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Sparky the fire safety mascot for Halton Hills Fire Protection and Prevention Services dropped by Tuitman's Garden Centre on Regional Road 25, south of Acton, to give owner Len Tuitman a few pointers on fire safety around Christmas trees. The bottom to the stump should be freshly cut off on an angle to allow it to draw more water from the tree stand, keeping it more moist during the Christmas season. Photo by Ted Brown