In 1996, the North Shore Fire Department joined fire departments around the country in the "Keep the Wreath Red" program. The "Keep the Wreath Red" Program is a visual reminder to citizens to take additional safety precautions during the holiday season to make this a safe and happy holiday season.

As the holiday season begins, each fire station in the North Shore places in public view a holiday wreath decorated with red bulbs. The wreaths are illuminated constantly. If a fire is directly caused by holiday decorations, one red bulb will be changed to a white bulb.

The North Shore Health Department is following the most current guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and the State of Wisconsin regarding eligible target populations for the H1N1 vaccine. They will offer vaccine to the general population as soon as more vaccine is available and they get the go-ahead from these authorities. The H1N1 vaccine is available at no cost. For the most current information, visit the North Shore Health Department's website at www.browndeerwi.org and click on "North Shore Health Department".

Many American adults gain several pounds during the holidays between November and January each year. You can see how this can add up to a lot of weight after several seasons. This year, why not decide to take control of your food intake and activity level? Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, and be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. You will feel and look better in January, and your heart will thank you!

Residents and contractors are now able to obtain building, plumbing, electrical and HVAC permits online at the City of Glendale's website.

As a convenience, the City offers downloadable documents for residents and contractors. Simply visit the City Departments link on the Glendale website at www.glendale-wi.org and click on the Building Inspection Department link.

There you will find the following forms:

• Application for Code Compliance
  
• Building Permit Application
  
• Electrical Permit Application
  
• Plumbing Permit Application
  
• HVAC Permit Application
  
• Certificate of Occupancy Application
  
• NSFD Plan Review & Permit Application
  

In addition to the above, informational links are provided for the following:

• Code Compliance - Details the Code Compliance application process, as well as outlines what type of violations are looked for, the violation correction process and details on the Certificate of Code Compliance.
  
• Code Compliance Checklist - Outlines the most common violations found during a residential code compliance inspection.
  
• Building Permit Fees - Lists specific costs associated with various projects.
  
• Snow Removal Regulations - A quick reference for all business and home owners outlining sidewalk snow and ice removal requirements.
  

Please check back often as more items will be added. If you have any suggestions regarding additional information you would like to see included, please feel free to contact the Inspection Department at (414) 228-1711.