Mountain View Memorial Park

Tragedy struck the USC-Salkehatchie baseball team when shortstop/third baseman Parker Neff collapsed on the field while preparing for practice Friday March 29 in Allendale. Neff, 21, later died at Allendale County Hospital.A native of Travelers Rest, Neff recently earned the starting short stop position and was reportedly hitting .280 in the 3-hole and accounted for six doubles, three triples, three home runs and 17 RBI’s.“The USC Salkehatchie family is devastated by the death of Indian baseball player Parker Neff on Friday,” said a statement posted on social media from the university. “We hold his family in our thoughts and prayers.”Funeral services for Neff were held Wednesday April 3 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Greer followed by a private burial in Mountain View Memorial Park. Neff was one of three students in the University of South Carolina system to pass tragically in recent weeks.The following is an excerpt from USC-Salkehatchie Baseball Coach Bubba Dorman’s remarks made during a candlelight vigil held last Monday evening on the baseball field. The vigil was organized by Neff’s teammates in his memory:“We would like you to join us as we take a few moments to honor and remember a truly wonderful young man, a son, a brother, a sweetheart, a friend, and a teammate, who we lost yesterday. Parker Stewart Neff, number 13, passed away yesterday and his departure leaves an enormous hole in our hearts, life and especially in this baseball team.Parker graduated from Traveler’s Rest High School in 2016. He attended North Greenville University and USC Upstate prior to transferring to USC Salkehatchie this past fall to pursue his dream of playing collegiate baseball. He started the year as a third baseman but several weeks ago he became our everyday SS and our 3-hole hitter! He was hitting .280 with a .414 OB%. He had 6 doubles, 3 triples, 3 homeruns and 17 RBI. Parker had made tremendous strides as a player in a short period of time here @ USC Salkehatchie.To give you some idea...

Interested organizations should Email Carol McNally at cmercmcnally@gmail.com for a grant application.  Completed applications must be emailed or postmarked by Friday, June 28, 2019. Completed applications sent via U-S mail should be addressed to the Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain-Swannanoa, P.O. Box 491, Black Mountain, NC 28711, Attn: Carol McNally. Inviting all Bridge players Whether you're a "lapsed" duplicate player or an enthusiastic social player, please consider visiting our Duplicate Bridge group down at Lake Tomahawk Tuesday evenings. To learn more, call Roger at 828-200-2539. Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry needs  A current list of needs at the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry: canned corn, canned pork and beans, canned red kidney beans, canned mixed vegetables, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, deodorant, and men’s jeans. Monetary donations designated to food are also welcome (send to P.O.  Box 235). Drop off items at 101 N. Ridgeway Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711. Celebrate Recovery meetings Are you or someone you know struggling with anger, codependency, eating disorder, love & relationship addiction, abuse, alcohol, drug of other forms of addiction? Celebrate Recovery, which meets every Tuesday evening at Mountain View Church on 2221 North Fork-Right Fork, features inspiring teaching and testimonies of God’s healing power by our family in recovery. Meetings begin at 6:15 p.m. with a free meal, before worship, testimony, or lessons begin at 7 p.m. Small groups take place at 8:00 p.m. for open share and 12-Step studies,before dessert is served at 9 p.m. Free child care is available. For more information contact Connie at 669-1981 or Jea...

Mountain View Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory in Lakewood celebrates Hanshik on Saturday, April 6 with a range of free activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, the community is invited to place the names of loved ones on prayer cards, enjoy traditional Korean music, dancing, ribbons and drumming, and complimentary refreshments. The first 150 visitors will also receive a gift.Based on the traditional Korean holiday, Hanshik is celebrated each year on the 105th day after the winter solstice. The ancient holiday welcomes warmer weather and allows families a chance to reunite and celebrate all loved ones and their ancestors who came before them. Nowadays on Hanshik, families visit their ancestral tombs to spruce up and hold memorial services.Mountain View Memorial Park is located at 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Related...