THANK YOU

   We would like to thank everyone for your prayers, cards, gifts, food, and get well wishes when I had my aorta bypass in Billings.

   Also to Cliff, Jerry, Don, Daryl, Ardy and Danny for helping with harvest and to my sister, Kathy, and our three sons and their families for coming to Billings.

Thanks,

Faye Johnson

Senior Companion Needed

in Westby Area

Do you wish you could make life a little better for some of your neighbors? Think about becoming a Senior Companion.

Senior Companions are 55 years and older who volunteer their time to help other adults maintain their independence. Things Companions may do for clients include taking them shopping, to doctor appointments, to meals out and social activities, help with reading or writing, or just visiting. Anyone over age 60 or any adult with a medical need can have a Companion at no charge - these services are completely free to clients.

Companions receive training and reimbursement for expenses. They also receive a small stipend, a “little cream check,” to help enable them to give their time this way. Their clients then know that they can ask without feeling they are imposing on anyone. Companions and their clients agree together what sorts of things the Companion will and will not do, and the Senior Companion Program helps them put it down in writing so everyone understands what is expected.

Companions (not clients) must meet income guidelines. This year someone in a one-person household can have an annual income of $21,650 or less; for two people in a family the limit is $29,140 and the limit grows along with family size. Medical expenses, including health insurance, can be deducted from income amounts and resources (money in the bank or property) are not counted at all. Stipends do not count as income for other programs or benefits the Companion might receive.

Funding is provided by a federal grant that is administered through Action for Eastern Montana for seventeen Eastern Montana counties and is directed by Karen O’Dell, whose office is in Sidney. The Public Health Department in Plentywood serves as a “Volunteer Station” that oversees the work of Companions in Sheridan County. Please call Vicki Ruby for more information at 765-3412.

"Westby vs Vegas 2010" UPDATE

 Monte Solberg has sent the following information on the Westby reunion to be held in Vegas, March, 2010.  Monte may be contacted at msolberg@lewistowninsurance.com or 800-597-7134, cell phone 406-350-5458   The first day we have reserved is Friday, March 19, 2010.  We have space saved through Sunday, March 21, 2010 at two hotels. The Vdara is the base hotel where we will be having any group events, it is just opening this October and is REALLY nice! The Monte Carlo is next door about five minutes away and has better room pricing.  Deadline for room is Feb

VDARA Hotel Reservations

PHONE #866-745-7767, group name Westby10 

note the dates March 19, 20, 21, 2010 Or use this link to make online reservations: HTTPS://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=938&host=offer&code=westby10

To look at rooms or see the hotel go to www.Vdara.com    Room Rate is $239. Very Nice Rooms

MONTE CARLO Reservations

PH #888-529-4828   group code XWESTBYnote the dates March 19, 20, 2010 or use link below: HTTPS://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=MCH&host=group&code=XWESTBY

To find out about the hotel go to

   www.Montecarlo.com  

     Room Rate is $189.