Breakfast With Barry Lee

On this episode, Amanda Whitson and Bill Whitson (Billy Sous Food Truck and Catering) stop by to share information about 'Food For The Fight', a fundraiser to fight breast cancer on 10/5 at the Valley Health Wellness and Fitness Center.  In addition to 'talks with a doc', there will be food trucks and a Bra Decorating Contest.

On the second half, Kristen Laise of Belle Grove Plantation maps out an exciting week as Belle Grove hosts the 2024 National Sheepdog Finals (over 150 dogs/handlers) 9/30 through 10/6.  (www.bellegrove.org)   

On the first portion of this week's show Barry talks with Kyle Hayes about the 'Valleyhaven Furniture Bank', a nonprofit in Winchester that works with other local agencies to provide quality furnishings to those transitioning from adversity to stability.  The organization's launch gala is October 5 at Horton's Nursery on Rt. 522.

The second interview features David Gum with White House Foods and a discussion of the local apple industry and harvest outlook.

On the first part of this episode, Barry is joined by Andrea Cosans (Executive Director-CCAP), Bishop B.J. Custer (Winchester Church of Latter Day Saints) and Shannon Atkinson-Ganoe (Assistant Communication Director (Winchester Church of Latter Day Saints) who share information about the September 26th 'Community Connect and Serve Volunteer Fair'.  This is an opportunity for area non-profits to network together, and for the community to stop by and chat with these non-profits about opportunities to volunteer.

On the second part of the show, Rick Miller stops by to invite the community to participate in the October 18th 'Turkeys For Sharing Golf Tournament' to help the Salvation Army put holiday turkeys on the tables of families in need.    

Joining Barry this week is Samantha Barber, Founder and President of "Reaching Out Now", a nonprofit that supports the valley's youth and empowers them to become individuals who contribute to their communities and achieve future aspirations.  Samantha shares information about the upcoming 'Junior/Senior Planning Night' and the 'YES' (Youth Empowered for Success) Conference. 

This week Barry hosts a 'double feature':

Ashley Ferguson with Frederick County Parks and Rec invites humans and canines to the Charity Dog Walk and Pool Pawty at Sherando Park on September 14th.

Tina Stevens-Culbreath and Rodney Culbreath, founders of the "I'm Just Me Movement" share the good news of two grants the organization received to impact community wellness.

On the 'Brain-Buster Quiz', 1/3 of Americans would give up alcohol if they never had to do this again.  Do what?  

Two special interviews on this episode:

1) The Adult Care Center of the Northern Shenandoah Valley is in a desperate search for a new physical home.  Katie Devolites, Executive Director, shares the story of how they have provided a day program for adults for 30 years, and what they need to continue providing services.

2) Matt Emswiler and Josh Price relive a favorite childhood memory of the 'Hit List Video' store on Berryville Avenue in Winchester, and how they have spent over a year trying to find pictures and memorabilia. 

On this episode, Barry reconnects with a young listener that he met when she was 10 years old and waiting for a heart donor.  This month Taylor White is celebrating her 15th anniversary with her 'new' heart!

Also on this episode, Ron Sheckels talks about the 'Victory Upward Sports' program for kids K4 to 8th grade at the Victory Church campus on Middle Road, Winchester.

On this episode, Barry sits down with 'Mr. Happy', Leonard Kraemer who recently celebrated his 100th birthday.  Leonard shares sweet stories of his 72 year marriage and raising 8 children, as well as his service to the U.S. Navy in World War II, and, trying out for the New York Yankees and becoming friends with Joe DiMaggio.

This week Barry mentions the 'unmentionables' ... a salute to our underwear and some fun facts about our undies.

Barry also shares some observations about the Olympic games that continue this week. 

Barry is honored to have Jack Einstein join him on this week's show.  Jack recently turned 100 and looks back on his life as a World War II veteran and shares memories of the Great Depression, how he met his wife, and how he is related to Albert Einstein.  Jack's humor and spirit make for an enjoyable chat.