July 23, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A1 INSIDE B Business C Sports D Health & Home MONDAY July 23, 2012 FREE- Take One! Knoxville Residents Called Boomsday 2012: FOCUS to Contribute to Weekly Poll* Historic Cancer Over the past JFG to light up the sky several years Research Effort By Tasha Mahurin much has been The JFG sign is more than 50 its previous location (near Holston Knoxville area residents [email protected] years old, and advertises the Gases, Inc.) was not renewed. How- written and have an unprecedented Knoxville’s 25th annual Booms- JFG coffee brand which began in ever, thanks to a strategic partner- said concerning opportunity to participate day will have a distinct South Knox- 1882. ship brokered by Vice Mayor Nick the size of the in a historic study that has ville flare this year. The sign was taken down and Pavlis between Reily Foods, Kerbe- federal debt. the potential to change As part of this year’s festivities sent to Charlotte, NC for refurbish- la Temple, and Visit Knoxville, the Would you the face of cancer for South Knoxvillians and the entire ing and repair in 2010. Its fate famed sign will once again light up support a future generations. Men city will celebrate the long-awaited remained somewhat uncertain for Continue on page 4 and women between the return of the iconic JFG sign. a period of time when the lease on constitutional ages of 30 and 65 who amendment have never been diag- requiring a nosed with cancer are balanced federal needed to participate in the American Cancer Soci- budget? ety’s Cancer Prevention New program aims to help those SUPPORT 76.92% Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will enroll a diverse popu- OPPOSE 23.08% lation of up to half a mil- suffering from mental illness Survey conducted lion people across the July 19, 2012. United States and Puerto * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted by an independent, professional Rico. The opportunity for polling company. local residents to enroll in CPS-3 is being made possible in partnership with YMCA of East Ten- nessee, the Knox County KPD Accepting Health Department, Cen- Applications to tral Baptist Church of Bearden and Cokesbury Citizen’s Police United Methodist Church. Enrollment will take place Academy in Knoxville September The Knoxville Police 25-29. For enrollment Department is now accept- dates and times, visit ing applications for the www.cps3knoxville.org. next session of the Citi- CPS-3 will help zen’s Police Academy. researchers better under- The goal of the Citi- stand the lifestyle, envi- zens’ Police Academy is to ronmental, and genetic create and develop a grow- factors that cause or pre- ing nucleus of responsible, vent cancer. “I have been well-informed citizens who fighting my own battle with have the potential to influ- cancer for over 30 years. ence public opinion con- I don’t want friends and cerning police practices family to ever hear the and service delivery. Grad- words ‘you have cancer,’” uates of our program will said Bonnie Hufford, a PHOTO BY DAN ANDREWS. fulfill the critical role of volunteer for the Ameri- providing input and infor- Pictured following Friday’s pilot project announcement are (back row) State Rep. Steve Hall, State Department can Cancer Society. “I mation to their neighbor- of Mental Health Commissioner E. Douglas Varney, Knox County District Attorney General Randy Nichols, really believe this (CPS- hoods which will increase CEO/President of the Helen Ross McNabb Center Andy Black, Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones, (Front row) Vice Mayor 3) is part of the answer.” citizen involvement on Nick Pavlis, State Rep. Ryan Haynes, State Senator Becky Duncan Massey, State Senator Doug Overbey and To enroll in the study, issues of mutual concern. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. individuals will go to a local This active citizens par- enrollment location and will ticipation will improve the be asked to read and sign State Senator Becky and Representative Bob which are not equipped communities. The Center quality of life and build an informed consent form; Massey (R-Knoxville), Ramsey (R-Maryville). to deal with the special- fully supports a program lasting and productive complete a brief survey, Senator Doug Overbey When it is up and running ized medical attention that works to help indi- partnerships between our have their waist circumfer- (R-Maryville), Representa- it will allow specialized needed to treat them. We viduals with an untreat- police department and the ence measured; and give tive Ryan Haynes (R-Knox- health care professionals need to stop the revolv- ed mental illness receive communities we so proud- a small blood sample. The ville), Knox County Mayor to provide comprehensive ing door that keeps these quality and compassion- ly serve. in-person enrollment pro- Tim Burchett, Knoxville outpatient services for 10 patients from repeatedly ate care. The Center is The CPA is a twelve- cess takes approximately Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis or more people suffering being admitted into these ready to help launch the week program that meets 20 - 30 minutes to com- and Tennessee Commis- from mental illness to facilities by getting them first program of its kind in Thursday evenings from plete. At home, individuals sioner of Mental Health keep them from being the help they need to get the state of Tennessee,” 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in will complete a compre- and Substance Abuse hospitalized in a psychi- their illness under control stated Andy Black, CEO/ the Training Room at the hensive survey packet that Services Doug Varney atric facility or from being on a long-term basis.” President of the Helen Knoxville Police Depart- asks for information on life- held a press conference confined in jail on minor “As the premier provid- Ross McNabb Center. ment. style, behavioral, and other Friday with officials of charges. er of mental health ser- Assisted Outpatient A wide range of topics factors related to their the Helen Ross McNabb “This pilot program is vices in East Tennessee, Treatment (AOT) allows a are covered dealing with health. Upon completion Center to launch the cre- a first start in addressing the Helen Ross McNabb court of competent juris- the various capabili- of this process, the Soci- ation of a new pilot project the mental health needs Center understands first- diction, with clear and ties and functions of the ety will continue to send designed to help people we are seeing in our com- hand that individuals with convincing evidence, to Knoxville Police Depart- periodic follow-up surveys suffering from mental ill- munities,” said Senator an untreated mental ill- order certain individuals ment. Class sizes are kept to update participant infor- ness or severe emotion- Massey. “We find far too ness typically end up in with mental illnesses to to a minimum, in order to mation and annual newslet- al disturbance receive many people with mental one of four places; emer- comply with treatment foster an environment for ters with study updates and help in an outpatient set- health needs are con- gency rooms, jail, on the while living in their com- individual attention and results. The initial and fol- ting. The project was fined in psychiatric hos- streets or a cemetery. munity. The state will pro- active class participation. low-up surveys completed authorized under a new pitals when they can be Data shows that treat- vide $125,000 per year Attendance of each at home will take an hour law, which took effect on helped in the community ment works and recovery for the two-year pilot session is critical to fully or less of time to complete July 1st, sponsored by -- or in our local jails as a is possible for individuals project. Overbey said benefit from participation Continue on page 2 Massey, Overbey, Haynes result of their condition, to live successfully in their Continue on page 2 Continue on page 4 Expires 07-27-12 PAGE A2 The Knoxville FOCUS July 23, 2012 Knox Countians Favor FOCUS A Friend’s Journey Weekly Poll Balanced Budget Amendment Over the past several years much has By Focus Staff balanced budget for the Federal gov- the City of Knoxville. been written and said concerning ernment. The idea found its greatest The district least supportive of the This week’s Knoxville Focus poll support in the Eighth District with an idea of a constitutional amendment the size of the federal debt. Would asked voters, “over the past several astounding 97% of voters saying they requiring a balanced Federal budget you support a years, much has been written and favor a balanced budget for Wash- was the Fifth District, which is cen- constitutional said concerning the size of the Feder- ington. The Second District followed tered around the Town of Farragut. al debt. Would you support a consti- with 84% of voters saying they would Still, more than 69% of voters in the amendment tutional amendment requiring a bal- favor a constitutional amendment Fifth District supported the notion of requiring a balanced anced Federal budget?” requiring the Federal government to a constitutional amendment requir- More than three-quarters of respon- have a balanced budget. The Eighth ing a balanced Federal budget. federal budget? dents said they do indeed support a District is East Knox County, while the Support 76.92% (270) constitutional amendment requiring a Second District is completely inside Oppose 23.08% (81) By Age Support Oppose Total 18-29 100.00% [None] 1 30-49 76.74% 23.26% 43 New program aims to help those 50-65 74.40% 25.60% 125 65+ 78.57% 21.43% 182 suffering from mental illness Total 76.92% (270) 23.08% (81) 351 By Commission District Cont.