Busy Beavers Olivia Doyle, 8, helps Dylan Lee-Woods, 5, and brother Finn, 8, of the 1st Cedar Hill Beavers during their annual Christmas tree sale. The trees are available at the 1st Cedar Hill Scout Hall at 3680 Cottonwood St., near Shelbourne Street and Cedar Hill Cross Road until Dec. 22, or until trees run out. Hours are 5 to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. weekends. Wolf Depner/News Staff

Busy Beavers Olivia Doyle, 8, helps Dylan Lee-Woods, 5, and brother Finn, 8, of the 1st Cedar Hill Beavers during their annual Christmas tree sale. The trees are available at the 1st Cedar Hill Scout Hall at 3680 Cottonwood St., near Shelbourne Street and Cedar Hill Cross Road until Dec. 22, or until trees run out. Hours are 5 to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. weekends. Wolf Depner/News Staff

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