Created by Beau Dixon Music & Lyrics by Rob Fortin & Susan Newman Originally directed and developed by Linda Kash Starring Nova Scotia’s Jeremiah Sparks Directed by Bobby Garcia Produced by Arts Club Theatre Company, Vancouver Photography by Moonrider Productions
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The Company ...........................................................................................9 About the play .........................................................................................11 Artistic Director’s Message........................................................13 General Manager’s Message..................................................15 Chair’s Message.....................................................................................17 Cast & Creative Team.....................................................................18 Board of Directors ...............................................................................27 Donors ...............................................................................................................30 Please be aware this show contains mature language involving racial terms. Please note: This show contains haze and water-based fog. The approximate running time for this production is 75 minutes with no intermission. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Neptune Theatre acknowledges the support of our government partners:
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ABOUT THE PLAY Springhill Mining Tragedy, 1958 Ruddick worked at the No. 2 colliery; one of the deepest and most dangerous mines in North America at over 14,300 feet deep.
Injured miner, Maurice Ruddick, in hospital, 1958. NOVA SCOTIA ARCHIVES, PHOTOGRAPHER: ROBERT NORWOOD
Maurice Ruddick: The Singing Miner Maurice Ruddick born to a coal mining family in Joggins Nova Scotia, was a descendant of the Loyalist slaves brought to Nova Scotia in the 18th century. Ruddick and his wife Norma were members of a small Black community in Springhill where they raised a family of twelve children. Ruddick was a prolific singer and musician, known throughout the town of Springhill for his energetic personality and musical talents. He would often perform at local venues with his children as The Singing Miner and the Minerettes – earning him the now well-known moniker, The Singing Miner. During the workday at the coal mine, Ruddick would often entertain his fellow miners with musical breaks.
On the morning of 23 October 1958, the No. 2 colliery collapsed during a bump, trapping Ruddick and 174 men underground. Seventy-five men died that day. Several miners were rescued within a couple of days, but at almost 13,000 feet below, Ruddick and six other men were trapped near the bottom of the mine for nine (9) days. To help keep spirits up in the darkness and heat of the mine, Ruddick led his fellow miners in pray and song. The disaster became an international media sensation with Ruddick and some the other miners garnering much public attention, becoming known as the “miracle miners”. In 1958 Maurice Ruddick was named Canada’s Citizen of the Year for his heroism and bravery during the disaster. However, as the only Black person among the survivors, his moment in the spotlight was dimmed with rampant racism. Beneath Springhill: The Story of Maurice Ruddick sheds a light on the effect disaster had on the rural community and the racial tension that grew from it.
Source https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/maurice-ruddick https://museumofindustry.novascotia.ca/nova-scotia-industry/nova-scotia-coal-mining-tragedies/cumberland-county-coal-mines/no-2-mine-bump
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April 5 – April 17, 2022 Directed by Ken Schwartz Mask Coaching by Ann-Marie Kerr Movement consultants: Susanne Chui & Sarah Prosper Photography by Dan Froese tree/petroglyph illustration by Milidow Joudry-Martel
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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE mentioned this play to me in the early part of 2019, when he was here in the cast of The Color Purple. I was intrigued and keen to have Neptune share this story with you all. I was then delighted to hear that Jeremiah Sparks was performing the play in BC (The Arts Club) and would be available to return home to Nova Scotia to do the show again, for us.
Welcome back (again!) to Neptune Theatre in what feels like a never ending rollercoaster ride of restrictions, variants, pivoting and planning. It feels like there is hope. When I saw the team for Beneath Springhill arrive in the building to prepare for this production, I allowed myself a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel we have all traveled through together. Thank you for joining us tonight to share in the story of Maurice Ruddick - “the singing miner.” The creator of Beneath Springhill, Beau Dixon, first
As I write this we continue planning for our 60th anniversary season and will be announcing the line up very soon. It may be that we need to ride the rollercoaster some more, but it feels good knowing that we are in this together. Your support of Neptune throughout the pandemic has been heartwarming. We are still here. We appreciate our patrons, artists, crew, staff, donors, funders and sponsors. Enjoy your time back at Neptune. Jeremy Webb Artistic Director Neptune Theatre
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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE In April, patrons will be permitted to adjust their masks to enjoy concessions in the House. For your comfort, we plan to gradually adjust seating and masking requirements throughout Act Two.
Hello and welcome back for Act Two of our 2021-2022 season! I am delighted to have our audiences return to watch this stunning production of Beneath Springhill - a story with deep connections to our Nova Scotian history, featuring Cherrybrook’s own Jeremiah Sparks. As delighted as we are to see public health restrictions eased and lifted, we recognize that many patrons remain concerned about COVID-19. The safety of our patrons, staff, cast and crew remains paramount. Masks and physical distancing will be in place for the production of Beneath Springhill. Food and beverages are not permitted in the theatre. Patrons can remove their masks and enjoy a beverage while seated in the Spatz Lounge and other designated areas, prior to the show. Neptune is offering reduced capacity performances for both the Sunday matinee and evening performances in March and April. Proof of vaccine will be required for entrance to these performances.
I’ve enjoyed meeting and greeting everyone at the door checking their vaccine status. It’s been heartwarming and gratifying to hear how you’ve missed the theatre and all that Neptune means to you. We’ve missed you too! I hope to see you at any of our upcoming productions - Act Two truly has something for everyone. Tickets for all shows are available now by visiting www.neptunetheatre.com. And stay tuned for our 60th Season Announcement coming this spring! Lisa Bugden lbugden@neptunetheatre.com
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Originally commissioned and produced by the Highland Arts Theatre Photography by Lana Joy Gould
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CHAIR’S MESSAGE On behalf of everyone at Neptune Theatre we are thrilled to welcome you back for the start of Act Two with this performance of Beneath Springhill. This beautiful show sees local fan favourite Jeremiah Sparks return to our stage, and highlights an incredible event in Nova Scotian History. Sharing stories that are important to our community is vital to the continued success of theatre, and our way of thanking you for your continued support during theo ngoing pandemic.
If you believe that supporting live theatre is as critical as we do, you can connect with Leslie MacDonald, our Director of Development & Partnerships, to explore how you can support our theatre in creative and innovative ways. You can contact her at lmacdonald@neptunetheatre.com Thank you for attending this performance, we are looking forward to sharing many more with you in the future. Paul Leberge
In July Neptune marks 60 years of contributing to the cultural, social and economic-vitality of our community. Without the generosity of our community, we would not be able to continue planning for our milestone 60th Anniversary Season! Without the financial support of our incredible sponsors and partners, or the trust of patrons like you, our story would be very different. Our team has been working tirelessly throughout this most recent shutdown to ensure that we were ready to entertain and delight you the moment we were given the ‘all clear.’
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THE CAST JEREMIAH SPARKS Role: Maurice Ruddick Neptune: “Pa” in the Canadian premier of Color Purple, Rev William Pearly Oliver/Music Captain/Ensemble Controlled Damage, Oil and Water, Hosanna, Gospel at Colonus, Divinity Bash Other: Stage roles include the role of Mufasa in the Toronto Mirvish production of Disney’s The Lion King. He has performed across the country in such memorable roles as Louis Armstrong Satchmo Suite and Lanier Phillips Oil and Water He is a major performer in the world renown production of Drum.
CREATIVE TEAM BOBBY GARCIA Role: Director Other theatre: Bobby has worked in film, television, stage and live concert entertainment, directing over 50 plays and musicals in Canada and throughout the Asian region including mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Singapore. He founded one of Asia’s most prolific and successful theatre companies, Atlantis Productions/Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group in 1999. Notable stage productions include the Canadian Premiere of Dolly Patron’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol Arts Club Theatre Company, Beneath Springhill Arts Club Theatre Company, the 40th Anniversary Production of Sweeney Todd Manila & Singapore, Angels in America, Jersey Boys, the new International Tour of Saturday Night Fever, Kinky Boots, the Broadway Asia Tours of The King & I and Cinderella, Piaf, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and the international premieres of The Band’s Visit, Fun Home, Waitress, In the Heights, Next to Normal, Avenue Q, Matilda, The Bridges of Madison County, and Rent. He was also an Associate Director for Miss Saigon (2000/2001) and was Hong Kong Disneyland’s first show director opening the park in 2005. Other: Winner of three Aliw Awards for Direction (live entertainment awards in the Philippines) and was inducted into their Hall of Fame. Bobby has a MFA in Directing for Theatre from the UBC and a BA from Fordham University in New York. He lives in Vancouver. www.thebobbygarciacompany.com
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CREATIVE TEAM ANJELA MAGPANTAY Role: Assistant Director Neptune: debut Other: Anjela is lives on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm Musqueam, Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Squamish, and Sel̓ íl̓ witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. She is a first generation Canadian originating from the Philippines and graduated from Simon Fraser University with a BFA in Theatre Performance. Anjela works freelance as an actor, director, clown, teacher and collaborator with various artists of different disciplines. Anjela is a Co-Founder of New(to)Town Collective. She has worked internationally in Hong Kong and across the UK. Recent credits include Walking at Night By Myself A Wake of Vultures, Revelations Upintheair The Wolves Withaspoon Theatre and Pacific Theatre Foreign Radical Theatre Conspiracy. TED ROBERTS Role: set designer Neptune: debut Other theatre: Resident Designer and lighting director/designer for Arts Club Theatre touring productions. Recent: sets for Noises Off, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, The Birds & the Bees, Thanks for Giving; set and lighting for Once, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead and Treasure Island Persephone Theatre
ALAIA HAMER Role: costume designer Neptune: debut Other theatre: The Birds & the Bees (debut, 2019); Assistant Costume Designer for The Humans, Sweat, Onegin Arts Clube theare. Carmen: Up Close and Personal, Associate on Amahl and the Night Visitors Vancouver Opera; Costume Assistant: Coriolanus, Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth Bard on the Beach; The Drawer Boy Ensemble Theatre; C’mon Angie Touchstone; Escaped Alone, Redbirds Western Gold Training: Graduate of UBC’s Department of Theatre and Film
JEFF HARRISON Role: lighting designer Neptune: debut Other theatre: The Unplugging, Hand to God, Thanks for Giving Arts Club Theatre. Floyd Collins, Out of a Dream Patrick St. Productions; Hansel & Gretel Vancouver Opera; Children of God Urban Ink; Blasted Pi Theatre Training: Four-time Jessie Award winner. Technical and Lighting Director for Kidd Pivot. Member of the Associated Designers of Canada
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CREATIVE TEAM ANDREW CRAWFORD Role: Associate Lighting Designer Neptune: debut Other: A designer/technician and has been the head of lighting here at Neptune since 2018. A graduate of SWGC he has worked with many theater companies over the years Including NTF, the GMTF, the GBRTF, C2C, RTT, TSJ, WBC, MUN opera and countless other acronyms as a designer and tech. This is his first main stage design at Neptune since touring with Dancing With Rage a decade ago.
MALCOLM DOW Role: sound designer Neptune: debut Other Theatre: Angels in America: Perestroika, The Graduate Arts Club Theatre. Winter’s Tale, Pericles, Comedy of Errors, Taming of the Shrew Bard on the Beach; Strangers on a Train Vertigo Theatre; Equivocation Persephone Theatre; Salt Baby, Taking Off The Belfry; Le Soulier, Unité Modèle Théâtre la Seizième; Angels in America, Mortified Studio 58; Play with Monsters, After Jerusalem Solo Collective Other: Malcolm is Vancouver-based sound collaborator working in theatre, film, podcast, music, and interdisciplinary mediums. He has a diploma in music technology from Douglas College and is an instructor at Studio 58. Malcolm has received three Jessie Awards and several nominations for his work in the Vancouver community. RACHEL DAWN WOODS Role: Stage Manager Neptune: Alice in Pantoland Other theatre: Cost of Living, The Candidate, Sweat, A Christmas Carol Citadel Theatre; Heisenberg, The Comedy Company, Fly Me to the Moon, Annapurna Shadow Theatre; Million Dollar Quartet, The Ladies Foursome Mayfield Dinner Theatre; A Winter’s Tale, Two Gentlemen of Verona Freewill Shakespeare; Les Feluettes, The Merry Widow Edmonton Opera; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Travesties, The Graduate, Guys and Dolls Segal Centre; A Christmas Carol, Gifts of the Magi TNB; Dear Johnny Deere Blyth/ Lighthouse. Training: St. Thomas University, National Theatre School VIRGINIA IREDALE Role: Apprentice Assistant Stage Manager Neptune: Woman in Black (Head of Props), The Lear Project (PA) Other theatre: #IAMTHECHEESE EFT&HTYP, People Places & Things FSPA, Good Grief, Half Cracked Ship’s Company, La Calandra FSPA, Elapultiek Tour Two Planks, Crimes of the Heart, Boeing Boeing Watermark, Pocket Rocket Theatre Baddeck. Training: Dalhousie University Technical Theatre & Scenic Design
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DONORS Anne & Michael Harrop * Anne Levo ** Carolyn Williams Nancy & Gary Holt, Q.C. * Errol & Anne Hughson Ms. Carolyn Humphreys Paul & Anne Howe Dr. Rosemarie Sampson * Lynn MacDonald ** Roderick & Valerie Macdonald *** Mr. Rene Lavoie * Bill & Robin MacInnis **** Ms. Karen MacIntyre Peggy & Dave MacLean Peter & Shirley Lesbirel * Shirley MacLeod Ian & Gail Logie **** Mr. P.A. McDonald Crawford & Susan Van Horne **** Mr. Stephen A. Lunn Ian & Johanne McKee ** Ms. Edith Verheuvel Richard & Alison McNair * Mr. Ron Wallet * Dr. Toby Mandelman Colin & Shelley Mann *** Ms. Linda Marks * Ms. Michelle Paon William Perrot Mrs. Avis Pick Linda & Alain Pirard * Ms. Patricia Whitman * Mr. Charles K. Ross Madonna & Tom William * Ms. Paige Moore Mrs. Myrna Morash Heather Sandeson Mr. Clifford R. Sandeson Jean & Robbie Shaw ** Marguerite & Hector Muise **** Doug Shields ** Shirley Murray * Les & Jean Single ** Ms. Brenda Lee Smith Mr. Brian Nordlund Ms. Lynn Stewart ** Ms. Gail Eskes * Ruth Swain Ms. Kay Stanfield Ms. Jacqueline Kinley Howard & Joyce Jack Anne & James Hanlon Brian Tuttle Julia Jewett * Michael Anaka Douglas & Helen MacDonald Lorraine Heffler * Ted & Cara Tax David & Jacqueline Mccaughan Ralph & Joan Meade *
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DONORS Tallal Younis David Pate Kathryne Phillips Diana Patterson * Alasdair & Margaret Graham Sharon Midwinter & David Blake Peter Oomen Victoria Mitchell Jill Rafuse Darlene Whitman Isabel Gray Greg Boutilier Elizabeth Bristow Norine Heselton Martha Paul Anita Keeping Tim Callahan-Cross Cynthia McKeen Ms. Kimberley Turner Ms. Dallas McDonald Katherine Chapman Mrs. Barbara Rideout Charlotte & Dick Sutherland *** Lynn Hiltz Mrs. Debbie Clarke Mr. Philip Fraser * Lynn Sheehan Shenna Lapointe Pam Auld R. Keith Sherwood Johannah Roberts Susan Hayes Lynn Burgess Mrs. Heather MacDonald Anna & Lex Stuart * Trudy Somers-Lamb Bernard & Colette Perey ** Dianne Chaisson Kim Giffin Bruce Anderson * Clary Croft Nancy MacNairn Claudette Carmichael Benoit Salem Lorna MacMillan Michele Wilson Gerald Humby Glenda & Shawn Kennedy Susan Delaney Peggy Ellis Sanford * Todd LeBlanc Murray McCrossin Andrew Allen * Cathy Nicoll Susan Bagley Michelle Bellefontaine Garry Williams Joe Burke * Dr. Genevieve Boulet Linda Cummings ** Robert Wrye Mrs. Wendy Graham
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DONORS Wilfred Boudreau david ripley Wilma Mays ** Mrs. Sandra A Cook Anne Woods Deborah Parker Sharon Gillam-Locke Brian Gifford Sally Camus * D. Baker Greg and Jane MacNeill Kristine Landolt Bryan Utas Roberta Clarke Jean Athanasiou Navoda Samarasekera Emma Menchefski Roy Lounsbury Matt Robblee Nancy MacBain Chantal Boudreau Margaret Champion Amanda Vissers Robert Currie Lesley Saunders Peter Doig * Sue Newson Shirley Adshade Heather Taylor Ruth Duggan Derek Carter Mary Vessey Gordon Caldwell Jo-Anne Embree Rhonda Church Christopher Gray kathy briand Kerri Brewster Barry Morshead Beth Earle Shawn O’Hara Debbie Kavanaugh Mackenzie Childs Laura Oakley Brenda Robertson Bridget Thomas Sean Christie Margie Sparling-Dafoe Helen Browne Ms. Heather McGuigan Julie-Ann Vincent Richard Zehr David Jakeman Donna Stitt Tessa Green Ms. Catherine Bagnell Styles Sara Redpath Robert Murray Barbara Cowan lisa leonard Joel Powell Trevor Morse
Harvey Nickerson Alfred MacLean Glenn Wadden Kathleen Richardson Annie Valentina Ann Doyle Keith Irving David Staples Laurie Weir David/Andrea Sibley/Rankin Judy Liu Loretta Whitehorne Megan Muise Sarah Coley Mrs. Nancy Bowie Wanda Quesnel Dr. Rohan Maitzen Mr. Maynard Morrison Thaddeus Holownia Ms. Mary Ann Mercer Mrs. Julie Nickerson Ms. Rosemary Hayter Mrs. Velma Lindsay Stephanie LeLacheur Cheryl Moldon John Sherwood * Mr. Bruce Kelloway Ian’s Rush Account Mr. Ian Gilmore Mrs. Cathy Cameron Mrs. Michelle Ryan * Ms. Adriana Benzaquen Mr. & Mrs. Michelle & Robert Davey Mr. Jim Mohr Mr. Anthony Lavallee Helen Gent Susan McCarron Dr. Lynn Aylward * Mrs. Alishia Ivany Mrs. Judy Ayre Ms. Sara Napier Mr. Matthew Walker Mr. John Allen Tina Vardy Larder William Mrs. Tina Ryan Denton Froese Jamesie Coolican Mary Arab Deborah Ballinger-Mills Ms. Sylvia Burka Mrs. Ulla Wagner Mr. Graham Stewart Mrs. Coralee Corkum Mr. Ted Allen Ms. Cindy Hilchey Marilyn Inglis Dr. Tara Power Lei Harris Ms. Amy Stackhouse Karen Fillier
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DONORS Mr. MIchael Conrod Diane McCormick Mr. Tim Wilson Ms. Jane Braedley Mrs. Teresa Thompson Stephen Crane Rob Made * Debbie Richardson Mr. Christopher Banks Kathie Swenson Ms. Lisa Brown Mr. Ivan Toner Ms. Janet Crocker Mrs. Diana Mabbett Melanie Grant Mr. Ron Peterson Mr. James Ballinger Mr. & Mr. J William Slattery Kathleen Hicks Mrs. Patti Robertson Julie Wershler Mr. Trevor Lloyd Mrs. Geneviève MacEachern Susan Rouse-Kehoe Ms. Elaine Wright Mr. johan Overzet Ms. Maureen Hubley Dr. Maureen Nolan Laura Lee MacLean Ms. Katerina Bakolias Margaret Bryant Dr. Keith Loukes Sheldon MacNeil Mr. Ross Lawley Mr. David Welsh Ms. Heidi Zenker Shelley Hudson Ms. Alana Haysom Iona Wile Ms. Maylia Parker Jim & Debbie Loughead Dr. Lynne Cann Ms. Lana MacLean Mr. & Mrs. Denis Linton Mr. Wesley Colford Mr. Michael Blaesing Ms. Lenora Seager Hilary Paquet Mrs. Pamela Johnston Sandra Currie-Samson Mrs. Cathy Cavanaugh Mr. Stephen Cooke Dr. Robyn Langelaan Ben Kostal Peter Burton Mr. Ian Brown Ms. Theresa Mason Mr. Charles Nelson Todd Dempsey Mr. Fred Cheung Mrs. Karen Dickinson Ms. Sandra Sheridan
Mrs. Anne Neatby Ms. Janet Coates Ms. Leslie Bagg Shaun Dares Mary MacMillan Lyndsay Vidito Martin Lajoie & Lely Abud Rev Louise Breton Margot Walsh Ms. Heidi Mills Mr. François Landry Jill MacNall Jeff David Sian David Dr. & Mr. Todd Stoddard Robin Courneya Roblin Come Undone Records Inc Leah Hamilton Ron Irving Tonia O’Rielly Charlotte Moore R Diamond Sarah Martens Nelson Drysdale Uta Donahue Shelley Burgoyne Barry James pomeroy Tanya Munroe Lynne Sheridan Stoo Metz Anna Marenick Doreen Redmond Tara Sentner Gerard Berthiaume Jenny Thornhill Drew Douris-O’Hara Donna Barnett Jonathan Matters Darlene MacDonald Daniel Johnson Joy Nichols Jerry and Cheryl Inman Margaret Logan-Graham Cathy Kennedy Jane Rafuse Christopher Wilson Wanda Leese Martha Crowell Oliver Ryan Ms. Avril Van Leeuwen Myrla Drysdale **** Trinda Ernst *** Ms. Sheila Chisholm Christine & Lloyd Aikenhead Ms. Judy Haley * Mr. & Mrs. G. & C. Knapp * Betty & Ron Tetreault ** Ian & Gail Logie **** Ms. Michelle Paon Linda & Alain Pirard *
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DONORS I.S. Robb Ms. Paige Moore Teana Stewart *** Ruth Swain Anonymous Ted & Cara Tax In Memory of Rev. David Ferguson *** John & Cathy Snow * Hazel & Marvyn Robar **** Dorothy Gibson Duncan Rosnok Ian Thompson Nancy J. Morrison & Gregory C. Baker **** Réjeanne & Robert Bell *** Susan Grant & William Middleton **** Nancy Mansfield & Charles Baxter ** Robert Van Wart * Lynne Donahoe * Laurie Demmings Kathryne Phillips Diana Patterson * Kathy Chapman Ms Valerie Welsh Rhoda Zuk Susan Hayes Robert McDonald Katherine Norris and Family Jeanne Christie * Anna Marenick Garry Williams Dr Genevieve Boulet CharlesReagh Joan BACKMAN John Dinning James Keast Daniel O’Connor ** Anonymous Rob Fennell * Susan Hayden Bill Niven Roderick & Carolyn Buhr ** Mark Tipperman & Lorna Williamson ** Douglas Beach Stephanie Douglas Creelman Doug Gilbert Sandra Cook Nicola Lannan Sharon Nicolle Rose Scott-Lincourt * Kim Brooks Janet King Kerrie Lee Brockway Joanna Holland Helen Browne Ms Heather McGuigan Frances Nowakowski Melina Parkes Carla Pittman Trevor Morse Alfred MacLean David/Andrea Sibley/Rankin
Jennifer Hunting Ms Colleen Mcgrath Mr. Ian Gilmore Mrs Jennifer Ashton Mrs Lisa Profitt Ms Veronica Hunt Mr Jim Mohr Renee Masching Ms Marlene Nicholson Mrs Jill Robinson Kenneth Langille Mrs Margaret Pegg Rosalie Hanlon Peter Black Natalie Williams Jamesie Coolican Ms Joanne Macdonald Deborah Ballinger-Mills Ms Carol Betts Mrs Jane MacNeill Marilyn Inglis Ms Rhonda Miller Mrs Heather Ezurike Kathleen Hicks Lorraine Campbell Ramona Jennex Stephanie Snow Dr Maureen Nolan Ms Francine Deschepper Bruce Guenther Ms Lori MacLean Natalie MacDonald Mrs Maureen Batt Dr Lynne Cann Dr & Mrs Gerald Johnston Mr Murray Hartwell Jean Brown Ms Theresa Mason Martha Irving Jean Gray Martha Crowell Brian HARTLEN Shelby Edwards Claire Reichenbach Catherine Walker Naomi Hogan-Paul Ann Campbell emma feunekes Michael Wood Frances Jamieson Karen Richards Jill McNall Gloria Rondeau Wilma Mays
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