10 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer
December 10, 2010
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PAP Test and Manicure Night at OPT
Options for Sexual Health would like to thank Jeanette Riches, Josie Streicek, Monika Budenholzer of Fusion Wellness Spa for volunteering their time at our PAP Test and Manicure Nights on October 18th and November 15th. The Options for Sexual Health is operated by a small number of devoted volunteers who give their time to help support people with concerns around their sexual health. There is always a clinic RN present (with qualifications to give PAP and STI tests, discuss and prescribe birth control and ECP (morning after pill) in addition to do pregnancy tests. We occasionally have a physician present for PAP tests, STI testing and follow up. Birth control is available at a lower cost than pharmacies and the visits are free for Canadians. OPT is a not for profit organization and therefore the fees are kept low for those that are without medical coverage or from out of country. Clinics are held every 1st and 3rd Monday from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. The clinic runs on the following Tuesday when there is a statutory holiday on the clinic Monday.
By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff An Invermere hang-gliding enthusiast has been chosen to represent Canada in next year’s Red Bull XAlps; a gruelling adventure race across 850km of the European Alps by foot and glider. Max Fanderl and his partner Penny Powers will undertake this intense race as a team, with Max hiking and gliding the course with minimal navigational and gliding equipment, and Penny bringing all food, clothing and supplies by foot and road. Only 30 athletes are chosen worldwide for each X-Alps, which is held every other year from Salzberg, Austria, through the Alps to Monaco, France. “The whole race is so unique, it cannot compare to anything,” said Max, who will compete in the race, which begins July 17th, for the third time. “I think what makes it so interesting is there are so few people doing it. You cannot pay to get in, you have to be selected. We are very proud to be back in.” Max was introduced to the competition when the 2007 Canadian athlete, Josh Briggs, dropped out due to injury. With only eight weeks to train, Max took his place and struggled in his first X-Alps outing, but returned two years later, with Penny, to claim 13th place. He has already begun a thorough training regime in the hope of claiming a finish in the top 10. “I’m thinking now I could be in the top five contenders if we work consistently,” Max added. “Last time I was in the top ten with 48 hours to go, we made a safe decision on the route and it cost us a couple of places, but we learned a lot.” The X-Alps organizers pick the top 30 applicants, with the highest level of flying expertise and physical fitness, to take part. Countries are not guaranteed a spot and are only represented if they have a strong
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Max Fanderl and Penny Powers, pictured with their children, Katia and Erik, have just been selected for the gruelling 2011 X-Alps race. Photo by Kate Irwin enough team. Since discovering last month that they were chosen, Penny and Max have started preparing physically and mentally, and planning their route. Athletes must pass through eight check points on their way, choosing a route which allows the most flying time. Personal trainer and nutritionist Penny has created a training program, which has already started with on-mountain training at Mount Swansea, yoga and gym workouts and practice flights. “The challenge of this race is there might be hiking for up to ten hours a day, plus flying for four to six hours,” Penny explained. “It’s the ultimate challenge: you do everything yourself, physically, mentally and emotionally, with nobody telling you what to do. You soon find your strengths and weaknesses.” To follow Max and Penny’s preparation for the 2011 X-Alps visit, www.flyingmax.com
If you want to give back to your community this holiday season, the Columbia Valley Community Foundation has gift cards available at Kootenay Savings in Invermere and Full View Curtains in Radium.
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