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7. Gallia woman is ‘Child of Appalachia’ honoree

Gallipolis Daily Tribune
Gallia woman is ‘Child of Appalachia’ honoree
November 13. 2014
By Michael Johnson

GALLIPOLIS — A Gallia County pioneer in the broadcast industry, founder of a hospital foundation and longtime community volunteer is one of two people who will be honored Thursday night at the annual “Children of Appalachia” event in the atrium of the Statehouse in Columbus.

Each year, the event honors people who grew up as children from Appalachian Ohio. This year’s honorees include Marianne Campbell, an area broadcaster who helped start the “Child of Appalachia” campaign and founder of the Holzer Heritage Foundation at Holzer Health System. Campbell also is a full-time volunteer with the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce, something she has done for the last 12 years.

“One night a year, we come together from across our region to celebrate the difference philanthropy can make in Appalachian Ohio,” said Cara Dingus Brook, president and CEO of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. “We all leave inspired by the stories of how individuals like our Child of Appalachia Honorees can make a difference through their work, compassion, and example.”

The other honoree is Dick Hubbard, of Nelsonville, who was a banker, sports broadcaster and community leader noted for facilitating the creation of the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway....

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