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Muzzle-loading marksman Newnan resident continues mastery of historic firearms by winning third national title
When Newnan resident Clint Richmond picks up a rif le, it’s almost like he is stepping back in time. The University of West Georgia graduate became the nation’s top muzzleloading rif le competitor with several titles on his shooting resume, and he proved it after compiling the top score in 25 regional events among 727 other shooters to win his third national title. Members of the National Muzzleloading Rifle Associ at ion shoot at ta rgets from distances of 25, 50 and 100 yards using pistol and Revolutiona r y a nd Civil War reproduction muskets. Richmond has been dominating the sport for several years. “I was introduced to the sport by a friend who had been competing for several years,” he said. “It’s just a sport I enjoy.”
According to the NMLRA’s website, the organization exists to promote, support, nurture, and preserve through recreational, educational, historical and cultural events such as competitions, gun making, safety, historical re-enactments, ex h i bit s , mu s e u m s a nd other gun related programs. “We don’t dress up from that period, but we shoot historical period guns,” he said. “There is a lot of fellowship and friendship.” R ichmond’s weapon of choice is a Kentucky long rif le, which requires keen eyesight. “If you have seen “The Patriot,” those are the type of weapons we shoot,” said Richmond of the 2000 film starring Mel Gibson. The award is calculated by placing the top 10 in various categories from events held a rou nd t he Un ited States.
Newnan resident Clint Richmond outshot 727 competitors of the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association while becoming the national champion for the third time.
Richmond placed first in the Offhand Championship, first in the Flintlock Championship and third in the musket and pistol championship, seventh in the Hunters Championship. In addition to dominating Georgia competitions,
R ich mond has a lso captured state titles in Alabama, South Carolina and Louisiana. Richmond is a member of the Griffin Long Rif les team, and helped lead that squad, which includes his father, Haskel, Larry Hand
a nd B i l ly Tow n s end to a N M LR A Cha r ter Club championship last year. Richmond has set several national records along the way, and still holds marks i n t he 5 0 -ya rd of f h a nd match and the 50-yard muzzleloading match.
Pre-kindergarten registration continues through Friday
By W. WINSTON SKINNER winston@newnan.com
R e g i s t r a t i on for pr e kindergarten classes will start Monday at schools in Coweta County. “ Pa rent s who w i sh to secure a spot for their child in 2015-16 Coweta County School System pre-kindergarten classes will be able to do so at their child’s district school through Friday, March 20,” said Dean Jackson, the school system’s public information officer. D u r i n g t he t wo -we ek period, parents can apply for a spot in the limitedspace P re -K cla sses for the upcoming school year. Pre-K application ends at noon on Friday, March 20, and drawing for spots will be held at schools at 1 p.m. on March 20. “Parents do not have to be present for the drawing in order for students to be selected into the program,” Jackson said. To apply for a spot, parents must visit their child’s districted school a nd show proof of eligibility to register. Proof includes:
• t he c h i ld ’s or i g i n a l birth certificate. • p r o of of r e s i d e n c y. This can be an electric bill, an apartment lease or a house contract. “ Pa rent s m ay apply on ly at t he school that serves their legal address,” Jackson said. • t h e c h i l d ’ s S o c i a l Security card. • photo identification.
“Children must be four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2015, to be eligible for next year’s prekindergarten,” Jackson said. Parents can call 770254-2820 to inquire about which elementary school district serves their home. Unlike other elementary school grades, there are a limited number of pre-K classes in Coweta schools. “If more than 22 students apply for an available pre-K class, the school must hold a lottery drawing to determ i n e pl a c e m e nt i n t h e class,” Jackson said. The first 22 students drawn will be awarded a spot in that school’s class. “The remaining names will be placed in order of
draw on a waiting list for that school in case spots in the class open later,” Jackson added. Elementary schools will accept pre-K applications for el ig ible st udents on Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during March 9-19 and from 8 a.m.-noon on March 20. Parents of students who get a space in one of the classes will be notified via contact inform ation prov ided on t he application. After the March 20 lottery drawing, parents will be able to formally register t hei r ch i ld for 201 5 2016 pre-kindergarten at the Central Registration Office, 167 Werz Industrial Drive. Registration will be held on different weeks at the Center, depending on which elementary school a child will attend. Early registration for new kindergarten students will be held separately in May. T he Coweta Cou nt y School System has served four-year-olds through the Georgia’s Pre-K Program for more than 20 years.
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The guns he shoots for these contest are designed by his father. Richmond holds a degree in Geography and he currently works for Coweta County where he runs the Geog raph ic In formation Systems Department.
DIY after school snacks let kids push their creative limits. One way to get creative is using favorite breakfast cereals in familiar types of recipes for a whole new taste. For example, a lightly sweetened corn and oat cereal such as Honeycomb has a one-of-a-kind playful shape that makes it an instantly
recognizable and flavorful addition to treats. You can go simple with a snack mix such as this Monkey Munch, or even give muffins a playful and unique twist, as with these Cereal Muffins. For these and more recipes ideal for cooks in training, visit www.postfoods.com.