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CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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Chester Twp. Becomes Second Amendment Sanctuary Staff Report Chester Township has become a Second Amendment sanctuary, joining other Ohio counties that have made the symbolic step. Chester Township Trustees unanimously passed a resolution May 6 to support becoming a sanctuary for Second Amendment rights. A Second Amendment sanctuary can take place in a city, county or state. In the designated area, resolutions have been adopted to oppose the enforcement of certain gun control measures passed by state and federal governments, such as universal background checks, high capacity magazine bans, assault weapon bands and red flag laws, which gun rights advocates view as an infringement of rights. The resolution, which is similar to resolutions passed in other townships and counties, is mostly symbolic, as it does not supersede state or federal law. However, it does express support of House Bill 62, known as the “Ohio Second Amendment Safe Haven Act,” which will designate Ohio as a Second Amendment protective state. The legislation, currently pending in the 134th Ohio General Assembly, would assert the power of state rights over the federal government under the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It would override federal laws and authority enforcement in regards to Second Amendment rights. See Sanctuary • Page 8
Ohio Lawmakers Propose Eliminating E-Check Staff Report Two state representatives have introduced a resolution to eliminate the E-Check program in Ohio. Under the Federal Clean Air Act, the program requires residents in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties to get their vehicles tested every two years to pass regulatory emissions requirements. Reps. Diane V. Grendell (R-Chester Township) and Gail Pavliga (R-Atwater) are behind it. “E-Check imposes a burdensome and costly motor vehicle emissions testing requirements on the citizens of Northeast Ohio and wastes their valuable tax dollars,” Grendell said. She also noted the current cost due to the implementation of E-check is $10.6 million per year and that it disproportionally affects certain individuals. “The E-Check program also disproportionally affects middle to lower classes because they are more likely to own an older vehicle, which may be their only mode of transportation and fails the
Geauga Public Library Events For more information or to register, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.net and click on “Programs.”
Quilt Block
May 15, 10 a.m. to noon Make a custom vinyl project bag complete with quilted back and zipper.
Teen Book Club
May 17, 4-4:30 p.m. Join a discussion of young adult literature. SUBMITTED
From right, state Reps. Diane V. Grendell (R-Chester Township) and Gail Pavliga (R-Atwater) have introduced a resolution that calls for the elimination of the E-Check program under the Federal Clean Air Act. The resolution currently has 15 cosponsors and awaits its first committee hearing.
emissions tests,” Grendell said. “Even though these older vehicles are deemed to produce minimal pollution yet fail emissions tests.” The lawmakers said air pollution in the United States has improved significantly from the 1970s to current day. In 2015, the combined emissions from the six common pollutions have dropped 71 percent due to “manufacturing plants shutting down, improvements in car
emissions, and raised awareness of the effects of pollution,” according to an April 28 press release issued by Grendell’s office. In addition, many experts and tests have indicated that there is no measurable improvement in air quality through the implementation of E-Check, the release added. The resolution currently has 15 cosponsors and awaits its first committee hearing.
Pack-a-Picnic
May 18, 1 p.m. Youth in grades 3-8 will learn how to make easy packable lunches to take on a picnic. In May, learn sushi at home.
Book Discussion
May 18, 6:30 p.m. Join to discuss “All Adults Here” by Emma Straub.
Chair Yoga
May 20, 2-3:15 p.m. Join local Yoga instructor Ann Vickers for adaptations of traditional yoga poses.
Puppet Show with Craft
DeJohn Honors Flag during June 12 Event DeJohn Funeral Homes & Crematory is hosting its annual Flag Retirement & Remembrance Ceremony at 2 p.m. June 12 at the DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center, 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. In addition, DeJohn Funeral Homes plans to honor a military veteran or service man/woman from every military conflict and war since World War II during the ceremony. If anyone knows someone who has served that could par-
ticipate in the ceremony, contact Melissa DeJohn Capretta at 440516-5555. As always, DeJohn Funeral Homes is honored to remember those who have given their all to serve the country in the Armed Forces, police, fire and EMS services, so be sure to include their name with the flag or come early so they can be added with the men and women being remembered. Flags are currently being collected at each DeJohn Funeral Homes location in Willoughby Hills, Chester,
Chardon and South Euclid. In accordance with state guidelines, every attendee must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Collected flags will be cremated in the on-site crematory of the DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home in Willoughby Hills. This ceremony is free for all to attend. Registration is required online at dejohnfuneral.com or call 440-516-5555. Guests who do not have a flag to retire, but want to attend the ceremony, should complete the form with their name and email.
May 20, 3-3:45 p.m. Youth in grades K-5 will enjoy a puppet show and craft. Upon registration, participants will be provided pickup information of materials via email.
Bluebird 101
May 20, 6 p.m. Learn more about the eastern bluebird.
Left of Center Book Group
May 20, 6:30 p.m. Discuss “The Last” by Hanna Jameson.
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