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SECTION 2 - P AGE 10 PI. \l\ DEALER-WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23.1977 What would be your fondest wish if you were forced into the elements during the cold of this record-setting winter? You would probably wish very sincerely for some very good friends, McHonry's duck population, estimated at up to 500, had their wish answered by a generous and concerned public. Canisters placed in some local stores were not neglected. At this time, $25 remains in the coffers and the canisters will be taken down March 1. Some feed remains, and if necessary-, money collected in the next week will buy more food for the 1977 late winter feeding. During this 1976-77 season. $200 was spent to feed the ducks at various stations. Any money remaining in the fund will be used to start the new feeding season when the weather turns cold late next fall. In the meantime, the city's Mallards and an assortment of hybrid offspring extend a grateful thanks to a generous community. Until another feeding season, they say: "Au Revoir" Hunger On The March It's chow time, and just the appearance of Don Howard on the scene is sufficient to whet the taste buds of this hungry flock of birds on the march. STAFF PHOTOS BY WAYNE GAYLORD that they might eat. This scene is repeated at several local feeding stations daily throughout the severe winter davs The most popularspot is near the city sewer plant shown above, where a portion of the river never freezes over Everyone knows that the most important part of any large party is food. These ducks are no exception, and they are generous in quacking thanks for the generosity of their many friends who contributed to the duck canisters so growing up in an assortment of colors, can be seen among the flock above. Happiness is...being held by a good friend when you re in trouble. And trouble it has been for this under-size Mallard duck, injured Although in the minority, the beautiful Pekin duck is not bashful about claiming what she feels is rightfully her portion of dinner. Some of her offspring, most of which are earlier in the winter. To assure that his friend isn't brushed aside. Don Howard picks up the hungry duck for a special feeding. A generous hand provides sufficient money for ducks to be fed through McHenry's hardest winter.