Forrest Bone is a retired teacher

and coach from Dearborn, Michi-

gan. Forrest and his wife, Jeri, re-

newed the Tin Can Tourists as an

all make and model vintage trailer

and motor coach club in 1998.

Twenty-one rigs attended the

May Renewal Gathering at Camp

Dearborn, Milford Michigan. By the

end of the year, fifty members

were accepted as charter mem-

bers. The group has grown steadily,

currently holding Annual Gatherings

in Michigan, Florida, and regional

rallies at various locations in the

US. Recently Regional Representa-

tives have been added to represent

England, Japan, France & Australia.

The new version of

Tin Can Tourists is open

to all. Its goal is to

abide by the original

group’s objectives and

guiding principles as well

as the promotion and preservation

of vintage trailers and motor

coaches through Gatherings and

information exchange.

With the help of Terry Bone,

son and webmaster, the Tin Can

Tourists Club has grown steadily.

Tin Can Tourists has over 18,000

followers on Facebook, and our

website www.tincantourists.com is

a great resource for all things re-

lated to vintage tailoring and Tin

Can Tourists.

S p o t l i g h t

o n B r a d e n C a s t l e R e s i d e n t s

F o r r e s t & J e r i B o n e

Braden Castle Park

Newsletter

January 2015 Volume XVIII Issue 3

A Quest by Rolf Ernst was included in our January ‘14

Newsletter. The quest was to find residents with in-

teresting backgrounds—who were willing to share in-

formation in our newsletter. This edition we have such

an article—the spotlight on Forrest & Jeri Bone.

If any reader with an interesting background

or accomplishment would like to share their 200-300

word item, please see Pat Grau or Rolf Ernst.

O u r “ Q u e s t ” i s

S u c c e s s f u l

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Everyone is invited to

attend our annual New

Year's Eve Game night in

the Leisure Hall begin-

ning at 6 pm the

31st. Bring a soft drink

&/or finger food to

share at 6. From 6:30-9 we’ll play cards-Bridge,

Pinochle, Euchre, Poker; or a game if you prefer. Come and have a safe, fun evening.

Due Date for

February

Newsletter

Submissions

is:

January 26.

Tin Can Tourists 95th Win-

ter Convention will be held at

Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooks-

ville, Florida on February 19

through 22. As a Faculty

Member at the Convention,

Forrest will trace the club’s

history from 1919 to the pre-

sent.

Anyone interested in at-

tending the Convention can

contact Forrest at 4 High

Street.

The opinions presented and accuracy of information

included in articles throughout our Newsletter are

expressly those of the individual authors.

Thank you, Thank you!

Castle Club appreciates the contin-

ued support given by the park resi-

dents during the Christmas Bazaar &

Bake Sale. Thanks

to you, over $530

was raised! From

the proceeds, $28

was donated to “Adopt-A-Family”

which was from the sale

of handcrafted butterflies made &

donated by Sue Jones.

2015 Club Officers—Incumbent

officers of 2014 were re-elected at

the December 17th business/

Christmas party. They are: Co-

Presidents: Pat Gross & Jan

Johnson; Vice-

President: Nancy Bair; Sec-

retary: Ruth Briggs; Treas-

urer: Carol Wood. The offi-

cers look forward to another

season of serving the ladies

of Braden Castle Park.

Silent Auction

& Luncheon will

be held Friday,

January 9th,

2015

Start the NEW YEAR with a

“cleaning project”! Now is

the time to get rid of those

useable items that

you no longer need or

want. You know….the

ones taking up pre-

cious space! Bring

your donated items to the Big Hall

on Thursday, January 8th be-

tween 9 a.m. and 2

p.m. All donated baked goods may

be brought to the Big Hall, Friday,

between 8:30 and 9:30

a.m. Volunteers are also needed

for merchandise setup on Thurs-

day starting at 9 a.m. Watch for a

colored flyer for more details & ex-

act times for the luncheon & auction.

The January selection is Unbroken: A

World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and

Redemption by Deirdre Donahue. A movie based

on it will be released on Christmas Day! The No-

vember AARP Bulletin said this sensational tale

of WWII vet Louis Zamperini teaches a lesson in

redemption.

We want to especially invite any gentle-

men interested in Book Club—to read Unbroken

and join us January 20th at 10 am in the LH.

Braden Castle’s Book Club had it’s 1st meeting

of the season on December 16th. The Friday Night

Knitting Club was discussed. All enjoyed this Women’s

fiction selection. The author, Kate Jacobs, focused on

an intergenerational group of women from different

ethnic and economic backgrounds. We came away with

a better understanding of the importance of loving

ourselves as individuals.

C a s t l e C l u b ( C C ) N e w s

B y J a n i s J o h n s o n

B C B o o k C l u b

P a g e 2 B r a d e n C a s t l e P a r k

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Shuffle Club 50/50 Raffle will take place during the month of January. Tickets

are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Half of proceeds will be divided among five winners. Tick-

ets will be sold in front of the office Monday through Friday 8:00-11:00 am January 2-

16. The remainder of the month tickets may be purchased from Gay Wells. This is our

only fund raiser to keep the courts in good condition. Please support us in this. Thank you

in advance.

BC residents are invited to become members of Shuffle Club. Games are at 1:30 pm daily; 2:00 pm on

Sundays. No experience is necessary. Lessons/tutoring is available at no cost.

The monthly Shuffle Club Luncheon will be held in the LH at 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 8th.

Save Your Christmas Card Fronts

Each year, Christmas card fronts are collected and presented to area schools & nursing homes for craft pro-

jects. Some years we have collected over 2000! What an easy thing to do. YOU can may a difference! The

"card box" will be in the Big Hall just inside the door from December 26th thru the end of January.

at pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/83001428.pdf.)

There were two compelling reasons given for in-

clusion. First, Braden Castle itself was declared

to be the home of the first non-native American

settlers in the Bradenton area. The Braden fam-

ily had the largest sugarcane plantation on the

south bank of the Manatee River. Remnants of

their 1850 home built of tabby were and still are

in evidence. Second, the craftsman-style bunga-

lows of Braden Castle Park, settled by the Camp-

Braden Castle Park is listed on

the National Register of His-

toric Places. How did our com-

munity earn this special recog-

nition?

It was in the early 1980s that

the winds of change came

across this section of land jut-

ting out into the Manatee

River. Local authorities were

focusing on it as a place to

build a new bridge across the

river. If that was to take

place, the southern pillars for

the new bridge would sit in

Braden Castle Park. Our com-

munity of small historic homes

and buildings would be no more.

Alarmed, several residents de-

cided that the best way to pre-

vent such an intrusion was to

petition the Florida legislature

to place Braden Castle Park on

the National Register of His-

toric Places. (Their application

can be found on the Internet

ing Tourists of America in

the 1920s, were represen-

tative of the early develop-

ment of a seasonal commu-

nity.

Traveling to Tallahassee,

the committee submitted

their compelling arguments

and in May 1983 Braden

Castle Park celebrated their

victory. Fears for the en-

croachment of a bridge

faded away with the protec-

tion of the Historic Regis-

ter.

This community, planned so

well 90 years ago, continues

to function as a place to en-

joy the Florida sunshine,

make and enjoy friends, and

to practice the skill of living

in such small homes so close

together. Our Founders

would be proud.

BRADEN CASTLE PARK THREATENED WITH

EXTINCTION!

By Glenna McClure Shanahan

P a g e 3 V o l u m e X V I I I I s s u e 3

R e d H a t L a d i e s First I want to wish all my Red Hatters a Merry Christmas

and a wonderful new year to come. We had two new mem-

bers join us on December 18th at our Christmas party at

Anna Maria Oyster Bar. Both names were Ann so we had

four Anns which was really fun trying to talk to any par-

ticular one "Ann". Our January get together is Thursday

January 15th. We are going to Millers Dutch Kitchen,

leaving at 11:30. Signup sheet is on the wall next to the

office. Looking forward to more new members and it was

so nice to see some old members back with us.

Your Queen Mum, Ann Zelen

Joanne Burek wants to express her sin-

cere gratitude for the $354.10 donated by

BC residents for our Adopt-a-Family

Christmas project. Joanne purchased and

wrapped $154.10 in Christmas gifts. The

family will also receive a $200 Wal-Mart gift card.

We have all en-

joyed the lovely

Christmas

decorations

throughout the

park and in both our halls. It took many hands to put

that "festive" look to our surroundings but now the

time has come to put those things to bed for another

year.

Many helping hands are needed again. Décor removal is

scheduled for Saturday, January 3rd following

the 8:30 am Coffee & Donut gathering .....(approximate

starting time is 9:15 am). If you are able, please con-

sider lending a helping hand.

Where are our Bricks? Ahh, it seems patience is a cost effective virtue for our memorial project. Although our

bricks have been ordered through a local supplier—that supplier has yet to receive our three pallets of bricks.

Apparently the manufacturer in Georgia has two shipping costs. If we patiently wait until our brick order can be

shipped with other orders coming to Florida, our shipping cost is what was originally quoted for the project. IF we

want our bricks shipped NOW our local source will need to pass on additional “expedited” shipping cost—

approximately $1000.

So—where are our bricks? They are sitting in Georgia ready to head our way as soon as the shipping can be

worked out cost effectively. In case you’re wondering, our memorial project coordinator, Glenna Shanahan could

be described as impatient on this matter.

Braden Castle 90th Anniversary Memorial Project

P a g e 4 B r a d e n C a s t l e P a r k

Save the Date: Ohio Day February 5th

Braden Castle Talent Show

Saturday March 7th

Sadly, the Doc Braden Show

will not be returning to

Braden Castle this season.

In it’s place, a Talent Show

is being planned.

There is a sign-up sheet in the office for any

person or group that would like to be a part of our

“Reaaaally Big Show”. Pat Grau will be coordinating. She

is still in need of a talented “Artistic” coordinator.

Start planning what YOU want to do for our

show. If you have an idea or a talent to share, now is

the time to sign up. If we have enough acts listed by

the end of January—Rehearsals will be scheduled in

February.

BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATER

Presents:

Thursday March 12th

Depart for Ft. Myers at 9:30 am

This Gershwin musical is the

story of a 1930's playboy, Bobby

whose dream in life is to dance. Despite the efforts of

his loved ones he achieves his dream! This wonderful

show is a high energy comedy of mistaken identities,

plot twists, fabulous costume changes and magnificent

dancing.

Cost: $88 per person.

This is the total cost including Bus

transportation. A buffet lunch and

dessert bar are included.

Payment is due WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26th.

NOTE: As Linda & Pat will be on a cruise at the pay-

ment date, they recommend you make your reservation

with them by 1/18. Sign-up sheet outside the office.

Coffee Hour 8:30 am

Come to the LH on the 1st and 3rd

Saturdays of the month.

Panama Canal Cruise Planning Meeting

with Valerie

Tuesday January 6th at 3 pm in the LH

V o l u m e X V I I I I s s u e 3 P a g e 5

The Florida Department of Transportation has partnered with the Federal Highway Administration, Mana-

tee County, the Cities of Palmetto and Bradenton, and the Sarasota/ Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization

(MPO) to conduct a transportation analysis called the Central Manatee Network Alternatives Analysis (CMNAA) in

Manatee County.

The CMNAA area boundaries are 26th Street W. on the west, Ellenton-Gillette Road on the east, 17th

Avenue W. on the south, and 17th Street W. on the north as shown on the map below.

The CMNAA will identify viable improvements that support mobility, accessibility, safety, economic, and

quality of life goals shared by local governments and communities within the study area. Some of these improve-

ment projects may be simply implemented in the short term, while other larger or more complex projects may be

advanced to future phases of development. All identified projects will be submitted through the MPO project se-

lection and prioritization process.

The CMNAA study is divided into three phases: Phase 1 – Purpose and Need, Phase 2 – Alternatives Analy-

sis, and Phase 3 – Programming. We are currently in Phase 1.

The CMNAA team is currently collecting information, attending local events, and interviewing key stake-

holders to identify potential solutions to transportation safety, mobility and accessibility issues in the study area.

We have gathered invaluable information from elected officials, city and county staff, major employers, event

planners, residents, and business owners. On September 30, 2014, we interviewed Braden Castle’s own Craig

Marquart and Glenna Shanahan. Craig and Glenna provided great insight into local issues of concern as well as a

wish list of improvements they would like for Braden Castle residents. They were interested in improved bicycle/

pedestrian facilities near Braden Castle and improvements at the 27th Street intersection signal. They also rec-

ommended the CMNAA Team make a presentation at the Braden Castle Board of Directors meeting in early 2015.

It is FDOT's goal to provide information in ways that are informative, easy to understand, and easily ac-

cessible. We are interested in your ideas, opinions, and knowledge of the area. Please visit our website at

www.cmnaa.com for further information, a calendar of events, and to provide your comments. Your feedback is

essential in helping us define transportation issues and identify potential solutions within the CMNAA study area.

Central Manatee Network Alternative Analysis by Vickie A. Scott, AICP

STUDY LOCATION MAP

Braden Castle

For further information on this

Analysis, you may contact the

Project Manager:

Lawrence Massey

Project Manager/District

Systems Planning Administrator

Florida DoT, District One

10041 Daniels Parkway

Ft. Myers, FL 33913

Phone:

(239) 225-1980 office

(863) 280-5760 cell

Article submitted by Vickie Scott,

a Sr. Transportation Planner (with

certification from the American

Institute of Certified Planners)

employed by URS Corporation Southern

While playing cards at the LH in December, Verle Gross had an experience of a lifetime—a QUADRUPLE PINOCHLE.

Since I’m not a pinochle player I went to the internet to search for the probability of re-ceiving such a hand. I found that the chances of a single pinochle is 1 out of 6, a double pinochle is 1 out of 400. The odds of a triple and quadruple are so small that I couldn’t find it on any website. For our purposes, we can just say Verle is our 1 in a million!

(photo by Pat Gross)

Craig V. Marquart,

Office: 1 Office Drive, Bradenton, FL 34208

Phone: 941-746-7700

Fax: 941-746-6842

E-mail: bradencastle@verizon.net

Office Hours: M-S, 8-11 am

News from the office:

The contract with our lawn service company states...It is the re-

sponsibility of the resident to provide a 6" barrier around any

item, ornament, utility, skirting, shed, or vegetation that could be

damaged by string trimmers. The company is not responsible for

damage incurred from use of string trimmers in areas not pro-

tected by a minimum 6" barrier of approved edging material.

Invoices for our annual Home Owner Association fee will be

mailed soon. Fees for HOA, wet or dry dock, &/or parking are due

by January 15th.

B r a d e n C a s t l e

P a r k

Verle Gross

Quadruple Pinochle

Braden Castle Association, Inc.

WE‘RE ON THE WEB

BRADENCASTLEPARK.COM

B r a d e n C a s t l e

C h o i r

* All are welcome at Hymn Sings—

held on Friday @ 7pm in the Big Hall

* Choir practices are Friday at 9 am

in the Big Hall, new members are

always welcome (and needed).

Bicyclers wanted

* Wednesdays at 9 am all are welcome to meet

at the back gate for a ride followed by the

group driving to Ellenton for Brunch at

Poppi's right after they get back usually about

9:45 am. Bob Pier coordinates.

* Daily at 1:30 pm (2:00 Sunday) all are wel-

come to meet at the back gate for a 4 mile

bike ride ending on the River Walk. After a

gab session by the water we return back to BC.

Indiana Day January 22nd BH at Noon

P a g e 6 V o l u m e X V I I I I s s u e 3

Go Green: Place your email address in the can

in the office to receive your newsletter elec-

tronically. Your email address will not be

shared. Pat Grau

Ed Copus OH Jan

Catherine Greenwood IN Jan

Jim Wilson IN Feb

Dale Newton IN Feb

Ethel Austin IN 15-Apr

Milton McIntyre IN 15-Apr

Art Vandenbusche MI 25-Apr

Marge Ross FL Apr

James Abrams MI 7-Jun

Lee Carstensen MI 29-Jun

Eldon York IN 29-Jun

Dick Vondell MI Jul

Duwayne Mead MI Aug

Marilyn Harts IN Aug

Lowell Stuck MI Aug

Betty Bartrum IN 5-Sep

Carol McIntyre MO 11-Sep

B. Wanita Covalt IN 29-Sep

Bill Neff IN 10-Oct

Shirley Sankey IN 15-Oct

Margaret McKee IN 22-Nov

Henry Braswell VA 6-Dec

2013 Memorial List

Annie Holub needs help with

details for this year’s Memo-

rial Service list. Please review

the following information and

let her know (at 28 Braden

Castle Dr) of any additions or

corrections.

Watch the Board by the Office for events and

times that were not available in time to be in-

cluded in the newsletter. Check the back side

of the board for-sale or rent offerings.

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