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A two-time Olympic medalist is teaching archery in Apache Junction

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Archery program publicity photograph; not documentation of the scheduled class. Image source: Apache Junction Independent

Rick McKinney, a four-time USA Olympian and two-time Olympic silver medalist with nearly 50 years of coaching, teaches archery lessons for ages 8 and up on Saturdays, Nov. 7 to 28, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds overflow lot, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd. The four lessons cost $60 and bows, arrows and accessories are provided, the Apache Junction Independent reports. Register through Apache Junction Parks and Recreation, 480-474-5240.

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