THOSE participating in the marathon, mainly young people,skated in straight fronts and snake lines as well as singly and as couples. (Photos by Art Hanson)

LEFT – DEBBIE DOMEIER, 2025 S. Bridge, and Tim Nelson,New Ulm Mobile Village, spin around the floor at Izzy-Dorry’s Rink in New Ulm during the roller skating marathon for muscular distrophy Monday. About 75 skaters participated in the 12-hour marathon sponsored by the Be Square 4-H Club of Sibley County.

About 60 persons skated for the full 12 hours with only 15-minute breaks every hour and two half-hour breaks for lunch and dinner. Izzy Faerber, rink owner, estimated about $2,500 to $3,000 would be collected. (Photo by Art Hanson)