We always joke that Mr. Bill's most exciting ride at the Magic Kingdom is "It's a Small World", which by the way has just re-opened after a rehab. Wimpy Bill always takes a ride....just about all the excitement he can take concerning rides. Mrs. G. and granddaughters will arrive soon, we do look forward to seeing them all, especially how much they have grown. Even little Lena, more daring than Mr. Bill. He states he never was much for rides, since he suffers from claustrophobia, it is understandable.
Yes, it is a "Small World!" Bruce Ozga formerly of Baltic and now Dean of Admissions for Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts School here in Florida, contacted me, he and his family would be visiting Disney World in the very near future. Definitely must see Bruce. I always enjoy seeing young people (older as well), that have left the confines of the small town, setting out to experience what the world has to offer, making their mark as they go. I am definitely a believer in the measure of one's success, "It's not what you gather, but what you scatter."
Ironically, this is not the first time I have spoken with Bruce, last year, a young Cast Member at my location, was experiencing Disney's College Program, had paperwork she needed completed. In questioning her, I found out she attended Johnson & Wales here in Florida. Upon further investigation, I mentioned that Bruce Ozga was a former resident of my town, grew up with my sons and had frequented our restaurant for many years. Wide-eyed she announced, he is my Dean of Admissions and needs the paperwork. "Yes, it is a Small World"! I am always amused by the number of times, I speak or meet people who is some way, shape or form, have some connection back to the little Town of Sprague, as well as Fred's News!
Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to meet with another College Program Cast Member originally from Baltic, Adam St. Germain. His location was at Le Cellier in the Canadian Pavilion at Epcot. Mr. Bill's diagnosis of cancer, his treatments, hospitalization for gallbladder and surgery, kind of put many things on my to do list, on hold. Hopefully his surgery on February 4th will reveal his bladder cancer free. With Spring fast approaching he is "chaffing at the bit, ready to conquer whatever is thrown his way"!! The good Lord willing, he will be able to. In the mean time, we look forward to seeing old friends and their families as they head to the warmer southern climate, a nice break from the cold and dreariness of the Winter months.
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