Folksville, USA (Population 521) PO Box 1138 Cornville, AZ 86325 28th Story, November & December 2009 Stories As the Mayor of Folksville and Editor of the Folksville News, I would like our 521 residents/readers to know we have a new mailing address which is PO Box 1138, Cornville, AZ 86325.   Our official “Folksville Town Hall” location remains within Randall’s Restaurant.    Our website... 

Sedona author Maia Kincaid Sedona AZ (March 17, 2010) – Have you ever wondered what a dog might say to humans if we were to listen?  When author Maia Kincaid Ph.D. paused for a few moments to listen years ago she was amazed to hear the voices of the animals around her and she naturally began a new career based on the gift she discovered. In Kincaid’s new book, Dogs Say the Darndest Things:... 

Bill Meek, President Arizona State Parks Foundation rebuts Rep. John Kavanagh, Chairman House Appropriations Committee position to withhold funding for State Parks:  As chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. John Kavanagh (R-Dist 8), has almost single-handedly destroyed the State Parks System, trashing some of Arizona’s irreplaceable assets and wrecking an enterprise that contributes... 

It is surprising but sadly true that there are a lot of folks in Sedona and the surrounding area who have never visited Red Rock State Park. They don’t know what they are missing! Were you to ask any one of the more than a hundred enthusiastic volunteers who work in Red Rock State Park, what it is they most appreciate about the Park, you most likely would get a different answer from each one. Red... 

The Sedona-Verde Valley Firefighter Charities (SVVFC) is proud to announce that we have been granted 501(c) (3) non-profit status as of January 2010. Over the past 16 years, SVVFC has raised awareness and funds for multiple charitable organizations on a local, state and national level. These activities have only reiterated the importance and need for the forming our own non-profit organization. Although... 

(Sedona, AZ March 12, 2010)–Mark your calendars and get your tickets for the biggest and best social event of the year – The Sedona Miracle, a Celebration of Philanthropy taking place on April 24 & 25, 2010. The Sedona Miracle begins with an elegant dinner and live auction at L’Auberge de Sedona on Saturday April 24, 2010. This year’s event will be spectacular with great company, outstanding... 

The Media Bump Why are a handful of Republican lawmakers more powerful than a huge Democratic majority in Congress, a Democratic President in the White House, and a stable and reliable Obama grassroots movement? Take a look at the media. They are responsible. They are the ones who can make black, white and convince Americans not to trust their own eyes and ears. Cable news, with the possible exception... 

What to do over Spring Break?  Why not have yourself a Taste of Tennis.  Sedona Parks and Recreation invites all children ages 4-16 to “try out” tennis and see if it is a right fit for you.  On Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19, tennis instructors Eric Meyers and Laura Cooper will be on location at Posse Grounds Park, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to provide tennis instruction... 

Thursday through Sunday (March 11-14), Creative Living Fellowship will host the premiere of an original Religious Science musical production entitled “Holy Karaoke!” It is the first musical of its kind in the area of New Thought spirituality. Full of humor and fun with a heartwarming spiritual theme, the show includes 18 fully orchestrated songs and an inspirational story based on the true... 

Jim “The Gripe Guy” is getting older, and since dieting does not work like it used too, he is going to start jogging. I remember the day when I could just stop eating cookies and ice cream and the weight dropped off.  Not anymore.  Even the over-the-counter diet pills are not working.  I’m not looking to drop much weight… maybe fifteen pounds but it’s a beast to unload. What’s...