June 2017 VOL. 49, NO. 6

www.keenagernews.org BRINGING NEWS TO SENIORS SINCE 1969 Meals on Wheels: Delivering More than Nutrition Mandy Hamilton SENIOR FEATURE EDITOR Serving More Than Just Great Food Getting proper nutrition can be challenging, but it poses an PAGE 2 even bigger threat to seniors who are unable to prepare their HEALTHY LIVING own food. Catholic Charities Do I have to eat Meals on Wheels and Home differently as I age? Delivered Meals programs help PAGES 6 - 7 homebound seniors in Cook and Lake counties fight food JUNE insecurity by providing nutritious meals five days a week. More BIRTHSTONE: than 3,000 seniors count on Pearl Catholic Charities and their FLOWER: army of volunteers to deliver the Rose meals that enable them to live 6/14 Flag Day independently in their homes. 6/18 Father’s Day Catholic Charities Slayton Goodman delivers meal to Victoria Manolis 6/20 Summer Solstice continued on PAGE 8

SENIOR NUTRITION Reflections from the Editor Everyday ‘Happy Meals’ Happy Summer, Keenager is also answering your Readers! This month we are questions about nutrition in Diego Estebanez focusing on something that our new healthcare column, COMMUNICATIONS INTERN is important for everyone: on pages 6 and 7. eating healthy. It’s definitely Thank you to everyone Eating healthy doesn’t mean not always easy, but making who has shared their stories losing good taste. There are healthy choices for your body about how Catholic Charities hundreds of delicious recipes pays off physically, mentally, has helped them. They are seniors can try to improve both and emotionally. inspiring! Read about how health and not sacrifice a great We’re sharing some our adoption program has dinner. practical tips and resources impacted readers on pages It’s very important for seniors for senior nutrition. If you 10 and 11. Please keep to have a diet that is well- need help with food, there sharing your stories with us; balanced, rich in protein, and low are many programs available send them in by August 1 to in calories. Every person’s diet to you. See pages 8 and 9 for be entered to win our prize should be determined by a doctor Catholic Charities nutrition package (details page 11)! A senior enjoying a nutritious meal at programs. Access Health Mandy Hamilton Accolade Adult Day Care Continued on PAGE 9 TEXT OVER 2 June 2017 SENIOR FEATURE Serving More than Great Food EDITOR Mandy Hamilton Mary Ellen Kastenholz VOLUNTEER EDITORIAL BOARD Rev. Msgr. Michael M. Boland Robert Boyd Janet Bernico At 90 years young, George Kristine Kappel Sharko knows a thing or two Roberta Magurany about nutrition and great Anthony Spalla Angela Taylor food. For 40 years he was in Kindle Wilfinger the restaurant business (the Keenager News is a free monthly average life of a restaurant is publication mailed to persons aged 5-8 years) beginning in 1956 55 and older by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, with the original location of a non-profit organization. Sharko’s West at 6301 W. 63rd EDITORIAL OFFICE Street followed by Sharko’s 721 North LaSalle Street, 2nd Floor East at 79th and Western. Two Chicago, IL 60654-3503 more restaurants opened in Phone (312) 655-7425 the suburbs: Sharko’s Villa For subscriptions, changes of address, deletions, contributions, questions, Park and Jerry Sharko’s in Lisle. George (RIGHT) and his brother Jerry at the original restaurant, about 1958 or comments, please write or call our Today, George’s nephew Brian editorial office, or e-mail the changes to us. Contents may be printed in operates Sharko’s BBQ in Products door-to-door and George had cleaned and killed their entirety with proper credit given. Naperville. through home demonstrations. chickens and delivered meat to Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. George is the third oldest The product line included customers driving his father’s Copyright 2017 by Catholic Charities of six children of Lithuanian spices, cosmetics, salves, 1932 Studebaker – at the age of of the Archdiocese of Chicago. descent. His oldest sister, appliances and more. The 12! ADVERTISING POLICY the late Sr. Maurita was with brothers experienced great George had also worked Advertisements appearing in the the order of the Sisters of St. success and decided to cleaning a neighborhood Keenager News cannot be construed as being an endorsement by Casimir. His remaining siblings open their own private label saloon and caddying at Cog Keenager News or its members. are now 80 and older. His business, Sharko Products. Hill, often carrying double Advertisers and their agencies assume liability for all of the content brother Gregory still runs a The cosmetic line, Mary Jean bags. His years of hard work, of advertisements printed and are Cosmetics, was named after determination, and belief to responsible for any claims that may catering business in Phoenix, arise from their advertising. Keenager Arizona. George was married both their wives! In order to “smile, think positive and News reserves the right to reject any advertisements for 59 years to the late Virginia fill spices and house inventory, keep at it” from all his work it deems objectionable. Szpajer. They met at a St. the family bought a building in experience made it a great way CATHOLIC CHARITIES MISSION Patrick’s Day dance at Loyola the Midway Airport/Clearing to transition to the restaurant Catholic Charities fulfills the University in 1948 after one of neighborhood in the southwest business. “We didn’t know Church’s role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing his professor’s urged him to side of Chicago. Jerry and a thing about the restaurant compassionate, competent and talk to her! They married on George often went out for business but we thought we’d professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families February 11, 1950 and had five lunch and noticed that the give it a try!” he explains in the and communities based on children, 17 grandchildren and few restaurants in the area YouTube video Business Shark, the value and dignity of human life. 3 great grandchildren. “They were always very crowded. created by his granddaughter were truly an example of the They realized this was an Kristy Corcoran Wagner. His sacrament and Catholic values opportunity for them: instead mother agreed to help by of marriage for the rest of us,” of going out to customers, cooking in the kitchen and his daughter, Debbie Corcoran customers could come to hostessing. George began as testifies. them and the idea of opening a the bartender and went out YOUR COMMENTS Serving in the Navy during restaurant took hold! Their only to area businesses to invite ARE APPRECIATED WWII, George was discharged prior experience with food was people in, utilizing his great E-mail us at in July 1946. George joined his with their father’s butcher shop [email protected] brother Jerry selling Watkins in the Marquette Park area. continued on PAGE 12 www.keenagernews.org THE VOICE OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES June 2017 3 Transforming Chicago Youths’ Summers For many of us, summer is in fun, physical activities that a blessing. With kids out of promote healthy eating and school, we relish the slower The Voice of a healthy lifestyle. Catholic pace of life and take pleasure Charities also operates mobile in more outdoor activities. food trucks that travel directly But for families living in Catholic Charities to playlots and apartment troubled neighborhoods, complexes, reaching the most the start of summer can be Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland at-risk children who may not very worrisome. Parents Administrator, President, and CEO otherwise be connected to fear increasing violence and of Catholic Charities community programs. struggle to keep their children During the summer months, safe and engaged in activities Catholic Charities goal is to that can have a positive impact bring out the tremendous on their futures. Humboldt Park and other health, nutrition, employment strength and resilience Cardinal Cupich is neighborhoods on the north and social services to the west of young people living in spearheading the Archdiocese’s side of the city, Catholic side. communities plagued by gangs efforts to restore peace and Charities will continue our and violence. By showing bring hope to these partnership with the Chicago Catholic Charities opens youth how education leads neighborhoods. Catholic Housing Authority (CHA) in the to meaningful employment, Charities is pleased to be a part Family Works program, helping doors of possibility that providing youth with positive of his anti-violence initiatives, unemployed youth living in they may not have seen role models, feeding their and this summer we are public housing. As many as bodies with nutritious food redoubling our efforts to 200 youths aged 16-24 and before. There is a path and their minds with healthy provide safe alternatives to their families are provided with of success ahead for all alternatives, and giving them young people living in some case management services, job a safe space to develop hopes of the most violent areas of readiness training, mentoring, our young people... and dreams for the future, the city. Each day our staff and employment through One Catholic Charities opens doors encounters so many wonderful Summer Chicago. In the Back of the Yards/New of possibility that they may not kids in these communities, In the Austin neighborhood, City neighborhood, Catholic have seen before. There is a and we are truly blessed to Catholic Charities Peace Corner Charities was recently awarded path of success ahead for all help them capitalize on their Youth Center is a safe-haven a grant to provide a mentoring our young people – Catholic strengths. for youth looking for a safe program targeted to boys Charities is honored to help In Englewood and other place to play and learn. Youths in 8th-10th grade. The boys them find it! south side communities, enjoy a wide variety of activities will not only receive trained Catholic Charities will once including basketball, art and volunteer mentors, but they again partner with the City theatre classes, specialized and their families will also be The Voice of Charity of Chicago’s “One Summer job training, summer and connected to the wide array Chicago” to operate the year-round employment of social services offered by Join Rev. Monsignor Michael Summer Youth Employment opportunities, academic Catholic Charities. Boland every Tuesday morning Program. Approximately 350 tutoring, computer training, Throughout the city, Catholic for The Voice of Charity, a youth aged 16-24, will be connection to GED classes, Charities will be offering the discussion about social service placed in jobs with meaningful ACT preparation, and conflict- Summer Food Program, which issues in our community. work experiences, provided resolution support. provides breakfast and/or with mentors and role models, Also in the Austin lunch to thousands of children brought on field trips to neighborhood, Catholic who are at-risk for hunger. cultural institutions, and given Charities was recently gifted a Children receive one or two opportunities to reinforce a portion of the beautiful ABC meals per day throughout the AM 950 strong work ethic. Bank Building, which we will summer, as well as nutrition TUESDAYS • 9:30 A.M. In Uptown, Rogers Park, use to bring a host of mental education and engagement www.keenagernews.org TEXT OVER 4 June 2017 WORDS FOR THE SPIRIT Treating Our Bodies Words for the Spirit with Hospitality Father Charles T. Rubey The Irish are particularly my exasperation. This scene Founder and Director of the LOSS Program well known for their hospitality. reminds me of how important Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide On virtually all of my trips to food is in caring for others. Ireland, the first thing that my Food is an extremely vital relatives do whenever I enter part of daily life for all of us. their home is warm the tea Unfortunately, while we love programs exist today to help kettle for a hot cup of tea and to treat others with hospitality Eating healthy can seniors with low-incomes avoid pull out some freshly made in terms of meals, seniors living without proper nutrition. scones. The next thing to often shortchange themselves mean maintaining a Creating a healthy diet takes come out is a bottle of Irish when it comes to eating in a healthy style of living some ingenuity and doing whiskey to warm the cockles healthy fashion. It is especially for longer. some work preparing a menu. of my heart. This scene would a habit when there are seniors There are menus in various take place in each home of my eating alone or with just one newspapers that can help, in relatives. For the Irish, food is other person. The attitude is seniors who live on a small addition to some wonderful a sign of being welcomed into that if just one or two people pension or Social Security, books with menus and the family. are eating, there will only be a but skimping on meals is not directions on how to prepare I remember once being in small amount of food prepared, a proper way to save money. a tasty and most importantly – my mother’s home when she so much less thought goes Eating healthy can mean healthy – meal. Planning and was hosting a meal. A friend of into the meal. It could be just a maintaining a healthy style of cooking health meals can break hers was eating dinner and my sandwich and a drink. living for longer. up the humdrum of daily living. mother kept asking this friend However, everyone needs We hear stories about It takes creativity and thought if she wanted more potatoes. healthy food to retain a healthy seniors having to choose to prepare a healthy meal. The friend repeatedly said, lifestyle. Eating healthy for me between purchasing Seniors are valued members “No, thanks.” A few minutes means a meal of vegetables, medications or food, and there of our families, communities, later, my mother would ask meat, and a salad. It is are times when they choose and parishes. Seniors again and the friend continued important to know what you to spend their money on contribute much wisdom to the to say no. After a number of are eating and the benefits medications instead of food. world and it is very important times with the same scene, I of a well-balanced diet. It is Such a practice can be injurious seniors maintain their health. told the friend, “Please take common, especially among to one’s health and more costly Making simple choices to eat some potatoes so my mother seniors who live alone, to in the long run. Hopefully, healthier helps your physical will quit asking!” My mother skimp on meals as a way to there are other ways to manage state and in addition, will help was not too pleased with save money. There are many one’s limited resources. Many you feel happier and at peace!

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www.keenagernews.org 8 June 2017 FEATURE FEATURE June 2017 9 Delivering More Than Nutrition Everyday ‘Happy Meals’ continued from page 1 “I love all of the meals – the continued from page 1 as limit sugary drinks. They do not Salisbury steak, the baked have healthy nutrients that your body “Home Delivered Meals chicken, carrots, wild rice – it’s and based on their goals, sex, weight, needs. helps seniors to remain all good!” Florida Dozie Bonds height, and age. Health professionals Also, here are a few proteins that independent at home, and still said when she received her can help determine individual calorie are important to have in mind when get a nutritionally balanced meal. “It’s tasty and it helps and nutrition needs. cooking a healthy meal: meal. It also gives them the keep me in shape!” “Following a healthy balanced diet Omega 3 Fatty Acids reduces opportunity for a wellness can help elderly people to improve inflammation, which can cause heart check. It helps not only the quality of life by preventing the disease, cancer and arthritis. They can client, but the family of the For some people, we development of certain diseases and be found in flaxseeds and flaxseed client,” said Abigail Darr, might be the only managing chronic conditions, such oil, walnuts, canola oil, and different Senior Center Nutrition person they see some as high blood pressure and diabetes,” types of fish. Omega 3 supplements Coordinator at Catholic says Yuliya Gudkova, a Dietetic Intern can be beneficial too. Remember to Charities. days. Knocking on for Catholic Charities. “Healthy eating ask your doctor about vitamins and In order to receive home the door, asking them does not have to break the bank, and supplements before taking them, as delivered meals, seniors are you do not have to eliminate your some may interfere with medicines or assessed by caseworkers to how they’re doing, and favorite foods. Remember: eating affect medical conditions. determine if they are eligible giving them a meal in moderation allows you to enjoy The need for calcium increases as for the program. Seniors makes a difference. food without feeling the aftermath of MyPlate for seniors at ChooseMyPlate.gov/older-adults people age. One added benefit of calcium must be over the age of 60, Florida Dozie Bonds excited to receive her Salsibury steak from Slayton Goodman overeating.” is it helps lower blood pressure. It is homebound, and meet some MyPlate sections are a great resource gives for well balanced meals are: recommended that adults over 50 get at income requirements. they’re doing, and giving them and it’s personal.” for healthy meals. MyPlate encourages Include foods that are high in fiber, which least 1200 milligrams per day of calcium, Seniors receive a hot lunch, Slayton Goodman has a meal makes a difference.” Thanks to the hardworking a portion of all food groups (fruits, can prevent constipation and help keep you which is the equivalent of four cups of in addition to a cold food delivered meals with Catholic Muriel Benz, one of the staff and volunteers, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy). It is regular. Great sources of fiber are whole orange juice, dairy milk, or non-dairy milks package containing bread, Charities for more than a year, recipients of home delivered homebound seniors and their recommended for seniors to have 3 meals grains which include whole wheat bread, such as almond or soy. butter, and other snacks. The and witnesses firsthand the in Maine Township, said families find peace of mind, with 1-2 snacks daily. oatmeal, brown rice, bulgur, and other Low sodium can help reduce high blood meals are not only tasty, they difference the program makes that Meals on Wheels is a knowing they will be cared for “Healthy snacks should include portion cereals. Make half of your grains whole. pressure. Added table salt account for only are also healthy and meet in the lives of seniors. “It’s wonderful experience for with a nutritious meal and a of food that is less than a larger meal. Make half of your plate fruits and a small percent of sodium content in food. 1/3 of the recommended not only about the food – it’s her. “I receive a diverse and smiling face. “I turned 85 this Combine ingredients from 2 different food vegetables including variety of colors, Frozen, processed, and restaurant foods dietary allowances for seniors. about the encounter,” Slayton appetizing plate. The meals year, and I am so appreciative. groups in MyPlate,” Yuliya adds. “For such as broccoli, carrots, yellow peppers, are typically extremely high in sodium. Catholic Charities serves more said. “The interaction is always are all tasty and creative. It’s Before my mother passed, she example, eat apple with peanut butter, tomatoes, oranges, strawberries, and It’s good to have in mind for seniors with than 250,000 home delivered good. For some people, we even better that Slayton is so asked me ‘Whose going to yogurt with oats, nuts, or seeds, hummus others. Fruits and vegetables are great hypertension. meals annually – and all might be the only person that courteous and loving when he take care of you?’” Muriel now with carrots, or half a bagel, and whole sources of minerals and vitamins, as well All food and beverage choices matter, so are prepared daily by staff they see some days. Knocking comes. It makes a difference, answers with a smile, “Catholic grain toast with avocado.” as fiber. start marking small changes today to make members and volunteers! on the door, asking them how because we have a little chat, Charities.” A few other recommendations Yuliya Eat less of sweets and desserts, as well a big difference.

Catholic Charities Senior Nutrition Programs For more information: www.catholiccharities.net or (312) 655-7700 Senior Congregate Meals Home Delivered Meals/Meals on Wheels Senior Food and Nutrition Program (SFNP) Seniors Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program Adult Day Services Food Pantries Hot, tasty lunch prepared and served once Noon-time meals prepared and usually U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Provides coupons to low-income seniors Supervised day care and programming is Eight food pantries across Cook and Lake daily Monday thru Friday, in a Senior Center delivered by volunteers, for those who are supplemental food and nutrition program that can be exchanged for eligible food items provided in a pleasant, safe environment counties provide food to more than a quarter or restaurant for older adults who are homebound and unable to prepare their own administered by the Illinois Department of at farmer’s markets, roadside stands, and to help frail adults with socialization, million people every year. Some food pantries physically able to come to a specific site. food due to physical or mental difficulties. In Human Services (IDHS) for low-income community-supported agriculture programs. orientation, recreation, and health also serve as Emergency Assistance Centers. Serving days and times may vary. some programs an evening sack meal may Chicago residents who are 60 years and FOR MORE INFORMATION: monitoring. Centers are located in Chicago Days and hours open vary per location. FOR MORE INFORMATION: be included. older, providing monthly food packages as (773) 924-7043 and Oak Park. Periodic educational TO FIND PANTRY NEAREST YOU: Cook County: (847) 797-5353 FOR MORE INFORMATION: well as nutrition education. workshops are also offered for caregivers. (312) 655-7700 Lake County: (847) 782-4170 Cook County: (312) 655-7700 FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.catholiccharities.net Lake County: (847) 546-5733 (773) 523-5758 (312) 655-7700 www.keenagernews.org www.keenagernews.org 10 June 2017 100 YEARS A CENTURY OF HOPE Adoption & Maternity Services

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

(LEFT) Jim Werner, Tom Werner, and Jean Santoro (Werner) hold a photo of their parents in the room they dedicated to them at Catholic Charities. (RIGHT) A nun identified as Sr. Eulalia Soleau holds an 8 month old girl as the girl’s 2-year-old brother clasps Sister’s habit at St. Vincent’s Orphanage, 1960. “Even after a family was found for them, they stayed connected with us.” Jamie Lynn Ferguson someone else’s shoes and find Earlier this year, a room at the “We need to be able CATHOLIC CHARITIES ASSISTANT ways to be helpful to their needs,” Adoption and Maternity building DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS she said. was dedicated to Herman and to walk in someone Services offered include Marian Werner by their children Catholic Charities Maternity confidential counseling, medical Tom Werner, Jean Santoro else’s shoes and find and Adoption Services aid care, adoption planning, legal (Werner), and Jim Werner. Both ways to be helpful the needs of parents facing consultation, post-adoption Tom and Jean were adopted by unplanned pregnancies services, and search and reunion Herman and Marian through to their needs.” and also families seeking to services. In-person support Catholic Charities approximately adopt. This year, the program as well as a 24-hour hotline 60 years ago. Tom said the chosen.” celebrates 100 years and are offered free of charge to dedication and donation was “You feel different after you hundreds of thousands of lives expectant parents and their made to follow the example his find out you’re adopted,” Tom transformed. family members. parents set for them. said. “But I never felt different Norene Chesebro, Director Norene said there are “We came from a very middle- in a bad way after they told me of Maternity and Adoption “wonderful stories throughout class family, but they always that.” services, has been with Catholic the years” that she’s watched found ways to give back through Tom said he feels confident Charities for 24 years. Her unfold. money or time,” he said. “I giving to Catholic Charities vow is to empathize with all “We have people who were left learned from both my parents because not only has he experiences, whether it’s the at St. Vincent as infants and cared to lead by action instead of just witnessed its impact in his own birth mother making a selfless for by the Sisters; then, even after words.” life but also sees it throughout decision, or the adoptive a family was found for them, they When Tom’s parents told him Chicago. parents giving their home, stay connected with us for years,” he was adopted, they reinforced “It’s a chance to see work in family, and life to an adopted she said. what Catholic Charities reminds action,” he said. child. One of the more recent all of its adopted children: “You “We need to be able to walk in stories is of the Werner family. weren’t just born, you were Article reprinted from Catholic Charities Spirit Magazine, spring 2017 www.keenagernews.org 100 YEARS June 2017 11 A CENTURY OF HOPE Your Stories: Maternity & Adoption In our April issue, we featured Catholic Charities adoption services and the Sisters of Charity’s work at St. Vincent’s Orphanage! Our My husband and I had been married for 12 years and history inspired our readers to share their adoption stories. after consulting with many doctors, we were still hoping for a family. We were blessed with an answer to our payers through Catholic Charities. I don’t know if I can say Catholic Charities only helped me. The Daughters of Charity at St. Vincent’s Orphanage They gave my husband and me a daughter through adoption, welcomed my husband (deceased 6-16-1988) and I on two which is far beyond helping. They changed our lives forever. memorable, life changing, joyous occasions. First in 1963, We were blessed with a son, but were told not to have with an infant baby girl born January 18, and again in 1964 more children as I had a cesarean with many complications. with twin daughters born February 20. Wanting more children, we put our application in After each visit, a Sister of the Daughters of Charity took immediately for another child through Catholic Charities. We us to Catholic Charities Chapel to pray in thanksgiving for had a wonderful priest as our case worker. We at that time our beautiful gift from a birth mother who choose life for her only lived in a small 10x45 ft. mobile home and you had to baby. These fond memories and prayers of thanksgiving will assume that the baby would have its own room. My husband forever be held dear in my heart as we celebrate life. built an addition to our mobile and made a room. Because Thank you Sisters of Charity and Catholic Charities. we had a son, we knew it would be hard as other couples had Congratulations on your 100th Anniversary! no children. I called every month to our case worker and I think they - Rita Sisko really gave us a baby to get rid of those calls. 4 years and 8 months later, we got the call for our daughter. She is a devout Catholic woman now with two children I wish to tell you how St. Vincent’s has impacted my life. and teaches CCD classes. So, yes, Catholic Charities helped When I had my first child, a son, who was born in 1941, I was us and we are so blessed. There is no difference in love very young, and I was ill a lot. When he was ready to come between these two children. Thank you Catholic Charities for home, I was unable to take care of him, and someone at the your help. I am now 81, my husband 87, married 64 years, hospital asked me if I would like to let him be cared for at St. but it seems like yesterday we were blessed. 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She told me the nearest church, for where I lived, was St. Anselm’s on 61st and Michigan. I went there, and met the nuns who instructed and became a regular student. My Share your story by August 1 and be entered to win a Catholic son and I were both baptized in the Rectory, on December 7, Charities prize package, including a new Bunn coffee maker, 1941. Later that evening, I learned about Pearl Harbor. Catholic Charities 100th Anniversary coffee mugs, and more! I have been a parishioner of Holy Family Church for over Send to Keenager News, 721 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60654 50 years now, and still am thankful to St. Vincent’s. or call us at (312) 655-7425. - Sarah Stacker-Jones

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George and most of his 17 grandchildren celebrating Christmas Original restaurant, Sharko’s West (LEFT), and Sharko’s Villa Park (RIGHT)

continued from page 2 be grateful for what you have business especially noting that and be grateful to God,” is his My faith was always at the dining atmosphere is much marketing and sales skills. advice. the center of my life... more casual today, but really The rest became history as Today as a retired senior, good food is always important. they remodeled and expanded faith continues to be at the core Always be grateful for “The chain restaurants were several times along with of George’s life. “Religion is the what you have and be very domineering in the opening the other locations. most important thing I do…and 90’s and 2000’s,” he says, George’s faith played a I’m always wondering about grateful to God. “but there is a resurgence in significant role throughout what’s next!” In addition to the independent restaurant his life and years as a going to daily Mass and praying Other stories may be about category as well today, which is restauranteur. “My faith was the Rosary every day, retirement homecoming dances or special wonderful.” always at the center of my life, has allowed George more time school and family events. George’s favorite entrée is beginning with my parish, to spend with grandchildren Comments are also positively still the Rack of Lamb, with Nativity in Marquette Park, and great grandchildren! shared about the menu. béarnaise sauce and mint jelly continuing at St. Rita’s High Among some of his favorite Sharko’s restaurants may very along with a limestone salad School, including my tour memories, George ranks well have been the originator of that used to be served table in the Navy (served as an opening day at each of the “Family Style” all-you-can-eat side in the Gourmet Room altar boy at Mass everyday restaurants high on his list. dining which was very popular in Villa Park. Today his diet is shipboard) and also through He recalls that January 18th, at all the locations. They also simpler and cleaner with a lot graduation from Loyola 1956, people were waiting featured kugelis, a grated of fish and chicken. Cigars and University. In business, my faith for tables as they opened potato dish in honor of their alcohol are a thing of the past. was a constant companion in their first location, which is a Lithuanian heritage. A dining “My cardiologist for years has all efforts. We always supported restaurateur’s dream come option of which Sharko’s was been saying that I could have local church and community true. Being a part of so many quite proud of was serving these things when the Cubs functions, and nuns never paid people’s memories of bridal fresh fish that was flown in win the World Series, so Thank as a tribute to my sister!” he and baby showers, weddings, - requiring many trips to the You Cubs! I did have a treat last says. In living this out George baptisms, communion parties airport to pick it up! fall!” he laughs. learned to always be respectful at Sharko’s and hearing their George has noticed many and nice to people. “Always gratitude is very rewarding. changes in the restaurant

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