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I have witnessed many sports great attitude. In fact, all team
teams, but none quite like the members graciously aided Nolan
Julian Youth Basketball's Coca- willingly and immediately, both in
Cola Red Team. They truly have practice and games. Never did I'
been "the Real Thing." heara complaint, even when their
Unique and Old Fashioned At first glance, they seemed own play was interrupted. The
" like a typical JYB Division 1 whole team, led by Coach Keith
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team consisting of 6th-8th Stringfellow's example, was a FEED &SUPPLY]
"..,, OFF grade boys and girls. They had picture of grace, encouragement,
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good players who worked hard, and equality. Nolan was part of
led by high-scorers Gregory the team, just like everyone else.
Conitz and David Stringfellow, Such understanding
and undoubtedly were the overflowed from other teams
most improved Division 1 team. and coaches during the season,
inWynola Farms Marketplace 4470 Highway 78 Nonetheless, basketball isn't as well. Fellow coaches Steve
( l, :L== -O E]I what made them so exceptional. Gannon, Jean DuffY, and Joy ii,'
O It was their treatment of a special Booth instructed their teams not
team member, 6th grader Nolan to guard Nolan so as to allow
Gummerus. Nolan a chance to get the ball and
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• Nolan has autism, a complex shoot - which he did. He made 2
Painting is easy when you don't know how but very difficult when you do. disorder of neural development baskets! Each time he sunk his
-- Edgar Degas characterized by impaired social shot the gym erupted with wild
* * * interaction, communication skills, applause and cheering, as if he
Smart Brothers At Bailey's - and gross motorcoordination. For won the game. Judging from
autistic youth, sensory overload the triumphant grin he flashed
Bringing The New Album Home Js common, easily brought on by us coaches, he had. Indeed, his
by Fran Coley a single touch or too much stimuli baskets were a winning score not
in their environment. Sudden loud just for Nolan, but for his team -
noises and other unpredictable and for the big-hearted town of
events can be very disturbing. Julian.
Preferably, information needs to Note: An affordable summer
be given one segment at a time camp for children ages 7-12 with
and distractions minimalized, special needs will be offered in
Now think about basketball: it's August at Indian Hills Camp in M0n-Fri 8:30 to 5:00 and Sat 9:00 to 5:00
loud, social, unpredictable, and JamuL If you know of a child with
definitely a contact sport. Simply autism or another developmental
put, basketballisoneofthe disability and would like Online
least likely sports for any autistic information, please contact Keith BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE
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The Smart Brothers (Saturday, March 31 at Bailey's, 8pm) Jesse the best in team Coca-Cola.
and Luke Edwards return at long last to native Julian for a special During practice, Lizzie Newgard
performance at Bailey's on March 31st. As their website states, often took it upon herself to
Bailey's is the first stage the musical brothers ever set foot upon - at give Nolan extra instruction as 619-445-5523 ph • 619-445"1421 fax • www.01bts.c0m
the ripe o1' ages of 14 and 12 respectively. A little older now, they needed. Ethan Elisara would
return from their travels and adventures abroad with a new recording, quickly volunteer to be Nolan's
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new lineup, and the same old charm, partner when players paired up.
The Smart Brothers began performing around San Diego on street At games, Jeremy Flores was
corners in 2007 and went on to perform nationwide on the college frequently recruited to direct
and music festival circuit the next 4 years: Nolan to where he needed to
"We've always played music together, but we started up with the be for offense or defense; a Nolan Gummerus
Smart Brothers while we were living by the beach, not really doing
anything with ourselves one year. Then my bro met a girl in school
and wrote a handful of great love songs all in the span of a couple i SIII
days. At the time, we lived in a reallythin-walled apartment complex Club Live En oys A ring Jam
so we couldn't break out the heavy duty rock instruments and were
relegated to tooling around with this dusty ukulele. We began by Students from Julian .... experience. I really liked how
singing a few simple harmonies over the new tunes, along with some Elementary and Julian Jr. High the people were fun and exciting
we had written back as far as middle school, and we were off and attended SPRING JAM 2012 but serious when they needed
running," relates Jesse in summation of the group's rootsy inception, at Camp Cuyamaca March 3rd to be. It was really cool." 7th
Aftertraveling from coastto coast playing on every street cornerthey and 4th. Sponsored by the grader Courtney Leavitt said, "It
could find between San Diego and New England, and panhandling San Diego County Friday Night was probably the best time I have
burned discs of their first homemade recording, the boys began to Live Partnership, Spring Jam ever had. I liked meetifig my
hone their craft as their music began to gain fans. is a leadership camp attended camp advisors, they were really
"We met AI Bunetta in Nashville, John Prine's manager, who is a by schools all over San Diego fun!" 6th grader Lauren Linton
real hero songwriter of ours," says Lou. "Al's a legend- he's got this County. Over 125 sixth to eighth said, "1 got to make new friends
incredible life full of these stories with everyone from Jackson Browne grade students from 10 schools from all over San Diego. I liked.
to Michael Jackson. He really taught us how to be professionals, attended this year. This year's the candlelight ceremony and
really mentored us and took us under his wing. He let us stay at his theme was "Club Live: The Real the food!" 7th graders Rose Kelly
farm when we were in town living out of the van, he let us jam on Social Network." Family groups Thomas and Elena Lepe said, "It
Steve Goodman's old Martin acoustic guitar, and he whipped us into were formed and led by high was awesome!"6th grader Laurel
shape because he believed in us." school and college students. Cantor said, "Camp gave me self
It wasn't long after the Bros. began to get serious about their song There were workshops, a confidence, the experience really
writing and performing that they got picked up by a Nashville based talent show and a candlelight changed me." 6th grader Sage
agency in 2009. They also recorded a second and third album, both ceremony. There was also a White exclaimed, "Camp was
of which showed increasing artistic maturity and production. They fantastic dance, free time, and Epic."
began to perform at music festivals and colleges almost exclusively great food! Leadership skills All hoped they would go again
through 2011, sharing the stage with everyone from hero John Prine, were learned, new friendships next year.
to Matt Costa and Bela Fleck. Their award-winning material has formed and an amazing timewas
been featured on the radio, tv, and in two independent films, had by all. Leadership awards
"It's a long way from the Gaslamp on F St. & 4th Ave.," says Jesse, were given to Julian students ..,
"butwe got our street cred." Rose Kelly Thomas, Laurel
The Smart Brothers perform Saturday, March 31 in Julian and will Cantor and Sara Rott before A recent study found people who
have some advance copies of their latest recording endeavor. More closing ceremonies, ate nuts at least five times a week
info available at facebook.com/thesmartbrothers, music available on 8th grader Sara Rott loved had half the risk of heart disease
Itunes, Amazon, and Youtube. camp more this year than last. 7th as those who didnOt eat them as
often. Nuts are high in beneficial
Smart Brothers W/Special Guests to be announced on Saturday, grader Shane Duffy said, "Spring Julian's "Club Live" kids monounsaturatedfat andfiber.
March 31, 8pm, admission $5 Jam gave us a great leadership
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