GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, March 9 – Saturday, March 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.
This newsletter is sent once per week. If you prefer not to know what’s happening on Grapevine, please inform us by emailing reception@993countyfm.ca.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
In his rollicking memoir, Neither a Tomato nor a Brain, Gord Moran writes of growing up in The County, marrying and raising a family, his many years as a teacher and his adventures and misadventures with Wayne McFaul, his best friend for 70 years. Wayne and his son, Jesse McFaul, discuss the remarkable impact of Gord’s final project, “We Will Survive”, which has received close to 700,000 views on Jesse’s YouTube channel.
Monday, March 10, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
Moshe Lander, senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University, returns to the Monday Grapevine to wrap up a roller coaster week in the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and Canada. March is anti-fraud month and OPP Detective-Constable John Armit describes the latest frauds and how to avoid being a victim as the OPP launches the Many Masks of Fraud campaign. Sarah Fox, Executive Director of Visit the County, discusses stats which indicate PEC will have a busy tourist season as well as community engagement and upcoming promotions including Countylicious and Maple Season in The County.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Dietician Sarah Sandham of the Prince Edward Family Health Team makes her way into the studio during National Nutrition Month to talk about developing healthy eating habits in our day-to-day lives while making informed healthy food choices. We will also talk about how nutritional choices have positive impacts for various mental health conditions.
SERVICES
If you or someone you know is over 60, CCFS may be able to help you with your income tax returns. Coordinator Laura McGugan tells us who is eligible and how it works. And if you don’t already know about it, learn about their curb-side pickup meal service for seniors that happens at the end of every month.
CONSUMERISM
Paulette Greer, proprietor of Wellington’s Sidestreet Gallery, does more than frame paintings, pictures, and photos to complement your home decor. Learn about what variables are involved in professionally hanging your favourite pieces of art. If you are a fan of jigsaw puzzles, she has something in store for you too!
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Liz Moran speaks with Myles Harrison, the owner, chef, and sommelier at Theia Food and Wine in Picton.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Duarte Da Silva speaks with Peter Benes who helps retailers improve their ability to make money online by helping them to become better at navigating their online business and marketing.
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg
Gavin Pretor-Pinney felt that clouds weren’t getting enough respect. So he founded The Cloud Appreciation Society and then wrote a hilarious book, The Cloudspotter’s Guide. According to the book’s introduction, “Clouds are for dreamers. Indeed, all who consider the shapes they see within clouds will save on psychoanalysis bills. Live life with your head in the clouds!” Roz Bound and Rick Zimmerman read excerpts, from the gloom of walking through a stratus cloud (a fancy word for fog) to the drama of a parachutist getting trapped for forty minutes in hail, lightning and overwhelming air currents within a massive thunderstorm. (Spoiler alert: the parachutist lived to tell the tale.)
Thursday, March 13, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
Astrid Young catches up with Tim Kuepfer of Broken Stone Winery to learn more about their shifting vineyard strategy in recent years. Tune in to find out how the winery has settled into a new groove after letting go of several acres of By Chadesy’s Cairns legacy vineyards.
COUNTY PROFILE
Pearl Hucul learns about Jill Hill’s lifelong passion for books and how she and her husband, John, travelled the world, and finally chose The County as home.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Tanya Cooper interviews owners of Loha Farms about this year’s events for Maple in the County. Next up, details about Theatre Roulant and No Name Theatre’s co-production of Dan MacIvor’s chilling one person show, Monster, starring David Baker.
Friday, March 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
Pat Larkin presents current music trends, artists, and releases.
ARTSCENE
Pam Mayhew initiates a 3-part series called “Art is a Reflection of Who We Are”. Pam interviews art collectors, gallerists and artists about the possible shifts in Canadian art appreciation, subject, value, and existence as it exemplifies Canadian culture. She gets out in the field and starts conversations.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reflections on Lives & Times in Prince Edward County: Our new radio series bringing the County’s history to life and can be heard every day on 99.3 CountyFM. 23 episodes rotate through the following times (pls note these times are approx.):
Monday 6:58 / 11:33 / 21:33
Tuesday 8:50 / 14:55 / 22:46
Wednesday 6:15 / 14:50 / 19:44
Thursday 9:48 / 15:47 / 22:49
Friday 6:26 / 1132 / 19:42
Saturday 6:42 / 07:44 / 15:31 / 18:19
Sunday 7:36 / 13:29 / 15:31
The project is funded by the New Horizons for Seniors program and sponsored locally by Base31 and Edward Jones of Picton.
99.3 Donations Coordinator Opening
If you are interested in the volunteer role please click here for the details. Expressions of interest can be sent to volunteer@993countyfm.ca This is a gradual transition from our current excellent Donations Coordinator Maureen Robinson, she is available to answer questions.
Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee Maple Pub Night Sat March 29th
99.3 County FM is a proud sponsor of this now annual event. Doors 7pm. 19+ event.
Incredible line up of terrific local musicians. More info on our website. Tickets Brownpapertickets.com
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Volunteer Opportunities
99.3 CountyFM Donations Coordinator
IndigiVibes – Indigenous host – Wednesday 7-8p
Contact the radio station 613-476-2229 and ask about these and other opportunities.
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