"No wonder people weren't rushing to be crossing wardens, I thought ruefully next morning, a foggy first of February. " In February 1966, beset with money troubles and with a young family, Hazel Wheeler began work as a Lollipop Lady at the princely wage of 3 14s 6d a week. During her year spent shepherding schoolchildren over the crossing, she met many new people, young and old, and heard all about the ups and downs of their daily lives.