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: 10/26/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
October 26, 2023
1. VOLLEYBALL Gladwin defeated Harrison, Farwell and Shepherd to finish a repeat run in the Jack Pine Conference – Midland Daily News
2. VOLLEYBALL Coldwater and Division 3 honorable mention Bronson earned wins over Division 4 No. 7 Battle Creek St. Philip at the Coldwater Mini, while Division 4 top-ranked Adrian Lenawee Christian topped Coldwater and Bronson also defeated Adrian High – Coldwater Daily Reporter
3. VOLLEYBALL Traverse City Central swept Traverse City West in their Dig Pink match – Up North Live
4. VOLLEYBALL Cheboygan swept Pellston in their Volley for a Cure match – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5. VOLLEYBALL Linden swept Clio in a Flint Metro League crossover – WJRT
6. VOLLEYBALL Benzie Central earned wins over Manton and Mesick – Traverse City Record-Eagle
7. VOLLEYBALL Cadillac finished league play with a sweep of Petoskey – Cadillac News
8. VOLLEYBALL Pentwater closed its regular season with a 3-1 win over Marion – Ludington Daily News