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Plus TTL A Product of Gibson County Publishing VOL. 51 NO. 32 Tuesday, December 6, 2016 $1 PER COPY Feds come down hard on Milan Health Care By Victor Parkins The CMS reported that ‘Imme- 4th survey, your Medicare provider diate Jeopardy’ to residents and agreement was terminated at 11:59 The CMS (Centers for Medicare staff was identified on November p.m. on November 27th.” and Medicaid Services) has ruled 4th while a survey by state workers The CMS placed an advertisement that Milan Health Care is out of took place at the facility. in the Mirror-Exchange on Novem- compliance of requirements estab- Immediate Jeopardy is a situa- ber 22nd to notify the public of the lished by the Secretary of Health tion in which the provider’s non- change. and Human Services. compliance has caused, or is likely The CMS alleges that MHC used As a result of the findings from to cause, serious injury, harm, im- unnecessary physical and chemi- the federal agency, Milan Health pairment, or death to a resident. cal restraints that placed specific Care can no longer accept insur- “The survey found that your fa- residents at great risk for inconti- ance payments from CMS for inpa- cility was not in substantial com- nence, skin breakdown, accidents, tient nursing services to residents pliance with the participation re- increased agitation and social iso- admitted after November 27th. All quirements, and that conditions in lation. payments from CMS will cease at your facility constituted ‘Immedi- Although Milan Health Care did the close of business on December ate Jeopardy’ to residents’ health not provide comments for this ar- 27th, 2016, according to a detailed, and safety and substandard quality ticle, it will reportedly close on 199 page report that was provided of care,” the document said. “The December 27th. MHC is required to the Mirror-Exchange. ‘Immediate Jeopardy’ was identi- to provide written notification to A letter from CMS dated Nov. fied to exist on March 31, 2016, residents of the facility or their le- NO MORE ADMISSIONS - All new admissions to Milan Health Care 18th that was addressed to MHC and is considered ongoing. Based gal representatives about the im- Center have been suspended by the state of Tennessee and the nursing Administrator John Simonton was on the findings of the November home can no longer receive payments from Medicare or Medicaid. titled, “Imposition Notice-On-Go- (Cont. on pg. 3) ing Immediate Jeopardy”. Director announces new Phinnessee enters Principal, Asst. Principal ‘best interest’ plea at Milan High School By Crystal Burns ‘Tis the Season MSSD School Board in Brief In an emotional ap- By Logan Watson pearance in Gibson County Circuit Court Milan High School is officially un- Monday, Shaun Phin- der new leadership for the immediate nessee entered an Al- future. ford or “best interest” Director of Schools Jonathan plea to avoid a jury trial Criswell made a formal announcement that was scheduled to at last Monday’s meeting of the MSSD start Wednesday. Board of Education, naming former Phinnessee, a former Phinnessee MHS Assistant Principal and Athletic Gibson County deputy Director Greg Scott as the school’s under former sheriff Chuck Arnold, new Interim Principal. was charged with one count of theft of Scott replaces former principal John $1,000 or more and one count of of- “Flipper” Burks, who was relieved of ficial misconduct. Phinnessee pled to his administrative duties at the school one count of theft under $500, a mis- earlier last month. Director Criswell demeanor, and received one year of su- stated that Burks has since been trans- pervised probation and judicial diver- ferred to an Academic Coach position within the MSSD. (Cont. on pg. 3) Joining Scott in the MHS front of- fice will be Guy Causey, who Criswell named Interim Assistant Principal. In Prevention Coalition addition to his new administrative du- ties, Causey will continue to serve as Health Summit tonight Milan High School’s Career and Tech- Prescription drug abuse is run- nical Education Director. ning rampant across the state of The Board made no statements about Criswell’s appointments during the Tennessee. According to a 2015 SANTA’S HELPERS - The crew of R&R Towing took third place in the Milan Christmas Parade’s vehicle study by the Centers for Disease meeting, but Board member Yolanda category with their miniature trucking rig, delivering candy and Christmas cheer to the hundreds gath- Lett did inquire as to whether or not Control, our state ranks second in ered along Main Street. Photo by Logan Watson. Scott’s new position would come with the nation for opioid prescribing an increase in pay. Director Criswell and fourth for overdose deaths, Milan celebrates the season with tree lighting, parade informed the Board that neither of the killing approximately 76 people By Logan Watson interim positions would be granted a per day. but still close to 100 residents lined the sidewalks and took photos with fam- salary increase. For that reason, the Milan Pre- sidewalks of Main Street, waiting for ilies in front of the tree. The Board also approved a grant It’s beginning to look a lot like the mayor to throw the switch on the vention Coalition and the City of “It’s was just so nice to see every- application request made by Tammy Christmas here in Milan. Wreaths city’s display. one gathered together to share the Milan will be partnering to host a Rushing and Natalie Alexander that and candy canes line the streets on The cool drizzle soon stopped and moment with their loved ones,” said would help teachers at Milan Elemen- Town Hall/Health Summit to dis- utility poles and homes shine bright the skies cleared long enough for the Mayor Beasley. “It really makes you cuss how best to combat the prob- tary improve the literacy skills of through the darkness like Christ’s crowd to join together in a few Christ- feel all warm and fuzzy inside.” their students. Rushing and Alexander lem in our community. love for us all. mas carols before the mayor began The following Thursday saw even requested that they be allowed to ap- The Town Hall/Health Summit Mayor B.W. Beasley began the his countdown. Once the display il- more gather together in the spirit of ply for the Tennessee Department of will be held tonight, December 6, at celebration of the season last Tues- luminated downtown, members of the the season for the city’s 25th Annual Education’s “Read to Be Ready” mini- the Hawkins-Whitby FEMA build- day night, holding the city’s first an- Milan Middle and High School bands Christmas parade. From Bancorp- grant, which would provide the MSSD ing in Downtown Milan at 6:00 nual Christmas tree lighting at City serenaded those in attendance with South to City Hall, wide-eyed chil- Hall. Rain and storms threatened to Christmas music as Santa and Mrs. dren eagerly anticipated the sights (Cont. on pg. 3) put a damper on the inaugural event, Claus greeted the children along the (Cont. on pg. 2) (Cont. on pg. 3) County employees undergo first random drug tests By Steve Short for the state program. Court Friday, and the tim- oversaw the testing. A list “Our insurance carrier ism and the illegal use of 64 employ- ing of the drug testing (9 am of employee names were came to the county commis- drugs lead to increased ac- Gibson Co. employees par- ees were tested - 12 noon) did not fit with submitted to a computer sion and Insurance Commit- cidents and medical claims ticipated in random drug Friday, about his schedule. Agee said he program, which randomly tee and pushed this,” said and can lead to the destruc- testing for the first time Dec. one fourth had been feeling “under the picked who would be tested. Mr. Pillow. “(The insurance tion of an employee’s health. 2 as part of the county’s ef- the total, said weather” but did not have The drug free policy says em- agent) said, ‘You’ve got a big Employees who abuse drugs fort to qualify for enrollment Pillow. One anything to hide related to ployees will undergo urinal- discount coming if you do and alcohol pose a danger in the state’s Tennessee Drug employee se- the test. ysis screening or hair testing this.’ We were able to save not only to themselves and Free Workplace program. lected did not “I didn’t decline or refuse to for drugs, such as: marijua- close to $14,000 in workers’ their fellow employees, but The county has been in the p articip at e , participate,” said Judge Agee. na, cocaine, amphetamines, comp premiums over a year. also to Gibson Co. property. program since spring 2016, because the Pillow “Friday just didn’t work out opiates, phencyclidine or There are costs associated In addition, the increased according to Finance Direc- employee was involved in for me. If they want to have abuse of drugs prescribed by with the drug testing, and cost medical costs incurred tor Greg Pillow. He said the court, Pillow said. me do it today (Monday), I’ll a physician. that reduces the savings. But by employees with untreated county has to test a percent- “As long as we’ve got do it. I’m fine with taking a Greg Pillow said the cost even if we break even, we are drug or alcohol problems, age of employees to qualify enough employees to hit our drug screen. When this first of workers’ comp insurance still doing our employees a the decreased productivity of percentage each year, we’re came up, and they said the was the driving factor behind service.” these individuals, and result- fine,” said Mr. Pillow about county would do this policy, adopting the new policy. The The Insurance Commit- ing increases in absenteeism the number of employees I said, ‘Fine, if it helps with county can also benefit by tee strongly recommended and turnover can adversely who were tested. the (insurance) premiums.’” detecting employees who adopting the drug free poli- affect Gibson Co. productiv- Judge Mark Agee said in a Agee said later he would take might be working while un- cy. County leaders gave sev- ity.” media interview Mon., Dec. a drug test Monday. der the influence of drugs or eral reasons in the original 4, that he was busy with Civil A Selmer-based company alcohol. proposal, saying: “Alcohol- (Cont. on pg. 3) The Mirror-Exchange, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Page 3 Feds come down...(cont. from page 1) Editorials, Opinions, Letters-to-the-editor pending closure and assure eo and resulted in the arrest that they will be transferred of Christy Dawn Murphy. Director announces...(cont. from page 1) to the most appropriate facil- Officials from the CMS later It’s Crystal Clear ity in terms of location, ser- with a minimum of $5,000 to the program is already a suc- discovered that Murphy had purchase high-quality, complex cess, with 25 students waiting vices and quality. Failure to been charged with Manufac- books for students that promote to attend the class next year. Smoky Mountain Rain properly help relocate resi- ture of Methamphetamine knowledge and vocabulary Director’s Evaluation - Board dents or to admit new ones on two occasions in 2009 building, as well as books for Chairman Sid Crocker provided By Crystal Burns would subject Simonton to a and 2010. Additionally, her independent reading that stu- the other Board members with a $100,000 fine, according to license was on probation dents would find interesting. proposed evaluation instrument When I was a kid, while my brothers were singing Pinkard & the report. status while she worked at Rushing told the Board that to use to evaluate Director of Bowden hits, I had the songs of Conway Twitty and Ronnie Milsap The CMS levied a Civil MHC. Murphy was charged stuck in my head. literacy levels for third and Schools Jonathan Criswell. The Money Penalty against MHC with Knowing Abuse, Ne- fourth graders in the MSSD tool mirrors the instruments Snippets of the songs, anyway. in the amount of $7,491.00 have not improved as much as Remember when infomercials sold music? That’s how Byron and glect, or Exploitation. already used by the MSSD to per day effective March 31- they should have over the years, evaluate their teachers, rating Clay learned “I Lobster But Never Flounder,” a tune that makes an The report concludes that and that the Read to Be Ready the Director’s performance in appearance at nearly all of our family get-togethers. December 27th, 2016.. MHC MHC failed to ensure an ef- program would help students 46 criteria on a scale of 1-5, The song titles would scroll on the screen; the highlighted ones can either comply with the fective Quality Assurance maintain and build reading including his relationships with were what you were hearing at that moment. standards from CMS or ter- program that recognized skills over the summer break. the Board, staff and the commu- I did a mean impression of Conway – “And as I taste your tender minate their agreement to and developed an appropri- The grant would provide 10 nity, leadership skills, strategic kisses, I can tell you’ve never been this far before.” I didn’t know accept insurance payments. ate plan to ensure residents teachers with a $250 stipend for planning, management of the what the lyrics meant; I just knew he sang it low on his register A report of the survey were free from physical and serving as Read to Be Ready MSSD’s facilities and finances, with kind of whisper effect. I thought it was funny, maybe because stated that specific resi- chemical restraints, thus I didn’t know any grown men with perms who also wore their shirts Coaches, with the remaining student achievement and his dents referred to as patients, protecting them from abuse $2,500 to be spent on materi- fulfillment of his job require- unbuttoned halfway down their chests. #61, #62 and #47 were not als. Ronnie Milsap, the piano man who made his name in a guitar and neglect. ments. The Board approved the monitored properly and the Special Ed. Programs - MHS evaluation tool unanimously. town, had a long list of hits scrolling on my screen. “Stranger In According to their web- Special Education instructors Revisions & Clarifications My House” and “Smoky Mountain Rain” were my favorites. use of chemical and physi- site, Milan Health Care, April Gonzales, Lynn Gonzales - The Board addressed a num- Far later in life, I delved into Mr. Milsap’s extensive catalog for cal restraints were not used 8060 Stinson Road, is a and LeighAnn Dunlap shared ber of issues that needed to real and found dozens of songs to vie for favorite status. When I appropriately. The report skilled nursing and long- the success of the MSSD’s be updated, including budget found out the Country Music Hall of Fame member would be per- states that MHC did not have term care home where up to various Special Education pro- items and policies. Prior to the forming at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Academic Enrich- a policy for such restraints. 66 residents can live. Milan grams with the Board, including meeting, MSSD Supervisor of ment Center in Huntingdon, I wrote it on my calendar – in ink. On March 30th, ’16, patient Health Care is owned by Cor- the Best Buddies program and Special Programs informed Di- His Saturday night show sold out, and it did not disappoint. #62 died at Milan Health nerstone Health Care based A few years ago when I made friends with The Dixie staff and the district’s new Work-based rector Criswell and the Board Care and no cause of death, in Clayton, North Caroli- Learning program, which pre- that line items within the Title started writing press releases for them and going to a lot of shows, I information or review was pares the MSSD’s Special Edu- bought a small notebook to keep in my purse. I got tired of leaving na. Cornerstone also owns I-A and IDEA budgets needed provided to CMS. cation students with the training to be amended due to under- concerts unable to remember every song I’d just heard so I started Douglas Nursing Home of and skills to become productive budgeting, and that the School writing down the set list. The survey describes in Milan, Oak Manor in McK- members of the workforce. The Nutrition Budget needed to be Realizing this elevated me to a new level of nerdiness, I dropped great detail how patient #47 enzie, Pymayra in Clarks- Best Buddies program, which is amended to reflect the grant the notebook a couple of shows ago. But with a guy with 40 No. was struck repeatedly with ville, Pleasant View HC in only in its second year at MHS, that was received earlier in the 1 hits to his credit on stage, I knew I would need help keeping up. a lanyard of keys by a nurse. Bolivar and Ridgetop Heath has already become a massive year to purchase a Combi Oven I wanted to know how many of my favorites he covered. By the That event was caught on vid- Care in Nashville. success, according to faculty for the elementary school. fourth number, I put away my pen and paper. advisor April Gonzales. It was also brought to the Through three medleys of his classics, Ronnie Milsap hit “Any “The support we have re- Board’s attention that the re- Day Now” (my current favorite), “What A Difference You Made County employees...(cont. from page 1) ceived has been overwhelm- cently approved policy on In My Life” (a close second), “Pure Love” (purely infectious)” ing,” said Gonzales. “We have Graduation Activities (4.606), and “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It For The World” (an easy sing- County Highway Dept. em- an employee has a problem, 44 members in the club, and the which was set by the Board to along). I would love to have heard full versions, but I appreciate ployees and Sheriff Dept. em- maybe that’s the only way students that have taken inter- go into effect at the beginning how he cleverly packed in even more songs. He did “Stranger In ployees have been subjected they can get rid of the prob- est in it are totally committed of the 2017-18 school year My House” and “Smoky Mountain Rain” in their entirety after in- to drug tests in the past. The lem.” to the program. They’ve grown was intended by the Tennessee termission. state Dept. of Transportation Mayor Tom Witherspoon up with our Special Education School Boards Association to I learned something too. requires operators of heavy said the drug free policy students and they’re just so ex- go into effect immediately. Di- Ronnie Milsap worked with Elvis on The King’s hit “Kentucky equipment to be tested. would create a safer work- Rain.” He said Elvis would instruct him to put more “thunder” on cited about it.” Several students rector Criswell stated that the The county commission place for employees and save and their “buddies” were in at- his piano. Years later, when Mr. Milsap was recording “Smoky revised policy would go into voted 18-0 in 2014 to adopt the taxpayers’ money. tendance at the meeting. The effect immediately and allow Mountain Rain,” he wondered if the same approach would work MSSD’s Work-based Learning for students who had completed on that song. It did, and what his producer warned was a “regional” the drug-free workplace pol- Greg Pillow said it took program has also been a hit 10 or more community service song became a national hit. It’s also a Tennessee state song and one icy and drug testing. At the time to get all elected offi- with both students with disabil- hours to be recognized for such that took on special meaning for all of us at The Dixie Saturday time, commissioners said the cials to agree to the policy. ities and members of the com- at the MHS Graduation Cer- night. policy could save the county “We wanted to make sure we munity, said Lynn Gonzales, emony. Criswell also wished to Our friends in Sevier County are suffering after devastating about $24,000 a year in in- had buy in from every elect- the program’s director. There clarify that the MSSD’s policy wildfires decimated portions of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The surance costs. In 2014, the ed official,” he said. “Back in are currently nine disabled on Extended Contracts (5.211), decimated streets covered in ash look like what we see in war torn county paid almost $710,000 the spring, we got all elected MHS students that go out into which was approved along with countries where bombs going off are a daily occurrence. One local in insurance premiums for officials to sign off, and got likened it to the apocalypse. the community and either as- a larger group of policies at the liability and workers’ com- the stamp of approval from sist or hold down jobs of their The people who lost their loved ones, their homes, their busi- October meeting, was intended pensation insurance. The the county. We’ve done this own at participating businesses to be deleted. When the Board nesses, and their jobs need our prayers. They also need financial in Milan, including the YMCA, approved the policy, they were, help if you’re so inclined to give. Please make sure you give to cost jumped $60,000 in just with the cooperative effort of Vestal Automotive and the Mi- in fact, approving its deletion. reputable organizations to make sure that your money goes to those one year. all department heads.” lan middle and high school caf- Celebrating Success - Sev- in need. If you can’t give now, that’s okay. When you’re saving for “It will save us some money; In addition to drug testing, eterias. Gonzales told the Board eral MSSD students were rec- your summer vacation or a weekend getaway, consider taking it in that’s part of it,” said Com- the drug free workplace pro- that the students in the program, ognized for their achievements the Smokies. The tourism dollars will greatly aid the people of East missioner Bobby Cotham gram includes educational some of whom are much older at last Monday night’s Board Tennessee and will lift our entire state. of Milan, Chairman of the sessions for employees about than traditional high school stu- meeting. The Board congratu- Insurance Committee when the detriments of drug use. dents, need a place to go after lated Autumn Webb, who re- ‘Dog golf booster club says thanks he asked commissioners to Employees were watching they age out of the MSSD’s cently won the prestigious adopt the drug free policy in instructional videos on the RISE program, and that the Hendrix Scholarship Competi- 2014. “But that’s not the only effects of drug use, said Mr. Work-based Learning program tion at Bethel University, which Editor, district, regional and state com- helps them build employability earned her four years of fully- petition. Thank you again for reason I’m standing here. If Pillow. skills that help them contrib- paid tuition, room and board at On behalf of Coach Donny your continued dedication sea- ute to their community. Three the university. MHS Marching Joyner, MHS Golf Team and son after season to help make Prevention Coalition...(cont. from page 1) of the students in the program Band Drum Majors Charity the MHS Golf Booster Club this a winning endeavor. even receive paychecks at their Hopper and Olivia Dickerson we would like to take this op- On a personal note I would jobs. According to Gonzales, p.m. “We educate in order to raise were recognized for their First portunity to say thank you to all like to say that it has been an Place finish at the State Divi- The guest speaker for the event awareness, increase under- the supporters this past year for honor serving as booster club will be Thomas Farmer, the Di- standing of key issues and mo- sion II Marching Band Cham- president for the past two years. pionship last month, along with helping make the 2016 golf sea- rector of the Tennessee Danger- bilize support with the goal of ‘Deplorable, working the rest of the MHS Marching son a success. A special thank I feel with the incoming play- ous Drugs Task Force. Farmer positive change,” said Marty Bulldogs, who recorded their you goes to the Milan Golf & ers and parents that we will will be speaking on the trends Elliott, Treasurer of the MPC. middle class’ defeated Country Club for all their sup- continue to have a team that the of heroin/opioid use across the “Follow your prescriber’s in- highest ranked State Competi- structions and properly store tion finish in 34 years. Jacob port they give to both the MHS community can be proud of and state and nation, as well as the misuse, abuse and addiction of and dispose of your unneeded Ms. Hillary Clinton Rimmer, Offensive Lineman Golf team and to our booster would continue to support. for the Bulldogs, was also rec- prescription drugs. prescriptions.” club. With all of our contribu- To help combat the theft and Beginning on July 1, the Mi- Editor, ognized for his recent honor of tions it has allowed our team Thanks, God bless and Go finishing as runner-up in the misuse of prescription drugs lan Prevention Coalition re- to meet and exceed their goals. Bulldogs! in the home, the Milan Police ceived funding from the State of After Mrs. Clinton came Tennessee Titans’ Mr. Football Ed Webb competition. Your support enabled us to once Department and the Gibson Tennessee to help get the word out of her “Wha’ happened?” again represent the City of Mi- President - MHS Golf Boost- County Sheriff’s Office have out about the dangers and con- fugue, she began to analyze lan and Milan High School in er Club donated $500 from their drug sequences of substance use, one why she lost her bid for the funds to the Milan Prevention of only nine in West Tennessee presidency. Coalition to aid in the purchase to receive state assistance. Her conclusion: It was the of medicine lock boxes. FBI’s fault, for releasing the information that thousands of unreported e-mails had turned up. This information, coming so close to the election, was undoubtedly a factor, along with the e-mails already re- ported, and Mrs. Clinton’s equivocations to the Con- gressional committee, and to the American people via her campaign ads. But the underlying rea- son for Mrs. Clinton’s de- feat was that the American people – the “deplorable” one, middle-class Americans who work to support their families (when they can find a job), who may or may not go to church, whose children attend public school, who shop at Wal-Mart and eat at McDonald’s – didn’t want the kind of government that Mrs. Clinton was proposing, which was basically a revved- up continuation of the dis- mal Obama years. We, the people, have spoken clearly, repudiating the super-care state that has signally failed to live up to its promises. We want a change in direction. 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INSIDE THIS WEEK The South Gibson Lady ‘08 Cadillac STS V6 Hornets improved to 5-3 MIRROR Stk#5B1583U Friday night with a 66-56 win over Bolivar. Tatum Russell scored 7 points in the victory. $11,800 EXCHANGE Price includes $399.50 Proc. Fee. Plus TTL A Product of Gibson County Publishing VOL. 51 NO. 33 Tuesday, December 13, 2016 $1 PER COPY Community group seeks funds to renovate Polk Clark gym

By Steve Short built in 1951, was an addition to the RESTORATION PLANS FOR GYM – Wayne Minton Gibson Co. Training School-Polk and Cheri Childress (right), members of a community ad- Joyce Vonner hopes people will be in Clark High School that opened in 1926 visory panel, met last week with Joyce Vonner, Director the giving spirit this Christmas season and saw several building expansions. of the Milan Polk Clark Enrichment Center, to look at the and the months ahead. The building was placed on the “Na- facility’s gymnasium. Ms. Vonner and leaders of the center Ms. Vonner, Director of the Milan tional Register of Historical Places” in are conducting an effort to renovate and restore the gym to Polk Clark Enrichment Center, is lead- 2012. It is owned by the Alumni As- serve the community as an indoor walking trail, general ing an effort to renovate and restore sociation of the Gibson Co. Training recreation, “pee wee” youth sports, nutrition and healthy the building’s old gym. Leaks in the School – Polk Clark School. eating education for children, senior Olympics and other roof and broken windows have led to Sections of the massive building programs. Donations to help restore the Polk Clark gym extensive damage to the gym, which now function as a community enrich- can be sent to: The Bank of Milan at 2011 E. Van Hook hasn’t been used in about ten years. ment center, banquet hall and museum. Street; Milan, TN 38358, or to the Milan Polk Clark En- The floor is buckled and ruptured to Leaders hope to renovate the gym to richment Center, 1041 S. Harris Street, P.O. Box 734, Mi- the point that the room is an unusable, use it for an indoor walking trail, rec- lan, TN 38358. For more information call 731-723-3577. safety hazard. “This holiday season is a time of (Cont. on pg. 3) giving, so maybe somebody will want to give to help this cause,” said Ms. Vonner about the gym project. “We are calling on all former students. If Williamson saves everybody just donated something, it wouldn’t be so hard.” the day for Titans The Graves-Anderson Gymnasium, Amazing Rescue By Victor Parkins NASHVILLE - Clinging to a 13- Lions finalize 10 lead with less than a minute left plans for food in the game, Mi- lan’s Avery Wil- liamson made the basket project play of the game to The Milan Lions seal the Tennessee Club is gearing Titan’s win over up for their an- the Denver Bron- nual Christmas cos Sunday after- Basket Drive, noon. where nearly 200 W i l l i a m s o n , Williamson food baskets will the team’s lead- be distributed to less ing tackler this season with 90, fortunate families in the commu- stripped Broncos tight end A.J. nity. The basket contains enough food Derby of the ball after a long pass to prepare a complete holiday meal. completion and the Titans pounced Community volunteers are always on the loose ball and sent the home welcome to help with the goodwill crowd into a frenzy. project, and are especially needed to Avery said he felt an opportunity help deliver all the baskets. to get the ball out, got a good grip Food baskets will be packed this on it, and ripped it loose. Thursday night, December 15th at “I had one on one coverage and Rhino Construction at 6:00 p.m. Vol- I knew I couldn’t get beat over the unteers that want to help with the proj- top because it was a critical part of ect should report at 5:30 to help build the game,” explained Williamson. boxes and set up the assembly line. “My first reaction after he made the The baskets will be delivered at 7 catch was to strip it. I was able to a.m. the next morning from Rhino, and grab the football, and just do what volunteers are needed to complete this I do at practice all the time. I had massive undertaking. a hand on the ball and just ripped Adult, licensed volunteers that want it and it popped out. To do some- to help with delivery are encouraged to thing like that to win the game is an let a member of the Lions Club know awesome feeling. I couldn’t believe at Thursday’s packing party. it happened like that—that I made The Lions Club has set up dona- the play to save the game. It was a tion boxes at 8 locations around town, great feeling,” he said. including all banks, The Mirror- When asked if the forced fumble Exchange, Copies Unlimited, Chow was the biggest play of his career, Wagon, Total Wellness Chiropractic, Williamson answered with a re- City Hall, and Flippin, Collins & Hill sounding ‘yes’. Law Office. “Who knows what could have The Lions Club is also selling pecans happened had I not made the play. and cashews to help offset costs asso- It might have made a difference in ciated with the project. Pecans can be whether or not we make the play- offs. Maybe not-who knows. But purchased at any Milan Bank. TOUCHING REUNION - Captain John Horner of the Gibson County Fire Department returns a soak- it was a huge momentum shift for Donations for the annual project can ing wet and scared puppy to his owner, Gary Poole, after rescuing the dog from a fire that engulfed this team and we’re thinking it also be mailed to: Milan Lions Club, Poole’s home last Wednesday morning. The dog, uninjured in the blaze, is expected to make a full recov- P.O. Box 261, Milan, Tn. 38358. ery. Photo by Lori Cathey, Tri-City Reporter. Story on page 2. (Cont. on pg. 2) Milan Health Care fined over $2M By Victor Parkins a news release that a special missions to a nursing home (CMS) headquarters in Atlan- December 27th, 2016. That A letter from CMS dated monitor has been appointed when conditions are deter- ta, GA. levied a fine of $7,491 271 day period at $7,491 per Nov. 18th that was addressed After state and federal to review the facility’s opera- mined to be, or are likely to per day effective March 31 to day totals $$2,030,061.00 (Cont. on pg. 2) agents suspended admis- tions. be, detrimental to the health, sions to Milan Health Care Dreizehner summarized safety or welfare of the resi- last week, they also hit that MHC was ordered not dents. The order to suspend Administrator responds to deficiency report them hard with fines over to admit any new residents admissions remains effective Milan Health Care has en- In November of this year, sure that our residents have $2,000,000. based on conditions found until conditions have been joyed serving our commu- the Center for Medicare and safe transitions to their new Tennessee Health Com- during a complaint survey and continue to remain cor- nity for over fifty years. Our Medicare Services (CMS) homes. We are working with missioner John Dreyzehner, conducted Sept. 26 through rected. A copy of the order caregivers and staff have surveyed our building and our employees to help them announced last week that the Nov. 4, 2016. The investiga- must be posted at the pub- worked tirelessly, giving of cited deficiencies. Our team secure other employment as nursing home facility was tion was completed Dec. 2. lic entrance where it can be themselves to ensure that put together a plan to correct well. We appreciate the dedi- being fined a one-time state During the inspection, sur- plainly seen. our residents are well taken those areas where we showed cation of our employees and civil monetary penalty of veyors found violations of The nursing home has the care of and know that they room for improvement, but recognize that this has been $4,000. Dreyzehner said in the following standards: ad- right to a hearing regarding are loved. We are saddened that plan was rejected by very stressful for them. ministration, performance the suspension of admissions that we will no longer be able CMS. CMS required us to Stated John Simonton, improvement, nursing ser- before the Board for Licens- to serve the community, but transfer all of our residents the Administrator of Milan vices, social work services ing Health Care Facilities or are grateful for those who to other facilities by Decem- Health Care for the past 8 and resident rights. an administrative judge. have honored us by letting ber 27. years, “The comfort, care The Commissioner of Additionally, The Centers us care for them and their We have worked with other Health may suspend ad- for Medicare and Medicaid loved ones. long term care facilities to en- (Cont. on pg. 3) Page 2 The Mirror-Exchange, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 Firefighters from Bradford, Gibson County rescue dog from blaze

By Logan Watson Lori Cathey of the Tri-City Reporter contributed to this ar- ticle

Just before 8 a.m. last Wednes- day morning, the men and wom- en of the Bradford and Gibson County fire departments were dis- patched to a structure fire at 117 Trenton Highway in Bradford. According to Jerry Holt, the owner of the property, the back of the home was fully engulfed by the time the Bradford Fire Depart- ment, the first department to re- spond, arrived on the scene. As the fire raged on, an explosion rocked theThe home. Mirror The Exchange,cause of the Tuesday, explo- November 1, 2016 sion has yet to be determined. Page 10 Thankfully, the residents were not inside at the time, but the EARLY MORNING FIRE - Firefighters from the Bradford and neighbors did inform the firefight- Gibson County fire departments rush to extinguish a blaze at 117 PASS RUSH - Avery Williamson and teammate Brian Orakpo applied pressure to Broncos quarter- ers that there was a dog inside the Trenton Highway in Bradford last Wednesday morning. The home, back Trevor Siemian Sunday afternoon during a thrilling 13-10 victory. Williamson saved the game house. belonging to the Poole family, was a total loss. Photo by Lori with a forced fumble with less than a minute remaining in the game. Photo by Dale Veazey. Once the flames were under Cathey, Tri-City Reporter. control, Bradford firemen Zach Poole, instructing him to take the it means to me that you saved my Culver and Mikie Kiser and Gib- pup to the veterinarian immedi- dog,” Poole told Horner, tears in Williamson saves the day...(cont. from page 1) son County fireman Captain John ately. his eyes. Horner, Gage Luter and David Poole returned to the scene of Poole’s home was a total loss, could be an amazing finish.” Hazard entered the home, where the fire later to thank the firemen but the dog, who will be held for Making the feeling even better for Avery was being congratulated after the game by his parents, they found the dog, frightened but who saved his dog, which miracu- the next 24-48 hours to receive Henry and Jacenta, and his former coach and his wife, Jeff and Cindy Morris. alive, hiding under a bed. Luter lously suffered no burns or scar- breathing treatments for carbon “My mom and dad don’t miss a home game,” gushed Avery. “My dad always tells me to go after the tossed the bed aside and Horner ring from the fire. monoxide poisoning, is expected ball like I did and I tell him, ‘Dad, I’m trying,” he joked. “My right hand has been injured and taped rushed the dog to his owner, Gary “You’ll never know how much to make a full recovery. up since the second week of the season and this was one of the first games I didn’t have it all taped up. That helped!” he said. Avery said after coach Morris told him how proud Milan Health Care fined...(cont. from page 1) he was of his former pupil, they talked about fin- ishing strong with the possibility of a playoff run. to MHC Administrator John Si- “The State Survey Agency, ditions in your facility consti- “We were both very excited and we just talked monton was titled, “Imposition State Medicaid Agency, Long- tuted ‘Immediate Jeopardy’ to about me finally being a part of something special. Notice-On-Going Immediate Term Care Ombudsman and residents’ health and safety and My first two years here we struggled to get through Jeopardy”. Managed Care case workers substandard quality of care,” the the season and my last two years at Kentucky were The CMS reported that ‘Im- have been working closely with document said. “The ‘Immedi- tough. We’ve just got to keep winning and maybe mediate Jeopardy’ to residents residents and family members ate Jeopardy’ was identified to get some help if Texas or the Colts lose. Winning and staff was identified on No- to assure that their rights are exist on March 31, 2016, and is the focus though—just winning. vember 4th while a survey by protected and that residents are is considered ongoing. Based The Titans improved to 7-6 with the victory, and remained in a first-place tie with the Houston Tex- state workers took place at the able to move to the certified on the findings of the Novem- ans in the AFC South with three games left to play. facility. facility of their choice,” Moos ber 4th survey, your Medicare The Texans beat the Colts on Sunday to keep pace. According to CMS Public said. provider agreement was termi- The Titans now control their own destiny with a Affairs Specialists Bob Moos, After CMS declared that nated at 11:59 p.m. on Novem- trip to Kansas City this Sunday. Milan Health Care must pay the MHC was out of compliance ber 27th.” “We just beat the Super Bowl champions from fine but has 60 days to request of requirements established by The CMS placed an advertise- last season so we’ve got lots of momentum going a hearing or to waive its right to the Secretary of Health and Hu- ment in the Mirror-Exchange forward,” added Williamson. “We feel we’re a a hearing and receive a 35 per- man Services, they denied any on November 22nd to notify the dominant team but just were not getting credit for cent reduction in the civil mon- payments from Medicare of public of the change. it. I feel that this win, is definitely a win that will PROUD PAIR - Milan head football coach etary penalty. Medicaid to residents admit- The CMS alleges that MHC get us national attention.” Along with his game saving forced fumble, Wil- Jeff Morris congratulated his former star If the MHC requests a hear- ted after November 27th. All used unnecessary physical and liamson made three other tackles during the big linebacker, Avery Williamson, on a huge win ing, the fines are paid into an payments from CMS will cease chemical restraints that placed win. Sunday afternoon in Nasvhille. escrow account until an ad- at the close of business on De- specific residents at great risk ministrative law judge makes cember 27th, 2016, according for incontinence, skin break- a final decision on the case. If to a detailed, 199 page report down, accidents, increased agi- MHC waives its right to a hear- that was provided to the Mirror- tation and social isolation. ing, the funds are sent to the Exchange. A report of the survey stated U.S. Treasury and back to the A letter from CMS dated that specific residents referred State Medicaid Division. Nov. 18th that was addressed to as patients, #61, #62 and MHC is required to provide to MHC Administrator John Si- #47 were not monitored prop- written notification to residents monton was titled, “Imposition erly and the use of chemical of the facility or their legal rep- Notice-On-Going Immediate and physical restraints were not resentatives about the impend- Jeopardy”. used appropriately. The report ing closure and assure that they The CMS reported that ‘Im- states that MHC did not have a will be transferred to the most mediate Jeopardy’ to residents policy for such restraints. appropriate facility in terms of and staff was identified during On March 30th, ’16, patient location, services and quality. the compliant survey. #62 died at Milan Health Care Failure to properly help relo- Immediate Jeopardy is a situ- and no cause of death, informa- Friday, Dec. 16 cate residents or to admit new ation in which the provider’s tion or review was provided to ones would subject Simonton noncompliance has caused, or CMS. to a $100,000 fine, according to is likely to cause, serious injury, MHC is a skilled nursing and the report. harm, impairment, or death to a long-term care home where up Mr. Moos said that some of the resident. to 66 residents can live. During current residents at MHC had ““The survey found that your the survey period, MHC report- exercised their right to move to facility was not in substantial edly had about 55 residents and other facilities owned, operated compliance with the participa- about 45 employees. or managed by Cornerstone. tion requirements, and that con-

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Open Christmas Eve 10am-5pm 686-0558 The Mirror-Exchange, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 Page 3 Editorials, Opinions, Letters-to-the-editor That Little Black Dress By Clayburn Peeples

It’s Crystal Clear “It wasn’t like Miracle on 34th Street,” my eight-year-old daugh- ter Sarah said after being in court with me one day last week. Vic’s Place Twelve Days of Christmas It was the first time I’d ever taken any of my kids to court with me. For a number of reasons, I don’t think that’s a good idea, but By Crystal Burns on this particular Friday, her sisters and mother were in Jackson, The bookworm in me taking part in the performance of The Nutcracker, so Sarah was left You probably wouldn’t expect a song as seemingly nonsensi- with me, and we went to court together. I came across a random John Grisham book about a month ago The only case on the docket that morning was a Workers’ Com- simply by chance. There was an old hardback copy of The Testa- cal as “The Twelve Days of Christmas” to be packed with hid- den meaning, but the carol dates back to a time when Catholics pensation matter, and it had settled the day before, so it didn’t take ment in a pile of paperback books and for some reason it caught my long at all. eye. I guess it was Grisham’s name that got my attention because feared persecution from the Church of England. They went under- ground, holding secret meetings to avoid prison and even death. I didn’t realize how little my children knew about what I do, but I’ve read (and finished) 2 or 3 of his books over the last 47 years Sarah gave me a clue as I was taking off my robe. that I really enjoyed. “The Twelve Days of Christmas” was a powerful tool to teach the tenets of their faith. After commenting on the fact that neither Mr. Kris Kringle nor Anyhow, this huge pile of books had already been considered the little boy from the movie were in the courtroom, she asked, trash by someone else so I grabbed The Testament and took it A partridge in a pear tree symbolizes Jesus on the cross. This is the time of year that we celebrate Jesus’ birth, but his entire life is with a pensive look on her face, “Why do you wear that black home. dress?” Now let me tell you that I’ve never been a big book reader. I important to Christians and his death on the cross and resurrection is the foundation of our salvation. Now believe it or not, no one has ever asked me that before, and remember early on in high school doing everything I could do to even though it’s a simple question, I didn’t have much more than a avoid reading To Kill A Mockingbird, among other books I deemed Two turtledoves represent the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. clue about the answer, and it turned out I was wrong. worthless. I bought and read the cliff notes and jumped around the Or at least, I wasn’t completely right. book trying to get to the end. I even re-crafted the front cover of Three French hens are the gifts – frankincense, gold, and myrrh – the wise men brought young Jesus. I thought that judges wore black robes, sort of like a uniform, to the book with a crafty ‘101 Ways’ (To Kill A Mockingbird) tag at remind them, the judges, that their decisions should be uniform the top of the cover. I thought it was pretty funny at the time but Four calling birds are the four gospels included in the New Testa- ment. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell the good news of Jesus’ as well. The plain black robe, I thought, is to remind every judge Ms. York didn’t quite think so. that his or her personal ideas and preferences are secondary to the When the Hunger Games series came out I read those, then an- birth, ministry on earth, death on the cross, and glorious resurrec- tion. We should all be calling birds for Christ. uniformity required by the law. other Grisham book about football before dropping the habit for The black robe also reminds people in court, I told Sarah, that something better. But something about The Testament lured me Five golden rings take us back to the Old Testament where we find the Law of Moses or the Torah – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, they are not just dealing with an individual wearing the robe, but in and I looked forward to getting home everyday to find out what the court system the robe wearing judge represents, and that the was going to happen next. I was giddy to finish it in 5 or 6 days but Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Six geese a-laying signify the six days of creation as outlined in robe enhances the authority of both the judge and the court. down right mad when I got to the end only to find out that one of And while that may all be true, and those may be good reasons the main characters had died of Malaria and didn’t get to become Genesis. Seven swans a-swimming are the gifts of the Holy Spirit – proph- for judges to wear robes today, they have nothing to do with why one of the richest women in the world or ride off into the sunset the custom began. with her newfound love. ecy, ministry, teaching, encouragement, giving, leading, and com- passion. It all started, as most of our legal practices did, in England, in I was so disappointed I was intent on finding another book that this case more than 700 years ago, during the reign of Edward would have a great ending so I grabbed Rogue Lawyer, another Eight maids a-milking are the Beatitudes Jesus preached in Mat- thew 5:3-10. Blessed are the peacemakers, etc. II. That much we know, but that’s about all we know. The rest is Grisham best seller that once again ended with a big fat thud. After conjecture. that I’ve moved on to the Jack Reacher ‘who done it’ series with Nine ladies dancing give us a picture of the fruit of the Holy Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithful- Academics and clerics had been wearing robes for a couple of much more action and better endings. I like those better. Right centuries by then, partly, it is thought, to keep warm in the drafty now I’m starting a series by David Baldacci about an international ness, gentleness, and self-control. Ten lords a-leaping are the Ten Commandments found in Exo- medieval churches where the first university classes were held, but hitman named Will Robie and it’s also hard to put down. partly to set them apart as well. This academic garb began to be The ‘book worm’ phase probably won’t last forever but for now dus. Eleven pipers piping represent the 11 faithful apostles. If you worn in other settings also, especially on visits to the royal court. it makes deer hunting more interesting than ever and I find myself At some point judges took up the practice of wearing robes too, going to Wal Mart just to check out the new selections. And I’m want to make a trivia games out of “The Twelve Days of Christ- mas,” give extra points to anyone who can name the apostles. I can but the first judges’ robes weren’t black; they came, at this point sure when I come across To Kill A Mockingbird a second time, I’ll it seems, in three colors, violet for summer wear, green for winter be sure to read it from cover to cover. usually reel off eight or nine with no problem, but those last ones are difficult. The eleven were Simon Peter, Andrew, James and and scarlet for special hearings. In 1635, a guide was published suggesting that judges wear fur trimmed black robes in winter, and VP John the sons of Zebedee, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of violet or scarlet robes featuring pink taffeta in the summer, but James. The twelfth apostle was Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus. most judges in the 1600’s wore scarlet robes with black scarves And finally, twelve drummers drumming are the 12 points of and scarlet hoods when they were hearing criminal cases, and solid doctrine in the Apostles’ Creed. That’s a tough one for Protestants black silk robes for civil matters. Flag burners are ignorant to figure out because we aren’t as familiar with it as our Catholic English judges also wore powdered wigs, but in the American friends. colonies, which largely emulated England’s legal customs, the pa- Editor, burning a flag. When you’re gathering with friends and family this Christmas, triots balked at wearing wigs. The story goes that John Adams, Watching those burning the there may be an awkward moment in the conversation. You could who wanted American judges to wear all the finery of English ju- It is less than laughable that flag gives evidence to their save the day! Just stick this in your back pocket and impress every- rists, and Thomas Jefferson, who wanted American judges to wear we have some “alleged “ Amer- youth and ignorance. It would one with your knowledge. ordinary suits, rather than robes, in court, argued about the matter icans that know so little about serve them well if they were Do it before Uncle Hanks railroads you with his recitation of the but finally reached a compromise whereby American judges would America and it’s history, and to be given the “opportunity” wear robes, but not wigs. will burn our national symbol to to fight for THEIR freedom, as “Twelve Redneck Days of Christmas.” There is no symbolism in, show their dissatisfaction with so many other Americans have “Twelve-pack of Bud, eleven wrasslin’ tickets, ten o’ Copenhagen, But neither Adams nor Jefferson addressed what color the robe some political rules or policies. already. nine years probation, eight table dancers, seven packs of Redman, should be. Scarlet was a popular color, and numerous early judges The American flag is but a six cans of Spam, five flannel shirts, four big mud tires, three shot- often wore scarlet or ermine robes when hearing cases, but in 1801, symbol of our country, desig- Dave LeBarre gun shells, two hunting dogs, and some parts to a Mustang GT.” Chief Justice John Marshall chose a plain black robe for his swear- nating it as independent from Atwood None whatsoever. ing in ceremony, and just like that, black was the new red, and one all others. It represents Ameri- by one the other justices on the court, and judges all over America ca as independent and free, and Community group...(cont. from page 1) as well, fell into line, and the black judge’s robe became one of the has nothing to do with the cur- Administrator... most distinctive work uniforms in the world. rent politics that the burners are (cont. from page 1) reation, “pee wee” youth sports, Studies show young children So even though no more than one or two states have any laws at upset with. nutrition and healthy eating with high blood pressure. Chil- all about what judges are required, or allowed, to wear in court, The burners might take the and well-being of all our resi- time to read the history of dents at Milan Health Care has education for children, senior dren need activities. We want nearly all judges wear robes. If you go to almost any courtroom in America and learn, (maybe for always been our primary focus. Olympics and other programs. citywide sports programs. It the country you will probably find at least two things, an American the first time since it’s appar- Our staff members have worked Milan Fire Dept. staff mem- will benefit all of Milan, not flag and a judge wearing a plain black robe, ideally one clean and ently not being taught in our hard every day to meet the needs ber Belton Luter plans to work just the Fourth Ward. Mayor in good repair, that conveys the gravity and dignity of justice and schools), just how many Amer- of our residents and their fami- with youth sports programs. Beasley has assured me that reminds litigants that business in court is serious and that everyone icans have fought and died for lies, and it is a responsibility we The gym is next to a large rec- through a joint effort we can get will be expected to conduct themselves in a formal and dignified our freedom, the freedom that have taken very seriously.” reation area that can be used for this done.” manner. permits them to do their stupid Milan Health Care has a long outdoor activities. “Renovations to the Polk They’ve done studies about this, of course, and it turns out, judg- flag burning. Maybe they might history of providing quality care “We want to teach all types Clark gym would be a valuable es’ intuitions about wearing robes over the centuries have been to the Milan and surrounding learn something about America of sports and teach children to assist to the entire community,” correct. Research shows that people respect robe wearing judges since their ignorance of Amer- communities and we appreciate appreciate various sports,” said said Mayor B.W. Beasley. “Mi- ica spills over every time they the continued support from our more and feel they are fairer and more considerate and consistent Ms. Vonner. “We want to teach lan is concerned and focused than judges who do not wear robes. They even rate judges wearing decide to stage a protest to make family members, staff and com- teamwork and sportsmanship, on the health and wellbeing of their dissatisfaction known by munity. robes as being smarter than judges who don’t. and just get children moving. our youth. The renovation of Of course it could be it’s not people’s perceptions of judges that Polk Clark gym would be a gi- change when judges put on robes. It could be that the judges them- ant step in adding facilities that would enhance that initiative.” selves behave differently when they’re wearing the regalia of their Ms. Vonner said the city’s oth- profession. It could be them that the robes are affecting, not the er school gyms and recreation litigants and others in the courtroom. facilities are not easily accessi- Because like it or not, to paraphrase an old saying about food, ble to children and adults in the “you are what you wear.” Polk Clark neighborhood. She believes the Polk Clark gym can be a city asset. Cambridge Ltd. has been mutually satisfying, Farmer, alumni members Caro- Donations are being sought to raise about $300,000 needed enlightening, inspirational and lyn and Henry Williams, and for renovation of the 6,300 sq. highly successful. We believe former Sheriff David Woolfork, West Tennessee’s Suit Store ft. gym. An evaluation done by in partnerships, because they a graduate of the school. Fisher Construction Co. lists work for the communal good. The group hopes to receive about 20 steps needed for reno- Partnering will be a bridge that grant writing help and apply vation, including demolishing will bring others to an impor- for community improvement the roof and windows and pour- tant educational facility where grants. The Tennessee state ing a new concrete floor. all believe in celebrating the legislature this year donated All Wool Suits “Your partnership will have a history and past of the African- $250,000 to help restore Tan- very important impact to those American education.” ner school, an old Rosenwald- Super 140’s who have worked hard to ac- A community advisory group funded school in Newport, Ten- $ complish this mission,” said met with Joyce Vonner last nessee. Thread Count Ms. Vonner in a letter which week at Perkins Restaurant to Donations to help restore the will be sent to potential donors. share fundraising ideas. Wayne Polk Clark gym can be sent to: “Over the 90 years’ history of Minton, president of The Bank The Bank of Milan at 2011 249 this institution, administrators, of Milan, is a member of the E. Van Hook Street; Milan, TN *Blue & Black Blazers, faculty and students have joined panel. An account has been 38358, or to the Milan Polk a great number of individuals, established at The Bank of Mi- Clark Enrichment Center, 1041 groups and agencies to improve lan to receive donations. Other S. Harris Street, P.O. Box 734, Plaid & Tweed Sport the facility,” said Ms. Vonner. members of the advisory panel Milan, TN 38358. For more in- “It has been a collaboration that are Cheri Childress of BC En- formation call 731-723-3577. Coats all on sale! terprises, former Mayor Don *Dress Pants 50% off Free Gift Wrapping - Tailor on Staff Cambridge Ltd. “THE BEST SUIT IN TOWN” 731-664-6414 2150 N. Highland, Jackson (Across from Toys R Us)