Thanks, Jeri. Here's what I wrote a co-founder:

* I have severe reservations on 'child stars'.. Sure, I believe the child is doing a lot of dreaming - but very often, I think, it is the parents who have the dream. I don't really want to be a part of it.

* Her voice is good now - for her age - but it will get better. I see no need to accelerate the process. To my mind, our culture is obsessed.

* She is a good songwriter- Steve thinks she is one of the best songwriters in Juneau - but with age and maturity she will write songs that are more appropriate to her age and experience. She has not got it yet, in my opinion.

* They are putting out a CD this winter - but I think that illustrates my major point. With age and maturity she will put out a better CD- the novelty appeal doesn't cut it.

* If we put her on at Gold Street, the audience will be supportive - but I suspect that a good many members of the audience will be as uneasy as I .