Frederiksted

Polly's at the Pier featured in the Des Moines Register. Lynn Hicks and David Elbert for the Des Moines Register wrote this article:

Steven Schawl, a former Des Moines designer, has opened a "coffee shop/Internet cafe/art gallery/design center" called Polly's at the Pier in Frederiksted, St. Croix. And he's ordering coffee beans from Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure in Des Moines.

Schawl used to visit Zanzibar's frequently and had trouble finding a comparable cup of joe when he moved to St. Croix two years ago. He has been ordering about 80 pounds a month but plans to increase his orders.

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Photo by Gavin Powell:
Residents were invited to enter photos for a chance to win the grand prize of $2,000 cash.

The winner of the contest was Gavin Powell.  His photo "Festival" was taken last year during the 2008-2009 Adult Crucian Festival Parade in Frederiksted.  The photo portrays a Hovesna troop member dancing to festive music.

Runner up was John Gordon.  His photo "Sunset at Sandy Point" portrays another of the west ends beautiful sunsets.

The winner of the ages 5-10 group was Jordan Swainson.  She photographed "Old Momma Tree Watching Over the Kids". Her photo is of a beautiful old tree overlooking the Frederiksted playground.

Other winners are Jai Thomas and Tristan Ewald.  Jai's "A Red and Green Mango" wins the ages 11-13 group and Tristan's "Island Time" wins the ages 14-17 group.

Image contest winning photos available here

By FIONA STOKES for the VI Daily News

Richards committed his life to serving his community. He served as Veterans Affairs director and district commander of the American Legion and was an active member of Our Town Frederiksted, Frederiksted Festival Organization and St. Patrick's Church.

Housing Parks and Recreation Commissioner St. Claire Williams said during the ceremony that the project was collaboration of his department, the Public Finance Authority and the Office of Veterans Affairs.

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Bill Kossler of the St. Croix Source, in rebuttal to a New York Times Article written by David G. Allan, explains in this St. Croix Source Article many reasons why St. Croix and especially Frederiksted deserve to be recognized.  Bill wrote that "Frederiksted, where the island's cruise ship pier is located, usually has a slower pace and more of the feel of being in a real Caribbean town rather than a place made just for tourists".

Kossler continued with his recomendations to affordable options in Frederiksted and St. Croix.

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You probably have seen this vessel off the shores of Frederiksted or perhaps even at the pier.  Ask anyone what it is and they'll probably tell you it's a research vessel studying the algae plume!

Actually, it's a live aboard dive boat made specifically for diving.  Her name is the Nekton Rorqual and she visits weekly from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Polly's at the Pier has so much going on!!  Owners Steven Schawl and Seth Wilcoxon recently opened their internet cafe right by the pier on 3 Strand St.  The new cafe is named after their English Bulldog Polly who sometimes makes personal appearances and is proudly displayed in a large portrait center stage above the service bar.

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Anthony Stevens and Akeem Stevens, Frederiksted lifeguards working at the Vincent Mason Jr. Coral Resort Pool, resuscitated a cruise ship tourist who experienced difficulty while swimming from a boat to the beach on Saturday.

FSTED.com recognizes the brave efforts of these two individuals who used their training and talent to save a life.  Their focus and commitment should stand as an inspiration to all.

Frederiksted and Sunny Isle branches now open Saturday from 9AM to 3PM.

FSTED.com received a long awaited facelift!  You could say it's part of the "Frederiksted Revitalization Project".

Stay tuned and check back often as we'll be added some really great features.

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"Speaking in Maine" - a public radio show - features a talk by Bill McKibben, Environmental Journalist and Scholar-in-Residence in Environmental Studies at Middlebury College. He spoke about the current global warming paradox at Bates College in Lewiston.  Click here to listen to the full audio (right click and select save file to download the audiocast.)  Originally aired April 14, 2009 on Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN.org)

This audiocast starts somewhat slow but please continue to listen to it's entirety as very interesting content follows.