6-year-old finds after-school job

Standard Democrat

SIKESTON, Mo. -- After-school chores have a new meaning for Lane Williams.

Ever since last summer, the 6-year-old has been earning wages helping clean the Sikeston Kindergarten Center after school.

Lane's mother, Susan Williams, is a teacher at the center, so when she has to stay after school and work, Lane stays with her. Lane decided to make use of his time helping the custodians. His duties consist of sweeping, and sometimes mopping, several rooms.

Principal Vera Glueck was so impressed with Lane's work, she put him on the payroll, paying him $1 a week.

Lane is not yet spending his money. "My dad told me I had to save it for high school," he said.