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Local organization boosts WB, county cigarette butt recycling efforts By Jennifer Fisk Intern

Thanks to the efforts of a local beautification organization, Wrightsville Beach and New Hanover County are among the leaders in a nationwide effort to collect and recycle cigarette butts. With 47 collection canisters spread throughout Wrightsville Beach, and more throughout the county, Keep New Hanover County Beautiful is sending more cigarette butts than even some casinos, cruise lines and major municipalities. According to statistics from recycling company Terracycle, New Hanover County ranks fourth in the country among all municipalities participating in the program, and comes in 19th overall, compared with other participating entities with high-volumes of cigarette waste, including casinos and cruise ships. “Cigarette butt filters take 70 to 80 years to breakdown, leach toxic chemicals, and contribute to the build-up of dangerous gases in our landfills.” said Brian Hanck, Strategic Partnership manager of Terracycle. “Since the start of our partnership in April 2017, Keep New Hanover County Beautiful has collected 600 lbs.or roughly 600,000 cigarette butts.” To achieve this accomplishment, the organization’s leadership had to not only find the right recycling company, but also containers that were appropriate for the mission. Beginning in April 2017, Dick Brightman, executive director at Keep New Hanover County Beautiful and his staff, volunteers, and interns started collecting cigarette butts in these canisters for recycling and preventing their disposal in landfills. In searching for a recycling company that can handle cigarette butts, Brightman found New Jersey-based Terracycle, which offered what he described as an innovative mission to eliminate waste. Terracycle partners with leading consumer companies, retailers, and cities to recycle products and packages, from dirty diapers to cigarette butts, that would otherwise end up in landfills. n See BUTTS Page 2

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Kira Buchanan, 15, at center, is accompanied by members of the Wrightsville Beach JET paddleboard team, as well as professional racers Fiona Wylde and April Zilg, as she finishes the 2019 Carolina Cup Graveyard Race on foot.

Teenage cancer survivor’s dramatic finish inspires at Carolina Cup By Terry Lane Staff Writer

With a punishing wind in her face, 15-year-old paddleboard racer Kira Buchanan had to bring her board to shore before reaching the last buoy of the grueling Graveyard Race in

Saturday’s Carolina Cup. But a crew of supporters behind her, and a cheering crowd ahead of her, Buchanan was determined to finish the race, running several hundred yards on foot to the finish line of the 13.2- mile standup paddleboard race that takes competitors around the

island of Wrightsville Beach. Having just beaten cancer, the world-class race was just another challenge for Buchanan to overcome. But just like her fight against anaplastic large cell lymphoma, a form of brain cancer, Buchanan wasn’t alone when she made her way on foot

down the beach strand towards the finish line at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Several of her fellow racers, including some of the top finishers, rushed to join her, while the crowd watching the finish cheered her on. n See KIRA Page 5

Sustain With Sound festival returns to shows how entertainment can be eco-friendly By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Members of the Michael Eakins Band pose in front of the crowd at Saturday’s Sustain with Sound festival in Wilmington.

As the Sustain with Sound music festival returned under the direction of a new management team last weekend, the goal of raising awareness about sustainability, while focusing attention on community organizations and nonprofits, remained the same. The 2019 Sustain with Sound music festival, held April 27 at the Pier 33 Entertainment in Wilmington, didn’t just feature more than a half-dozen North Carolina-based musical acts, it also emphasized a zero-waste setup that utilized recyclable and compostable products, eliminating all single-use plastics, while being powered through solar energy. “We aimed to make the event as locally-sourced as possible, while opening people’s eyes about sustainability and eco-friendly products,” said Michael Eakins, whose Pineapple Entertainment took over management of the event, now in its third year. With more than a thousand people in attendance, organizers believe the festival will raise several thousand dollars for the University of North Carolina Wilmington Plastic Ocean Project. Cape Fear Solar Power provided solar panels to

generate energy for the event, while assorted trash bins at the festival provided attendees with recyclable and compostable garbage disposal options. A local waste management company hand sorted through all of the items the next day to ensure that compostable and recyclable items were separated, Eakins said. Several local breweries provided beer for the event, which was served in eco-friendly compostable cups, Eakins said, while reusable water stations let people fill up their water bottles without distributing plastic water bottles. The festival featured seven acts, including the Michael Eakins Band, playing just their second show. Eakins was a former member of Elephant Convoy, now on an indefinite hiatus. The opening act, Hannah Kol, opened the festival after winning a slot on the lineup through fan voting. Kol used the opportunity to promote an organization she started called “Music Heals Minds,” which collects and donates lightly-used instruments to mental health facilities to aid in treatment. Kol said she started the organization after a friend lost his life n See SUSTAIN Page 6

NASCAR Drive Austin Dillon Executes Search-and-Rescue Mission at Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach Before Austin Dillon chases his second CocaCola 600 win in three years, the Coca-Cola Racing Family driver took part in a unique chase on Tuesday at Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach. Dillon joined Paul Swan and Ethan Tingler from his No. 3 Richard Childress Racing crew for an in-depth, search-and-rescue mission as part of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Mission 600 – a series of interactive, regional military base visits in conjunction with the Department of Defense. Dillon climbed aboard a 45-foot RBM (Response Boat – Medium) with his crew and members of Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach to learn the intricacies of a Coast Guard rescue mission in the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, the 2017 CocaCola 600 winner took the opportunity to guide the RBM before he participated in rescue rope training exercises on shore.

“It was awesome,” Dillon said of his first Coast Guard visit. “Those boats are unbelievable machines. It’s like driving a big jet ski. We had a blast just seeing how smooth they are and listening to how the guys go through everything, they’re very good at what they do. “I’m jealous that they get to whip around out there on those boats to save lives. It’s a very cool experience to see all the hard work they put into taking over these jobs. I really thank them for their service.” Dillon has sampled life in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard in his first two Mission 600 visits, both of which gave the Welcome, North Carolina, native a new perspective in his appreciation for the military. As part of the 600 Miles of Remembrance n See NASCAR Page 2

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program, Dillon will carry the name of a fallen member of the U.S. Armed Forces on his race car’s windshield during the CocaCola 600. “It’s very special,” Dillon said. “I feel like our fallen soldiers ride along with us. Their families become a part of our racing family. The Coca-Cola 600 and Memorial Day weekend is probably my favorite weekend of the year. When we have the flyovers and everything that goes into that race, the preview of it is fun for us to watch and see the military represented so well.”

from littering on our beaches and streets. Keep New Hanover Beautiful is a non-profit organization based in Wilmington and a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. The organization’s mission is to reduce litter, improve recycling and beautify New Hanover County. KNHB’s funding is solely based on donations. To learn more about Keep New Hanover County Beautiful, please visit keepnhcbeautiful.org

Chief Petty Officer Jeremy Thomas was on the frontstretch during pre-race activities. among the members who hosted Dillon and Through the speedway’s “Patriot Partners” his crew on Tuesday. program, race fans or corporate customers can “It was great to see the interaction between buy a ticket for a member of the U.S. Armed Coast Guard members and Austin and his Forces for just $25. Tickets will be distributed crew,” Thomas said. “It looked they had a to active-duty personnel and their families lot of fun. That’s the goal: to give them a through the USO. chance to enjoy themselves and see a day in Prior to the green flag, ticketholders to the the life of the Coast Guard.” Coca-Cola 600 can also enjoy a FREE preAlong with Mission 600’s thrilling build-up race concert featuring Rock and Roll Hall of to the Coca-Cola 600, thousands of troops will Fame inductees Cheap Trick. Do something Different for mom… join fans in the race-day festivities, which will As part of the salute to the military, race include static military displays and interactive fans Wrightsville Beach Scenic Cruises isare proudencouraged to announce theirto thirduse annualthe hashtag mothers receive a free cruise and beverage with a two Day Cruise showcases in the Fan Zone. Mother’s Additionally, 600where #KnowYourMil. paid passengers. Sunday May 12, 2013, bring mom out for a relaxing cruise, and show troops comprised of members from allOnfive her the naturalwill beautybe of Wrightsville Beach from the water. What a great way to surprise branches of the U.S. Armed Forces mom on her special day and treat her to a boat cruise that she will never forget.

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Terracycle repurposes cigarette filters by separating the paper and tobacco for compost and then recycles the filter into plastic pellets used by manufacturers to make pallets, ashtrays, and public benches. Brightman also found Sidewalk Butler, a company in Maine that makes cigarette butt canisters that are protected from the elements of weather and lock so people can’t get into them. “It was not an easy transition

now more than 100 canisters in the county, including at county buildings, local bars, restaurants and Wilmington International Airport. “We have one bar that will collect 1,500 butts over the weekend,” Brightman said.. At an Earth Day event at Hugh MacRae park last weekend, Brightman put out two jars of cigarette butts. Each jar contained 1500 cigarette butts. Brightman is spreading the word and hopes that people he talks to about the dangers of cigarette butts in landfills will help to stop people

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and took a lot of research to find out how to dispose of cigarette filters without putting them in landfills,” Brightman said. “Before we started recycling filters they were collected in ashtrays on the side of garbage cans around Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach but were just dumped into the trash and taken to landfills.” After collaborating with the two companies, Brightman with his group of volunteers and interns started putting the canisters around Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. There are

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MONDAY, APRIL 22 • Jason Levar Handley, 38, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

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• Mathew Jawon Smith, 21, was charged with possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia.

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Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Date: April 11, 2019 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA DECLARING ITS INTENT TO CLOSE A PORTON OF THE OLD TIDE WATER POWER COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY AND A PORTION OF SOUTH LUMINA AVENUE LOCATED WEST AND SOUTH OF WINGS IN THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach has received a request regarding the closing of a portion of the old Tide Water Power Company right of way and a portion of South Lumina Avenue immediately south of Wings and located within the Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and as described hereinafter; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach is of the opinion that the right of way described hereinafter should be closed and that the closing of the same is in the public interest, all in accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. § 160A-299. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina that: 1. The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach hereby declares its intent to close a portion of the old Tide Water Power Company right of way and a portion of South Lumina Avenue immediately south of Wings and located in the Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, said right of way to be closed being more particularly described as follows:

• Archanah Mohanarajah, 19, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. • Samuel Gordon Leary, 19, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 • Brooke C. Near, 27, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior and resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer.

(A legal description of the area to be closed can be found in the Office of the Town Clerk or at www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.) 2. The Board of Aldermen will hear all persons on the question of whether or not the closing would be detrimental to the public interest or the property rights of any individual at a public hearing to be held on May9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at Town Hall, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC. 3. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to cause this Resolution to be published once a week for four successive weeks prior to the scheduled hearing.

• Mitchell Scott Near, 25, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior and resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer. • Anthony Daniel Scaturro, 49, was charged with DWI.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 • Hailee Ann Cockrell, 21, was charged with simple assault and intoxicated and disruptive behavior.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 • Thomas Derrick Burton, 46, was charged with animal cruelty.

4. The Town Clerk is further directed to send by registered or certified mail a copy of this Resolution to all owners of property adjoining the street as shown on the County tax records and to prominently post a notice of said closing and public hearing in at least two places along said street. This Resolution adopted this 11th day of April, 2019.

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County construction projects stay on budget & on schedule

Jean Griswold Foundation Recognizes Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry for Helping Seniors and Residents in Need

County Manager’s Message By Chris Coudriet New Hanover County Manager In any construction project, whether it’s building a new home or renovating your kitchen, it’s important to know how much things will cost. And it’s even better to know you won’t go over budget. That last point is key, as construction prices increase and the cost of materials goes up. Predicting how much a project will cost a year from now can be difficult. Knowing that, New Hanover County decided to use the model of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for two current construction projects: the Health and Human Services building that is being constructed on Greenfield Street (to house the consolidated departments of Public Health and Social Services); and the Juvenile Justice Building that will be constructed on Fourth Street over the next two years. By using the CMAR model, the county secures a construction manager early in the design process to deliver each project within a guaranteed maximum price, based on the construction documents and specifications at the time of the contract. So any costs exceeding that guaranteed maximum price (that are outside of any change orders) are the financial liability of the CMAR. This gives the county a higher level of cost control from the start. This process has worked incredibly well for the new Health and Human Services building, which is projected to be fully complete, with Social Services and Public Health staff moved in, by early 2020. I am looking forward to its completion because it will provide more convenience for customers and create greater efficiencies in the services we offer to our community. Monteith Construction Corporation is the CMAR for that project, so they have assumed the financial liability if things get off course. But the building is on track and has actually moved along quicker than originally anticipated, even with delays from Hurricane Florence. It also appears that it will be on, or possibly under, the project’s budget of $23 million. This is good news for New Hanover County and our tax payers, especially considering we received $19 million from NHRMC for the sale of the Health Department property to help offset the cost of this project. The other CMAR project the county has underway is a new Juvenile Justice Building that will replace the current facility on Fourth Street. The new building will be three stories and 35,000 square feet, and will house court and support functions related to the juvenile court system. New Hanover County has contracted with Bordeaux Construction Company as the CMAR to ensure the project comes in on budget. The county is working now to finalize construction documents and permitting, so that a final budget can be confirmed and the guaranteed maximum price can be established. This building has become a priority for the county because in 2017, North Carolina Legislators passed the “Raise the Age” law, meaning that nonviolent offenses alleged to have been committed by 16 and 17 year olds will be heard in juvenile court instead of automatically charging these teens as adults. This law goes into effect in December of this year and will necessitate increased service requirements for the juvenile court system. With the anticipated growth, this new building – which is expected to be complete in early 2021 – will allow our court system to efficiently and effectively serve those teens. Both of these projects are important to our community. They will help to ensure we are serving our residents in facilities that are functional, easy to maintain, and relevant well into the future. And by using the CRAM model, we are minimizing the county’s risks and ensuring your tax dollars are invested wisely. New Hanover County continues to lead in our innovative business practices and stewardship of taxpayer resources – and these two projects are prime examples of that.

Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM) has received a grant from the Griswold Home Care’s charitable foundation, for its work to conduct urgent home repairs for low-income seniors and disabled residents throughout Southeastern North Carolina. This grant was awarded as part of the Foundation’s mission to support nonprofits dedicated to helping seniors and residents in need throughout their communities. Founded in 1996, WARM has helped empower low-income homeowners – many of whom are elderly and/or disabled – lead healthy, safe lives by completing urgent home repairs and safety From left to right: Dorothy Griffin, director of Griswold Home Care of upgrades, including repairing a Wilmington; JC Lyle, executive director of Wilmington Area Rebuilding home’s foundation and/or roof, Ministry; Mike Griffin, director of Griswold Home Care of Wilmington building wheelchair ramps and installing appliances. Through this grant, Griswold Home Care aims to help the organization assist more local residents, as the need for WARM’s services has increased greatly since Hurricane Florence struck the Wilmington area in September 2018. “At Griswold Home Care, helping people in our community live happy, healthy lives in the place they love has always been so important to us,” said Dorothy Griffin, director of Griswold Home Care of Wilmington, which awarded the grant. “WARM has made an incredible impact on the community through providing critical rebuilding services to seniors and disabled residents who can’t afford them otherwise. On behalf of the Jean Griswold Foundation, we are proud to support an organization that shares this same mission.” The Jean Griswold Foundation is a private charity established by Griswold Home Care to further the company’s belief that care for the elderly and disabled should be available to all. Every dollar donated is used to further its mission to support programs and services that allow seniors to age in place. Formerly the Griswold Cares Foundation, the 501c3 nonprofit changed its name in 2016 to honor the founder of Griswold Home Care, Dr. Jean Griswold, who passed away in 2017. Those selected for grants help to advance the Foundation’s mission of supporting services to those in need so they may age in place. For more information please visit www.jeangriswoldfoundation.com.

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Rouzer to Host Hurricane Recovery Roundtable in Burgaw

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Next Monday, May 6th, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) will host a Hurricane Recovery Roundtable, an information session and overview of ongoing Hurricane Florence recovery efforts led by non-profits and other organizations in North Carolina’s 7th District. The roundtable will take place at the Pender High School Gymnasium in Burgaw from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Hurricane Recovery Roundtable will give constituents the opportunity to learn more about services available to those still recovering from Hurricane Florence. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to visit informational

booths set up by local non-profits and other groups. Director of North Carolina Emergency Management Mike Sprayberry will be in attendance to provide an update on recovery efforts. Among the organizations participating in Monday’s roundtable will be Duke Energy, Pender County Long Term Recovery Group, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, the North Carolina Farm Bureau, Legal Aid, the Food Bank of Eastern NC, First Fruit Ministries and WARM. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the roundtable will begin at 6:15 p.m.

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“I was determined to get to the buoy, even though it it felt like it was getting farther and farther away. My hands were already bleeding and the wind kept picking up harder and harder. I knew it would take another hour or two, so I went in straight to the beach,” said Buchanan, who beached her board just south of Johnnie Mercer’s Pier. When her friends and supporters saw her running, several rushed down the beach to join her for the finish. “It was so amazing,” Buchanan said of the outpouring. “It was so cool to see everybody and all the support they were giving.” Among the supporters running with her were members of the Wrightsville Beach Junior Elite Team, known as the JETS. Less than two years ago, local JET racers were raising money to help Buchanan in her fight against cancer. Now they were helping her cross the finish line of her first Graveyard Race. And it wasn’t just Buchanan’s peers that flanked her through the closing stretch, as elite racers also came to her side. One was Fiona Wylde, an Oregon-based racer who has become a family friend and mentor. Another was second-place finisher April Zilg, who used to race out of Wrightsville Beach before relocating to California. Joey Buchanan, Kira’s father, said the support from Wylde, Zilg and all of the JETS helped inspire her to preserve through both the treatment and the race. After being diagnosed in 2017, Buchanan went through eight months and radiation and chemotherapy. She’s now a cancer survivor, having been in remission for more than a year. But throughout her treatment both Kira and her father knew that she’d compete again. “She continued to paddleboard throughout her whole treatment,” Joey Buchanan said. “It was pretty incredible. She would snowboard and paddleboard, at whatever capacity she could do it. Sometimes it was just a mile at a time.”

While at Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, Ore., Kira would walk a track at the facility, pushing her chemotherapy bag with her. By the time her treatment was over, she had walked a distance of two marathons. “I was very positive I was going to get back out on the water,” Kira said. “I was determined to stay active and fit. I trained, did some running and skateboarding. I did as much as I could with the energy I had.” In 2017, Kira competed in her first Carolina Cup at the age of 12, completing the six-mile Money Island race. She left Wrightsville Beach that year with the goal of one day competing in the cup’s flagship event, the Graveyard race. However, it wasn’t until just three weeks ago that Kira and her father realized that she was ready to give the Graveyard race a shot. In participating in the 24/Go Because You Can fundraiser, which features paddleboarders across the country teaming up to paddle for 24 hours straight, Kira paddled nearly 30 miles, signalling to them both that she was ready to give the Graveyard a shot. “We decided ‘Let’s just do it. Let’s go for it. We’ll see how it goes,’” said Joey Buchanan, who accompanied his daughter during the race. “We wanted to come, but we knew we would have a hard time going and not paddling.” Kira was able to stay close to the pack for most of the race, but started to slip behind after paddling through Mason Inlet. Once the winds started picking up, it became harder to keep her board pointed straight at the next buoy, as she instead started drifting too far away from the shoreline, her father said, forcing her to turn back to shore. Erin Carter, whose son Campbell competed in the Carolina Cup and is a member of the JETS, said the Buchanan’s finish was a special moment for members of the team. “She’s one of us. We love her, she’s part of our local paddle family,” Carter said. “When she came in, with everyone cheering for her, it was the highlight of the whole event.”

Repeat Carolina Cup Victories for Germany’s Sonni Hönscheid and Michael Booth of Australia With near-perfect weather and racing conditions, Germany's Sonni Hönscheid and Michael Booth of Australia successfully defended their championships in the punishing 21-kilometer Graveyard Race at Carolina Cup in Wrightsville Beach. Both plan to go for three in a row in 2020. “Yesterday was stormy, wavy and crazy out there. I got up this morning, looked outside and the conditions were glassy with light offshore winds and beautiful little waves, the complete opposite," said women's champion Hönscheid. "With the change in conditions, I chose to use the Sprint, the flatwater board from Starboard, which turned out to be a good choice. I didn’t have such a good start, but from there I made ground on the girls and kept up a good pace. It was a hard stretch on the ocean to the finish line.” “It was a tough race, but a lot better than last year," said Booth. "It was a very different field with a really hard pace all the way. I got down and had to play it tactically smart, and I’m very happy with the win. It feels fantastic. The off-season has been really hard. I’ve been training and focusing on a back-toback win. I’m over the moon.” “To win the Graveyard Race again

the sport and the ocean. To win in such a great environment with so many nice people is a double victory.” A partial list of winners: The Graveyard Race – SUP

Men’s Overall Elite (13-miles / 21km) 1st: Michael Booth (2:03:01) Australia Michael Booth, of Australia, repeated as cham2nd: Bruno Hasulyo (2:03:23) pion of the 21-kilometer Graveyard Race at 2019 Spain Carolina Cup in Wrightsville Beach. Photo courtesy 3rd: Daniel Hasulyo (2:03:54) of Robert Butler. Spain 4th: Georges Cronsteadt (2:05:11) Redondo Beach, CA Money Island Men’s Overall (6-mile 5th: Titouan Puyo (2:05:33) New / 10-km) Caledonia 1st: Vincent Goyat (1:01:44) Tahiti 6th: Enzo Bennett (2:05:53) Redondo 2nd: Steve Phillips (1:06:10) Surfside Beach, CA Beach, SC 7th: Ty Judson (2:06:21) Australia 3rd: Scott Baste (1:06:21) Florida 8th: Travis Grant (2:06:34) Hawaii, Keys USA 9th: Mo Freitas (2:08:03) Hawaii, Money Island Women’s Overall USA (6-mile / 10km) 10th: Keoni Sulpice (2:09:24) Tahiti 1st: Lizi Ruiz (1:12:41) Miami Beach, FL Women’s Overall Elite (13-miles / 2nd: Gina Di Primio (1:15:55) 21km) Ontario, CA 1st: Sonni Hönscheid (2:22:15) 3rd: Tracee Van Brunt (1:17:41) Germany Sayville, NY 2nd: April Zilg (2:25:45) NC/ CA, USA The Harbor Island 5km Race – SUP 3rd: Jade Howsan (2:27:13) 14’ Laguna Beach, CA 4th: Fiona Wylde (2:27:28) Harbor Island Men’s Overall 14’ Hood River, OR (3-mile / 5km) 5th: Laura Quetglas (2:27:47) 1st: Adrian Barnett (41:56) Spain Hendersonville, TN 6th: Kimberly Barnes (2:27:48) 2nd: Matt Kenney (42:06) Raleigh, Hobe Sound, FL NC 7th: Stephanie Shideler 3rd: Brad Hill (42:42) Annapolis, MD (2:27:55) Long Beach, NY Germany’s Sonni Hönscheid repeated as cham8th: Yuko Sato (2:28:30) Japan Harbor Island Women’s Overall 14’ pion of the 21-kilometer Graveyard Race at 2019 9th: Siri Schubert (2:33:24) (3-mile / 5km) Carolina Cup in Wrightsville Beach. Photo courtesy Switzerland 1st: Katie Roberts (50:08) Odenton, of Robert Butler. 10th: Maddie Miller (2:34:41) MD was unbelievable. I’m super stoked," Jupiter, FL 2nd: Gail Case (51:38) Madison, NC said Hönscheid. "It’s a great feeling, 3rd: Lisa Landry (53:38) Ontario, CA especially with such a great community The Money Island 10km Race – SUP cheering you on and sharing a love for 14’

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