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: 12/6/21
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
December 6, 2021
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Parma Western earned a 44-30 win over reigning Division 3 champion Grass Lake – Jackson Citizen Patriot
2. HOCKEY Hartland defeated Calumet 4-1 to kick off an Upper Peninsula trip; the Eagles came back with a 4-1 win over Houghton on Saturday – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
3. BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING Battle Creek Lakeview was first and Portage Central second at the 74th Cereal Bowl Relays at Battle Creek Central – Battle Creek Enquirer
4. BOWLING Onsted’s Sydney Nichols and Adrian Madison’s Collin Hickman earned championships at Onsted’s Wildcat Blast-Off Tournament – Adrian Daily Telegram
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Chelsea earned a 57-49 road win over Freeland in a family-connected matchup played to honor late Falcons coach Tom Zolinski – Saginaw News
6. HOCKEY Midland Dow and Marquette tied 1-1; both teams are undefeated early this season – Midland Daily News
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Frankenmuth came back from a halftime deficit to defeat Saginaw Heritage 49-34 – Saginaw News
8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Midland Dow earned an impressive 63-34 win over Goodrich at the Ypsilanti Arbor Prep Icebreaker Showcase – Midland Daily News
9. HOCKEY Muskegon Mona Shores moved to 5-0 with a 5-4 overtime win over Byron Center – Local Sports Journal
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Saginaw Arthur Hill earned a significant early win over Flint Hamady, 40-29 – WJRT