![](slaska53.jpg) The welcoming committee Donny Olson and crowd |
Before Donny arrives, several of the young kids have spotted the plane
and rush to the airport on their bikes or ATV's to be the first greeters
upon Jack's return home. Donny arrives and after an inspection of Jack's
airplane, we return to the Olson home to visit with the family.
The sign over Olson General Store says it all: "Grub, Guns & Gas". |
![](slaska54.jpg) Rhoda, Uncle Ted, and Jack Davis at the school (Andy is taking the picture) |
Jack gives a tour of the town and the school where he and Jennifer have
been teaching. We visit Donny's shed where Jack keeps his snowmobile and
we see an airplane engine (0-300 like Jack's, maybe) and some aircraft
instruments. I tell Jack it looks like a pretty good parts house for his
airplane. |
![](slaska55.jpg) Jack showing me the school's yearbook on the MAC |
At the school, he fires up the Macintosh and shows the school yearbook
that he and the students are working on. The school is named for Mr.
Olson, whose family has obviously been a positive influence to this area. |
![](slaska56.jpg) After the 4th of July celebration, it's time to head for Unalakleet, that's Maggie Olson & her children, Donny and "Sister" |
There is talk that the General Store may be closing and what will happen
then? Donny stays busy flying, Sister is moving to Nome, and Maggie says
she is doesn't want to run it anymore. After attending a short church
service, we head to the airport to fly to Unalakleet, which will be Jack
and Jennifer's new home. |