Linked Up: Generations of Calls
July 9, 2013
By Geoff Kimmerly
Second Half editor
Father Ralph Burr recently finished his 50th season as an MHSAA official at 76 years old. His daughter Jackie has worked with him for 20 seasons, and son Jeff has served alongside Dad various times over the last 36 years.
Add in another son and grandson, and the family has officiated a combined 142 years in the Muskegon area.
Grand Rapids' WZZM tells the story of the Burrs, focusing especially on Ralph and his other contributions including the care-taking of Muskegon's Sheldon Field.
Click for the WZZM story on the Burrs and watch below if your browser allows for Flash playback. Also, see the report done earlier this season by the Muskegon Chronicle.
PHOTO: Members of the Burr family pose during the MHSAA Officials Awards & Alumni Banquet in May including current MHSAA officials Jackie Burr, (to her left) Ralph Burr and (on far right) Jeff Burr.
Today in the MHSAA: 4/16/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
April 16, 2025
1. GIRLS LACROSSE Saginaw Heritage scored a team-record 21 goals in a win over Lapeer – Saginaw News
2. GIRLS SOCCER Dearborn remained undefeated in league play with a 3-0 win over Livonia Stevenson – Dearborn Press & Guide
3. GIRLS LACROSSE Davison relied on goalie Emma Dalton in getting past Dow/Midland 7-5 – Flint Journal
4. GIRLS SOCCER Macomb Lutheran North scored late to earn a 1-1 draw with Jackson Lumen Christi – Jackson Citizen Patriot
5. GIRLS SOCCER Laingsburg shut out Dansville 4-0 – Lansing State Journal
6. SOFTBALL Jackson Lumen Christi scored a combined 39 runs in a sweep of Riverview Gabriel Richard – Jackson Citizen Patriot
Also of note …
FOOTBALL Lansing Catholic coach Jim Baker stepped down after leading the Cougars to the 2021 Division 6 championship and runner-up finish this past season – Lansing State Journal