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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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July 17, 2019
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"A PVI COUNTRY CELEBRATION"
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Brandon Strausbaugh, PVI Manager
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You probably know by now that at PVI we love to celebrate! Birthdays, anniversaries, accomplishments - you name it - if it's worth celebrating, we're all over it!
So, when it comes to July it is especially appropriate that one of the most celebratorial things we know of is the opportunity to live in this wonderful country!
But at PVI, we are doubly blessed, because we not only live in this great country, we also are blessed to be "in" the country.
Valley Center Country Living, it's more than just the saying on a license plate frame; it truly is uniquely special! (Just check out the picturesque video in a story below.)
Although PVI officially stands for Pauma/Valley Insurance, we also like to think that - in PVI Country - it stands for Patriotism, Valor and Independence. At PVI, we unabashedly love our country. We also salute the valor that has been displayed repeatedly through the years to not only
secure our independence, but also to maintain and
insure it.
And speaking of independence, maybe that's why we also love being "independent" insurance agents. Because of this important distinction, we are able to focus on what is best for our customer instead of
pledging allegiance to an insurance company. Don't get me wrong, we are thankful for all the fantastic companies with which we are affiliated! But at PVI, it's our customers who will always come first. In our own way, we take the
liberty of thinking that's
justice for all.
I hope you had a memorable 4th of July / Independence Day celebration and that the rest of your summer is full of fun fireworks! (Figuratively speaking, of course!)
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Phone: 760-749-2383
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Interesting Info about our Independence
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Though connected in spirit, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are separate, distinct documents.
1) The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776 and was a list of grievances against the king of England intended to justify separation from British rule.
2) The Constitution was written and signed in 1787. It was a charter of government that came to be ratified by the states, and it continues to be the supreme law of the land.
* Both documents were signed at Independence Hall.
* About 200 copies of the original document were printed with John Hancock's name at the bottom. Today, 26 copies remain.
* An original copy was found tucked behind an old picture in a frame that was purchased at a flea market
in 1989 in Adamstown, PA, costing the buyer $4. It was eventually acquired by TV producer Norman Lear for $8.1 million.
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The Declaration and Constitution were hidden away during World War II.
Both documents were packed up about two weeks after Pearl Harbor. They were given a military escort to Fort Knox in Kentucky, where they remained until late 1944.
Source: National Constitution Center
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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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In Case You Missed It...
We know that with all the access to social media we have, sometimes important and/or interesting stories can get lost in the shuffle.
So from time to time we will share stories that we ran on our social media that were very popular, but that you might have missed. The following is one of those stories...
"The Day a Quake Hit Valley Center"
With recent earthquakes striking twice with multiple aftershocks in the Mojave Desert town of Ridgecrest, the question is raised: Has Valley Center ever been hit by a serious earthquake? The answer is "yes."
In 1933, the Long Beach earthquake was felt as far south as Baja. It registered 6.4, and resulted in nearly 140 deaths and damages of $40 million.
In Valley Center, with a population of 1,300, there was one serious casualty. An historic adobe structure built in 1882 suffered considerable damage. The small building, still standing on Cole Grade Road, had been the Courthouse of the Bear Valley Judicial District, and also served as home to Justice of the Peace Samuel T. Allen.
It was not until the late 1930s that the old adobe had been repaired, although some features of the original 1882 structure had to be modified. The restoration of the old courthouse was undertaken by its new owner, attorney Martin Gang who built his own adobe home on the property where he and his wife raised four children and ran a successful dairy farm.
The Gang property was acquired in 1974 by the local school district and the historic adobe courtroom became part of a complex known today as the Martin Gang Agricultural Learning Center. The Valley Center Historical Society has consulted with school officials about future restoration of the adobe.
During its years as a courthouse, the building served residents from a vast portion of northern San Diego County. The nearest justice was 45 miles away in downtown San Diego, a day's trip in the early part of the 20th Century.
During his tenure as a judge, Allen took special delight in performing marriage ceremonies, and couples from miles around made the trek to his tiny courtroom to exchange vows. He was widely known as "the marrying judge." Justice Allen also presided over misdemeanors, petty criminal infractions, small debts, and disputes.
Today, with a population of 25,000 residents, Valley Center has a number of extant adobe structures, some dating to the mid 1800's.
The Valley Center History Museum at 29200 Cole Grade Road maintains an archive on the courthouse and Judge Allen.
- By Robert Lerner
Pictured: The Bear Valley Courthouse in 1890 before it was severely damaged by a later earthquake. The building still stands on Cole Grade Road.
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Speaking of Earthquakes...
Unfortunately, the saying "What's shakin'?" took on an ominous tone recently for our Southern California neighbors to the north.
In light of the recent major earthquakes near Ridgecrest (some of which were felt locally), we thought it was important to share reminders to help all of us be better prepared in the event that we have a strong earthquake in our area.
San Diego County Office of Emergency Services has many resources and tips to help you be better prepared ahead of an emergency and to deal with it if and when it happens. Please click here for more information.
To request an Earthquake Insurance proposal from PVI's Protection Team, please click here.
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Does it get any better than spending summertime fun with your best bud?
Gabriel Perpetua (l) and Wyatt Hill don't think so, as they hangout together at the KSON Countryfest in Del Mar.
"Hang in there, guys, and enjoy the rest of your summer!"
If you have special moments with your family that you would like to share with your PVI family, please email to
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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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THERE'S A NEW SHERIFF (LIEUTENANT) IN TOWN!
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Open to all!
Please join us
and bring a friend/neighbor!
Make sure your 10-20 (location) is the CAN Meeting on July 18 to meet Lt. Pat Shannon! He'll be sharing local crime statistics and recent cases/operations.
Lt. Patrick Shannon is the new Commander at the Valley Center Sheriff's Substation, which provides law enforcement services to over 25,000 residents and an area encompassing 330 square miles, which also includes the communities of Pala, Pauma and Rincon Valleys, and Palomar Mountain. They also provide law enforcement for La Jolla, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, and San Pasqual Indian reservations including four casinos which are located on the reservations.
Sponsored by Community Pharmacy of Valley Center
Providing excellent patient care is the main priority at Community Pharmacy." - Peter Nguyen, Owner and Pharmacist.
That's why Pete and his friendly staff are pleased to serve you and answer all your questions to assist you with your healthcare needs.
The Pharmacy, conveniently located in the Old Towne Center, 29115 Valley Center Rd, also offers much more than just meds. Check it out!
Also, don't forget the monthly updates from our
First Responders
and other local entities. Where else can you get so much information at one time and in one place?!
Join us at 8 am for a great opportunity to network and meet & greet your neighbors while enjoying a light breakfast provided by Julie Stroh! The meeting runs
from 8:15-9:30 am. Please
click here
to view the Event information and/or to RSVP.
Is it going to be a great meeting on July 18th?
That's a definite 10-4!
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A PERSONAL INVITATION FROM
SHERIFF'S LT. PAT SHANNON
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Lt. Pat Shannon is the newest Commander at the Valley Center Sheriff's Substation. We are excited he is here and he is excited to be here!
That's why it is such a great fit for him to be the guest speaker at this month's CAN meeting on July 18th! This is the perfect opportunity for our community to get acquainted with him, and he is looking forward to meeting you!
Please click here or on on his picture above to hear his personal invitation to attend the meeting. Then come out and join us on the 18th at the Valley Center Community Center at 8 am and let's give Lt. Shannon a proper Valley Center welcome!
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CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN JULY!
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With a brilliant blue sky, temperatures hovering around ninety and backyard cookouts, your thoughts don't naturally turn to Christmas.
But as we've just spent a major holiday celebrating our freedom and independence, imagine for a moment if you were to lose that on a personal, physical level and you would have an idea of what a special, fellow Valleyite is going through.
Julie Stroh, B Stroh's Catering & Events, is not only one of our favorite customers, she also is one of our favorite persons! Julie's devotion and commitment to our community is unsurpassed. From her dedicated service on the VCPUSD School Board, to the Jag Foundation Auction, Golf Tournament and Homecoming BBQ, to the Chamber of Commerce (and on and on), Julie has gone above and beyond to not only serve delicious and healthy faire, but also makes sure it is presented with
taste and class.
Julie also was the driving force behind making sure that VCHS Seniors are CPR-Certified prior to graduation so that they would be well prepared to help others along life's way.
Unfortunately, Julie's "way" the past several months has been a rocky road and she and her husband, Bryan (her right hand with the business), have had to deeply scale back their catering bookings due to Julie's health issues. Thankfully, Julie is doing better, but she still has a long road of recovery ahead of her, as well as additional surgery.
Because of Julie's love for this community, we thought it would be a nice way to show our appreciation for all she has done through the years by celebrating "Christmas in July for Julie!" To that end, and to help ease the strain of the past few months on the family budget, we are asking those in our community who are able to help with the "present" by donating to the
Julie Stroh Fund that has been set up with the Valley Center Community Aid Group (VCCAG). Donations are tax deductible and all monies donated go directly to Julie.
If you would like to spread a little Christmas-in-July cheer to Julie to make her life a little merrier, d
onations can be made through the VCCAG website page (designated for Julie) or checks can be mailed to the following address and note Julie Stroh in the memo line:
PO Box 962
Valley Center , CA 92082-7366
Thank you!
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PVI'S SIGNATURE DRINK OF THE MONTH FOR JULY
RED, WHITE AND BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE!
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The
stars holding this banner high in PVI Country are Maricruz Avelar, Brooke Dunn, Justina Strausbaugh and Brandon Strausbaugh.
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Although Independence Day officially is over, PVI and Spins Coffee Truck will be celebrating red, white and blue days through the end of July.
That's why we're
berry
happy to share PVI's Signature Drink of the Month for July with you - The Patriotic Smoothie! Red, ripe strawberries blended to perfection with a luscious topping of whipped cream and then topped off with juicy blueberries. Smoooooothe! (Is your mouth watering yet?)
Just stop by Spins Coffee Truck between now and July 31st and purchase a Patriotic Smoothie and you'll receive a second one at no charge, compliments of PVI, that you are free to share with whomever you like!
So if you're looking for a red-hot offer to chase away those summertime blues, then get your Patriotic Smoothie today!
What's red and white and topped with blue?
PVI's Patriotic Smoothie made just for you!
The 4th may be over, but until the 31st,
Here's a real treat that will quench your thirst!
So stop by Spins through the end of July,
And enjoy a star-spangled drink sure to make sparks fly!
Spins Coffee Truck is parked at 27932 Valley Center Rd (across from 
Fat Ivors/Powerland Equipment), Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2 pm.
(One Buy One/Get One Free Offer per person per day through July 31st.)
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"SIXTY SECONDS OF SAFETY"
WITH VC FIRE CHIEF, JOE NAPIER
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Now that the Independence Day/4th of July celebrations are over, this is a great time to thank our VC Fire Department, CERT and all the volunteers who gave up their holiday to patrol our community to help keep us safe from the danger of fireworks.
As VC Fire Chief Joe Napier stated in his "Sixty Seconds of Safety" video, fireworks are not only dangerous, they are illegal in San Diego County. To hear more about what Chief Napier had to say on the subject - in case you missed it - including some startling statistics, please
click here
or on his photo above.
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A "COMMERCIAL" MESSAGE FOR PVI'S NEWEST AGENT - DEBBIE SVETICH
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Although Debbie Svetich is fairly new to PVI Country, having joined us in April of this year, she certainly is not new to the insurance industry. In fact, 2019 marks 40 years in the business for Debbie and we are very excited to have such a highly regarded and experienced agent as a member of our PVI Protection Team!
Debbie's particular area of expertise is commercial lines insurance, for which she writes all lines. So rest assured that whatever your needs are: general liability, workers compensation, auto, property, professional liability, employment practices, cyber liability, inland marine, farm liability & property, Debbie's got you
covered!
Since becoming a licensed agent in 1979, Debbie continually keeps herself updated on current insurance coverages through continuing education classes. She has the designation of CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) through the National Alliance Program. Being licensed for property and casualty and life and health means that - when it comes to your business insurance needs - Debbie is your
premium agent!
Having spent 40 years in insurance, you might think that some of the polish would have worn off by now, but not with Debbie. She thrives on the challenge of being able to help business owners with their insurance needs to make sure they are insured in case of a covered insurance loss. She loves the sense of accomplishment of insuring a good fit between her customer and the right company.
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VC REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS GROUP / VCCAG
PRESENT $18,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS
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In addition to doing so much good around our community helping our neighbors who are in need, this
same group of volunteers holds their Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament in May with all proceeds going toward scholarships for deserving seniors at
Valley Center High School
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This year, thanks to all of the Group's efforts, generous sponsors and dedicated golfers, the tournament raised $18,000 that was presented in scholarships! That brings a total of almost $200,000 that has been awarded in scholarships over the past 15 years. Isn't that amazing?!
The scholarships were presented by VCCAG members, Diane Conaway and Krystal Lane, at Senior Awards Night in June.
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Two students received special memorial scholarships:
Lili Gomez - $1,500 The Paula Haskell Memorial Scholarship
Alec Quinn - $1,500 The Joann Matthews Memorial Scholarship
The following students received scholarships in the amount of $1000:
Audrey Banner, Elena Cook, Destanie Crist, Kamin Davis, Maya Ghosh, Laura Gonzalez Gaspar, Verenice Luna, Eli Martineau, Kaitlyn Murphy, Sarah Ortiz, Lance Roche, Nicholas Sabarra, Braeden Schulman, Hunter Shumake and John Stolec.
Congratulations to these outstanding students, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
The Valley Center Real Estate Professionals Group, which is comprised of local realtors, lenders, title, escrow, insurance and other affiliated companies, donate a portion of our commissions, as well as pay dues, to support our community through the nonprofit Valley Center Community Aid Group. (Another great reason to use "local" realtors and affiliated businesses whenever possible!)
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TEMECULA VALLEY INSURANCE IS ON THE BALL!
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No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you, it really does say TVI - Temecula Valley Insurance - which is part of our PVI family!
Jenny Boulos Maselli (bottom row, kneeling far left) heads up our Temecula office and she loves being active in the community! In fact, she just plain loves being active!
So it's no wonder that she is an avid soccer player, having participated in league play much of her life, including the past eight years with the Adult Recreational Soccer League in Temecula.
Jenny's team name is TVI FC, and she not only is a valuable member of this Women's Team, she scores extra points for sponsoring the team! This is her third year of sponsorship and she also is excited that TVI insures the League. (Yes, Jenny definitely is a team player!) A bonus for Jenny is that the league owner is her former Club Soccer Coach when she played in a youth league.
The great news for Jenny and her teammates is that they achieved their goal this season - winning the championship! Congratulations to the TVI FC Women's Soccer Team!
In addition to being presented the championship cup that Jenny is holding, every team that wins a championship gets new jerseys, and since Jenny and TVI sponsored the jerseys this season, they are now the proud owners of these pretty blue jerseys with the TVI logo on it!
We all know that you can score with love in tennis, but did you know that you can score with love at soccer, too?
Well, you can if you meet the right person, which Jenny did about eight years ago when she met her future (now) husband, Gustavo, when they traveled together to Costa Rica to play soccer with their league.
When they returned, they both joined a co-ed team and played together. They started out as friends, and as Jenny says, "The rest is history."
Soun
ds like another "championship team" to us!
So if you're looking to join a winning team for all your insurance needs, or maybe your feeling a little out
of your league when it comes to insurance, be sure and give Jenny a call!
As an independent insurance agent, Jenny knows all the "players" and she won't drop the ball when it comes to finding you the best options for all your insurance needs.
Jenny Boulos Maselli, CPCU
Temecula Valley Insurance
(951) 345-2747
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COMMUNITY GETS A "CHARGE"
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"Thanks to information I received from the SDGE presentation at the CAN meeting, Ridgeview Church now stands to save $10,000 per year on our SDGE bill!" - Marian Walters, Ridgeview Director of Admin.
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We had another great CAN (Community Action Network) meeting on June 20th! Thanks to everyone who came and participated in this "electrifying" meeting!
Special thanks to Arnie Garcia and Joe Gabaldon from
SDG&E for their informative presentation on Time Rate Usage, as well as taking the time to answer several great questions from attendees!
SDGE donated two Padres tickets for "Country Night" (how appropriate!) at Petco Park, which were won by community members,
Rick and Trisha Murrin. The tickets were presented by Joe Gabaldon with SDG&E.
Also, thank you to Joe for being so responsive to a request from the Valley Center Community Aid Group for a local resident who needed assistance.
John (center) donated two gift cards to Pizza Pazza, which were won by Tom Stinson, Assemblymember Marie Waldron's office, and Eric Jockinsen, Valley Center Building Committee. Congratulations, guys, and buon appetito!
The CAN meeting is a valuable resource for our community. Think about it: In addition to hearing a great guest speaker, where else can you get updates at one time in one place like we did at our June meeting from representatives from the following entities:
All of that in addition to enjoying a "Julie Stroh" breakfast and spending time with your friends and neighbors, and even talking a little business if you like! All in the space of an hour-and-a-half and it's free!
Thank you to all our presenters and community members who joined us! It was great seeing you!
We hope you'll join us on July 18th for another great CAN meeting!
Below are are a few more pictures from the meeting...
VC Fire Chief, Joe Napier, shares his monthly update following Darcy LaHaye's on Parks & Rec and before Tom Stinson's Legislative Update from Assemblymember Marie Waldron.
CHP Officer, Ryan Nilsen
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responds to a question from Dave Bohorquez regarding Valley Center motorcycle patrols.
We were pleased to have three representatives from CAL Fire join us, and David Colombo shared an update.
Gary Arant (far right) shares an update on Water District activities.
(The free monthly CAN meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 8 am at the VC Community Center and are sponsored by PVI.)
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CELEBRATING MOIRA'S BIRTHDAY BY THE NUMBERS
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When it comes to doing our accounting,
Moira Neibert
really takes the cake!
And what a cake it was! It was almost as big as her personality, but not quite, because when it comes to Moira, nothing else can hold a candle to her! (And we're not just saying that because she cuts our paychecks!)
;-)
Thank you, Moira, for joining us at the office to celebrate your birthday! You are always a great
addition
to any get-together!
We celebrated Moira's birthday a little early before her other birthday activities as we didn't want to
subtract from any of her other celebrations.
So happy birthday, Moira, and many more...but it's okay with us if you don't keep
count
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VALLEY CENTER HAPPENINGS'
MOST POPULAR POST FOR JUNE
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As we've mentioned before, PVI is pleased to be able to sponsor
Valley Center Happenings (VCH) to help keep our community
connected and informed
. But there's another aspect that we love about doing Valley Center Happenings and that's being able to highlight and share pictures of our community in all its glory, like the still-shot above of a video we ran on VCH in June.
Not only were our readers amazed by the video, it also allowed them to share with their family and friends elsewhere the beautiful "country" in which we live. In fact, this particular post was our most popular post for June reaching almost 11,000 fans, over 5,000 views and generated 400 Likes, 89 shares and 27 comments.
As gorgeous as this video is, it still
doesn't quite capture the full beauty of the sky that night, especially from different angles, so we were pleased that many readers added their own perspectively perfect pictures to the post, including the dramatic one to the right contributed by Chris Carrasco. (Thanks, Chris!)
All in all, this was one amazing sky that is worth a second look. Please click here for the video or on the picture above to view it.
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We know it's still July, but it's not too early to mark your calendar for the Valley Center Chamber of Commerce Sundowner on August 15th because you won't want to miss it!
PVI is excited to be co-hosting this event
with our good friends at
A-1 Irrigation Do it Best Hardware and we
hope you'll join us! We are looking forward to wrapping up summer with this Super Sundowner!
So what's going to make it so super? Great food, spending time with friends and neighbors, nice door prizes and supporting our community in a unity of spirit!
So come on out, Valley Center, and let's celebrate our community as we say good-bye to Summer 2019.
We would love to see you there!
PLEASE NOTE:
This event has been added to the official Community Calendar that
PVI is pleased to sponsor for our community along with Valley Center Happenings. Be sure to bookmark the link to stay connected and informed to our community's "Happenings!" Please
click here
or on the calendar for the link.
REMINDER: As an added bonus of being a PVI valued customer, you can have your special events listed on the Community Calendar. Also, we will share them on our Facebook page, too! Just email your flyer(s) to: valleycenterhappenings01@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping to keep our community connected and informed!
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- CUSTOMER COMMENTS -
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TESTIMONIALS & REFERRALS!
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"Your agent Maricruz did an excellent job. Saved me a lot of money on my insurance while protecting my car and my home and me. Highly recommend her. Thank you."
- Carolynn Moody
If you have a testimonial to share, like Carolynn, 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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PVI Country - It's the best place to be!
The home of the brave and the land of the free!
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