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: 8/16/22
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 16, 2022
1. GIRLS GOLF Brighton bested Rockford in a playoff to finish first at the Lober Classic with a 340 – Traverse City Record-Eagle
2. GIRLS TENNIS Negaunee opened with a 7-1 win over West Iron County; Negaunee was second in Upper Peninsula Division 1 and West Iron second in UPD2 last season – Marquette Mining Journal
3. BOYS TENNIS Fowlerville won the opening Livingston County quad led by top singles player Lucas Anderson – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
4. BOYS TENNIS Big Rapids was first and Ludington second at the Ludington Invitational – Ludington Daily News
5. GIRLS GOLF Saline finished second among 20 teams at the East Jackson team scramble – Saline Post
6. GIRLS GOLF Stevensville Lakeshore edged Edwardsburg in a season-opening match – Niles Daily Star