Hello folks,
I am a not from your family line, at least not that I am aware of. I
stumbled onto this list while reading my Genweb newsletter. It piqued my
curiosity because Nelson is where I grew up and spent my formative years. I
was curious to read and see if anyone that I knew was posting. I lived in a
small house that my dad built on the North side of the river across from
George and Phyliss Linder's place. Now you may recognize it as Butch
McDivitt's sporting goods store. It sits almost exactly on the spot where my
house stood. Jack Powers is my dad and he is still kicking although now
resides on Sommers Lane Road down almost to Williamson school. I moved away
from there in the late 60's while the dam project was all just talk. I seldom
venture home, but Nelson will forever be a fond memory. I remember John Lugg
flying over the Methodist church, where John Amundsen preached, on Sunday. He
always did barrel rolls and other neat things with the fighter (an F-102 I
think) that he flew. John's been gone for years, but his private Nelson
airshows were instrumental in my later joining the USAF myself and spending
over 20 years in the flying business. I knew his mom and Brother Tony also,
but haven't had contact since years ago when they had the little business in
Lawrenceville. The only Hazlett I can remember was a fellow named "Scoop" I
think. He was older than me and I seem to aquaint my memory of him with a
flashy red car for some reason. I remember Waddy Swan and his store, getting
my haircut for a quarter by Burt Riley, and working for Marion Croft and Sam
Egelston on their farms while growing up. I love my memories of Nelson and
appreciate your allowing me to share them with you. If I can be of any help
in answering questions about the area before the dam went in I would be very
happy to do so. Thank you again for your time.
Best Regards,
Bob Powers