Art, music, poetry, literature, dance — some think that was what Sedona was supposed to be all about. '

Art, music, poetry, literature, dance — some think that was what Sedona was supposed to be all about.

Some that did formed the Friends of the Posse Grounds and a fundraising committee for the Barbara Antonsen Memorial Park, which is in early stages of development at Posse Grounds Park.

'We are on cloud nine as far as our project is concerned," said Jim Bishop Jr., co-chair-man of the Barbara Antonsen Park Committee.

Bishop and Madalene O'Callahan, also co-chair, were on hand at the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors meeting in Cottonwood on Monday, April 16, to receive $35,804 in funds to support the park.

The Board of Supervisors approved an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Sedona to contribute the funds to be paid from District 3 Park Funds.

The funds will go toward the development of the park and will be used for excavation and site work.

District 3 Supervisor Chip Davis took some time to

discuss the importance of volunteers with Bishop and O'Callahan during the meeting.

"Once in a while, something real happens — like cooperation between the county and the city," Bishop said later.

"I wish many people I know could have been there," he said.

Bishop said he agreed with Davis, stating, "Without volunteers, Sedona would fall apart."

"It's a return to the community plan of 1988 where Sedona was planned as a mostly arts-oriented community," Bishop said.

"We are very happy with this donation and we will celebrate it and appreciate it," Bishop said. They have raised over $200,000 so far.

Bishop cited the rising price of steel as influencing the construction of the stage at the park.

"We may do something more modest," he said.

Barbara's Park is a tribute to the late Sedona resident Barbara Antonsen.

She was a formidable leader of arts and culture in Sedona and a visionary who created the Sedona Arts Festival, according to the Sedona Chamber of Commerce newsletter.