Community Roll Call

With the recent cold snap and the non-stop weather coverage I noticed many media outlets reporting that some communities have ordinances prohibiting the practice of leaving your vehicle running unattended. And yes, Wauwatosa is one of those communities.

Wauwatosa Ordinance 11.32.370 reads No motor vehicle shall be left standing on any street in the City of Wauwatosa with the motor running except when attended by some person comepent to operate the same.

This of course does not preclude you from starting your vehicle to warm it up while you are on private property but I do want to caution you because it does leave your vehicle at a high risk of theft. It does not take long for a person walking up or down your street to jump in your running car and drive away. If you do have to warm up your car please consider having spare keys so that you can lock your vehicle as a little bit of a deterrent to theft; but a better bet is a remote starting system that allows the car to remain locked while started and will shut down if the vehicle is shifted into gear without the proper key in the ignition.

The Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers Presents The Glen Gerard Magic Show Friday, January 30th, 2009 Longfellow Middle School 7600 W. North Avenue, Wauwatosa Show Time, 7:00 p.m. All Seats $6.00 advance / $7.00 at the door Children five and under free.

Magician and Illusionist Glen Gerard is bringing his large, old time magic show to the Longfellow Middle School on January 30th, and proceeds will benefit Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers. Show time is 7:00 P.M.

Glen Gerard has appeared all over the world, including Disney and Norwegian Cruise Lines, and in Las Vegas with the Smothers Brothers. Gerard also headlined the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. This all age’s show will feature sleight of hand, large stage illusions, and plenty of audience participation. This program is reminiscent of the big, old fashioned, touring magic show, as performed by Blackstone, Thurston, and Houdini. Acts in the show will include the classic “Blade Box”, whereby a woman is placed in a casket and nine steel blades are thrust through the box, from every possible angle. Also included in the show will be the “Houdini Escape Trunk “. The program is 90 minutes of magic, comedy, and mystery that is fun for the whole family.

Proceeds benefit Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers, the anonymous crime tip-line that offers cash rewards leading to the arrest of offenders and the capture of fugitives. Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers works in conjunction with State and Local law enforcement, and is the fastest, most effective way to apprehend criminals and recover stolen property. Tipsters can get a cash reward without ever giving their name. The Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers Tip Line number is 414-771-TOSA (8672).

Tickets are sold to local residents and businesses by phone. When we call, say “yes “to tickets, and support Crime Stoppers. For further information, contact our box office at 262-255-2442 Magic Show Web Site www.magic4you.com Crime Stoppers Web Site www.wicrimestoppers.org/local_events.html City of Wauwatosa Web Site www.wauwatosa.net Contacts: Cindy Datka, Crime Stoppers Secretary 414-443-0027 Glen Gerard, Magician & Illusionist, 262-250-1234 Your help in the form of advance press coverage will greatly help Crime Stoppers- a non-profit, community, law enforcement support organization. Thank you!