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2B Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Appeal Tribune Should you buy trekking poles for hiking? RICH LANDERS THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW Trekking poles are modern versions of staffs that date back to Moses for eas- ing the way along difficult routes, catch- ing your balance and prodding the occa- sional sheep along the way. Although no longer used for parting the Red Sea, trekking poles that resem- ble cross-country ski poles are consid- ered essential equipment by many hik- ers looking to make their walks more ef- ficient and less stressful on ankle, knee and hip joints. I’ve also used them to probe brush ahead for rattlesnakes and to fend off ag- gressive dogs as well as one insanely food-habituated marmot in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. Some ultralight backpacking tents are designed to save weight by incorpo- rating trekking poles into their struc- ture. Critics point out that trekking poles are just another gear item to buy and pack around, and others question the cumulative impact countless carbide tip pokes will have in trails. But using trekking poles helps a hiker power up a hill with aerobic engagement of the arms and upper body. Then they help reduce the body-jarring impacts of descents. They’re a full-body deal. Dr. Meredith Heick, a Spokane, Wash- ington, rheumatologist (also my wife), recommends “Nordic walking sticks” or heavier duty trekking poles to some of her arthritis patients regardless of age. Many orthopedists also recommend trekking poles, especially to ease stress on knees. Dr. Heick also practices what she preaches by religiously using two trek- king poles on all of her hikes as a hedge against becoming a patient herself. For Christmas years ago, I bought her a pair of three-section trekking poles that could be telescoped to user height, shortened for uphills, lengthened for downhills and collapsed to fit in the side of a pack when not needed or in airline baggage for hiking vacations abroad. But the poles became hard to find when she wanted them because our daughters kept taking them for their hikes. Before the year was out, everyone in the family was happily outfitted with trekking poles. We’ve used them effectively crossing streams safely, pole-vaulting over pud- dles and checking the speed of snowfield glissades. Trekking poles have reduced the impact to my body from hundreds of trail miles covered in researching re- gional hiking trail guidebooks. I sometimes use only one trekking pole to leave a hand free for walking a RICH LANDERS/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW Spokane rheumatologist Meredith Heick practices what she preaches about lowering impact to leg joints by packing trekking poles to Europe for her 110-mile hiking vacation around Mont Blanc. dog on leash or when photography is a priority. However, using two poles is clearly better for upper body workout, reducing joint impacts and maintaining side-to- side balance. When bushwhacking or scrambling in talus where handholds are necessary, it’s often best to collapse the poles and at- tach them to your pack. “The first question we ask customers is what they will be doing with them,” said John Schwartz, who’s been study- ing, selling and getting feedback on trek- king poles for more than two decades as manager of Mountain Gear retail store in Spokane. “If they’re Nordic walking on con- crete and asphalt they’ll want poles with rubber tips for traction,” he said. Hikers heading to forest trails will need carbide tips. “The biggest change since we first started selling trekking poles is the dra- matic increase in what’s offered,” Schwartz said, noting that weight-wary hikers can find an assortment of ultra- light poles, usually at the price of less du- rability and more cost. Instead of fixed-length poles, Schwartz saidmost hikers prefer poles that can be adjusted for terrain. Most people start with poles adjusted to form a 90-degree bend at the elbow with the tip planted by the foot. “From there you might shorten for long uphills or lengthen for extended downhills,” he said. “You might even ad- just length for sidehills.” Avoid straight handles and opt for handles with ergonomic designs that are less fatiguing to the hand and wrist, he recommends. Most of Schwartz’s customers say cork handles are more comfortable to sweaty hands. Plastic handles don’t ab- sorb moisture and may be preferable in cool weather. “Most people aren’t aware that some poles have shock absorbers built in to the handles,” Schwartz said. “But once they try them, they quickly become fans.” Whether you chose poles made of alu- minum, fiberglass, carbon fiber or tita- nium, Schwartz said customers should expect to pay about $80 to $200 or more for good quality. “You can get trekking poles for $30, but don’t be surprised if they break or fall apart. The quality just isn’t there.” My good-quality poles have lasted many years. The paint graphics are mostly worn off, but even the old twist- ing expansion-nut length adjusters still work. “That’s old school,” Schwartz said, noting that adjustable poles nowadays use flick locks that are easier to use and more reliable. No more need for the pli- ers to twist frozen expansion nuts free, he said. Before trekking pole customers leave the store, Schwartz said Mountain Gear staff makes sure they know how to use them. “Cross-country skiers know how, but it’s not intuitive to everybody,” he said. “A lot of people try to use them as they would a crutch. You want to stride with them and swing your arms alternately as you would when walking normally.” With a little practice, trekking poles help orchestrate a hiker’s stride into a rhythm with additional points of balance to put away the miles more safely and ef- ficiently. State may miss deadline for Real ID compliance DIANE DIETZ STATESMAN JOURNAL Portland International Airport safety officials anticipate a chaotic scene on January 22, 2018, if Oregon doesn’t get a re- prieve from the federal government on its Real ID driver’s license require- ments. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MARION PROBATE DEPARTMENT In Re the Estate of LETIE MARY SHEPPARD Deceased. Case No. 17PB03967 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at 85 The Green Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyers for the personal representative, Jane Waters. DATED: June 21, 2017. /s/ Colin G. Andries _________ Attorney for Personal Representative Colin G. Andries Personal Representative: Jane Waters 85 The Green Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent, England Lawyer for the Personal Representative: Colin G. Andries OSB No. 051892 111 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 1940 Portland, OR 97204 (503)417-7777 colin@slindenelson.com Silverton Appeal July 5, 12, & 19, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICES POLICY Public Notices are published by the Statesman Journal and available online at w w w .S ta te s m a n J o u r n a l.c o m . The Statesman Journal lobby is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can reach them by phone at 503-399-6789. In order to receive a quote for a public notice you must e-mail your copy to SJLegals@StatesmanJournal.com , and our Legal Clerk will return a proposal with cost, publication date(s), and a preview of the ad. LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICE DEADLINES All Legals Deadline @ 1:00 p.m. on all days listed below: ***All Deadlines are subject to change when there is a Holiday. The Silverton Appeal Tribune is a one day a week (Wednesday) only publication • Wednesday publication deadlines the Wednesday prior LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICE RATES Silverton Appeal Tribune: • Wednesdays only - $12.15/per inch/per time • Online Fee - $21.00 per time • Affidavit Fee - $10.00 per Affidavit requested That’s the day that the Transportation Safety Ad- ministration will stop ac- cepting Oregon driver’s licenses as ID to board a plane if the state does not win a fourth extension on compliance with the fed- eral ID law. TSA checkpoints at PDX would be gridlocked if TSA document check- ers deny passage to a sig- nificant portion of the 23,000 travelers who move through the airport each day, Christopher Neal, the airport’s direc- tor of safety and security, told lawmakers recently. “PDX operations and security staff will pre- pare to manage a potential event in the terminal (on Jan. 22) as there will likely be a significant amount of confusion and anger among affected passen- gers,” Neal told lawmak- ers in written testimony. Congress adopted Real ID requirements for state IDs in 2005 in an attempt to thwart terrorists’ abili- ty to gain access to vulner- able places (flights, nucle- ar power plants) by using fraudulent identification. The law requires secu- rity features -- such as li- cense photos that can be read by facial recognition software -- and more rig- orous background checks for motor vehicle licens- ing staff and stricter- than-normal verification procedures for driver’s li- cense applications and supporting documents. Until now, Oregon re- sisted Real ID for a num- ber of reasons: cost, pri- vacy concerns and a re- luctance to cede authority to the federal govern- ment. On June 26, the Sen- ate reversed course ap- proving with a 28-2 vote removal of the ban and compliance with the Real ID law. Senate Bill 374 now moves to the House for consideration. Oregon officials have their fingers crossed that approval in the Senate and an upcoming vote in the House will prove to the federal government that Oregon is serious about OREGON DMV A sample Oregon driver’s license. complying and persuade Homeland Security to grant the state another ex- tension. If not, beginning Jan. 22, 2018, Oregonians wish- ing to board a commercial airliner or enter a federal building will have to bring along a passport because their state ID will no long- er gain them entrance. “Further extensions are in jeopardy unless Oregon can demonstrate a serious and significant effort to achieve full im- plementation,” Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena, told lawmakers June 26 as he urged passage of the bill. If the measure passes, Oregon’s Real ID license will be available in July 2020 at the earliest, ac- cording to the Oregon De- partment of Transporta- tion. ODOT’s plan is to con- tinue issuing its standard licenses but also issue Real IDs to drivers will- ing to pay a premium and provide additional docu- mentation proving identi- ty, residency, lawful sta- tus, date of birth and So- cial Security number. The agency does not have a clear idea how much it will cost to run the program or how much each driver who wants a Real ID will pay, accord- ing to state documents. The sum is uncertain be- cause the agency doesn’t know how many Oregon drivers will want the ID and the agency’s cost of doing business is coinci- dentally up in the air be- cause it’s embarking on a $90-million computer sys- tem upgrade and work process change. The agency doesn’t know, for example, how many employees it will take to do the Real ID work, how long it will take to scan in all the required documents or how long it will take to cross check each applicant with the required federal data- bases. The agency issues about 177,000 new driver licenses annually and 335,000 renewals each year. The Legislative Reve- nue Office estimated costs of $579,023 for 2019- 2021 to get the system up and running, but there’s no estimate for the ongo- ing costs. Ongoing costs would include the cost of background checks on new agency employees as they are hired and con- tinuing tolls for use of the federal data. The Oregon licenses would have to be rede- signed with a black star to signal Real ID compliance or a warning, saying “not acceptable for federal purposes,” on the stan- dard driver’s license. Oregon to date has had a love-hate relationship with Real ID. In 2008, law- makers took a first step toward the program by re- quiring drivers to supply proof of citizenship or le- gal presence in the United States. The next year, the Leg- islature passed the law that prohibited ODOT from complying with Real ID unless the federal gov- ernment covered the cost. Lawmakers were also uneasy about the civil lib- erties implications. The Real ID law requires ODOT to scan drivers’ documents and to hold them in a database for 10 years, which would create a major trove of personal data, according to the Oregon ACLU. Real ID could also be a step toward a national identity card system, the ACLU warned. If the Department of Homeland Security isn’t satisfied that Oregon is making “serious and sig- nificant” progress toward establishing Real ID, Ore- gon’s driver’s license will not be good for ID at fed- eral buildings beginning July 10 and for boarding commercial airliners be- ginning Jan. 22, 2018.
