Leon Cardwell Is June Employee Of The Month

For those of you who don't know Leon Cardwell, he's the fellow who sits behind the circulation desk every Tuesday evening and all day Saturday. Everyone who knows Leon says the same thing about him: he has a wry sense of humor, is very witty, and you never know what to expect from him. He can be quite a tease at times. And fun!
Well, Leon was selected as the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library's June Employee of the Month.
And he was really tickled when he received the award from library director, Melody Jenkins. You could see it on his face...a slight grin and mischievous, smiling eyes. Everyone at the event laughed when he casually put on his gold library pin and told last month's EOM to move her car from the designated parking space just outside the employee entrance. We could tell he especially liked that part of his award!
Leon was a high school math teacher when he began working at the library on October 6, 1972 as a circulation clerk. He is a long-long-term employee of 35-1/2 years and has always worked on Tuesday nights and Saturdays.
Melody said, "I can remember many times seeing Leon sitting at the front desk answering the phone and checking out books, while he had a high school student sitting beside him for tutoring."
She also said, "He's very faithful. I can't ever remember him being sick. He has taken some vacations, but not many."
Leon was born and raised in Colquitt County and lives with his father. He is very interested in puzzles, games and woodworking. He's active in the Moultrie Lions Club and the Colquitt County Retired Teacher's Association and is treasurer of both organizations.
Next time you see Leon, we hope you'll congratulate him. He well deserves it!!!