The part-time school psychologist was stranded there Wednesday. Several of the school teachers commute from Shaw Island. Food service delivery may be problematic. Everyone contacted by The Journal commented on the good spirits of the islanders and visitors. Everybody is in good humor.
Islanders are pretty resourceful.
I think we'll be up to the challenge. It's kind of a Y2K drill. WSF will put the Hyak into full service. Currently it is idle in the afternoon due to crew scheduling limitations and a policy of using the boat for the busier morning and evening runs. WSF has contracted with Eclipse Charters to run a passenger shuttle between Orcas and Shaw Islands.