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Instructor Kevin Comeau, of Hartford, Vt., works with Mia Montas Antigua, 5, of Lebanon, N.H., on her technique during the Saturday morning Kids Karate class at White River Budokon in White River Junction, Vt., on May 13, 2017. The school opened in its new location earlier in the month after moving from the nearby Tip Top Building, its home for the past 15 years. (Valley News - Geoff Hansen) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

Recreation Notebook: WRJ Martial Arts Studio Relocates

by Jared Pendak Valley News Staff WriterMay 15, 2017

Woodstock senior Madison Schulz runs down a ground ball during practice on May 12, 2017 in Woodstock, Vt. (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

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Two Good Legs to Stand On: Knee Injury No Obstacle for Wasps’ Schulz

by Jared Pendak Valley News Staff WriterMay 14, 2017

Enfield Center native Steph Maheu sails on Team Sistership's sailboat while competing in the Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race in California in late April. Team Sistership, comprised of all women over 50, are now preparing for next month's 750-mile race to Alaska.

Enfield Native Reinvents Herself on the Water

by Jared Pendak Valley News Staff WriterMay 11, 2017

Andrea Gilmore, of Lebanon, left, watches her personal trainer, Erin Buck, also of Lebanon, demonstrate an exercise with a new upright rowing machine at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center on Friday, May 5, 2017, in Hartford, Vt. The Upper Valley Aquatic Center opened a new fitness space and is in the process of more renovations. (Valley News - Jovelle Tamayo) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

Upgrades at UVAC Taking Their Shape

by Jared Pendak Valley News Staff WriterMay 8, 2017

Tom LeBrun, a martial arts instructor at River Valley Club, left, demonstrates self-defense techniques with Mick Hansen, another trainer at the club, on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in Lebanon, N.H. LeBrun founded the American Combatives program in 2009 and recently became certified by the World Headmasters Sokeship Council. (Valley News - Jovelle Tamayo) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

Self-Defense Instructor a Certified Martial Arts Master

by Jared Pendak Valley News Staff WriterMay 3, 2017

New Lebanon High field hockey coach Amanda Valliere. (Valley News - Tris Wykes)

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Former Raider Returns as Field Hockey Coach

by Jared Pendak Valley News Staff WriterMay 3, 2017

Derrick Stearns, of Bradford, Vt., asks his daughter Leah Stearns, 2, if she would like to get out of his car on April 29, 2017, at a car show in West Lebanon, N.H. Stearns races the coupe at Bear Ridge Speedway. Checking his phone is Mike Gusha, of Bradford, a member of the car's pit crew. This will be the track's 50th season. (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

Bear Ridge Stays the Course as 50th Year Arrives

by Jared Pendak Valley News Staff WriterApril 29, 2017

Cancer survivor Mavis Murray, of Lebanon, is now an inspirational spinning instructor at CCBA. Murray leads a class on April 26, 2017 in Lebanon, N.H. (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

CCBA Instructor Keeps Them Spinning

by Jared Pendak Valley News Staff WriterApril 27, 2017

John Taylor, the Upper Valley Trails Alliance, trail programs director walks a potential addition of the King Arthur Trail in Norwich, Vt., on March 8, 2017(Valley News - Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

Walking Away: Upper Valley Trails Alliance Programs Director Steps Down

by Jared Pendak Valley News Staff WriterMarch 20, 2017

Former Hanover High hockey players, from left, Eliza Laycock, Delia Nahabedian, Kelly Brigham and Matti Hartman congratulate current players Cici Barton, left, and Maddie Lyons as they leave the ice with their NHIAA Division I girls hockey championship hardware in Manchester, N.H., on March 11, 2017. Hanover defeated Exeter, 3-1, for their eighth straight title and the ninth in the past decade. (Valley News - Geoff Hansen) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

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Hanover Delivers Payback, Wins Girls Hockey Title

by Jared Pendak Valley News Staff WriterMarch 11, 2017