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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 2003 Take precautions to Christmas is the most treasured time of the year, says Halton Hills Fire Chief Bob Meads, but unfortunately it can be marked by tragedy if precautions are not taken against accidental fires. The Christmas season is when the number of deaths caused by accidental household fires are at their highest and one of the major reasons for a significant increase is the Christmas tree, says Meads. "Fire is one of the greatest threats to your family and home," says Meads. "People do not realize the emotional toll a fire can take, leaving you in emotional turmoil for SHOWING HER FORM: Kristin Lockwood of the Halton Hills Gymnastic Club shows the form that won her a first in all-round and a first in vault. -- Submitted photo Local gymnasts compete | in Burlington meet The competitive girls from the Halton Hhills Gymnastics Club completed their first Provincial Qualifier in Burlington on the weekend of Nov. 28 -- 30. 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