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Lesley Lambert

Westfield Middle School South 6th Grade Band Winter Concert

A little blurry, but here is my little drummer...
A little blurry, but here is my little drummer girl. (Photo credit: LesleyLambert)

 

 

Westfield Middle School South 6th Grade Winter Band Concert

Last night Westfield Middle School South in Westfield, MA held their winter band concert. The evening was opened up by the 6th Grade band, which my 11 year old daughter, Shaunessey, is a member of the percussion section.

 

I was really impressed with the quality of this young band. It amazed me the progress that was made in a few short months. The band is led by Luke Baillargeon who did a wonderful job training the kids to behave professionally on stage in addition to teaching them all their parts of the music.

 

The program included: March Onward, Bugler’s Dream (Olympic Fanfare), Kum Ba Yah, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and Rock the Halls (arranged by Mr. Baillargeon himself!).

 

I created a highlight video of each of these song selections, I hope you enjoy!

 

 

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Elm Street Development, Why the Christmas Tree isn’t on the New Green, New Businesses & Wreaths Across America

November’s edition of “Around the Whip City” gives the dates for important upcoming meetings centered around the developments on Elm Street, specifically the demolition at 80 Elm Street.

The answer to the question: “Why isn’t the Christmas tree on Westfield’s newly completed Green?” is there also!

Some new and old businesses are highlighted including: Pioneer Valley Rider Training, The Batter’s Box and Westfield Glass.

A great event to take pride in and show off our beautiful city, Wreaths Across America, will be held December 11th at 9am.  Find out how you can participate!

FREE Holiday Entertainment Guide for your Western MA Holidays

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christmas 2007 (Photo credit: paparutzi)

The holiday season is upon us in Western MA and it is time for planning and preparing your holiday parties.

 

This FREE Holiday Entertainment Guide will help you with decorating ideas, recipes and even activity ideas to make this holiday season the best ever!

No matter how you spend your holidays in Western Massachusetts, I hope that it will be the merriest of all!

Happy Holidays from me to you!

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Why do I need To inspect for radon in my new Western MA home? Hint: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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www.LungCancerAlliance.org (Photo credit: teamstickergiant)

The  inspection period of buying a Western MA home is a critical point in this big decision, but it can also feel expensive and stressful.  Due to that, many home buyers start to question if they really need to do all of the inspections they have rights to.  The one that I get asked about most is the radon test.

Since radon is a naturally occurring gas, many people don’t understand why they need to be concerned and more specifically, why they need to test for it.

Why do I need To inspect for radon in my new Western MA home?

The National Cancer Institute gives these key points:

  • Radon is a radioactive gas released from the normal decay of the elements uranium, thorium, and radium in rocks and soil.
  • Radioactive particles from radon can damage cells that line the lungs and lead to lung cancer.
  • Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is associated with 15,000 to 22,000 lung cancer deaths each year.
  • Testing is the only way to know if your home has elevated radon levels. Health authorities recommend radon testing and encourage corrective action when necessary.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

 

 

Many people think that lung cancer is a smoker’s disease, but 15%percent of those diagnosed every year never smoked, and more than 50 % diagnosed either never smoked or haven’t smoked in years.

The good news is that a high level of radon is a curable issue.  There are systems that can be installed that will virtually remove the problem completely.

From the EPA’s Consumer Guide on Radon:

Radon reduction systems work. Some radon reduction systems can reduce radon levels in your home by up to 99 percent. Most homes can be fixed for about the same cost as other common home repairs. Your costs may vary depending on the size and design of your home and which radon reduction methods are needed. Get an estimate from one or more qualified radon mitigation contractors. Hundreds of thousands of people have reduced radon levels in their homes.

 

 

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Here is a downloadable guide from the EPA where you can get a full education about radon testing in your home.