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100 more Ches-A-Rena skates discovered during dismantling

Emily Balser
By Emily Balser
1 Min Read May 1, 2018 | 7 years Ago
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If you missed your chance to get a pair of the historic Ches-A-Rena roller skates in March then you're in luck.

Another 100 pairs were uncovered as crews dismantled the inside of the former roller rink and the property developer has donated them to the Cheswick Volunteer Fire Company.

The fire company will be selling them for donations on Wednesday in front of the Anytime Fitness gym in the Cheswick Plaza. The sale will coincide with the gym's grand opening celebration.

“We're very thankful that we can partner with the Anytime Fitness and the owner of the shopping center for the betterment of the community,” said fire Chief Rick Franks. “We all try to work together.”

Franks said the limit will be two pairs of skates per person to ensure everyone gets a chance to have a pair if they want them.

“We're going to try to spread it around a little bit,” he said.

Emily Balser is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach her at 724-226-4680, emilybalser@tribweb.com or on Twitter @emilybalser.

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Emily Balser is a Tribune-Review staff reporter. You can contact Emily at 412-871-2369, emilybalser@tribweb.com or via Twitter .

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Who: Cheswick Volunteer Fire Company

What: Selling Ches-A-Rena skates for donations

When: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday

Where: Anytime Fitness, 1312 Pittsburgh St.

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