at the Grange and inarguably one of the OG’s of county viticulture. We dig deep into the extensive vineyard rehab they’ve undertaken in recent years and what they’re doing differently to support vineyard health and sustainability.
COUNTY PROFILE
Photo: Hedy Brambat-Kellar
Conrad Beaubien, well known county playwright, film maker, and writer shares memories of his early years and how they provided a solid foundation for his later successful, creative projects and endeavours.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Learn all about the fun events and activities you can enjoy in the county this coming week.
Friday, February 14, 2025
SPORTS ROUNDUP
The Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame showcases memorable athletes and events.
PET REPORT
Dave Wheatley reports on lost and found cats as well as profiling the ones looking for a forever home.
WHAT’S THE BUZZ?
SCREENPLAY
Raj Dhillon shares interviews, reviews, and analysis of all things film and movie related in the county.
ART SCENE
Catelyn Thornton will be looking at the Art of Love across all genres as she gets a variety of County artists to play the Art of Love trivia game on air. Lots of love and fun!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you to Marie O’Neill: Marie has been a fantastic volunteer over the past years and is stepping back from her role with us. She’s been behind the scenes assisting Donna Purcell with A/R and most recently helping Sue Hyatt. Our deepest thanks to you Marie for your considerable contribution and for always bringing joy to each Wednesday aft at County FM.
3rd Annual Curl-a-thon for Back The Build Sat Feb 8th: Donna Purcell broadcasts from the event noon-3pm at the PE Curling Club. Our team 99.3 County FM Rock N Rollers curls at 6pm. Entertainment and food Noon-Midnight, 50/50’s and other items; general public encouraged to come and watch.
CountyFM’s Craig Foster/Wellington Dukes Live Play by Play, Weekend Away Games:
Sat Feb 8th 3:30pm Wellington Dukes & Cobourg Cougars
Sat Feb 15th 7:30 pm Wellington Dukes & Aurora Tigers
Director Emeriti: A very nice article to read in this week’s Broadcast Dialogue about Jim JJ Johnston stepping down as chair and being appointed as Director Emeriti for his outstanding contribution to Prince Edward County Radio Corporation.
It’s Valentines, share the love on 99.3 County FM: Tell us about your sweetheart. Send us your requests, and any story about a loved one,or even about an act of kindness that you witnessed over the past year. Email promotions@993countyfm.ca
On Valentine’s Day we will be sharing your stories and playing requests. As well you will be in the grand prize draw for 2 day passes for Wander the Spa and a $100 gift card for their restaurant, Gather.
Reflections on Lives & Times in Prince Edward County: During Flashback February 99.3 County FM presents a special event at the Macaulay Church Museum, Sat Feb 22nd. Do you have your ticket yet? Limited quantity. Enjoy a sneak peak at our new radio series bringing the County’s history to life. Tickets $15 for adults plus hst/service charge, free for children 12 and under. Beverages and light food included. Lives & Times in eventbrite.ca or click here. The project is funded by the New Horizons for Seniors program and supported locally by Edward Jones of Picton, Base 31, and County Museums.
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