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On March 8, 2007 the Newton Chamber of Commerce held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting at the First United Methodist Church. The guest speaker was Dr. Gregory Yawson, the new Executive Director of Self-Help Housing in Newton. It was a very inspiring and thought provoking presentation.

 

Pam Wright as the Moderator of the meeting. An admirable job of substituting for our missing leader.
 

Our Special Guest Speaker, Dr. Gregory Yawson
 

Lining up for the fantastic lunch!
 

The Ladies of NABA preparing and serving the luncheon feast
 

 

 

Fried Chicken!

 

On October 12, 2006, the Newton Chamber of Commerce held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting at the First United Methodist Church. The guest speaker was Curtis Pittman of Windstream, our new telephone and DSL providers.

The spectacular lunch was provided by Susan Karpel, Titter Hogan, and Gadelle Todd. Not shown but preparing the delicious soup and Italian bread were Octavene Booker and Pam Latolais
 

 

Susan Karpel serves seconds around the tables
 

Mark Karpel talks about the success of the Newton Gym and Boxing Club!
 

 

Curtis Pittman of Windstream
 

 

On Thursday, August 10, 2006, The Newton Chamber of Commerce had its regularly scheduled meeting at First United Methodist Church. This event featured two different speakers, both of which head important youth programs in Newton. The first was Mark Karpel from the Newton Gym and Boxing Club. This organization helps youth mature physically, mentally, academically, and morally. Coach Ed Tracy was also present. Mark introduced some of the youth and young men who participate as part of this organization. Mark was followed by the legendary Head Football Coach and Athletic Director of Newton High School, Coach Curtis Barbay. Coach Barbay had created a dynasty of winners at Newton, but he also cares for the youth that come through the system. He helps prepare kids for life. He told a story of a man who just came back to visit him who had been one of his players in 1965!

Mark Karpel

 

Some of Mark's boxers, Buddy Hollis, and Amanda Conner, Mother of two of the boys.
 

 

Skylar Conner with a chest full of boxing medals
 

Skylar's little brother Zane, who is catching up with Skylar
 

Amanda Conner, the proud mother
 

The audience listens while eating, except for Sam Collins who is eyeing the food on the serving table
 

Future Golden Gloves Champion Frederico Johnson
 

Another boxer from Mark's stable of athletes
 

Buddy Hollis, Nationally known Naturalist, and mentor to youth
 

The legendary Coach Curtis Barbay