By Shannon
Olson (My loving wife)
I would like to take a minute to tell you about myself and my friend, my
husband Shawn. I started working in JcPenny’s in Southlake mall just
before Christmas of 1989 and that is when me and Shawn first met. Short time later
I asked him to go bowling with me and a friend that was Feb. 16th
1990 he always reminds me of the date, because he told me he was going
to ask me out 2 days earlier (Valentines Day). Since it was a slow
day I went home early, while he waited at the time clock for me. Two
days later I came in to work and asked him he if he was busy later tonight because
a friend and I were going bowling later.
Shawn agreed of course after
a short time dating I asked him to goto my high school prom with me. We
dated for the next 4 years before we were married . The night of our
wedding rehearsal we were notified that we were approved for our first house. We found a
house where Shawn grew up at in Valparaiso and we have been here
together for 14 years now. Once we thought about moving but instead we
decided to just remodel, not sure if you can actually call putting a
whole 2nd floor remodeling. We worked all our evenings and
weekends together making it happen, our families helped a lot with this
huge adventure right along with us. Both our families help each other as
much as they can, don’t think we would be were we are today without
them.
Shawn has done many jobs to support his family like working for
Valparaiso Street Dept. for several years when we were first married.
Then one day he got the chance to work as an auto technician they were
doing a apprenticeship, Shawn went against guys right from automotive
school. He took the job and did better working on the cars than anyone
at the dealership could imagine. He continued to work on cars
for many years adding more and more certificates and degrees on just
about any car on the road he is certified to work on. The more
challenging of a problem the car has the more He enjoys figuring it out. It
doesn’t matter how many computers or sensors they add to the car he can
fix it!
Then little over 4 years ago Shawn got a chance to do what he
seems to really enjoy remodeling. His brother Bryan is a designer in
Chicago and after he and Shawn restored Bryan’s house, an 1880’s gray
stone back to its original glory. Bryan wanted Shawn to do his more
important jobs and all the final finish work on several of his projects.
Shawn came to me about starting his own business of finish carpentry and
remodeling. I think Shawn was more scared than I because he kept asking
me what I thought about the new job adventure before he would agree to
take on the new job and obligations. But I had total faith in him
since I knew he would always do his best and do what is right. Since I
have known Shawn he has always been a caring, supportive and down to
earth person who is willing to stand up for what he believes in and for
what is right. Maybe its because we both been very fortunate to have
wonderful supportive parents who have instilled in us moral values and
raised us in a faith based environment.
That is one of the many
reasons Shawn has decided to run for State Representative is to try to
make things better for our daughters future. I’ve heard so many people
say that their vote doesn’t count or why bother they are all crooked.
But the real thing is if more people took action and stood up for what
they believed in and we as a country wouldn’t be in such a mess. The
time is now for others to take notice and get involved, if not for us but
for our children our grand children. Just think what kind of future we
are
leaving them with How are they going to endure the future hardships and
the debt the politicians are putting on our backs. If you believe things
are out of control now; just think how bad they will get if we stand by
and do nothing.
I am asking for your support
so together we can make a change of fiscal responsibility,
lower taxes
and a smaller more efficient government.
Vote for my husband Shawn Olson for
Indiana State
Representative, then maybe you will know why I love him as much as I do!
Thank you for taking the
time,
Shannon Olson
By Kevin Groben
I have known Shawn Olson for
the past 4 years. As Shawn’s minister I have known him to be an honest
man always willing to speak the truth. He does not shy away from
telling you what he believes but he also does it in a respectful
manner. Shawn has been a great asset to our church. He is giving of
his time and resources. One time the water heater at our church was
going bad and not only did Shawn donate a water heater but he also
sacrificed personal time to install the water heater. He has been
willing to give of his time to assist others in our church with problems
such as dry walling a room or helping to tear down a garage. He has
also been instrumental in helping people to work through problems. In
the past Shawn has taken the time to help heal rifts between people in
the church. I think one of the things I admire a lot about Shawn is
that he is a problem solver. Shawn has the unique ability to examine a
problem, identify it, and then do what he is able to do in order to
solve the problem. He has always approached everything he has done in
the church with humility and he has never been one to draw attention to
himself. He has been a good friend who is always willing to listen and
he has a great sense of humor. Finally, what I admire most about Shawn
is his love for his family.
I believe that Shawn will
place the same amount of care and action to fixing the problems in this
state.
Shawn helps others not because he wants a photo op but rather because he
cares.
Vote for Shawn Olson.
Kevin Groben
Minister, Flint Lake Church
of Christ.
By Jonathan Hunter
A few months ago, I started
getting involved in local politics. I had moved to Valparaiso a few
years back to attend VU, but always saw myself returning home to Ohio
when I finished my degree. I got a job here, I decided to stay and I
have been out of college for a year now. With the decision to stay, I
wanted to look into the local political scene.
I met Shawn Olson through an
online group supporting Ron Paul and since our first meeting, Shawn and
I have become good friends. When I talk to him, he always has
interesting news and intelligent opinions. He keeps himself low-key,
but he always has something to say and good reasons behind it.
Although I don’t always agree
with everything Shawn talks about, he can give enough information behind
his thoughts that I can’t help but consider it. He’s very passionate
about politics and he has been for many years. He has volunteered for
all sorts of candidates, putting out yard signs, working the election
polls and fighting for the causes he believes in.
He has principled opposition
to tax hikes and government waste, and isn’t afraid to say what can be
cut. For example, in the proposed South Shore Extension, he has more
than a few ideas to cut costs down from $1 Billion so that the heavy tax
burden doesn’t crush us in Northwest Indiana. As the plans are today we
would be wasting your tax money on politically connected developers to
build next to the tracks!
Talk to Shawn if you get the
chance! He’s had so many interesting experiences in the political world
that helped make him who he is. He’s done many things including helping
to organize a union in addition too painting billboards for worthy
causes.
I am thrilled to have such an
intelligent and well-spoken man running for the Indiana House. He isn’t
just another political hack.
He’s Shawn Olson!
Jonathan Hunter
15 Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
