If you are going to put a new chain on just cut the old one off with bolt cutters. When you get the new one put it on with the link in it and have a shop rivet it. They may charge you $10 to do it.
Hey Mandie, Ive heard a lot a good things about you. I hope you are all right and if there is anyway I can help you out let me know. Look forward to actually talking to you at one of the get togethers.