Charlestown

In 1993, Forrest and Elaine Calhoun placed their names and a $1,000 check on a "futures list." Their action was a deposit on a dream lifestyle that they would pursue sometime down the line. While the Calhouns were not entirely sure of the exact home they'd call their own, they knew the retirement community of Charlestown in Catonsville would one day be their stomping ground. This 110-acre campus would provide everything they need. Two years ago, they decided the time was right to claim their condominium and begin living their dream.

In Baltimore's immediate suburban environs, there is no lack of interesting, historic, one-of-a-kind neighborhoods. A certain restricted one on the southwestern edge of the city line is, indeed, worth a close look. The only requirement for living in this particular "little town" is age. Charlestown, established in 1983 on the site of the former St. Charles Seminary, is a planned retirement community situated on a 110-acre wooded campus in Catonsville, minutes from the Inner Harbor and the Baltimore Beltway.

Joanne Romatowski exemplified the courage of her husband, a retired Navy captain and submariner, yesterday morning when she reacted to Wall Street's pelting of the day before by fattening her portfolio."

The cloud of gnats, chain of festering trash bins and acrid scent of oil eclipse Charlestown's breathtaking view of the North East River at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. At Conestoga Street, the waterfront road just behind the town center, Tropical Storm Isabel marked its westward path. The storm swept up a 275-gallon oil tank and tore fuel tanks from their mountings, staining the field behind the town playground and saturating the adjacent houses' floors. Restoration for the field alone will cost more than $30,000, town commissioners estimate - a staggering fee for a working-class enclave that brings in about $140,000 in revenue each year.

On February 4, 2005 ELIZABETH "Betty" of Charlestown, RI and formerly of Walpole, MA. Born in Baltimore a daughter of the late James and Mary (Burnes) Owens she was the wife of the late Gilbert Mook and the Mother of Sharon Jones Lee of Mukilteo, WA., Beth Davino of Walpole, MA and Laurance Jones of Cranston, RI. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 am in the Church of the Holy Spirit, 4510 Post Rd., Charlestown, RI. Donations in her memory may be made to the Cross Mills Library, PO Box 1680, Charlestown, RI 02813.

On July 14, 2007, RAYMOND EDWARD. A funeral service will be held 11AM, Wednesday, July 18, at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel at Charlestown Retirement Community. Interment will be private.

On March 21, 2003, SUE (Sarah) COLLINS; beloved wife of Edwin C. Collins; loving mother of Kathleen Collins and Edwin C. Collins Jr.; cherished grandmother of Cristina Collins. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday 11:30 A.M. at the Chapel of the Angels Charlestown Retirement Community. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Charlestown Benevolent Fund, 715 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228.

On Thursday, January 8, 2009, GARNETT M., husband of the late Christine C. Brubaker; beloved father of G. Mark Jr., and Edwin Brubaker; grandfather of Michael Brubaker and Lisa Oursler and three great grandchildren. Memorial service to be held Monday 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Angels (Charlestown) Interment Maryland Veteran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Charlestown Benevolence Fund, 715 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228.

On June 14, 2004, DOROTHY H. SVEC, age 95, of Charlestown Retirement Community, beloved wife of the late Charles F. Svec. Loving mother of Charles H. Svec and his wife Dolores of Hanover, Pa. Devoted grandmother of Kristen Wolf, David Svec and Jennifer Svec. A Memorial Service will be held at the Charlestown Chapel on Saturday, July 17th at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to your favorite charity.

Catonsville High grad wins UMBC scholarshipCATONSVILLE -- A Catonsville High School graduate was awarded a $12,000 scholarship to the University of Maryland Baltimore County yesterday for her work at Charlestown Retirement Community.M. Veronica Jayachandran is the second winner of the annual David Lewis Scholar Award, named after the late Charlestown resident and UMBC faculty member who played a key role in forming the partnership between the school and the retirement community.