Familiar Faces of Astor and the St. Johns River
Annie and Jim Manitciolo ( 97 yrs, old-Oct. 2014) and ( Jim lived till 101 and Annie passed shortly after at 90)
Rachel Jackson, long time herbologist and naturalist now 82 years old. Moved here from Deland over 50 yrs. ago.
Lee Dunn (deceased)entertaining at the VFW first opened new building in 1990's with Robert Gustafson in background.
Harry with Grandson on the River. Harry and Wilma lived here ___yrs. Harry passed away 2013.
Larry Saul, with his first FAST Boat
Larry Saul 2012
Christina Lee ~ Darrell's Marina
Inga and Diana Watia at the Annual St. Hubert's Fish Fry 2011
James Powell, wife Kim and
Buddy Powell and little James Powell
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Bob Neilson celebrating 80th Birthday at Blackwater 2012
RIP Bob Neilson 2018 - The Toll House Cookie guy
Shiela Ormond at Ormonds Jungle Den with a fine catch 1950's
Joe and Cammell's old house on Highway 40.
Larry ,Patsy Tatum, Kathy Tatum
Lynn Schyler with Historical Presentation at the Pioneer Village
Bobby Hall and wife Dottie Hall (deceased 2013)
Robert "Sparky" with Lynn Schyler, former Librarian (deceseased 2012)
at Marjorie Rawlings Place in Cross Creek.
Gene and Helen
Mike Wells, former mail delivery and Carol at St. Huberts Annual Fish Fry
Bobby Peterson, Dad and brother '86
James Powell, Kim and daughter
RIP Brad VanHoose
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Marggie Stone wife of former Jerry Stone. Moved here from Indiana.
Gator Dan Ellis and Curtis Lucas taking out some Veterens for the day and show them how to catch gators.
Calvin and Mary Franks.
The BREAM CATCHER of Blue Creek
Slick Harrington, Astor
Denise McPherson ~ South Moon Fish Camp
Eddie Henish and Martha Hemsley
George and Harriett Waters
Tommy V., Blackwater yatch club, Party at the Glenn ....a Pirate at Holloween...always Fun with Tommy
tommy V. at his Astor "Stimulous Seafood Party" so much food.....always a wonderful time at Tommy and Sharons Home.
Brad VanHoose, son of LouAnn VanHoose, with his daughter. 2010
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Ann and Peepers Peterson
Arlene and Huey Saul
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Margret and Hubert Saul
Raymond Pike
Eileen Morgan - 93- at Blackwater Inn Annual "Holloween Party"
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Hugh Williams at Grant Bly House, Started the Eagles Nest off Alcoa Road in 80's . RIP
Randy McFarland and son
E.H. serving and protecting us for years...
Annie and Jim Mannescalco,
2013 at Annual St. Huberts Fish Fry. Jim and Annie never miss it !
Lawrene Yetter - Astor Mule
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Hugh Williams
Big Mac Robinson- Chef with Roy and Cricketts
Charlie Hastings
Jim Manascalco , Grand Marshall for 2014 Christmas Parade in Astor. Good Looking Guy for 97. Must be in the water here...
Timmy Sullivan
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Gator Dan and Glenn Hughes with the "Ax Man" production
Bob and Red at Happy Crappy fishing tournament, Astor 2014
Denise McPherson, South Moon Fish Camp, enjoying the water instead of the Bait store.
Mary at Tavern and Coyote Dance
Jim Bob and Sharon V.
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Mike "Smiley" Hurst with a huge Bass !
Don and Fran Emminger, Mike "Smiley" and family 2015
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Bicycle Bill- Who could forget this Viet Nam Vet ? riding his bike to jobs, doing great Carpenter work for many of us in the 90's and 2000. Lost Bill in 2008. Buried in Paisley, Fl.
Sparky & Shawn of Sparky's Restaurant with their Yearly Holloween Decorating and festivities
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Huck Thomas and Christine Lee Harnage with Trophy for Annual Christmas Boat Parade.
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Premo and Laurna at Moose Hunter's BBQ.
Primo RIP 2016
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L John Boat Jim Heitman, Glenn Hughes and Gator Dan Ellis
Three river muskrates
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Ann and "Peepers" Robert Peterson
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Raymond Hottinger, GREAT BBQ and his fine welding job of the BBQ Train. Hunter's BBQ
Wells Shannon and Trish at ASTOR MULE with Holloween Fun ! RIP Wells
Denny Asonbrook
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Oakey O'Laughlin, Pres., ACA 2015 +
Mike Saul and Tammy Jones, ST. Huberts Annual FISH Dinner.....
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2014 August Birthdays at the St.Johns River Historical Society, Inc.
(r) Carol Mayo-89 Rachael Jackston 85 - Hilma George Dillard -90,
Back row ) Jim Manniscalco 100, wife Annie 88
Wanda George & Husband
Bill Nordle receiving the 2016 Community Spirit Award Plaque from Former President of Astor Chamber, Leilani Harper Hutchinson, for his wonderful contribution to the Astor Chamber and all local Events. Bill-owner of Blackwater Inn Restaurant
Sue Harrelson, Birthday celebration at the Astor County Library, where she did so much work for her community !
JIM SHADY & SHEILA D. WITH ALVIN BARNETT ON THE RIGHT. MARK MACDONALDS RACE CAR SHOP.
BOB AND 'RED' AT POWELLS FISH CAMP, LAKE DEXTER 2014
Nancy Brand &Lucie Thirst Nurses at the 2014 Hunter's BBQ
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Postor Terry & Debbie Holland of First Baptist Church of Astor
Receiving the 2017 Community Spirit Award for all their wonderful efforts for Our Community, Good Cooking, and Hurricane Irma
L to R Jim "John Boat Jim", Glenn Hughes ( the Axeman series) and unforgettable, Gator Dan Ellis
ARLENE AND HEWEY SAUL AT ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Jim Biersack and Sharon at 2014 Hunters BBQ.
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Bobby Peterson, Dad and Brother with Happy Days Racing Car.
