Mel Abraham, chief instructor/ owner of PUMA Karate of Simi Valley, and assistant instructor Ashley Scott have recently completed the training curriculum for certification as character development specialists for CHARACTER COUNTS!

This certification is based on more than 24 hours of training and testing, and in demonstrating the ability to educate individuals in the various elements of good character and ethics.

The school will host an open house for all ages on Sat., Nov. 1.

For more information, call (805) 231-1915 or visit www.PUMA-Karate.com.

Doing the shredding in Simi

Assurance Document Shredding, based in Simi Valley, has provided secure on-site mobile document destruction services to businesses and residential customers for one year.

The company recycles all of the material it shreds.

ADS is fully licensed and insured, and committed to maintaining the highest level of security and ethics.

The company serves Simi Valley, San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, Agoura, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park and Moorpark.

For more information, call (805) 341-7908, e-mail brad@adshred.com or visit www.adshred.com.