“For those reading this book who grew up in another era and another
place, you will wish you had experienced life then in our home town.”

--Kathleen Vest, retired teacher, Independence School District,
Independence, Missouri


“… a delightful experience – reminding me of the innocence of another
era …”

-- Barbara J. Potts, Mayor, City Of Independence, Mo. 1982-1990

“It is impossible to read this intriguing autobiography with laughing and
flashing back to your own teenage days in the 50,s, only to discover the
many similarities…a refreshing trip back in time…”

-- Kathy Jones, retired middle school teacher, Jefferson City Public
Schools, Jefferson City, Missouri


“ It made me laugh, made me think of my own childhood memories, and
just made me feel good. Jan makes growing up in the ‘50’s sound so fun
that I’m sorry I was born too late to experience it.”

--Christy Bowen, PE Teacher, Kansas State School for the Blind