Garfield County High School - Remuda Yearbook (Jordan, MT)

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Engdahl governs the city City The city of Jordan has a popula - tion of 482 according to the 1980 cenus. These people live in 241 residences. Five people form the city government. Heading city gov- ernment is Mary Ann Engdahl as mayor. She is helped by four councilmen; John Gibson, Al Johnson, Robert Johnson, and Tom Ryan. They appointed the city clerk, Carol Watson, and the city engineer. Rocky Nelson. The people of District 1 have elected two other city workers, Justices of the feace Martin Barnes and Gladys Stanton along with the mayor and the council- men. The city is responsible for streets, water, sewer, police protection, fire protection, and upkeep on the one and one half parks that are city property. The volunter fire department has 26 active members. Jim Gibson is the Fire Chief with Rocky Nelson as assistant. Daryl Turner is the secretary treasurer. (8» V.FTV, HALL JL 23

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Cremer wins third term as Sheriff The citizens of Garfield County ate. pretty law-abiding so not too much trouble ever arises. But just in case there is trouble, Garfield County is backed by strong law enforcement. Nick Murnion became our county attorney January 1, 1979,, after grad- uating from University of Montana in Missoula. Nick is in charge of prosecuting law-breakers and if there are any civil problems, Nick can issue his opinion. He represents the commissioners and the school districts. Garfield County's sheriff is P. T. Spud Cremer. Spud has been sheriff of the county for eight years. Previously, he was a stock inspector for the state, a position which he held for fifteen years. Joyce Ryan, the sheriff's dispatch - er, answers the radio, phone and CB. Bob Duke Speer, the Deputy Sheriff, got triggered into law enforcement because his dad was in it. Duke acquired most of his training in Glasgow and some of it from Clancy Rich. One person that high school stu - dents are always on the lookout for is Milo Aasvid, the Highway Patrolman. If you do get stuck with a ticket, the person to see then is the Justice of the Fteace. Gladys Stanton is the Justice of the Eteace 1 and also the city judge. Gladys has worked for the county and the city of Jordan since July 1, 1981, after Helen Dun- ning passed away. Justice of the Fteace 2 is Mar- tin Bames who was appointed to his position in 1971 after C.F. Wilson died. Both Justices of the fteace attend a J. P. seminar twice a year. Other people who enforce the law in Garfield County are Fran- cis Joyce, the Brand Inspector, and Bemie Hildebrand who works as a game warden during the hunting seasons. Rocky Nelson is a temporary city marshall. 22 Law The county jail, a good place from which to stay away, was built 1951. Al Johnson is a part- time jailer. An average of six people spend some time in the jail each year. Clockwise: P.T. Cremer, Nick Murnion, Duke Speer, Gladys Stanton, Martin Barnes, and Joyce Ryan.

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MEDICINE Iri Stanton Chairman Calvin Thomas Adonna Colvin Vice -Chairman sec. Treas. HOSPITAL BOARD April Milroy Clifford Highland Garfield County's first hospital as it stands Medicine in Gar- field County can be traced down through the ages, the Indian medicine man, the midwives, and finally 'the doctors. The first known doctor to live in Gar- field County was a man called Dr. Baker. He stayed until WWI broke out. After he left to join the army, Dr. Carroll became Gar- field County’s new doc- tor. He stayed until about i923. Dr. B. C. Farrand was the first doctor to stay for any length of time . in Garfield County. He came here in 1925. Fife was Garfield County’s doc- tor for 57 years, retiring in 1972. The first hospital was built in 1925, at a cost to the taxpayers of about $30,000. Later, af- ter the new hospital was completed in 1952, it was turned into a private rest- •home. It was finally closed down September 5 of this year after serving the peo- ple of Garfield County for nearly 55 years. After Dr. Farrand came a succession of men, Dr. Obie, Dr. Ling, .and Dr. Savic, none of them stay- ,ing very long. For a white today we tiad no doctor but de- pended on Miles City for any medical aid. Dr. Hemingway came in 1977 and .has been our doc - tor for nearly 6 years. On October 23, 1982, a hospital Benefit Auction was held under the 24