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Heritage Steam Show a crowd pleaser in Paisley

Rows and rows of tractors

(L) Bruce County Warden & Saugeen Shores Mayor Mike Smith, Don McCullough of the Heritage Association, PC Candidate Bill Walker, Pete Dobson President of Bruce County Heritage Association, Arran-Elderslie Mayor Paul Eagleson and MP Larry Miller (with granddaughter)

Seeing the grounds in comfort

The 18th annual Heritage Steam Show was held at the Paisley Heritage farm on August 19 - 21. 

Although the attendance record appeared to be donw only slightly, the grounds were filled with trailers and campers while daily visitors numbered in the many hundreds.

Antique steam tractor

Bob Corp of Port Elgin displays the model steam engine that he built

Junior tractor pull was popular with the young set

Antique toy display by David Bendell of Collingwood attracted 'children' of all ages

Bruce County's Queen of the Furrow Jeanette Hamell of Tara

Myrna Hewitson with Jade

Pets were allowed on the grounds this year but will not be next year. Myrna Hewitson however, solved the problem by having her pet, Jade, travel in comfort.  The 11-year-old Jade has a seat-belt but makes no effort to leave the comfort of her stroller.

Antique steam shovel

The three day event had its wind-up on Sunday, August 21 and plans are already under way for next year.

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Sunday, August 21, 2011