Advertisement When a worker shortage closed her favorite restaurant's dining room, this retiree stepped in to help Updated: 7:14 AM EST Nov 30, 2021 When the dining room of an Ohio great-grandmother's favorite restaurant closed because of staffing shortages, she grabbed an apron without hesitation."I was here opening day and have been a regular," Bonnie August, 81, told CNN, at the Culver's restaurant in Findlay. "I have my favorites as far as custard, I think we all do.