Cheryl Hentz
Welcome! This blog features things written by Cheryl Hentz, and offers links to some of her published work. It also features things of interest to Cheryl, including people, causes, or issues she's passionate about. Who knows? From time to time you may even find some tidbits of useful or interesting information. Enjoy!
Blog Archive
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Eye on Oshkosh - Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff discusses City Issues...
Friday, March 8, 2024
Eye On Oshkosh - Oshkosh Common Council Candidates Jacob Floam and Tom A...
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.
Friday, February 16, 2024
Eye on Oshkosh - Winnebago Cty Br. 1 Judicial Race candidates Michael D. Rust and Eric Heywood answer questions
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.
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.
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.
You can see the show here or by following this link: https://youtu.be/qn7L9W-NVvI.
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.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Eye on Oshkosh - Oshkosh Common Council Candidates Ulrich and Larson - taped 2-1...
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.
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.
There are three Council seats available this Spring, so
three of the five candidates running will be elected to serve a two-year term.
You can see this show in its entirety here or by following
this link: https://youtu.be/TPVKeTNycJk.
Friday, January 19, 2024
Eye on Oshkosh - Lake Butte des Morts Drive development, and Day by Day ...
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: https://youtu.be/TkO8xAcsdEw
Friday, January 12, 2024
City of Oshkosh declares a snow emergency
City of Oshkosh declares General Snow Emergency
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.
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.
On Saturday, January 13, at Noon, vehicles will be required to park on the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses.
The overnight “No Parking” restriction on all city streets from 2 a.m. – 5 a.m. remains in effect throughout this Snow Emergency.
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.
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.”
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.
Friday, January 5, 2024
Eye on Oshkosh - K9 Handlers Medical Training, taped 1-4-2024
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.
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.