n Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 I successfully accomplished creating and finally erecting a 4 ton rock monument  to the late Marion "Ma" Nugent, beloved mother of legendary rock-n-roll MotorCity MadMan Ted Nugent. The memorial tribute stands just outside Durty Nellie's eatery and pub in downtown Palatine Illinois. E.K.

The Day Begins....

The Day began as any other, I woke up, ate breakfast and walked the Buddy boy(dog). Read my newspaper, did a few radio interviews over the phone with WKAN and WLUP, then contacted Ted and all his people via e-mail, that I was to be on cell phone the rest of the day.

The Plans....

When I got to Durty Nellie's I quickly met up with owner Jim Dolezal and set up a temporary office in their box office area. Producer, friend Floyd Dillman along with landscaper Paul Munagian, his wife Brenda and I met up to secure the area the rock was in for the crowd and the press, paying particular attention to making sure there was going to be ample area for great photo opportunities and viewable shots of myself, Ted, the mayor and the monument.  A series of brief meetings with new web site photographer Larry Schaefer and Jay Cabrera from Durty Nellie's  assured that photo ops would be readily available in side Durty Nellie's music room, where Ted would sign some guitars and pictures for Durty Nellie's wall of fame. I had a brief with the press, a preliminary gathering was planned for ample viewing while Ted signed the memorabilia. Shortly thereafter I met with Ted's road manager to do a quick run through of the days events before Ted's arrival. Another brief meeting with  former Illinois Entertainer publisher Ken Voss, former editor Guy Arnston and ad manager Ron Ramelli . Some plans had to be cut  short due to Ted's impending late schedule. Some swift and decisive action was taken by myself and the mayor to ensure Ted's safety. Kudos to the friendly and cooperative Palatines police who lent a helping hand to secure the area. A podium and sound system were set in the area surrounding the rock monument. It was then cordoned off. I met briefly with Mayor Rita Mullins and we discussed the itinerary for the dedication. Thrilled to be a part of this unique event, Mayor Mullins the buzz was clearly in the air that Ted Nugent was soon to descend upon Durty Nellie's. I did a quick "On air" cell phone interview with WIIL rock radio urging people everywhere to come on down to this exciting event.

All my plans and hard work paid off due to the help I received from the many people who helped me such as; Paul Muagian, Floyd Dillman, Larry Schaefer, Gary Linger, Guy Arnston, Ken Voss, ,Mark and Jim Dolezal, Jay Cabrera, Mayor Mullins, Dirty Dan Buck, Marge Collins and many many more. With them my goals would not been achieved.

 A hardy thank you from the Kink!