
Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Masonic Lodge gave away several bicycles to Risco and Bernie students as a part of the Bikes for Book programs sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Missouri.
Risco third grade student Makenna Kellum was one of several students to received a free bike from the Bernie Masonic Lodge.
"We will be giving away bicycles to the Risco Public Schools and the Bernie Public Schools as part of the Bikes for Book program," stated David Gasser, Master at the Bernie Masonic Lodge. "The program is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Missouri."
• to increase student reading and comprehension skills
• to recognize positive student achievements
• to provide an attainable goal, with life enhancing results
Students are invited to participate in the program, and each time they read an age appropriate book, their name will go into the drawing; the more they read, the better their chances of earning a bike and safety helmet, which will be presented before the school closes for the summer.

Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Masonic Lodge gave away several bicycles to Risco and Bernie students as a part of the Bikes for Book programs sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Missouri.
Risco second grade student Pailey Archie was one of several students to received a free bike from the Bernie Masonic Lodge.
"We will be giving away bicycles to the Risco Public Schools and the Bernie Public Schools as part of the Bikes for Book program," stated David Gasser, Master at the Bernie Masonic Lodge. "The program is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Missouri."
• to increase student reading and comprehension skills
• to recognize positive student achievements
• to provide an attainable goal, with life enhancing results
Students are invited to participate in the program, and each time they read an age appropriate book, their name will go into the drawing; the more they read, the better their chances of earning a bike and safety helmet, which will be presented before the school closes for the summer.
Shown in the photo are Pailey Archie with principal Brandon Blankenship and Reading Teacher Jen Garris.

Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Masonic Lodge gave away several bicycles to Risco and Bernie students as a part of the Bikes for Book programs sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Missouri.
Risco first grade student Orlando Nolasco was one of several students to received a free bike from the Bernie Masonic Lodge.
"We will be giving away bicycles to the Risco Public Schools and the Bernie Public Schools as part of the Bikes for Book program," stated David Gasser, Master at the Bernie Masonic Lodge. "The program is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Missouri."
• to increase student reading and comprehension skills
• to recognize positive student achievements
• to provide an attainable goal, with life enhancing results
Students are invited to participate in the program, and each time they read an age appropriate book, their name will go into the drawing; the more they read, the better their chances of earning a bike and safety helmet, which will be presented before the school closes for the summer.

Bernie, Missouri - Surprise! The Bernie Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a "You've Been Flocked!" fundraiser from June 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017. These awesome pink flamingos will nest in your yeard for 2 - 4 days.
A trained technician will remove the flock for just $10.
For only $15 donation a trained technician will remove the flock and relocate the flock to a friend of your choice.
For $20 donation a trained technician will remove the flock, relocate to a friend of your choice, and insurance will protect you from future flockings.
If you are unable to donate at this time contact our team of flocking experts to remove the birds at no cost.
To arrange a flocking, flocking removal, or for flamingo flocking insurance contact Paige Williams at (573) 421--1396.
Your generous donation supports the Bernie Chamber of Commerce events and will also benefit your city!

Bernie, Missouri - The 64th Annual Miss Bernie was held on Saturday evening in the Bernie School Cafeteria. Junior Miss Bernie is Landri Baker.
She is the daughter of Bub and Lisa Baker.
First Alternate is Mallory Rodgers. Daughter of Myra Rodgers and Josh Rodgers.
Second Alternate is Macie Botsch. She is the daughter of Brad Botsch and Tracy Botsch.
Miss Congeniality is Lilly Bridges. She is the daughter of Jimmy and Darla Bridges.
Pictured from left to right is Macie Botsch, Landri Baker, and Mallory Rodgers. Lilly Bridges was not available for photo.
Photo courtesy of Norman Swafford Photography in Bernie.