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From Bill Glick
 Bill Glick reports that beginning Oct 17, 2009 the Meriden transfer station will accept e-waste from any city resident during normal hours, Monday 7:30 to 11:30, Wednesday 10:30 to 2:30 and first and third Saturdays of the month from 7:30 to noon. Electronic items such as cell phones and computers including peripherals will be accepted but TVs will not be. More information is available from the City at 203-630-4259, or the City's web site, www.cityofmeriden.org
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List of all Ysmen speakers
 Click here to see the roster of all the Ysmen speakers from its inception through 6/9/04. Provided by Dick McBride
Click here to see the roster of all the Ysmen speakers from 9/14/04 through 6/14/11. Provided by Bill Glick

Y’s Men Hike Ratings
The following ratings will be used to describe upcoming hikes. The ratings and descriptions will allow members to determine the difficulty and duration of hikes and should choose a hike most suited to their ability.
A. Describes a hike that will be somewhat difficult. Terrain will be uneven with some moderately difficult climbs. These hikes will be 4 to 6 miles long and should take approximately 2 to 4 hours to complete.
B. Describes a hike that will be moderate. Terrain will be mostly graded trails with some moderate change of elevation. These hikes will be 2 to 4 miles long and should take approximately 1 to 2 hours to complete.
C. Describes a hike that will be easy. Terrain will be well graded with little elevation change. These hikes will be 1 to 2 miles long and should take approximately 1 hour to complete.

The slowest member of the group will govern the hiking pace. Rest breaks will be scheduled throughout the duration of the hike. Hikers are urged to wear substantial footwear. For "A" and "B" rated hikes, hiking boots are recommended. The hike leader will carry water, first aid kit and a cell phone for emergencies.

Hikers who participate in Y's Men hikes should realize that outdoor activities pose a chance for injury. The hike leader, the Y's Men Club and / or the YMCA are not responsible for any injuries that may occur.

Bob Fowler

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Guidelines for Story Tellers

The goal of the storyteller is to make a presentation that is entertaining and/or humorous to the entire group of listeners. Whether it is a series of jokes, a personal history, a poem, or a philosophical theory, it should be delivered in good taste. The teller ought to keep in mind that it must not be offensive to anyone in the audience.