Trash Train Keeps on Rollin'

Clayville will once again host the Trash Train as it makes its way through the city, where it will unload at Lucky's Landfill. Hugh Bucco, owner of Lucky's Landfill, has put a twist on things this year. However, some are asking if Bucco had a stroke of genius or merely a stroke when he initiated a treasure hunt at the dump.

Bucco maintains that he is trying to get people to change the way they look at garbage and maybe find some treasure while they’re at it. “Take the fuss over Styrofoam in the dump, for example. Pop your head in a bag of pricey potting soil and you’ll see little Styrofoam balls. They keep the soil from getting packed down. Hell’s bells, Clayville should be paying us for improving the soil!”

Activities will get under way at 10 a.m. this Saturday with an all-volunteer police-whistle band accompanying Derek Bucco on drums, as his sister Lucinda Bucco twirls her baton and performs her famous dirt splits.

Following the introductory ceremonies, attendees will be assigned to a heap of garbage on the Trash Train where they may pick, pry, and dig until noon. If picking and prying isn't your style, Lucky's Landfill will offer face-painting, balloon puppets, and an all-you-can-eat cotton candy & potato salad booth.

After the Trash Train has been emptied and hosed out, attendees are invited to ride the train for a brown-bag picnic where the Bucco siblings will perform impromptu skits relating to life at the dump. Audience participation is strongly encouraged.

The train will depart Historic Clayville Crossing for Lucky's Landfill at 4 p.m.


CLAYVILLE COMMENTS...
Lucky Like Dawn

Dawn Teeter told me she actually dug up an engagement ring under a pile of dog bones! Who knows how it got there. Maybe a long time ago some girl threw it at her fiance's dog when he canceled the wedding and he ate it. Dogs will even eat their own poop.

I wish I was lucky like Dawn. This year I found a plate with an angel on it that I thought was worth a lot. The antique dealer said it was junk because the mark on the back was spelled POORCILIN instead of PORCELAIN. Better luck next year, I guess.

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Remains of the Dump

Don't forget that If human (not dog) bones are found amongst the rubble to call Clayville Police immediately. Evidence will be sent for forensic DNA testing. If the bones are linked to the missing Clayville dentist, you may be due the reward that was generously and anonymously offered. Happy digging, Clayville!