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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2005-02-16, Page 5Long time Pizza Train owner hands over his apron to Egmondville restaurateur By Jason Middleton Expositor Staff Long-time Seaforth fast food restaurant, Pizza Train is under new management as its former owner "Pizza Bob" hangs up his apron. "It's been in the works for a while," said Pizza Train owner Ross Chisholm, of Egmondville. "It hasn't been an overnight thing or a last minute thing." "I guess it was time. Twenty six years is long enough. It was time," said former Pizza Train owner Bob Fisher, of Egmondville. After Fisher began to lose his sight a few years ago when he was diagnosed with a condition called central retinal vein occlusion, he became unable to run Pizza Train as well as he thought it should be run. "An opportunity arrived. So we thought about it and we did it," said Fisher. Chisholm is also the owner of the Farmer's Dell Drive - In Restaurant, in Brucefield, as well as Phylly's Food Service, a mobile food trailer which caters to special events and fairs. On Jan. 31, Chisholm took over the Goderich Street West business and said that he's going to add a Visa and debit machine, add more variety to his menu and offer slices of pizza. Chisholm said that he is now offering fresh cut french fries. "I think it's pretty much going to stay the same," Chisholm said. "I mean everybody's used to Bob's pizza and I'm going to change that." Another question Chisholm has been asked is if he plans on opening the store on Sundays. He said that he plans on keeping the hours the same, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and closed Sunday. Chisholm said that taking over Pizza Train is a big Jason Middleton photo At left, Egmondville restaurateur Ross Chisholm recently took over Pizza Train from long time owner Bob Fisher, of Egmondville. responsibility. "Definitely it's big shoes to fill," said Chisholm. When the business began, in the building which housed a Texaco gas station and Datsun dealership, it was known as Pizza Express but had to change names because its then owner did not register the name of small chain of pizza shops. Soon after, Fisher bought the Seaforth franchise and it has kept the name ever since. Over the years, Fisher said, they have added seating, expanded the products offered at the restaurant and started catering events. Although some things have changed, Fisher said the recipe for his pizza crust has only undergone a few minor tweaks over the years. "I think we must have done a pretty good job or we wouldn't have been there 26 years," Fisher said, adding that consistency and quality are two important things he always stressed at Pizza Train. In his years in the Seaforth area, Fisher has supported many groups and volunteers on several committees including the economic development committee, Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee and with the Egmondville United Church. "If the community supports you, you should support the community," he said. Fisher also has been involved in Seaforth's Business Improvement Association but now he will not be able to be a part in that group anymore because he is not a part of a business. "Unless they change their bylaws, 1 won't be able to," he said. Now that he has sold the business, Fisher said that he would like to stay active in the business community maybe helping advise people and help store owners. One of the more rewarding aspects of owning Pizza Train, Fisher said, was being able to say he has served three or four generations of families at the restaurant. "It's kind of neat," he said. And, while he might not be making pizzas anymore, Fisher said that his nickname "Pizza Bob" is something he'll always cherish. "If you have a nickname you have a friend, don't you?" Fisher joked. Downtown Seaforth feels good for new business By Clint Haggart News -Record Staff After almost two years in Clinton, Dale Dunn, a.k.a. Dr. Feelgood, is moving his House Of Fun to Seaforth. The House Of Fun opened at its new location, 60 Main St., Seaforth, last Wednesday. While looking for a viable do'ntown storefront, Dunn said he went to Seaforth on a Former Stedmans storefront ideal location for local dollar store By .lason Middleton Expositor Staff Store manager Rashid Abdul said that he is excited about the move into the former Stedmans department store location. Abdul said that with l'nusual Finds closed and Stedmans gone that people in ton were looking for a place to huv some of their day-to- day items. "We understand that people need dollar stuff plus they still need the discount stuff too." said Adul, who also manages the Mitchell location of Dollar Haven. Last month. Stedmans closed their doors after long- time owners Dave and Michelle Deighton moved to Nleaford to manage that town's franchise of the department store. The Nigger location will allow Dollar Haven to expand their selection and offer more variety in products offered. Dollar Haven has been selling Stationery. housewares and toys in Seaforth for the past two years. number of occasions at different times of the day and different days of the week. At the Seaforth location, he noted that the post office is only two doors away and Main Street has a Targe variety of stores. Most people will pass his store everyday on their way to the post office. "It seems like a typical, old-fashioned town and there is a good variety of business," said Dunn, adding business is all in one central location. Dr. Feelgood's House Of Fun buys, sells and trades quality used movies on DVD and VHS; music on CD and cassette; both modern and retro video games and systems; and a selection of used electronics. Dunn added he also carries nostalgic and collectible memorabilia. Dr. Feelgood noted that he desires to fill a need in the market. He sells classic movies and music, which will pique the memories of many people. Most of the classic material is not available on most store shelves anymore, he added. "I'm trying to fill that little niche." According to Dunn, he only deals with with used merchandise in new quality. For more information about Dr. Feelgood's House Of Fun, call 955-2125. 1+1 Government Gouvernement of Canada du Canada Important Notice to Employers Need summer help? Hire a student! The Summer Career Placements initiative, a key element of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, provides wage subsidies to help employers hire students for 6 to 16 weeks during the summer. Private, public and not-for-profit employers are invited to submit their application by: Friday, April 1, 2005 This initiative aims to provide students with work experience related to their field of study. Applications will be assessed based on the eligibility criteria, regional and local priorities, the quality of the work experience offered, as well as budget availability. To apply or to find out more about this initiative, please contact the nearest Human Resource Centre of Canada or call 1 800 935-5555. Or visit www.youth.gc.ca and click on Employers. Cal lac 'a THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Feb. 16. 2005-5 Do you have a photo opportunity? 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