BY DAN HILDEBRAN
Monitor Editor
GREEN COVE SPRINGS— Margaret Whipple was hired by the county in 1989 as a clerk in the Keystone Heights library and was promoted to branch manager in 2007.
County commissioners recognized Whipple’s 33 years of service during their Feb. 8 meeting. Whipple officially retired on Jan. 31.
Commissioner Betsy Condon read a proclamation praising Whipple which said: “She was very devoted to her job, conscientious and engaged with the community. She has always gone above and beyond the call of duty to help patrons.”
Condon said Whipple served all ages at the Keystone Heights branch, helping children obtain their first library cards and playing with students on board games after school, as well as helping older patrons with technology.
Condon added a personal note to the proclamation, saying Whipple helped her research science fair projects at the branch when the now-county commissioner was a student.
Condon also told Whipple that she has family members that are sorry to see the librarian go.
“My Dad is already sad that you are gone,” she said.
Whipple told commissioners that the rewards of her job went much farther than the paycheck she received from the county.
“I’ve gotten back much more than I’ve ever given,” she said.
Retiring Keystone Heights librarian Margaret Whipple said her job at the Keystone Heights Library was rewarding beyond her paycheck. “I’ve gotten back much more than I’ve ever given,” she said. Also pictured are Commissioners Betsy Condon and Wayne Bolla. Photo: Clay County Government.
