GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, April 20 – Saturday, April 26, 2025
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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, April 20, 2025
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
From the archives: Anne Preston interviews Kim Thúy, author of RU, the book Anne defended and which won County Reads 2021. Lynn Pickering interviews Grant Hayter-Menzies, author of Woo, the Monkey who Inspired Emily Carr: A Biography. The book was defended by Joan McBride and won County Reads 2020. Randee Dann goes back to Easter 1960 and discovers surprising church attendance, Social Notices from the Picton Gazette and best selling books and popular music of the time.
THE COUNTY GRAPEVINE
Monday, April 21
As of April 18, Ontario has reported a total of 925 measles cases in the last 6 months. Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health, South East Health Unit, warns of measles exposure in The County and other locations and who is at risk of contracting this virulent disease. Ryan Williams is running for re-election as Conservative MP for Bay of Quinte. He addresses the platform and priorities for the party and the riding. Terry Culbert posted “A thrilling start to Good Friday.” He describes the aftermath of a military parachute landing in his tree.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
CONSUMER INFORMATION
The first episode in our 2nd season of World of Wine, with Sommelier Jay Whitely. He and Christy Conte uncork the secrets of how and why winemakers create blended wines, what well known blends are available to us in the County and what we can look forward to when we open up a bottle of blended wine.
Spring migration of birds has started in Prince Edward County! So we are pulling from the archives to repeat a popular interview featuring Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory Manager, Ashley Jensen. We learn which species may visit our backyards in the County and all sorts of nuances about their habitat.
As a follow up, we speak with Ashley’s fellow bird bander, Chris Davidson to learn about the array of bird feeders, bird seed and other ways to encourage songbirds and other species to our backyards in PE
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Liz Moran speaks with Enid Grace of My Table. At a renovated barn in Hillier, Enid is offering cooking classes, private dinners, a place for meetings, a pantry shop and more.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Duarte will be speaking with Elis Zegler, administrator for Prince Edward Affordable Housing Corporation.
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
When Yvonne Buys started her column, Look what flew through the County, in The Wellington Times, she was a novice birder. She never thought that she would one day produce a coffee-table book on the birds of Prince Edward County. She will talk to Pamela Stagg about her love of birds and the process of creating her new book.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
Krista Hepburn speaks with gardener Kim Bogrand as she details her extensive history and education on the uses of herbs for headaches, migraines and more.
COUNTY PROFILE
You may have heard our new “Reflections on Lives and Times in PEC” history series. We are now presenting the full stories behind these vignettes. Tune in every Thursday for the next three weeks.
This week learn about “When Wellington Went Wet”. It wasn’t until 1934 that legislation allowed drinking in public bars in Ontario. Even after that, Wellington steadfastly maintained its “dry” state. Researcher Pearl Hucul
As well enjoy, the “Tale of Two Rivals”. A meandering stream led to a bitter fight between two families. Ironically the rivals were laid to rest side by side in a little graveyard that straddles both properties. Researcher Brenda Shardlow
Our thanks to our local sponsors Base31 and Edward Jones Picton, and to the New Horizons for Seniors Program for making this PEC history series possible.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Brenda Mercer-Garvey interviews Paige Wentworth about the County Kids of Steel Triathlon.
Linda Veenstra joins Craig Mills to discuss Hike for Hospice which raises funds for hospice palliative care organizations in our community.
Friday, April 25, 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?
New Music
Pat Larkin presents current music trends, artists, and releases.
ARTSCENE
Catelyn Thornton continues her theme of arts and the environment. County Arts in partnership with Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory’s Spring Birding Festival are holding a special workshop on May 11th called “Making Windows Bird Safe”. Catelyn welcomes Stacey Sproule of County Arts, County Landscape Architect, Victoria Taylor and artist, Iris Haussler who will be running the creative and practical workshop. Also joining them will be Nina-Marie Lister, a board member of PEPtBO, a certified bird bander, and Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University in the School of Urban and Regional Planning whose research is in ecological design for coexistence for people, plants and nature while advancing bird safe city design.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Happy Easter!!
99.3 CountyFM Spring Fling 50/50
Win Cash and support your community radio station. The jackpot is over $1,500. Get your tickets today at www.993countyfm.ca and then listen to see if you are the grand prize winner. Tune in Monday, April 21st at 8:40 on the Jim JJ Johnston Morning Show. Contest open to ON residents 18 yrs of age or older. License #RAF1427577
Monday, April 21st, All-Candidates Debate The Regent Theatre, Picton
Doors open at 6pm. Meet and greet 6pm-7pm. Debate 7pm-8:30pm.
Join the action live at The Regent, or if you can’t make it in person, don’t worry! You can listen live on 99.3 CountyFM or stream it at www.993countyfm.ca
Four of the candidates for MP in Bay of Quinte will discuss their policies, priorities and vision for The County. The debate is brought to you by The Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce and the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture.
99.3 CountyFM is part of #AltEx 2025 this year. “Independent Federal Election Coverage”. It’s a coordinated national project by the National Campus and Community Radio Association bringing together over 100 radio stations and local journalists from across the country. The goal is to offer independent, community-based election coverage that highlights national issues through a local lens.
Monday April 28th you will be able to hear election results on 99.3 CountyFM and you can check in on results across Canada via AltElxn.ca
Radiothon 2025
Save the date: Thursday June 5th – Sunday June 8th. Our annual major fundraiser and a celebration of incredible County and Regional artists! It’s basically a four day open house packed with amazing talent and of course we welcome listeners to drop in.
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