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economist sunsuntribune total home saturday dec 18 2004 23 make your christmas tree safe what would christmas be without the family gathered around the tree to open presents christ mas trees are a symbol of the holiday and a major focus of seasonal decorating not only do they fill your house with an inviting pine scent christmas trees act as a focal and gathering point for the fam ily when you purchase your christmas tree from a vendor or cut your own from a tree farm heed the important advice to keep it well watered this will help maintain its fresh fragrance and deep color through the holiday as well as prevent it from becoming a fire hazard according to the us fire administration a department of the federal emergency manage ment agency fema christmas trees account for more than 400 fires annually resulting in deaths injuries and millions of dollars in home damage typically these fires are started by shorts in the electrical system of tree lights candle flames or matches and lighters ignited near tree limbs well- watered trees can fend off a fire dry neglected trees have the propensity to go up like a torch it only takes seconds for a tree fire to spread to uncontrollable levels to prevent the possibility of fire in your home play it safe with your tree keep this pine tree stand filled with water daily inspect electrical lines for shorts or frayed wiring do not use lit candles on your tree youre asking for trouble keep open flames cigarettes and other fireinducing objects away from the tree place your tree away from radi ators heaters or fireplaces so it wont dry out as quickly or catch fire if your tree already shows signs of dryness remove it from your house mela nie lomeiiie invite you jo share new faws eue at 11 poslino j baby spinach salad fir creamy lobster bisque or beef tenderloin carpacchio weet crab ravi or lib seed crusted halibut or rack of venison dessert wild berry tart dinner complimented with a champagne toast coffee or tea 95 per person 2 seaings 6m 830 taxes gratuties call for reservations itiirnt jti bar 186 main street unlonvllle ontario l3r 2g9 tel 905-040- 1 555 wwwtorontocomilpostino urs 0 nday friday lunch dinner aturdoy dinner closed on sunday e remember when ar supporting ilias long term care izheimer wing hwy 7 5328 highway 7 unit 3 marrham east of mccowan on highway 7 9052012938 the coffee loft new wave hair and beauty salon the village grocer kates garden the unionvile arms pub petals stems leaves inc royal lepage your community realty nails boutique markham markham economist sun treasures fashions bridle trail pharmacy eleven joseph fashions the queens pantry silver lilac jewellery cigar bodega travel lovers maison du cafe frenect fadtcuty mm