New Adrian Branch Manager

Steve Kuiper County National Bank Announces New Adrian Branch Manager

Hillsdale MI – John R. Waldron, President and CEO of County National Bank (“CNB”), has announced the recent addition of Steve Kuiper as Branch Manager for County Natonal Bank’s Adrian location.

Steve brings to CNB nine years of banking experience in branch management. He is a graduate of Pensacola Christian College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies. Steve is a Certified Associate in Project Management and holds a Certificate in Agile Project Management from the University of Maryland.

“We are very excited to have Steve join CNB’s leadership team, ” said Rachel Emery, AVP – Branch Administrator. “With his connections to the community and his extensive banking experience, Steve will be a strong contributor in our Adrian market.” Steve is looking forward to helping develop the careers of his colleagues at the Adrian branch and strengthening community relationships in the area.

Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and his children, who are involved in football and volleyball, and he and his wife also enjoy volunteering at their children’s school. Steve and his family reside in the Adrian area.

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By Allison Dunn Contributing writer

It’s the most wonderful — but also the busiest — time of year. While some holiday traditions are coming to southeastern Michigan and northwest Ohio, there are new events also coming to town. Get the calendars out because there’s something for just about everyone: families, kids, couples, pets, cra ers, as well as free and must-see events.   e holiday spirit kicks o at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 with the 2021 downtown Tecumseh Christmas Parade. is year’s theme is “Welcome to the North Pole,” and the parade can be seen throughout the downtown area, said Tecumseh Area Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman Megan Serin. Santa will be a part of the parade, but he can also be visited at the Santa House, at the corner of Chicago Boulevard and Pearl Street, a er the parade and throughout the holiday season, Serin said. “Don’t forget to stop at our local businesses for shopping and eating throughout the holidays,” she said. On Friday, Dec. 17, many stores will be open until 8 p.m. for last-minute shopping. Enjoy the lights without leaving the vehicle! e Lenawee County Fairgrounds Christmas Lights Drive- ru will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. over two weekends, Dec. 10 and 11 and Dec. 17 and 18. Enter the one-mile drive at the fairgrounds o Siena Heights Drive at the back gate entrance at Hanke Lane. Community members will decorate designated areas on the fairgrounds, but many local businesses, groups, and individuals bring in their own entries, such as tractors, boats, and oats, said event chairman Melinda Stubli. At the end of the course, drive-thru guests will be able to vote for their favorite lighted scene and the top three best entries will win a cash prize, Stubli said. ere is a $5 per car admission fee. A Christmas Story e Musical is coming to the Croswell and there are plenty of chances to catch the musical adaptation of the 1983 lm, including triple dog dares to Dad’s “major award.” 2:30 p.m. shows will be: Saturday, Dec. 4 Sunday, Dec. 5 Saturday, Dec. 11 Sunday, Dec. 12 7:30 p.m. shows include: Friday, Dec. 3 Saturday, Dec. 4 ursday, Dec. 9 Friday, Dec. 10 Friday, Dec. 11 Tickets for students and youth under 18 starts at $15 and the price for adults starts at $20 and can be purchased on vividseats.com.

A nativity scene with live animals will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 2200 Occidental Way, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Hot chocolate and cookies will also be served.  

e annual Christmas tree lighting will be held at Old Township Hall, 3040 N. Prospect Road, in Ypsilanti, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. ere will be an ice carving demonstration and Santa will make a stop for pictures. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided and the event is free.

Starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, the 45th Annual Holiday Parade will be coming through downtown Saline on Michigan Avenue. ere will be lights, music, entertainment, and of course a visit from Santa.

Enjoy holiday songs by the Ypsilanti Community Choir starting at 7:30 p.m. ursday, Dec. 9 at the First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti, 300 N. Huron St.

A new event to support local artists and vendors, the First Annual Ypsilanti Holiday Extravaganza, will be hosted inside the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, next to Frog Island Park on the north side of Depot Town. e coronavirus pandemic put a stop to many annual cra shows and hit the local community particularly hard, said the event’s organizer Angela Scott. is is an opportunity for last-minute shoppers to purchase jewelry, clothing, food, and other goodies from cra ers in the Ypsilanti area. e event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19. Admission is free.  

Voted by Monroe County residents as their most favorite event in 2021, the 39th Annual Christmas in Ida Festival and Parade of Lights will be held on Friday, Dec. 3, and Saturday, Dec. 4 and is sure to bring on the holiday cheer. ere’s an event planned for just about anyone from live entertainment, a cra show, horse-drawn carriage rides, a video game truck, a special Holiday Sled Race, and the Glass City Crawlers O -Road 4X4 Show. More information can be found at www.christmasinida.com.

Merkle Funeral Service’s annual memorial service will start at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. e event allows anyone to honor those who passed away over the past year. ere will be hors d’oeuvres, live music, and guest speakers at Merkle Funeral Service, 14567 S. Dixie Hwy. in Monroe.

A one-day winter event full of the good ol’ memories from ice skating, bon res, and indoor Christmas movies are planned for the Bedford Blizzard Fest from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave. in Temperance.  

Celebrate the holiday magic in a sensitive environment and support Autism Speaks with a photo opportunity starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 at the Great Lakes Crossing Outlet, 4000 Baldwin Road, in Auburn Hills.

e 8th Crazy Night: Community Chanukah Celebration at the Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills. ere will be performances by the Detroit Circus, entertainment by DJ Phreddy, a photo booth, re pits, and hot chocolate. e event starts at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, followed by the menorah lighting at 5:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a new toy to donate to Bottomless Toy Chest.

Take care of your holiday photo with all the family members at Golden Retriever Rescue Resource’s Santa Paws Pictures for Pets. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, the nonpro t group rescuing golden retrievers will be located at Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briar eld Blvd. in Maumee, with two scenes for the pup’s photoshoot. ere will be a ra e for baskets packed with gi cards, and beverages and cookies to enjoy. More information and photo package prices are on the group’s website at gr-rescue.org.

Homemade gi s from local vendors will be available for sale on Sunday, Dec. 5 starting at 11 a.m. at the Bayside Cra and Vendor Extravaganza at the Bayside Catering & Banquet Hall, 2759 Seaman Road in Oregon.

e Artist Village at the Toledo Botanical Garden is hosting its annual Heralding the Holidays event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. e Artist Village, located at 5403 Elmer Drive in Toledo, will be transformed into a holiday frenzy and Unruly Arts will be o ering handmade gi s and holiday decor. Admission is free.

Magical things are planned inside of the grand lobby of the downtown Toledo Train Station, 300 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11. Find the perfect gi from more than 80 sellers as part of the Holiday Night Market Express. ere is a $5 admission fee and a portion of the proceeds will bene t the Toledo Farmers Market. ere will also be a free hot chocolate and cider bar, gi wrapping, music, and parking.

Volunteers are needed to place wreaths on veterans’ graves from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Toledo Memorial Park, 6382 Monroe St., in Sylvania. Every year, the Wreaths Across America Toledo Metro Area Chapter places wreaths at veterans’ graves to show appreciation for their services and sacri ces. More information is available at toledomemorialpark.com.

A holiday open house will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 at Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Road. Soldiers and civilians will provide a glimpse back in time with demonstrations to show more into the War of 1812 and camp life. Other hand-on activities will be held and refreshments will also be available at the free event.

ere’s something happening for just about everyone all month long at e Town Center at Levis Commons in Perrysburg. Enter to win a new and special holiday giveaway, Dine Inside the Tree, an intimate dining experience inside the middle of the decorated 50-foot tree. More information about events and ways to participate is available at shopleviscommons.com by donating a toy at participating merchants or by participating on Levis Commons’ social media pages, said spokeswoman Christine Best. A er a day of shopping, get some assistance from the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. A gi wrapping station will be set up between Yankee Candle and Shimmery Belle Boutique from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays up to Dec. 19. “ e gi of time, we’re calling it,” Best said. All the traditional classics, including Clydesdale-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, and a walk inside of the tree, are also scheduled. e Run Santa Run 5K is coming to Perrysburg on Sunday, Dec. 19, but runners from anywhere can also participate virtually up over the month, up to Monday, Dec. 27. Sign up for the event at bikesignup.com.