Whiz Kids: Boy Scout Troop 49

Each week, Lemont Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments.

We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below.

And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kids are...

Accomplishment: On June 28, members of Boy Scout Troop 49 in Lemont spent hours putting together hundreds of American flags for their "Flags Over Lemont" program. On five of the nation's flag holidays (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Veterans Day), the scouts post the flags in front of homes and businesses throughout the community.

This year, the program has doubled its flags, with nearly 450 homes and businesses now registered.

The cost to participate is $25, all of which will toward camping trips for Troop 49. For more information, contact Mark Pawlak at 630-257-9375.

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