The Rev. L.D Ervin, associate pastor of Mount Healthy United Methodist Church, led the group. Ervin is the author of the book, Step By Step, a biography of the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth.

"I talked to the residents about what it means to have faith and what it means to suffer,'' Ervin said.

Others in the group included his 10-year-old granddaughter, Jordan Davis, who sang "I Believe I Can Fly.''

Vocalist Frank Russell of the Chase Avenue Church of the Nazarene, sang "Close To Thee.''

Russell joined with vocalist and pianist Gloria Brinson of Morning Star Baptist Church and sang "Order My Steps.''

Ervin said the ministry team has focused on sharing the gospel and serving others regardless of the culture or denomination of the audience. The ministry team is under the direction of the Rev.Jocelyn Roper, pastor of the Mount Healthy United Methodist Church.

Orange alert

Fairfield Police Department Chief Mike Dickey said the department will continue to display an orange flag at the police headquarters on Dixie Highway to remind people that there is a real threat to this country.

"Dixie Highway is very well traveled, and we thought this would be an ideal place to remind people that there is a real threat that impacts each person in this country,'' Dickey said. "I have heard lots of comments about the orange flag. I even thought about the threat when I pulled into the driveway this morning.''

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge has declared the country is under orange alert status, the second highest level in the color-coded warning system.

"Everyone has a duty to be aware of their surroundings. If you see something that you feel is out of place or causes concern, do not hesitate to contact your local police department. Let us check it out. The police would rather go on 50 false alarms, than miss an opportunity to eliminate a hazard,'' Chief Dickey said.

Volunteer of year

For giving of her time in the Transcription Department at the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Dorothy Sefton has been named volunteer of the year.

The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired of Ohio honored her last month.

On Jeopardy

Lisa Cherry, 47, former resident of Fort Mitchell, will appear on the quiz show Jeopardy, at 7:30 p.m. today, on WCPO, Channel 9. Cherry now lives in Los Angeles.

Our kids: Reaches Eagle Scout rank

Robert Palmer, of Troop 810 sponsored by the Breiel Boulevard First Church of God, has achieved the Eagle Scout award, the highest rank of the Boy Scouts.

For his community service project, he created a Web site so that students in Middletown's Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program could access their geologic math problems from their homes.

The Middletown High School senior is the son of Virginia and Richard Palmer of Middletown. He plans to attend the School of Engineering at the University of Cincinnati next fall.

Three earn degrees

The following have earned degrees from their college or university:

Timothy Lucas received a degree from the University of Memphis, Tenn., Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He had earned a bachelor's degree from Miami University. The Milford High School graduate is the son of Jan and Gary Lucas of Milford.

Brian Jaymont earned a bachelor's degree in hotel, restaurant and institutional management at Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa. He will work in management with Marriott Hotels in Philadelphia. The Anderson High School graduate is the son of Barbara and John Jaymont of Anderson Township.

Lisette Bennett has earned a degree from the Boston University School of Medicine. After completing residency at the University of California, San Diego in urology, the daughter of Nitza and Dale Bennett of Anderson Township will pursue a career in academic medicine.

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