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Updated Lizzie Sykes has recently qualified as helm of the new inshore lifeboat at Fleetwood RNLI And she didn t have long to wait in the new post after being called out to the assistance of a worried dog owner on New Year s Day. The 31 year old qualified as one of seven helms at Fleetwood just before Christmas and relishes the responsibility of managing and decision-making that goes with the Lifeboat role. Her main motivation for joining the service eight years ago was the opportunity to help people, often in challenging situations. In the midst of winter, with the cold wind blowing, it may not be everyone s idea of enjoyment to get out in a boat, but the Lifeboat crews enjoy their vital role and the new helm explains why. ....
Andy Williams might say, It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but it’s also the most wasteful time of the year. People in South Carolina, alone, generate 960,000 tons of garbage between November and January, according to the state Department of Health and Environmental Control. Nationwide, according to a report from Stanford University, Americans throw away on average 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year s Day, and that extra waste amounts to 25 million tons. Ultimately, recycling and reducing waste helps the environment in a number of ways, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency and other experts. DHEC suggests one simple way to contribute around the holidays use old newspapers, maps and blueprints for wrapping presents. ....