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08-08-2025
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Shocking Items Found by Event Cleanup Crews
Reddit user ForeXcellence recently asked, "People who clean up after festivals/concerts, what's the weirdest thing you've ever found?" Unsurprisingly, because people are unhinged and so, so gross, the replies were absolutely all over the place. Here's what people revealed: "Someone once found a prosthetic leg filled with mini liquor bottles and a phone number written on it that just said, 'Call me if found. Or don't.'" "I've cleaned up after a county fair a couple of times. My weirdest find was liquid shit in a glass wine bottle. I still have questions, but we did not investigate at all." "A friend of mine worked security at a music fest and found a perfectly sealed burrito inside a shoe. Not a food container, but a shoe. The dude took it home and ate it. He said it was the best burrito he ever had, and he still talks about it three years later." "Oktoberfest finds at least one set of dentures annually." "A four-foot papier-mâché penis." "An unexploded firework shell from the fireworks display. My dad put a fuse in it and lit it off in the church parking lot across the street for New Year's. Those are NOT supposed to go off on the ground. It sent fireballs 300 feet in all directions (except down, of course). Dad turned 83 in June. Somehow, he still has all his appendages, both eyes, and most of his hearing." "Did this as a volunteer in the past. The main thing you find is just so much shit. Shit in a sock? Check. Shit in a saucepan? Check. Shit in a sleeping bag? Check. You get the picture." "Two Ziploc bags full of urine. They were found in the women's bathroom of the bar I worked in." "A small bottle of breath freshener that turned out to be many drops of LSD." "I found a woman's purse with a few thousand dollars in cash. I returned it, and the elitist husband tried to give me a $20 bill reward. I brushed him off and complimented the lady on the nice family pictures." "I did an EMS standby festival, and we would always go through with the clean-up crew to make sure there were no people left. One day, I found a bloody knife and blood all over the grass after a festival. We called in a whole crew of cops and the fire department to see if we could find this person, which we didn't. No hospitals in the area had anyone come in with a stab wound. No dead bodies in the last week with a stab wound. Have no clue what happened with that person." "My sister and her roommate found a cat tied to a tree and abandoned after the Rainbow Gathering. The roommate kept her, thank goodness, but who the hell does that?!" "Shit in a frying had been fried to medium-rare." "$8 in quarters, in a perfect little stack." "This was after a festival where I participated in an FCCLA event at the town square. I stayed back after to help clean up, and I found a jar with liquid, little plastic babies, and little plastic buttons in it." "Soooo many plastic bottles filled with urine. Several shoes. And one vibrator." "A home answering this was only 10 years ago." "Found a few condoms and a tooth once." "Cleaned up after Wacken Open Air in Germany. People left their tents, sofas, and refrigerators. Nothing really weird, but some people made sculptures out of their trash, and others burned their stuff on the campsite. Also, a burned-out caravan had to be removed." "Over 15 years of global festival production here. We find everything, especially because most of the events I've worked at are 'leave no trace' events, which means that during cleanup, we remove everything from the site. In no case have participants left no trace. At one point, I was in charge of the sanitation contract. We had a vendor who vastly underestimated and couldn't keep up with the demand one year (the event was oversold), and there were literal pyramids of poop above the toilet seats all over the site during the event. People on acid would open up the door to a port-a-potty after standing in line for 20 minutes and just burst into tears, then add their bit to the pyramid. I have no idea what they used to wipe. Also, one year we had a bout of food poisoning hit our production commissary. One of my crewmates ended up shitting in his own cooler since he was stuck and super sick in his tent for a couple of days. I have PTSD from the poop stories." "Worked at the Tweeter Center in the south Chicago burbs as a teen for a few summers. I did tons of odd jobs, but they made us all clean the hill (we picked up larger stuff; they gave us bags and gloves). It was mostly money, cigs, garbage, but one time we found a carved, wooden tortoise left under one of those hemp blankets you can buy at fests!" "I found an ounce of mushrooms in Highgate after a Grateful Dead show. I also found a fully loaded Neo Jukebox in the very early 2000s. I don't remember what show it was, but that thing had so much bad ass music on it. I found federal police hiding in the trees in Chicago '95, Grateful Dead lot. Yeeeeow. I had a lot of fun in life." "A lap harp! Hand-made, intricate carvings and in great condition. I left it with security (people I know). No one claimed it, and at the end of the season, they told me it was mine. I left it until the beginning of the following season, and it was still not claimed, so I took it home! At least I tried." "During a shift as a server at a big money gala, I found a beautiful silk scarf, a single lady's slipper shoe (the kind women bring with them to change into), a man's tie, a falsie, and there was a pair of Spanx I saw in the women's restroom garbage. There were more items, but those stuck out. I worked that gala for a few years, but they were never that many dropsies as that one." "Catheters and a gold fish in a toilet." And, finally: "A wig with a pile of raw broccoli on top of it." Have you ever worked as part of a cleanup crew for outdoor events, hotels, convention centers, arenas, etc.? If so, what's the weirdest or grossest thing you've stumbled upon? Tell us in the comments or share anonymously using this form. Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
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Lincoln FCCLA seeing success in first years
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A student organization at a Sioux Falls high school is seeing success in its first few years. Sophomore Emily Lowrey joined Lincoln's FCCLA chapter as a freshman after wanting to get involved in clubs at school. ICE officers make arrests in Madison 'At Lincoln, FCCLA is one of those only clubs that really focuses on the family aspect,' Lowrey said. Those five letters stand for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. Advisor and family and consumer sciences teacher Kali Sloup started organizing the chapter during the 22-23 school year with about four students on board. Today, there are about 15. 'I think a lot of students are finding a place where they can belong. I have a lot of students who take my classes who may not necessarily be athletes, many not have something else they're involved in, but they find this as a way, 'Hey, I could do that,'' Sloup said. The Lincoln chapter is coming off of a successful run at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in April. The group was recognized for its membership growth and named a Silver Level Merit Chapter. 'That takes into consideration the number of things the organization could've been involved with throughout the school year. It recognizes the things our members have completed. It recognizes our students having held membership campaigns, having held regular meetings, having attended state-level events, all areas where they could've built their leadership skills,' Sloup said. Members of the chapter, including Lowrey, also received honors at the conference. The sophomore hopes to see this chapter grow even more in the future. 'We're just trying to make a really strong foundation,' Lowrey said. FCCLA started 80 years ago. It used to be known as Future Homemakers of America. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
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Ashland High, Career Center student named Ashland Elks Teen of the Month for April
Keaton Murphy is Ashland Elks Teen of the Month for April. He is the son of Patrick and Elisabeth Murphy and is a senior at Ashland County West Holmes Career Center and Ashland High School. He is in the Early Childhood Education program. Murphy is a two-year member of the Ashland County Community Foundation Impact Youth Council, FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) and National Technical Honor Society. His honors include being a FCCLA state qualifier, Student of the Month and being named to the honor roll for each grading period. In his spare time, Murphy works at Miller's Hawkins Market and enjoys photography and participating in community service. This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Ashland Elks name April Teen of the Month Keaton Murphy
Yahoo
09-04-2025
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Crestline students shine with creative projects, heading to state competition
Thirteen students in Crestline High School's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization are gearing up for state competition in Columbus on April 24. The students qualified in all five events following regional competition in March where students earned gold, silver and bronze medals, according to an announcement. Sophomore Addy Giesige and Freshman Izzy Sefcek received gold medals for their Level 2 Interior Design project, which featured an Airbnb inspired by "The Lion King." Sophomores Bridget Belcik and Jaelyn Tesso earned silver medals for their Professional Presentation project on grief. They presented to elementary classes and the FCS Advisory Committee, sharing their insights on the topic. In another silver medal-winning project, sophomores Kylie Kelly, Jayden Lozier and Haylee Seymour aimed to make reading enjoyable for first graders. They collaborated with teacher Angie Mohn to engage students through reading activities, crafts and snacks, hoping to boost reading scores. Sophomores Alyssa Cottrell, Nevaeh Hill and Sia Tsappa received bronze medals for their National Programs in Action - Families First project. They organized crock pot cooking sessions for sixth graders and their parents, teaching the importance of family meals and cooking together. Eighth graders Calvin Iacobucci, Marcus Wilson and Bentley Woogerd also earned bronze medals for their distracted driving awareness project. They secured a $1,250 stipend and invited the Ohio Highway Patrol to present on the dangers of distracted driving, along with a coloring contest for elementary students. All projects will be refined before the state competition. The top two projects in each category will advance to the national competition in Orlando, FL, from July 5-10. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum: Crestline students advance to FCCLA State competition
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Health
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Rockcastle County students overcome odds to bring a crucial resource to the county
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Safe Haven Baby Boxes have been popping up all over Kentucky, and thanks to the determination of some Rockcastle County students, their community will soon have one too. Makyla Hester and Kierra Larkey are both members of the Rockcastle County High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America, or FCCLA. They're both passionate about community, and their hard work has led to the county getting a Safe Haven Baby Box soon. 24-year-old dies in Tates Creek Road crash 'It really breaks my heart to see kids in need, let alone parents who can't give their kids what they need,' Hester said. 'It means everything. Honestly, it's just us being able to be the hands and feet of Jesus, honestly,' Larkey added. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are resources for parents to safely and anonymously give up their child if they don't have the resources to care for them safely. This resource is meant to give that child a chance at life that they may not have otherwise and ease the parent's minds that the child will be cared for. This is why former FCCLA president Makaela Abney wanted to bring one to her community. Now a graduate, Abney is watching the next generation take this on. 'I think it's great that something I started is something other students can learn from and gain more skills. I think that with FCCLA, we have family at our center, and the baby box is centered around helping families have resources that they need,' Abney said. It didn't come without challenges, like funding, inflation, and installment costs. Much like a rocket, this team never ran out of fuel, and this baby box will soon have a home at Rockcastle Regional Hospital. Tammy Camel is the FCCLA director, and Jana Bray is the community relations director at Rockcastle Regional Hospital. 'More than anything, I want them to recognize that they can make a difference. When they see problems or concerns in their state, in their community, or in their school, they have the power to make those changes,' Camel said. 'I think it's amazing that this was student-led. As a hospital and as a school system, we take on so many different things in the community and different projects. To be able to have students really drive the success of this and drive it to the finish line is something to be proud of and something really to say about our community and our students,' Bray added. While both Hester and Larkey have learned that they're capable of anything, they both said they've also learned the value of looking to their community for help, with donors pitching in to fully fund the process. Now, they await the day it's installed. Bill to curb cell phone use in Kentucky schools receives unanimous vote, moves on to Senate Ex-Kentucky sheriff charged in judge's killing may get evaluated for insanity defense Rockcastle County students overcome odds to bring a crucial resource to the county 'There are so many churches in Rockcastle County that gave money here and there. Even just a little bit of money was good, we're very honored to get the money,' Hester said. 'With Mrs. Camel and the community helping us, it means the world. We know we're not alone,' Larkey added. As of now, the plan is to have the baby box installed by the end of 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
