The History of Utica, Michigan

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The History of Utica, Michigan is again available: The History of Utica, Michigan

"It's a real history book, so it talks about people and families and organizations and activities," Utica Mayor Jacqueline Noonan said. "It includes Sterling Heights and Shelby Township people because Utica was a focal point of those areas - the residents in Sterling Township and Shelby Township got their mail from the city of Utica. It also makes mention of the two large churches, Trinity Lutheran and St. Lawrence, and the parades - all the things that people growing up here over the years would remember...."

"I think it's a treasure, because it's like the line from 'The Grapes of Wrath,'" Noonan said. "'How will we know who we are without knowing where we came from, and how can we plan where we're going without our history?'"

The Utica Heritage Association announces a reprint of The History of Utica, Michigan written by Naomi Gibbing and Gloria Olman. This book was published in 2010 and sold out in less than two years. It is hardbound with 288 pages, 15 chapters, and an index. Books may be purchased at Utica City Hall and the following businesses on Van Dyke: Ace Hardware, Steve's Café, and Utica Florist. The cost is $35 including tax. The books can be sh[i]pped for an additional $6 per book. For more information, call Pat Hallman at 586-781-2963 or email uticaheritage@gmail .com.

It's a small town so City Hall can't crack a Bennie — but it's well worth the price, so bring exact change: $35, with quarters.