Barry Byers appreciates everyone’s contributions on behalf of Italy Neotribune

Image: Italy Neotribune reporter Barry Byers with Doris Mitchell, the owner of The Uptown Cafe who hosted the appreciation dinner, and Karen Mathiowetz, who recommended Barry to become a writer for Italy Neotribune. The event raised $2,081.00 towards a new camera.

Italy Neotribune reporter Barry Byers with Doris Mitchell, the owner of The Uptown Cafe who hosted the appreciation dinner, and Karen Mathiowetz, who recommended Barry to become a writer for Italy Neotribune. The event raised $2,081.00 towards a new camera.

Image: Barry Byers thanks David South, president of Monolithic, Inc. and founder of the Italy Neotribune, for keeping the online paper going thru the years and agreeing to top off the amount needed for the new camera and equipment.

Barry Byers thanks David South, president of Monolithic, Inc. and founder of the Italy Neotribune, for keeping the online paper going thru the years and agreeing to top off the amount needed for the new camera and equipment.

Image: Helping with the meal preparations is Misty Escamilla.

Helping with the meal preparations is Misty Escamilla.

Image: Helping the meal preparations is Michelle Riddle.

Helping the meal preparations is Michelle Riddle.

Image: Helping the meal preparations is Robbie Addington-Jones. Robbie also coordinated the entire event. Thank you Robbie!

Helping the meal preparations is Robbie Addington-Jones. Robbie also coordinated the entire event. Thank you Robbie!

Image: Coach Wayne Rowe with his daughter Hannah.

Coach Wayne Rowe with his daughter Hannah. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s head football coach, Charles Tindol, and Defensive Coordinator, Brandon Gansky, stop the The Uptown Cafe to lend their support for the new camera before taking advantage of their bye week to scout upcoming opponents.

Italy’s head football coach, Charles Tindol, and Defensive Coordinator, Brandon Gansky, stop the The Uptown Cafe to lend their support for the new camera before taking advantage of their bye week to scout upcoming opponents.

Image: Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre with his son Rowan.

Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre with his son Rowan.

Image: John Escamilla, April Lusk and Amanda Connor get served their meal by DeeDee Hamilton.

John Escamilla, April Lusk and Amanda Connor get served their meal by DeeDee Hamilton.

Image: Mike South, editor for the Italy Neotribune online newspaper and the IT manager for Monolithic, Inc., with his daughter Catie and son Mikey as they enjoy their meals to help raise money for the new camera.

Mike South, editor for the Italy Neotribune online newspaper and the IT manager for Monolithic, Inc., with his daughter Catie and son Mikey as they enjoy their meals to help raise money for the new camera. (Barry Byers)

Image: Barry Byers, with his mother, Ann Byers, who has always been his biggest fan.

Barry Byers, with his mother, Ann Byers, who has always been his biggest fan.

Image: Jenna Chambers enjoys the appreciation dinner as does her daughter Madelyn who seems to be really enjoying it.

Jenna Chambers enjoys the appreciation dinner as does her daughter Madelyn who seems to be really enjoying it.

Image: Richard Dabney shows his support of the new Neo camera while enjoying the appreciation dinner inside The Uptown Cafe.

Richard Dabney shows his support of the new Neo camera while enjoying the appreciation dinner inside The Uptown Cafe.

Image: Kyle Tindol shows his support for the new Neo camera.

Kyle Tindol shows his support for the new Neo camera.

Image: Ben Latimer offers his support for the new Neo camera.

Ben Latimer offers his support for the new Neo camera. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy High School Alumni and besties for life, Lauren Byers (Barry’s niece), and, Brittany Galvan, are excited about the new camera for Italy and the surrounding community.

Italy High School Alumni and besties for life, Lauren Byers (Barry’s niece), and, Brittany Galvan, are excited about the new camera for Italy and the surrounding community. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator, Jaclynn Lewis, pitches in to help Italy Neotribune’s, Barry Byers, raise money for the new camera.

Lady Gladiator, Jaclynn Lewis, pitches in to help Italy Neotribune’s, Barry Byers, raise money for the new camera.

Image: April Gage and friends are having a good time for a fun cause.

April Gage and friends are having a good time for a fun cause.

Image: This chip eating photo is a Trip.

This chip eating photo is a Trip.

Image: Just look at that Neotrib smile!

Just look at that Neotrib smile!

Image: Mia Droll and Rana Ramirez are having fun while supporting the Barry Byers and the Italy Neotribune.

Mia Droll and Rana Ramirez are having fun while supporting the Barry Byers and the Italy Neotribune.

Image: Ann Byers, Brent Byers and Russ Lewis chat with Bob and Carla Pickard during the fundraising dinner.

Ann Byers, Brent Byers and Russ Lewis chat with Bob and Carla Pickard during the fundraising dinner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Windham serves to Colin Newman in the Ultimate Gladiator Challenge under the downtown pavilion roof.

Ty Windham serves to Colin Newman in the Ultimate Gladiator Challenge under the downtown pavilion roof. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hyles spots the brick with his and his brothers’ names, Creighton and Caleb, etched into it that helped form the walls of the recently constructed downtown pavilion.

Chase Hyles spots the brick with his and his brothers’ names, Creighton and Caleb, etched into it that helped form the walls of the recently constructed downtown pavilion. (Barry Byers)

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