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Sharon Turple Gataiance  |
gataian(at)mcmaster(dot)ca |
Location: Hamilton, ON |
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Where are all the Warrendale survivors?
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Rachelle Lauzon  |
mamarach1(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: Timmins |
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Hi my name is Rachelle and I used to work at Browndle ninrteen seventy nine in Barrie Ontario. I am looking for a girl named Lana her maiden name was Archambault and her married name is Huir. She was a house head. She worked with Bob Corbett and Kevin Snow and myself I think the street was Broadmore, it's been thirty years so I forget the street name. I moved back to my home town in Timmins Ontario. I would love to hear from someone who maybe knew them so I can try to contact one of them. You can email me. thanks
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H H unter  |
beavertonhunterhm(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: - |
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this site will not let me post what really went on
Jenny (June) Dennis:
Hi, The problem is likely that you are using to many of the banned words or you may exceeding the the length. I am going to send a couple of other Browndale links where you can blog about your Browndale experience, good and or bad. Each of us came away with a different take. The majority came away with an overall good experience, but that does not make up for your poor experience.
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Mike Semple  |
mikers(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: Toronto |
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I came across a Browndale facebook and though someone might remember me from Browndale in the mid 70's in Barrie location.
I was about 7 or 8 at the time.
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C. Roberts  |
nottonightoney(at)rogers(dot)com |
Location: Toronto |
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I'm looking for Cheryl MacDonald from Browndale & Carmelite convent in Toronto
Ritz:
Hey, it's Ritz, how do I contact you, email don't work.
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Ted Paul  |
tedandgisele(at)eastlink(dot)ca |
Location: Bayview, Barrie |
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Hey Rich, Larry DeVillers, Frank, drop me a line when you can.
Debby Alexander:
i remember Marty and the female staff in the middle there
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Zoe Brown:
Was this in Newmarket? Is the top staf Big Pete? and the red head at the bottom, Bruce? I was so young back then, it all is a bit foggy.
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Ted Paul  |
tedandgisele(at)eastlink(dot)ca |
Location: Bayview, Barrie |
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Hi, I worked in Bayview, Barrie in 1981. The househead was Sharon, and also worked with Bob and others. I remember with fondness Marty, Rodney, Martin, Tanya, and Larry. Drop me a line if you see this. God Bless you all.
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JANE SATCHEL then MARVY  |
jmarvy(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: CANADA |
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HALIBURTON STAFF, LATE 60`S
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LorencoSOr  |
lorrycdog(at)msn(dot)com |
Location: - |
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Where is admin?!
Thanks
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Drongeloaleta  |
ipstrada(at)aol(dot)com |
Location: BD |
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Thanks, nice post. Keep up the good work
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Sherry MacDonald  |
sherrymacdonald19(at)yahoo(dot)ca |
Location: Toronto |
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Newmarket, Shrigley House mid 70's and Main St house and Oakridges. Are you out there anyone?
Sandie Scott {MOORE}:
HI;
I was in Newmarket. we lived on Walter Ave then over to Marlin crt. Anna Rasmussen & Arlene Penqunia were the directors along with John & Debbie Brown & Stephen & Michele Lewis.We went to meadowbrok ps.
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Edmond LaButte  |
edmondlonewolf(at)yahoo(dot)com |
Location: Now in Michigan |
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I lived in Haliburton, Pine River, Pine Ridge, Muskoka Lodge, Haliburton, Browndale in Laselle.
I am looking for anyone who remembers me, I was called Eddie then.
Patty Bamford:
What year were you in Pine River? I was there in 1975 - 1976. My name is Patty Bamford
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Patty Bamford:
What year were you in Pine River? I was there in 1975 - 1976. My name is Patty Bamford
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Servé Doorenbosch  |
serve(dot)doorenbosch(at)live(dot)nl |
Location: Deurne, Holland |
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Hello,
I lived at one of the Browndalehouses in Winterswijk from 1975-1980.
I'm looking for other people,... kids and staff who lived there also during that period.
You can contact me any time and you can also find me at the Dutch Hyve "Browndale".
Hope to hear from you soon!
With kind regards,
Servé
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Rick Winter  |
winterrick(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: - |
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Hi; I was in Browndale in Barrie from 1979-1981 and then to PTBO form 1980-1983. I lived in Murray street home in Barrie and Century House in PTBO. Nigel Sones and Sonnie are staff I remember from PTBO and Doug Vince and Doug Winter as well from Barrie. If you remember me send a note..
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Lisa H  |
mamabear333(at)live(dot)com |
Location: - |
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My husband was at Browndale in Midland in the early 1980's. He was there for a couple of years and remembers that there was a contest to choose a new name for Browndale. If anyone remembers Robbie I. who was at Browndale in Midland between (approx.) 1982 - 1985 please email me. Thanks.
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Phyllis ( Torrance ) Simpson  |
scanoeheads(at)aol(dot)com |
Location: Toronto, Ont. |
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Lynda Winans and Marlene Hobeck, I remember your names and YES, Lyn, here's one of the old farts.
I was talking to Debbie today and am glad that she told me about this site.
So many of the Staff that I knew and worked with are gone now: Bob Henry, Carlo Tela, Lou Taylor and of course, J.B.
I was at Main House in Oak Ridges, at the Camp, in Huntsville and at Muskoka Lodge.
I saw Daryl Logan's name; hope you, Mary and Bruce are all well and happy.
Hope to talk soon.
Sandie Scott {MOORE}:
Hi Phyllis;
I also was in Oak Ridges & newmarket then Port Sydney. your name sounds so familier, but im sorry i cant place you. which house were you in?
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donna hughes  |
donnah8(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: hamilton ont |
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hi who out there remebers me who remebers the bus accident im donna hughes dads gorden and brother edwin i hope someone out there remebers me from haliburton
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Walking in the presence of giants here. Cool thnnikig all around!
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lyn winans  |
lyn(dot)winans(at)gmail(dot)com |
Location: Minden (Haliburton) ON |
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Hey, any other Oak Ridges, Haliburton old farts still out there ?
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Rick Winter  |
winterrick(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: - |
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I was in Browndale in Barrie in 1978 1979 and then to Peterborough. I also went to camp in Haliburton> Had alot of good times and made alot of friends.
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Danny  |
myts123(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: toronto |
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I was at redstone camp
carnarvon then hilltop farm
Danny Currell
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john Filion  |
jkgbf(at)yahoo(dot)ca |
Location: - |
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Hi how's everyone and how is the hunt going!
Sandie Scott {MOORE}:
HI John;
im still looking for Johnny Overacker. hope to find him one day. how have you been ? hope all is well.
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Rose Salloum  |
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 Monday, June 1, 2009 11:56 AM Host: os-dsl-0091.bmts.com
Hello
I was in Warrendale in the 50's and 60's.
Sandie Scott {MOORE}:
I was almost 4 when i went to Liz Brown memorial camps.
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Tracey Brock  |
mrswabbitt(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: edmonton ab |
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my little brother was in ahouse in barrie in the early 70s I went to the camp in Haliburton for many summers when it was being built no cabins then lol in the 80s I lived on tyler st aurora ont when browndale was changing to kinark it was a life saver thankyou all the staff were awesome and I became a better person I was in an abusive situation and browndale gave me safe refuge as a teen
AndyFletchera:
Hi - I am definitely delighted to find this. great job!
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Aminiorttrame:
Right now looked through the post! Amazing work
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Zoe Brown:
Tracey Brock, were you in Yorklee In toronto in the mid 80's? I new someone with your name, still have the picture!
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derek mason  |
dmason2(at)telus(dot)net |
Location: vancouver |
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Hi I was in Muskoka from 68 to 70
Derek Mason
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Lidia Majchrzak  |
Lmajchrzak(at)rogers(dot)com |
Location: Toronto |
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I found my picture on this site. Hope someone recognizes me. Looking for my old friends. I've thought many many time about the kids from Browndale and what has become of them. I miss you all very much. All the draft dodgers who worked up there. John Keller, Richard Templeton, Barry (I can't remember his last name) I though he was sooo cute. I'd love to hear from you.
I remember you well, we stayed together in the Terrace, there's lot's of places to leave a message behind. I see you found you photo I took of you in my album way back then. Take care Jerry/Gerrit
Sandie Scott {MOORE}:
Hi Lidia;
I rememebr you so well!! you went with John mowsowick & I would hide under the bridge & watch you kiss. :). we were in 2 of the same houses in Port Sydney. Do you remember many people.? hope your doing well. Do you remember John Younger? He Lives in Barrie and we were neighbours for several years.
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Lidia Majchrzak:
Hey Sandie, How are you? You're all over this site. I wish we could chat. Have you heard from Robert Brabant or Johnny Overacker? Do you remember them? I saw John Zakowich about 15 years ago. He is still the same. Write back to me. You can reach me at Lmajchrzak at rogers.com
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Matt  |
luckyaz128(at)yahoo(dot)com |
Location: Tucson |
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I lived in a Browndale house in Tucson in 1974
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Haha, shouldn't you be craghing for that kind of knowledge?!
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Dean  |
jwysard(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: - |
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I lived in Barrie at the Cundles height house from 1974-1975.
looking for anybody who was there.
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Gayle Gallinger  |
flow_512000(at)yahoo(dot)com |
Location: toronto ON |
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I was a kid at Warrendale in mid to late 60's. Have few memories of that time. Am writing to get my file and if they send any will post a picture of me at that time.
Would love to connect with other Warrendale kids/staff again.
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florence  |
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Location: British Columbia |
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 Tuesday, November 18, 2008 09:47 PM Host: wlkstf40223.tru.ca
Today I was thinking about Warrendale and Browndale with great warmth and respect for the wonderful work.
What a marvelous experience to have known this program and some of the people who worked there.
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John K Filion  |
Screwloose64(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: Hearst ontario |
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Hi is there any plans for a Reunion
Sandie Scott {MOORE}:
Wonderful idea We should have one. I will contact Barb Black to see if she can arrange something!!
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Anne Macdonald  |
bambimac62(at)hotmail(dot)co(dot)uk |
Location: Richmond vancouver |
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Hi I was in browndale vancouver 1975/77
Hoping to find others who remember me.
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John K Filion  |
screwloose64(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: Hearst |
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Hi I found A old photo of me from Browndale 1974-75 Thunder Bay
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John K Filion  |
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Location: Hearst Ontario |
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 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 06:47 PM Host: NTL208H101-124-195.nt.net
Hi I Started group in face book for Browndale foundation. I would like to find anyone that was in the Thunder bay homes!
Doug Hunter:
Hi JOhn - just saw your posting on the Browndale site tonite for the first time - I now live in Ottawa but worked for 8 years in Browndale in Thunder Bay - hope all is well with you - I do remember you!
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Ruff Lowman  |
RuffLowman(at)gmail(dot)com |
Location: Osgoode, Ontario (Ottawa area) |
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Worked as staff between 1969 and 1976, in Scarborough, Newmarket, Barrie and Haliburton
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Jeff Reid  |
jefferyreid(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: - |
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Great site and nice to see the positives. I worked in Haliburton '78 - 80, and still remember the youth as the best part of the job.
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Lyn Winans  |
lyn(at)candlelight(dot)ca |
Location: Haliburton Highlands |
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Are there any of the old Main House, Liz Brown Camp people out there ?? (60's vintage)
Sandie Scott {MOORE}:
Hi Lyn... Im one of the oldies from Liz Brown tight through. I was in the main house in Oak Ridges.
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XLqkRVCJpL:
You've got to be kdinidg me—it's so transparently clear now!
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George MacAskill  |
snafu133(at)gmail(dot)com |
Location: - |
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looking fore a list of staff that worked at port sydney between 1971 and 1974
Gerrit/Jerry:
I wouldn't mind such a list either, since I've forgotten many names
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D Wiggin:
Mike Owen, Shelley [Litowicz] Owen, Lorna Quinn, Gus Pendleton, Jennifer Catto, Brian King, Rich Lieuwendowsky, Carol Gibney, Mort [Scotty] Segal, Tom Fox, Dave Henry, Lorna Wright, Jane Huber, Elaine Nepstead, Margaret Mah, David Wiggin, Rich Templin, Lara Lizinsky, Sam and Peggy Serrano, Hennie Verhoek, John Younger, Verna Dronyk, Bill Urban, Gord MacElroy, Gary and Marcella Warren, Iain Cunningham, Darlene Pearson, Ian Pearson, Dennis Narhi, Norval Wenner, Doug Hunter. Spellings may be off. That should cover many of them. Best wishes, George.
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Debby Brown  |
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 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 06:49 PM Host: stjhnf0122w-142162054028.pppoe-dynamic.nl.aliant.net
Nice work.
Keep it up, it's a pleasure to view.
All the best,
Debby
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Robert Dijkstra  |
robertdijkstra1972(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: Netherlands |
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Hello, I worked in one of the 3 remaining Browndale houses in the Netherlands a couple of years ago. I still consider it to be a great way to work with children, had a great time there. Nice site you have, keep up the good work!
Gerrit:
Thanks for your comments Robert
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marg m  |
margmartin(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: Toronto |
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I was in Browndale (Newmarket and Haliburton) but never knew the history of it. What a Great site!!
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 Saturday, March 17, 2007 09:07 AM Host: CPE00179a7cad7e-CM0011aec5deca.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com
It is nice to relive the memories. Browndale had a great impact on my life.
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 Wednesday, November 22, 2006 05:44 AM Host: a41194.upc-a.chello.nl
I just wanted to thank everyone that have signed our guestbook until now, and the kind words, it makes the hours and trial and errors worth while, thankyou.
cdnikkijamesy5:
Great web-site yours faithfully Junita Svatos
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Don  |
donnyshome(at)yahoo(dot)com |
Location: Toronto |
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Looks like lots of hard work, good job.
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AAArooon22  |
adsflkw(at)yahoo(dot)com |
Location: - |
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keep up the good work!
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Helen Stittle (Palidwor)  |
happyh406(at)shaw(dot)ca |
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan |
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I was in Browndale from 1966 to 1971. Thank you soooooo much for being there for me when I was so lost. Still think of my experiences which were such loving and caring staff.
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Marlene Hobeck  |
mycatlikesme(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: Northbay, Ontario |
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This is a terrific site, lots of work that easy to see. I truly wish I could link up with some of the early girls from 1958-1964 from the original house in Newmarket. Donna, Colleen, Bobo, Shiley McK?? It would be nice to see the only staff member that I truly trusted mentioned here... Lou Taylor. He has since passed away but he kept myself and sister safe & sane!
Great site, thanks for all the effort!!
Sharon Turple Gataiance:
I want to thank you for comments of yours regarding the movie "Warrendale". You're the first person that was there, that I've found, that has said anything negative about it. I was there at the time of the filming. I've been in touch with someone through facebook that has a few interesting things to say regarding Warrendale. If you're interested, contact me through Facebook.
Was Walter Gunn there when you were there?
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JAY B  |
jb1000(at)tbaytel(dot)net |
Location: THUNDER BAY |
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I WAS IN BROWNDALE WHEN I WAS 15 OR 14 DONT REMEBER
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Stands back from the keyboard in aamemzent! Thanks!
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Stephanie  |
stephposta(at)hotmail(dot)com |
Location: Eastern Ontario |
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Well done indeed. Now lets grow.
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Serve Doorenbosch  |
s(dot)doorenbosch1(at)chello(dot)nl |
Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands |
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Hello,
I was a kid at Browndale Winterswijk in The Netherlands from 1975 till 1980.
If anyone has stayed there to in that period, feel free to contact me.
To all the people working for Browndale Worldwide... Keep up the good work en thank you all for helping me at that time.
Gr. Servé
Detsje Rienks Heino:
Hallo Servé,
Frans hazekamp attendeerde me er op dat hij via Hyves in contact was gekomen met jou. Zo heb ik nu ook gegoogled.
Misschien zegt mijn naam je nog iets?
groeten
Detsje Rienks
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