Mrs B is using this site as a remembrance of her late husband, Robert, and to promote his idea of roller skating. Her personal life
is not exposed; however, stories about select skating events are shared.

Robert firmly believed the session skater should be accommodated. His work to provide family entertainment was not taken lighly. He had vision and understood in order to keep skaters coming, they needed a challenge. Therefore, he was very supportive of the competitive skating and the skate test programs.

Balancing the number of professional teachers on staff as well as time allotted for practice and lessons was part of his design to keep skaters interested in the sport. Skater safety was always foremost.

The pipe organ, his favorite instrument. It provided the full sound of a band and is a quality families enjoy. Its music is timeless.

Robert resisted using popular music due to its unique set of crowd control problems. In addition, he wanted to offer the public music they couldn't get just any place thus keeping The Oaks a special place.