Joy and Ken Hedderson purchased what is now J & K Roadside Convenience in 2000.
They have since built on an addition for storage of stock, and also completed other
renovations. Initially, they were franchised through Lewisporte Wholesale. Now they are
with Kwik Way, offering their own weekly sales that are advertised through Facebook. I
sat down with Joy earlier this week to discuss their business, enjoying coffee and
homemade cookies while chatting about changes in their business since they first took
over eighteen years ago.
Joy often works behind the cash at J&K, offering friendly smiles and conversation to all
her customers. They sell groceries, hardware, lotto, tobacco and gas—it’s the only gas
station from L’Anse aux Meadows to St. Lunaire-Griquet. Joy noted she loves working at
the store to meet people and interact with the public. She said, “I enjoy getting up every
morning and going to the store. It’s nice to be out there meeting people. At least you’re
not bored!” The store has raised quite a lot of money for the local fire brigade as well,
hosting a weekly 50/50 draw since 2008.
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| Joy Hedderson behind the cash at J & K Roadside Convenience |
In 2016, the Heddersons opened Beachy Cove Cabins in Straitsview. They have two
cabins, each with two bedrooms with queen-sized beds, as well as internet and all the
amenities one would need while travelling. Joy gave me a tour of the beautiful spaces,
and I appreciated the wood paneling and hardwood floor throughout. They’ve had two
busy summers with the cabins and have high hopes for the future. Please visit their
website and have a closer look: https://www.beachycovecabins.ca.
J&K Roadside Convenience is a great family-run business and I highly recommend
anyone to check them out. Thanks, Joy!
Kayla Carroll
Coordinator
Vinland Futures Research and Development Corporation
www.vinlandfutures.ca
@vinlandfutures
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