GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE March 23, 2012

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Lobby Day to be done by region this year

by Zac Branstool

Columbus-Are you ready for something new? Equality Ohio is taking a whole new approach to their annual Lobby Day this year to allow you to interact with more legislators.

This year, on May 16, you will be part of a team representing one of seven distinct regions of the state. Your region will meet with your elected officials, as well as other legislators in the region.

Now, you'll not only be able to lobby your own elected officials, who may already be supportive or not, but you'll also be able to reach to other legislators in your region.

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In particular, ones who will make the difference between bills passing or not, expanding your reach and creating a larger impact.

Why is this important? Last year, lawmakers passed a version of the Comprehensive Safe Schools Act. Unfortunately, it did not include enumeration of the groups it covered, and thus fell short of expectations. The good news is that we have other chances to further equality. A standalone enumerated safe schools bill is pending in the House Education Committee, and the LGBT Equal Housing and Employment Act is working its way through the legislature.

Your help is needed to move these proequality measures forward.

Our legislators need to hear from us and be educated on our issues. When we tell our stories, we change hearts and minds. We make a difference and change the conversation.

As in past years, Lobby Day concludes with a reception featuring many of our elected officials and community leaders.

To register for Equality Ohio Lobby Day, go to www.equalityohio.org.

Zac Branstool is the director of communications for Equality Ohio.

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Friday bowling standings

Cleveland-These are the standings of the North Coast Bowling Association's Friday night bowling league after the games on March 16.

The Friday night league is a fun social league with plenty of openings. Both full-time bowlers as well as alternates are needed. No experience is necessary. Bowling begins at 7 pm Fridays at Ambassador Superior Lanes, 1500 Superior Ave. in downtown Cleveland, and finishes by 9:30 pm.

For more information, contact the league at 216-481-4417 or 216-392-0154, or see www.ncbafriday.org.

Division 1

Team

Won

Lost

1. Twist Rainbow Butt Monkeys

2. Dead Wood

3. Three Daddies & a Boy Toy

4. 2 Out of 4

5. Pinderellas

6. Triple XXX Turkeys

7. Ball Busters

8. Alley Katz

9. Balls Aboard

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Division 2

1. Aggravated Faggotry

2. Hang'en on the Edge

3. The Vibe Raiders

4. Mine's in the Gutter

5. Cocktails for 4

6. 3 Fingers In

7. Gutterly Ridiculous

8. Ten Balls & a Split w/a Twist

9. The Bowled & the Beautiful

558

Sunday bowling standings

Cleveland-These are the standings of the North Coast Bowling Association's Sunday league after the games on March 18.

The NCBA Sunday league is northeast Ohio's original gay bowling league, now in the second half of its 32nd season. They bowl at Freeway Lanes of Parma, 12859 Brookpark Rd. near West 130th St., at 1 pm. Practice starts at 12:45 pm. See www.ncba-sunday.com or contact Ron Deamon at 330-225-0686 for more information.

Team

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Division 1

Won

Lost

Flame Throwers

Body Language

Deadwood

312

522

Division 2

The Stooges

312

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522

Blush & Bashful

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