Eaton Rapids
Getting to Know… James “Jamie” Davidson
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer As a young boy, Jamie Davidson remembers Eaton Rapids as a “Mayberry” type of town, when most people didn’t bother locking their doors and it was no big deal to leave their keys in the car. Davidson and his brothers, Linton and John,...
Abused Dog Rescued by Eaton Rapids Family
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer As soon as she saw him on TV, Brandi Conley-Kesson of Eaton Rapids knew she wanted to adopt Big Busterton, now known as “Gus.” The moment he was available for adoption she was in line to adopt this friendly, dark copper-colored...
A Business With Big Pipe Dreams
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer So many things we own today become quickly outdated and replaced by newer technology, with new designs and with many fancy bells and whistles. But there are still businesses that are using skills and techniques that have been used for...
BPW Scholarships for Women
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer The Eaton Rapids Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Club awards scholarships to local women every year. There are just a few stipulations: the women must be over 24 years old, be a resident of Eaton Rapids, be currently enrolled...
G.A.R. Seeks Volunteers, Participants
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Memorial Day: a day to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the United States military. This year, as they have for the last four years, the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Memorial Hall and Museum, Heroes Haven, and a...
Getting to Know…Lijana Halstead
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer “Some people were put in my life to help me, to push me, to make me feel compelled to work hard because they invested in me,” said Lijana Halstead of Eaton Rapids. She credits Mark and Krysta McGee, owners of Mark’s Place in Eaton...
Norma Cole, Artist and Author
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Norma Cole of Eaton Rapids is a very accomplished artist. Originally from Jackson, she lived in Rives Junction for a while, and then in Eaton Rapids. For 17 years she worked at the Eaton Rapids Medical Clinic. She started painting when...
Remember When…the Isaac Reynolds Home
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Eaton Rapids has many lovely historic homes throughout the city. One house of special note is located at 123 South East Street, the home of Jan McRee, but known as the “Reynolds” house, after the original owner. The beautiful home is...
Harrington’s Lawn and Power Equipment Dimondale
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Lawnmowing can be a chore some dread each summer, especially if you have a large yard. But Harrington’s Lawn and Power Equipment in Dimondale can make it a little easier by providing the best equipment and service for all your lawn...
Susan Drapek, Traveling Vet
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer When Susan Drapek calls herself a traveling vet, that might be an understatement. The “traveling vet,” who normally deals with small animal medicine and acupuncture in her downtown Eaton Rapids office, recently traveled 3000 miles away...