Remembering Hollis Hooks, a mentor and friend to many
Trinity Laurino
Executive Director
Part of being a community news organization is that the news we cover often directly affects us, as it did this week with the passing of Hollis Hooks, who, among his many other notable civic activities, served on the board of LkldNow.
Hollis deliberated thoughtfully before joining our board and was only interested if he felt he could truly be of service.
His lack of technical knowledge about how we deliver the news digitally made him unsure he’d be able to contribute meaningfully. He didn’t want it to be a passive board seat.
But Hollis fully understood the mission of LkldNow, the need for this work and the potential for positive impact on our community.
That understanding far outweighed any lack of proficiency with social media or digital technology. Part of what LkldNow’s board does is to represent and reflect the voices of our community – and Hollis was adept at that.
As we pause to remember him, we’re thankful for his service to our county, our city, and to our organization.
Thank you to everyone who commented on our article and shared your own fond remembrances of Hollis.
Our deepest condolences to his family, colleagues and many friends.
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After surgery, cat escapes from SPCA and finds his way back to his home near Scott Lake | News Channel 8
State-backed project turns harmful algae from Lake Bonnet into a fuel ingredient | Fox 13 News
Aksh Ladegaonkar, a high school sophomore from Lakeland, places second in statewide science competition | The Ledger
Family remembers Nataniel Jones, 38, who died when his e-bike was slammed by a car whose driver had been shot | Fox 13 News
Marshall’s Jewelers will close next month after 104 years in Lakeland | The Ledger
Polk Virtual Schools will close, saving the school district $5.6 million a year | The Ledger
Boxing strengthens her mental health, Lakeland-based champ says | ABC Action News
U.S. Rep. Franklin continues to reject calls for in-person town halls in favor of phone events | The Ledger
Young Lakeland sisters host a lemonade stand to buy toys for hospitalized children with epilepsy | Spectrum News 9
Learn about the arts in Lakeland | Thursday | 6 p.m. | The AGB Museum
A panel of four local experts will discuss the future of the arts in Lakeland in a forum hosted by LkldNow and Lakeland Vision. Doors open at 5:30 for light refereshments; program starts at 6. Reservations appreciated. Free.
Hear Tommy Stinson of The Replacements | Friday | 9 p.m. | Hillcrest Coffee
Stinson, guitar/bass guitar player for The Replacements, Guns N’ Roses and Soul Asylum, performs solo and will be accompanied on a few songs by violinist Karla Rose, who opens the show. Tickets: $32.50.
Recycle old tires | Saturday | 8 a.m. to noon | Huff Fountain Park, 2020 Duff Road
Polk residents and agricultural land owners can recycle up to 24 tires per vehicle. Not available to any type of automotive or trucking businesses. Tractor, semi or off-road tires will not be accepted. The event is hosted by Keep Polk Beautiful Inc. Free.
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