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Ryder and Tucker came prepared for their homeschool group’s encounter with the Crestview Living History Corps. The boys wore their own helmets, and Ryder had his knapsack on his back. You never know when Sarge might call a hike! It’s not often students can walk right up to a World War II soldier or nurse and ask about their uniforms, equipment or role in the war. But on Feb. 23, elementary to high school members of the NWF Share homeschool coalition got to do just that at the Crestview History Museum.

A Holt resident wanted on charges of aggravated assault, firing missiles into an occupied conveyance, and discharging a firearm in public tried to run from an attempted warrant service March 7 but was ultimately captured, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Hunter Carmichael, 21, was taken into custody March 7 after a tracking operation involving K9 units from the Florida Highway Patrol, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, and Okaloosa Correctional Institution.

Rookie state Rep. Joel Rudman, who just started his first regular Legislative Session, announced the filing a new medical bill designed to close an insurance loophole that most Floridians were probably unaware of. Rudman, a doctor with a practice in Navarre, filed House Bill 1335 on March 3. The proposed bill would prohibit insurance companies from taking money back from providers and hospitals after a service had previously been properly authorized for payment.

A commander with Hurlburt Field’s 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron has been demoted after being arrested Feb. 18 in Shalimar. Collin Charlie Christopherson, 37, of Niceville, is charged with driving under the influence (DUI), hit and run and a moving traffic violation for reckless driving resulting in damage to property or a person. The Shalimar Police Department responded to the incident involving Christopherson and made the arrest.

The Crestview City Council made it clear last week that they believe City Manager Tim Bolduc is doing a great job and they do not want him to go anywhere. After filling out surveys earlier in the month, the City Council finalized its annual review of Bolduc at its meeting last week. Based on Bolduc’s review, city staff had recommended the council approve a 6% pay increase for the city manager. After first being encouraged by Mayor JB Whitten, the council approved a 10% pay increase for Bolduc.

It takes more than mastering the skills in a martial art like Taekwon-Do to advance to the next belt level. As students at the Gordon Martial Arts recent advancement ceremony proved, dedication is also required.

The five candidates for black belt spent many an arduous hour perfecting their craft — and that was before they tackled the belt test. One challenge they faced was that academy owner Master Tom Gordon and his instruction team don’t hand out gimmes.

At its Feb. 22 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to require the possession of a descending device or venting tool that is rigged and ready for use on board a vessel when harvesting or attempting to harvest, including catch and release, of reef fish in state waters.

The Okaloosa County School District is raising money for different schools’ sports teams, clubs and student organizations while giving the public an opportunity to drive home with a 1956 Chevrolet Belaire.

Community advocate Larry Kline, who has donated antique vehicles to local nonprofits for fundraising opportunities, has donated a 1956 Chevrolet Belaire to the school district.

Triple B Festival is back and taking place in Downtown Crestview for the 19th year. This year’s festival will include a day of festivities from noon until 6 p.m. March 25.

Colorectal Cancer

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a form of cancer that affects the large intestine and rectum. Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States and can develop without symptoms. For this reason, it is important to stay on top of your colon health. Colon cancer develops when cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. Colorectal cancer usually begins as a growth on the inner lining of the large intestine, but it is preventable and highly curable if detected in early stages.