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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Who was the best girls track and field athlete in the Cheboygan area for 2025? Vote here!
CHEBOYGAN – Track and field season is over, but it's not too late to acknowledge some of the best athletes in the Cheboygan area from this past spring. With track season now complete, here's a chance to vote on who you think was the top high school girls athlete in the area during the 2025 campaign. Advertisement TESSA LAKE: Daily Tribune softball player of the year Tessa Lake delivered all-around consistency SEAN POSTULA: Postula earns all-state baseball honorable mention nod; Chiefs make all-NSC teams ALL-AREA SOFTBALL TEAM: Here's who made the Cheboygan Daily Tribune's 2025 all-area softball dream team The poll opens on Monday morning and closes at 11 p.m. on Wednesday. Here's a look at the nominees: Joyce Ormsbee, Cheboygan – It was an impressive senior season for Ormsbee, who qualified for the state finals with a second-place finish in the shot put. She also earned second in the shot put and fourth in the discus at the Northern Shores Conference meet. Advertisement Estella Redding, Cheboygan – Broke out with a strong freshman campaign, taking third in the 400 at regional. She also placed fourth in the same event at the NSC meet. Mary Myshock, Inland Lakes – Captured a regional title in the 100 hurdles and was a pivotal leg in the Bulldogs' state-qualifying 4X100 and 4X200 relay teams. Chloe Robinson, Inland Lakes – Had a big season in the high jump, qualifying for state by taking second at regional, while also winning the Ski Valley title in the same event. Robinson was one of the key legs in I-L's 4X100 and 4X200 relay teams. Kaylee Taglauer, Inland Lakes – Established herself as one of the fastest athletes in the area, finishing second in the 200 at the regional and Ski Valley meets. She was also a member of the 4X100 and 4X200 relay teams that qualified for state. Advertisement Elizabeth Furman, Inland Lakes – Finished as the best distance runner in the Cheboygan area, winning a regional title in the 1600 and a Ski Valley crown in the 3200. Maya Shimel, Onaway – Recorded a solid freshman season in the hurdle events, which featured third-place finishes in the 300 hurdles at the regional and Ski Valley finals. Inland Lakes 1600-meter regional champion Elizabeth Furman is one of the nominees for the Cheboygan area's top girls track and field athlete during the 2025 season. Contact sports editor Jared Greenleaf at jgreenleaf@ Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter @sportsCDT This article originally appeared on Cheboygan Daily Tribune: Vote for Cheboygan area's top 2025 girls track and field athlete
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
With Micoff instructing, Cheboygan women's golf clinic receives impressive turnout
CHEBOYGAN – Indian River's Jon Micoff has been holding golf clinics in Cheboygan for many years. When the Cheboygan Golf & Country Club hosted the first-ever Northern Michigan Women's Open a year ago, he noticed something. Advertisement 'It seemed like last year there was a lot of interest in women's golf,' Micoff said. 'I just wanted to kind of provide them something and get them going in the right direction.' LAKE IS SOFTBALL POY: Daily Tribune softball player of the year Tessa Lake delivered all-around consistency 2025 ALL-AREA SOFTBALL TEAM: Here's who made the Cheboygan Daily Tribune's 2025 all-area softball dream team With the help of those in charge of Cheboygan Golf & Country Club and women's players in the area, Micoff conducted a women's golf clinic over the past few weeks. Last Friday, Micoff held the final session of the clinic, which focused on putting and golf etiquette, as he worked with and instructed golfers on the practice greens. Advertisement 'It's been fun,' Micoff said. 'We've had (female participants) from, 'This is my first golf experience, period', or 'I've played the last 30 years with my husband on Wednesdays forever'. There's a wide range of golfers as far as skill level and experience. It's not really been challenging, you just work with them one by one, each case is each case.' Cheboygan-area women's golfers look on at four-time Northern Michigan Open champion Jon Micoff, who goes through putting instructions at a women's golf clinic held at the Cheboygan Golf & Country Club on Friday, June 27. While the course was closed to local golfers on Friday because of poor weather conditions in recent days, thankfully Micoff and those present got in one more productive session on the practice green. From the beginning until Friday's final evening, Micoff instructed players on different facets of the game, including irons, driving, chipping, putting and club grip. Advertisement For the four-time N.M. Open champion, it was a great experience from the start. 'Just seeing whoever you're working with find some enjoyment and seeing them have some success and be happy – that makes me feel good,' Micoff said. 'A lot of ladies come to this clinic, they can't chip very well or they're not hitting their irons, so if I can straighten them out a little bit and get them going, and they experience excitement or they're just happy that stuff's going good, and that makes me feel good. 'You can see a lot of improvement with a lot of them, not as much with some of them, but not everybody is at the same speed. The more they play and the more they think about the things we talk about during these sessions, the better they're going to get.' Cheboygan-area women's golfers go through a putting drill while instructor Jon Micoff looks on during the final session of a women's golf clinic at the Cheboygan Golf & Country Club on Friday, June 27. Though Friday's turnout wasn't as big as previous sessions, the clinic saw at least 30 women who have participated since it began. With the success of the women's clinic, Micoff said he hopes to conduct another one this summer, in addition to other clinics he'll be hosting. Advertisement BEST GIRLS TRACK ATHLETE? VOTE HERE: Who was the best girls track and field athlete in the Cheboygan area for 2025? Vote here! For someone in his 13th year of holding golf clinics in Cheboygan, Micoff's always been a fan of giving back to the golf community. 'It's food for your soul,' Micoff said. 'There's a lot of enjoyment on my part seeing them improve and get better, and hit a golf shot and smile. I can't thank (Cheboygan Golf & Country Club manager Olwyn Hancock) and Tara (Vancil) enough for their help. They've been huge in getting the word out there that these clinics are going on. They're a big part of this.' Contact sports editor Jared Greenleaf at jgreenleaf@ Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter @sportsCDT This article originally appeared on Cheboygan Daily Tribune: Indian River's Jon Micoff holds women's golf clinic in Cheboygan
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
JJ Spaun family: Who is wife Melody Means Spaun, children and parents? All on US Open winner
JJ Spaun came from behind to pip the likes of Sam Burns and Adam Scott to win the 2025 US Open golf championship on Sunday at Oakmont Country Club. Spaun managed to cover up his six shots off the lead to claw back his way into winning the title. The 34-year-old entered the final round, playing alongside Viktor Hovland. Sam Burns and Adam Scott were in the final group, with Burns holding a one-shot lead entering the final round. Here is a look at JJ Spaun's family: JJ Spaun is the son of John and Dollie Spaun. He grew up with his family in San Dimas in Los Angeles, County, California. His mother, Dollie Spaun, is of Mexican & Filipino descent and worked as an office manager while the golfer's father, John Spaun, has worked as a hospital administrator, according to the Daily Tribune. According to a 2018 article in the Columbus Dispatch, Spaun's parents were both golfers. Spaun married Melody Means Spaun in 2019. The couple met through friends in California and live together in Scottsdale, Arizona. She didn't know much about golf when they met, but became a big part of his career. The couple has two daughters Emerson and Violet. According to his Instagram page, Emerson was born on her mother's birthday in 2020. Violet was born in 2023 just days before Spaun played in the Travelers Championship.
Gulf Insider
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Insider
FrancoFilm Festival 2025 Opens With A Dazzling Celebration
The red carpet rolled out, the spotlights beamed, and the spirit of cinema lit up Dana Mall as the FrancoFilm Festival – Bahrain 2025 made its grand entrance on Sunday night at EPIX Cinemas. Now in its third edition, this cultural celebration brought together filmmakers, diplomats, cinema lovers, and storytellers from across continents – all united by a common language: cinema en français. Under the patronage of H.E. Éric Giraud-Telme, the French Ambassador to Bahrain, the event wasn't just a film festival – it was a symphony of cultures, hosted in collaboration with 12 Francophone embassies including Armenia, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Switzerland, Tunisia, and Vietnam. 'This is more than just a showcase of films – it's a celebration of the creative soul of Francophone nations,' said Ambassador Giraud-Telme, speaking to the Daily Tribune. 'It's about invention, diversity, and shared stories that connect us all.' A special premiere screening of the epic 'Le Comte de Monte-Cristo', a 2024 adaptation by Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte, based on Alexandre Dumas' legendary tale of revenge and redemption. For the first time ever, Bahraini audiences were treated to this cinematic gem on the big screen. But the night wasn't only about the movies – it was also about building bridges through film. Ambassador Giraud-Telme noted, 'France and Bahrain are working hand-in-hand in the cinema industry. Just a few months ago, we co-launched the 48-Hour Film Challenge during the Bahrain Film Festival – a symbol of our strong and growing partnership.' Adding her voice to the evening, Martine S. Kindt, Consul of Belgium in Manama, reflected on the vibrant interest in Francophone storytelling: 'We have so many types of filmmakers across our countries, but what stands out here is the genuine curiosity and appreciation the Bahraini people have for French culture and cinematic diversity.' With its blend of classic storytelling and fresh global perspectives, the FrancoFilm Festival is more than just a film screening – it's a cultural rendezvous, an invitation to see the world through different lenses, and a celebration of connection through the art of festival will continue until 22-May with more screenings and events open to the public. Also read: LMRA Inspections Lead To Deportation Of 167 Workers And Detention Of 14 Violators
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cheboygan schools could face extended year if ice storm legislation doesn't pass
CHEBOYGAN — Cheboygan Area Schools could have their school year extended until the third week of June if a piece of legislation doesn't pass, according to Superintendent Spencer Byrd. Cheboygan Area Schools faced repeated school closures this winter. In addition to the typical snow days, East Elementary School closed for multiple days in February after an unidentified odor led to headaches and other symptoms for teachers and students at the school. After an ice storm swept the region in late March, the district saw another extended closure, with all schools shuttered from March 31-April 9. Classes resumed in the district on Thursday, April 10. More: Parents air concerns about carbon dioxide levels at Cheboygan's East Elementary School More: 'A generational storm': Northern Michigan ice storm was worst in over 100 years In total, the district used nine snow days, and then used an additional eight days following the ice storm. East Elementary School added three additional closures of its own. State Sen. John Damoose and State Rep. Cam Cavitt both filed separate bills designed to address the issue of school closures related to the ice storm with slight variations. Both aimed to offer forgiveness for days out of school while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of Emergency was in effect. Cavitt's House Bill 4345 has been moving forward and is expected to be voted on by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 6, Byrd told the Daily Tribune. In Michigan, schools are expected to have 180 days of student instruction. Up to six days can be forgiven for any reason, whether it be power outages, inclement weather or illness. After those six days, schools can request three additional days off, which must be approved by the state superintendent. Even before the ice storm, Cheboygan Area Schools had used up their nine days. Due to the closures at East Elementary School, two more days will need to be made up, Byrd said. One of those days has already been made up, and the other day will need to be added to the end of the calendar. It will be a professional development day for staff that students will not need to attend. According to MCL — 388.1701, a day of professional development can count toward pupil instruction, up to 38 hours total. For a professional development day to count as a day of pupil instruction, at least five hours of instructional work must be given to the staff. More: Northern Michigan schools hope state forgives days taken off for ice storm Subscribe: Get unlimited access to our local coverage That still leaves the question of the days the district was closed due to the ice storm. Damoose met with local superintendents on Monday, May 5 to discuss House Bill 4345, Byrd told the Daily Tribune in an email. Byrd added that it looks like there is a lot of support for the bill. If approved, individual school boards will need to vote on whether they would like to have the additional days off waived, or if they'd prefer to extend the school year for more instruction. The last day of school for Cheboygan is currently scheduled for June 6. — Contact reporter Karly Graham at kgraham@ Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @KarlyGrahamJrn. This article originally appeared on Cheboygan Daily Tribune: Cheboygan schools could face extended school year if ice storm legislation doesn't pass
