McNeer donates book proceeds to YMCA

Newton resident and author John McNeer (right) stands with Newton YMCA Executive Director Tom Vanderlaan in front of the new ping pong table and other equipment purchased with donations made by McNeer. McNeer donated all proceeds from his book “Olden Days,” which was published by the Newton Daily News. Along with the ping pong table, McNeer’s donation purchased a new scoreboard, footballs, baseballs, dodgeballs, practice jerseys, kids’ gym equipment and more.