Election 2002: Republicans Spread The Praise
Anthony Gadson
PLYMOUTH � The Repub-lican winners were both happy for their victories and grateful to the people that helped get them elected.
�I�ve received so much support,� first-time candidate Betty Engel said about the help from her team. �We worked real well as a team. It was planned very well, and the chairmen did a great job.� Engel was able to win in her race for Marshall County Recorder.
Marshall County also had its youngest winner on Tuesday, when 19--year-old Mindy Relos defeated Shirley Patten as Cen-ter Township Assessor. �It was a great feeling,� Relos said about her victory. �I�m thankful that it is over. All the candidates were great and really took me in.�
Marlene Mahler ran unopposed for Union Township Trustee and was elected to her second term. �I�m very pleased to serve another four years in the township,� Mahler commented.
Marshall County had a 49.3 percent voter turnout and Republicans were thankful to the voters.
�It�s outstanding. I�m overwhelmed with the precinct response,� County Commission John Zentz said after defeating James Berger for County Commissioner. �I can�t say enough about the Republican Party and all the ground troops that helped out.�
Dean Colvin will be starting his 17th year as Judge of Marshall County Superior Court No. 2. �I�m honored that the citizens have entrusted me and I look forward to the next six years,� Colvin said.
Bill Gee is also able to continue on Marshall County Council, where he is currently president . �I�m pleased to go on,� Gee commented, �it shows we�ve done a good job.� He is a former county chairman.
When some candidates were celebrating before the final tallies were in, Jan Fisher was waiting �til the end. �I was on pins and needles,� Fisher said about her mood, before being elected as Clerk of Marshall County Circuit Court. �They were trying to get me up and say a few words, but I told them �This fat lady�s not singing until the last vote is in.��
Don Morrison was also re-elected to the Marshall County Council and is excited to get to work. �I�m glad to be back on,� Morrison said. �We have a terrific council and it�s a good one to work on.�
Mike Boys was pleased to be reelected to his third term as Marshall County Assessor, while he is right in the middle of reassessment.
�I like the confidence the voters are showing,� Boys said about his re-election. I just want to thank my staff for all the help along the way.�
Judge Colvin was able to put the night in perspective, �It�s been an exciting night for the Republican Party.�
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