Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) today announced the hiring of Kristen Tate Luther to serve as a legislative assistant at his Bradford office. A lifelong resident of Bradford, Luther previously served as advancement director at St. Bernard Elementary/Middle School and as executive director of the United Way of the Bradford Area. “Kristen brings with her a great deal of knowledge and experience, but her commitment to our community is equally impressive,” Causer said. “Her love of our region and dedication to helping others will certainly be an asset to my office and to the people of Cameron, McKean and Potter counties. I’m very happy to welcome her to our office.” Luther said she is looking forward to this new opportunity to serve the community by helping to address people’s concerns and working together to improve the area for current and future generations. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor, and can be reached by calling 814-362-4400. Follow legislat...

Albert Einstein paid a visit to St. Bernard School on Monday. At least in the form of homage paid by Connor Brien, a fifth grade student. Connor not only found it fun to dress as Albert Einstein, he enjoyed finding out more about the inventor and how life today wouldn’t be quite the same without his genius. Dressing as famous historical figures was the main focus of the first official day of Catholic Schools Week. Also making appearances were Amelia Earhart, Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Neil Armstrong, Helen Keller, Princess Diana, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mr. Fred Rogers, Mahatma Gandhi and General Dwight D. Eisenhower just to name a few. Catholic Schools Week is a week-long celebration highlighting the importance of catholic education and its impact on the success of students. St. Bernard is so proud of its accomplishments and its students. For additional information or to answer any questions, please contact Kristen Luther, Advancemen...

A planning committee meeting for the 2nd annual Bradford Central Christian Alumni Reunion will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7:00PM. The meeting will be held in the St. Bernard School Cafeteria, 450 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA. All alumni are welcome to attend. Reunion activities will be scheduled for the weekend of August 10th-12th and will include activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the West Washington Street campus and the senior class of 1962-63, the first to graduate from Bradford Central Christian High School. Alumni are encouraged to update their contact information by sending a short message to gomaroon@gmail.com . Information on the weekend events will be distributed soon. Any questions may be directed to the email address or by contacting Kris Tate Luther at St. Bernard School, 814-368-5302. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 was a step back in time for the students and staff of St. Bernard Elementary/Middle School. The activities for the day centered on the decade of the 1950’s. Students in poodle skirts, leather jackets, pony tails and slicked back hair, danced the afternoon away to Elvis, Fats Domino and many others at a “sock hop” held in the gym. The week which celebrates the impact and importance of Catholic Education is celebrated nationally. The national theme, “Faith. Academics. Service”, is brought to life through activities and special events adopted by schools across the United States. St. Bernard’s Elementary/Middle School has programs for students Preschool through 8th grade. Children of all denominations are welcome. Registration for the 2012-2013 school year runs March 12th through the 16th, 8:30AM – 3:00PM. More information can be found at www.stbernardschool.net .

Father Raymond Gramata, Pastor of St. Bernard Parish and Kimberly Mooney, Principal of St. Bernard Elementary/Middle School has announced Kristen Tate Luther will join the organization serving as Advancement Director. As Advancement Director, Luther will manage fundraising, marketing, alumni and recruitment efforts for the school. The new position is funded through the generosity of the Bradford Central Christian Charitable Trust, established for the specific purpose of supporting Catholic Education in the Bradford community. Luther, an alumna of St. Bernard’s and Bradford Central Christian, is a graduate of Mercyhurst College earning a Bachelor Degree in Business Management. A native of Bradford and a lifelong supporter of Catholic Education, Luther and her husband, Rich are parishioners of St. Bernard Church. Their children attend St. Bernard Elementary/Middle School. Luther is a 10 year member of the St. Bernard School Advisory Committee, YWCA of Bradford Female Leadership Recipient...

Many of the Sisters of St. Joseph were in Bradford Sunday as part of their continuing yearlong celebration of their 150th anniversary of serving the Erie Diocese. A Mass celebrated by Father Leo Gallina, pastor of St. Bernard's Church, was followed by a reception in the parish center. The sisters are visiting communities in which they ministered throughout the years to reconnect with the people they served. Pictured, left, Kristen Tate Luther poses with Sister Mary Rachael McGuire, one of the most beloved teachers at Bradford Central Christian High School. Pictured, below, the reception honoring the sisters hosted by the St. Bernard's Catholic Women's Club. Personal note: When you hear me enunciate "our" (instead of pronouncing it like "are") that's because of Sister Rachel. ("because" of Sister Rachel, not "becuz")

The YWCA of Bradford held its 13th Annual Leader Luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Pictured are Outstanding Leaders Kristen Tate Luther and her daughter Lauren; Mariann Kahle and her daughter Lauryn; and Cathy Zapel with her daughter, Youong Leader Katie Zapel. ( I tried to get Donna Tate and Emma Sherwin in the picture, too, but I kept losing them. ) To listen to the introductions and the speeches, click on each woman's name: Mariann Kahle Kristen Tate Luther Katie Zapel Kris, Katie and Marianne with YWCA Executive Director Amy Pierce.