October 2022

Robert Eugene Groff

Robert Eugene Groff, 65, died October 15, 2022, at Russell Regional Hospital, Russell, Kansas. He was born November 9, 1956, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Albert and Dolores (Dawson) Groff.

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Clarence “Buteh” Dreiling

A Memorial Mass for Clarence “Butch” Dreiling will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the All Saints Catholic Church in Holdrege, Nebraska, with Father Jay Buhman as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery at Holdrege with Military Honors provided Vi

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Lee and North Lead Tiger Women at Midwest Fall Classic

Fort Hays State Women’s Golf finished 12th as a team at the Midwest Fall Classic hosted by Northwest Missouri State University at Mozingo Lake Golf Course in Maryville, Mo. (Oct. 17-18). Shauna Lee and Aliyah North led the Tigers, tying for 22nd individually with totals of 166. Lee posted the best round of any Tiger for the week with a 5-over par 77 on day two of the tournament. She had two birdies in the tournament and had one of the tournament’s four eagles, carding a three on a 462-yard par five on the second day. She improved 12 strokes in the second round after an 89 to start the tournament.

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Options October events provide therapy and support for victims and survivors of DV

Sunday afternoon, Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services hosted Paint the Town Purple, an art therapy initiative to help express the emotions behind domestic violence. With October representing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Options has held events throughout the past few weeks to help connect with individuals who have experienced or been affected by domestic violence.

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Big 12 games keep coming down to the wire

Just about every game in the Big 12 this season has come down to the final minutes. Of the 17 so far, 12 have been decided by 10 points or fewer. Nine games have been decided by one possession and three in overtime. Iowa State has lost four times by a combined 14 points. TCU and Kansas State are still unbeaten in Big 12. They have combined to win four one-possession games. The Horned Frogs and Wildcats play each other on Saturday.

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