<p>Speaking of Hiram College , they had a huge snowstorm last week and closed the school for the first time in years ( many kids & faculty live in this academic village ) and my D said that everyone had so much fun ---- just playing in the snow . That's the type of place is it .............very folksy . Not just a brochure advertisement or a promotion . It really is like that there ....................my city - slick D was shocked at the freindliness there !</p>