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Whacky Old Man Winter flew into Massachusetts last night. We are experiencing our first snowfall of the season in October! This is pretty early considering the average time to see snow here is in mid-November! The snow started on October 15th and is still going this morning on the 16th. Everyone was shocked on my Facebook yesterday when I announced it was snowing.
I snapped these photos and a few videos while we were standing out waiting for the bus. James Jr. snuck back inside the house when I wasn't looking...he told me it was "too cold to go to school"! LOL The first snowfall is always much welcomed and fun to see, but then we hope it doesn't last too long! Winters can be long and hard up here in New England. Make sure you keep your pantry stocked with plenty of hot cocoa and you've got your firewood ready to go. Stay warm and enjoy!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - OCT. 17th & 18th
20th ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL IN STURBRIDGE, MA
Come out to the Town Common in Sturbridge this weekend to enjoy the festivities of the 20th Annual Harvest Festival. This event is sure to be a crowd pleaser with homemade baked goods, crafts vendors, harvest displays and family activities. Enjoy a pumpkin decorating contest, children's games, mini train rides and the Scarecrow Contest awards at the historic Publick House.
Admission is free and there will be fun for all. The hours for the Harvest Festival are from 10AM-5PM on Saturday the 17th and 11AM-4PM on Sunday the 18th.
Make sure to stop by Yankee Spirits in Sturbridge, MA this Saturday, October 17th between 4-6PM if you are a fan of football! Troy Brown, the Patriot's all-time leading receiver will be making a personal appearance.
While enjoying the presence of a local superstar, you can sample a taste of some fine Narragansett Beer. Narragansett Beer is locally owned and American made since 1890. For more Yankee Spirits events, click here!
FUN FACTS:
Troy Fitzgerald Brown
Born: July 2, 1971
Birthplace: Barnwell, South Carolina
College: Marshall
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 196 lbs.
Troy Brown was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 8th round (198th overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft.
Worcester State College is a public institution of higher learning located in the heart of Central Mass. The campus is set on 58 acres in the desirable west side of Worcester and was founded in 1874 as the Worcester Normal School. In 1932, the name was changed to Worcester State Teachers College. By 1963, the once teachers college had made the transition to one offering liberal arts and science studies, and therefore the word "Teacher" was dropped from the name.
Worcester Magazine's Readers Poll voted Worcester State the "Best College in Worcester" the past 4 out of 6 years. The Princeton Review designated the college as "America's Best Value College" in 07' and "Best Northeastern College" from 2005-2010. At Worcester State College, the faculty and administrations is dedicated to offering a high level of education to both under-graduates and graduate students.
Some Quick Facts About Worcester State College courtsey of their website: http://worcester.edu
Worcester State College 2008-2009
Student Profile
Fall Enrollment 2008:
Undergraduate (full-time): 3,377
Undergraduate (part-time): 1,266
Graduate (full-time): 103
Graduate (part-time): 632
Total Headcount: 5,378
Student Characteristics:
Women (undergraduate): 59%
Men (undergraduate): 41%
Out-of-state: 4%
International (23 countries): 1.3%
ALANA* students: 14%
Residential students: 30%
Average age (undergraduate): 24
Average High School GPA: 3.06
Average SAT score: 1011
Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate tuition: $970
Undergraduate fees: $5,200
Room and board (avg.): $8,527
Financial Aid (2007-2008)
Students receiving financial aid: 2,897
Average size of award: $7,666
Students w/ WSC scholarships: 1,026
Faculty/Staff Profile
Full-time: 185
Part-time (day): 145
Part-time (adjunct): 82
Full-time with terminal degree: 140
Faculty to student ratio: 1:16
Average class size: 19
Staff: 282
Academic Programs
Undergraduate majors: 24
Undergraduate minors: 29
Graduate programs: 20
Study Abroad programs: 44
Largest Major (1st major only)
Business Administration: 830
Psychology: 410
Criminal Justice: 322
Communication: 244
Nursing: 253
Degrees Conferred (2007-2008)
Baccalaureates: 762
Post Bachelor's Certificates: 131
Master's: 183
Total Degrees Conferred: 1,076
Student Life
Student Clubs & Organization: 42
Honor Societies: 15
Intercollegiate Sports: 10 women, 10 men
Alumni
Total Alumni: 31,728
Alumni living in Massachusetts: 20,887
Alumni living in Worc County: 16
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Welcome to JCKC Realty located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts! Licensed in both Massachusetts and Connecticut, we focus on serving Worcester, Hamdpen and Windham county. We are a full service real estate center that specializes in residential home purchases and sales. Our company started in late 2005 after we left Keller Williams Realty in Westborough. Our state of the art office opened in March 2008 and we are now a team of 5 agents and growing.
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