Historical Society Successful in Nomination of Newtown Manor House as One of 11 Selected Sites for Endangered Maryland 2010

Historical Society Successful in Nomination of Newtown Manor House
as One of 11 Selected Sites for Endangered Maryland 2010

Historical Society Successful in Nomination of Newtown Manor House
The St. Mary’s County Historical Society (Society) is proud to announce that its nomination of the Newtown Manor House (House) for the Endangered Maryland program, a partnership between Preservation Maryland and Maryland Life Magazine, was accepted as one of eleven endangered sites in Maryland for their 2010 program. All the sites are featured in the March/April 2010 issue of Maryland Life. A selection committee of preservationists from throughout Maryland evaluated the nominations based on a list of seven criteria, including:
- historic significance of resource,
- urgency of the threat facing the resource,
- feasibility of solution and usefulness of the Endangered Maryland listing,
- level of community support;
- geographic diversity;
- diversity of resource type, and
- diversity of threat.

The House is thought to have been erected in the mid-18th century. The major threat to the structure is its slow deterioration from a lack of continuing maintenance. It is part of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Newtown Manor House Historic District in Compton. This mission is the oldest Catholic Church in English-speaking America. From this area of Newtown Neck and from other locations in Southern Maryland, English Jesuit priests conducted missionary activities among the Indians and ministered to the needs of the settlers beginning in the 1630s and 1640s. The Society felt that, by bringing attention and focus to this unique resource, progress could be made to preserve this wonderful historic building. The Historic District marks a location and site important in the 17th century ecclesiastical history of Maryland, as an example of a self-contained Jesuit community made self-supporting by a surrounding 700-acre farm. The Jesuit community recently sold that farm to the State of Maryland with the intent of developing a state park. In 1967, the Society of Jesus sold 7.5 acres to the Archdiocese of Washington, which included the old church and the House.

Any questions regarding this release should be directed to Susan Wolfe, Executive Director, St. Mary’s County Historical Society, by email at smchs@md.metrocast.net or by phone at 301-475-2467.

Elly's Closet - Spring/Summer Consignment Event May 14/15

Elly's Closet will be holding its Spring/Summer Women's and Junior's Upscale Consignment Event at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds Friday, May 14th (from 10am to 8pm) and Saturday, May 15th (from 9am to 2pm). On May 15th, the second day of the sale, there will be lots of items reduced to 50% off. If you are interested in consigning your gently worn or unworn name brand or designer spring/summer clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry or other accessories then go to our website at www.EllysCloset.com. Consignors must register and enter their inventory into our website by April 25th. We are also looking for event advertisers and volunteers. Consignors, volunteers and advertisers will receive a VIP Pre-sale pass to shop on May 13th (before the public sale).

Comedy Department - Sat, March 27 - Mark Matusof

The Comedy Department at the Leonardtown Fire House - Saturday, March 27, 2010

Featuring MARK MATUSOF-Voted DC's top comic by the Washingtonian Magazine and

KIER - Musical Comedian who has worked with such guests as Reba Entire/Kenny Rogers

Open Bar All Evening with Attitude Adjustment Hour from 6 to 7 pm

Delicious 3 course dinner catered by Auxiliary of the Leonardtown VFD - Seating at 7 pm

Comedy show starts at 8:30 pm. - $50 per ticket - Reservations only

Call Roger Mattingly 301-475-5966 or email rogr69@verizon.net

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CHOPTICON HIGH SCHOOL’S FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICAVISIT ASKEY, ASKEY & ASSOCIATES, CPA, LLC

CHOPTICON HIGH SCHOOL’S FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA VISIT ASKEY, ASKEY & ASSOCIATES, CPA, LLC

January 26, 2010 - Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC welcomed Chopticon High School’s Future Business Leaders of America to spend the day and learn “how we do business” in the accounting world. Robert W. Askey, CPA, CFE, CFFA introduced the students to the Askey team while providing them valuable insights of everyday business. The visit was designed to expose the students to the accounting profession and open their eyes and minds toward degrees in accounting by showing them that accounting is more than just crunching numbers.

The students are scheduled to revisit Askey, Askey & Associates to engage in additional activities such as preparing sample tax returns designed to teach them the necessary steps in completing an accurate return. Askey will guide the students on a step-by-step approach.
“Working with the Chopticon FBLA members has been a pleasure. It is an enjoyable vehicle for Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC to give back to the community and help our future business leaders in the process”, said Robert Askey.

According to the president of FBLA-PBL chapter, Jonathan Munshaw, everyone learned a lot and had a great time. “Bob Askey is obviously a fantastic business person and a devoted family man and we are looking forward to visiting Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC again”, said Mr. Munshaw.
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Seeking Homestay Host Families for International Students

Seeking Homestay Host Families
for International Students

Heritage Student Foundation (HSF) is running an International Student
Enrichment Program (ISEP) for students from other countries to experience life
and culture in America. Currently we have two students attending St. Mary’s
Ryken High School and seeking a loving host family.

HSF is seeking Homestay families who want to participate in offering
opportunities to these students and are open to experiencing new cultures. The
host family will be compensated $1400 monthly for the duration of the students’
stay. For more details, please email us at info@childhomestay.com or call us
directly at 847-459-9288 (please mention Leonardtown).
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Annual Book Sale at the Fairgrounds

The annual book sale to benefit St. Mary's County libraries will be held Friday, March 12th through Sunday, March 14th, 2010 at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. The hours are:

Friday, March 12 - 5-8 PM, Members only (can join at the door)
Saturday, March 13 - 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, March 14 - 12 NOON - 4:30 PM

Friends of the Library are seeking volunteers before and during the book sale.

In addition, donations can be taken to the fairgrounds during the following hours:

Saturday, March 6 - 9 AM - 12 NOON
Monday, March 8 through Wednesday, March 10 - 10 AM - 8 PM
Thursday, March 11 - 10 AM - 5 PM

Town of Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting CANCELLED

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The Town of Leonardtown's Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, February 16, 2010 has been CANCELLED. The next meeting will be held Monday, March 15, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.