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Brian Bissell, a Whittier Trust Senior Vice President, will be aboard the 70 foot Grand Illusion in the Transpac race

Ben Did Go: City Declares July 6 in Honor of the Fallen Lifeguard

By Sara Hall | NB Indy As a tribute to the first and only Newport Beach lifeguard who died in the line of duty, City Council last week unanimously declared July 6 as Benjamin M. Carlson Day. Council voted 7-0 on June 25 and approved a resolution officially recognizing July 6 as a day named after the fallen lifeguard, in honor of his ultimate service to the city.

The audience applauded as Mayor Diane Dixon read the resolution and made the declaration.

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Newport Sailors Prepare for 50th Transpac Race

By Christopher Trela | NB Indy The Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race may get a lot of local attention since its starting point is off the Balboa Pier, but the Transpacific Yacht Race, known as Transpac, is one of sailing’s great traditions that draws sailors, and boats, from around the world, including of course Newport Beach.

The originator of Transpacific Yacht racing, the late Clarence MacFarlane of Honolulu, found several mainland yachtsmen who agreed to a race to Honolulu in 1906. He sailed his 48’ schooner, La Paloma, from Honolulu to San Francisco to join them in a race back to Waikiki, but he arrived a few weeks after the great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, so that race did not happen.

Instead, MacFarlane sailed down to

Los Angeles to join the Lurline and the Anemone for the first Honolulu Race, which started from San Pedro on June 11, 1906.

Flash forward to 2019 and the 50th anniversary of the Transpac race, which starts July 10. A record 95 boats are entered this year. The starting line is still off the bluffs of Point Fermin in San Pedro, and the finish is off the Diamond Head lighthouse just east of Honolulu. Total distance: 2,225 nautical miles.

Among the sailors in the race is Brian Bissell, a Senior Vice President at Whittier Trust based in Newport Beach. He’ll be aboard the 70-foot Grand Illusion, owned by Dave Clark.

Grand Illusion won the Transpac race three times under a previous owner.

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Residential Burglaries Reported in Dover Shores, Harbor Ridge Newport Beach Police Department officials alerted residents to three residential burglaries recently, in Santa Ana Heights, Dover Shores, and Harbor Ridge.

Police sent out a Nixle alert Wednesday about a residential burglary in the 2300 block of Irvine Ave. in Santa Ana Heights that occurred between 4 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Tuesday.

While the victim was out of town, an unknown suspect shattered a glass door to a guest bedroom, NBPD explained.

Once inside, the suspect rummaged through drawers in the guest bedroom, master bedroom, and office before fleeing the scene.

In another Nixle alert on Wednesday, NBPD reported a residential burglary that occurred Tuesday around 11 p.m. in the 1300 block of Galaxy Dr. in the BURGLARIES Page 3

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Final Two Youth Skippers Named For Upcoming GovCup Cameron Feves of Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club in Los Angeles and David Wood of Balboa Yacht Club claimed the last two spots in the 53rd Governor’s Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship The Governor’s Cup, hosted by the Newport Beach-based BYC and presented by Disc Sports and Spine Center, kicks off on July 15 at the yacht club.

For skippers and crews under age 23, the event is the “most prestigious and oldest youth match racing regatta in the world,” officials explained in a press release shared on Wednesday.

Alumni have reached the top of the sport including the America’s Cup, the Congressional Cup, and in events very different than the GovCup, including the Olympics and Round the World Race. Officials explained in the press release that the quality of this year’s skippers is likely to result in the granting of “Grade 1” status by World Sailing for the second consecutive year. Last year’s organizers believe the 2018 Grade 1 designation was the first ever for an age-limited event, with that grading normally reserved for regattas dominated by professional sailors.

Ten skippers from six countries had previously been named by BYC based on resumes, but the last two spots were both decided based on the results of the U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup held June 28-30 in San Diego.

Feves won the Rose Cup and received the automatic invitation extended to the winner, and Wood won the host club invitation by beating fellow club member, Jeffrey

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Dover Shores neighborhood.

While the victim was gone for the evening, an unknown suspect shattered a glass door to enter the home, the police reported. Once inside, the suspect forced open the master bedroom door.

Nothing was reported stolen in either case.

Police shared some home security tips to help homeowners “harden the target” in all three messages.

Community Meeting on JWA General Aviation Planned Community organization Speak Up Newport is hosting their monthly meeting next week with another hot topic: John Wayne Airport.

The title for July’s meeting is “What is the Future of the John Wayne Airport General Aviation Improvement Program (GAIP)?”

It will be held Wednesday in the community room at the Newport Beach Civic Center. A reception,

Petersen, in the petit final of the Rose Cup for third place. BYC had decided that creating a “sail off” for the spot within the Rose Cup was the fairest way to pick among these two accomplished match racers.

Feves and Wood will join an international group of the best youth match racers in the world at the “GovCup.” Leonard Takahashi (NZL) is product of the Performance Programme of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, as are his fellow Kiwi invitees, Jordan Stevenson and Nick Egnot-Johnson.

Observers are looking forward to seeing if two-time GovCup runner-up Takahashi can quickly re-sharpen his match racing skills given that he has skipped match racing for much of the last year, opting instead to sail foiling catamarans for the Japanese “SailGP” professional team (Takahashi has dual citizenship). He will be pushed hard by both Stevenson and Egnot-Johnson, who have focused on and excelled in both age-limited and open regattas in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand since the last GovCup. Two-time United Kingdom Youth and Intercollegiate Match Racing Champion, Matt Whitfield, will return for his third and final Governor’s Cup, representing Great Britain and his native Wales.

Two European teams will also compete, led by Mans Holmberg, a World Sailing top-25 ranked skipper based largely on his success on the professional World Match Racing Tour, and top Scandinavian match race skipper Jeppe Borch of Denmark.

Former U.S. Youth Match Racing champion Jack Parkin (Riverside YC / Stanford Sailing Team) will again sail in the Governor’s Cup after finishing just Always lock windows and doors when going out, even if for only a few minutes, and always activate the alarm.

Second story windows and doors should be secured as if they were on the first story, police explained.

Police also recommended adding a motion sensor in the master bedroom/bathroom, which will activate the alarm if someone comes in through a glass window or door without opening it.

When leaving on vacation, remember to call NBPD for a “Vacation Check” at (949) 644-3681.

including complimentary light supper provided by The Bungalow and wine available for purchase, will start at 5:15 p.m. The program runs from 6 to 7 p.m.

The GAIP will make changes to the airport’s General Aviation Facilities. A panel of speakers will present the facts about the actions taken by the OC Board of Supervisors on June 25 and what the future holds for this project.

For more information on the meeting, call (949) 224-2266 or visit speakupnewport.com

out of the semi-finals in his first GovCup last year, and Frank Dair, (California YC), who won Australia’s Musto Youth MR Championship and was a podium finisher at Australia’s Harken series last fall, will complete the four team U.S. contingent.

Teams from Australia have been prominent in GovCup history and the country is again well represented by two teams from rival New South Wales clubs. Finn Tapper will represent the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia and will hope to emulate last year’s winner from CYCA, Harry Price, who won his second Cup in 2018. GovCup veteran and the world’s 13th ranked female match racing skipper, Clare Costanzo, will sail in her third and final GovCup representing Australia’s Royal Prince Alfred YC, which also has been regularly represented in the top ranks of past Governor’s Cups.

The Cup will be raced in identical “GovCup 22” sloops provided to all competitors. They were designed by former BYC Commodore Alan Andrews, built by Westerly Marine in nearby Santa Ana, and used in the 50th Anniversary regatta in 2016. Skippers and crews since then have uniformly praised the boats which perform well in the lighter winds often experienced in Newport Beach but also proved

Close downwind action at Governor’s Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship.

exciting in 18 knots of breeze. They feature a “flat top” mainsail, masthead spinnaker, modern “T” keel and an “all up” weight of only 1,470 pounds.

Again this year, an all-volunteer “GovCup TV” team will live-stream via Facebook (facebook.com/bycgovcup/) the Monday evening opening dinner and “roast” of the skippers and teams, the racing on Friday and Saturday, and the post-race press conferences Friday and Saturday, including the Saturday afternoon presentation of the Governor’s Cup and Purcell Sportsmanship trophies. Live “Pre-Race Shows” featuring a preview of the day’s racing, and interviews with competitors, will also be aired Wednesday through Saturday mornings.

For more information, visit govcupracing.com

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Artscapes Sunset Jazz at Newport Kicks Off 10th Season

By Christopher Trela | NB Indy Joe Rothman loves jazz music. As the former co-producer of the West Coast Jazz Party with fellow Newport Beach resident John McClure, Rothman is a jazz impresario who in 2009 came up with the idea of presenting outdoor jazz and cabaret entertainment on Wednesday nights during the summer under the title Sunset Jazz at Newport.

This was around the time that Fashion Island discontinued their outdoor music series, so the timing was right.

And to make Sunset Jazz at Newport unique, he presented the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa with the idea of combining live music with an outside restaurant experience, with table service in their Rose Garden, offering appetizer, dinner and drink options.

It was the right idea at the right time, said Rothman.

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“We were successful from day one,” recalled Rothman. “We had 17 years of experience” with other jazz events, as well as a good mailing list and a loyal following.

And of course, the Marriott’s Rose Garden itself is perfect for al fresco jazz.

“For 350 seats the venue is beautiful, we bring in special sound equipment, and looking out at the ocean is not bad,” said Rothman.

Sunset Jazz at Newport kicks off its 10th anniversary season on July 10 with a weekly series featuring 11 concerts by noted names in the jazz world.

Sunset Jazz at Newport is co-presented by The Jazz Cruise & Blue Note at Sea, the world’s only full ship charter cruises dedicated to “Straight-Ahead & Contemporary Jazz,” together with Rothman and McClure. Media sponsor is the nation’s top jazz station, KJAZZ. Yamaha is the official piano of Sunset Jazz at Newport.

Taking place in the Marriott’s Rose Garden (and the Seaview Terrace on 7/10, 7/17 & 8/14), Sunset Jazz at Newport will present performances starting at 6 p.m. and concluding at 8:30 p.m.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. with table service featuring food and beverages.

The opening night concert on July 10 Wednesday features The Jazz Cruise All Stars with Shelly Berg, Ken Peplowski, Joe Labarbera, Rickey Woodard, Grant Geissman and Mike Gurrola.

This amazing band returns to give jazz lovers a sampling of The Jazz Cruise, the world’s only full ship charter cruise dedicated to “straight ahead” jazz. Pianist Shelly Berg is Musical Director of The Jazz Cruise, while his fellow musicians are all Jazz Cruise veterans The 10th Anniversary Concert Schedule: JULY 10: THE JAZZ CRUISE ALLSTARS featuring Shelly Berg, Ken Peplowski, Joe Labarbera, Rickey Woodard, Grant Geissman and Mike Gurrola. This is an all-star taste of The Jazz Cruise to kick off the 10th Anniversary.

JULY 17: THE FOUR FRESHMENIn Concert and singing the hits “Day In,

Day Out,” “Route 66,” “Come Fly With Me” and many others.

JULY 24: TEKA & HER NEWBOSSA QUINTET- An exciting evening of Brazilian Bossa Nova meets Classic American Jazz.

JULY 31: CHAMPIAN FULTON TRIO featuring Kevin Kanner, Mike Gurrola and special guest Andy Martin.

AUG. 7: CHUCK REDD-TOM SCOTT QUINTET featuring Tom Rainer, John Clayton, and Matt Witek.

AUG. 14: JOHN PIZZARELLI QUARTET- A special concert celebrating Sinatra, Jobim and Nat King Cole.

AUG. 21: JACKIE RYAN sings The Bergmans & more with the Bill Cunliffe Quartet.

AUG. 28: BYRON STRIPLINGBOBBY FLOYD QUARTET with Joe Labarbera and Bruce Forman.

SEPT. 4: EMMET COHEN TRIO and “The Wonder From Down Under” James Morrison.

SEPT. 11: BARBARA MORRISON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION with The Peak Experience featuring Rickey Woodard.

SEPT. 18: THE TOM KUBIS BIG BAND returning Live & Unleashed with guest vocalist Nicole Kubis.

Tickets 11 concerts for the price of 10. $299 General (open seating); $499 Blue (reserved), $628 Gold (reserved).

Individual seats: $29. General; $49.

Blue; $62.

Special pricing: The Four Freshmen, John Pizzarelli Quartet, Emmet Cohen Trio and The Tom Kubis Big Band: $39/53/64 Tickets are available by calling (949) 759-5003 or by visiting sunsetjazzatnewport.com.

The Marriott is at 900 Newport Center Dr., across from Fashion Island.

Hotel reservations at the special Sunset Jazz at Newport rate are being offered (space available). Sunday thru Thursday each of the performance weeks at $169 standard/$194 ocean view. Self-parking: $10 for each Wednesday and $15 overnight; Wine corkage: $25. No outside food allowed.

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Biz Buzz BUSINESS NEWS FOR NEWPORT BEACH

Whittier Trust Hosts Private Reception at Hilbert

By NB Indy Staff Whittier Trust, with offices in Newport Beach, hosted a private reception immediately following Chapman University’s Economic Forecast Update presented on June 19 by James L. Doti, Ph.D., Chapman University President Emeritus and Professor of Economics.

The reception was hosted by Whittier Trust at Chapman University’s Hilbert Museum of California Art in support of the stunning exhibition of 20th century plein air painters “GIFTED: Collecting the Art of California at Gardena High School, 1919-1956.”

The exhibition will be on view at the Hilbert Museum until October 19.

The unique story of this centennial exhibition begins with the 1919 graduating senior class of Gardena High School – based in what was then a small farming community in the South Bay area near Los Angeles -- raising a few hundred dollars to buy and donate a painting by a noted California artist to the school. This launched a tradition which lasted until 1956.

This student-led project donated more than 70 paintings to the school over the years. The Gardena High School collection is today widely lauded by art experts as containing some of the finest works of the period by California artists, many of

Left to right: Greg Custer of Whittier Trust, Dr. Jim Doti of Chapman Left to right: Dr. Jim Doti of Chapman University, Lauren Peterson University, Caleb Silsby of Whittier Trust of Whittier Trust, Jillyn Hess Verdon and Ted Verdon

whom became famously sought-after by avid art collectors.

The Gardena High School Collection features Maynard Dixon’s “Men of the Red Earth,” considered by some art experts to be one of the great American masterworks from any period, as well as paintings by Franz Bischoff, William Wendt, Alson Clark, Marion Wachtel, Edgar Payne and many others.

“Whittier Trust grew from its infancy as a single family office to a multifamily office, overseeing more than $13 Billion in assets on behalf of its 424 clients, during the hundred year period showcased by this exhibition,” said Greg Custer, Executive Vice President

in charge of Whittier Trust’s Newport Beach office. “This highly anticipated presentation underscores our shared value of developing young people; and brings back fond memories to the many dedicated professionals on the Whittier Trust team,” he added.

“One hundred years ago, students at Gardena High School inextricably linked the essential appreciation of art to a meaningful education, a value that serves Chapman students, faculty and the community well, and one we continue to embrace as the future unfolds before us,” according to Mark Hilbert of Newport Coast, the museum’s cofounder. “We’re proud to welcome back

Newport Beach-Based PopShorts Named Boutique Agency of the Year

By Christopher Trela | NB Indy The media landscape has seen a dramatic shift over the last 10 years due to the rise of social media and the popularity of those who wield consumer influence on their respective social platforms.

Savvy PR and Marketing agencies have recognized this shift, including Newport Beach-based PopShorts, which was founded in 2013 with a mission to create meaningful social media experiences that connect brands with consumers to drive business forward.

Since then, PopShorts has grown into a social media powerhouse that has designed successful social media campaigns for the world’s top brands, studios, and agencies.

PopShorts’ efforts have not gone unnoticed. The agency was recently named Boutique Agency of the Year during the 2019 IDEA Awards Gala, hosted

by ThinkLA on June 13 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

The Boutique Agency of the Year award recognizes a boutique agency that “displays the best combination of inspired leadership, outstanding culture, employee retention, excellence in craft, outstanding service and a passion

for the ThinkLA community.”

In addition to this honor, the company was a finalist in the Best Influencer Campaign category, a new class in the achievement awards.

The award was accepted by PopShorts’ founders Adam Gausepohl, CEO and creative director, Jake Hay, head of business development, Peyton Dougherty, COO and co-founder, and Brett Doonan, creative social strategist.

“We are ecstatic and beyond honored to be named Boutique Agency of the Year,” said Gausepohl. “Our dedicated team of innovators, hard workers and passionate individuals at PopShorts realizes the competitive nature of our industry. We are very thankful to our extraordinary team of forward-thinkers who never fear originality.”

Earlier this year, PopShorts was recognized as Gold Honoree at the 11th Annual Shorty Awards for an original Instagram scavenger hunt the agency created in an effort to connect the audience to the Lionsgate original film, “A Simple Favor,” and its characters.

The agency has also received a Silver ADDY Award for Best Social Media Campaign 2019 for this creation.

ThinkLA, now in its 13th year of

service, connects the creative community by promoting Los Angeles as a network of creativity and innovation in media, marketing and advertising. For nine years, ThinkLA has recognized Southern California’s marketing superstars through the annual IDEA Awards, which spotlights and celebrates creative campaigns, agencies, clients, partners and individuals who bring ingenuity to Los Angeles. The gala gathers more than 1,000 of the regions’ biggest thinkers in advertising.

“It has been a breakout year for us,”

our dear friends from Whittier Trust to celebrate this outstanding exhibit in our museum today.”

The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, recently named Best Museum in OC Weekly’s “Best of Orange County,” was established by the generosity of Mark and Janet Hilbert of Newport Coast and opened its doors in 2016. The Hilbert Collection, which includes oils, watercolors and drawings of everyday life in the Golden State, is a significant repository of 20th and 21st century representational art by California artists. The Collection also includes American illustration and animation/ movie production art.

acknowledged Dougherty, who noted that the secret to their success was “we were early adopters. We grew with social media—Instagram, Snapchat, stories.”

Dougherty said that while many of their clients are in Los Angeles, the partners wanted to locate PopShorts in Newport Beach because “we put in a tremendous number of hours, so it’s great to be able to wake up in a place you’re happy to be in.”

PopShorts’ goal, said Dougherty, is to meet younger audiences where they are and create content on the platforms consumers are active on, in their voice.

Based on the company’s accolades, they are succeeding in their goal.

For more information, visit PopShorts.com.

Left to right: Brett Doonan (Creative Social Strategist), Peyton Dougherty (COO, Head of Talent), Jake Hay (Partner, Head of Business Development), Adam Gausepohl (CEO, Creative Director) and Don Lupo (ThinkLA)

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Charity Spotlight SHINING A LIGHT ON LOCAL NONPROFITS AND PHILANTHROPISTS

Laura’s House Hosts Annual ‘Brighter Futures’ Luncheon at Balboa Bay Resort It was an day of inspiration, appreciation and hope for the future as nearly 275 supporters of Laura’s House, a Southern California organization dedicated to the prevention and education of domestic violence, gathered at the Balboa Bay Resort on May 10 for its 4th annual ‘Brighter

Futures’ Luncheon.

Chaired by Laura’s House Board Member Anne MacPherson, the luncheon highlighted the critical community work of the nonprofit and honored those who have partnered to advance its mission and support healthy relationships and teen dating (L-to-R) Dawn Chambers; Laura Khouri, Lau-

(L-to-R) Imelda Delherra; Kasey Warren; Fran-

ra’s House Board Member; Charlette Petersen

cesca Deupree; Dena Langston and Cheryl

and Charlet Sanga

Osborn, Laura’s House Board Member

(L-to-R) Adam Dodge, Laura’s House Legal & Technology Director and Carly Ketchum, MA, LMFT, Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University

abuse prevention and education for youth.

Each luncheon table was hosted by a significant community leader or local designer and featured personalized décor inspired by the theme of providing brighter futures for Laura’s House families.

Table designers included Balboa Bay Resort, Connie Fox, Couture Flowers, Cowboy Winery, Hibner Design Group, HomeAid OC, Jenni Kayne, Lido House Hotel, Rogers Gardens and Katharine Story.

“We are grateful for the opportunity our Brighter Futures Luncheon presents to honor and thank our dedicated supporters because without them, rebuilding violence-free lives for families would not be possible,” said Margaret Bayston, Laura’s House CEO/Executive Director.

An expert panel provided an educational and informative conversation on the bystander affect, and how to help loved ones find support and resources. Panelists included, Al Valdez, PhD, University of California, Irvine; Susan Parmelee, LCSW, Wellness & Prevention Center; Carly Ketchum, MA, LMFT, adjunct professor at Pepperdine University; and Jennifer Ponce MSW, CHES, Laura’s House, prevention education manager.

The event also featured touching moments and included inspiring remarks from two remarkable teen advocates. Laura’s House also presented Brighter Futures Awards to those who have made extraordinary efforts to support and empower youth, advocate and create awareness and education on the issue of teen violence and domestic abuse. Honorees included

Margaret Bayston, Laura’s House CEO and Executive Director; Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes and Cheryl Ball

Arbonne Charitable Foundation, a loyal supporter of Laura’s House since 2008, and Laura’s House Ambassador Taira Ramdhani, 19, who received the Youth Leader Award.

The event also included an opportunity drawing with gifts from David Yurman, Gorjana, Jenni Kayne, Lido House Hotel, Harley’s Laguna Beach and more.

Luncheon guests enjoyed an artisan boutique featuring jewelry by James Kanan, designer handbags and clothing by Cason Couture, scrubs and soaps by Cocolo, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Laura’s House.

Event sponsors included: Aviso Legal Group LLP, Patty Bucklen, Kara Casola, CTC Global, Garnett Powers & Associates, Laura Khouri, Anne MacPherson, RD Olson Development, Pat McAuley & Joann Leatherby, Cheryl Osborn and Casey Wolin.

Throughout the year, Laura’s House mobilizes advocates to raise awareness and educate the community about domestic violence through myriad initiatives. Its signature fundraising event, the Laura’s House Gala: 25 Years of Silver Linings, marks the nonprofit’s 25th Anniversary. The event will be held on Sept. 7 at the Fashion Island Hotel.

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Simplicity, Patience, Compassion Taking time to be grateful is essential to a happy life.

The Fourth of July is a reminder of how fortunate we are. Even though we live in a time where the political arena is stressed and social media and sports figures have too much influence, we still get to enjoy a wonderful part of the world.

Sitting outside my home near the back bay, I can watch the sun set on the water. Could it get better than that? I do not think so, yet it is so easy to take our lives for granted. No life is perfect, yet we all have so much to appreciate. Often we do not recognize what we have, or where we live, until it is taken away.

The less we have, the more we appreciate what we do have. The less we have, the more we have time and money to

live life rather than taking care of “stuff.”

By having more time, we are able to slow down and truly appreciate life instead of rushing off to the next thing.

Lao Tzu, an ancient Chinese philosopher, said “I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion.

These three are your greatest treasures.”

This is still true today. Living with simplicity, patience and compassion will make life much more peaceful, rewarding, and joyful.

With our lifestyles, it takes a commitment to live with these three attributes, as our lives get consumed by commercialism, more shiny things to have and buy, and more commitments than we have time for leads easily to being stressed (which is the biggest reason for health issues), leading to lack of patience towards ourselves and others.

Add the admiration we have for success and beauty, which leads to a critical sense of self and others, and suddenly it’s problematic to live with simplicity, patience and compassion.

So how do you live a life full of simplicity, patience and compassion?

1. Wake up every day and take a deep breath to be thankful for another day.

2. Take time each day to decide what is important to you and focus on those things each day.

3. Every time you notice you are getting stressed, take a deep breath and feel your feet on the ground.

4. Take time every day to be quiet, watch the sunset, go for a walk in nature, read, pray or meditate, and look inward.

5. When you feel impatient with someone or something, slow down and think about what is truly important.

6. Take time every day to show compassion, not just for others but yourself.

7. Every night end with kind thoughts, and take time to reflect on the day and what was important, and say “thank you.”

As scientist and author Jon KabatZinn said, “Voluntary simplicity means going fewer places in one day rather than more, seeing less so I can see more, doing less so I can do more, acquiring less so I can have more.”.

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Lifestyle INSIGHTS

Lessons from Giraffes, Gorillas and Sheep I watched an incredible movie a few months back called “The Woman Who Loves Giraffes.”

My interest was less about giraffes and more about the story of Dr. Anne Innis Dagg. Not to say I don’t like giraffes. They are beautiful animals, so graceful and cuBY DR. SHELLY rious, and they have ZAVALA blue tongues.

I was impressed with how Anne stepped out of the world she knew, the safety of it, and explored what she was driven by.

In 1956, Anne left for a journey to South Africa to be the first person, let alone the first woman, to study the life of giraffes.

Anne had many challenges from being a woman. For this reason alone she was turned down.

Then Anne came across the bias of apartheid. Neither of these two issues stopped Anne from following what she knew she needed to do.

Something about her story struck me.

Anne reports that her mother taught her to treat people as human beings, not by their color or their sex, and this is how she treats people.

This led to people turning away from her, but she did not turn away from her dreams. This is evident throughout the documentary.

Against the odds, Anne got up every day and did what no one had done before: she learned about the giraffe and published a book on her findings.

However, returning home she found people were not willing to treat her the way she treated others.

They had a bias with allowing her what she earned and deserved with her research.

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Anne was not forgotten. In her 80s, she was able to go back and visit and teach what she knew about giraffes.

Due to Anne’s experiences, she wrote a lot on human rights and woman’s rights. Her life did not start out that way, but due to her experiences she did not give up, but rather created another direction.

“The Woman Who Loves Giraffes” is a must-watch movie that will warm your heart and inspire you to be who you are and live your dreams.

This was also true in a book I just finished called “An Elephant in My Kitchen” by Francoise Malby-Anthony and Katja Willemsen.

Francoise’s story is also one of living her dreams and, along the way, being heartbroken, yet taking her pain and making something of it.

Francoise and her husband opened a safari park in South Africa, but her husband died and she is left to manage the park with the help of her staff.

She has to learn about animals, yet along the way decides to continue the dream along with opening an animal orphanage.

Both these true stories left me reminding myself that we have to rise above our circumstances and keep focused on what is important not to just us, but also the world.

These two people alone have made an incredible impact in the world.

I just returned from a trip to Rwanda and South Africa, where I had the incredible experience of seeing the Mountain Gorillas (I’ll save details for another column).

I knew Rwanda has struggled since the genocide 25 years ago. I wanted to somehow make an impact when I went there.

With some research I found out where we were staying, just outside of Volcano’s national park, that they were involved with a project called One Sheep Per Family.

I decided to hassle all my friends to donate a sheep, which is $40. I was able to get 22 sheep.

Thinking nothing of it, I ventured to that part of the world where the village we were helping put on a performance, and I was able to give each family their sheep.

While there, I met a couple from England who were there to also see the gorillas. I told them what I was doing and they kindly donated two more sheep. I invited them to join the event,

which they gladly agreed.

I wish I could share on paper how heart-rending this experience was. The English couple shared this was just as moving as seeing the gorillas and something they will never forget.

These people have so little. That one sheep for that family enables them to be self-sufficient. As I was handing people their sheep they were shaking, crying, dancing, celebrating and so so grateful. I even have goose bumps as I am writing my story. I will continue to donate to this program yearly as I saw the impact it had.

I so believe that when we step out of the norm, and do what is in our hearts, at our core, no matter what the challenges, what obstacles we come across, or what others say, we are being authentic and feel alive.

James ScGreevey once said, “We need to have a purpose in this life. I’m pleading with you, I’m begging with you to do the right thing. And do it not for the sake of how it will impact your own lives, but only for the sake of doing the right thing.”

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Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TOWN THIS WEEK

July 7: Concert on the Green with The Smith Band, 6 to 7:30 p. m. on the Civic Center Green,

July 10: Sunset Jazz Presents The Jazz Cruise All-Stars at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel.

100 Civic Center Drive. Smith Band is a six-piece pop country music group from Southern

Sunset Jazz kicks off its 10th anniversary season with this all-star concert. Concerts takes

California that performs hits from artists such as Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert and Luke

place in the Rose Garden (and the Seaview Terrace on 7/10). Gates open at 5 p.m., concert

Bryan. Concertgoers may bring picnic dinners, blankets and low-slung beach chairs. Food

is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Series continues every Wednesday night through Sept. 18. Tickets are $29-

trucks will be on hand selling dinner and desserts. Free admission and free parking.

$64. Visit SunsetJazzAtNewport.com for tickets and complete lineup.

ONGOING Live entertainment nightly at the Port Restaurant & Bar. For a schedule, visit portcdm.com.

Pelican Hill Resort Events (PelicanHill.com / (855) 467-6800): • Half + Half Champagne & Oysters, Fridays from 4-6 p.m. Welcome the weekend with bubbles and oysters at Pelican Grill Bar. Pop by for a halfbottle of champagne paired with a half dozen oysters for $30.

• Late Afternoon Libations, Mondays through Thursdays, 3 – 5 p.m. Pelican Grill + Bar makes relaxing afternoons and post-golf round celebrations even better with half off select beverages.

• Pelican Grill Bar Live Music, Thursdays–Saturdays from 7–11 p.m. Live music paired with endless ocean views of the Pacific.

• Seven ‘Til Seven Social Hour Specials, Daily from 5 to 7 p.m. The Great Room Social Lounge serves up a featured selection of $7 cocktails and wines by the glass, as well as $7 Margherita pizzas, • Social Lounge Live Music, Thursdays - Saturdays 7:30–11:30 p.m.

Whether you stop by after dinner or spend the evening in the Great Room Social Lounge, you’ll be entertained with cocktails, small bites and music.

• The Art of Pasta Making, Wednesday – Sundays. Learn how to make traditional Italian egg-based pasta dough in the Andrea Ristorante pasta kitchen.

Advance reservations required. $125 to $150 per person.

OASIS Pick and Sing Hootenanny Group, every Friday 1 – 3 p.m. at OASIS Senior Center in Corona del Mar. Bring your stringed instrument or just come and sing along. For more info, visit the Clubs & Activities section of friendsofoasis.org, or call (949) 644 – 6180.

Studio Gallery Exhibition at Bayside Restaurant: Southern California plein air artist, Jorn Fox. The wide scope of his oil paintings includes collections devoted to the beauty of the California Coast, the action of its harbors,

tion of fresh produce, nuts, oil/vinegar, cheese, flowers, fish and more.

Armstrong Garden Centers Workshops. Weekend workshops for gardeners at the Armstrong Garden Center on Coast Highway in Newport Beach.

Classes are free and open to gardeners of all levels. For more information, visit armstronggarden.com or call (949) 644-9510.

Guided Kayak Tours, every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. year-round.

Tours leave from the Newport Aquatic Center. Cost is $25 per person, eight and older. Reservations and prepayment required. To book a tour, call (949) 923-2269.

Second Sunday Restoration Program, 9 – 11:30 a.m. at Upper Newport Bay. Join Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve staff and volunteers in enhancing the Bay’s habitat for local wildlife.

Activities may include non-native plant removal, planting natives, watering, trash cleanup, and Butterfly Garden maintenance. To register visit LetsGoOutside.org.

Fourth Fridays / Vintage Market.

Explore the Lido Marina Village for an intimate, curated market with hand picked vintage items every 4th Friday of the month.

Fresh Flower Friday at Lido Marina Village, 12 – 5 p.m. French Buckets is on hand selling gorgeous bouquets of fresh blooms every Friday.

Balboa Peninsula Trolley, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.- 9:30 p.m.

The Balboa Peninsula Trolley is a free service to get you easily moving around the Peninsula without having to pay for parking or worry about finding a place to park. For more information visit NewportBeachCA.gov.

the rhythm of jazz, nautical series and vintage car classics. Visit BaysideRestaurant.com for details.

Wild Tales, Fridays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

Fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story time, hands-on activities and outdoor nature walks. Ages 2 to 5 years old. Cost is $5 per child. Registration is required, email info@newportbay.org or call (949) 923-2269 to register.

Family Science Sundays, the last Sunday of each month 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Upper Newport Bay’s Muth Interpretive Center classroom. Self-guided activities, hands on exploration and craft fun. Free program, recommended for ages 3 to 12. Join Preserve staff for story time at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Email unbic@ocparks.com or call (949) 9232290 for more information.

Cars & Café at Moulin, 7 – 9 a.m.

On the last Sunday of each month, the Moulin parking lot sees an overflow of luxury automobiles from Bugattis to Citroëns, and everything in between.

Guests can sip free café as they mingle with automobile owners, collectors, and enthusiasts among antique and exotic vehicles. Moulin will be serving breakfast inside the restaurant and on the patio. Admission and café is free.

Moulin is located at 1000 N. Bristol St. Visit MoulinBistro.com for details.

Balboa Car Show, every Sunday from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Fun Zone parking lot in Balboa Village. The Balboa Car Show has grown to offer visitors an up close and personal look at more than 75 custom and vintage models. Come to look or bring your own car to this informal car show. Visit BalboaCarShow.com for details.

Lido Marina Village: Live music every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 12 to 3 p.m. on the Lido Deck. Lido Marina Village is located at 3434 Via Lido in Newport Beach.

Farmers Market at Lido Marina Village, 1 – 6 p.m. every Wednesday.

Vendors offer a carefully curated selec-

JULY 6 Tunes at the Dunes: The English Beat, 6 – 9 p.m. at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. This special concert features The English Beat, a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band’s unique sound has

allowed it to endure for nearly three decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world. Among the band’s hits: “Mirror in the Bathroom” and “Tears of a clown.” Price is $25 for General Seating and $65 for Table Seating. Visit NewportDunes.com JULY 9 Newport Beach City Council Meeting, 7 p.m. at City Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Center Drive. For more info visit NewportBeachCa.gov JULY 11 Wake Up! Newport, 7:15 – 8:45 a.m. at the Central Library Friends Room.

Hosted by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. Breakfast treats will be provided. This event is free to the public, but please make reservations for food and seating planning. Contact: Pam Smith at psmith@newportbeach. com or (949) 729-4411.

25th Anniversary Celebration of the Central Library with Jim Abbott. 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Central Library Friends Room. Jim Abbott, legendary Angels pitcher, author of New York Times Bestselling book, “Imperfect: An Improbable Life,” is a Newport Beach resident and Library patron. Abbott, who overcame the challenge of being born without a right hand to fulfill his dreams of playing baseball at the highest level, delivers a message championing adaptability, determination, and perseverance. That message should resonate with the audience of library supporters, who in 1994 worked hard to make their dream of a Central Library come true. Free admission. First-come, first-served seating.

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JULY 13 Books and Bunnies Festival for Kids, 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. at the Central Library Children’s Room. The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation hosts its sixth annual Books and Bunnies Festival with story times, crafts, and outdoor activities. NewpotBeachCA.gov.

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Coastal Fashion Lugano Diamonds Shares Rare Paraiba Tourmaline Collection

By NB Indy Staff Newport Beach-based Lugano Diamonds, best known for its worldwide connections to procure the rarest, most unique and largest stones, is showcasing its extraordinary paraiba tourmaline pieces. This relatively young gemstone was discovered in the 1980s and has

quickly become highly sought for its unusually bright and beautiful colors.

“One of the most precious and valuable gemstones in the world right now is the alluring paraiba tourmaline,” said Moti Ferder, CEO of Lugano Diamonds.

“Collectors are seeking this gorgeous wstone because of its electric hues and

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striking colors. One of my favorite pieces is our Paraiba Necklace – the size and beauty of the stone are like no other.”

A stunning highlight of Lugano’s magnificent paraiba pieces includes the Paraiba Necklace, which is a 17.9 carat pear shaped blue-green paraiba. This rare stone is ensconced by more than 30 carats of briolette and brilliant round

collection VS diamonds. To appropriately present this masterpiece pendant, Lugano designed an extravagant chain of 110 carats of briolette collection VS diamonds set in 18k white gold.

Other pieces in the collection include Paraiba Drop Earrings and Paraiba Long Drops.

These unique and vibrant pieces can be viewed by appointment at Lugano’s salons in Newport Beach, Aspen, Colorado, and Palm Beach, Florida.

To book an appointment or for more information, visit luganodiamonds. com.

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By NB Indy Staff Elyse Walker is bringing her new concept, towne by elysewalker, to Newport Beach’s Lido Marina Village. Located next to the main elysewalker store, towne by elysewalker is scheduled to open August 1 and marks a new and refined concept - shops accommodating both men and women, where they live, and how they dress during down time. towne captures casual, California cool, effortless style dressing with a focus on luxury basics.

With stores in Pacific Palisades, Bel Air and soon in Newport Beach, towne by elysewalker satisfies the customer’s desire to stay relevant, look puttogether, and always feel at ease. Stores at Larchmont Village and Calabasas are scheduled to open in fall 2019 and spring 2020.

“Towne is for every suburban man and woman who does not want to leave the house in their sweatpants, but who wants to look relevant and simply styled with ease. Our goal is to capture one lifestyle and to present a carefully curated selection of those essential key pieces,” said Walker.

Women’s collections will include: 6397, Nanushka, Isabel Marant, Isabel Marant Etoile, and Les Coyotes des Paris, to name a few. Men’s collections will include: Saint Laurent, Lainey, Of-

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Elyse Walker, CEO and owner of elysewalker and towne by elysewalker, is one of fashion’s most powerful retailers.

Over the last 20 years, Elyse Walker’s name has grown synonymous with LA fashion. A hybrid of astute stylist and fastidious entrepreneur, Elyse Walker is serious about the business of fashion while never taking fashion itself too seriously.

What started as a small business in 1999 has grown to include five storefronts, the new concept shop for men and women towne by elysewalker, elysewalker private label, and numerous exclusive collaborations and partnerships. In 2012, Elyse Walker partnered with FWRD.com.

When she’s not traveling on business, Elyse can be found at home, spending time with her husband, sons and two dogs, or on the sales floor.

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Stepping Out ARTS • ENTERTAINMENT • DINING

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Brunch, Tea and a Clambake

By Christopher Trela | NB Indy Nobody does French cuisine better than Marche Moderne. And now, nobody does a French brunch better than Marche Moderne.

Marche Moderne in the Crystal Cove shopping center launched Sunday brunch several weeks ago, and it is, in a word, “incroyable.”

BY CHRISTOPHER The menu is TRELA packed with French classics and new twists on familiar fare, such as their deviled eggs. They make several kinds, but you can order a sampler platter, which I did. Out came elaborate deviled eggs unlike anything I have seen, or tasted: Meyer lemon with parsley and smoked paprika, smoked salmon with pickled cucumbers, suckling pig pork belly, and black and white truffle scented. The presentation was pure perfection, and devouring these delicate creations was egg-actly what I needed. I stuffed each entire deviled egg into my mouth, savoring the fabulous flavor combinations with every bite.

The traditional French style soft omelette stuffed with homemade fine herb goat cheese was another delicate treat. It came on a plate with a small mound of salad, a bit plain but packed with flavors once I bit into the omelette. The goat cheese and herbs are a nice complement to the soft omelette.

I concluded my brunch with the signature French toast, which consisted of a chunk of brioche with macadamia nougatine, coco-mango gelato, vanilla anglaise, and passion fruit crème monte.

The flavor combination made my palate smile, and although I was getting full, I ate every bite.

Things I want to try on a return visit include the pancakes with lemon curd and raspberry ice cream, croque madame

Marche Moderne Brunch

Bluewater Grill lobster and clambake

with sauce mornay and homemade truffle jambon blanc, and roasted lobster.

Marche Moderne was included in the recent California Michelin guide as a restaurant of note, but based on everything I’ve tried at Marche Moderne, they warrant greater Michelin recognition.

Visit MarcheModerne.com.

Bluewater Grill Holds a Summer Clambake July means Clambake Season at Bluewater Grill, which is bringing back its popular summer lobster and clambake celebrations with a special one-day Chef ’s tasting with wine pairing and month-long menu event.

The celebration kicks-off with a July 9 Chef ’s tasting featuring a cup of Bluewater’s famous New England clam chowder followed by steamed Maine lobster, Manila clams, fresh corn on the cob, crispy coleslaw and drawn butter.

Add a lobster bib and hand-selected domestic white wines, and you have a meal valued at $65 but offered on July 9 for only $40.

Can’t make the July 9 event? Bluewater Grill will be serving the same complete menu without the wine pairing July 10 through 30 for the same price. Due to the long popularity of the celebration, which dates to Bluewater’s earliest years in Newport Beach, reservations are strongly encouraged.

I’m told that consistent with Bluewa-

ter’s commitment to seafood sustainability, the Maine lobster and Manila clams featured in the special meals are sustainably harvested.

Bluewater Grill co-owner and cofounder Jimmy Ulcickas hails from Massachusetts, and several Bluewater general managers hail from the Northeast, so they have adopted some of the best New England culinary traditions.

“Those range from our homemade chowders and authentic Lobster Rolls to our Stuffed Maine Lobster during the holidays, but our New England Lobster & Clambake continually ranks as the most popular, and has become a Bluewater summer tradition,” said Ulcickas.

For more information, visit bluewatergrill.com.

A Stylish Afternoon Tea at Montage Resort The Montage Resort in Laguna Beach launched an afternoon tea service last month, which normally would not be on my culinary radar as I am not normally a tea drinker. Give me a caramel latte and I’m a happy guy.

However, once I saw the menu and convinced fellow foodie and frequent dining companion Della Lisi to accompany me (it didn’t take much convincing), I agreed to be one of the first food writers to experience the tea service.

Our expectations were set high—after all, this is the Montage, and the setting in the lobby lounge or on the patio

Montage afternoon tea

overlooking the ocean offers a classy yet relaxing spot to sip a cup and indulge in an afternoon repast.

Like me, Della loves her coffee, but she also enjoys tea and was impressed with the variety of tea options. With 15 to choose from it’s not easy making a decision, but eventually – with a little assistance from our friendly tea server – Della chose the signature boutique blended ginger peach, while I selected the herbal bourbon vanilla rooibos.

Both came out in French presses, which I liked—no flowery teapot for me!

An assortment of savory sandwiches followed: minted cucumber, smoked salmon with caviar, organic egg salad with spring onion, and Maine lobster with lemon crème. Each sandwich popped with flavor. We devoured them, then it was on to the “sweet indulgences” portion of the service.

A display carousel arrived filled with classic and raisin scones served with clotted crème plus homemade strawberry and rose petal jams, a lemon blackberry cream bun, grand cru chocolate rose, raspberry-violet macaroon, and honey-apricot financier. We loved the variety, and commented on the fresh flavors of the jams.

We were nearly full but saved room for the final course: orange almond cake, which like the other items was elegantly presented and bursting with flavors.

The setting was indeed relaxing and refined, complete with live piano music.

The sandwiches and desserts were surprisingly substantial, and the teas packed with flavor.

The Montage tea service is $75 per person ($45 per child ages 4-12). For reservations and more information, visit MontageLagunaBeach.com.

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‘Phantom of the Opera’ Casts a Spell on Segerstrom Center

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Phantom of the Opera

By Christopher Trela | NB Indy “I’m here, the phantom of the opera!”

Yes, Cameron Mackintosh’s “spectacular new production” of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts July 10 – 21. With reinvented staging and scenic design, this new version of “Phantom” is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.

Andrew Lloyd Webber said that he’s pleased this new production will continue to tour the U.S., playing in tandem with the Broadway production which just celebrated 31 years at the Majestic Theatre.

According to Cameron Mackintosh, “with ‘Phantom’ still the reigning champion as the longest-running production on Broadway, with no end in sight, I’m delighted that this spectacular new production of ‘Phantom’ has been as well-received in the U.S. as the brilliant original and has already been seen by over 4.5 million people across North America since it opened in November 2013.”

Yes, “Phantom of the Opera” has had a longevity far beyond most musicals.

I’ve seen the original L.A. production and subsequent tours about a dozen times over the past 25+ years, and this new touring version once when it played at Segerstrom Center several years ago. It’s essentially the same show, but some if the staging is different (making it easier to tour) yet all the grand moments of the original are intact.

SarahGrace Mariani plays the role of Meg Giry in “Phantom of the Opera,” and said she saw the original “Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway a week before she got the call to join the tour. She agreed there are differences in the staging of the new production, but those

changes actually help put the focus on the characters and “bring it all down to the humanity of the phantom. It’s been really rewarding.”

“And we have incredible audiences,” she added. “They are amazing fans, lining up at the stage door after every performance, telling us they are so grateful that we’re here. One girl was so moved she could not stop crying at the stage door. We’re so lucky to have such devoted fans. This is all I ever wanted, to make people feel things, and to be part of that with this show is so rewarding.”

This is Mariani’s first tour, and she admitted that “it feels wild to be part of something that is epic and has as much history as ‘Phantom’ does.”

As a touring newbie, Mariani had to learn how to pack her suitcases and live life on the road.

“It’s still a learning process,” she admitted. “Auditioning is the working part, once you have a job it’s a giant vacation because I get to explore cities and put on a show at night. I am having a great time touring. I feel very lucky to be in this production.”

Of course, luck is what happens when you have the acting and vocal chops, and you’re in the right place at the right time. Mariani went to several open calls for “Phantom” roles, got a callback last year for the role of Meg, and was cast.

“It all happened fast, it’s wild,” she said. “I had always wanted to play a role like this, but I assumed it would be later in my career and that I would in the ensemble for a long time.”

The tour is scheduled to end next February, but Mariani isn’t thinking about that yet.

“I certainly hope this leads to other things, that is the goal, but I’m content where I am now,” she said. “I’m grateful to be here. I just want to dance and sing and act. Always.”

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taking four-hour shifts. They expect to make it to Hawaii in 8 to 11 days.

Whittier Trust, the Heritage sponsor of this year’s Transpac race, has a long history with Transpac.

In 1923 when Transpac resumed sailboat racing after World War I, the Whittier brothers sailed the 107’ yacht Poinsettia in the Transpac.

Poinsettia was built in Germany for Crown Prince Frederick, confiscated by the Allies during the war, and brought to Los Angeles afterward by Max Whittier and his sons Don and Paul.

Poinsettia was manned by a professional captain and first mate, a cook who had spent seven years in the service of former president Teddy Roosevelt, and a crew of 14 college boys, two thirds of whom had never been to sea. A two-day long storm blew its sails to ribbons, forcing Poinsettia to turn back.

In recognition of the sailors who race Transpac, Whittier Trust is honoring their legacy as the Heritage Sponsor.

Bissell said he’s done a little ocean racing but nothing like the Transpac, although he and the Grand Illusion crew competed in the Cabo race, which took five days, and the Newport to Ensenada, essentially a one-day race.

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munity, visitors, and the lifeguards of Newport Beach with his example of sacrifice and service of his fellow man,” Dixon read from the resolution, quoting the mantra, “Whereas, Ben Did Go.” His mother, Teri, as well as his sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Jake Janz, and their kids, were all in attendance at the meeting last week.

Jake Janz thanked the city, Council, fire department, lifeguards, and the NB Junior Guard for the support.

Over the last five years, they’ve seen the best that Newport Beach has to offer, he said.

Benjamin M. Carlson Day pre-

“This boat has a good track record,” said Bissell. “It’s designed to sail really well downwind, and the Transpac, once you get into the trade winds, is primarily a downwind race. This boat has done the Transpac three times, so it is a known boat.”

So is Roy Disney’s famous Pyewacket sailboat.

“They are the favored team to win,” acknowledged Bissell. “We have raced against them, they are looking good.

We’ll be doing our best to keep up with them.”

That’s not the only thing the crew of the Grand Illusion has to worry about.

Sleep, for example, is all but impossible below deck.

“It’s the noise,” said Bissell. “Everything that is being adjusted on the boat creeks, there are people stomping around on the deck, and as soon as it gets quiet, you hear the snoring. It’s almost impossible to sleep. You need earplugs.”

The quarters are simple and basic: fold out cots, a stove for boiling water for coffee and the occasional hot meal, and a bathroom.

The real challenges, said Bissell, is determining where on the course to sail.

“We are focused on the weather forecast, where the high and low pressure systems are moving around, where we want to best position ourselves to have the best breeze,” said Bissell. “And night sailing is a challenge.

sented to the Council as a resolution (versus a proclamation) secures the honor in perpetuity, explained Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neill.

“July 6 will forever be known as Ben Carlson Day,” in Newport Beach, O’Neill said.

The city has made proclamations for Vin Scully Day and John Wayne Day, both honoring great men, he added.

“But this one hits home for a lot of Newport Beach,” O’Neill noted.

The city has always recognized him down at the Newport Pier on July 6 in the late afternoon, something which O’Neill encouraged others to do as well.

This year would have been Carlson’s 20th anniversary with the city and marks five years since his final rescue.

It’s disorienting, sometimes you can’t see the horizon so you are relying on the instruments. The sails have some glow in the dark elements but there can be debris in the water, or whales.

You have to keep an eye out for all that during the day, but at night it’s near impossible.”

Another challenge they can encounter is a squal, or storm, but in this case, that’s a good thing.

“That’s where the best breeze is,” explained Bissell. “The squalls move nearly the same speed this boat moves, so if you can get next to one you can ride the squall and get a little extra boost from the wind.”

Grand Illusion’s start day is July 13, two days after the slower boats have left port. There are three start dates.

Each boat has its own rating based on dimension and design.

“You might owe some boats time, or they might owe you time,” said Bissell.

The race officials do a corrected time at the end, and rank the boats.

“Pyewacket is closely rated to us, but I think they owe us a little time,” said Bissell. “We need to be close enough to finish within the corrected time.”

Bissell is the only Whittier Trust employee aboard Grand Illusion, but he’s not the only sailor in the office.

“We have six or seven champion sailors that work in the Newport office,” said Bissell. “At times we compete against each other, so it makes for good office banter.”

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Left: Ben Carlson; Right: An American flag hangs behind a statue depicting Ben Carlson, the first Newport Beach lifeguard to die in the line of duty, during the unveiling in 2016.

On July 6, 2014, at 5:15 p.m. Carlson responded to a swimmer in distress in six-to-eight-foot surf near 16th street.

He jumped from the city lifeguard boat into the large surf to rescue the swimmer. As he began towing the man

Bissell said sailing has always been in his family. His grandfather and father were sailors, and Bissell learned to sail at Lido Island Yacht Club and Newport Harbor Yacht Club.

Even with that heritage, Bissell said he’s excited to be part of the Transpac.

“I liken it to hiking to the top of a mountain. Regardless of how we do, the accomplishment of getting everyone there safely and sailing that amount of distance together is going to be an amazing experience.”

“There are a lot of translatable skills to the wealth management industry,” noted Bissell. “As a sailor, you are constantly faced with changing conditions, and in wealth management, you can’t just set a plan in place and not revisit it. Tax laws change, family dynamics change, the market can change, so you have to be able to change and adjust to changing condition. Sailors have been bred to handle that with ease.”

“What is interesting about a sailor, which is what draws Whitter Trust to look for them, it requires competitiveness,” said Greg Custer, who runs the Newport office. “You have to be able to make intelligent decisions, sometimes on the fly, that are going to have significant impacts on what you are trying to accomplish. That lends itself to what we are trying to do in the office for our clients.”

For more information on the Transpac race, visit 2019.transpacyc.com. back to the boat, a large set of waves crashed over both men.

The other lifeguard personnel at the scene attempted to assist Carlson, but due to the turbulent water conditions were unable to do so.

The swimmer surfaced, but Carlson went missing.

Following a heartbreaking threehour search, Carlson was located by his fellow lifeguards at approximately 8 p.m. Newport Beach Paramedics transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Carlson was the first and only Newport Beach Lifeguard to die in the line of duty since the service was formed in 1923.

He was hired as a Newport Beach Lifeguard on March 26, 1999.

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