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BY RICA KEENUM

Johnny O Leaves WVLG
on a Grateful Note
The " on the air " sign glowed inside the studio where John Hoffman
sat behind a mic, sporting a blue-collared shirt with the WVLG 640 AM logo.
" It's a beautiful day in The Villages, " he said. With the temperature around
70 degrees, the forecast was promising. But no matter the weather, longtime
listeners could tune in for the warmth of Hoffman's smooth, familiar voice.
During his 21-year career with the station, the Village of Polo Ridge resident
has engaged his radio audience and remained committed to the community.
He's earned a fan base as well as many friendships.
" He's been great, " said Kathleen Kane, WVLG station manager. " He was
here since the very beginning - the second deejay on the second week in
2000. In fact, he loved to tell the story where he had to wear boots into the
trailer out by the transmitter site because of the snakes in the area. " Kane
said with a laugh. " He's a consummate professional, " Kane continued, " and
managing him has been a delight. Whenever I needed him, he was there. He
did parades, he drove the van, he did Summer Fun Team, he worked with
many of the Charter High School interns. And they loved him. "
Affectionately known as Johnny O, Hoffman came to The Villages after
retiring from the Air Force in 2000.
" I spent 28 years as an Air Force civilian public affairs officer - in media
relations, radio and television media, " he said.
Working mostly with national and international news media on defense
issues, Hoffman traveled the world.
" It was really great, " he said, beaming. Hoffman described visits to Ecuador,
Argentina and Venezuela. " It was such an interesting time and tour. Out in
the jungle - the only way to get to some of those locations was by helicopter. "
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