LAKEPORT – Derek Funderburg, Life Scout from Boy Scout Troop 42, is working on his Eagle Project, which is to extend the flags to Lakeport Boulevard and Clear Lake Avenue by adding 45 new flags and poles.

A way in which Troop 42 honors those that protect the rights of citizens and the country is to post 40 flags on Main Street, and they have done this for well over 15 years on six national holidays.

The scope of the project is to drill 45 new holes and put a sleeve and a cap in each hole to accommodate the new flags.

In addition Funderburg is drilling out the old holes to allow for a sleeve and a cap for each hole.

He has already had the older flags cleaned by Lake County Cleaners who cleaned them at no cost as they have historically done for our community.

Funderburg chose this project as he would like to further honor those who serve and have served the country.

More flags will show more patriotism by the city and give his troop more of an opportunity to give back to those that do so much for the country.

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $2,000. So far Funderburg has raised a total of $731.

Those that have graciously donated to his project are the Kiwanis, Delta Iota Tau, Skin Fitness, Peter Windrem, Kelly Mather, Piedmont Lumber, Lakeport Main Street Association and Lakeport Tire & Auto Service.

Doug Grider and the city of Lakeport also are providing support in accomplishing this project.

Funderburg’s hope is to have this project completed for posting of 85 flags on Labor Day.

Should you desire to help with this project, please make checks payable to Troop 42 and mail to Lakeport Tire & Auto Service, 1901 S. Main St., Lakeport, CA 95453, or stop in at that address.