STATEHOUSE NEWS

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A fun-filled evening featuring vintage base ball (historically two words) and members of the Ohio General Assembly will take place on the Statehouse lawn on May 22. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., members of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate will challenge the Ohio Village Muffins to an exhibition game of base ball. As part of the event, the 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A will provide cannon firing demonstrations and old-time games and activities for families. The event is free and open to the public.

Members of the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate, both Democrats and Republicans and men and women, will take a night off from their political wrangling and join together to make up the “Capitol Cannons” team in an effort to defeat the “Ohio Village Muffins.” This bipartisan competition will celebrate the Ohio Statehouse and all that it stands for.

The teams will take to the field on the West lawn (High Street) of the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday, May 22 at 5:30 p.m. to battle for bragging rights and a coveted trophy to commemorate the second annual competition.

Concessions will be available from the Capitol Cafe, operated by Milo’s Catering and Banquet Services.

The Capitol Cannons are made up of some of the sharpest members of the Ohio General Assembly. Joining forces from both sides of the aisle, as well as both chambers of our state’s bicameral system of government, these players will take to the field united. The law-makers will play with a great deal of conviction as they bat, run and catch for every one of their constituents to see!

Scheduled participating members of the Ohio General Assembly include:
Ohio House of Representatives
First Name Last Name District No. Party Hometown

John Patrick Carney 22 D Columbus
Ted Celeste 24 D Columbus
Jack Cera 95 D Bellaire
Tim Derickson 53 R Oxford
Denise Driehaus 31 D Cincinnati
Nancy Garland 20 D New Albany
Cheryl Grossman 23 R Grove City
Christina Hagan 50 R Alliance
Michael Henne 36 R Clayton
Matt Huffman 4 R Lima
Tom Letson 64 D Warren
Ron Maag 35 R Salem Township
Jeff McClain 82 R Upper Sandusky
Dorothy Pelanda 83 R Marysville
Connie Pillich 28 D Cincinnati
Dan Ramos 56 D Lorain
Kristina Roegner 42 R Hudson
Barbara Sears 46 R Monclova Township
Stephen Slesnick 52 D Canton
Peter Stautberg 34 R Cincinnati
Michael Stinziano 25 D Columbus
Andrew Thompson 93 R Marietta
Joe Uecker 66 R Miami Township
Ohio Senate
First Name Last Name District No. Party Hometown

Bill Coley 4 R Liberty Township
Cliff Hite 1 R Findlay
Frank LaRose 27 R Copley Township
Tom Niehaus 14 R Cincinnati
Joe Schiavoni 33 D Youngstown
Bob Peterson 17 R Washington CH


For detailed information about each member of the Ohio House of Representatives, visit www.house.state.oh.us.

For detailed information about each member of the Ohio Senate, visit www.ohiosenate.gov.

The members of the Ohio General Assembly will challenge the Ohio Village Muffins. The Muffins are the nation’s premiere men’s vintage base ball club. Every one of these players has a passion for history and legend. Dressed in their 1800s uniforms, this roster will present base ball the way that it was invented; long before it became our national pastime. Entrenched in the period, these players of the visiting team will give it their best shot as they take on the Capitol Cannons who have the home field advantage.

Vintage base ball (two words prior to the 1880s), is a game played by the rules and customs of the 19th century. Players, umpires and scorekeepers dress in period attire and play base ball as it was meant to be played. This historic exhibition game is sure to be fast-moving, exciting and a bit hysterical at times for everyone. The game will transport spectators and players to a time when base ball was emerging as the national pastime.

The historic base ball game will be based on the original rules of the game drawn up by the New York Knickerbocker Club in 1845. Players of both teams will use wooden bats that are no bigger than 2.5 inches in diameter. The ball will be covered by a single piece of leather. Since the ball is so soft, there will be no gloves or protective equipment used. Seven innings are scheduled to be played in about an hour.

Support for this event is provided by the Ohio Lobbying Association, the Capitol Square Foundation and the 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A.

To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays. The Ohio Statehouse Museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends from noon to 4 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free. Free guided tours are offered weekdays on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends from noon to 3 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact 888/OHIO-123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. The Capitol Square complex was restored to allow for greater access by individuals living with disabilities. Ohio Statehouse public programs and events are held in accessible and barrier free areas of the building so that everyone can participate. Ohio Statehouse visitors needing disability-related accommodations in order to fully participate in an event may contact the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board at statehouse@csrab.state.oh.us or 614/752-9777 to communicate special needs. Please allow three weeks for arrangements to be completed.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in or visit the complex. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center coordinates tours of Capitol Square and provides information about the buildings, their history and Ohio's government.

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Calendar Listing:

Vintage Baseball Game
May 22, 2012; 5:30 p.m.
Ohio Statehouse, Broad & High Streets; downtown Columbus
West Plaza
www.ohiostatehouse.org
614/752-9777
Free!

Celebrate the Ohio Statehouse and take a step back to the 1800s with an exhibition game of the Ohio Village Historical Muffins vs. members of the Ohio General Assembly and other elected leaders. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and come to the “People’s House” to enjoy the hour-long “old-time” baseball game.

After the baseball game, stay and enjoy a cannon firing demonstration. Come early to choose your spot. Concessions available.

The 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A will provide cannon fire demonstrations as part of the event.