Letters to the Editor
June 3, 2021 by Submitted

Grendell Restaurant Guide

For over 100 years the Michelin Guide has provided folks who want a fine dinner a way to review restaurants. Now, we have our very own guide for Geauga County, the Grendell Guide to fine takeout cuisine. Yes, each week the Geauga Park District’s Facebook will feature a restaurant.

As we all know, Judge Timothy Grendell controls the Geauga Park District under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1545. Thus, it can be assumed that in the park district nothing goes into park publications unless he approves. So, now we will have the Grendell-approved restaurants.

Celebrated guides like the Michelin guide rated restaurants with 1, 2 or 3 stars. Perhaps His Honor will write reviews, “judging” the restaurants by a rating of 1, 2 or 3 gavels.

Stop right now. Let’s get something straight. Restaurants have had a terrible time this past year and helping them get back on their feet is a good idea, but singling out just a few restaurants smacks of favoritism.

That’s unfortunate because it will give rise to the suspicion of a quid pro quo. It would be far better to coordinate with one of the business-growth associations in Geauga and publish a complete list of all restaurants in the county that wish to have their name listed. Surely all Geauga restaurants could use this kind of help.

Last, having the Grendell seal of approval via the park district might not be exactly what a restaurant wants.

Dave Partington
Munson Township

Thank You, Ed Worso

I first met Ed Worso, director of our Geauga County library system, when he joined the League of Women Voters of Geauga County. I was already very impressed with his knowledge, plans and accomplishments for our libraries, and was pleased that he felt he could also help our League.

In short order, he rounded up several  new members who promptly began to revitalize our League, which now has a web page and has started several new programs regarding voter education.

I was disappointed to see Ed has resigned as director and thank him for his efforts, both for our League and our library system. Here’s wishing him well and great success in his future endeavors.

Rosemary Balazs
Chester Township

Shocked

Regarding the article, “Chester Township Becomes Second Amendment Sanctuary,” on the front page of the Chesterland New on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, we were shocked at the article. How did this happen? No information was given about the process that was used to come up with this “symbolic step.” We weren’t asked our opinion, so who voted for this and when was the vote? Why weren’t the people of the township involved in this process? Who can we contact to get the answers to these questions?

Jeanie Antonacci
Chester Township