Today's Features

East Oldham sixth-graders competed in their annual soap box derby June 3, racing down the hill in front of the school at top speed in cars they built. Students learn a variety of subject matter in making the cars, teacher Rusti Morrison said. In math, they learn ratio and proportion in building to scale. In science, they learn about force, motion and friction. In language arts, they learn about reading technical writing. And in social studies, students chose a country they had studied before designing a brand and painting the car to market that brand.

Futurity First Insurance Group recently announced the opening of a permanent branch office in Crestwood.  

Futurity First is an independent insurance distribution organization specializing in the financial security and retirement needs of middle-income families, business owners and seniors. The company is opening community-based branches in selected locations across the United States.

Donna Gatewood, MD and Richard Hefner, DO, FAAFP, both board-certified in family practice, have joined Baptist Medical Associates Crestwood.

Dr. Gatewood previously practiced at Baptist Medical Associates Jeffersontown. Dr. Hefner was previously in private practice in Crestwood.

Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that provides fresh and frozen food items sold at about half the price to help people with their grocery bills.

Anyone of any income level can buy the food.

The $30 June box includes:

• 1.5 lbs. ribeye steaks (four 6-ounce);

• 2 lbs. homestyle lasagna dinner entrée;

• 2 lbs. beef and bean burritos (eight 4-ounce);

• 2 lbs. boneless/skinless chicken breast chunks;

• 28 ounces jumbo beef pattie entrée with gravy;