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Always a cut above and tailored just for you!
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Pauma/Valley Insurance Agency, Inc.
"Valley Center's Most Trusted Independent Insurance Agency Since 1978"
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February 13, 2019
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Phone: 760-749-2383
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According to the National Retail Federation, an estimated 20.7 billion is projected to be spent on gifts for Valentine's Day in 2019.
Of that, 18% (3.9 billion) will be spent on jewelry. If you're included in that category, don't assume that your new purchase is automatically covered by your insurance policy.
To make sure you're covered and get the peace of mind that warms your heart, just
give us a ring!
760-749-2383
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NOW OPEN
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Valley Center
Vehicle Registration Services
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Keeping it Local
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ur business is much more than just selling insurance, it is a way of life; which means long-term personal relationships being built with members of our community; it means supporting local businesses, events and sports teams; and it means making a difference in the lives of others.
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"The PVI Pledge"
Pauma/Valley Insurance pledges to do everything we can to make your lives Safer, Simpler & more Secure.
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Did You Know...
...that your Valentine'S Day treats may not be so sweet for your pets?
Here are 6 important tips to keep in mind, especially around Valentine's Day:
1. Xylitol is a sugarless sweetener found in many gums, candies and OTC meds, and is toxic to pets.
2. Many flowers and plants are toxic to animals, especially lilies for cats.
3. Exercise care with candles. They can become a fire hazard with curious and rambunctious pets.
4. Discarded ribbons and wrapping paper are a natural draw for pets, but can cause trouble if ingested.
5. Alcohol and pets do not mix, so be sure to keep it out of their reach.
6. Last, but not least, we all know that pets love chocolate, but it doesn't love them. A good reminder since Vet visits always skyrocket at Valentine's Day.
Keeping these tips in mind can help "insure" your love connection with your pets for many years to come!
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PVI is An Award Winning Agency
Golden Standard
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Look for us on
Valley Center Road
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"SPINS" SOME TIME WITH US ON VALENTINE'S DAY!
PLEASE JOIN US AND ENJOY A FREE DRINK ON US!
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Open to all!
Please join us
and bring a friend/neighbor!
We have a great meeting lined up for February that you won't want to miss! In addition to the monthly updates from our First Responders and other local entities, we hope you'll help us in welcoming Valley Center 4-H, who will share a presentation, and Armstrong Feed & Supply, who will be providing an overview of their 2019 Purina Chick Days, as well as donating door prizes.
Valley Center 4-H Presentation
Everyone has heard of 4-H, but you may not know what 4-H stands for and what it represents to the youth of our community. So join us at the February 21st CAN meeting when members of Valley Center 4-H will share their personal stories and what 4-H means to them. This is a great opportunity to see, first-hand, what 4-H is all about and how it benefits our youth, and in turn, our community.
Armstrong Feed & Supply
Armstrong Feed & Supply is a long-time supporter of
Valley Center 4-H, and they have graciously donated door prizes for the meeting. Also, come hear a "preview" of Armstrong's Purina Chick Days, which takes place on Saturday, February 23rd!
PVI is pleased to sponsor the monthly CAN meetings to help keep our community connected and informed! Breakfast at 8 am; Meeting from 8:15-9:30 am. Please
click here
to view the Event information and/or RSVP. See you there!
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CUSTOMER CORNER - WHEN IT COMES TO LOVING YOUR PETS - WE SAY, "WELCOME TO PARADISE...RIDGE!"
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At Paradise Ridge, you'll always receive a warm welcome (and maybe a lick or two) from Russell shown with a few of "his staff" - Dr. Ellie Newcomb, Trina West and Jamie Peairs.
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February is a time to celebrate love, and the love we have for our furry family members is worthy of celebration! And nobody does that better that Dr. Ellie Newcomb and her wonderful staff at
Paradise Ridge Pet Clinic
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Dr. Newcomb, who has had a life-long love affair with animals, has lived in Valley Center for more than 20 years with her husband, where they have raised two children along with everything else from horses and pigs to guinea hens and ducks.
At Paradise Ridge Pet Clinic, Dr. Newcomb and her staff recognize and respect the deep bond between owners and their pets, and their goal is to help that relationship thrive for as long as possible by keeping your pet healthy and playful.
In fact, Dr. Newcomb's heart for animals is so big, it extends past Valley Center...and all the way to Uganda, where in September 2017 she had the experience of a lifetime - volunteering with
The BIG FIX Uganda, a non-profit organization that serves the poverty
area of northern Uganda to provide free veterinary services. In addition to spaying and neutering numerous cats and dogs, the volunteers also administered rabies vaccinations (reducing human deaths from rabies), as well as other important treatments to improve the quality of life for the people of Uganda and their pets. (Note: Many from our town donated items for Dr. Newcomb's trip and also sponsored some of the treatments that were performed, for which she will be forever grateful.)
But most of Dr. Newcomb's days are spent right here in Valley Center where she and her loving staff care for our furry family members. And speaking of family, the Paradise Ridge family would love for you to join theirs! So give them a call today. You'll find the purrfect place for compassionate care, and you'll be doggone glad you did!
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SHARE YOUR PASSION...
WITH PVI'S SIGNATURE DRINK FOR FEBRUARY
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PVI's Justina Strausbaugh (looking pretty in purple) toasts Spins' Ted Hackleman with her PVI Signature Drink for February.
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As we all know, February - and Valentine's Day, in particular - is all about love. And, of course, at PVI we love being able to treat our community and our customers to the sweet offerings from Spins Coffee Truck with our monthly PVI Signature Drink.
So it seemed a natural to select Justina Strausbaugh to highlight her drink selection for February. If you have the pleasure of knowing Justina (who is our Commercial Lines Manager), then it's not a surprise that she is known for her passion - for her family, for her friends and for her customers at PVI. It's also no surprise that when it came to her selection for PVI's Signature Drink for February that she would be passionate about it!
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"SIXTY SECONDS OF SAFETY"
WITH VC FIRE CHIEF, JOE NAPIER
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Check out our latest "Sixty Seconds of Safety" with Valley Center Fire Chief,
Joe Napier
. Having already responded to four recent chimney fires, and now with this colder weather hitting our community, his message is very timely, as usual!
To see and hear what Chief Napier has to share with our community to help all us stay safe, please
click here
or on his picture above.
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
"VAN QUACKENBUSH EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP"
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In August, Brandon Strausbaugh, PVI Manager, and Phyllis Knight, Marketing Manager, were pleased to announce - a
s part of PVI's expanded community programs - our new "Van Quackenbush Excellence in Journalism Scholarship" to be awarded to a graduating senior from Valley Center High School beginning in 2019.
We are excited to announce that applications are now being accepted! Information is available by contacting the
VCHS Counseling Office, and the deadline for scholarship packets to be submitted to the Counseling Office is
May 1, 2019. The scholarship will be presented at the VCHS Senior Awards Night on June 5th at the Maxine Theater.
We look forward to awarding this special scholarship, near and dear to our hearts, to a deserving graduating senior!
For more information on the background of the scholarship and its importance to us, please click here or on the picture above for the video announcement.
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JANUARY'S CAN MEETING -
A HEARTY TIME
FOCUSING ON HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELL-BEING
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It was a great CAN (Community Action Network) meeting on January 17th at the VC Community Center! Thank you to Tracy Smith (above) and
Cora Ragaini (Bear Valley Organics) (below) for their interesting and informative presentations on staying healthy and fit!
Of course, we always appreciate the updates from our First Responders and other local entities.
Also, a big shout out to
John Yeager (Summit Mortgage)
as our guest emcee for the meeting!
We had a really nice turn out (despite the rain) and thank you to
Valley Center Fitness
and
Bear Valley Organics
for their donations, making it possible for us to send a few lucky ones home with door prizes!
Thank you all to who came out and participated in the meeting! We look forward to seeing you at our next CAN meeting, which will be held
Thursday, February 21st. (Please see meeting information in story above.)
(CAN Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month and sponsored by PVI.)
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| VCCAG Treasurer, John Yeager (center) accepts a check from PVI's Brandon Strausbaugh and Phyllis Knight, while Diane Conaway, VCCAG's Vice-President (left), and Larry McKenzie, VCCAG's President (right) join in the "Group" hug. |
In you want to see love in action, then you needn't look any further than the Valley Center Community Aid Group (VCCAG), and that's why PVI is so excited to contribute our ongoing support. This group, which is the nonprofit organization of the Valley Center Real Estate Professionals, truly has a heart for the members of our community who are in need, especially those who have experienced tragedy or sudden loss.
In addition to financial support, the Group also has helped with providing food, lodging, jobs and "connections" to help people find the resources they need to move forward. Now, isn't that a group you would like to support as they support our community? Of course it is! And, it's so easy to do! Also, all donations are tax-deductible AND all monies donated go directly to the community. Below are just a few specific ways you can help:
1. The VCCAG accepts online donations through their
website and checks can be mailed to: PO Box 962, Valley Center, 92082.
2. Donations can be made to support a specific family or cause, such as the current fund to help our good friend and neighbor
Julie Stroh. (Please
click here for more information.)
3. If you order online through Amazon, you can list the VCCAG as your designated charity, and Amazon will donate a portion of your order total to VCCAG and it doesn't cost you anything! Please
click here for more information.
4. Another great way the VCCAG supports our community is through scholarships for Valley Center graduating seniors. To date, over $150,000 in scholarships has been awarded. They raise these funds through their annual Scholarship Golf Tournament (scheduled for May 3rd) and you can help! Sponsors, golfers, volunteers, silent auction donations - all are needed! Please
click here for more information and/or to register for the tournament.
We hope you'll join us in supporting this wonderful Group that does so much for our community! It'll truly warm your heart!
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FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS IN A HEARTBEAT!
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On Valentine's Day, the Valley Center Branch of the County Library will be offering
FREE blood pressure screenings at its facility located at: 29200 Cole Grade Rd in Valley Center,
92082
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Screening Hours:
From 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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FACT OR FICTION: RED CARS COST MORE TO INSURE
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There are many factors that affect your car insurance rates, including your age, gender, where you live, your credit and driving history and the type of car you drive. Also, the
types of car insurance
you buy and
car insurance discounts
you qualify for will influence how much you pay.
But one thing that is not a factor is the color, so don't let that drive your decision. Also, contrary to popular belief, red cars are not pulled over more than other colors of cars.
So the good new is, if you like the color red, you don't have to let those concerns keep you from your heart's desire!
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This past weekend was a special time for Barni Strausbaugh, who had the opportunity to spend his birthday (February 8th) at Big Bear celebrating with family.
As you can readily see from the picture, Barni, Brandon and Landon (left to right) had "snow" much fun on Barni's birthday and made the most of their time together!
Based on their big smiles, you can tell they had a snow-board weekend, not a snow-bored one!
This picture definitely is a "signal" that Barni is still young at heart and that everything from now on is
not "downhill."
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BARNI!
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INSURING YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR FURRY VALENTINE
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"...And they called it...Puppy Love..."
Puppy love, kitty love, whatever you call it, the love we have for our furry family members is a special kind of bond.
And, by virtue of being part of our family, we do our best to take care of them.
Unfortunately (and contrary to what The Beatles proclaimed in song) love is
not
all you need when it comes to our pets well-being. When it comes to "loving" our pets, we often
need
veterinary care. And as we all know, we don't love the expensive vet bills that care can produce.
This Valentine's Day, why not give your cat or dog a gift they'll appreciate for a lifetime, the opportunity to receive quality care at a price
you can afford. We're talking, of course, about Pet Insurance through PVI and PetPlan. Your policy will cover your pet from nose to tail, which will be wagging in appreciation.
 Act now and receive
a free BarkBox/MeowBox and up to a 10% discount for life!
Please click here for more information, or give us a bark today!
It would be a
treat to
fetch a quote for you!
760-749-2383
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THE HEART OF CONVERSATION
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Remember when you were young and exchanged conversation hearts with other kids? Communicating with just a few words was our own early version of "texting."
Unfortunately, conversation today has often become a lost heart, I mean art. Just thinking about dealing with a company'
s voice mail is enough to give you heartburn.
Thankfully, that's something you'll never have to worry about when you call PVI! You always get to speak with a real person who is happy to help you with all your insurance needs! Best of all, as independent insurance agents we have your best interests at heart, instead of an insurance company's. If we can be of service, "Let's chat!" 760-749-2383
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CUSTOMER COMMENTS
(WE LOVE TO RECEIVE YOUR TESTIMONIALS & REFERRALS!)
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"Huge shout out to PVI. Called in for a quote on an ATV, got more than what I asked for. Brandon was awesome, he got us a policy with everything we needed for (less) than half of what a competing agency had quoted us. We will be using PVI for all of our future insurance needs. Thank you again for your great service!"
- Jessica Marie
If you have a testimonial to share, like Jessica, we'd love to hear it! You can share it either via our website or email to
Or, better yet, there is no greater compliment you pay us than sharing your experience with family and friends in referring them to us. As our way of saying "thank you" we are pleased to present a $10 gift card to you and a $10 donation to a local non-profit organization per referral. For each referral we receive, your name also goes into a year-end drawing for a 2019 Apple Watch. Sounds like a good "time" to
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As your personal Valley Center insurance agent, anytime you walk-in, call or email the agency you always will receive the same great hometown customer service that we have been providing for our community since 1978. Because we are an independent agent appointed to represent over 50 carriers including Mercury, Allstate, Progressive, MetLife, Travelers, Safeco, The Hartford,
and more,
you can be assured that we are going to provide the highest level of coverage at the most competitive rates.
We are located at
27357 Valley Center Road
(Right across the street from Napa Auto Parts.)
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Thank you from all of us at Pauma/Valley Insurance
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We're "premium" lovers, and you know why,
Our hearts are in it, we're PVI!
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