Li'TL Pokey in the 2005 Nordic Fest parade
True to the loving way they've been caring for the Pokey Pete legacy for many years, the following news release comes from the Decorah Lions:
The
Decorah Lions are working on preserving the legacy of the Pokey Pete train
ride.
The
old train engine is in need of updating, as well as the train cars.
A
replacement tractor has been donated to the Lions, and the process to have
appearance modifications made have
begun.
Along
with improvements to the train, the Lions are interested in making other
changes to enhance the Pokey Pete experience for children, parents and
grandparents.
One
hope is to be able to collect photos of Pokey Pete and the many happy riders
through the years, and assemble a photographic timeline, to be displayed at the
Lions’ Nordic Fest booth.
The
Lions are appealing to the public, asking for such photos to be submitted to
the Lions (understanding that they may be used as part of this display). The
Decorah Lions will make copies of the photos and originals will be returned to
the person submitting them.
Photos
can be submitted to any Decorah Lions Club member, dropped off at the Hawkeye
Stages office or emailed to steve at hawkeye stages dot com.
