Sisters Act celebrates America

Sisters' youngsters performed in a patriotic Sisters Act.

In a tribute to America, the ninth annual Sisters Act produced some great entertainment and raised some money for good causes Saturday, March 9, at Sisters High School.

Six months after the attacks of September 11, the audience and performers began the evening with a presentation of the flag to the familiar Johnny Cash recording about loving America. Peggy Tehan followed with a beautiful rendition of "Proud to be an American," accompanied by four young flag wavers.

Emcee Kelly Powell then led a moment of silence in memory of the victims of terrorism.

His daughter Ocean joined him as co-emcee and Melvin Herberger worked in a few humorous quips while handing out door prizes.

The annual talent show is a fundraiser for Good Samaritan Ministries based in Gresham, Oregon.

The final tally is not yet complete, according to chairwoman Theresa Slavkovsky, but she said ticket sales brought in approximately $2,400, along with about $250 from refreshments. Figaro's Pizza donated 10 percent of its sales Saturday to the fund as well.

About 650 people attended this year's event. The Aid Association of Lutherans Branch 9212 contributed $800 directly to this year's targeted beneficiary, the Bevo Academy located in Mombasa, Kenya.

Bevo Academy has grown from a school for 15 orphans held on a veranda of a home in 1996 to a school building that houses 120 students, including 40 orphans and 22 students who have only one parent today.

"There is no free public education in most of the region, so Good Samaritan Ministries supports schools as a focus in its work," said Slavkovsky.

"As the school grows there is need of more space, so $5,000 is needed to buy 1/3 of an acre in Mombasa," she said.

A portion of the funds also goes to help support to scholarships at the high school.

The talents displayed for the evening ranged from the riveting drill routine by Crook County High School's National Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corp (NJROTC) to the Kolb Family's dance medley set to American pop tunes.

A number of school district faculty joined the act, albeit some more recognizable, and talented, than others. The jury is still out on who Kelly Powell's dance partner really was.

"It was a success because of the efforts of the talents in the community volunteering their time and talent," said Slavkovsky.

Slavkovsky hinted that since next year is the 10th anniversary the theme may encompass all the countries of the world and include some memorable acts from the past.

To contribute call 549-1149.