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The Bedford Nurses’ Scholarship

In 1998, several members of the CSF Scholarship Reception Committee, who happened to be nurses, became aware of the absence of a scholarship specifically for a student pursuing a career in nursing. Three years later a committee was formed to raise money for an endowed scholarship. Every nurse in Bedford was asked to donate. The response was very generous and included many donations given by the family and friends of the late Pauline Shellhase. As a young woman, Mrs. Shellhase had become a nurse with the assistance of a scholarship. Recognizing the great need for more young people to enter this valued profession, it was her wish to support the endowment. This scholarship is given as an incentive to a young person who shares Mrs. Shellhase’s, and all of the Bedford nurses’, passion and commitment to helping people maintain good health and care of those who are ill.

Joanne Beecy-Matson Memorial Scholarship

Joanne Beecy-Matson was a 1969 graduate of Bedford High Schools. She was a dedicated student who excelled in languages and became fluent in both French and German. She earned advanced degrees in both Accounting and Business Administration.

Joanne died of cancer at the age of forty-two. This scholarship is given in loving memory of her life by her family and friends.

Dr. John Bergin Memorial Scholarship

Dr. John Bergin was very much committed to the town of Bedford. He is fondly remembered as the quintessential family physician and, in later years, the Medical Director of Carlton Willard Village. His interests were many, his sense of humor impeccable, and his kindness and patience made a lasting impression on residents and colleagues. His dedicated work in the schools as team physician, and his rooting in the stands during games were important parts of his life for many years. We can think of no better way to honor Jack’s legacy than by naming the Carlton Willard Village Scholarship in his memory.

The Arthur and Althea Bishop Memorial Scholarship

The Arthur and Althea Bishop Memorial Scholarship Fund was first established in memory of Arthur Bishop, who died in 1989, and then later in memory of his wife, Althea Bishop, who died in 2001. The fund is sponsored by their daughter, Mrs. Barbara Sardinski of Bedford Jewelers, Bedford, MA. The annual scholarship is to be awarded to a student who has indicated an interest in a technical field after graduating from high school.

Arthur and Althea Bishop were originally from Nova Scotia, Canada and Maine, respectively. Arthur, a watchmaker by trade, and Althea met at Waltham Watches where they both worked. They married and eventually started Bedford Jewelers in 1954. A year later, they moved their family from Waltham to Bedford. Bedford Jewelers was originally located in the Marshalls Shopping Center, but eventually moved to its current location at 328 The Great Road. During the course of his career, Arthur became president of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Jewelers Association, and Secretary of the New England Guild of the American Gem Society. Arthur and Althea’s children, Barbara Sardinski and A. Gordon Bishop, Jr., are still involved in the jewelry business today.

Arthur and Althea Bishop were both very caring, civic-minded people. They were active members of the First Church of Christ. Arthur was a member of the Bedford Rotary Club and the Masons. He worked closely with Joseph Farwell to start the Citizens Scholarship Foundation (CSF) -- the Bedford affiliate of the national Dollars for Scholars program -- in 1965.

The Osra Marie Boston Scholarship

Osra Marie Boston, R.N. (1926-1994) of Woburn, Massachusetts, formerly of Champaign, Illinois, was a registered nurse whose professional career of forty-six years was devoted to the medical profession. She was born January 3, 1926, in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of LaVern K. Boston and Esther S. (Zahn) Boston, and was a resident of Woburn, Massachusetts for twenty-three years.

Miss Boston was educated in the Champaign Public Schools and was a graduate of Champaign High School in the class of 1943. She received her nursing degree from the Julia F. Burnham School of Nursing in 1946. While attending Burnham, she was among the first graduating classes to enter and complete the government nursing education program, the United States Cadet Nurse Corps.

Following graduation Miss Boston was employed for twenty-three years at the Burnham City Hospital in Champaign, attaining the position of Head Nurse of the Emergency Department. She moved to Massachusetts in 1971 where she worked in the emergency department and holding unit at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston for thirteen years. She next worked at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Administration Medical Center for ten years in the medical – surgical unit. She retired in Oct. 1993 and died July 26, 1994 in Boston after a lengthy illness at the age of 68.

Miss Boston’s family established this scholarship to commemorate her devotion to the medical profession and honor her many years spent personally attending and caring for her fellow man.

Joseph E. Buckley Scholarship

Joseph Buckley, Superintendent of Bedford Schools from 1981-2001, presided over what future historians may describe as the Golden Age of Bedford Education. During his administration the Bedford Public Schools ascended to among the elite in Massachusetts. Mr. Buckley emphasized meeting the educational potential of every student. He worked constantly for diversity, cutting- edge technology, respect for professional staff and fiscal responsibility. Upon his retirement in 2001 a group of appreciative Bedford Citizens set up a fund to establish this scholarship in his name.

Building #19 Foundation Fund

The Building #19 Foundation Fund was first established in November, 1989 in celebration of Building #19’s having been in business for 25 years. An award has been given out in the company’s name every year since then. It is awarded to an individual with a solid academic and extra-curricular performance at BHS.

Ruth Byron Memorial Scholarship

Ruth Byron, a mathematics teacher at Bedford High School died of cancer in 1989. This award honors her unique qualities. A brilliant mathematician, she led the department into the use of technology. A generous person, she touched many lives with her thoughtfulness. A dedicated professional, she served as yearbook advisor and active member of the school community.

G. William Clark Jr. Memorial Scholarship

G. William “Bill” Clark, Jr., was born in Carlisle and was the owner of Bedford Funeral Home beginning in 1966. In this capacity he was a compassionate, caring person to many Bedford citizens during times of great personal loss. His Bedford Funeral Home had supported C.S.F. for many years by sponsoring a named scholarship. When Bill died on Thanksgiving Day 1994, he had made provisions in his will for the establishment of a memorial scholarship in his name.

Margaret C. Dalrymple Memorial Scholarship

Margaret C. Dalrymple was a long term resident of Bedford. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and citizen. She generally did her work in the background, but when occasion demanded, took a leadership role.

She was born in Arlington Massachusetts, graduated from Arlington High School and attended Katherine Gibbs. She married George F. Dalrymple and moved to Bedford in 1923 where she and her husband raised three children.

Within a few weeks of moving to Bedford, she started typing the monthly newsletter at The First Church of Christ, in Bedford. A short time later, she became its part-time secretary. Through the years this part-time job became a more than full-time calling. She retired in 1998 after more than forty years of serving her Church.

When Mrs. Dalrymple died in September 2001, after a long battle against cancer, her family established this scholarship in her memory

Donadio and DeSimone Family Scholarship

The Donadio and DeSimone Family Scholarship was first established in June, 1988 under the name “ Robert A. DeSimone Memorial Scholarship” to permanently memorialize Robert A. DeSimone. In 2006, the name of the scholarship was changed to reflect its present title.

The Donadio family first moved to Bedford in 1972 when Mr. Donadio went to work for Raytheon Corporation. Mr. and Mrs. Donadio raised three children, all of whom went to Bedford High School. In 1980, Mr. Donadio left Raytheon and founded his own firm, C.V.D., Inc. This was a defense-related company. Mr. Donadio retired in 1992, and as of 2008, resides in Florida and Bedford.

The purpose of the scholarship was to give back to the town of Bedford in some way. This scholarship is awarded each year to a well-deserving graduate.

Thomas J. Duggan Jr. Scholarship

Tom Duggan served as principal of Bedford High School for 28 years from 1972 until his retirement in June, 2000. Prior to that, he was acting principal at Concord-Carlisle High School. The fund was started by “The Retirement Gift Committee”, a group of parents of former and current students at B.H.S. After retirement, Mr. Duggan continued to reside in Concord, Massachusetts with his wife, Sime. They are parents of five children. After working for so many years as a principal of a school, he decided to go back to work as a Facilities Manager. In his free time, he enjoys painting and woodworking.

The Erlich Family Scholarship

This scholarship was originated by Jacob (Jesse) Erlich on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Guests and family members generously donated the contributions to create the fund. The Erlichs were longtime residents of Bedford. They had two children go through the Bedford Public Schools. Both Jesse and his wife, Laura, were active in C.S.F., Bedford for many years. Jesse served as President in 1985 and 1986. Laura was very active also in the Bedford Cultural Council, serving as President for 3 years and chairing the Sculpture Committee for 5 years. This committee ultimately presented the town with the “Patriot Statue” that sits on the corner of The Great Road and Bacon Street. Laura also spearheaded efforts to put a bike path on Springs Road. The Erlichs now live in Nahant, MA.

The Phil N. Eskew Memorial Scholarship

Phil N. Eskew (1906-1991) was an Indiana educator who devoted all of his professional life to the youth of the state. In many ways he was the classic “Hoosier Schoolmaster” with a career that stretched from a small country school to high school coach, principal, outstanding referee, school superintendent and to the Commissioner of the Indiana High School Athletic Association. His experience spanned the depth and breadth of education and as commissioner of high school athletics brought stature to the organization that he headed. The number of students participating in organized interscholastic sports in Indiana grew from 40,000 to 157,000 and the number of state championships increased from six to seventeen for both girls and boys during his tenure as commissioner. He visited every high school in the state. He loved the youth and his paramount concern and focus were on their maturation. He could pull from his collection of stories hundreds of examples of boys and girls learning important lessons from their participation in athletics. Learning and classroom performance were always his emphasis. He will long be remembered in Indiana for his wit and sense of fairness. He did not make judgment until all the evidence was in. He had a respect for the rule of law, and the law of rules. He was a warm and caring person with a wonderful sense of humor, well known for his speech making and story telling. He gave over 4,000 speeches to over two million people in every Indiana county and 36 states. These included teachers’ groups, athletic meetings, church groups, service clubs and youth organizations. The walls of his den were covered with hundreds of awards that he received in his life-time from honorary degrees to a 33rd degree from the Masonic Lodge; but he was happiest when he was talking with kids.

He believed in education. He had three grandchildren who graduated from Bedford High School. He attended all of their graduations and was very impressed with the school system and the number of scholarships that people in the community saw fit to bestow upon their graduating seniors.

His Bedford family, Elizabeth Eskew Kleiman, Herbert Kleiman, Robin Kleiman ’82, Daniel Kleiman ’84, Gary Kleiman ’87 felt there would be no better way to honor him than to establish a permanent scholarship in his memory which would help further the education of a young athlete with an outstanding mental attitude.

Joseph W. Farwell Founders Scholarship

Joseph W. Farwell, Jr., a civil engineer, was retired from the Army Corps of Engineers. A resident of Bedford, he and others founded the Bedford Chapter of the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation. He spearheaded the organizational meetings, contacted the national organization and crafted its by-laws. Joe became the first Chapter President in 1965 and served for three more terms in 1973, 1974 and 1975, longer than anyone else. He guided the chapter for many years, and shortly before his death in 1980, the chapter decided to honor him by establishing its first endowed scholarship.

The Paul R. and Mary T. Fehlau Memorial Scholarship

Paul and Terry Fehlau were strong supporters of continuing music education for students at all grade levels in the Bedford School system. They were patrons of all instruments, vocal and musical theater programs. Mr. And Mrs. Fehlau were past presidents of POMS (1990-1991). As parents they were extremely grateful for the enrichment that music provided to their family through its programs of voice and instrument lessons, concert tours and other varied activities. This scholarship honors the memory of Mr. And Mrs. Fehlau’s commitment to the youth of Bedford.

Gordon Feltman Memorial Scholarship

The Gordon Feltman Memorial Scholarship was first established in 2008. Gordon Feltman settled in Bedford in 1976 after serving 21 years in the United States Air Force. He was a scientist, an engineer and a pilot. Gordon was very active in the community, volunteering his time and his energies for over 30 years. His voice and opinion were heard often at town meetings and he served on many town and regional committees throughout the decades, including the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and four terms as a Bedford Selectman. Gordon flew missions for Air Lifeline, a volunteer service for people in need of transportation to receive healthcare and was proud to be involved with the Masons and the Rotary Club of Bedford.

Gordon Feltman was a man who dedicated his life to improving whatever he could and valued education as an important tool towards that end. Established by colleagues, friends and family, the Gordon Feltman Memorial Scholarship is presented to an outstanding student interested in the field of education.

Eleanor Gould Filios Silver Thimble Memorial Award

The Eleanor Gould Filios Silver Thimble Memorial Award is given in memory of Eleanor Gould Filios, a long-time resident of Bedford. It has been designated, if possible, that the recipient of the award be a student who plans to study or major in textiles, clothing apparel or design; and/or business.

Eleanor Gould Filios was born and raised in Michigan. After graduating from high school, she became a telephone operator at the Bell Phone Company. When World War II broke out, without asking her parents, she enlisted in the Women’s Army Auxillary Corps where she attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. She began her work at Ft. Custer, Michigan and later transferred to the Pentagon in Washington, DC. where she worked in the message center. She loved working in the military.

After the war, she attended Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington where she graduated with a business degree. She then founded a public stenography business, The Service Bureau. While in Spokane, she met and married Captain John Filios. They moved around the country as a military family and eventually settled in Bedford, Massachusetts where Eleanor began work in the Bedford School Department as a secretary. In 1967, she started her own business, The Silver Thimble, a fabric store located first in Bedford, then later in Chelmsford. After retirement, she volunteered at Middlesex Community College as a telephone receptionist and in the library.

Among various volunteer activities, she made flag covers and liberty caps for the Bedford Minuteman Company and was active in the United Church of Christ where she served at the Strawberry Festival and volunteered with the United Workers

Eleanor Gould Filios will be remembered as a creative, kind, generous and loving woman. She loved meeting people and was happiest with her children and grandchildren around her. She loved her dog, Rusty, music, sewing, cross-stitch and other crafts. She loved watching the Red Sox and laughing at good jokes.

Eleanor Gould Filios died on May 27, 2007 after a short illness. The Eleanor Gould Filios Silver Thimble Award is given in her memory by her family.

Patricia Hennrikus Memorial Scholarship

Pat was a life-long friend of the Bedford schools. For many years she was a tutor and Kindergarten teacher and later a member of the C.S.F. Board of Directors. Pat raised six children, all of them outstanding students. She was a founder of the Wedgewood Club, an avid golfer, a successful real estate broker and a member of the Eucharistic Ministry of St. Michael’s Church for over twenty-five years. She specifically requested that this award be given to a student athlete because she knew the dedication and discipline it takes to excel as both an athlete and an academic achiever. She believed that this special effort should be rewarded. This award is her way of letting you know how proud she would be of you

Martha Hoo Memorial Scholarship

Martha Hoo was a resident of Bedford for more than a quarter of a century. When her own children had completed their Bedford Public Schools’ educations, she sought public office and was elected to the School Committee where she served for six three-year terms. Martha was always a staunch supporter of C.S.F., and in 1993, the Bedford Chapter paid honor to her at its annual reception, recognizing her as a “pillar of public education”. When she died in her eighth decade, her family and friends created a permanent scholarship fund in her memory.

The Carl C. Howard Scholarship

This endowed scholarship came about as the direct result of a Dollars for Scholars telephone call. Mr. Howard, a retired gentleman who resides at Carlton Willard Village, received a call from a Bedford High School student during the annual pledge drive in the mid 1990s. His generous response to the student’s request prompted a call from the C.S.F. treasurer. Upon hearing more about our scholarship organization, Mr. Howard elected to make a substantially greater contribution. Recognizing the value of a college education and unselfishly seeking to do something for the Bedford community, Mr. Howard has continued to add to his endowment each year since then.

Mr. Howard was raised in Somerville, MA and grew up in a musical family where he studied piano and organ as a child before pursuing an engineering degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Initially unable to find engineering jobs during the Great Depression, Mr. Howard returned to his music, working as a church organist at the First Parish Church in Watertown, MA. In the mid-1930’s, he pursued an advanced degree in music from the New England Conservatory of Music where he studied theory, counterpoint, and composition. Although, he continued as a church organist until 1946, Mr. Howard made engineering his primary profession. He successfully found employment in Boston engineering companies after the Depression and retired to Carleton Willard Village in Bedford

The Charles Hume Memorial Scholarship

Charles Hume was a long-time resident of Bedford who was extremely active in community affairs. He served on several town committees including two terms on the Board of Selectmen and was an active participant in Town Meeting every year until the time of his death. Mr. Hume was instrumental in updating the Town of Bedford General By-Laws in the 1960’s. He was also involved in civic affairs in the Town. The Bedford Chamber of Commerce disbanded and had been inactive for many years when Mr. Hume undertook revitalizing the Chamber and building new membership. Due to his efforts the Chamber was re-established and has become an active force in the business community with a membership of approximately 190 members. This scholarship is given in memory of his many years of dedicated service to the Town and the Chamber of Commerce.

Michael Joseph McCabe Memorial Scholarship

Michael McCabe grew up in Bedford, along with his brother, Dennis, and sisters, Judy and Eileen. He was a talented athlete who excelled in tennis and swimming. His love of these sports was further complimented by his love of people, especially those who most needed to be sought out. He used his athletic talent to teach others to become more self-confident. Michael’s gracefulness on and off the tennis court along with his kindness toward others became his greatest gift. Michael’s sense of adventure, together with high school friends from Bedford, took him out to the west coast, where he married and raised a family of four. He acquired a love of nature and spent many hours hiking, biking and skiing with his wife and children. Michael found, and lived, a brilliant balance in his life, paying special attention to health, family, friends and self- growth. He taught his family and friends important life-lessons through his example and his sheer joy of life. As Michael’s strong and vital body slowly weakened from ALS, his spirit soared with beauty and unfailing optimism, again teaching us a valuable lesson.

Phil McGovern Memorial Scholarship

For many years Phil McGovern was a member of the Rotary Club and led the drive to keep its scholarship activity alive. Phil is no longer here and is unknown to many members of the organization. This scholarship was established to commemorate his memory and to honor his efforts. It is to be given to a Bedford resident who will be continuing his or her education at Middlesex Community College in Bedford.

The Irene Parker Memorial Scholarship

Irene Pearl Leanora Parker served with distinction as the first METCO coordinator for the town of Bedford. METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) was established as part of the state Racial Imbalance Act of 1965. Since that time METCO has continued to provide suburban opportunities for inner-city minority students. Irene is credited with single-handedly starting Bedford’s METCO program. During her twenty-four year reign she guided many Boston students from age five through graduation. Many of her students have become doctors, lawyers and other professionals in large part due to her guidance and leadership. Irene was one of the founders of the Concerned Black Citizens of Bedford and a stellar member of the Bedford Human Relations Council. As stated by that council shortly after her death in 2000, “ Those…(who knew)… Irene appreciated her candor, her determination, her confidence and the essential worth of all human beings, and …along with it all…her unfailing sense of humor.”

In memory of her dedication to academic excellence and her leadership in helping to better our community this scholarship is given annually to a student who has demonstrated excellence - the hallmark of Irene Parker’s own life.

The Pickman Family Scholarship

David Pickman gave this scholarship after years of tutoring Bedford High School students in writing. He was born in 1921 in the Pickman family house on the Concord River. His grandfather Pickman had bought land and build a house in Bedford. His parents, Edward and Hester Pickman, acquired many acres of land on the Concord River, some of which are now part of the Great Meadows conservation land, and some of which are now the Huckins Farm property. The Pickman family originally immigrated to America in the mid 1600’s, and settled in Salem, MA. David Pickman’s parents moved to Bedford full-time in the 1930’s. Many of David’s siblings were also born in what is called “the Big House” on Dudley Road. David’s father was also a supporter of the town, giving what was then the town’s library and now houses the town offices.

David Pickman married Elizabeth after WWII and raised six children on Dudley Road. David worked as a journalist and later for the Environmental Protection Agency. He was very interested and involved in town affairs, running for Town Selectman several times. He was particularly concerned about zoning issues in Bedford as he had watched the town go from a farming community to providing housing and services for Hanscom Field and to becoming what it is today, a suburb of Boston. David Pickman’s youngest son, Teddy, graduated from Bedford High School.

After David Pickman retired in 1986, he began to work with one of the English teachers at Bedford High School helping students learn to write. He continued to tutor in English for another ten years taking an interest in his students and attending some school and town functions where he would enjoy seeing the students he had tutored. When he felt that the time had come to give up tutoring, he set up the Pickman Family Scholarship in order to continue to help the students in Bedford in some way.

Arthur Pidgeon Memorial Scholarship

Arthur Pidgeon was actively involved in the Bedford Knights of Columbus and a great supporter of scholarship for the Bedford High School students.

Shawsheen River Rats Scholarship

The Shawsheen River Rats, an a capella vocal quintet, performed their own arrangements of jazz standards and off-the–beaten-path choices from the American show and popular repertoire. Based in Bedford from 1979 until 1998, the won the 1993 Boston Regional Harmony Sweepstakes and went on to take second runners-up in the national sweepstakes in San Francisco that year.

The ”Rats” musical style developed around the close- harmony arrangements of Bedford resident, Charlie Schwerin. As the group’s musical director, he contributed dozens of arrangements over the years. The group rehearsed weekly at Schwerin’s home where they prepared for concerts, frequently to benefit a worthy charity.

Inspiration for their style came from the King’s Singers and the work of Gene Puerling, arranger of a multitude of songs for the Hi-Lo’s and Singers Unlimited. River Rats arrangements of tunes from these groups plus Paul Simon, Take Six, Steven Sondheim and venerable masters like Gershwin, Rogers and Hart, Porter, Carmichael, Ellington, and even Bernstein and Noel Coward found their way into the group’s varied repertoire.

Each singer brought a variety of musical experience to the group. Despite their amateur status, the Shawsheen River Rats worked hard, maintained high standards and established themselves as a model of a capella singing. They developed a clean tension and dissonant quality to their sound and brought playful rhythms to their arrangements. Blending and delivering lush chords was always the focus of the group. Their sound was characterized as pure, bright and accurate, reminiscent of the Hi-Lo’s and the Four Freshmen.

In 1991 the group recorded a tape which debuted on WHGH radio and, in 1994, a CD which first aired on WERS radio. Proceeds from these projects went into the group’s modest treasury. This enabled the group to establish the Shawsheen River Rats Scholarship Fund to assist students planning post high school education and for whom music and the arts are an important part of their lives. Voices; Charlie Hodges(highest), Craig Plummer (higher), David Getty (high), Bill Reed (low), and Bill Ingraham (lowest). Charlie Schwerin, music director.

The Shwimer Family Scholarship

The Shwimer Family has been living in Bedford since 1974. Their two daughters grew up in Bedford and attended the Bedford Public Schools all the way through high school. They received a good education and were well-prepared for their college experiences at Cornell University and George Washington University. As both Mr. and Mrs. Shwimer have doctorate degrees, they feel that education, including a college education, is very important for one’s well-being later in life. They realize how expensive a college education is today, and therefore feel that the Shwimer Family Scholarship, albeit a small one, can help a student and his/her family defray a minimal part of the college education costs. Since both Mr. and Mrs. Shwimer believe strongly in good academics, their desire is that the scholarship be awarded to a student based on his/her excellent academic record.

The Adele A. Sweeney Memorial Scholarship

The Adele A. Sweeney Memorial Scholarship was first established in March, 2004 to memorialize Adele A. Sweeney. Adele Sweeney was a resident of Bedford for nearly forty years. She grew up in Newton, MA and attended Mount Ida College and Boston University. She received academic honors from both. She was a registered nurse and during her career worked for the chief of surgery at the Deaconess Hospital. While living in Bedford with her husband, Joseph, and daughter, Ann-Marie, she was very active in the community. Her activities included volunteering at Emerson Hospital, Girl Scouts, St. Michael’s Church, Bedford Santa program, the Bedford Women’s Club and Bedford Citizens Scholarship Fund (CSF).

Haig A. Tatosian Memorial Scholarship

Haig A. Tatosian moved to Bedford with his family in 1956. He became active that year in the town Santa Claus program, eventually becoming its chairman. He served on the Recreation Commission as well as the Town Meeting Advisory Committee and was a member of the Bedford Lions Club. He was elected and served for ten years as Moderator of the Town of Bedford.

Haig came from a family with a tradition of public service. He devoted time to the Town of Bedford because he strongly believed in giving his talents to the common good. The Haig A. Tatosian Memorial Fund is dedicated to continuing his beliefs in the person of a graduating Bedford senior with scholarship capabilities combined with public service.

Waite Family Fund, Myron P. and William H. Waite Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Waite Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 by local contractor Bill Waite as a tribute to his late father Myron P. Waite. Around the turn of the century the present site of Middlesex Community College was a working farm and Myron was born in the little gray house that is still on the property, designated as “the farm house”. Myron left the farm in 1922 and established a small contracting business serving mostly the Bedford- Billerica area. In 1952 Bill became successor to his father’s business in direction and territory until 1988. In his retirement, he “dove” into much civic and church work. One of his major interests was the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation. As chairmen of the Endowment Committee, he spent many hours talking with people about establishing permanent funds. It was his wish that the Waite Scholarship be awarded to a deserving student whose concentration would be in the trades. Bill was very much in favor of up-to-date tools and techniques to make work easier, but very opposed to short cuts that detracted from true craftsmanship. His creed was “do a good job, take pride in it and tend up to the little things”. Faced with his own demise, he told his wife Joan that it would please him very much if the scholarship could carry on his memory.