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Virginia Bell Obituary | Sep 21, 2024 | Hamburg, MI
Bell, Virginia (Gates)
Age 76, was called home to her Lord on September 21, 2024. Born 1948 in Lansing, Michigan, graduated from Michigan State University (BS: Physical Education, MA: Secondary Education) and Eastern Michigan University (Ed.D.- Educational Leadership).
Ginny’s love of children and animals was the base for her lifework. She began her teaching career in the Williamston Community Schools and later in the Ann Arbor Public Schools. During her Ann Arbor career, she taught at Tappan & Forsythe Middle School and Roberto Clemente Development Center. She also served the school district as a Health and Physical Education Curriculum Coordinator, Huron High School Class Principal, and Burns Park Elementary School Principal. In addition to her educational career, she previously held directorships with the Arizona Humane Society and the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Ginny was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church and served various Presbyterian churches in many roles. She served as an Elder at Lumen Christi Presbyterian (Illinois), Norcross Presbyterian (Georgia), and First Presbyterian (Ann Arbor, MI). Ginny also served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, Mission Chair, and Moderator of Presbyterian Women at First Presbyterian, Ann Arbor. She participated in several mission trips and the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage, Spain.
Community service included previously serving on the Board of Directors for Friends In Deed, an inter-faith non-profit organization that serves the needy, and to several local elementary schools and the Hamburg library with the READ (Reading Education Assistance Dog) program.
Ginny was married to Brian Bell and he survives her. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Gates.
Cremation has taken place with the final rest at the First Presbyterian Garden, Ann Arbor. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 PM Monday September 30th, at 1432 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Presbyterian Women Scholarship Fund or Resident Ministers Fund, First Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor, or Friends In Deed, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
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A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday.
Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in the start of the spring game.
“Thankful for game days with Hokie Nation and for the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech first responders whose quick actions safely returned today’s parachuter to the ground without injury,” the university said.
The name of the skydiver wasn’t released.
“Our primary focus remains on their well-being,” Virginia Tech officials said in a statement. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders, event staff, and medical personnel for their swift, coordinated and professional response.”
Video footage showed the skydiver’s parachute landing between the “C” and the “H” on the Virginia Tech lettering on top of the scoreboard before first responders rescued him.
CBS News has reached out to the Blacksburg Fire Department for details on the incident.
A much cleaner performance carried Clemson baseball on Friday, as it answered the previous night’s loss with a 5-1 win over No. 9 Virginia.
Michael Sharman set the tone from the start. He kept Virginia off balance all night, working eight innings while giving up just a single run. There weren’t many free passes, and he consistently pitched ahead, which allowed him to stay in control deep into the game. Hayden Simmerson wrapped things up in the ninth without any trouble.
At the plate, Nate Savoie was the difference. He delivered two home runs, including a go-ahead shot later in the game that put Clemson in front for good. His first long ball gave the Tigers an early edge, and he finished with three RBIs on the night.
Virginia managed to pull even midway through, but Clemson quickly responded. The offense strung together quality at-bats, with Bryce Clavon driving in a run and Luke Gaffney continuing his strong weekend with multiple hits. The Tigers created more separation late, adding another run after working a bases-loaded situation.
Clemson moves to 25-15 overall and 6-11 in conference play with the win. The series now comes down to Saturday’s matchup in Charlottesville.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A car crashed into the patio at Murphy’s Irish Pub on the Oceanfront on Friday night.
Virginia Beach medics arrived at the scene around 7:54 p.m. at Murphy’s Irish Pub and found several victims, according to police. All were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to very severe.
Medics are still on the scene, according to News 3’s team onsite.
This is an active scene and an ongoing investigation; News 3’s team will continue providing updates.
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