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2011 Tax Law Changes: Are You Ready?
| The beginning of a new year will bring new changes to federal taxes-estate taxes, that is. On Jan. 1, 2011, federal estate tax laws are expected to undergo major adjustments. Here are the changes that could affect your estate plans.
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"Memories of Pancho" A Midland dog tale by Bob Shafer '54
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Greetings!
Greetings from Midland School!
Six hundred fifty students, parents, alumni, alumnae, and friends of Midland gathered under clear skies on Thanksgiving Day as Midlanders have done for the past seventy eight years. Thanksgiving reminds us of our deep connection to the school; the Midland story is as constant and reassuring as the shadow of Grass Mountain and the smell of wood smoke on a cold morning.
After being away from Midland for over forty years, filmmaker Peter Coonradt '64 has produced two Midland movies in the last three years. Peter strives to capture Midland's climate for learning as he digs deep to reveal the lasting effect the school has on the hearts, minds, and souls of its people; his films are a labor of love.
I am pleased to invite you to explore Peter's website: www.midlandstories.com. Peter delivers his latest film in nineteen short chapters. While introducing viewers to past and present Midlanders, he weaves obvious and subtle connections from chapter to chapter. It is clear that academic rigor, self-reliance, and a supportive community are built on a clear mission with enduring core values; Midland remains a simple life school.
Your assignment is to share Peter's website and your stories with all your online contacts. We all have a compelling Midland story to tell. Help us spread the word to prospective families.
Sincerely,
William L. Graham
Head of School
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 | Horse Camping Trip
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| | India Salter '14 smiles as the group heads to camp |
In mid-November, Gillian Kinnear '04 and Celeste Carlisle led a group of fearless riders past the Indian Mounds and Senior Cabin, then steeply up towards Holly Spring. Riders Anna Moiseyeva '13, Gabriella Rocco '14, Kendall Cook '13, India Salter '14, and Tenaya Storm '14 then rode into a reddened sunset and back around Serpentine Mountain to Tank Mesa. Read more and view photos.
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| Thanksgiving at Midland
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Alumni/ae, Families and Friends joined us this Thanksgiving. View highlights and photos.
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| Alumni/ae News
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A lot of exciting news! Congratulations Midland Alums!
Ashley Costa '05 is the youngest member of the Lompoc City Council.
Meredith Meier '98 writes, "I married Owaipayan Sen in August 2010. (We met in undergrad at Oberlin College.) I'll be finishing nurse mid-wifery school in December 2010."
Mathias Craig '96 and his wife announce the birth of Damien Richard Craig, who was born 9 lbs 1 oz on October 13, 2010. Mathias shares, "He's our first child and has been a barrel of joy." 
Eric Rodrigues '85 is currently deployed in Iraq. He says, "I sure miss Midland and would love to be there for Thanksgiving. Many of my best memories of Midland were of Thanksgiving and the splendid events."
Jennifer Nuckton '84 started a new non-profit for physical therapy using horses as the treatment strategy called Hippotherapy.
Tod Jones '78 writes, "On August 14, 2010, I got hitched! The wedding took place in Seattle, where I work as a managing editor. The bride's name is Katie Graham, someone I knew in college, lost track of, and was reunited with 25 years later!" 
Jefferson Berry '73 just completed his Masters in US History from Temple University (Philadelphia, PA), and is currently a high school history teacher.
Andy Wallace '61, Deming Isaacson '61 and David Anderson '61 (also former faculty, past parent and current grandparent) came to campus recently to plan their upcoming 50th Midland Class Reunion.
Jan Libuerol '59 shares, "On August 13 of this year, I retired as editor of Gun World magazine after 11 1/2 years in my position. Previously, I had edited Handguns magazine for more than 12 years. Most of my working career (31 years) was spent working for firearms magazines."
Barry Schuyler '41 received a framed "Midland Plants" illustration, made by students, from Midland's Director of Environmental Programs Lise Goddard at Thanksgiving for his years of commitment to Midland Environmental Programs. Barry has been a part of over 50 Midland Thanksgivings as a student, faculty member, trustee, parent, grandparent and loyal alumnus. 
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Sincerely, Your Friends at Midland School
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