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MAY 24, 2023 Vol. 34, No. 11
FROM THE GARAGE TO THE CRUISE LANE 10A CITY INVITES ARTISTS TO APPLY TO PAINT NEW MURAL BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
LEFT: The Rev. Don Gotham is UUMC’s current pastor. TOP: A portrait of UUMC’s first minister, the Rev. Elias Pattee, is on display. ABOVE: The church keeps a collection of historical Bibles and books. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
CITY HONORS STERLING CHURCH FOR BICENTENNIAL A Sterling Heights-based church whose membership has included participants in some of the United States’ earliest and biggest historical events was recently honored for its longevity. During a May 1 meeting, the Sterling Heights City Coun-
cil unanimously approved a resolution in its consent agenda that honors Utica United Methodist Church for 200 years of ministry. The church is currently located on Canal Road in Sterling Heights. The church’s pastor, the Rev. Don Gotham, thanked the city for the proclamation during the meeting and remarked how “we don’t look too tired after that much time.”
See MURAL on page 12A
See BICENTENNIAL on page 5A
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BY ERIC CZARNIK
eczarnik@candgnews.com
The city of Sterling Heights is seeking a broad spectrum of talent to decorate a business’s empty wall. The city is asking adult artists to share their design ideas and apply for a chance to paint a public art mural. According to the city, the mural must follow the theme of “inclusivity” as stated in the city’s Visioning 2030 vision statement and guiding principles. The artwork is expected to be painted this summer and completed by late summer or early fall, officials said. Once the artwork is completed, the city will promote the mural and add it to its digital art map. Sterling Heights Community Relations Director Melanie Davis said the mural will be painted on a wall on the side of the Zap Zone, on Van Dyke Avenue, north of Utica