Illinois HiLiter for 9/12/2018

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The beauty of the monarch By Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT

As we wander around out of doors, drinking in the beauty of the fall flowers, it is difficult not to notice the gorgeous orange and yellow butterflies fluttering on the flowers enjoying the days of fall. They are readying themselves to begin the long trip away from the coming cold weather of this location to the warm climates of Mexico or Central and South America to survive. The monarch butterfly is called so because it is considered the “king” of all the species of butterflies. The monarch is the most beautiful of the butterflies with its wings outlined in black with white spots throughout the edging while the interior of the wings glow in orange and yellow with additional black veining. In 1975, the monarch butterfly was officially adopted as the official insect of the State of Illinois. The monarch was a favorite of school children and it was largely through their vote that the monarch was chosen. Today, the numbers of monarchs have dwindled from what was common in 1975. For many years, monarchs have been found in decreasing numbers but over the last few years with help from various organizations and individuals, there has been some improvement in Monarchs’ numbers in 2016 according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. However, the increase in numbers was short lived as in 2018 numbers were again down from the slight increase that was reported in 2016. They remain endangered. Environmental issues including the extensive use of pesticides on fields and lawns have contributed to the decrease of butterflies in the area. The common milkweed, considered a weed by fastidious homeowners are often removed as unsightly. Unfortunately it is the milkweed that is needed for butterflies to reproduce. In Mexico where the butterflies overwinter, some of the forests where they gather have been removed. The monarch has an interesting life cycle with four generations occurring in one year. They also have four stages that occur between the laying of the eggs and the emergence of a butterfly. In early spring, the Monarch comes out of hibernation to find a mate. Together they make their way north and find the milkweed to lay their eggs on its leaves.

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Clockwise from top: This new monarch butterfly works its way along the vines to the flowers. The butterfly will eat the nectar from the flowers for nourishment. Newly emerged from the chrysalis, the butterfly rests for a while, gently extending her wings, getting ready to fly out of the jar where her development was observed indoors. After the emergence of the butterfly, the chrysalis is all that remains. It will later be eaten by birds.

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PM&L Theatre opens season with ‘Calendar Girls’

Timothy Firth’s comedic play “Calendar Girls” will run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until Sept. 23, at PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St., Antioch. The performance will be directed by Deane Jones, previous PM&L directing credits include “Young Frankenstein” and “Boeing Boeing.” “Calendar Girls,” based on the popular 2003 movie starring Helen Mirren, is about a group of women who decide to raise money to buy a new settee for the local hospital after their friend Annie’s husband dies of leukemia. They come up with the idea to pose nude for an “alternative” calendar fundraiser. The news spreads quickly, which inspires the press to invade their small village in Yorkshire, testing friendships, determination and acceptance. The play will run at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are available online and are $15 for adults and $13 for students and seniors. To reserve tickets directly through the box office, call 847-395-3055. The box office is open from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday and an hour and a half before curtain on show dates. For more information, visit www.pmltheatre.com.

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