Skateboarders Donate More Money For Park

Summerville skateboarders brought the Town of Summerville another check to go toward the planned skateboard park Monday, and are now offering a new fundraiser to help build the park.

The check brings the group's total raised to $1,652.

Bill Ridenour, owner of Inland Surf & Skate Shop, along with skaters Preston Caliguri, Clay Moeller and Dave Watkins presented a check for $1000 to the mayor and town council.

Watkins and his employer, , hosted a July 21 fundraiser that raised $937. Eric Price, managing partner of Montreux, decided to make it an even $1,000 and donated the balance. 

To help continue raising money, Ridenour is offering engraved bricks, which will be displayed in the new skatepark. Each brick is $50. Stop by Inland Skate Shop at 1103 Bacons Bridge Road or call Ridenour at 843-693-7105 for details.