Melanie in the Morning – Mid Valley News Magazine

Historian John Ritter talks about Salem tunnels, Salem History, The KKK in Salem and his time teaching at the Oregon State Pen.

Hear the interesting story of Lorena Martinez…from teen age mom / gang member to KMUZ DJ and successful woman making it on own.

Melanie’s guest is Sara Wiseman, intuitive, author, radio host and musician about awakening and spiritual transformation on a very personal level.

Rep. Kevin Cameron wants more citizens involved in the legislative process. He will join me this Tuesday to tell people the most effective ways to make a difference and influence their legislators. And it’s not just with money!

Melanie will talk to the new Salem pastor of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Janet Parker will tell us her story and about the focus of this church to work on issues of sustainability.

Pledge Drive Tuesday, Melanie Belle will interview Tom Hewitt, comic and Pentacle Theatre performer, along with Jay Levitre, Willamette Humane Society Communications Director. Why are these two guys on Melanie in the Morning together? Tune in Tuesday at 9am to find out. Guaranteed to make you laugh and feel warm and fuzzy. Doesn’t get much better than that! And please, remember to to support KMUZ.

A conversation interrupted will be the focus of Melanie in the Morning this week with Jared John Smith. Smith will talk about his cell phone relationship with his mentally ill and homeless father. And we’ll talk about Rabbit, a book he is writing that is like a conversation interrupted.

Melanie interviews Jim Syring, former juror, and Jan Slick, LCSW, who debriefs juries. Ever wonder what it would be like to be on a jury for six weeks on a trial that involves brutal crimes? Looking at the evidence, hearing the stories… How do these individuals cope after the trial? Find out!

Tuesday April 16 is the last Third Tuesday with Virginia Green. Melanie Belle and Virginia will talk about Luella Patton Charlton, a woman who’s life spanned three decades.

Melanie will talk to Peter Bergel, former executive director of Oregon PeaceWorks, a nonprofit organization operating 26 years before closing its doors this month for financial reasons.