Chester Skateland roller rink closes after nearly 5 decades as community gathers for final skate

Chester Skateland roller rink closes after nearly 5 decades as community gathers for final skate

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. Hundreds packed Chester Skateland for one final skate night on Tuesday, marking the end of nearly five decades for a roller rink that became a cornerstone of the community.The rink opened in 1979 and was run by the founding family for 48 years."My father ran it. He was the mean man that made everyone follow the rules. My mother was the person that pacified everybody," said Cindy Schrader, a member of the founding family.…