Art Timmons was born in New Waterford and attended St. Agnes School until Grade 11. He moved on to Central High School to complete his Grade 12. Art attended St. Francis Xavier University and graduated in 1967 with his Bachelor of Education degree.

Art began his teaching career at St. Agnes School in 1967 and remained there until 1970. Art joined the staff at Breton Education Centre when it opened in 1970 and remained there until his retirement in 1997. Art was Department Head of Physical Education during his tenure at BEC.

Art played soccer, hockey and baseball in his early years and throughout high school. He was captain of the New Waterford Trojans, which was the first senior soccer team in the town of New Waterford.

Art's philosophy of education extended beyond the walls of the classroom or gymnasium-he became actively involved in extracurricular activities at the school level. He immediately participated in coaching when he began his teaching career at St. Agnes. Art coached various teams while at St. Agnes, and it was there that he started the first girls' soccer program in Cape Breton. Art continued his coaching career as he moved on to Breton Education Centre. While at BEC, he coached soccer, hockey and track and field. However, it was his commitment to girls' soccer that brought him prominence. Art coached the BEC girls to three provincial championships in high school soccer and these banners still hang proudly in this very gym.

Art's dedication and commitment to excellence in teaching expanded to coaching. He was recognized by his peers for his fair play and support in the formation of girls' soccer teams at other schools.

In addition to interscholastic coaching, Art was involved in coaching and/or served in executive positions in minor baseball, minor hockey, and minor soccer. Art also coached senior men's soccer in New Waterford, winning the Challenge Cup (NS Championship) one year and reaching the finals in two other years.

Art has been-and continues to be-very active in a variety of community and professional organizations. He is a true volunteer who always has time for others. Art is married to Claire Roach and has two children, Lorne and Celeste-both BEC graduates-and he is the proud Papa to Emma and Kate. It is with honor that the Coal Bowl Board of Directors name Art Timmons a Division Chairperson for Coal Bowl 2005.

Mike Roberts was born in 1938 and attended school at Lingan in his early years. He attended Mount Carmel High School in Grade 11 and Central School in Grade 12. He moved on to Xavier College in 1956, and graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in 1961. He also completed a Block Program in Mathematics at Dalhousie University in 1968.

Mike taught math at Mount Carmel High School and moved on to Breton Education Centre when it opened. He remained at BEC until his retirement.

Mike Roberts had a phenomenal athletic career, playing a variety of sports, gaining maritime, national and international prominence-particularly in baseball. He played Midget and Juvenile baseball from 1953 to 1956 and Senior Baseball from 1957 to 1966. He was a valued member of the New Waterford Giants team that won Maritime Championships in 1959 and 1965. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Braves in 1957, played a season in 1958 with the McCook Braves and made the second All-Star Team. In 1959, he played part of the season with the Midland Braves in Texas.

Mike played basketball with Mount Carmel and Central, winning the Nova Scotia Championship in 1955 at Central High. He went on to play at Xavier College, Junior Varsity at St. X in 1957 and 1958 and played with the New Waterford Strands from 1958-70, winning several provincial and maritime titles.

Mike also played fastball with several New Waterford and Scotchtown teams, as well as Glace Bay and Point Edward. He was a member of several provincial championship teams during his fastball career.

Mike played hockey with Mount Carmel and Central, and was involved in Track and Field as well. He went on to win the Maritime Hop-Skip-Jump event while at St. F.X. Mike credits his success to coaches and mentors such as Marshal Desveaux, Fox Chaisson, Kenny Timmons, Bernice MacKinnon, Bill Marsh, Sandy Burns, Packy McFarland, Ruck MacNeil, Red "Bob" MacDonald and several others.

Mike is married to the former Judy Connors and has two children, Kathleen and Lionel. He is the proud grandfather of five-year-old Brett and three-year-old Ally. It is with great respect that the Coal Bowl Board of Directors name Mike Roberts a Division Chairperson for Coal Bowl 2005.