Thanks all, issue resolved, a Dremel cutoff wheel was used. Feel free to post any other ideas for historical puposes.
Raymond
That was the 3rd set since I got the bike.

Did 2 things when I got back to Chicago, bought a wheel and a complete set of bearings, spacer, etc.. The wheel I got from another Valk rider that replaced his with fancy chrome so I only paid about 50% of what the dealer was asking.