The KU honor roll, a district fundraiser, information about a health care scam, ways to save money on utilities during the cold months and how to nominate residents for a public health award are all included in this week’s Good Neighbor.  

KU honor roll

The University of Kansas announced its fall 2024 honor roll. Students from Eudora are:

Caitlin Beets

Danny Campbell

Ceci Cottrell

Logan Cundiff

Justin Fawcett

Joshua Fortner

Chloe Heide

Melia Martin

Dylan Meier

Brant Miller

Tanya Miller

Norah Oehlert

Alex Pascua

Joselyn Pickett

Jayde Pierce

Connor Schmidt

Bailey Shoemaker

Morgan Spencer

Blake Steinlage

Madison Sullivan

Alexander Timmerman

Mallory Vickers

Sophie Whalen

Stella Whalen

Leah Williams

District fundraiser

The Eudora Schools Foundation will have its annual Give Day March 4. This is the fifth annual event with a 24-hour fundraising goal of $65,000. The money will support essential student basic needs, classroom grants and enrichment programs. Gifts of all sizes are appreciated and help support the district. 

The foundation will also have prizes for donors going throughout the day. Social media accounts will have more info on prizes. 

Early donations can be made by clicking here. 

Health care scams 

LMH Health is reminding the community to stay safe from health care scams. Local community members have received phone calls appearing to come from the health system asking for personal and insurance information. These calls are not from LMH, according to a recent press release. 

LMH Health said it communicates with patients through a variety of methods, including phone calls, text and email, but it’s good to be cautious. If you are suspicious of a call, hang up and call the clinic directly. 

Saving money in cold months

Atmos Energy is reminding residents how to prepare for cold temperatures and conserve energy. 

Here are some of the recommendations: 

• Never use an oven or a gas stovetop to heat your home

• Protect natural gas meters by removing snow and ice from the natural gas meters with a broom or brush. Never kick or chip snow and ice away with a hand object. 

• Make sure external vents for dryers and other natural gas equipment are clear. Blocked vents can lead to dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide gas. 

• Minimize the risk of frozen pipes. Leave faucets running at a trickle, leave cabinet doors open and close all doors and windows to keep heat inside. 

• Save money and energy by setting the thermostat to 68 degrees during the day and 58 degrees when away from the home. 

Public health award

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is calling for residents to nominate individuals who have gone above and beyond in promoting and advancing health throughout the county. Public health will recognize the winners during National Public Health Week from April 7 to 13. 

Nominees should demonstrate: 

• Work that goes above and beyond their regular job or organizational responsibilities 

• Efforts that have resulted in measurable and positive health impacts on others in Douglas County

The nomination deadline is due at 12 p.m. March 10. Nominations can be made at this link.

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