By Carolyn M. Shaw, LCol (ret’d)

One of the great things about living along the shoreline in Nova Scotia is being able to enjoy the intoxicating aroma of salt in the air combined with the unforgettable perfume of the beach rose, which flowers throughout the summer and autumn months. I recently moved back to the small community of Cottage Cove and inherited a large hedge of these roses. Years ago, at my request, my father had planted a line of rose bushes to make a hedge along the front of the property. They had been dutifully planted, however had grown for years without a gardener’s attentive hand. As there was a tremendous amount of dead wood in the hedge, I decided it was time to prune these rose bushes.

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Annapolis County Branch, serves all of Annapolis County, including all the communities along the Fundy Shore, from Parker’s Cove to East Margaret(s)ville. Services include a weekly Mental Health Support Group for those suffering from depression, anxiety and other mental disorders...

The CMHA provides the much acclaimed “Changing Minds” program on mental health education?

By Peggy Weatherson

In early summer, a welcomed sight along Shore Road is the fluttering by of butterflies. Attracted to the wonderful variety of wild-flowers that decorate our roadsides, butterflies often travel greater distances to summer in our area than many tourists. Yet in this age of information, there remains significant gaps in our knowledge of butterflies in this region. But that is about to change and you can help!

by Barbara Hogan

In 1957 the Shore Road between Hillsburn and Parker’s Cove was an un-paved thoroughfare. Those who wished to visit Granville Ferry crossed Parker Mountain by traveling up the gravel road which crossed the creek and climbed out of the hollow by the Parker’s Cove wharf – eventually passing behind the old Baptist church on the hill.

Mr. Wilbur Robinson lived to the east of the Parker’s Cove wharf, just up the Shore Road toward Young’s Cove, and that year he decided to build a General Store directly across the street from his residence. It didn’t take too long for Wilbur to realize that running a store wasn’t his cup of tea, but Wilbur’s son David R.W. Robinson had just returned home from Mount Allison University and thought he would try his hand at the General Store business. The younger Robinson discovered that this idea of buying and selling was something he enjoyed and would like to pursue. David was always one to enjoy a stimulating conversation and meeting people, and as a result it wouldn’t be long before the locals began to congregate to talk about the local happenings and enjoy an evening of socializing. A deacon’s bench was put in place to aid in solving some of the worlds’ problems.

The little country store became well established, and as the fishing trade grew in the area the Captains would buy their supplies for the week. Gas tanks were installed with a fancy Texaco sign, and now the local trucks didn’t need to cross the mountain road to fuel up. As the business grew some of the locals would work there – among them Lloyd Weir and Buddy Clayton. Having someone else to mind the store allowed David time to go in search of a business deal – and most evenings when he returned his truck would be loaded with the deal of the day. Soon the country store needed more room and an addition was built.