tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-344863582024-03-23T15:37:13.186-05:00Eye On OshkoshLike the award-winning cable access program "Eye on Oshkosh," this site presents issues, opinions and news which affect people in Oshkosh and beyond.
We welcome story submissions and comments, however, please note that the opinions expressed herein are those of their individual authors and are not necessarily shared by others.
We offer links to other useful web sites, but, we assume no responsibility for any content on those sites.Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.comBlogger1669125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-18313159796712595932024-03-23T15:36:00.000-05:002024-03-23T15:36:10.387-05:00Eye on Oshkosh - Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff discusses City Issues...<div><span style="background: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;">On this episode of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz spends the hour chatting with Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff. Much of the discussion is on large, multi-family developments, TIFs and TIDs. They also discuss the recently-approved vehicle registration fee (commonly called a "wheel tax" by some); soon-to-be increases in water bills; applications for COVID money and how much money is left to disperse; the upcoming State of the City event; ways in which the City tries to be transparent and informative with the residents; how the City ensures city services meet all residents' needs; and more. Check it out here: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/seYO_omR0ik" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/seYO_omR0ik</a></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/seYO_omR0ik?si=7VLx_90e4YGfRoCv" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-46459958588414160482024-03-08T14:26:00.002-06:002024-03-08T14:26:53.340-06:00Eye On Oshkosh - Oshkosh Common Council Candidates Jacob Floam and Tom A...<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh host Cheryl Hentz and
citizen guest co-host Roxanne Rolph talk with two of the remaining candidates
for Oshkosh Common Council. They’ll get their opinions on what the City is
doing right and wrong; how they’d fix what’s wrong; their position on
affordable housing and how we can develop more housing that people with an
income of $50,000 to $75,000 or even less than $50,000 can afford; ever-rising utility
costs and more fees/taxes Oshkosh residents are expected to pay for road
repairs when those doing the most damage get off scot-free, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">You can watch the
show here, or by going to this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/EjFaFXMYr2k" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/EjFaFXMYr2k</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/EjFaFXMYr2k?si=1yxa-s9baY1YWz6M" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-44532635925843222822024-02-23T10:31:00.004-06:002024-02-23T10:31:53.548-06:00Open House for public at new Lakeshore Park Four Seasons Building<p> OSHKOSH, Wis., February 23, 2024 – The public and media are
invited to come and see the <span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">new Lakeshore Park Four Seasons </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Building on Tuesday, March 5 at an Open House from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Four </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Seasons Building is a new facility located on the east side of Lakeshore Park </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">at the north end of Punhoqua Street in Oshkosh, on the shores of Lake Butte des </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Morts and the Fox River, with access to the Oshkosh Riverwalk and Lakeshore </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Park. Its modern structure has high ceilings and glass walls to take advantage </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">of the stunning views from this location. It is available year-round and is </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">equipped with air conditioning and heat. The building has both interior </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">restrooms and exterior restrooms, and a wraparound deck area.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">The facility is available to rent and the space is well-suited for weddings, graduations, anniversaries, corporate functions, and other events. The large open assembly room accommodates up to 96 people seated. The rental includes the use of tables and chairs. Adjacent to the assembly room is a kitchenette that has a full-size refrigerator with freezer, counter space with electrical outlets, a handwashing sink, and a pass-through serving window.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">To rent the facility, please call the Oshkosh Parks Department at (920) 236-5080 or stop by the Parks Department at 805 Witzel Avenue, M-F from 8:00 am to noon, and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The</span>
Lakeshore Park Four Seasons Building is available daily from 10:00 am to 10:00
pm. The rental fee must be paid in full when making a reservation. Dates will
not be held until full payment is received. The rental fees are as
follows:<br />
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">RENTAL FEES (TAX INCLUDED)</span><br />
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">City of Oshkosh Residents Non-Residents</span><br />
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Weekdays: $ 236.25 $ 288.75</span><br />
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">*Weekends: $ 288.75 $ 341.25</span><br />
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Holidays: $ 288.75 $ 341.25</span><br />
<span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">*Weekends include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays</span><o:p></o:p></p>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-13281221451185051912024-02-16T10:17:00.004-06:002024-02-16T10:17:38.921-06:00Eye on Oshkosh - Winnebago Cty Br. 1 Judicial Race candidates Michael D. Rust and Eric Heywood answer questions<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl
Hentz talks with two candidates vying for a judicial spot in Winnebago County
Circuit Court Branch 1 this spring. Michael D. Rust and Eric Heywood, both
current Court Commissioners in Winnebago County, spend the hour discussing
their background and position on different issues facing them, if elected to
the bench this April 2024. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Besides their qualifications and experience, the
candidates field questions about justice and fairness in our court system and
what they’ll do to ensure it; how they’ll manage a very heavy caseload; what
they most and least like about their job as Court Commissioner; what reforms
they feel are necessary to our justice system; courthouse security, order and
decorum; and how they stay abreast of changes within the legal and court
system; among other topics. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A third candidate, LaKeisha Haase, is also vying for this
seat. There is a primary election on February 20, 2024, and one or both of the candidates
appearing on this show will go on to the general election on April 2. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">You can see the show here or by following this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/qn7L9W-NVvI" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/qn7L9W-NVvI</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For more information about this election or how to
register to vote, vote early, or get an absentee ballot contact your local
city, town, or county clerk or visit MyVote.wi.gov.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/qn7L9W-NVvI?si=caTeg8JazzxjioA2" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-17006339467822964652024-02-02T11:15:00.010-06:002024-02-02T11:19:46.800-06:00Eye on Oshkosh - Oshkosh Common Council Candidates Ulrich and Larson - taped 2-1...<div><p class="MsoNormal">On the most recent edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz talks with Kristopher Ulrich and Kris Larson, two of the five candidates running for Oshkosh Common Council in the upcoming April 2024 election. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The two candidates talk about why they're running for Council, and share their thoughts on development in the city and affordable housing, landlord-tenant issues, proposed vehicle registration fees, what they feel is working well in the city and what isn't, etc. They also discuss what experience they've had serving on other boards, commissions, or groups and how that experience will lend itself to their service on the Council, if elected. </p><p class="MsoNormal">There are three Council seats available this Spring, so three of the five candidates running will be elected to serve a two-year term. </p><p class="MsoNormal">You can see this show in its entirety here or by following this link: <span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <a href="https://youtu.be/TPVKeTNycJk">https://youtu.be/TPVKeTNycJk</a>. </span> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Anyone needing to register to vote or who needs more information about early voting, absentee voting, their precinct or voting place, etc. should contact either the City Clerk for Oshkosh, the Winnebago County Clerk, or visit myvote.wi.gov.</p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/TPVKeTNycJk?si=iQqnh3MEdIBUCRgd" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-42260056729495504582024-01-19T10:58:00.000-06:002024-01-19T10:58:28.819-06:00Eye on Oshkosh - Lake Butte des Morts Drive development, and Day by Day ...<div><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk90640229">On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh,
host Cheryl Hentz talks in the first segment with Kathy Brewer and Cheryl
Borchardt – two neighbors and concerned citizens – about a high-density planned
development of several different apartment buildings – 522 units in all – along
Lake Butte des Morts Drive. Their concerns are numerous, including what such a
project will do to their neighborhood and property values, the lake water
quality, and the fact that the current wildlife habitat in that area will be
threatened, possibly eliminated. They also have been frustrated with the lack
of notice the City of Oshkosh gave residents in the area, and how the Oshkosh
Common Council approved one plan, then basically undid that vote and approved
something they consider more invasive. <o:p></o:p></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the second
segment, Hentz chats with Molly Yatso Butz, executive director of the Day by
Day Shelter in Oshkosh about the current homeless population in the community,
how their new year-round facility is helping those in need, and how you can
help. You can see the show here, or by following this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/TkO8xAcsdEw" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/TkO8xAcsdEw</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/TkO8xAcsdEw?si=bNe00g2YWVkMHh1b" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-82971368723362690512024-01-12T13:20:00.000-06:002024-01-12T13:20:24.939-06:00City of Oshkosh declares a snow emergency<p> City of Oshkosh declares General Snow Emergency</p><p> </p><p>OSHKOSH, Wis., January 12, 2024 – The city of Oshkosh has declared a General Snow Emergency, effective Friday, January 12, at 12:00 p.m. The snow emergency will be in effect for all streets in the city of Oshkosh. In accordance with Section 27-33 of the Municipal Code of the city of Oshkosh, the snow emergency will remain in effect for 48 hours unless lifted sooner.</p><p>Snow emergency parking restrictions on city streets will be as follows: Friday, January 12, starting at 12:00 p.m., vehicles must park on the side of the street with even-numbered addresses.</p><p>On Saturday, January 13, at Noon, vehicles will be required to park on the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses.</p><p>The overnight “No Parking” restriction on all city streets from 2 a.m. – 5 a.m. remains in effect throughout this Snow Emergency.</p><p>The Oshkosh Police Department may authorize the removal, including towing, of vehicles parked in violation of Snow Emergency Parking Restrictions. The operator or owner of the vehicle shall pay the reasonable charges for moving or towing or any storage of that vehicle parked in violation of Snow Emergency Parking Restrictions.</p><p>City of Oshkosh Public Works Director James Rabe requests your cooperation during this snow emergency, “If you are able to safely move your vehicle to off-street parking, our plow drivers can clear the streets more efficiently and effectively.”</p><p>This Snow Emergency is subject to change based upon weather conditions. Please follow the City of Oshkosh Department of Public Works Facebook page for further updates to the snow emergency and weather announcements.</p><div><br /></div>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-15675850327347602942024-01-05T14:21:00.006-06:002024-01-05T14:21:43.414-06:00Eye on Oshkosh - K9 Handlers Medical Training, taped 1-4-2024<div><p class="MsoNormal">On the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz
talks with Lyn Schuh, one of the founders and operations director for the
Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin. This nonprofit is one of only a few such
organizations in the country that trains K9 handlers in law enforcement, firefighting,
EMS, the military, and anywhere else they might be, how to properly care for
their K9 partner – whether it’s just routine basic healthcare or a situation
where the dog is injured in the field training or on-the-job.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Most K9 handlers are never given training on how to care for
their dogs; they’re only taught the things that the dog is taught. So this kind
of training is essential to keeping their dogs healthy and as safe as possible,
especially if they’re in the field and the dog is injured and needs veterinary
treatment. Armed with this kind of knowledge, the handlers can provide initial
medical care for their K9 partner in advance of getting him or her to a
veterinary office or emergency veterinary hospital.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/7iSJ51f2rhE?si=Ql1OnELMersYItC7" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-77283953962978212292023-12-22T11:10:00.002-06:002023-12-22T11:10:27.436-06:00Eye On Oshkosh - City issues, Mark Rohloff and Steve Ghode, taped 12-21-2023<div><p class="MsoNormal">On the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz spends the hour chatting with Steve Gohde, assistant director of public works and the utilities general manager for the City of Oshkosh, and Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff about lead water pipes and the city’s need to inspect pipes in a large section of homes in the city. This is a free service and is being mandated by the EPA and the DNR. Gohde shared with viewers/listeners what some of the side-effects are from having lead contaminants in your drinking or cooking water.</p><p class="MsoNormal">To sign up for this free inspection, call the Oshkosh water department at (920) 232-5336 or sign up online at oshkoshwater.com.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> In the second segment, Hentz and Rohloff talked about a large water infiltration pipe significantly blocked by sediment and the city’s plan to clear that pipe ASAP. They also discussed housing development projects in the city, including one for low-income residents, and the end-of-the-year tax bills city property owners received earlier this month. You can watch the show here or by going to this link: https://youtu.be/Xw7kNz-05O4</p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Xw7kNz-05O4?si=LH61eMELF1KXIkLT" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-18873236439257732272023-12-07T22:18:00.004-06:002023-12-07T22:18:31.159-06:00Eye On Oshkosh - dementia and Fox Valley Memory Project taped 12-7-2023<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">On the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz spends
the hour talking with Mike Rohrkaste, Executive Director of the Fox Valley
Memory Project and Resource Navigator Kristy Millar. They share with the
audience how to recognize signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease; the various
stages of dementia; new drugs for the treatment of dementia, a new awareness campaign
the Fox Valley Memory Project has recently begun, support groups, and many
other topics related to dementia and Alzheimer’s. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light", sans-serif;">Approximately 6 to 6.5
million people in the United States are currently living with Alzheimer’s
disease and related dementias. Most are age 65 and older, but there are about
200,000 people under the age of 65 with younger-onset Alzheimer’s. With the
number of Alzheimer’s cases alone projected to rise to an estimated 14 million
people by the ye</span>ar 2060, this is one show you do not want
to miss. Watch the show here or by clicking on the following link: <a href="https://youtu.be/PM2PHJfRin8" target="_blank"><span style="background: #F9F9F9; color: blue;">https://youtu.be/PM2PHJfRin8</span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/PM2PHJfRin8?si=8c2MQvWuTlWm5b_C" style="background-image: url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PM2PHJfRin8/hqdefault.jpg);" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-87474463370868642422023-11-03T14:26:00.004-05:002023-12-07T22:14:36.820-06:00Eye On Oshkosh - State Representative Lori Palmeri, 54th Assembly Distr...<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh host Cheryl Hentz visits with
Wisconsin State Representative for the 54th Assembly District Lori Palmeri
about a variety of statewide issues, including the current record budget
surplus of $7 billion and the arguments over what to do with it; artificial
intelligence; the lawsuit currently before the state Supreme Court over
(re)districting of voting districts; gun control; legalization of marijuana;
etc. Watch the episode here or by following this link: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/34486358/8747446337086864242">https://youtu.be/YQ0UEXg29q0</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/YQ0UEXg29q0?si=8pkWy2Sak3Z4AbKz" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-81514741120483226262023-10-06T18:08:00.004-05:002023-12-07T22:15:55.512-06:00Eye On Oshkosh - Oshkosh Fire Dept Fire Safety and Prevention, taped 10-...<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">On this episode of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz talks with
Oshkosh Fire Department Chief Mike Stanley about fire prevention and fire
safety. October is National Fire Prevention Month and Oct. 8-14, 2023 is Fire
Prevention Week, so the timing couldn't be better to have this
conversation. The theme of this year's Fire Prevention Month is
"Cooking Safety Starts With You."<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in this country, and
nearly half of all home fires involve cooking equipment. Chief Stanley offers
tips on how to make cooking safer. The two also discuss how to put together an
evacuation plan in the event you would have a fire, and how to ensure that you
and your entire family, including any pets you might have, get out of the house
safely. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The Oshkosh Fire Department offers many types of services – many
geared toward children who may be interested in fire. They offer a complete
Public Education program for people of all ages. You can visit their website to
learn more <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/34486358/8151474112048322626">www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/fire</a>.
You can also visit the National Fire Protection Association at <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/34486358/8151474112048322626">www.nfpa.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Lastly, the department will come to your home and do a safety
check to make sure outlets aren’t overloaded, there are plenty of smoke and
carbon monoxide detectors available and in the proper places for maximum
protection. And if you live in Oshkosh and need smoke detectors or CO
detectors, you just need to call the department at (920) 236-5240.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">This is one show you won’t want to miss, especially with the
heating season knocking on our door and furnaces get turned on, as they are
another potential source of fire. Watch the show in its entirety here or by
going to this link: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/34486358/8151474112048322626">https://youtu.be/BRB9qMmd9cA</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/BRB9qMmd9cA?si=TDI-91HvSY2RdUZb" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-66239444005580296122023-09-21T22:39:00.004-05:002023-09-21T22:39:52.178-05:00Eye On Oshkosh - Senior Expo, Oshkosh Parks Department - taped 9-21-2023<div><p class="MsoNormal">On the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, Cheryl spends some
time chatting with Jeanne Tondryk, director of the 7<sup>th</sup> annual senior
expo at the Oshkosh Convention Center. This year’s theme is “Time of Your Life,”
and the expo will feature dozens of exhibits and seminars, free health screenings
and flu shots given by Walgreen’s staff. There will also be experts there to
give assistance with legal matters; doctors and healthcare facilities;
financial planners and insurance companies; home health care agencies; recreation
and fitness; retirement living and medical options; travel and leisure; and
other senior-related products and services. The event takes place on Tuesday,
October 3 from 9 am to 1 pm. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the second segment of the show, Hentz talks with Ray
Maurer, parks director for the City of Oshkosh. They chat about upcoming additions
to the zoo in Menominee Park and improvements to one of the walking trails in
the park; festivities and events for the upcoming holiday season starting with
Halloween; the opening of the new parks building and the Four Seasons building
in Lakeshore Park; and a variety of other topics.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can see the show here or by following this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/NwhwwKtz2xE" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/NwhwwKtz2xE</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/NwhwwKtz2xE?si=U6aKSPKGAMKv1MyL" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-14222932355923107732023-08-26T16:51:00.000-05:002023-08-26T16:51:01.837-05:00Eye On Oshkosh - Winnebago County DA Eric Sparr, taped 8-24-2023<div><p class="MsoNormal">On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz chats
with Winnebago County District Attorney Eric Sparr about the work his office
does: how many attorneys are in the office, how many cases they handle in a
year's time, how the current shortage of defense attorneys affects their own
caseload as prosecutors; and what some of the county's alternative and/or
diversion programs are and how people qualify for such a program. They also
discuss how long Sparr has been in the DA's office and his desire to run for
office when his current gubernatorial-appointed term expires.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">See the show here or by following this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/W3nMP1uxzpU">https://youtu.be/W3nMP1uxzpU</a> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/W3nMP1uxzpU?si=VCwGlhB8ZhtP0I19" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-68441934921250170532023-08-03T22:08:00.004-05:002023-12-07T22:16:52.318-06:00Eye On Oshkosh - Oshkosh Area Humane Society - taped 8-3-2023<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz visits with
Cheryl Rosenthal and Ieva Engel from the Oshkosh Area Humane Society.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">One of the things discussed is the shelter’s upcoming annual Walk
for the Animals on Saturday, Sept. 16, the theme of which this year is “Light
Up Their Lives.” With almost 100% of the animals that come into the shelter
needing some type of medical attention, even minor, the money seeking to be
raised - $50,000 – is much needed to fund their basic medical care fund.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Other things discussed during the hour are the various services
the shelter provides; the new Canine Crusaders Volunteer Program they recently
rolled out; their Shy Cat program; the unprecedented times the shelter is
currently experiencing – both with strays and surrenders – and the need for
more money, as well as more foster homes; how to best help your pets get back
home if they go missing; the importance of establishing a relationship with a
veterinarian; and the very real problem across the United States of
veterinarian and veterinary support staff shortages, how it’s impacting pet
owners, and what people can do to make it easier on them and their pets. The
shelter periodically offers vaccination clinics to help take a little pressure
off the vets in the area and information about the next one can be gotten at
the shelter’s website (oahs.org). These things and so much more are part of
this show.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">You can watch it here or by going to this link: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/34486358/6844193492125017053">https://youtu.be/R_knwHDHm-E</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/R_knwHDHm-E" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-12222281771991429102023-07-21T00:19:00.003-05:002023-07-21T00:19:22.400-05:00Eye On Oshkosh - Oshkosh Police Chief Dean Smith - taped 7-20-2023<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; letter-spacing: 0.15pt;">On the most recent edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl
Hentz spends the hour talking with Oshkosh Police Chief Dean Smith. A large
portion of the program is spent chatting about the department’s K9 program and
its recent loss of Lando, one of the department’s K9 officers who had to be euthanized
earlier this year after he developed an autoimmune disease that he just wasn’t
recovering from. The department held a public memorial service for Lando to
recognize his professional accomplishments and seizures, and to help the
department, the community-at-large, and other nearby law enforcement agencies,
grieve his passing and deal with their sudden and unexpected loss. They also
discussed the department’s facility dog, Magic; training – both initial and
ongoing – that K9s and their handler-officers receive; and the large cost
involved in maintaining a K9 program; the most common types of crime currently being
seen in Oshkosh and how crime has changed over the last couple of years and
since Smith joined the department 7 years ago; as well as how people can become
more aware of what’s going on in their own neighborhoods and surrounding area. You
can see the show here or by following this link: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/rmf1LIpHC9s" target="_blank"><span style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); text-decoration-line: none;">https://youtu.be/rmf1LIpHC9s</span></a>.<span style="background: white; letter-spacing: .15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/rmf1LIpHC9s" style="background-image: url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rmf1LIpHC9s/hqdefault.jpg);" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-61950855012867039712023-07-08T20:57:00.000-05:002023-07-08T20:57:03.206-05:00Eye On Oshkosh - Caravel Autism - taped 7-6-2023<div><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We
hear about autism a lot these days. But how many of us truly understand what it
is, how it affects a person, how to recognize it, etc.? During this edition of
Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz talks with Abby Amacher and Courtney Schroeder
from Caravel Autism about these very subjects, as well as what the different
types of autism there are, the main symptoms or characteristics of autism and
how people can begin the diagnostic process if they think a loved one,
specifically a child, may be autistic. You can watch the show by clicking on
the show here, or by following this link and watching it on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/91dE_1oNgUg" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/91dE_1oNgUg</a></span></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/91dE_1oNgUg" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-14019594692866097182023-05-18T23:52:00.006-05:002023-05-18T23:53:21.993-05:00Eye on Oshkosh - Journey Together Service Dog - taped 5-18-23<div><p class="MsoNormal">On the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz
chats with folks from Journey Together Service Dog about their prison program,
in which dogs are trained at the prison by inmate handlers to become service
dogs for people who suffer with PTSD. They're also doing a trial test program
in which they're training dogs to detect low or high blood sugar levels in
people with Type 1 diabetes. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Some of Journey's dogs have also been placed as
facility dogs in places like the Christine Ann Center, the Oshkosh Police
Department, and the Day by Day Warming Shelter. Day by Day's program director
also appears on the show with their facility dog, Phoenix. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The discussion also
focused on the differences between a service dog, therapy dog, and emotional
support animal, including where the different kinds of dogs are allowed, what a
store owner may ask and not ask of someone with a service dog, and why it's
important for people to understand that most disabilities can't be seen. So if
you see someone in a store or restaurant with a service dog, just because they
may not look like they have a handicap, there are lots of disabilities you
can't see. </p><p class="MsoNormal">We thank the folks at Journey Together and Day by Day for the
important work they do and for coming on the show to discuss these issues. This
is one show you don't want to miss. Watch it here or by following this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/GyeN6LNkB18" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/GyeN6LNkB18</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/GyeN6LNkB18" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-83905263950231567322023-05-12T10:54:00.002-05:002023-05-12T10:54:30.221-05:00Winnebago County Health Department offers life-changing programs<p> According to the CDC, each year in the United States about
one in four adults age 65 and older reports falling each year. that's about 36
million falls annually, and that's just the falls that are reported.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Winnebago County Health Department and other local
partners here in Wisconsin take falls very seriously. They teach a number of
classes that can help build strength and good balance, so that not as many
people fall. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">During this show, three folks from the county health
department talk about the programs the county offers, as well as some of the
other very valuable services they offer for free. Basically, the county health
department staff want each person to be able to age in place longer and safely,
and for each person to live their best life. Check out the classes they offer
and other services available at the county's website: at
www.co.winnebago.wi.us, then click on “health,” and “divisions-program.” <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You don't want to miss this show. It could be life-changing,
maybe even life-saving for you or someone you love. And please feel free to
share it with others, especially older loved ones in your life. Watch it here
or follow this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/xCt3Sly17LM" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/xCt3Sly17LM</a><o:p></o:p></p>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-75048617706395706862023-05-05T12:16:00.001-05:002023-05-05T12:16:23.867-05:00New 2023 Community Survey Open for Oshkosh Residents; All residents encouraged to participate - poll only available until May 19<p class="MsoNormal">New 2023 Community Survey open for Oshkosh residents<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>All residents are encouraged to participate</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> OSHKOSH, Wis., May 5, 2023 – The city of Oshkosh
is conducting a comprehensive quality of life survey for all residents
beginning today. The survey was designed to provide a baseline of how the city
government is serving residents, to gauge perceptions of the city of Oshkosh,
and to make comparisons with peer cities. Residents are invited to complete the
survey online by visiting <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/34486358/543580381885301697">https://polco.us/oshkosh23op</a>.
Some residents have already received the survey by mail as part of a sample
group. The survey is open to all residents beginning today, May 5th, through
Friday, May 19th.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">City staff have been working with independent consultant,
the National Research Center at Polco, to develop the survey. The survey, known
as the National Community Survey (NCS), allows the city of Oshkosh to benchmark
residents’ opinions against other similar communities. The survey includes
questions about quality of life in the community, local policies, demographics,
ratings of local government services and resident use of services. The survey
takes about 15 minutes to complete. Survey responses are confidential and no
identifying information will be shared.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p>The NCS is a scientific survey format used in more than 350
jurisdictions across 46 states. Oshkosh has been conducting citizen surveys
annually since 2009, and 2023 marks the second year that Oshkosh has utilized
the NCS format. Survey results are expected in mid-June and will be used to
inform and identify priorities for future planning and how best to allocate
resources. Survey results will be made available via the city of Oshkosh
website. Residents with questions about the survey may contact the City
Manager’s office by phone at (920) 236-5002 or by email at <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/34486358/543580381885301697">citymgr@ci.oshkosh.wi.us</a>. </p>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-65146714163635240052023-04-21T13:09:00.002-05:002023-04-21T13:10:47.000-05:00Habitat for Humanity working to make a dent in affordable housing shortage<p>On the most recent edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl
Hentz discusses with Tom Simon, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of
Oshkosh, the problem in this area of a lack of affordable housing. They discuss
the results of a recent survey done by the City, which states that 1,700 new
housing units will be needed in the City by 2030 in order to accommodate more
than 3,200 new, permanent residents. The trouble with many of the housing
developments being built in Oshkosh is that they are not affordable for the
average Oshkosh resident. Simon explains his ideas about how to make a dent in
the affordable housing problem, and what Habitat is doing to help alleviate the
problem. Check it out here or by following this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/nqEKsp2twwI">https://youtu.be/nqEKsp2twwI</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-21824366577947289652023-04-07T23:31:00.003-05:002023-04-07T23:31:33.279-05:00Oshkosh City Manager Visits Eye on Oshkosh<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz spends the hour chatting with Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff. Affordable housing was a big part of the discussion, along with the new tiny home village in Oshkosh; other multifamily developments; homelessness; streets; water rates; diversity, equity and inclusion; special assessment policies; and the maintenance of the city’s portion of the WIOUWASH trail. You can watch the show here or by going to this link: </span><a href="https://youtu.be/C60zO8HtSG8" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #1155cc; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://youtu.be/C60zO8HtSG8</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-47886670717307310012023-03-20T16:54:00.003-05:002023-03-20T16:54:49.042-05:00Eye On Oshkosh - Last Rung on the Ladder movie, taped 3-16-2023<div><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">On
the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz talks with people
involved with the filming of an adaptation of a Stephen King story - The Last
Rung on the Ladder. The director, Jeff Blankenship; producer Kurt Krauss, and
Kevin McHugh from Venue 404 talked about the making of this film, some of which
was done at Venue 404 in downtown Oshkosh. For those who don't know, Venue 404
is in the old First National Bank building and has been used for other films,
the most recognizable was probably "Public Enemies" starring Johnny
Depp, part of which was filmed here in 2008. You can either view the show right
here, OR you may have to go to this link. <a href="https://youtu.be/7xY45nrp5hc" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/7xY45nrp5hc</a></span></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/7xY45nrp5hc" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-35301647320804999382023-03-13T23:20:00.000-05:002023-03-13T23:20:25.913-05:00Eye On Oshkosh welcomes Judge Scott Woldt - taped 3-9-2023<div><p class="MsoNormal">On the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz
spends the hour talking with Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 2 Judge
Scott Woldt, who is seeking re-election in the upcoming April 2023 general
election. If elected, Woldt said it will be his last term as he will retire
after that. During this hour, Woldt talks about the various things he's
accomplished during his years as a judge, including co-founding the county's
drug court, the Safe Streets Treatment Option Program (SSTOP), and other
budget-saving programs, and having a highly successful clearance rate. He also
speaks very candidly about a recent week's suspension by the Wisconsin Supreme
Court for a series of incidents that took place between 2009 and 2016, and how
they came about. Watch the show here or by clicking on the following link: <a href="https://youtu.be/5DOg6wqKHTE" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/5DOg6wqKHTE</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/5DOg6wqKHTE" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486358.post-8759905122330540952023-01-27T16:57:00.005-06:002023-01-27T17:07:43.598-06:00Eye-On-Oshkosh - Local author Carmen Leal talks about her recent dog rescue stories book<div><p class="MsoNormal">On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz talks
with author/speaker and dog advocate, Carmen Leal about her latest book
entitled <i>I Chose You: Imperfectly Perfect Rescue Dogs and Their Humans, </i>a
collection of short stories written by her and dozens of others who have
adopted rescue dogs. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The former marketing and PR person for NEW PAWSibilities dog
rescue in Oshkosh, Wisc., Leal shares with the audience what initially prompted
her to write this book and how it has evolved into what will be a three-part
series. She is already beginning to work on the second book, in addition to
doing speaking engagements and book signings for the current book. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is an emotional and fascinating hour that can’t begin
to capture the wonderful stories shared in the book. People can visit
CarmenLeal.com or WagAwayPublishing.com or find her on Facebook @RescueMoreDogs,
to get more information or to purchase the book. <i>I Chose You: Imperfectly
Perfect Rescue Dogs and Their Humans</i> is also available on Amazon.com for a
very reasonable price of $17.00. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Proceeds go to help provide spay/neuter or other medical care
for rescue dogs. The show can be seen here or by following this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/3JzSEKAD8RI" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/3JzSEKAD8RI</a>. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/3JzSEKAD8RI" width="480"></iframe>Cheryl Hentzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13904526041975230474noreply@blogger.com0