BUTLER, Ky. — Butler Park on Mill Street will be filled with volunteers Saturday sweeping area tributaries and cleaning up the land to honor the life of beloved environmentalist Robert "Boo" Singleton months after his death.

Singleton was found along the banks of the Licking River during April's historic flooding. Many believe he was attempting to clean the river, as he often did, when he suffered a medical episode and died.

Long-time friend Joel Nahari said he would be leading a group of volunteers during the river sweep to pay homage to Singleton's legacy.

"He dedicated his life once he retired from the railroad to cleaning the environment," he said.

Nahari told us a story we've heard many times since Singleton's death, describing how he'd commonly follow trash trucks that he'd seen

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