Names, News and Notes

For those concerned about Julliette, the white swan that has recently been seen in a pond on the eastbound side of Route 60 and has become something of a local celebrity, her owner has reported that she is alive and well. Some residents took to Facebook last week to inquire about a bird that had apparently been struck and killed by a vehicle, distraught at the thought that the deceased bird was Juliette.

Ashley Welch posted on Facebook last week that the swan was fine and that the bird on the roadside was an unfortunate goose.

Welch, who owns the wedding venue Lakeside at Welch Estate, said the property’s expansive lake has been home to both Juliette and her mate Romeo.

Several weeks ago however, Welch explained, a lovers’ quarrel necessitated Julliette’s temporary move to the front pond.

“Her mate is currently running her off and the front pond is safest for her right now until the weather clears from predators,” Welch said. “She is the absolute sweetest and loves her heads of lettuce and cracked corn treats which she receives daily. Hopefully with warmer days we will get her safely moved back into the larger lake.”

Fire-Rescue Notes

Powhatan’s Company 2 recently celebrated member Rob Miller for successfully completing his EMT-B National Registry Test. The EMT program is approximately 154 hours of classroom plus clinical/practical ride time, which Miller completed in just over five months. Miller joined Huguenot just seven months ago, and is now working on his EMT Task book and patient contacts so he can become a cleared provider.

Powhatan County Fire Rescue held its annual awards banquet on Jan. 18, and several members received either a Life Save award or a Unit Citation for various calls. Among those honored were Tom Berry, Troy Blair, Daniel DeHart, Floyd Greene, Adam Jones, Tim Lawson, Luke Matthews and Nicholas Sears. Thanks to all for their dedication and commitment to keeping our residents safe.

The members of the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a second Stew Sale on Feb. 22, and are urging all to get their orders in quickly. To preorder stew, please visit https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/hvfd-stew-february—2025

Upcoming events

The Powhatan County Parks and Rec Department will be hosting the Cupid’s Carnival Dance Party from 6 -8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. The event, which will feature refreshments, carnival games, a DJ, a photo booth and more, will be held at the Pocahontas Landmark Center gym (4290 Anderson Highway). This is a family event for all ages, and admission is $3 per person.

For those dreaming of buying a home in Powhatan, Habitat for Humanity Powhatan will be hosting two upcoming free information sessions. The first session will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Greenbriar Baptist Church Hall (4731 Bell Rd.). The second will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, at Mt. Pero Baptist Church Hall (1530 Cook Rd.). Registration is required for these sessions, and a requirement for Habitat’s program is that a person has lived or worked in Powhatan for at least one year. For more information, email christyw@habitatpowhatan.org.

The Powhatan County Public Library will be offering a free Narcan training from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 15, offering participants the opportunity to learn how to spot the signs of an oversode and respond using the life-saving nasal spray Narcan. Each attendee will receive a Narcan to take home. The Powhatan Library is located at 2270 Mann Rd.

The library will also be partnering with Powhatan State Park on Feb. 15 for a Nature Journaling workshop. All are invited to deepen their connection with nature and stretch their creative muscles in this hands-on course. Participants will practice collecting and recording their observations of nature in various creative ways using paper and a writing utensil. This event will be held at 1 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room. Participants are asked to bring writing utensils, paper, and (weather permitting) a collapsible chair.