Make a Diffenence Day 2000
One of the most important gifts you can give a child is the gift of knowledge through reading and literature. The staff of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune took it upon themselves to establish a literacy program in Gallia County to help children learn to read, understand, and apply their knowledge.
The group began a large-scale book drive on October 1, with the goal of providing a new book for every Gallia County youngster in grades K-4. The Daily Tribute staff incorporated the help of the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College and two school systems, Gallipolis City and Gallia County Local as well as the private school, Ohio Valley Christian.
Leading up to the Make A Difference Day event, the Tribune staff conducted assemblies in every elementary school in the county. The assemblies included a video furnished by the World Wrestling Federation featuring WWF Superstar Al Snow inviting children to the Gallia Reads program and reading "The Cat in the Hat," which touched the hearts of both children and teachers.