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26th Annual Doing Small Festa Italiana Things with Change Service Requested PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED Carmichael, CA US POSTAGE Celebrates all Great Love 350 PERMIT PAID things Italian Page 2 Page 9 Volume 31 Issue 29 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 July 20, 2011 Dog Day Afternoons “Chozen” Dreams Continue at Library so interesting.” (Claire is currently re-visiting her Lotta Crabtree role each weekend in Old Sacramento until Labor Day Weekend, if you’d like to see her in action.) She appeared in a PSA for Common Sense Media. “It was telling people how you should talk with your kids about how stars make mistakes, that you shouldn’t do that, but it’s still okay to like them.” Attending meetings of the California Film Foundation and Capitol Film Arts has been edu- cational for her. Her mother Rachel says, “I started taking her to meetings so she could meet the filmmakers.” “I learn so much Volunteer handlers and hounds for the Read to Rover program cosy up there,” Claire responded. “I take to library clients. A weekly chance to improve reading skills with a canine notes. They teach you so many in- audience remains a popular program at the Carmichael Library. teresting things. I really enjoy it.” Story and photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner. PCS is a scriptwriting and short Carmichael – Each Tuesday, rect their young readers. film production project for local Carmichael Library hosts dozens Errors do not cause canine eye- writers and producers. It challenges of under 10-year-olds who wait lids to bat. But under the velvet local scriptwriters to write ten- patiently for an audience with the gaze of theraphy trained animals, minute scripts about the people, least critcal listener they will ever children learn manners, kindness places, and events that make our encounter. and patience. Organisers note that community such a unique place Carmichael is one of Sacramento kids from dogless homes are first to live. They probably weren’t ex- system libraries that enable children daunted. “They inch closer to the pecting a nine-year-old to enter, let to paractice their skill with dogs. dogs every week,” says a program alone win. Alternately called “Paws to Read,” founder. “They gain in confidence Last year, she had a role in a film “Read to Rover” or “Reading with each time and their reading im- production for PCS. “I loved it. I Dogs,” these youth programs are proves every week.” realized, ‘I want to write a script. I also scheduled at Rancho Cordova, Ranging from canine minia- think I should.’” Her mother down- Belle Coolidge and Galt Libraries. tures to Baskerville-sized hounds, loaded scriptwriting software and For four years, the free “Read to the dogs are certified by the Delta Claire went for it. “I would try to Rover” opportunity has drawn Society. Though toothy yawns are write little plays in Word, but with children from all over Sacramento unpreventable at times, these men- this software, you have to write it to Carmichael. Clients choose their tors must be able to lie still and a certain way. It formats it for you, preferred tomes (the community appear interested. Petting and hugs and the Spell Check really helps. “ room contains a large selection are encouraged. (In case you were wondering, pooch-related plots) and adorn the To learn about Read to Rover Claire is homeschooled and the carpeted floor with dog and owner and similar canine opportunities scripts have been included in her teams. Parents stay on hand but are at Sacramento libraries, call (916) writing assignments.) not encouraged to supervise or cor- 264-2920. Claire’s movie, The Chozen (spelling chosen for available Internet domain address purposes), along with the other nine win- WANTED: Ridiculous Regulations! ners, will be shown at the Crest require California state government 9-year-old Claire Elizabeth is on her way to fulfilling her dreams. Photo by Julie Parker. Theater in October. “The best part Commentary by of making a movie is watching Senator Ted Gaines to determine how many regulations By Julie Parker of plays, I saw the movie ‘Zoom’ the movies Tinkerbell, Move On. your characters come to life. It is it currently imposes and cut them sig- and I really liked the little girl in it, I learned a lot about drawing from so cool.” It’s no secret that California is a dif- nificantly over several years’ time and When the ten winning movie and I thought, ‘I want to do that.’ I him. He was really creative and he Claire’s advice to other kids? ficult place to do business. California’s then for every new regulation adopted scripts were selected for Access thought, ‘Well, my mom could get was really nice. “ “Look at me. You can succeed in regulatory burden is often cited in by an agency, another would have to Sacramento’s 12th Annual “A me into plays, so why can’t she get At the Folsom History Museum, any dreams that you have. When I business literature, by CEOs and think be cut. Unfortunately, both bills failed Place Called Sacramento” (PCS), me into TV?” she played a historical character got discouraged on the script, I took tanks as a major impediment to job in Committee; however, I haven’t giv- the judges were unaware that one She did just that, for the local ca- for tour groups. “In this one build- a little break for a couple of hours. growth. en up and will continue my crusade of them was written by nine-year- ble access show, Kids Corporation. ing it had an old washboard and a I knew something good was going The mountains of ridiculous regu- to help lighten the regulatory load for old Claire Elizabeth. “My mom “They were doing a music video bucket, a butter churner and cof- to come out of this. It takes a lot of lations are a hidden tax on all of us California citizens and businesses. said, ‘Sure, you can enter,’ not for another little girl. The man who fee grinder. I had to learn all about work. Your dream doesn’t just fall as they are costly, frustrating and a If British Columbia can success- thinking I was going to get in. And, created it just really liked me, so I that.” from the sky. You actually have to waste of precious time. But complex fully implement a similar system now, we’re in the middle of mak- started doing things like that. Then, In Old Sacramento, during Travel work for something that you want. and unnecessary rules are especially that is considered a key piece of the ing a movie!” I got to interview David Cook on Back in Time Days, she played the If you really love it, it’s not work. tough on small businesses that are province’s economic growth – so can Claire became an actress first, there – the singer from American famous Lotta Crabtree, singing If you follow your dreams, you’ll on the front lines of the battle with California! when at the age of five made an Idol. He was in town for the State such songs as “Molly Malone,” have a wonderful life.” the bureaucratic language, long wait I would like to hear from you! appearance in the play, The Mix- Fair. I asked him normal questions, “Sweet Betsy From Pike” and You can follow Claire’s film times and unnecessary hoop-jumping Please email me (senator.gaines@ up Story of Goldilocks and Little like, how old were you when you “Yankee Doodle.” “One lady said project at facebook.com/pages/ triggered by thousands of rules from senate.ca.gov) any ridiculous, burden- Red. “I played Mother Red. I tried started singing. He was super nice. ‘I remember that song.’ She started The-Chozen-a-film-by-Claire- multiple levels of government. some regulations you’ve encountered many different things, like karate, I got to interview a Disney anima- singing along. It felt really nice. I Elizabeth/185186744864422 or That is why, for the past two years, I and how they have hindered you from gymnastics. After I was in a bunch tor - Larry Scholl. He worked on really love history stuff. It’s just thechozenfilm.com. have introduced legislation that would operating in California. I will be solic- iting feedback over the next month or so and will publish some of the more egregious examples in my next issue of the Gaines Gazette. How You Can be the Best Parent Possible COMMUNITY COFFEE CALENDAR From the moment they are born In 1998, California voters ap- Sacramento has allocated millions nities that value young children. nity partners, First 5 Sacramento I am continuing to add them to my children grow and learn at an ex- proved Prop 10, The California of dollars to local organizations has made a difference for calendar, so please check my website, traordinary pace. This makes the Children and Families Act, which to provide programs and services First 5 Sacramento is working to Sacramento County’s children for www.senate.ca.gov/GAINES, first five years of life some of the added a 50 cent tax on tobacco that help local children. Programs make sure parents and caregivers over a decade. By devoting re- for up-to-date information. most important because they are the products to fund programs for and services focus on making sure get the information and support they sources for children during their foundation for all years that follow. children from the prenatal stage children: need. Programs are available to: first five years, the need for other The first five years are when the through age five.