With Labor Day just around the corner, we, at The Lincoln Journal, thought it would be interesting to ask some local residents what kind of job they wanted when they were "young."

A sampling of their responses is as follows:

Dr. Dusty Rhodes, on-line professor for Troy University: "I wanted to be a preacher because my grandfather was one. I experienced a genuine calling when I was in the tenth grade."

Stacie Green, administrative assis- tant in community services for the Savannah Lakes Village Property Owners Association: "I wanted to be a secretary because my mom (Eva Gresham) was one. I also like to type and do paperwork."

Jeanie Smith, media specialist at LCMS/LCHS: "I thought about being a nurse because I was fascinated with medicine or a veterinarian because I loved animals. I also thought about moving to New York and pursuing a career in fashion merchandising because I have always loved clothes."

Bruce Beggs, superior court clerk: "I wanted to be grown up."

Shirley Dawkins, director of the Lincoln County Library: "When I was growing up, I wanted to be a housewife and take care of children."

Pam Glaze Norman, seventh-grade social studies teacher at LCMS and high school track coach: "First, I wanted to be a nurse, but I soon learned I couldn't stand the sight of blood - I would think about it when it was time to eat. Then, I decided I wanted to be a teacher because I wanted to grade papers, be in charge, and help children. Randy Smith and Carol Norman were my greatest inspirations."

Dr. Robert Williams, family physician: "I told everybody I was going to be a doctor when I grew up. My grandmother always wanted me to be a lawyer because we had one doctor in the family already."

Therese Johnson, retired nurse's aid: "When I was a kid, I wanted to be a veterinarian because I loved animals. That was all I ever wanted to be."

Welcome Mason, retired educator: "I wanted to be a physician. Our family doctor was Dr. Sesson in Washington - I would watch him mix his medicine in his office, and I was fascinated by that."

Bruce Turner, executive vice president of Farmers State Bank: "I wanted to be a fireman because of the excitement, the big trucks, and blowing the siren."

Kim Hunter, third-grade teacher at Thomson Elementary School: "I wanted to be a businesswoman. I wanted to work in Atlanta, wear a suit and heels, and carry a briefcase."

Larry Campbell, head football coach and athletic director at LCHS: "I always wanted to be a football coach. From the time I was in the ninth grade, I never ever thought of doing anything else. If I had it to do all over again, I would do the exact same thing. My second choice was to be an attorney - I'm glad I'm a football coach."

Denise Cunningham, planner for the Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Department: "I wanted to be a beautician because I liked make-up and doing hair and my aunt (Lelia Edwards) was one."