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by Rick Baldwin
HOME GAMES Wed, May 21 • 7:15 PM
Planning a Bigger and Better Chattanooga
vs. Mississippi Braves Go Green Night
Growing Forward project launches public input stage Cities and counties are in constant need of improvement. Roads need widening, buildings need remodeling, and schools, housing, and businesses need to be built. Change can be exciting—but sometimes the process seems to take forever to get moving. Yet no project can get started without planning. One
major project in the works for our area combines planning and public opinion: Growing Forward. Described as “our community’s new planning framework for the future of Chattanooga and Hamilton County area,” Growing Forward is a threestep plan that involves reviewing the past, revising the present, and renewing
plans for the future. The first step, Renewing Our Vision, sets the stage for Growing Forward. Designed as a comprehensive overview, Renewing Our Vision will provide an analysis of changes in our demographics, environment, and infrastructure. Renewing Our Vision also allows locals to determine important values and goals and what level of priority
IN THIS ISSUE
Mike McJunkin This week's cover story is by longtime food writer and professional chef Mike McJunkin, a native Chattanoogan who has gained considerable experience with food through his obsessive habit of eating several times each and every day. Along the way
Thu, May 22 • 7:15 PM they are for the community. While still in its early stages, the team at Growing Forward offers several ways to get involved, including a monthly newsletter, a calendar of upcoming events, a contact page to share thoughts, and more. To learn more about and keep track of Growing Forward visit growingforwardchc.com — Madeline Chambliss
vs. Mississippi Braves
Fri, May 23 • 7:15 PM vs. Mississippi Braves Fireworks!
Tue, May 24 • 7:15 PM vs. Mississippi Braves Puzzle Giveaway
Wed, May 25 • 11:15 AM vs. Mississippi Braves Baseball Giveaway & Fireworks!
Rick Baldwin he has trained chefs, owned and operated restaurants, and singlehandedly increased Chattanooga’s meat consumption statistics for three consecutive years. He can tell you what balut tastes like, what it’s like to eat pork blood boat noodles on the streets of Thailand and how to cure bacon in a loft apartment. He is also quite active on Facebook at facebook.com/SushiAndBiscuits
Pulse editorial cartoonist Rick Baldwin is a comedian, actor, artist and writer born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. His award-winning cartoon strips and editorial cartoons have appeared in publications worldwide and as illustrations for several books. He
began stand-up comedy in 1986 and after an extended retirement will return to his comedy performing roots with a one man show titled, "Under The Kilt." Rick is host of the popular podcast "Life in a Kilt Show" which he records from his home studio in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Rick returned to our pages in April after a sabbatical, and we are very happy to see his unique take on life in our pages. chattanoogapulse.com • May 15-21, 2014 • The Pulse • 5