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Foothills Sentry Page 14 October 2021 Kings Auto Clinic Domestic or Import • Service and Repair BMW • Mercedes Benz • Saab • Volvo & Diesels 850 North Lemon St. Orange, CA 92867 (714) 289-7773 Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM Sat 8 AM - 4 PM Ask for Eddie Come visit us at our showroom 3024 East Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92869 QUALITY BILLIARD PRODUCTS. EXPERT POOL TABLE SERVICE. Tuesday - Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 3 PM (714) 620-4001 Call/Text dkbilliards.com david@pooltableguru.com Appointments Available: In-store purchases on Billiard supplies Must mention coupon for discount. Expires 10-31-21 10% OFF DK BILLIARDS SALES & SERVICE In-stock material cost on your next refelt service Must mention coupon for discount. Expires 10-31-21 Special orders do not apply. For residential customers only. 30% OFF Communication. A skill left to be desired by many. For some of us, it comes naturally. We can talk to anybody about anything. For others, even a “hello” is awkward and uncomfortable. Naturally, we are social crea- tures. Today’s society does not operate the same as in the past, with technology pulling us away and distancing us. But, historical- ly, humans have always grouped together. There is strength in numbers. And although we are not the strongest species on the planet, we are the smartest. Life on our planet is dependent upon survival, and in order to sur- vive, we needed to band together, create fortifications and commu - nities, set jobs, crafts and profes- sions, and, of course, reproduce. The only scenario where com- munication is not needed, is a solo scenario. And even then, I might attempt to talk to myself. Communication is something that all living organisms do -- sometimes visually, sometimes by pheromones and scents, audio communications or even chemi- cal communication. Trees use toxins to ward off other plants and animals, to keep them from encroaching into their space or feeding on them. Aca- cia trees, for instance, will start pumping toxins into their leaves within minutes of a giraffe feed- ing on their leaves. Spread the news In the same function, the aca- cia trees give off a warning gas (specifically, ethylene) that signal to nearby trees to begin produc- ing the same toxins, so they are not attacked either. Giraffes have since evolved and now feed up- wind, since the gases released by the trees rely on the wind to travel. Tree roots also warn each other of impending danger. The roots use fungal networks around their root tips that operate, no matter what the weather. Even loner trees, would-be- hermits who want to live alone, still receive messages from other trees. When a tree is under stress, or experiencing nutrient deficien - cies, it will send out signals re- questing help, and other trees will send over some of their back-up nutrients to help them out. The trees teach me yet another life lesson, one I need to incorpo- rate in all my relationships. Communication comes in many forms Villa Park readies for fall and winter holidays The City of Villa Park has a long history of unique and fun ac- tivities during the holidays. This year, with COVID restric- tions changing, Villa Park Com- munity Services Foundation has safe plans underway to bring back the celebrations that were missed in 2020. HalloweenFest, Sat., Oct. 30, 4 to 7 p.m. The Town Center will be filled with kids and canines in costumes, competing for prizes in age-group categories, while also enjoying the opportunity to win at carnival games, and snacking on pre-packaged food from a variety of vendors. Beware of witches with wishes to scare you! Santa Tour, Sat., Dec. 4. A notorious old bearded guy from the North Pole will drive through town on the Orange County Fire Department engine, sirens signal- ing the arrival at strategic stop- ping points throughout the town. Santa will pose for photos for family holiday cards and listen to children’s gift desires. City coun- cilmembers will be on board, too, handing out sweet treats. Dryland Boat Parade , Sun., Dec. 12. The “asphalt harbor” in Villa Park will be host to the wackiest event in the OC during the holiday season. Creatively decorated and light- ed land yachts -- a myriad assort- ment of boats, cars, trucks, carts or crafts -- sail through the city on a predetermined route, as on- lookers cheer and catch the holi- day spirit. For further information, see vpcsfoundation.org. Upside down by advertiser request