Local Briefs, Thursday, March 13

38th annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for Saturday

MARYVILLE, Mo. — This year’s World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which is down to 76 feet, will start at the corner of Third and Market streets at approximately 3:17 p.m. on Saturday, March 15.

According to a news release, the free parade will proceed north on Market Street until it disperses. Organized by Burny’s Sports Bar & Upper Deck, the parade is open to anyone who wishes to enter and show off his or her Irish spirit. There are no entry fees or prizes.

This year’s Grand Marshal is Chris and Lori Burns and Family. This year’s parade queen is Kylee Stockton, who will ride in the parade. Parade committee members include: Mark and Stacey Allen, parade founders, and the Burnses, owners of Burny’s.

To register a parade entry, contact the bar at 660-562-9901 or 816-390-0994 or by email at [email protected].

Missouri Department of Conservation to host April hunter education course at NTS

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation is planning to host two hunter education courses, one in an all-online format and another in a blended format.

According to a news release, the all-online format course may be completed by Missouri residents age 16 years and older. It consists of an online course and requires a fee to be paid to the online course provider. It requires the passing of a final exam, but has no skills portion.

The blended format has two parts, a knowledge portion and skills portion. It may be completed by Missouri residents age 11 years and older. This course requires participants to complete a four-hour skills session that includes a multiple choice final exam and a hands-on demonstration of skills learned.

The blended format course will be held April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northwest Technical School at Maryville High School, located at 1515 S. Munn Ave., in Maryville.

For more information to visit mdc.mo.gov.

Adwell family sets up memorial fund

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Adwell family has set up a memorial fund to assist the family of Darrin Adwell, who died unexpectedly on Feb. 17. To donate, contact the Southern Bank.

Spoofhound senior named All-Conference Scholar Bowl

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville High School senior Carson Sterling was named an MEC Scholar Bowl All-Conference Honoree for scoring 18.3 points per game during this year’s season.