Author - Lucretia Free

Alternative Perceptions

By Shirley Mays Summer is finally and solidly upon us! As an adolescent, growing up during the summer in an area known as “The Valley” in rural Ohio brought great pleasure to my friends and me. The Valley streets were paved with asphalt and we had no sidewalks; we rode our bikes and played barefoot in the streets. All of the streets were dead end...

From the Publisher: May 2021

Dear Readers: Rumi wrote : Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing is a field…I’ll meet you there The Vail Voice celebrates its 20th year this October. When I started the paper (then a newsletter) I was committed to it being a vehicle to facilitate conversation and be a place where all voices, respectfully shared, can be heard. I, like...

On the Move

Leland Haussmann was named to Schreiner University’s President’s List and Baylee Parks was named to Schreiner University’s Dean’s List. Both are from Vail. To be eligible for the President’s List, full-time students must earn at least a 4.0 grade point average for the term, passing all classes, and have at least 12 hours credit...

Judee’s Quick Health and Beauty Tips for May 2021

Health tip: a toothbrush can hold millions of germs. After brushing swish brush around in mouthwash. Listerine works wonders. It can kill 99% of germs. Store brush up right to air-dry. Your next brushing will be much more refreshing. You can also use boiled water to pour over your brush to clean. Beauty tip: like a hairstyle, groomed eyebrows can...