Santa is Coming to Town

Is expected to arrive via HELICOPTER
in the Volcanoes Stadium Parking Lot

THIS Saturday, December 1, around 11am
(event sponsored by Party City at Keizer Station)

It's also reported that the Volcanoes Mascot
'Crater Claus' will be meeting Santa.

Santa will have candy canes for the kids,
and be available after his arrival
for free e-photos with children in the
Volcanoes Stadium Pro Shop.
(Santa will be visiting the Stadium Pro Shop
every Saturday until Christmas from 1pm to 5pm
and will be available for free e-photos with children each Saturday...)Comment at the link below.

Keizer Volcanoes

VOLCANOES STADIUM
EXTENDS HOURSFOR HOLIDAY SEASON
Stadium will be open every day until Christmas and Huge Sale Begins

The Pro Shop and Ticket Office at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer has extended their hours for the holiday season and will be open every day until Christmas. The extended schedule begins this week as the Stadium store and ticket office are now open 7 days a week. Monday - Friday 8:30am until 8:00pm, Saturday's 10am to 5pm and Sunday's noon until 5pm.

The Volcanoes Stadium Pro Shop has received it’s shipment of “Back to Back Championship Merchandise” commemorating the 2006 and 2007 Back to Back Championship Teams on T-shirts, & sweatshirts. Just received: Volcanoes Back to Back Championships / 2007 National Team of the Year Hats.

SALE ! SALE ! SALE ! The Volcanoes Stadium Pro Shop is stocked with a complete line of Volcanoes team apparel and souvenirs. Biggest sale of the year is going on now until Christmas, Save up to 50% OFF on selected men's, women and children apparel including polo shirts, t-shirts, tanks, shorts, etc.. Examples: Men's Polo Shirts regularly $29, just $14, Ladies Polo Shirts regularly $31, just $16, various Volcanoes t-shirts regularly $13, just $7, juniors shorts regularly $10, just $6, Embroidered shirts regularly $16, just $8 - - sizes small through XXXL while they last.

In addition, the Pro Shop carries major league baseball souvenir items including baseballs and hats from all 30 major league clubs. Excellent gift idea ... Gift Cards are also available, One size truly does fit all.

For further information contact Volcanoes Stadium (503) 390-2225 ext. 3007
xxxStadium will be open every day until Christmas and Huge Sale Begins

The Pro Shop and Ticket Office at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer has extended their hours for the holiday season and will be open every day until Christmas. The extended schedule begins this week as the Stadium store and ticket office are now open 7 days a week. Monday - Friday 8:30am until 8:00pm, Saturday's 10am to 5pm and Sunday's noon until 5pm.

The Volcanoes Stadium Pro Shop has received it’s shipment of “Back to Back Championship Merchandise” commemorating the 2006 and 2007 Back to Back Championship Teams on T-shirts, & sweatshirts. Just received: Volcanoes Back to Back Championships / 2007 National Team of the Year Hats.

SALE ! SALE ! SALE ! The Volcanoes Stadium Pro Shop is stocked with a complete line of Volcanoes team apparel and souvenirs. Biggest sale of the year is going on now until Christmas, Save up to 50% OFF on selected men's, women and children apparel including polo shirts, t-shirts, tanks, shorts, etc.. Examples: Men's Polo Shirts regularly $29, just $14, Ladies Polo Shirts regularly $31, just $16, various Volcanoes t-shirts regularly $13, just $7, juniors shorts regularly $10, just $6, Embroidered shirts regularly $16, just $8 - - sizes small through XXXL while they last.

In addition, the Pro Shop carries major league baseball souvenir items including baseballs and hats from all 30 major league clubs. Excellent gift idea ... Gift Cards are also available, One size truly does fit all.

For further information contact Volcanoes Stadium (503) 390-2225 ext. 3007
xxxComment at the link below.

Local Teen Receives Top Honors from D.A.R.E.

Matthew Clarke has been selected to serve as a advisor on D.A.R.E. America's Youth Advisory Board! The Youth Advisory Board (YAB), initiated by D.A.R.E. America in 2000 is composed of 50 members--one student per State in the United States. Students are selected through a statewide search.
The YAB gives D.A.R.E. graduates an opportunity to speak to issues impacting the national and worldwide D.A.R.E. program and to advise D.A.R.E. America and local D.A.R.E. programs, government and community leaders on drug and violence prevention strategies beneficial to our youth.
In addition, the YAB is a working board, leading Peer PLUS Programs, engaging in letter writing and media response, as well as role modeling and speaking at D.A.R.E. functions within their states. Members of the YAB are eligible for the $20,000 D.A.R.E. America Scholarship upon their graduation from high school.
Matthew is a D.A.R.E. graduate from Morningside Elementary School. He attended Leslie Middle School and is currently a freshman at South Salem High School. He has a 3.48 GPA and is a hard worker. His extra activities include football, wrestling, baseball, Boy Scouts, and he is a Police Cadet.
D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. This research based and proven effective program is helping students make good choices and stay safe. The Salem Police Department D.A.R.E. Program is making a difference in the lives of young people in our community. We extend a sincere "Congratulations!" to Matthew and his family.
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PROTECTING YOUR KIDS FROM VIOLENCE

Violence is defined as a destructive action or force, either intentional or unintentional, against the self, other people, or property. It is also described as abusive power used to dominate or control. As a society, we are increasingly tolerant of a tremendous amount of violence that is constantly bombarding us from the early morning cartoons through the late evening news and beyond. TV shows often portray violence as “the way” of dealing with a problem. The national news often plays up violence as they discuss school shootings, wars, terrorism, etc. Many books and a great deal of pop music glorify violence. The availability of weapons and the limited sentences handed out to criminals through our judicial system make violence almost “the norm” in our country.
Violence is usually expressed in 3 ways: Verbal – through teasing, name calling, slurs, and threats; Mental or Emotional – through non-verbal expression of feelings such as not speaking, excluding others, withholding recognition, or affection for revenge; and Physical – through striking or hitting to inflict bodily harm by the use of physical force, which may include the use of a weapon. There are also 3 kinds of violence that may occur including interpersonal, within groups, and between groups. Interpersonal violence involves two or more people who may be strangers or who may know one another. Sixty percent of all violent acts occur between people who are acquainted. Within groups violence occurs within a group such as a family or other close knit groups. Between groups violence occurs between rival gangs or other groups such as schools or even countries.
Most people think of teen violence as involving gangs. Behavioral warning signs of gang involvement include: hanging out with known gang members or in gang areas, staying out late, showing a lack of interest in school (truancy or dropping out), personality changes, changes in friends, significant decrease or increase in personal finances, fights, or flashing gang signs. Appearance clues to gang involvement include: hairstyle or clothing changes, lacing shoes in a “code” style, shaved heads or wearing headgear in a certain way, or adopting gang jewelry, gangster style fashions and logo emblazoned clothes. Some gangs may use small backpacks to hide spray paint, tags on clothes or other personal items
such as notebooks, tattoos favoring designs depicting violence, death, or a macho orientation.

It’s important for parents to think about safety measures for those homes that have guns. Parents must exercise complete control over any guns at home. All guns should be secured and inaccessible to children. Guns should be stored unloaded. Ammunition should be stored and locked in a separate location. Hunters should be given safety education and training. Remember that kids can also get guns from catalogs, internet/auction sites, illegal “street” sales, and theft. Children should be taught that guns do not solve problems. Guns are dangerous and are NEVER appropriate to play with. There is an enormous difference between the real life use of guns and the fantasy world of violence portrayed in the movies, computer games, or television shows.
Parents can combat violence by making sure your children are supervised. Involving your child in positive after school activities is also a good idea. Never leave young children at home alone, even for a short time. Be sure your child attends and stays at school. Set and keep curfews. Supervise homework and school projects. Call before your child visits another house. Ask if weapons are stored in the home and if they are secured away from the ammunition. Meet your youngster’s friend and if possible, their parents. Encourage your child to avoid places that are risky and to use a buddy system to enjoy “strength in numbers”. Be alert to signs of trouble.
Most parents can probably think of many situations where you can model resistance skills. For instance, refusing to buy from door-to-door sales people; firmly disengaging from telemarketers; passing on dessert at a restaurant; or returning a defective product to a store. Encourage your children to develop this skill early so that they will have more confidence and will command respect among their peers. Make sure to teach children to speak in a clear and confident manner, and maintain good eye contact. Discuss assertiveness and explain the difference between aggressive and assertive behavior: a demanding aggressive response will just provoke fights, while an assertive response is calm and confident. Role-play with your child. Listen and be prepared to coach them on their responses. Stress that everyone has rights: the right to be yourself, to say what you think, and to say no. Understand that assertiveness is not a cure-all for the stresses of growing up, it is just another tool. Teach your child that it is OK to run and get help, if they ever feel in danger and that disagreements are normal. It is the way that disagreements are resolved that is key. Encourage your child to use a buddy system since there is safety in numbers. In your gut, if you feel your child is scared, trust your instincts and teach them to trust their own instincts as well.
You probably remember the unspoken law of adolescence—the keep silent and protect your friends. It still exists, but now the stakes are higher. In most school shootings someone knew of the planning and behaviors that were going on, yet no one spoke up or asked for help.
The information in this article is from the D.A.R.E. Parent Education Program.
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D.A.R.E. Officer Training

The new D.A.R.E. curriculum is designed to be taught by police officers whose training and experience give them the background needed to answer the sophisticated questions often posed by young students about drugs and crime. Prior to teaching D.A.R.E., police officers undergo 80 hours of special training in areas such as child development, classroom management, teaching techniques, and communication skills. This course also includes certification as a School Resource Officer (S.R.O.). Congratulations to the graduating class!
John Kaylor Sumner Police Dept – Sumner, WA
Brian Struckmeier Tualatin Police Dept – Tualatin, OR
Garry Roberts U.S. Navy – Sigonella, Italy
Mike Fiola Shelton Police Dept – Shelton, WA
Ervey Dominguez Jefferson Co. SO – Madras, OR
Jeff Coffman Prineville Police Dept – Prineville, OR
Rory Mettlin Tukwila Police Dept – Tukwila, WA
Alex Mendoza Sparks Police Dept – Sparks, NV
Nolan Borders St. Helens Police Dept – St. Helens, OR
Don Moore Bonners Ferry Police – Bonners Ferry, ID
Shannin Zednik Baker City Police Dept – Baker City, OR
Noe Baca Pocatello Police Dept – Pocatello, ID
Cole Hughes Salem Police Dept – Salem, OR
Nelson Massey Tigard Police Dept – Tigard, OR
Robert King Ft. Lewis Military Police – Ft. Lewis, WA
Marc Schutt Tukwila Police Dept – Tukwila, WA
Brian Goss Florence Police Dept – Florence, OR
Brent McKinney Ft. Lewis Military Police – Ft. Lewis, WA
Mike Eskew Tigard Police Dept – Tigard, OR
Chris Tiboni Pilot Rock Police Dept – Pilot Rock, OR
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Keizer Fire Training

The Keizer Fire Department spent some time today on practical fire training. In making preporation for the new city hall, Keizer fire crews had some hands on training on Bailey Rd. NE. as they practice burned a house to the ground. Fire crew was seen demolishing the chimney at about 4:00 p.m. today.
There is still one more house to be removed before the new city hall can be built. Comment at the link below.

Newzblast Media Company relocates

Starting in December Newzblast Media Company will be opewrating from a new location in West Salem. The move will give us the oppertunity to better stay on top of entertainment activities for the Northwest Entertainment page. We will be trying to get better leads on happening around the Salem, West Salem, and Keizer area. If you have news to report or want to advertise please call our new office number after December 3rd at 503-393-6971 or our field rep. at 503-602-9342. Comment at the link below.

Accident on Hwy 22

This afternoon at around 3:00 p.m. Highway 22 Eastbound into Salem was brought to a crawl. A motor vehcle accident slowed the two lane highway to a crawl. Traffic tried to route through Edgewater Street NW. The ramp at Rosemont Street NW to Highway 22 was closed and blocked by ODOT incident responce truck. Out on the highway was a number of law enforcement, fire, medical, and tow trucks. Comment at the link below.