GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, June 15 – Saturday, June 21, 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, June 15, 2025
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
What are these County readers writing? In his essay, Things a Writer Knows, Ken Murray decries the rise of AI. Dave J.D. Carpenter reads from his novella set on a fictionalized version of the Queen Mary 2. Vicki Delany reads an unedited excerpt she has just written for her Year Round Christmas Mystery series. Janet Kellough recounts delightful and insightful tales from her recent travels.
THE COUNTY GRAPEVINE
Monday, June 16, 2025
Summer Public Transit Program: Vincent de Tourdonnet, the County’s Transit Coordinator, describes the new services provided by Quinte Transit which include new routes and new schedules.
Memories of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson: Both Jim JJ Johnston and Reid Pickering were kids when they were introduced to these musical icons. They discuss their impact, influence and legacy.
Authors on AI: Janet Kellough, Ken Murray, Vicki Delany, and Dave J.D. Carpenter respond to news stories of some writers using generative AI as an aid to novel writing.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Native planting is a big trend taking off in Prince Edward County, thanks to the efforts of advocate for the environment, Lise Bois and proprietors, Bailey Austin-Macmillan and Riley Grant of Dropseed Native Plant Nursery. Learn why native planting is so important for our local ecology as well as what plants available this year for County gardeners
The CEO of the Foundation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations, Lesley Lavender, joins us to talk about the Invasive Species program and how they affect cottage and waterfront property owners and boaters and discusses how FOCA is using their programs to limit proliferation and increase awareness.
Dr. Joe Burley says that people who have hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking are in a lot of pain and mental anguish. We will discuss how psychosis is caused, what it looks like, treatments, and how we may be with others who have experiences with it.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Krista Hepburn speaks with local chefs, cooks, and friends about their favourite recipes and dishes.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Joe Beyhum – Master Landscaper & Owner of County Stone speaks with Craig Mills about their professional stonework and hardscaping services.
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
Photo: Paul Korecky
There’s a new conservation technique that’s gaining traction in North America and in Europe. The premise is really simple: leave invasive species control to goats — or sheep, or ponies, for that matter. Alea Snively uses goats to control absinthe wormwood on a Nature Conservancy Canada property near Red Deer, Alberta. Talking to Pamela Stagg, she still obviously loves every moment of putting goats to work.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
Krista Hepburn speaks with Quentin Wyne regarding the best types of plants to use in different weather conditions, and how to properly tend to them.
COUNTY PROFILE
Wendy Mesley is a television journalist and writer. Working with CBC News from 1981 to 2021, she anchored The National and hosted Undercurrents, Disclosure, Marketplace, and The Weekly with Wendy Mesley. Now joining County Profile (this time as the interviewee) Wendy talks with Timothy Luginbuhl about some of her more memorable interviews, windsurfing and (ahem) lawncare.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Pamela Mayhew interviews Tom Wilson about the upcoming Tom Wilson Mohawk Symphony concert at the Regent Theatre on June 21 at 7:30 p.m. and about the opening of his exhibit at the Hatch Gallery on June 22 from 11am – 1 pm. It’s all part of National Indigenous People’s Day. Pamela and Tom talk about his personal discovery of his Mohawk heritage, his music, art making and the combined dance of it all. The Tom Wilson Mohawk Symphony is presented by 99.3 CountyFM.
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Friday, June 20, 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.
ARTSCENE
Heather Braaten, Artistic Director of the County Stage Company, met with Artscene cohost, Mary Ann Farrell to talk about the 2025 season, and what we can look forward to seeing.
There is something for everyone, from comedy to drama, an original musical, and play readings at wineries. The shows will take place at The Eddy Pavillion and the Red Barn Theatre, The Regent, and new to this year’s season, The Mount Tabor Playhouse. The new season has been announced, so tune in to learn more about this year’s exciting season.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Radiothon 2025 Thank you!!
99.3 County FM, your volunteer-driven community radio thanks you for your tremendous support during our CountyFM Wellings of Picton Radiothon. To our 2025 sponsors, donors, and volunteers you make it all possible. This year we have now received $75,521 against our goal of $74,000 in donations and we are still counting. Over 60 musicians came to the aid of the station.
Donations ranged from larger supporters such as The Elderberry Fund (Thank you Sarah and David) and our title sponsor “Wellings of Picton” to dozens of other businesses, service clubs, and hundreds of individual donors. Donations are a major part of what has kept this station alive and well. With your help, we continue to entertain, inform, and be your essential service.
Thank you to our Music Director Megan Hutton and Jim JJ Johnston our Honourary Chair for Radiothon 2025.
Father’s Day Contest. Win tickets to Tom Wilson’s Mohawk Symphony at The Regent Theatre
Send in your Father’s Day musical request today to Promotions@993countyfm.ca. As part of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Saturday June 21st CountyFM invites you to this extraordinary evening of music and culture. Tom Wilson’s Mohawk Symphony takes centre stage in a special performance by an 8-piece chamber orchestra. Visit The Regent for tickets.
Canada Day in The County is fast approaching
99.3 CountyFM supports a wide variety of events in The County including presenting the Canada Day Weekend Festival at Base 31.
Listen to 99.3 County FM for your chance to win tickets to see Juno Award Winning Artist Blue Rodeo in a sold out show on Saturday June 28th! Other Musical acts include the Brian Barlow Trio with Heather Bambrick on June 27th.
Base31’s new exhibition highlights the site’s 14,000 year history. Make sure to visit the Exhibition Hall that features a Lancaster Bomber KB 882. Base 31 is open to the public to wander free of charge at your leisure. Plus, Base31 is offering special Canada Day weekend pricing for entry to the Exhibition Hall at just 8.82 per person. Watch for the CountyFM tent on-site in the Commissary and say hi.
County Comedy Project Showcase presented by 99.3 CountyFM
County Comedy Project Showcase features the Culminating Performance of PEC’s Zero-to-hero Live Comedy Boot Camp. The comedy duo, Short Attention Spa, guided a group of adventurous newbies through the development their first live comedy show featuring sketch comedy, improvisation and stand-up. Thursday, June 26th at Baxter Arts Centre 7:30. Tickets – $20+fees or Check out Pick Your Price options www.comedycountry.ca
99.3 CountyFM presents the season launch of County Stage Company Scripts & Sips
June 27 6:30 PM at The Grange of Prince Edward. 2025 repertory season launch night. Songs, scenes, and more from Bittergirl: The Musical, Flowers, and Snow White!
General Admission: $30 Experience the harmony of captivating and innovative Canadian plays set against the stunning backdrop of one of Prince Edward County’s renowned winery estates. Listen for your chance to win tickets to Scripts & Sips.
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