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Audiology Associates is Dedicated to the Community’s Hearing Healthcare BY ALICIA DOYLE

udiology Associates is dedicated to assisting adults and children with all of their hearing healthcare needs to improve communication and quality of life. “Our doctors of audiology provide a variety of services including comprehensive hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, cerumen (ear wax) removal, custom ear molds and ear plugs, tinnitus management, and cochlear implant evaluation and programming,” explained Kevin Bolder, a Doctor of Audiology who began working for Audiology Associates in November of 2011, and became the practice owner in 2018. “Our providers have a genuine interest in helping everyone hear better,” Dr. Bolder continued. “Some people are reluctant to pursue our services because of cost. Hearing aids are offered at various price points and we accept most insurance plans.” Additionally, Audiology Associates is a Medi-Cal provider and contracted provider for the Veterans Healthcare Administration and the California Department of Rehabilitation. “The main focus of our daily work is helping people to hear better,” Dr. Bolder emphasized. Other professionals who work at Audiology Associates include his wife, Fran Bolder, a Doctor of Audiology who has extensive experience working with cochlear implant recipients, both adults and children, since 2000. The practice is also home to John Davis, a Doctor of Audiology who worked as an audiologist in Ventura County for five years dispensing hearing aids and performing diagnostic testing of hearing and balance function, and who coauthored several research studies in the areas of hearing loss and vestibular evaluation. While occasionally a person’s hearing loss can be “cured” with an in-office ear cleaning, most hearing losses are permanent and progressive over time, Dr. Bolder noted. “When hearing loss is significant enough to cause communication difficulties, hearing aids are recommended,” Dr. Bolder advised. “Much like all elec-

Dr Kevin Bolder, practice owner. PHOTO BY BOBBY BLANK / THE SIGNAL tronics these days, hearing aid technology has made significant advances in the last decade.” For instance, rechargeable hearing aids are becoming much more commonplace, because patients enjoy the ability to wirelessly connect to their various devices and to control their hearing aids with smart phones and tablets. “Hearing aids have also evolved into much smaller devices over the years,” said Dr. Bolder, adding that many patients are surprised to see that hearing aids are so small, and pleased that they are very comfortable. He noted that while all audiology practices are able to see the typical adult patient with hearing loss who needs hearing aids, “sometimes special populations of hearing impaired individuals may have difficulty finding a clinic that can provide services to meet their specific needs.”

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For instance, not all audiology practices offer services for infants, veterans, and cochlear implant candidates/recipients. “We are pleased to routinely offer services for these specialty populations,” Dr. Bolder said. Most patients at Audiology Associates reside in Santa Clarita and its surrounding areas, with many others coming from the San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley, and Bakersfield. “We see patients of all ages, including infants,” Dr. Bolder said. “We have performed hearing aid fittings on babies as young as four months old and adults over 100 years old.” The practice serves anyone who has a hearing loss, suspects they have hearing loss, or wants to rule out a hearing loss seek out our services. “Hearing issues can sometimes be remedied with an ear cleaning,” said Dr. Bolder, adding that some hearing difficulties can be managed with the use of assistive listening devices. “The majority of our patients come to us for hearing aid fittings and adjustments. Those with very severe hearing losses can potentially benefit from a cochlear implant.” In today’s challenging times, an additional result of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the realization by many individuals that they do not hear as well as they previously thought. “Most people use visual cues to supplement communication to some

degree,” Dr. Bolder explained. “Once face coverings became mandated and communication via virtual platforms became the norm, more people have begun to struggle to understand daily conversations. Because hearing loss typically occurs gradually, untreated hearing loss is actually fairly common. We hope that anyone struggling to hear well will schedule an appointment to see us.” Above all, Audiology Associates aims to improve hearing, communication, and overall quality of life. “It is well documented that hearing loss is associated with other health conditions such as depression, falls, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline,” Dr. Bolder warned. “We truly believe that better hearing begins now, and encourage evaluation for anyone who suspects an ear or hearing problem, no matter how mild.” As far as the future is concerned, “we hope to resume involvement in various community events soon,” Dr. Bolder added. “Over the past year, we have truly missed these extra opportunities to connect with existing patients, potential patients, and the general community.” Audiology Associates is located at 23838 Valencia Blvd., Suite 100, in Santa Clarita. For more information, call (661) 284-1900; email cs@audiology associates.net; or visit www.AudiologyAssociates. net. 

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Advanced Audiology has Served Santa Clarita for More Than 35 years

with the problems they come in for, “we give you the solution, and we make sure it works. And if it doesn’t, you don’t have to get it. There is a full, money-back guarantee for 45 days, so you’re test driving these. How else can you see how much better you are doing with the problem you came in for?” In other new endeavors, Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology has remained up-to-date to help people during the pandemic — more specifically those who find it challenging to communicate while wearing state-mandated masks. “People have been isolated for the last year-and-a-half, and for those of you who might have a possible mild hearing loss that you’ve now noticed because you can no longer read lips because everyone has a mask on, you should come in for a free BY ALICIA DOYLE hearing screening because we are the community audiologist that does ola Aronson’s Advanced Aufree hearing screenings. Don’t put so diology has been the original much effort into hearing and continhearing center serving the ue to get frustrated when you are not Santa Clarita Valley for 35 years. The understanding people.” business has changed names three As the pandemic continues, “we’re times. In 2017, Nola merged the original business Audiology Services of Ne- following CDC guidelines,” she said. “We disinfect everything every time whall into the practice at the current a patient leaves. There’s not more location 23822 Valencia Blvd. #103. than two people in the waiting room “We are called and named the at a time. And we’ve pivoted to community audiologists,” emphasized Nola Aronson, Founder. The title some webinars online. We’re adding was given to us by the SCV chamber more information on our website, and we’re adding videos to help educate in 2015. We are known for supportpeople.” ing our community by providing free Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiolohearing screenings and then educatgy has also earned a reputation over ing the person about hearing.” “We want the person to understand the years for offering hearing aids any issues having to do with their hear- that fit any budget. “The cost of a hearing aid is a big ing, balance and tinnitus. When you come to us we help you find solutions, issue right now,” she said, adding that some people buy hearing aids online, whether it is for a medical referral, or from a big box store, to save monsuch as an ENT or it is a hearing deey. “Our patients that have tried to vice, we help you in making a decision to solve what you came to us for.” go less expensive have ended up in Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiolo- our office with more problems, and gy not only helps people hear better, throwing away their money.” Part of the cost of the hearing aid “we give part of the money you’re is the service that goes along with it, spending back to one of the 100 “and the quality of the service of benonprofits in the Santa Clarita Valley – there’s nobody else that does that,” ing able to adjust the hearing aid for your lifestyle, clean them, and make she said. “So if you want a person sure they’re working so you can use who you can trust and rely on, to them properly. When you buy it onknow more about your hearing, and line, you don’t have any service — whether it’s medically treatable or you don’t have anyone teaching you the only solution is a hearing device, how to take care of it.” we’re the place to come.” She noted that most people are Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology is always on the front line of all the reluctant to visit an audiologist because “they feel we are only trying newest and latest technology. to sell a hearing aid. However, that is “We have a new device that just one of the biggest solutions when you came out — nobody else in a large have a hearing issue. Did you know radius has this — called the Whisper,” that hearing loss is the third largest she said. “It’s a hearing aid with a medical problem after the heart and brain, and the brain is separate from the hearing aid. So you don’t have to cancer? Hearing loss can lead to cognitive decline, because it is your wait to update your hearing aid with the latest technology. It does it for you brain that hears, not your ears. There are also many other health issues every six months.” With the Whisper, “you pay a very low subscription – it’s related to hearing such as diabetes, and heart disease. So why do peoa monthly fee and very affordable.” She also offers hearing devices that ple come in and say, ‘let people talk louder, I can hear just fine — I can’t are really bluetooth headsets “that afford to hear better.’” allow you to communicate with the “But if all your teeth fell out, would world.” you make sure you got to the den“You can answer your phone tist? If you were going blind, would through them, listen to music, listen you have surgery? What if you broke to podcasts, and watch T.V. through them,” Aronson explained. “Everyone your arm?” A person’s hearing is just as important, “like what Helen Keller wears some type of bluetooth to be said — ‘vision connects you to things; hands free, but this is like a personal hearing connects you to people’.” headset because it is programmed If you’ve never experienced a trip just for you. Today they’re small and to the audiologist before, you may hardly visible. We offer them for evbe wondering what it’s really like, and ery price range, and we work with what takes place once you get inside you and your budget, such as zero the consulting room. percent financing for 12 months. ReAronson explained that this promember our goal is to only help you understand what people are saying cess is carried out via some simple, to you.” practical tests by a trained profesNola Aronson’s Advanced Audiolsional who has extensive experience ogy not only strives to help patients in evaluating, diagnosing and treat-

ing hearing loss and hearing related issues, such as balance problems or tinnitus. “Your exam is likely to take no more than an hour, including time for your audiologist to explain their findings — some take no more than 20 minutes,” she said. “So, it’s a quick process where you can expect to understand your condition straight away.” Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology also features an exclusive “Exact Match Hearing Process™” which guarantees patients will be happy with results. Over the years, Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology has developed a process of evaluating a hearing problem and selecting the correct hearing device for optimum results in sound clarity and comfort. Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology is the only audiologist in Santa Clarita that offers the “Exact Match Hearing Process™ “ and backs it up with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Aronson largely attributes the success of Advanced Audiology to business philosophies she’s implemented from the beginning. “We give more than what’s expected — We exchange in abundance with people,” she said. “Our philosophy and purpose is to help people hear better so they can lead better social lives and communicate better in society.” The Santa Clarita Valley community has also made Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology successful. “We live in a very small community, even though we have a population of 300,000 people, my philosophy has always been to get involved,” she said. For instance, Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology has been the title sponsor for many events put on by local nonprofits, including the Boys & Girls Club and Alzheimer’s Association and Circle of Hope. In other charitable endeavors, Aronson is a member of Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley, a woman’s organization focused on improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world; and also serves The Chancellor’s Circle, which is the College of the Canyons Foundation’s most prestigious leadership support group. She is vice chair of the Circle of Hope board and on the Valley Industry Association board of directors. She has many awards over the years to show her business as being the most trusted and best business for hearing in the SCV. In the last two years alone she was nominated 2019 best business by the SCV Chamber, 2020 best business by Valley Industry Association, Empowering hearts Honoree and #19 of the 51 most influential people in SCV by the Signal newspaper. In April of 2019, she sponsored a room at the new 30,000-square-foot SCV Senior Center, which was named in her honor; and she was one of the Cover Stars for the center’s celebrity waiter’s dinner in February of 2019, in which funds raised were used to help support the center, as well as build its new facility. “The main thing I would like to get across is that I am a philanthropist, and that when you buy a hearing aid from us, you’re not just buying something, you’re actually getting a solution to your hearing problem,” Aronson emphasized. “And because we give back to the community, our patients also get to give back – so they not only hear better, they get to give back to their community.” For more information, call (661) 403-1891, or visit scvadvanced audiology.com. 

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• We Provide Solutions to Those with Financial Challenges • We are a Resource to You • We Offer Advice on Purchase and Refinance Mortgages • We Are Community Leaders • We Help to Strategize Your Long and Short Term Real Estate Goals Fred’s belief is that if you help enough people get what they want out of life, then you will always achieve your goals and dreams. He was born and raised in the Santa Clarita Valley. He began his career in 1991 after graduating from California State University Northridge. He has helped his clients obtain over a billion dollars in mortgage loans over the past three decades. Fred often speaks to business and consumer groups regarding the economy, the state of the housing market and how to get the best investment when buying real estate. Fred hosted a TV show, “Out of the Rough”, on SCTV and a radio show, “The SCV Business Chamber Spotlight”, on AM 1220 KHTS. Fred currently serves on the COC Foundation Board, Child and Family Board and Santa Clarita Valley Disaster Coalition Board. He most recently served as the Chairman for the SCV Chamber of Commerce (2013). Fred is licensed by the California Department of Real Estate (01173600) and the NMLS (214841). Fred lives in the Santa Clarita Valley with his four children, Alex, Katie, Jack and Amy. Tom has worked at American Family Funding since 2003 and is a licensed Real Estate Broker by the State of California, a State Certified Notary Public, and licensed by the National Mortgage Licensing & Registry System (NMLS). In addition, Tom has been married 33 years to his wife Terrie, has two wonderful daughters Shannon and Breanna, and has been living in Moorpark, California since 1986. He has been very involved in the Moorpark community having served as a Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for numerous years, member of the Knights of Columbus, volunteer and fundraiser for Relay for Life, and held many different positions in youth sports AYSO and Moorpark Girls Softball. He is currently active with the UCLA Neurosurgery Patient and Family Advisory Council and has orchestrated numerous blood drives in the past for UCLA Blood Center and United Blood Services. As a mortgage industry specialist, Lauren believes in the importance of integrity and the need to help empower her clients to achieve their financial future success. After more than 10 years in the financial industry, she partnered with American Family Funding because of their game-changing loan programs, specialty products and award-winning tools to serve the diverse needs of her clients. Her experience as a Senior Field Manager at a Financial Brokerage and in Business Administration Management advanced her economic and financial foundation to help her clients with their mortgage needs. She also has a degree in Business Administration from University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Lauren is a Southern California native who enjoys spending time with family and friends and volunteering to help the community.

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With over 16 years’ experience as a licensed mortgage professional, Jake has helped numerous Santa Clarita families achieve the dream of homeownership and their financial goals. Jake takes pride in educating his clients with all available options while making the home loan process as seamless as possible. He works hard to be an advocate for his clients and does so with integrity, diligence and his expert knowledge of the lending industry and different loan programs. Jake is a lifelong resident of Santa Clarita. He and his wife, Vanessa, and their two children are proud to call this valley home. Jake’s core belief is to always give back and he does so by being involved in the local community volunteering on the Salvation Army Advisory Board and serving with his church youth group.

Araceli has been in the mortgage business for over 14 years and has worked at American Family Funding since 2009. She is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish and specializes in serving the Spanish speaking community. Her accuracy and attention to detail make her a valuable liaison when assisting qualified applicants in acquiring loans in a timely manner. When Araceli is not busy working, she enjoys the beach, hiking and spending time with her family.

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Shelli has been with American Family Funding for over a year as a loan specialist. She recently moved back to Santa Clarita to be closer to family and friends and is a graduate of Saugus High School. Her role at American Family Funding is primarily assisting Fred Arnold and the other loan officers with their loan processing to make sure each loan has a smooth and accurate process from beginning to end. Shelli has two wonderful children Nicole (30) and Taylor (28). Shelli became a grandma for the first time in February and now Loan Specialist loves spending most of her off time 661-505-4310 with her grandson Royce. She also enjoys spending time with family shelli@affloans.com and friends, camping at the beach, concerts in the park and Dodger games.

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David has been in the financial industry for 25 years, working at some of the largest investment firms in the country, such as UBS and Raymond James. David puts such a high value on integrity and his clients take notice as they have repeatedly been happy with his business style and skill. David now brings this same integrity and acumen to the mortgage lending industry. He is confident that his considerable business experience and straightforward approach will continue to produce happy customers on either side of the lending transaction. He has been married to his wife Lori, for 27 years and they have two children together. Lexy is a full-time student at CSUN. Logan graduated from CSUN in 2018 and is now working on his post graduate work at Loyola Marymount. When David is not working on deals or helping Lori with their spice rub business, Man Cave Grub Rub, he spends his time coaching the West Ranch High School pole vault team.

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Steve has a broad background. For many years he worked in TV broadcasting and then transitioned into non-profit corporate fundraising. He met Fred Arnold at a Santa Clarita leadership lunch several years ago. Fred was looking for a reverse mortgage specialist and thought Steve would be a great fit. Coming from the non-profit world, one of Steve’s main focuses has always been on helping others and the idea of assisting those heading towards retirement was appealing to him. He joined American Family Funding in 2012 as a Reverse Mortgage Specialist. Steve is a licensed mortgage professional committed to helping fellow Baby Boomers and retirees secure their golden year. He understands that retirement can be a financial challenge and he is happy to show older homeowners how to strategically use the equity in their homes to better build a solid retirement plan.

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Fernando has 24 years of lending experience. He works with credit unions and referral partners lending in Colorado and Arizona as well as here in Santa Clarita. Fernando’s philosophy is simple: treat the client with fairness and integrity, while working hard to give the client the best mortgage experience every time. He always educates his clients throughout the entire mortgage process, while making sure that he puts his clients in the proper mortgage loan that will best suit them. He is fluent in Spanish and has specialized in serving the Hispanic Community over the course of his lending career. On top of balancing his career, Fernando is proud of his two boys who reside in Colorado.

Schaeffer has been in the mortgage industry for over 8 years and has been with American Family Funding since 2017, as a loan officer assistant. In her spare time Schaeffer enjoys being with her husband and their three dogs. She also loves doing CrossFit, yoga and escaping to her two favorite places, either Cambria or Montana.

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Aaron has been with American Family Funding for less than a year and is currently a Loan Specialist. His goals this upcoming year include becoming a Junior Loan Officer and owning his first home. A quote that inspires Aaron is “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity, but you are not sure you can do it, say yes then learn how to do it later.” -Richard Branson

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Fred began his career with American Pacific Mortgage (APM) in 2008 where he served as a Branch Manager for American Family Funding, an APM Enterprise branch. He led not only the day-to-day operations of the branch, but also the Credit Union and Reverse Mortgage Divisions. In Fred’s current position as Vice President of Enterprise Production, Fred oversees and drives production strategy for all of the Enterprise Branches for American Pacific Mortgage, including managing origination, processing, member care, credit union and financial portfolio reviews. With over 30 years of experience in operations and customer service, he trains loan officers and credit unions in customer service and sales skills. Fred is very involved in the community, having served on the Board of Directors for the MS Golf Classic for the National MS Society and annually volunteers for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. He has also served on the governing board of VIA (Valley Industry Association), which represents business interests throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, providing members the opportunity to network and collaborate on a broad range of business issues.

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Danielle has been in the mortgage industry for 11 years and has worked as a processor at American Family Funding since 2015. When she is not working, she enjoys hiking with her husband Sean and hanging out with their dogs, Guinness and Bailey.

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Tami has been a resident of the Santa Clarita Valley for 40 years and is a graduate of Saugus High School, where she met her husband of 28 years, Scott Gearhart. She has been a loyal team member here at American Family Funding since August 2001. Her role at AFF includes, but is not limited to, opening processor, administrative assistant and managing the details of the office. Tami and Scott have two wonderful children and she is very proud of their accomplishments. Scotty (30) is an Electrical Lineman for the City of Glendale and Office Manager Sierra (27) is an Administrative Clerk 661-505-4302 for the LAPD. Tami is also looking tami@affloans.com forward to becoming a grandma by the end of the year! She and her family love camping, going to the beach and 4-wheeling. She considers her family, friends, and her two dogs, River and Bailey, her greatest blessings in life.

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Jilyn helps people find great mortgage financing for their situation and needs. She works with all types of buyers, including first time home buyers, active military, veterans, as well as seasoned buyers, sellers and investors. As a long time real estate agent who switched to mortgage lending, Jilyn understands the needs of real estate agents and works with real estate professionals to help them grow their business, and assist their clients when selling or purchasing a new home or investment property. Jilyn has appeared on radio and TV shows speaking on home financing. She also conducts First Time Home Buyer seminars and speaks to realtor groups on mortgage financing.

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Angie has been with American Family Funding for four years and worked as a processing assistant for over a year. She is responsible for preparing loan files and communicating regularly with clients to collect information and keep them well informed and up to date. Angie and her husband Sean have been married for 24 years and have three amazing and talented daughters Abbey (21), Macy (19) and Sophie (14). They enjoy being together and all things outdoors.

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Sue has been with American Family Funding for two years. She is a huge asset and always willing to help with accounting and other office tasks. She is also the office manager for 360 Executive Suites and manages three buildings which contain fifty-one office spaces. Sue and her husband Scott have been married for twenty years and have resided here in the Santa Clarita Valley for the past 15 years. Sue is highly active and involved in the community where she serves on the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation Board and is presently the Immediate Past Chair. Scott and Sue are active members of Grace Marketing Manager Baptist Church and in their spare time 661-505-4323 they enjoy watching football and rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs. They also like sue@affloans.com to support local restaurants and movie theaters.

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Patrick has been with American Family Funding for nearly a year and serves as the company’s marketing expert. In 2019, Patrick’s hard work paid off as he finished college at California Lutheran University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since graduating, Patrick has applied his knowledge of marketing, social media, and communications in his career as marketing expert. Patrick also works part-time for KHTS Radio as a board operator. In his spare time, Patrick loves watching sports and is an avid fan of football and basketball. Not a day goes by when Patrick does not proclaim his love for his Los Angeles Lakers and his Seattle Seahawks.

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ortgage loans have become very important in the lives of American Family Funding clients because they allow them to accomplish their dreams and goals in life. “Nowadays, it’s not about buying a home, living in it for 30 years, and having it paid off,” said Fred Arnold, a mortgage advisor at American Family Funding. “It’s now more about how to utilize that home until your family grows, until you get the next job or next opportunity to where you can either move or invest in another property to reach long- and short-term financial goals.” Additionally, “interest rates are so low that they not only lower their payment, but every month their principal…and still take a little money out to pay for college, put in a backyard and really pay off debt,” Arnold said. “It’s about family and life experience. When utilized correctly, it can be a tremendous tool to build your family’s wealth and achieve goals in life.” American Family Funding, established in 1993, is a full-service mortgage firm with an experienced staff, offering knowledge in every area of mortgage lending, from purchasing and refinancing to veteran loans and reverse mortgages. Their mortgage professionals have access to a full range of resources, and all of their mortgage consultants are dedicated to finding the right loan with the best rates, terms and costs to meet their clients’ unique financial needs. Arnold particularly enjoys working with entrepreneurs, because many entrepreneurs and small business owners “are finding it very challenging to qualify for a home loan.” American Family Funding “says yes to entrepreneurs who have been told no by other big finance institutions because their income fluctuates,” Arnold noted. “And because their income goes up and down, many are unable to find them financing. I really like helping the self-employed qualify for the same loans as those who are employed in the W-2 fashion.” David Cantrell, a mortgage advisor at American Family Funding, said one of the biggest advantages to the community “is the fact that we are a local lender and we’ve been here for 30 years. We have such a strong connection…with so many realtors in this area that they know when they see that American Family Funding is working on this transaction, it’s going to get done, not be a problem, be a smooth transition and will close on time – which is the most important

From left: Certified Mortgage Consultant Fred Arnold, Mortgage Advisor David Cantrell, Loan Specialist Angie Bryant, Mortgage Advisor Jake Young, Mortgage Advisor Lauren Kahl, Reverse Mortgage Advisor Steve Schaefer, Production Partner Araceli De Anda, and Loan Specialist Shelli Rappaport. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL piece. We always close our loans on time and people in the community know that.” That’s why American Family Funding has such a strong reputation in Santa Clarita community – and the San Fernando Valley as well. “We have a wide area that we deal with, and we’re known very well for getting things done correctly and

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Nowadays, it’s not about buying a home, living in it for 30 years, and having it paid off. It’s now more about how to utilize that home until your family grows, until you get the next job or next opportunity …” — Fred Arnold

getting them done on time,” Cantrell noted. “We offer free consultations and pre-approvals, which nowadays is very important because during Covid and even still, you have to have a pre-approval to even see a home.” When it comes to business philosophies that have propelled American Family Funding into success, “we ask our customers the right questions to find out what kind of financial goals they have in mind when it comes to buying a house,” Arnold said. “We treat people how they want to be

From left: Mortgage Advisor Lauren Kahl, Loan Specialist Angie Bryant, Marketing Manager Sue Nevius, Office Manager Tami Gearhart, Loan Specialist Shelli Rappaport and Production Partner Araceli De Anda.

treated, and ask them questions that are relevant to them because each family in each circumstance is so unique. It’s about customizing a financial success plan for their mortgage, as it is their biggest debt they could possibly have in their whole life.” American Family Funding also attributes its success to being involved in the community. For instance, employees are very involved with churches and charities, “which allows us to know the pulse of Santa Clarita,” Arnold said. “Having that pulse allows us to give insight on so many different aspects of our client’s goals, especially when it comes to those relocating to the Santa Clarita Valley. We have tremendous insight to schools, and different amenities within our community.” Cantrell agreed that American Family funding “is extremely involved in most nonprofit events. Any time a nonprofit is having an event, Fred is the first person they call because they know we’ll be involved, whether it’s donating, volunteering, or they need a very large area, like a conference room. We help the helpers.” What is the ultimate goal of American Family Funding? “When it comes to problem solving around mortgage financing – when it comes to families looking for solutions to many of their long- and short-term financial goals – we want to make sure we’re giving them the tools to achieve those goals,” Arnold emphasized. “There are a lot of fears and unknowns when it comes to different strategies on accomplishing your goals around a mortgage and buying a home. We want to make sure we’re there to educate and answer all the questions the community has so they can go into a purchase with confidence knowing they’re making the best decision for their family.” Above all, “at American Family Funding, we take the family part very seriously,” Cantrell added. As far as the future is concerned, “we opened a new facility before the pandemic, so we’re looking forward to hosting a summer event, highlighting our new corporate office right near the old one,” Arnold said. “We relocated right when everything shut down, so we haven’t had a chance yet to show it off.” American Family Funding is located at 28338 Constellation Road, Suite 900, in Santa Clarita. For more information, call (661) 284-1150; email info@affloans.com; or visit www. affloans.com. 

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Customers Choose Green Thumb Nursery Because of Quality, Cost BY ALICIA DOYLE

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nown as the home of the garden experts, Green Thumb Nursery in Santa Clarita is a second-generation, family-owned nursery and garden center that offers quality, experience and expertise unmatched by big box stores. Customers are the priority, “and giving the best customer service is our goal,” said Bryan Payne, General Manager. Customers choose Green Thumb Nursery for the quality of plants at an affordable cost. For instance, they offer a wide variety of landscape plants, flowers, fruit trees and vegetables, including common and more unique plants that are compatible with the climate in Santa Clarita, such as evergreens, ferns, drought-tolerant varieties, bonsai trees, annuals and perennials. Best sellers include roses, fruit trees, citrus, and flowers that go into your flower beds and hang from your patio cover, as well as cactus and succulents. Green Thumb Nursery also offers house plants, sod, pottery, soil amendments and fertilizers, both traditional and organic, as well as lady bugs and other beneficial insects. Their wide selection of up-scale patio furniture includes bistro-style tables and chairs, designs made with wrought iron and wrought aluminum, adjustable chaise lounges, and tables that can be customized with a variety of materials, such as copper, aluminum, like-wood porcelain and like-tile porcelain. They also carry items for the home, including candles, pillows, doormats, wreaths, silk plants, lanterns, placemats and decorative baskets. For outdoor décor, choices include fountains, birdbaths, wind chimes, decorative stakes and garden gnomes. Green Thumb Nursery — which has been serving California since 1946 — opened its Green Thumb International Garden and Patio Center in Santa Clarita in 1970. “Green Thumb Garden Center is an extension of the original owners’

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desire to offer a premier garden center to the residents of the San Fernando Valley,” Payne explained. Since the beginning, Green Thumb Nursery has taken pride in its consistent effort to better the environment through moral business practices by always making the environment a priority, and continuing to provide products that are safe and responsible. Their environmental commitment includes striving towards becoming 100% “green” and leaving only positive impacts on the community and the world; and maintaining a commitment to sustaining the environment by only selecting products that meet rigid eco-friendly criteria. As far at the future is concerned, Green Thumb Nursery will continue incorporating technology and social media. “However, even in today’s on-line world, this does not replicate the joy of walking into our stores and experiencing the peace and beauty that comes from nature concentrated in our outdoor and indoor spaces,” Payne emphasized. Ultimately, “we hope to impact the world by providing products and services that bring people back to nature and into the garden where humans have been designed to labor from the beginning of time,” he added. “Gardening is therapeutic.” For more information call (661) 259-1071 or visit www.greenthumb. com. 

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Animal Medical Practices Holistic Medicine

r. Oh of Animal Medical Center has been practicing the balance of Eastern and Western medicine and the balance of holistic and interventionist approach for more than 20 years. Born and raised in South Korea, he pulls his knowledge from his wide range of experiences: from working with the United Nations and the Korea International Cooperation Agency, meeting doctors in the in the middle

of the Sumatran jungle, who are using herbs and medicine to treat animals, his time at Oklahoma State University graduating in 2006 to going to South Baylor University for Acupuncture. On a daily basis, new doctors, staff, customers and pets get to benefit from his experience and knowledge. Dr. Oh has practiced this balance in full in Valencia, not only using

herbs and non-invasive methods but he supplies one of the best surgical hospitals in Valencia offering: orthopedic, specialty surgery, advanced dental procedures, human acupuncturists and nutritional specialist. Dr. Oh and his staff are able to deal with thousands of complicated cases all year. When asked about future endeavors and his passion for working for the U.N., he explains, “I made

an NGO with my father, who is a former missionary in Kenya, Africa.” Dr. Oh has had the opportunity to serve Santa Clarita for 13 years and promises to continue the effort to increase your pet’s health, happiness and overall well-being. Animal Medical Center is located at 25848 McBean Parkway. For more information, call (661) 2555555 or visit www.amcvalencia. com 

CBC Cleaning and Restoration has been in Santa Clarita for More Than Four Decades BY ALICIA DOYLE

BC was originally Carpet Beauty Care and cleaned carpet, upholstery, and area

rugs. “As time went on, emergency service for water, fire and mold as well as full reconstruction services — drywall, paint, cabinetry, flooring, etc. — became necessary and valuable services, so we changed our name to CBC Cleaning & Restoration and become licensed contractors and IICRC certified in all pertinent fields,” explained Debbie Glasnow, vice president of CBC Cleaning, where her husband, Gordon, is president. “Filling a need such as Covid 19 — disinfecting and cleaning — became a priority for our company in 2020 as well,” she said. “We immediately researched the best available methodology and technology … and then made these services available for those in need.” At CBC Cleaning, carpet and upholstery cleaning has always been the most commonly requested service, but in the last five years, “our cleaning and restoration services for natural stone, tile and grout has grown nearly 10-fold,” Glasnow said. Another specialty is their “inplant” area rug cleaning because “there is no other company in the Santa Clarita Valley that offers

The CBC office staff, cleaning and emergency response staff and reconstruction and remodel staff all take pride in their work and community. PHOTO COURTESY CBC this service.” As people purchase more and more hard surface flooring, they also are purchasing more area rugs. “Unfortunately, pets are often attracted to and have accidents on these natural fiber rugs — wool, cotton and silk — and need help to remedy their situation,” said Glasnow, adding that CBC specializes in odor removal and cleaning of these specialized rugs. “Lastly and most importantly … no one knows when disaster might strike, so it is important to be able to call a company you know and trust to handle your water, fire or

mold emergency — these services are offered 24-7 year-round,” Glasnow said. As far as the future is concerned, “we plan on continuing to grow our tile and restoration services and offering the best possible cleaning service available,” she said. “Emergency services for water, fire and mold is always evolving and improving, so it is crucial that we keep our staff educated, certified and informed of the best possible procedures available.” Above all, “taking pride in customer service is especially important right now since Covid-19,

as I am sure many people have experienced the lack of personal assistance, service and communication during these times,” Glasnow emphasized. “We hope that our amazing staff, who personally answers all calls, handles your cleaning and restoration appointments and needs, have demonstrated that CBC truly values our customers and Santa Clarita Valley residents.” The Glasnows have been in business in the Santa Clarita Valley for more than four decades. They raised their two daughters in town, and nearly all their employees live and raise their families in the Santa Clarita Valley. “Over the years we have given thousands of dollars to non-profit organizations, education programs and schools,” Glasnow added. “We instituted a program called Restoring Kindness and actually went out into the public and donated money and gift cards to people and organizations. It is a way of promoting the pass it forward philosophy and we hope over the years we have made a difference.” CBC Cleaning & Restoration is located at 25042 Anza Drive in Santa Clarita. For more information, call (661) 294-2221; email info@cbcfirst. com; or visit www.cbcfirst.com. 

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CONCERTS IN THE PARK Concerts in the Park, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, are back after a year off in 2020. On Saturday nights from July 3 to August 28 – with a scheduled break on August 7 – head to Central Park for a FREE concert and enjoy music from a variety of genres and eras. Taking the stage this summer are tributes to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, ABBA, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and more, as well as the Lao Tizer Band, which is known for entertaining crowds with contemporary jazz. See the full lineup by visiting santa-clarita.com/Concerts.

THE CUBE - ICE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER A great spot to beat the summer heat is at the City’s newest amenity, The Cube – Ice and Entertainment in Santa Clarita. This 93,000 squarefoot facility has been home to ice athletes and public skaters for two decades and was recently renovated and rebranded after the City purchased the building in Fall 2020. Now open once more to the public, The Cube offers three sheets of ice – an NHL rink, Olympic rink and the smaller Pond – for ice skaters, hockey players and all others to enjoy. The Cube is not only open for public sessions; summer camps, individual lessons and practice times are also available. In addition to ice sports, The Cube will also be home to a wide variety of events in the future, including concerts, corporate mixers, conventions, fundraisers, private parties and much more. To learn more about The Cube and see the daily schedule, please visit TheCubeSantaClarita.com or call (661) 257-CUBE (2823).

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

Our region is emerging from the restrictions of the past year, and we are finally on the path back to normal. What could be a better way to celebrate than with an all-out red, white and blue patriotic Fourth of July?

The spectacular fireworks show will once again light up the skies over Valencia Town Center. This patriotic display will kick off at 9:15 p.m. with synchronized music on KHTS. You can get into the spirit now by taking part in the City’s two Fourth of July competitions. Decorate your own mini-float as part of the Patriotic Pee-Wee Parade. The theme is appropriate for 2021 – America Emerging with Patriotic Enthusiasm. This is your opportunity to decorate a mini parade float, take a photo, then upload it for a chance to win amazing prizes. You can find more information and the entry form at santa-clarita.com/PeeWeeParade. The Fourth of July Patriotic Tour is an opportunity for residents and businesses to use their creativity to design a patriotic display of red, white and blue. From bunting displayed on awnings and windowsills and American flags proudly waving - decorate the front of your home or business in Americana in the month of June for a chance to win amazing prizes, courtesy of The Signal. To enter your home or business in the Fourth of July Patriotic Tour, please visit santa-clarita.com/PatrioticTour. There, residents and business owners will complete a registration form and submit their name and address, and upload an image of their entry. Entries will then be tracked on a real-time map so the public can see the displays when driving through Santa Clarita.

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TREK BIKE PARK OF SANTA CLARITA

Another exciting amenity in the City – and one that is completely free – is the Trek Bike Park of Santa Clarita. Opened in September 2020, the Trek Bike Park is the perfect place to test and develop your mountain biking and BMX skills. The park offers several singletrack mountain bike trails, as well as more than 800 yards of pump and BMX track featuring a variety of combination jumps. The best part is that the bike park was designed for all ages and skill levels, and there is plenty of space for every rider to have fun. You can visit the Trek Bike Park of Santa Clarita from sunrise to sunset daily, weather permitting, in the hills above the George A. Caravalho Santa Clarita Sports Complex.

SANTA CLARITA AQUATIC CENTER Just down the hill from the bike park is the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center. Water exercise classes, youth stroke instruction and reserved lap swim times make it easy for you to complete a workout in a cool, refreshing way. You can also explore the various programs and swim sessions available at the Aquatic Center and City pools at Newhall Park and Santa Clarita Park, so you and your family can enjoy time outdoors when the temperature rises. See all there is to do at the Aquatic Center by visiting santa-clarita.com/Aquatics.

SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC LIBRARIES The Santa Clarita Public Libraries also provide a respite from the sun while sparking your creativity and imagination. The Valencia Library, Old Town Newhall Library and Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library are back open to the public and ready to help you find your next great literary adventure. Residents can join library staff virtually for sing-a-longs, sit outside and listen to storytime on the patio or stop by to pick up one of the many grab-and-go activity kits for free! Be sure to also register for the upcoming Summer Reading Program, where you can track your reading, enjoy a variety of programs and be entered to win prizes. Visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com for details.

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The first is the new Canyon Country Community Center. Located at the corner of Sierra Highway and Soledad Canyon Road, this project has completely transformed this part of the City. Gone are the old buildings and huge billboards, and in their place is active parkland, public art and of course, the new 25,000 square-foot Community Center building. This project will deliver much more than a new City facility for residents to enjoy. People of all ages will have the opportunity to take classes, attend events, participate in recreational programs and more. The new Community Center will have a gymnasium, multi-purpose room, dance room, activity spaces, classrooms and a demonstration teaching kitchen. The kitchen is connected to the community center’s multi-purpose room and will enable small and large groups of all ages and skill levels to sharpen techniques and elevate their cooking. The Mercado parking lot, situated on the west side of the site and adjacent to Sierra Highway, offers more than just a place to park vehicles. It can be blocked off at both ends and serve as a venue for farmers markets, food truck festivals and other outdoor events. An outdoor event stage will allow for a greater variety of programming, such as concerts and festivals. The stage is elevated, meaning that residents can enjoy performances from the adjacent turf area without missing any of the action. The Gateway Plaza will feature the Communitree public art piece, as well as a trellis, seat walls and more. Another major art element is the massive ceramic tile wall mural that was community-designed thanks to an interactive tile-making experience. The finishing touches are being put on this new facility which will benefit residents throughout the City. Santa Clarita is looking forward to a ribbon cutting and grand opening event in the fall.

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SHERIFF’S STATION

Santa Clarita continues to rank among the safest cities in California and across the nation thanks to the dedication and tireless work of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff ’s Station, as well as the vigilance of our residents. By working together and investing in resources and operations, the City and Sheriff ’s Station have seen the crime rate in Santa Clarita drop to all-time lows over the past few years.

Part of this investment has been in a new facility for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff ’s Station to replace the current one on Magic Mountain Parkway that has been in use since the early 1970s. Through a partnership between the City, Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department, much progress has been made on a new facility located on Golden Valley Road between Centre Pointe Parkway and Robert C. Lee Parkway. The new Sheriff ’s Station does more than just provide additional space for deputies and staff to work. It is also centrally located in the Santa Clarita Valley, allowing for enhanced service throughout the City. When it opens, the 46,552 square-foot Sheriff ’s Station will include a jail, a 4,165 square-foot vehicle maintenance building, a communications tower and a helipad. It will also feature two civic art pieces, which will consist of windows that will be clearly visible from the exterior of the building, as well as a mural located in the station’s lobby. The new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff ’s Station is anticipated to be turned over to the Sheriff ’s Department for operation in the near future.

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ummer is in full swing in the Santa Clarita Valley. Businesses are booming, kids are spending more time outside, and all our favorite community traditions are back on the calendar. I know I’m looking forward to my annual State of the County this summer, held for the first time at Six Flags Magic Mountain, on July 28! I hope to see you there. Los Angeles County has programs in store that will bring summer fun to the whole family. Castaic Lake is the perfect place to unwind and gather with friends and neighbors to make new memories. The Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a first-of-its-kind Boat Cinema series where guests can watch movies and enjoy a picnic while on a boat at Castaic Lake! Sign up for emails now at boat cinema.com to be the first

Los Angeles County summer activies include the first-of-its-kind Boat Cinema series, overnight camping, and fishing for families and the traditional drive-in at Castaic Lake. LEFT PHOTO COURTESY SUPERVISOR KATHRYN BARGER RIGHT PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL to get tickets. Parks and Recreation is also hosting their traditional drive-in at Castaic Lake. The series will include movies for all ages, plus livestreams of concerts. Pick a show to attend at driveinatthepark.com. For those who love the outdoors, Parks and Recreation is hosting Overnight Family Fishing and Camping events for the perfect staycation. Activities in-

clude fishing, kayaking, prize drawings, and campfires with s’mores! Tickets are just $10 a person, and children 11 and under can attend for free. Head to reservations.lacounty.gov to secure your spot. Plus, youth are invited to the Castaic Sports Complex for the Every Body Plays Program to check out free sports equipment and spend time with friends. The

program is held Tuesdays through Saturdays from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. We hope you’ll enjoy some of these fantastic programs with us this summer! Stay updated on the latest by checking my website at kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov or following me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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Santa Clarita Christian School has Served the Santa Clarita Baptist Church Community for Four Decades

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anta Clarita Christian School is a ministry of Santa Clarita Baptist Church that has been serving this community for nearly four decades. “Because of this identity, our aim is to disciple young people with the gospel of Jesus Christ and provide a top-tier educational experience,” said Dr. Mark Wilson, administrator. “We do this by hiring fully-qualified, Christian teachers that aim to provide a safe, loving, and relational environment. In addition, our biblically-based curriculum presents every subject from a Christian worldview.” The school’s “business philosophy” as a ministry of a local church is called the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). “We exist to carry out the mission of the Church to reach as many people as possible with the hope of the gospel, and to teach our students that the Great Commission isn’t just a message that saves lives, it produces a life and serves others,” Dr. Wilson emphasized. Santa Clarita Christian School is dual-accredited with both the Western

Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Association of Christian Schools International.

“… our aim is to disciple young people with the gospel of Jesus Christ and provide a top-tier educational experience …” — Dr. Mark Wilson “In addition, in partnership with both The Master’s University and Colorado Christian University, our dual-credit courses in high school make it possible for students to graduate with an Associates of Arts degree on the same day as they receive their high school diploma,” Dr. Wilson said. As far as community involvement is

concerned, each year teachers lead every 7th through 12th grade student in a two-day community service project. “This could be feeding the homeless, cleaning a local park or facility, or providing extra support for many of our local ministry partners,” said Dr. Wilson, further adding that recently, students presented a local ministry, Zoe International, with a $10,000 check to support their efforts to fight human trafficking. “These funds were raised by the efforts of our Student Leadership Council and the generosity of our community.” Because Santa Clarita Christian School is a ministry of Santa Clarita Baptist Church, “we are committed to making a quality Christian education as accessible as possible to as many Christian families as possible,” Dr. Wilson noted. “We do this through the generous support from our church members, school ministry families, and other community supporters that are committed to keeping our tuition as low as possible.” Additionally, “we have also developed The James 1:27 Fund in order to reach families in difficult seasons or disadvantaged situations by offering significant scholarship opportunities.” The ultimate goal of Santa Clarita Christian School is to glorify God by providing every child with the hope of the gospel, while simultaneously giving them a high-quality Christian education that prepares them to be fully equipped to go and serve God in whatever area God calls them to. “We believe that a school ought to do more than just aim at making good citizen that get can get good jobs and make an impact on society,” Dr. Wilson added. “We believe every person is called to the higher purpose of worshiping God, serving others, and making an eternal impact on souls.” For more information, visit sccs.cc or call (661) 252-7371. 

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The Masters University Maintains Rigorous Education, Empowers Students in Christian Journey

Dr. Abner Chou in the Legacy Room at The Master’s University. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

he mission of The Master’s University is to empower students for a life of enduring commitment to Christ, biblical fidelity, moral integrity, intellectual growth and lasting contribution to the Kingdom of God worldwide. “Our specialty is to provide an uncompromising Christian higher education,” emphasized Dr. Abner Chou, President.

Rigorous Education

“We are here to champion the Lord Jesus Christ … our education is rigorous because we know that nothing less than the absolute best will satisfy and honor Him,” he said. “We offer an unwavering, high world class education to our students, training them more than adequately for every discipline we offer because we

The Master’s University includes seven schools: School of Biblical Studies; School of Humanities; School of Business & Communication; School of Music; School of Science, Mathematics, Technology & Health; School of Online Education; and School of Education. love the Lord Jesus Christ.” The Master’s University includes seven schools: School of Biblical Studies; School of Humanities; School of Business & Communication; School

of Music; School of Science, Mathematics, Technology & Health; School of Online Education; and School of Education. See MASTERS UNIVERSITY, page EDB6

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ON-CAMPUS & ONLINE Classes Offered!

Registration for Fall 2021 Semester is Underway

ith hundreds of in-person classes available during the fall 2021 semester, College of the Canyons is offering students and community members the opportunity to get back on track toward earning a degree or preparing for a new career. Starting May 24, students and community members can choose from nearly 2000 sections in a wide range of academic subjects and career education disciplines. To help accommodate the needs and preferences of students, the college will continue to offer classes in a variety of online hybrid formats. “We are very excited to be expanding the number of in-person classes offered during our fall semester,” said College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook. “As the tide continues to turn toward safe, face-to-face interaction, we are ready and eager to welcome our students back on campus. Their health and safety remains our top priority.” The majority of class sections offered will be courses that most students need to either graduate or meet prerequisites for transfer to a four-year school. In addition, high school juniors and seniors can take advantage of fall classes to earn college and high school credit while taking classes at COC with waived enrollment fees. High school students (11th and 12th grade) can begin registering June 23. A final late registration period

for all students will begin June 28. The schedule also features more than 150 classes offered through the college’s School of Personal and Professional Learning (PPL), which provides career skills and lifelong learning classes to residents of all ages and skill levels, at no cost. Some PPL classes being offered in the summer include English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, human resources, GED preparation, career skills, computer skills, health, Spanish for healthcare workers, and certification training classes for Maya and Adobe software. To register or obtain more information about PPL classes, please visit the school’s webpage. If not held on campus, fall classes will be held in the following formats: OnlineLive — These classes will be held via Zoom on the days and times listed on the class schedule. Students will not be able to register for two classes at the same time. Online — These classes will not meet live. They give students the flexibility to complete instruction at their convenience. The fall 2021 semester starts on August 23 and ends on December 11. Enrollment fees at all 116 California Community Colleges will remain at $46 per unit, as mandated by the state of California. 

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The business programs are among the most popular offerings. These programs are individually ranked and assessed, earning the number one place in California based on CPA pass rates, as well as top 7% nationally overall, top 5% in marketing, and top 3% in finance, according to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. The communications program is also popular: The communication department’s production, a short film entitled “Drift,” won an award at the Cliff Film Festival, in which 13 countries participated.

Premed Program

“People also come for our premed program,” said Dr. Chou of the program that boasts a 95% graduate school acceptance rate. “We offer what a lot of other universities offer, but how we offer it

Dr. Abner Chou, left, talks with students Daniel Chow and MaKenzie Knotts at The Master’s University. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL makes all the difference—how we offer it is we’re driven by the truth to honor God,” he said. As people continue to adjust to the global pandemic, The Master’s University is incredibly important in today’s challenging times.

The Gospel

“We’ve seen in recent days how dark the world can become; we see evil and we see hopelessness; we see wickedness,” Dr. Chou said. “We believe, as Christians, that the solution to this is the gospel—that there is hope because Jesus died taking judgment upon himself in order that sins would be dealt with and forgiven.” As a result, “when we equip students to go out to champion Christ, they are living out and announcing hope to a world that needs hope, forgiveness

and salvation.” In the immediate future, “we know that in the workforce, people are looking for employees in society that understand the truth and will work hard—their word is their bond. They want dependable people,” Dr. Chou noted. “So it’s not just about having skills. It’s about having the right character, about being the right person.” Students at The Master’s University “won’t stop, because they have a higher calling—and that’s to honor Christ. That makes a difference in the home, the workplace and society,” he added. “We need those kinds of people more. That’s why we’re training people to live hope—and as they live hope, everyone benefits.” For more information, visit www. masters.edu or call (800) 568-6248. 

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Henry Mayo Hospital is a Designated STEMI Receiving Center for the Most Severe Forms of Heart Attacks BY ALICIA DOYLE

everal years ago, Los Angeles County Emergency Services instituted a special program whereby paramedics who identify “STEMI” heart attack patients will take them only to specially-designated STEMI Receiving Centers. “A STEMI — ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction – is the most severe form of heart attack, one in which the coronary artery is 100% clogged,” explained Tamar Avakian, NP, Cardiovascular Services Program Manager at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, a 357-bed, not-for-profit community hospital and trauma center. In December of 2013, Henry Mayo was designated a STEMI Receiving Center by Los Angeles County Emergency Services. The primary treatment for a STEMI is to re-establish blood flow with a procedure called Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – PCI. This is a cardiac procedure whereby balloon angioplasty, stents, or suction devices are used to open blockages in the coronary artery, and the faster this treatment is delivered, the better the chances of survival and minimizing long-term damage to the heart muscle. In 2020 – during the midst of the pandemic – Henry Mayo had an average “Door-to-PCI” time of 45 minutes, significantly faster than the national standard

of 60 minutes. Door-to-PCI time is the time between when a patient arrives in the Emergency Department and the time that PCI is performed on the patient’s blocked artery to re-establish blood flow. A fast door-to-PCI time is critical because “time is muscle,” meaning that the faster blood flow is restored, the less permanent damage is sustained to the heart. Achieving such rapid door-to PCI times in the midst of the pandemic underscores Henry Mayo’s commitment to providing top-notch care to the Santa Clarita Valley community. This remarkable accomplishment is “truly a team effort,” said Avakian, adding that Henry Mayo works closely with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to ensure they received EKG transmissions from the field quickly. “We are constantly seeking ways to do better, and we didn’t let the pandemic interfere with those efforts,” Avakian said. “Most of all, it takes the committed staff in our Roberta G. Veloz Cardiac Cath Lab, many of whom live close to the hospital so they can get here quickly when needed, and a committed team of physicians.” Providing great heart care involves continually finding areas to improve and save time, noted Dustin Ashenfelter, Henry Mayo’s Director of Emergency Ser-

vices. “Many people on our team live in this community and care deeply about taking care of our friends and neighbors.” Patrick Moody, Henry Mayo’s Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Community Engagement, attributes Henry Mayo’s success during the pandemic to the hospital’s employees and medical staff, “all of whom showed tremendous courage and dedication.” It also helped that Henry Mayo is an independent, standalone community hospital. “This allowed us to react quickly to changing circumstances without have to jump through bureaucratic hurdles or go through layers of approvals,” Moody noted. “Circumstances changed quickly and often during the pandemic. The ability to react quickly was crucial.” An example of reacting quickly was Henry Mayo’s opening of its COVID-19 vaccine clinic last December. “At that time there was an overwhelming demand for vaccine a shortage of places to get vaccinated,” Moody said. “So in short order we set up a clinic here on our campus to help meet the demand.” In keeping with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines, Henry Mayo’s vaccine clinic initially offered vaccination to healthcare workers and

those over 65 years of age. Later, the hospital partnered with local school districts to inoculate educators. Today, vaccination locations are readily available and almost all of them take walk-in appointments. Vaccine availably is no longer an issue. After distributing early 55,000 vaccine doses, Henry Mayo’s vaccine clinic ceased operations on June 24. “As we continue to navigate our lives during this challenging time, people can protect themselves from getting infected with COVID-19 by getting vaccinated,” Moody added “It’s now a preventable disease,” Moody emphasized. “So we strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated.”Above all, “we are proud to serve our growing community,” Moody said. “As we are coming out of the pandemic, we can renew focus on programs and services our community needs.” Soon, Henry Mayo will be announcing a new cardiac procedure that patients can have done in the hospital’s Roberta G. Veloz Cardiovascular Center. “And we’ll have more good news for our community later in the year,” Moody said. Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is located at 23845 McBean Parkway in Valencia. For more information, visit www.henrymayo.com or call (661) 200-2000. 

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Dr. Joshua Corben, O.D.,has been with Corben Optometry since 2002. His father, Michael, has practiced in the Santa Clarita Valley for more than four decades.PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL BY ALICIA DOYLE

s the oldest, continuous running optometric office in Santa Clarita, Corben Optometry is a family practice that offers a wide range of services, including pediatric and adult eye exams. “We specialize in specialty contact lens fittings, scleral lenses, keratoconnus and corneal disorder fittings,” said Dr. Joshua Corben, O.D., who has been with the practice since 2002, and whose father, Michael, has practiced in the Santa Clarita Valley for more than four decades.

Clarita, Corben Optometry is also involved in the community’s philanthropic efforts. For instance, “we have worked with the Lions Club to offer free eye exams and glasses to community members that do not have insurance — we have done over 4,000 of these,” Dr. Corben said. Additionally, “we have been involved in various charities within the communities, including the Boys and Girls Club and Child and Family Center.” Over the years, certain business philosophies have maintained the success of Corben Optometry.

Extensively Trained Staff Customer Satisfaction His staff is trained to treat most types of eye infections and glaucoma, as well as dry eyes and allergies, and can also remove foreign bodies, such as metal or debris, from the eyes. “We carry every type of contact lens from daily lens to multifocal in the office so most of the time patients can leave the same day in contact lenses,” said Dr. Corben, who is fluent in English and Spanish.

Largest Glass Inventory

Corben Optometry also offers one of the largest inventories of glasses in the Santa Clarita Valley from every price point. “We have an in-house edging system to allow for fast and convenient return of made glasses,” said Dr. Corben, adding that they also co-manage cataract, Lasik and eyelid surgeries with some of the premiere surgeons in the Los Angeles area. “We will find the right surgeon for your needs.” Corben Optometry is especially unique because “we are on all vision panels, and with the changing insurance environment, we can service our patients as they navigate the vision insurance landscape,” Dr. Corben noted.

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“The most important thing is making sure the patient is happy — we believe that our patients are family and we should treat them as such,” Dr. Corben emphasized. “I live and work within the community and see the direct effect on our abilities to keep the ocular health and vision of our patients.” Corben Optometry has been established for five decades, “and we have seen the community grow and change,” he noted. “This growth has been important for the growth of the practice. Also, we see multi-generational families that return to us year after year.”

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Above all, the ultimate goal at Corben Optometry “is to become the place for your all your eye care needs in the Santa Clarita Valley.” As far as the future is concerned, “we always want to adapt with new technology and grow,” Dr. Corben added, “and maintain the high level of expertise and train all of the staff at the office to be able to answer and help any patient that walks in the door.” For more information, visit corbenoptometry. com or call (661) 2592168. 

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Go Dental Delivers Beautiful Results for your Smile BY ALICIA DOYLE

o Dental is a general dentistry dental office that delivers beautiful results for your smile. The office is home to a team of experts, including Dr. Derek Frump, Dr. Ryan Monti and Dr. Christopher Go. “Our practice is based on honesty and listening to the desires of our patients,” said Dr. Go, adding that Go Dental serves the entire Santa Clarita Valley, with other patients coming from the San Fernando Valley and the Westside. “We work hard to understand what our patient’s goals are and formulate a plan that will yield long lasting results at an affordable price.” The most popular procedures at Go Dental are cosmetic smiles, Invisalign, and the placement and restoration of dental implants. “We are one of the only dental practices in the country to use custom surgical guides to place all our implants offering unparalleled accuracy and optimum final results,” Dr. Go explained. “We begin by getting a three-dimensional digital image of the patient’s mouth, then we digitally

From left, Dr. Christopher Go, DDS, Dr. Ryan Monti, Ph.D, DDS and Dr. Derek Frump, DDS at Go Dental in Valencia. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL place the implant in the ideal location in the bone,” he continued. “We then transmit this file to a manufacturer in Boston, who fabricates a physical guide that replicates the digital results in the patient’s mouth. The bottom line is that when we place dental implants, we are able to place them quickly, painlessly with optimal results at a very competitive cost.” When the COVID 19 crisis first hit in March of 2020, dental practices around the country were ordered closed unless strict new precautions were enforced including clean air filters, full-length surgical gowns, N95 masks, face shield

coverings — and thorough sterilization measures which when far beyond anything dentistry has ever seen, were now required. “Our practice was able to quickly acquire the necessary PPE and make changes to our facility,” Dr. Go remembered. “As a result, we became the referral source for dental emergencies for Henry Mayo Hospital.” Go Dental has the same values as the Santa Clarita Valley community, “which is not surprising since we were founded in the Santa Clarita Valley,” Dr. Go noted. “Like our community, we take pride in what we do and value honesty and

integrity above all else. We don’t over-treatment plan or try and sell patients on procedures that offer little to no benefit. “We are here to serve the community we live in and love. We value your trust as our neighbors and as our patients.” Over the years, “it’s our integrity and honesty that have made us successful,” he emphasized. “This comes from the fact that we listen closely to our patients and spend time understanding what their dental desires are. Once we understand this, we can offer treatment that often exceeds their expectations.” Go Dental will always strive to provide the best service and deliver the best dentistry outcomes for patients. “We do this by incorporating the best advancements in dental technology with doctors who know how to utilize the technology to its fullest potential,” Dr. Go said. “But we know that it’s our people that make the most impact on the patient’s experience. We will always go the extra mile to make our patients leave with a smile.” For more information, call (661) 535-0100, or visit www. thedentist.com. 

1 out of 6 Americans will have an alcohol or drug problem in their lifetime. Many won’t seek help. “There is help available.” I’m Cary Quashen — writing not only to shine light on the amazing Action programs & team but also to develop relationships with community leaders, families, and local advocates who are also on the front lines defending families in our community from the horrors of alcohol & drug addiction.

Action is a drug rehabilitation center that has been serving families in & around Santa Clarita Valley for the past 20+ years.

The Action treatment programs have helped countless young people & adults to turn their lives around for the better. ACTION DRUG REHABS Beginning w/ a cost-free confidential assessment, Action offers inpatient RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTERS, INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT & FULL DAY TREATMENT. Client’s struggling with substance abuse are provided with the tools needed to maintain sobriety and to manage the co-occurring mental health challenges associated. Alcohol and Drug Treatment. Action’s programs are contracted with nearly all HMO & PPO Health Insurance plans, covering up to 100% of treatment costs.

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Insight Treatment Addresses Long-Term, Outpatient Teen Care BY ALICIA DOYLE

health issues.” Peer groups and social ounded more than two interactions are a critical decades ago, Insight part of development during Treatment was initially adolescence, and Insight inspired by recognizing a provides treatment and need for an intensive outhealthy opportunities for patient program for teens teens to build community battling addiction. at a time when community “At the time, very few building has become more programs were available to important and simultaneteens that included longously more difficult than term intensive care other ever before. than residential programs,” “As our communities said Karissa Provost, a Libegin to re-open, teens censed Marriage and continue to be faced with Insight Treatment team members Luther Graves, Kara Long, Sarah Family Therapist who is the Contreras, Alexa Aversano and Clinical Director Karissa Provost at Insight emotional distress and Clinical Director of Insight Treatment. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL Insight provides intensive Treatment in Santa Clarita. ways, however, underneath treatment for long lasting “Insight provides opportuni- tive behaviors, aggression, healing,” said Provost. those behaviors emotional isolation, self-harming,” ty for teens and their famiWhat’s next for Insight? pain exists,” Provost said. lies to receive intensive ser- explained Provost, further “Our Executive Director “Since there is not a quick vices while keeping families adding that relationship Frederik Schulin, is always difficulties, academic chal- solution, Insight offers longintact, and has expanded seeking new opportuniterm support services with into providing more mental lenges, and family discord ties for Insight to expand a multidisciplinary team may be bi-products of health care.” and deepen the work … to heal families for lasting underlying and untreated Designed for ages 13 to through fostering new relaresults.” emotional pain. 19, Insight Treatment is an tionships in the communities When considering the “Insight Treatment prointensive outpatient proof Insight locations, openpressures teens and their grams are effective and gram for teens struggling ing additional locations, families are facing in toappropriate for families with mental health and/ and/or creatively providing facing some of these issues day’s times, it is more imor substance abuse issues opportunities for families and who are willing to take portant than ever to have who may need more supto receive additional care programs like Insight availa more life encompassing port than one time weekly and support,” Provost said. able, Provost emphasized. approach to treatment.” therapy sessions — but are “As a clinical director at “The COVID-19 panInsight incorporates “a not in need of living in a resInsight’s Santa Clarita lodemic has changed what fun and creative” clubidential treatment facility. cation, I look forward to day-to-day life looks like house-like atmosphere for Typical mental health continuously evaluating our for everyone,” she said. teens to be able to safely concerns may include — “Anxiety, stress, and uncer- programs and incorporatbut not be limited to — feel- express their emotional ing additional services for tainty are more prevalent pain and challenges with ings of depression, anxiety, our Insight families.” than ever before and has their peers and staff, and and unresolved trauma. For more information, call wrecked-havoc on the lives engage in fun pro-social “Teens act out in a mulof teens and has exacer(888) 295-9995 or visit intitude of ways and some activities. examples include addicbated existing emotional “Teens act out in various sighttreatment.com. 

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Mind Body Infusion — a Full-Service Wellness Resource

ind Body Infusion is a full-service wellness resource serving men and women both in and around Santa Clarita, California. The practice, under the leadership of Yuvraj Grewal, MD, is staffed with some of the best medical and aesthetics professionals in the region, all of whom share a dedication to enhancing lives. The practice was founded on the belief that vitamin and nutrient infusions can transform health and wellness. Clients can choose from a wide range of infusion options, ranging from treatments to support immunity, detoxification, energy, hydration, fitness, weight loss, digestive health, and more. The providers can even create a customized cocktail to address specific needs. Mind Body Infusion also offers the latest in medical aesthetics. These treatments underscore the belief that looking one’s best often equates to feeling one’s best. Team members are trained in how to assess each client’s features and skin to deter-

mine which treatments offer the best results. From chemical peels to medical-grade facials and injectables, Mind Body Infusion has the tools needed to create safe, lasting, and gorgeous results. Team members receive ongoing education and handson training that allows them to leverage these advanced tools to each client’s greatest advantage. The office setting is designed for comfort and is intended to provide a peaceful, welcoming environment. Clients are encouraged to relax and enjoy their time at Mind Body Infusion, especially in light of the stress and uncertainties of modern life. For those in Santa Clarita, who are curious about how infusion therapy or medical aesthetics can play a role in their health and wellness journey, the best way to learn more is to schedule a visit at Mind Body Infusion. The practice is currently accepting new clients and looks forward to welcoming new members into the Mind Body Infusion family.

Now Open Mind Body Infusion is located at 28532 La Madrid Drive, Suite C, Santa Clarita, Ca. 91350. For more information, call (661) 235-0103 or visit www. mindbodyinfusion.com. 

Dr. Harleen leads Skyline Smiles

arleen Grewal, DDS, affectionately known by her patients as Dr. Harleen, brings her years of experience and exceptional chair side manner to her practice, Skyline Smiles, in Santa Clarita, California. The practice boasts a skilled team that consists of dedicated individuals who are kind, friendly, and caring. Dr. Harleen completed her dental education (DDS) at the University of Southern California, where she was recognized on the dean’s list. She completed her Residency and received her specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry from Lutheran Medical Center in Holyoke, MA.

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Dr. Harleen has volunteered at the USC Mobile Clinic during her time in Los Angeles and helped provide children with free oral health services through the ADA Foundation program known as Give Kids A Smile®. She is also proudly a part of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Now Open! Skyline Smiles is located at 28532 La Madrid Drive Suite B, Santa Clarita, Ca. 91350. For more information, call (661) 231-8601 or visit www.skyline smile.com. 