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at the American Legion Burial Lot and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
It is recommended by the committee that the exer- cises be held out-of-doors, weather permitting. New flags were purchased for the cannons at Myles Standish Ceme- tery, also additional markers.
Following is an account of the expenses of the day:
Flags
$82.35
Flowers
220.00
Wreaths
10.00
Programs
52.00
School Band
70.00
Organist (Mr. Ingalls)
5.00
$439.35
Cost of transporting equipment to and from the church was paid by the Legion Post.
The committee would like to thank Laurel Freeman, Supt. of Cemeteries, David Freeman for setting up the P.A. System, the Police Department, the Boy Scouts, and all other groups who participated in the ceremonies.
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL N. SWANSON, Jr. Vice Commander Duxbury Post 223 American Legion
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REPORT OF DUXBURY RECREATION COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
This Committee has worked with the Tarkiln Youth Center group and the Old Town Hall Committee to co- ordinate the programs. Both groups have carried on active and successful programs for youth, and made the buildings available to adult groups.
Square dancing is a major program at Tarkiln, with many community activities, too. The activities make for a close neighborhood working group.
Badminton and Bon Homme Club were scheduled at Old Town Hall, with many Scout and adult groups also using the Hall. The Art Club and other community organizations have used this hall.
Tennis was a summer program, including children only here in the summer.
The budgets of the Tarkiln Youth Center and Old Town Hall Committee were received and a combined budget requested for 1963.
The future recreation needs of the Town have been considered and are a part of this committee's planning.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL F. DeWIRE
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REPORT OF THE TARKILN RECREATION CENTER
Much can be said for Tarkiln Youth Center this year. Our Square Dance Program under the able direction of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Proctor has grown to proportions never dreamed of. We have an interesting and interested group of young people who formed a Teen-Age dance club. They meet Friday nights, complete with chaperones. Almost every day and in spite of weather conditions, a group of boys make use of the newly constructed out- door Basketball Court. Teen-age boys, with Mr. Proctor as guide, built this court, which we are convinced fills a very definite need.
This building is used by Cub Scouts, Brownies, Club Meetings, Rehearsals, (a local drama group), Whist Par- ties, Family Reunions, Wedding Receptions, Showers, Workshops and Art Classes. Proceeds for use of the build- ing and utilities go to the Town of Duxbury, as it is maintained by them. The Town is most fortunate to have two recreation centers, each serving its own very definite purpose.
The Tarkiln Association raises money with Rum- mage Sales, Food Sales, Penny Sales, Book Sales, Whist Parties and of course the membership fees and a few donations help. We have a "Social" once a month (in- cluding a mouth-watering covered-dish supper), for mem- bers and friends. Our most recent project ... to make the center more attractive. A Paint Party was organized. Teen-agers and adults painted the mainroom. New drapes made by members will soon be up and travel pos- ters will cover the blackboards in this still much-used old schoolhouse. Our floor is in sad condition and we are con- cerned, but we hope this year, we will be given a new one ... the need is so urgent.
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During Christmas Vacation, we took a busload of youngsters to the Ice Capades at Boston Garden. Every- one, including the chaperones, had a wonderful time.
Many thanks are due people who have helped us, the Selectmen, Police Department and Park Department. To the parents a double vote of thanks, and to Tom Her- rick a very special "Thank you."
New activities are being planned ... our hopes are high. From the evening we re-organized last January, when interest had waned and activities were nearly at a standstill, things have changed. The center has begun to grow again. Altogether we have had a good year.
Respectfully submitted,
Tarkiln Recreation Association
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REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
Following is my report as Building Inspector and Wiring Inspector for the year ending December 31, 1962.
Permits Issued 1962
Houses (Also house & garage combinations) 43
Garages 9
Non-residential (Includes storage & office
buildings, bank, greenhouses, etc.)
8
Alterations & Additions
90
Sewage Disposal
32
Electrical 58
Miscellaneous (Renewal permits, relocations etc.) 18
Total number of permits issued 258
Gross receipts for permit fees 1962 $2,399
Less refunds 30
Net
$2,369
The estimated costs of construction
shown on "Application for Permits Forms" totalled $905,500
There were also 22 petitions to the Board of Appeals filed through this department.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK E. PHILLIPS, JR. Building Inspector
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REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD
The Personnel Board was reconstructed as voted by the previous Town Meeting. Mr. Jerome Dewing, origin- ally appointed, found it necessary to resign and was re- placed by Mr. Thomas Lanman.
The Board met formally ten times throughout the year of 1962. It began the job of updating existing posi- tion descriptions and reviewing the evaluations. It is ex- pected that this project will be completed in 1963.
Many executive sessions were held to consider various aspects of the "Classification and Wage and Salary Plan" and have resulted in some modifications to the Plan and some additions to the prior list of classifications. In addi- tion, considerable time was spent in determining com- parability of wage practices with those of other towns ap- pearing to be of similar size and economic structure.
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS J. LEGORE, Chairman JOHN H. STETSON THOMAS H. LANMAN, JR.
Personnel Board
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
and the Citizens of Duxbury:
Plans endorsed (not Subdivisions) 32
Plans approved under Paragraph (C) 7
Subdivisions 2
Public hearings held 4
The steady growth of the Town of Duxbury as a resi- dential community continues. The Master Plan abstract was completed and a presentation was made to the Town in December with over 200 citizens attending. We urge a careful study by all of this Master Plan abstract for only with an enlightened citizenry will we be able to maintain the attractive and unusual character that sets Duxbury apart and to protect it from the encroachment of inharmonious uses.
We hope that with appropriate revisions from time to time, of policies of zoning and controls, to guide the development and growth of Duxbury in patterns appro- priate to the character and aspirations of the Town.
Street map of Duxbury was completed.
Richard C. Crocker was appointed to the Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Carl F. Danner.
We wish to acknowledge the cooperation and aid of the Board of Selectmen and the Inspector of Buildings in the enforcement of zoning and planning regulations. The Highway Superintendent, the Superintendent and Com-
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missioners of the Water Department, and the Agent of the Board of Health have given their usual cooperation when matters of highway, water or sanitary facilities were involved in subdivision control.
Respectfully submitted, LUCIUS A. HOWARD, Chairman OLIVER L. BARKER, Clerk FANEUIL ADAMS RICHARD C. CROCKER ATHERTON LORING, JR.
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REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens and the
Honorable Board of Selectmen of Duxbury:
The Water Department completed the year 1962 with a deficit of approximately $3,012.43. The tabulation below gives a condensed summary of the financial situation of the Department in a cumulative manner so that its opera- tions can readily be compared from year to year. Complete details are given in the excellent report of the Town Accountant. Due to the early date this report is required to be submitted, there may be differences in a few items in the tabulation as compared to the Town Accountant's report.
Water Balance, December 31, 1961 $8,720.83
Uncollected, December 31, 1961
6,734.10
Charges to Consumers:
Minimum
$29,081.34
Excess Water
30,252.25
Unmetered Water
123.90
Meter Removals
1,340.60
Service Connections & Miscel.
7,937.69
$68,735.78
Abatements
175.08
68,560.70
Hydrant Service (Public Safety)
24,593.00
Maintenance & Operation
$48,036.00
+27.32
Out-of-State Travel
200.00
186.50
Commissioners' Salaries
450.00
$13.36
$48,686.00
Special Articles and Transfers:
Art. 32 - Exten. Careswell St. $7,400.00*
Art. 33 - Exten. Lake Shore Dr.
8,900.00*
Art. 42 - Lay Pipe Franklin St. Clean mains Tremont
2,250.00
and St. George Sts. 1,500.00
2,000.00
Pumping Tests-Millbrook Initiate Map 1,200.00
Art. 43 - Exten. Cross, King
Philips Path, Vine
and Chandler Sts.
41,500.00*
Transfer from Finance Com.
Res. Fund (Franklin St.)
2,930.00
67,710.00
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Art. 15 - Water Old Rte. 3, and Tremont St.
28.63
Fixed Charges:
Interest on Debt $7,389.27
Maturing Debt: Old Water Loans
5,000.00
West Duxbury
5,000.00
Phase I
15,000.00
Autumn Ave .- Winter St. 2,000.00
Old Rte. 3-Back-Hoe and Pipe 5,000.00
39,389.27
Credit for Deferred Amortization*
53,946.62
Uncollected Water Bills, December 31, 1962
9,597.90
Uncollected Water Liens, December 31, 1962
340.32
Totals
$165,723.49 $162,711.06
Deficit
-$3,012.43
*Attention is invited to the fact that the amounts charged for work authorized in Art. 32, 33 and 43, Town Warrant 1962, a total of $57,800, will be amortized over a fifteen-year period at a rate of $3,853.33 annually commencing in 1962.
*Unexpended balance
During the year, the changes listed and the following. work, in addition to routine maintenance and operation, were accomplished:
Changes in Board of Commissioners. On July 1, 1962 Mr. Eugene F. Redlon, the Secretary of the Board, re- signed due to his changing his place of residence to Kingston. At a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the remaining Water Commissioners, Mr. Alpheus H. Walker was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Redlon. Mr. Alpheus Walker was elected Secretary.
New Services and Renewals. The demand for this work continued at a rate close to the record established in 1961. Sixty-four new services and six renewals were installed. The new services included twenty-three serv- ices to old houses not previously connected to the system and forty-two services to new buildings. All work was done with Water Department personnel. The Commis- sioners have sought to encourage private contractors to
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do this type of work, particularly when the Department personnel was fully occupied and a service was needed urgently, and have had some success.
Main Cleaning. In accordance with the recommenda- tions of the Whitman and Howard report of 1961, the following cast iron mains were cleaned:
10-in. from Millbrook Pumping Station to Tremont St. 10-in. from end of above on Tremont St. to St. George St.
8-in. from Tremont St. along St. George St. to Washington St.
10-in. from St. George St. along Washington St. to Blue Fish River Bridge.
6-in. along Tremont St. from St. George St. to Depot St.
The work was performed by the New England Main Cleaning Company, with the assistance of Water Depart- ment personnel, in an expeditious and efficient manner so as to minimize the inconveniences to consumers as far as possible. Tests indicate that the anticipated increase in capacities and reduction in pumping pressures have been attained. The cost of the work was $3,270.00
Careswell Street Extension. A 6-in. transite main, 2,745 ft. in length with the necessary fire hydrants, was built from Enterprise Street along Careswell Street to Tremont Street (Route 139), a short distance into Marsh- field, thence westerly along Tremont Street to Cox's Corner. The work was done by Elmer T. Holman of Plymouth, with the Town furnishing the pipe and all fittings, at a total cost, including pipe and fittings, of $7,396.00. It was placed in service July 6th. The sum of $7,400.00 was raised by a direct tax levy for this work.
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Lake Shore Drive Extension. An 8-in. transite main, 2,362 ft. in length, with necessary fire hydrants, was built from the Lake Shore Drive Pumping Station westerly along Lake Shore Drive. The work was done by Elmer T. Holman of Plymouth, with the Town fur- nishing the pipe and all fittings, at a total cost, including pipe and fittings, of $8,281.00. It was placed in service July 22nd. The sum of $8,900.00 was raised by a direct tax levy for this work. There is a small bill for hydrants still outstanding.
Cross Street - King Philips Path - Vine and Chand- ler Streets. The following work was done:
Cross Street, 2540 feet 8-inch transite
King Philips Path, 4095 feet 8-inch transite
Vine Street, 3353 feet 6-inch transite
Chandler Street, 719 feet 8-inch transite
The Town furnished the pipe and all fittings. The work was done by Elmer T. Holman of Plymouth. The total cost to date, including pipe, fittings and labor of laying was $35,981.00. There are several bills still outstanding, including cost of ledge removal and some hydrants. These extensions were placed in service October 18th. Ledge rock was encountered on King Philips Path. The sum of $41,500 was raised by direct tax levy for this work. As in the past the Department was fortunate to secure the experienced services of Mr. John Moore of Kingston as an inspector on all the above extensions.
Franklin Street Underpass. A contract was entered into by the Commissioners and the Department of Public Works of Massachusetts to lay 750 ft. of 12-in. transite main along Franklin Street under the new Route 3 over- pass, in accordance with the authority contained in Art.
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42, 1961 Town Warrant and Art. 42, 1962 Town Warrant. A total of $8,250.00 had been appropriated in the above two articles to do this work. The Town had been advised that the State would permit no construction in their right of way for a period of five years after the bridge, drainage, roadway, etc. had been completed, and it was for this reason that it had been deemed advisable to do this work since the Town might desire to continue the 12-in. circulatory main along Franklin Street into North Duxbury prior to the termination of the five year period. The pipe was laid in solid rock, necessitating blasting, throughout its entire length. The work was done by Campanella & Cardi, contractors for the State, under Water Department supervision. The total cost was $7,910.00 A final acceptance test will be made as soon as weather permits.
Map & Records Program. As it was pointed out in the last Town Report, it was the desire of the Commis- sioners to get the Department records in a more perman- ent and usable condition. The Town appropriated $1,200.00 at the last Town Meeting to initiate this program. The Department was fortunate to obtain the services of a local resident. Mr. William Thayer, a student in archi- tecture at M.I.T., who was available for summer work. Under the supervision of Colonel Gallagher and with the help of Water Department personnel, Mr. Thayer pro- duced a map of the Town in two sheets to a scale of one inch equals 500 feet. The map included the location of every water main two inches and larger in the Town and every fire hydrant and gate valve.
A start also was made on the vital street intersection maps to show the detailed location of gate valves and major fittings. It is intended to continue this program this next Summer if the Town gives its approval to a request for funds at Town Meeting.
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Extensive Pumping Test. The tests recommended by Whitman and Howard for the old well in the Millbrook Pumping Station area have been completed. The report containing their recommendations as to what should be done is not yet available.
Survey. The Commissioners have arranged with the Selectmen to have Mr. Manuel Oliver procure certain information for the Water Department in connection with his annual registration work. At every building where people live and where there is no town water, a card will be filled out giving the name of the owner, street location and approximate distance to the nearest town water main. These data are necessary for planning purposes.
Ten-Year Meter Program. The removal and check- ing of all meters in service for a period of over ten years was continued.
Leakage. Tests to determine the location and amount of our losses due to leakage will be continued as out- lined in the 1961 report.
Hydrant Service. A new study of this subject was directed by the last Town Meeting, and it is understood that a report with recommendations will be made at the next Town Meeting. It is generally agreed by experts that a certain amount of Hydrant Service is just and equitable. However, the method of computing the amount is a very controversial subject. It has been the belief of the Commissioners that the present method as laid down by a study committee in 1958 is just and equitable and meets the special conditions existing in Duxbury. It is hoped that the new recommendations will take cogni- zance of the fact that we are a small system and have a relatively large amount of fixed charges to meet and that there is no provision in the present setup to credit the
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Water Department with taxes derived from increased valuations of property along new extensions to meet the increased interest and debt retirement costs of construc- tion charged to the Water Department. A hydrant serv- ice charge to reflect these increased tax receipts, as well as the 10% (maximum) of the operating budget, is essen- tial if the Water Department is to continue to grow and operate as an enterprise account.
Radios. The Commissioners again desire to point out the necessity of two-way radio service in the Department and hope that the recommendations of the special com- mittee studying this matter will be favorable to the im- mediate installation of an efficient system.
STATUS OF APPROPRIATIONS - December 31, 1962
Art. Warrant
Item
Appropriation and/or Balance
Amount Expended $48,008.68
Unexpended
Recom. Action
4 Town 62 Maintenance and Operation
$48,036.00
$27.32
A.C.
4 Town 62
Out-of-State Travel
200.00
113.50
86.50
A.C.
4 Town 62
Commissioners' Salaries
450.00
436.64
13.36
A.C.
4 Town 62
Maturing Debt
32,000.00
32,000.00
0.00
4 Town 62
Interest
7,390.00
7,389.27
0.73
A.C.
35
Town 59
Indian Trail
12.00
0.00
12.00
A.F.T.
14
Dist. 54
Main Clearing
996.40
996.40
0.00
12 Dist. 55
Engineering New Sources
434.57
0.00
434.57
P.N.C.
39 Town 61
Truck and Back Hoe
298.50
0.00
298.50
A.F.T.
40
Town 61
Search for Water
3,500.00
2,878.50
621.50
P.N.C.
42
Town 61 Pipe - Franklin St.
6,000.00
3,184.00
2,816.00
A.F.T.
32
Town 62
Extension - Careswell St.
7,400.00
7,396.86
3.14
A.F.T.
33 Town 62
Extension - Lake Shore Dr.
8,900.00
8,281.72
618.28
P.N.C.
42
Town 62 Lay Pipe, Franklin St.
5,210.00*
3,941.89
1,268.11
P.N.C.
42 Town 62 Clean Mains, Tremont &
St. George Sts.
1,500.00
1,500.00
0.00
42
Town 62 Pumping Tests - Millbrook
2,000.00
0.00
2,000.00
P.N.C.
42 Town 62 Records Program
1,200.00
1,057.37
142.63
P.N.C.
43 Town 62 Exten. Cross, Vine, King Philips Path, Chandler
41,500.00
34,938.42
6,561.58
P.N.C.
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A.C .- Automatic Closure A.F.T .- Available for Transfer P.N.C .- Project Not Completed #Includes transfer of $2,960.00 from Reserve Fund by Finance Committee
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The Future
Petitions. A petition for an extension along East Street from Route 3 northward was received during the year. This petition is being studied by the Commissioners, and their recommendations will be submitted at Town Meeting.
General. The Water Department budget pertaining to operating costs solely has increased approximately $10,000, or 25%, in the past seven years due practically in its entirety to increase in labor costs and to the increased costs of practically all materials, supplies and services used by the Department. The increased receipts during this period have been used for the payment of interest and debt retirement of the new extensions in each case. The personnel employed during the period has remained constant except for a minor amount of clerical help. It is the belief of the Commissioners that a raise in water rates is in order, and such an increase will be established as of April 1, 1963. There has been no increase in water rates since 1947.
It is estimated that the financial situation in 1963 will be approximately as in the following table. Figures are given to the nearest hundred dollars. No allowance is made for special articles which, should they be voted at the 1963 Town Meeting, will increase the indicated deficit.
Balance, December 31, 1962 -$3,000.00
Uncollected, December 31, 1962 $9,600.00
Charges to Consumers 64,000.00
Hydrant Service (Public Safety)
24,400.00
Amortized Charge (1962 Extensions) $3,900.00
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Maintenance and Operation 49,300.00
Commissioners' Salaries
450.00
Out-of-State Travel
200.00
Fixed Charges:
Interest on Debt
6,500.00
Maturing Debt:
Old Water Loans
3,500.00
West Duxbury
5,000.00
Phase I 15,000.00
Autumn and Winter Sts. 2,000.00
Old Rte. 3, Truck, Back Hoe and Pipe 4,000.00
Uncollected December 31, 1962
9,600.00
Totals
$99,400.00 $95,000.00
Deficit December 31, 1962 -$4,400.00
The Commissioners again wish to commend the Water Department employees for their dedicated service and to thank the town officials for their cooperation.
Respectfully submitted, J. ALVIN BORGESON, Chairman LEONARD B. GALLAGHER, Colonel, U.S.A. (Ret.) ALPHEUS H. WALKER, Secretary
Water Commissioners
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT WATER DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Water Commissioners Town of Duxbury, Mass.
Gentlemen:
Following are the 1962 statistics of the Duxbury Water Department as required by the Massachusetts De- partment of Health:
Greatest amount pumped in any one day: August 6, 1962, 1,502,000 gallons.
Greatest amount pumped in any seven consecutive days: August 1 through August 7, 1962, 8,784,000 gallons. Total amount pumped during 1962: 213,116,000 gallons. Number of services at the end of the year: 1875. Number of active services at the end of the year: 1854. New services installed at the end of the year: 64. Miles of water mains at the end of the year: 49.4. Number of hydrants at the end of the year: 370.
Acres of land owned for water supply purposes: 57.67 acres.
In the interest of more efficient operation of this De- partment, I once more urge the purchase of two-way radios for our vehicles, the office on Partridge Road and the main pumping station at Millbrook.
Respectfully submitted,
KENNETH O. MACOMBER, Superintendent
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REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC WELFARE AND BUREAU OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Duxbury
The Board of Public Welfare respectfully submits the following report for the year 1962:
There have been no major changes enacted for the five categories of assistance during the past year. The travel allowance for Old Age Assistance recipients was increased $1.00 a month, effective October 1, 1962. Chil- dren's exemptions under both Old Age Assistance and Medical Assistance for the Aged were increased at this time.
The cost of hospitalization was increased, effective January 1, 1962, and we look for a considerable increase in hospital rates effective for 1963. It is impossible to esti- mate an amount that will be spent for hospitalization dur- ing 1963. Hospitalization for 1962 amounted to $11,660.43 for four categories.
O.A.A.
41 days $1,111.92
M.A.A.
357 days
5,568.44
D.A.
436 days
4,651.13
A.D.C.
12 days
328.94
During the past year 42 applications for assistance were taken and 28 were accepted for some type of public assistance. 14 applications were denied for various reasons including death before payment could be made, 6 applica- tions were withdrawn prior to completion of necessary investigations, 2 applications denied due to false informa- tion given on application, 1 had real estate in another
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community, 3 had resources sufficient to meet needs, and 1 application was denied due to non-cooperation on part of applicant.
$23,992.55 has been recovered during the year 1962 towards aid rendered in previous years.
General Relief Recovery $192.95
Old Age Assistance Recovery 20,666.76
Medical care for the Aged 2,913.49
Disability Assistance 219.35
Since 1952 the Board of Public Welfare has recovered the sum of $88,402.23 in all categories of assistance.
This year with the help of the Kiwanis, the Lions, the American Legion, Girl Scouts of America, the Salvation Army, and Camp T, there were 9 children going to a camp this year. It is hoped that more children may be able to attend camp another year. We wish to express our thanks to those organizations for their help in sending the children to camp. We also wish to thank the organiza- tions, including Company 1 and 2 of the Duxbury Fire Department for their generous donations for Christmas cheer to the sick, the shut-ins, and the low income fami- lies. It may be a surprise to many, but there are a great number of older citizens who are forgotten at Christmas. They may be in their own home, a boarding home, hospi- tal, or nursing home.
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