Lilian Mae Campbell, daughter of Bryan and Jessika Campbell, enjoys the festivities at this year’s Pumpkinfest. She is a 4-year-old preschool student at Bethel Baptist Church.

– Submitted by Jessika Campbell

We have more photos from Pumpkinfest here and here.

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The Salem Fire & EMS Department responded to a structure fire at the Salem Wood Apartment Complex (Apartment H-92) this morning at approximately 9:36 a.m. Three occupants were inside the apartment at the time of the fire, but all were able to escape without injury.
The first units arrived within seven minutes of receiving the call and found smoke coming from the second floor of the building. Crews found a fire in the kitchen and were able to contain the fire to that room. The apartment did sustain moderate smoke damage.
Approximately 15 personnel from the Salem Fire & EMS Department (Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3 & Medic 803) and the Salem Rescue Squad (Squad 1) responded to the call.
The fire began when residents were cooking on the stove and it has been ruled accidental by the Salem Fire Marshal’s Office. Damage from the fire is estimated to be $15,000.

Submitted by Mike Stevens, City of Salem

The Salem Firecrackers / Photo courtesy of Kym Tennant

Kym Tennant shares this photo and says:

The Salem Firecrackers ended a season with a win to become the U12 champions in Salem on Thursday, October 25. Having been in last place at one point during the regular season, the Firecrackers rallied back to be the number three seed during the playoffs. A 1-0 victory in their first playoff game gave them momentum as they played in the finals and, again, gained a 1-0 win.

They were coached by Mark Davies and Billy Tennant.  Team members were Faith Carter, Courtney Davies, Rebecca Burton, Sandy James, Regan Laughlin, Kaitlyn Martin, Lexi Meadows, Carrie Peters, Taylor Riddle, Morgan Tennant and Hannah Waltz.

Thanks, Kym! Share your end-of-season photos with us too! Email news@sosalem.com or upload up to 10 photos at a time using our share tool.

Barbara Krzysko shares these photos from the Salem-Christiansburg football game Oct. 19.

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MORE SALEM FOOTBALL
Looking for other Salem football photos? We have:

* Game 1: Salem vs. Lord Botetourt (from Quigg Lawrence)
* Photos of Salem fans at the Lord Botetourt game (from Avery Eliades)
* Game 2: Salem vs. Franklin County (from Laura Tucker)
* Game 3: Salem vs. William Byrd — photos by Kyle Green of The Roanoke Times and Laura Tucker
* Game 4: Salem vs. Northside — photos by Kyle Green of The Roanoke Times, Quigg Lawrence and Barbara Krzysko
* Game 5: Salem vs. William Fleming (from Laura Tucker)
* Game 6: Salem vs. Cave Spring (from T.J. Witten)
* Game 7: Salem vs. Blacksburg — from Laura Tucker and Barbara Krzysko
* Game 8: Salem vs. Christiansburg — from Laura Tucker and Jeannine Cooper.
* Game 9: Salem vs. Hidden Valley — from Nakia Wimberly Photography

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy and other storms threatening coastal regions of the U.S. this season, BBB Serving Western VA offers the following tips to help Virginians decide where to direct donations to assist hurricane victims.

For more information please visit our website.

Submitted by Faye Sensabaugh, BBB Serving Western Virginia.

Linda Shelor shares these photos and says:

Faith Wesleyan Chapel made apple butter on Saturday, Oct. 13.Thanks to all who helped in the process and to those who bought jars of apple butter. Proceeds went to our church roof fund.

Thanks, Linda! Faith Wesleyan Chapel is located at 4379 Alleghany Drive in Salem.

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Anne Johnston shares these photos from the 2012 Fort Lewis Halloween Party.

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Fort Lewis Elementary principal Cindy Klimaitis shares these photos from Fire Prevention Week, which was Monday, Oct. 8 through Friday, Oct. 12, and says:

The Fort Lewis Fire Department came and all students got to go through the Fire Safety Truck. The truck simulates “smoke” and students got to practice climbing out a window. Students were given fire hats, pencils and fire station erasers. Students learned about stop, drop and how to roll out of bed if they see or smell smoke.  The Fire Safety Truck has bedroom and a kitchen.  The kids had a great time and it was a realistic way to experience what to do in a real home fire.

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Sign up now for the fastest growing sport in America!  Salem Lacrosse registration is now open for the 2013 season for age groups U7 through JV. To register go to laxsalem.com.

Submitted by Debbie Robertson, Salem Lacrosse.

From the Roanoke County website:

Congratulations to Officer R. Wygal who recently received Officer of the Month honors from the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce. Officer Wygal was recognized for his work apprehending three burglary suspects. The capture ultimately led to the closure of other cases across the Valley! Good work!

Wygal Officer of Month