A push for Pickett

After more than a decade languishing in the pre-planning stages, Never Forget Park in Memory of Tyler Pickett may finally become a reality this spring. 

During the January 4 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council, Angus England American Legion Post 54 presented nearly $50,000 to go towards the park. According to Vice Commander Joe Parsons, the total amount came from a combination of sources.

“Tonight we would like to present, specifically for the park, a check for $47,000,” said Parsons. “Two thousand of that came from the Christmas Tree sales of Scott and Michelle McIlvaine, $5,000 ca...