Breakfast With Barry Lee

This week's podcast features Stephens City artist Joseph Gainer who has a life-long admiration of abandoned houses. In the interview Joe shares the twists and turns of his art career, and how he is preserving local abandoned structures on his canvas. But wait, there's more: Joe lives in a haunted house and shares some stories of what he has experienced over the years.

After all the planning and the meetings, Brandan Thomas, Executive Director of the Winchester Rescue Mission announces the beginning of the expansion of the Valley Avenue site, and the two community 'Building Blessings' ceremonies scheduled.

Also on this episode, Barry observes the first day of Summer and National Kissing Day ...

With Father's Day coming up on the 18th, Barry reflects on a special life-lesson that his Dad shared with him in his final days.

Also on this episode, Barry interviews local sports enthusiast Josh Kirby about his podcast, 'Kirby On Sports'.

On this episode Barry explores the science behind those pesky little white strings on our peeled bananas (they have a name and an important job) and poses the question: 'In what order do you eat your food'?

Kendra Sours with the Lord Fairfax EMS Council joins Barry on this week's podcast to talk about the life-saving CPR classes that are available to agencies, businesses and individuals in the local community. A quick 'on-air' lesson is provided including a list of songs that have the correct cadence to cover the needed number of chest compressions to get the heart going.

Barry's guest this week is the Mayor of Stephens City, Mike Diaz who shares a preview of the Newtown Heritage Festival on May 26th and 27th.

Also, after a two year absence, Woodrow the Wood Turtle showed up in Barry's woods! (Wood Turtles are endangered and can live up to 80 years).

This week Barry is joined by Dianne Klopp, President of Honor Flight-Top of Virginia, and Bill North, Honor Flight board member. Dianne and Bill extend invitations to all veterans who served prior to 1976 to a free, one day trip to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials.

Barry also shares a life-lesson that his Mom instilled upon him when he was in third grade, involving a fellow classmate and a field trip.

Barry's guests this week include Jay Keffer, Coordinator of the Letter Carrier Food Drive for Winchester, Frederick and Clarke Counties that takes place on Saturday the 13th.

Abby Walters also stops by to share the family fun and schedule of activities for Mayfest this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Since 1993 the Adult Care Center of the Northern Shenandoah Valley in Winchester has been providing quality adult day healthcare for those with conditions impacting memory and independence. Barry's guest on this week's show is Katie Devolites, the Executive Director of the Center who shares the center's programs, activities, licensed staff on hand, and how people enroll. She also announces the upcoming June 4th fundraiser, "Lunch N' Bid" with live and silent auctions at the G.W. Hotel.

Barry also adds a silly little Apple Blossom tune that salutes Festival food.

The Kiwanis Club of Winchester Spring 'Community Pancake Day' arrives on 4/29! Joining Barry on the podcast is Debbie Knotts, Pancake Chair, and Mike Burton with the Highland Food Pantry who is the major beneficiary of the proceeds. Details: www.winvakiw.org

Also appearing on this episode is Nancy Silva with the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. She announces that the window for nonprofits to apply for competitive grants is now open. Details: www.cfnsv.org