® Cover Photo by Lisa W. Cumming Photography I expect all of us drive past the cam- pus of William and Mary at one time or Inspiring another during our travels. If we aren’t a student or don’t work there, or don’t have a family or friend associated with the col- lege, we may not have a full appreciation Kitchens for our esteemed institution. I hope this begin at Richmond Marble & Granite. issue helps remedy that. Specializing in Custom Granite Countertop Fabrication I’m always amazed at the stories we get from the individuals we interview. I’m often asked how we find such caring and interesting people. There is no formula for Meredith Collins, Publisher that. Truthfully, I’m flying by the seat of my pants on that one. However, I have realized something from doing this for over five years: Our community is blessed with folks who have good stories to tell. There are certainly some great ones from William and Mary. Take Katie Kaugers, for example. I met her on the 4th floor of Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center this past October where I was recovering from minor surgery. She introduced herself as a volunteer - her first day at the “Call me for a consultation. Then, hospital - and a student at William and Mary. We talked only briefly, and select your own slab of marble or granite at our fabrication facility.” I really didn’t learn much about her. She had a nice smile and seemed ex- ~ Shannon Heidelberg, cited about life and I liked that. We talked long enough for me to get her Williamsburg Representative name and contact information. I knew I wanted to interview a couple of Cell: 757-637-1546 students for this issue so I put her on my list. Who knew? What a bright We have a large granite selection with fast turn around and ambitious person this young woman is! I hope you enjoy her story times, excellent customer service and competitive prices! Visit our gallery & showroom when planning your next project! and those of other equally inspiring neighbors associated with William and Mary. NDN 11107 Air Park Rd. Ashland, VA 804-752-7633 GRANITE www.richmondgranite.com Inside 3. Dr. Michael Halleran 29. Tressell Carter 6. Frank Leoni 32. Travis Millner 8. Dr. James Stronge 37. Jamie Clark EAT BIG! 12. Molly Bulman 40. Eric Dutt 16. Dr. Ginger Ambler 43. Wendy Craighill EAT PLENTY! 20. Jeff Herrick 46. Cary Garnet 23. Katie Kaugers 49. Barbara Luck At Sal’s on Capitol Landing Road 26. Dr. Kitty Preston 52. Hey Neighbor! ENJOY OUR PASTA SPECIALTIES! CORRECTION: On page 53 of the April 2012 issue of Next Door Neighbors we brought you a story about Jeff Ade called “The Tell Tale Clock”. I inadvertently ed- YOUR CHOICE: ited the name of his business out of the story. I apologize for the inconvenience this • Baked Lasagna may have caused readers. 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MICHAEL HALLERAN By Natalie Miller Moore Williamsburg is full of again, to walk from one beautiful homes. When 18th-century structure to you are the Provost of The another every day,” Dr. College of William and Halleran says. Mary, the chief academic Having moved to Wil- officer for one of the most liamsburg just three years prestigious and history-rich ago, he appreciates the educational institutions in uniqueness of this town. the country, your home is “I love history, and the not only beautiful, it is also history here is not trivial. rich in history. That could It really influenced the his- not be any more to the lik- tory of America,” he says. ing of Dr. Michael Halle- “You can’t go back in time ran, Provost of the College but Colonial Williamsburg of William and Mary since does an amazing job of rec- 2009. reating the 18th century.” Dr. Halleran loves histo- His office at the College ry and is eminently happy of William and Mary in the living and working in two Brafferton Building stretch- of the oldest buildings in es the width of the building, the area. These aren’t just with a large stone fireplace your typical aging build- and lots of bookshelves. ings, either. They are the The office also comes with Brafferton Building, built unique views; one set of in 1723 and the second old- windows face Jamestown est building at the College Road approaching College William and Mary, and the Corner, and the other set Ludwell-Paradise house, offers a view of the green built in 1753 and the very facing the Wren building - first building obtained by the oldest building on the Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin and William and Mary campus. John D. Rockfeller Jr. when Dr. Halleran was born Lisa W. Cumming Photography they undertook the res- in Manhattan and edu- toration of Colonial Wil- cated at Kenyon College in liamsburg. For an educator who obtained his port Dr. Halleran’s favorite form of exercise: Ohio. He attended Harvard where he earned Ph.D. in the classics and is perfectly at home walking. He walks to work, keeping him fit his Master’s Degree and Ph.D. With Harvard surrounded by the past, they are an appropri- while at the same time helping him stay on top as the oldest institute of higher learning in the ate perk. of what’s going on in the Historic Area and on United States and William and Mary the sec- Situated about a mile apart from each other, campus. ond oldest, Dr. Halleran knows he is fortunate the two buildings are also well suited to sup- “I don’t know that I’ll have the opportunity to have been part of two very unique and dis- NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSMAY2012 3 tinguished communities. “I’m delighted to have the chance to be at the two oldest universities. Love • Money They are different. Harvard has a medical school and does a lot of stuff we don’t do. But I feel that the quality of the undergraduate education here is as good as Harvard,” he says. Control Dr. Halleran’s advanced degrees are in classical languages and litera- Dick Ferris ture. He taught Greek, Latin, mythology, drama, and epic and intel- Answers from your Estate Planning Attorneys at lectual history at the University of Washington in Seattle and the Uni- Ferris & Associates versity of Miami before becoming William and Mary’s Provost. Division of Carrell Blanton Garrett & Van Horn, PLC He has a deep appreciation for the history of the town, the college, 460 McLaws Circle, Suite 200 Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) 220-8114 and the tourism industry. He had only been to the area once prior to working here when he visited Jamestown for its 350th anniversary as We all know that qualified re- The question that is more tirement plans (401(K), 403(b), often asked - “Can a revocable a 3 year old. pensions, IRAs) are important living trust be a proper benefi- “It’s actually my earliest memory,” he muses. ways to save for retirement be- ciary?” Since 2002, a “TRUST” The Provost position is not one that many people are familiar with, cause they are funded with pre- that meets the IRS’s “Conduit especially those who do not live and work within the academic arena. income tax dollars. The earnings Trust” rules can be a beneficiary “It’s the chief academic officer of a university, overseeing deans, li- made on these funds are also of an IRA or other qualified re- exempt from Federal and State tirement plan. Many families braries, admissions, and space allocation,” Dr. Halleran explains. “A income tax until withdrawn. This who have a Revocable Living good metaphor is that the President is the CEO and deals with external can provide years of compound- Trust will name their trust as ei- issues, while the Provost is sort of a COO, handling internal issues.” ing tax-deferred dollars which ther the primary or the contingent Dr. Halleran’s schedule is definitely much like that of a COO and he will result in increased retirement beneficiary of their IRA depend- savings and greater wealth accu- ing on their family situation. spends his days in “many, many meetings.” His calendar is full of con- mulation for you and, later, for Why? At death, the retirement ferences with deans and directors, vice presidents and faculty leadership your children and grandchildren. plan or IRA account will be con- to discuss the business of the college, including communications, plan- Even though retirement plans verted to an INHERITED IRA ning, budgeting, space allocation, and fund raising. are excellent income tax defer- and acts as the “conduit” for the ral savings vehicles while alive, beneficiary of the trust, instead One of Dr. Halleran’s favorite duties is presenting “The Provost without the “right” beneficiary of being paid outright to the IRA Award” to any athlete who maintains a grade point average of 3.5 or designation, retirement plans beneficiary.