12 Holiday Safety Tips

1. Never use lighted candles near trees or boughs.
2. Keep poisonous plants out of reach of children and pets.
3. Keep trees away from fireplaces, radiators, and other heat sources.
4. Make sure your tree has a stable platform.
5. Choose an artificial tree that is labeled fire resistant.
6. If using a natural tree, make sure it is well watered.
7. Check holiday lights for fraying, bare spots, gaps in theinsulation, or excessive kinking in the wire.
8. Turn off all tree lights and decorations when not in use.
9. When putting up decorations, use a step stool or ladder to reach high places.
10. Designate a sober driver.
11. When preparing a meal,wash hands, utensils, sink and anything that touches raw meat.
12. Reheat leftovers to at least 165˚ F.

Source: nsc.org

Congratulations to Craig Buse!

Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company recently promoted J. Craig Buse to Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer.

Joining Springs Valley in 2002, Craig has held several positions during his time at the Bank, with his most recent position that of Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer (COO). In addition to his responsibilities as CLO, he will continue oversight of many of the daily operations of the Bank as COO.