Bill and Mary Davidson and Anne Jabalee (The Kitchen Witch)

I stopped by the Kitchen Witch and found Bill Davidson there delivering coffee to his daughter, Ann Jabalee, a 2 p.m. tradition he has kept for many years. Mary Davidson (whose role has been so important to the success of this much-loved Bridgewater shop) was there as well and I was pleased to present them with a copy of the Members’ Statement I read in the Nova Scotia Legislature recognizing their contribution to our community.

Monday, February 24, 2025
The Honourable Becky Druhan:

Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the many small businesses that bring vitality and charm to beautiful Lunenburg West, from cozy coffee shops and bakeries – like Weagles, the Ploughman’s Lunch, and Fancy Pants Cafe – to longstanding family-owned shops.

These businesses are core economic and social elements of our community, and today I want to take the opportunity to feature two examples.

The Kitchen Witch, a beloved family-owned business in Bridgewater, offers unique, high-quality giftware. Remarkably, at age 88, owner Bill Davidson continues to keep the books and bring coffee to his daughter, Ann Jabalee, and their team every day at 2:00 p.m. sharp – a cherished tradition for 37 years.

Our community is also enriched by King Street Shoes and Darlene Rhodenizer – proud owner since 2013 – who brings knowledge and passion for the footwear industry. From quality wool socks to sandals, shoes, boots, handbags, and more, King Street Shoes has it all. Darlene and her team go above and beyond to ensure customers find the perfect fit and leave the store with a smile.

I call on all those in the House to join me in thanking all our small business owners and their hard-working employees for their contributions to our communities.