Catonsville

Among the 63 calls for medical and fire-rescue service the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department received During the period Feb. 17-23 were the following: Pleasant Valley Drive, 1300 block, 10:17 p.m. Feb. 20. Crews from the Arbutus and Woodlawn volunteer stations responded to the report that a person was having a stroke in the Westview area of Catonsville. One seriously ill person taken to a local hospital. Bloomsbury Avenue, unit block, 10:42 a.m. Feb. 20. Crews from the Arbutus, Lansdowne and Violetville volunteer stations and Catonsville, Halethorpe, Randallstown, Westview and Woodlawn career stations responded to the report of an apartment fire in Catonsville.

An article in the Feb. 22, 1913, edition of The Argus the return of an unwanted visitor. The dog poisoner who has been causing considerable alarm among the owners of valuable canines in Catonsville for some time is again at work. The pretty collie dog of Patrolman August Peters , living on Mellor avenue, was found Thursday morning the victim of poison in her master's yard. The dog was considered the prettiest of its kind in this part of Baltimore county. ***** After keeping their wedding a secret for eight months, Miss Ethel Dykes , of Oella, daughter of James Dykes, and Benjamin Peters , eldest son of Patrolman August Peters , announced to their friends several days ago their wedding which took place in Wilmington, Del., on June 19 last.

The following is compiled from local police reports. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible. If you have any information about these crimes, call the Wilkens Police Station at 410-887-0872. Hilltop Road, 600 block, Feb. 15, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Television stolen from residence. Window in front door removed to gain access. Bloomsbury Avenue, unit block, Feb. 13, 3 p.m. Cooler and eight beers stolen.

There are many rooms in the Charlestown retirement community in Catonsville, but none of them are louder than the new fitness center, where — with a mix of music and timely movements — Zumba instructor Robin Rouse keeps residents on their toes, and off them. "I truly think that Zumba is for everyone," said Rouse, a licensed instructor who teaches at several senior facilities. "The only way to work on balance is to be off-balance. " How it got started: Charlestown began offering Zumba classes about a year ago. After the instructor left last June, Rouse stepped in and started teaching the class, which is held every Friday.

Who among us has done something of which we are not particularly proud? Why does one misdeed overshadow the goodness of an individual? I have known the Whalen family for over 30 years and have seen their goodness and the contributions they have made to the Catonsville community. First and foremost, Mr. Whalen has provided thousands of jobs for Catonsville and Baltimore area workers — from construction folks and office workers to those who keep parking lots swept of snow.

An article in the Feb. 15, 1913, edition of The Argus reported on the culmination of a long-distance romance sparked by a meeting during a tour of Canadian gold mines. Three thousand miles across the continent to Tacoma, Wash., Miss Ethel Patterson, of Ingleside avenue, will travel to wed Donald McCallun, of Keremeos, B.C., and the Patterson home is now in the throes of preparation for her westward trip. Miss Patterson will leave Baltimore next Thursday, and will be accompanied on her long trip by her brother, Frederick V. Patterson , who will act as best man at the wedding.

Get full picture of how Catonsville developer broke the law Go to the website of the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor (www.ospd.org) and read the press release on the statement of facts to which Steve Whalen pleaded guilty. It can be found on the left hand column of the home page. It paints a vivid picture of how Steve Whalen and Councilman Tom Quirk do business with one another. It's not a pretty picture. Mr. Whalen stepped into that long line of developers who broke the law for their own gain.

Discount grocer Aldi will open its planned Catonsville store on Feb. 22, the chain announced on Wednesday. The store at 6503 Baltimore National Pike  is part of a rapid expansion by the chain, known for selling exclusive discounted brands and keeping its costs and overhead low. Aldi stores typically have small footprints, open carton displays and a 25 cent cart rental system that refunds shoppers' quarters when the cart is returned. The chain, which runs more than 1,200 stores in 32 states, opened in Towson in November, The Sun had reported, adding to locations in Dundalk, Randallstown, Essex and Middle River and three in Baltimore city.

A local developer recently pled guilty to a minor political campaign contribution infraction. The developer received a considerable fine and was given probation before judgment. One of the recipients of the illegal contributions was Baltimore County 1st District Councilman Tom Quirk. Councilman Quirk was not aware of the contribution and, upon discovery, immediately returned the funds. He also fully cooperated with state prosecutors and voluntarily turned over all of his records.

In Friday night's pregame huddle, Milford Mill's girls basketball team let loose with their best impression of the Ravens' "Seven Nation Army" cheer and then emulated their football heroes by taking a big first-half lead and holding off a second-half run from Catonsville. The No. 6 Millers used their quickness and speed to fuel second- and fourth-quarter bursts to run by the Comets, 65-36, and clinch the Baltimore County Class 4A-3A division title. They will go after their second straight county championship on Feb. 19 against the 2A-1A division winner.