Troy Elbert posted this picture from the early days of the Elbert’s Skating Rink. Pictured are N.C. and Leona Bennett. The middle couple is Eddie and Pauline Elbert. Troy is not sure who the third couple is.
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Judy Elbert
Debbie Pittzenbarger and Shelley Fales demonstrate “skating low,” a skill necessary to compete in The Limbo contests.
A lot of people were made sad on Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, when a construction crew began tearing down the old Elbert’s Skating Rink.
Perkins Dozing and Hauling out of Lock Springs did the work and said it would take about two weeks to demolish the building and remove all the debris.
Judy Elbert said the building, located on south Highway 13, had been an icon through the years, though it had been used only for storage lately.
Edward Elbert (Judy’s father-in-law) and N.C. Bennett were partners in the building of the roller rink. N.C. was the contractor, and it was built in 1964. Mr. Elbert and Mr. Bennett ran it together for five years. Mr. Bennett eventually lost interest, so Mr. Elbert bought his share. Mr. Elbert ran the roller rink until he passed away in 1975. After that, his wife Margaret Pauline ran it for the next two years. Carl and LaJoy Abbs leased and renovated the skating rink in 1977.
After that, Bonnie Lowe had a video business in the building for a number of years. That was the last time the building was rented out.