The INDEPENDENT, September 4, 2008
Any age is the right age to volunteer
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dition, such stress can usually
be addressed by actions such
as additional studying of those
spelling words or extra re-
hearsals for that presentation.
But for an older person fac-
ing problems such as deterio-
rating health, caring for an ill
spouse, a possible loss of inde-
pendent living, or waning finan-
cial resources, the stress levels
can be high, ongoing and often
impossible to make go away.
The result can be serious de-
pression, one of the most com-
mon health problems facing
older Americans today.
While many of the stress-in-
ducing problems of the elderly
aren’t easy to make disappear,
there are ways to manage
stress and reduce the negative
effects it can have on a senior’s
life.
The most commonly offered
advice is to live a more active
life. That usually translates as
more physical activity and a
more active social life.
Getting more exercise isn’t
difficult, but does require the
dedication to make it happen.
Creating a more active social
life, however, can be a chal-
lenge for many people. And
that’s where volunteering can
make a difference.
From big cities to small
towns there are numerous vol-
unteer opportunities. Some
may call on past skills, talents
and work experiences, while
others might allow you to learn
new skills. Often it simply
means being a helpful body
when assistance is needed. In
all cases volunteering provides
an opportunity to meet new
people, to help others, and to
feel more positive about your-
self – all great stress reducers
for anybody.
While getting started can
seem difficult, when it comes to
volunteering it’s usually easy.
A call to your local school, hos-
pital, YMCA, Red Cross, ani-
mal shelter or other non-profit
will usually provide plenty of
opportunities or suggestions.
And there’s online services,
such as VolunteerMatch.com,
that link volunteers to local non-
profit needs.
Volunteering is a great way
to stay active, be more in-
volved, and reduce stress, re-
gardless of your age. Find out
who needs your help today.
Source: American Counseling
Association
westerns filmed in Montana. He moved
to Vernonia in 1967.
In 1975, he married Karen. They
made their home in Vernonia, where he
raised horses and cattle before retiring
in 1985. At a later date, they moved to
Oakland.
He was preceded in death by one
son, Philip; and one daughter, Virginia.
Survivors include his wife; two sons,
Michael of Menomonie, Wisc. and Rod-
ney of Phoenix, Arizona; four daugh-
ters, Eleanor Savely of Birkenfeld,
Tania Lee of Sutherlin, Heidi Herbert of
Oakland, and Jamie Whitmore of For-
est Grove; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-
grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and
cousins.
Remembrances may be sent to 499
Lower Crest Road, Oakland, OR
97462.
Taylor Family Mortuary in Winston is
in charge of arrangements.
liott of Birkenfeld.
Survivors include his significant oth-
er, Charlene Leatherman; and a sister,
Melissa Lockwood McFadden of
Birkenfeld.
Remembrances are suggested to
the Residents Activity Fund at The Am-
ber Assisted Living, the Birkenfeld
Community Church, or Mist-Birkenfeld
Rural Fire Protection District.
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businesses, expanding cover-
age and willingness to assist
citizens in surrounding area,
leadership through windstorm
and flood, enhanced communi-
cation with citizens, agencies,
business community, and visi-
tors, as well as much more too
numerous to mention such as
my media articles like this one.
I will miss the positive things I
have been involved in for Ver-
TRIVIA ANSWERS
nonia but know that I will not be
that far away and will know I
have many friends and neigh-
bors who I can always come
visit. Sincerely proud to have
been your police chief for four
years and four months!
CARD OF THANKS
1. Herbert Hoover Memo-
rial Highway.
2. Astoria.
3. John Jacob Astor.
4. Abraham Lincoln and
Theodore Roosevelt.
5. Joe Loprinzi, television
fitness personality and long-
time athletic director at the
Multnomah Athletic Club.
6. Oregon grape.
I am writing to express my apprecia-
tion for the heartfelt support everyone
has shown and that was so generous-
ly accepted. Linda was loved by so
many; family members, lovers,
friends, and also by the community of
Vernonia. Her uniqueness was ex-
pressed and admired in more ways
than one… However, personally,
through my time of grief I just wanted
to tell everyone that shared their lives,
their time, and their hearts with Linda;
Thank you for your friendship and your
support.
Sincerely,
Terry Spaunhorst
dren, Russena Holmes and James
Ross Randolph, both of St. Helens,
Sherry Cupp of Redmond, Faren Rus-
sell of Crooked River Ranch, and Jan-
ice Randolph of Banks; one sister, Bon-
nie Earhart of Holden, Missouri; five
grandchildren; and seven great-grand-
children.
Remembrances are suggested to
St. Helens VFW.
Columbia Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
flower and vegetable garden. He volun-
teered at Banks High School for 35
years. In 2003, he moved to Beaverton
due to his health.
He was preceded in death by a
brother, Fritz.
Remembrances are suggested to
Helvetia Community Church, 11295
NW Helvetia Road, Hillsboro, OR
97124.
Duyck & VanDeHey of Forest Grove
was in charge of arrangements.
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Obituary
WAYNE WILLIAM CHAPMAN
Wayne William Chapman, 89, Hills-
boro, died August 12, 2008. A memori-
al service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Chapman was born May 18,
1919, in Folsomdale, Kentucky, to El-
more and Floy (Williams) Chapman. He
was raised in Folsomdale. He served in
the U.S. Navy during World War II. He
moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he
worked as a photographer for U.S.
Steel.
In 1951, he married Emogene V.
Barton. They made their home in Ohio
before moving to Gresham in 1986. In
Ohio, they owned and operated the
Pikeview Motel from 1971 to 1981.
They owned and operated the Treasure
Chest Gift store in Gresham. He moved
to Hillsboro in 2006.
He was preceded in death by his
wife; and a daughter, Cheryl Joy Chap-
man.
Survivors include his daughter, Car-
ol Ford of Banks.
Remembrances are suggested to
OHSU for Brain Injury Research, the
Oregon Wild, or the March of Dimes.
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
PHILIP EDWARD “SLIM” GALLATY
Philip Edward “Slim” Gallaty, 95,
died August 21, 2008. A memorial serv-
ice will be held at Sutherlin Christian
Assembly Church in Sutherlin on Sep-
tember 6.
Mr. Gallaty was born December 18,
1912, in Cylon, Wisconsin. He left
school after the fourth grade to help the
family. When he was 14, he started
working as a cattle wrangler, traveling
from Montana to Texas. He also worked
as a logger in Michigan, using horses to
move the logs. He served in World War
II. After the war, he worked in logging,
rodeos and as a stunt horseman in
DUNCAN “MAC” B. MCFADDEN, JR.
Duncan “Mac” Bruce McFadden,
Jr., 61, McMinnville, died August 19,
2008. A celebration of life was held Au-
gust 30 at The Amber, with Robert
Johnson, of Longview, officiating.
Mr. McFadden was born February
28, 1947, in Maryland to Virginia (Ven-
emann) and Duncan Bruce McFadden,
Sr. He was raised in Maryland until the
family moved to San Diego, California,
in 1957.
In the 1960s, he married Dorothy
Hood. They later divorced. While he
was in his 20s he was occasionally a
lead singer in a rock and roll band. He
refinished furniture. He moved with his
sister to Birkenfeld in 2000. He moved
to The Amber Assisted Living communi-
ty in Clatskanie, in 2005, and to McMin-
nville in 2008.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and a sister, Virginia Bruce El-
JAMES R. “RUSS” RANDOLPH
James R. “Russ” Randolph, 92, St.
Helens, died August 16, 2008. Grave-
side service and vault interment were
held at Yankton Hillcrest Cemetery in
St. Helens.
Mr. Randolph was born September
10, 1915, in Summers, Arkansas, to
James C. and Dora C. (Roberson)
Randolph. He was raised in Summers.
In 1941, he married Bertha Jones.
He served in the U.S. Army during
World War II. They made their home in
Arkansas before moving to St. Helens
in 1952. He worked at Kaiser Gypsum
for 25 years, retiring in 1977.
Survivors include his wife; five chil-
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WALTER E. TSCHANZ
Walter E. Tschanz, 86, Beaverton,
died August 17, 2008. Services have
been held.
Mr. Tschanz was born November 4,
1921, in Mountaindale, to Christian and
Elizabeth Tschanz. He was raised in
Mountaindale and graduated from
Banks High School. He lived most of
his life on the family farm where he
raised chickens and always had a
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