New Scaratings

Karen Ruhlig, who played SHOWDOWN as BETTE for the Kzoo Krew at Fletcher's, died yesterday evening in a car crash in Kalamazoo County. She was 54 years old.
Karen joined the Fletcher's team a couple of years ago and immediately earned a spot as our go-to-girl for answers on theatre, literature, history, Broadway and many other topics. She was instrumental in Fletcher's winning the 2009 McCarthy Cup and 2009 Sandbag tournaments, as well as in the 2011 McCarthy Cup.
Quiet and private, she recuited several Kzoo Krew players to join her in the new-to-the-area Team Trivia when a local MC, in a newspaper feature, compared Buzztime players to being little better than trained monkeys that were once shot into space. The following night, Karen anchored the "Space Monkeys" to its first of many wins in Team Trivia. She was to lead her team once again on Saturday in the Team Trivia Quarterly tournament.
She is survived by two aunts in Florida and her teammates.
She will be missed.

Condolences from Hillbillyville.

Up until a few days ago when I graduated from Western Michigan University, I had played Showdown and Playback at Fletcher's for about 3 years, and got to know Karen during that time. Aside from being a sweet lady, she was one of the most energetic and enthusiastic NTN players I've seen. She will be missed.

Condolences to my pals down in the 'Zoo...I wish I could be there.

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JOE, Fletcher's Pub, Kalamazoo, MI

Sorry to hear this... it's always tough to lose a friend. You're a tough group up there and I'm sure she was an excellent player.

Sincerest condolences to her family and to the K'zoo Krew on your loss.

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Anon
"He may seem like Mr. Rogers but a dark spirit lies beneath."

Our hearts at Mad River go out to you and to her family. We know what it's like to lose a team member and friend. BETTE will be missed.
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Very sorry to read this.

Sorry to hear this. My condolences to her friends and family.