Saturday Fleming Road was dedicated as a Scenic Drive.
First there was a Pledging of Allegiance to the Flag.
At the beginning of the ceremony, the sign was covered. Ray Pensinger is seen on the left. Nick Chirkos, Chairman of the McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission, is on the right.
Speaking at the event was District 5 McHenry County Board member Tina Hill, who read Robert Frost’s “The Road Less Traveled,” as the wind blew her hair and into the microphone.
Tina Hill speaks before the unveiling of the Scenic Drive sign on Fleming Road.
When it came time to uncover the sign, the designated women needed help from one of the tall men.
"Some assistance, please."
Time for the formal shots.
Nancy Jung (left) and Lynn Pensinger (right), co-founders of the Bull Valley Daffodil Project, stand under the unveiled sign.
Now is the time to drive the roads of Bull Valley. The daffodils are blooming beautifully.
Michelle Krenger (left) took the photos of Fleming Road for the Scenic Drive application, and Lisa Halma Rhoades wrote the narrative that indicated the ways in which Fleming Road satisfied all six requirements of historic, architectural, archeology, cultural, scenic, and natural.
After the sign was uncovered, it was off to the Woodstock Country Club for a reception.
Marilyn and John Krenger drown their vintage car to the Woodstock Country Club for a celebratory reception.
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Photos by Mary Moltmann.
I will remember this day for a very long time.
I am proud of our friends along Fleming Road.
Thanks, Emily, Mary, Ed B., Lisa, Kevin, Debby and Ed for your hard and dedicated work and additional support by the former mayor Brian Miller of our small village and road as well as the Lisa at the Land Conservatory, Oak division.
I am also pleased that CB member Tina Hill and McH. DOT represented by Mark DeVris were present for the dedication.
We are in devoted to our pleasant and flowering surroundings and appreciate the work done by many.
Thanks you all.
Bjorn Mattsson & Leslie Schermerhorn