Abstract: A game apparatus adapted for use by a searcher for retrieving buried objects comprising in combination, a defined search area having a generally rectangular configuration defined by an elongated demarcation ribbon; a scoop having sifting grates for rapidly sifting soil in order to locate objects buried in said soil comprising a bottom grate, a first side grate and a second side grate, and a rear wall grate, and a lip; a handle affixed to the scoop adapted to be manually grasped by one hand; a plurality of game pieces, each piece being visually different and grid markers for organizing the search pattern wherein the searcher systematically searches a the search area for articles buried in the playing area.

Abstract: A trash receptacle having a main body portion including side walls and an open top and closed bottom, one of the side walls being provided with a recessed area adjacent its bottom. A pedal pivotally mounted on one end at the bottom of the recessed area is retained in a first or normally retracted position adjacent the main body portion by a spring in contact with the pedal. Pressure on the pedal moves it to a second or lowered substantially horizontal position for holding the trash receptacle down by foot pressure while removing a bag liner.