Joy Hafford

Pine Columnist

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Arizona Trail is a treasure in our own back yard

While hikers were brushing off llamas Abigail, Amber and Sierra from Fossil Creek Creamery in preparation for a llama hike at the Pine Trailhead, a bearded and seasoned long-distance hiker arrived at the location and approached the group.

Western sale at thrift store; May Day fun next weekend

The P/S Thrift Store is celebrating Western heritage in honor of Payson’s upcoming Spring Rodeo. The store will have Western clothing, cowboy boots, and western home decor for sale. There will also be a special feature: a Knapp Sewing Machine.

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Celebrate spring at Arizona Trails Day

It’s been quite a whirlwind lately; these last few months have been anything but calm. It’s good to be back in the serenity of nature enjoying a magical Pine day.

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Casino Day to raise money for McNeeley Foundation

Stop by Sidewinders Saloon at the corner of Highway 87 and Hardscrabble Mesa Road from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 21 for the Second Annual Casino Day for the Justice McNeeley Foundation.

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Students win state awards in science

The superstars of P/S School are bringing accolades to our small town again.

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Get out and look for those eggs this Saturday

Greetings and wishes for a happy spring and Easter to you all.

Support appreciated

To all my friends and neighbors in Pine, Strawberry, Payson, surrounding area and readers of the P/S Happenings column — Thank you.

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Calling all quilters and others too

Join the annual Quilt Angels Quilt-a-Thon from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 13, 14 and 15 at the First Baptist Church in Pine, 4039 N. Highway 87.

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Celebrating all around the community

On Saturday, March 2, the staff of Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library in Pine will join millions of librarians, teachers, administrators and students across the country in a celebration of Read Across America Day.

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Beautiful in winter, but ice can be deadly

Pine and Strawberry, in the Arizona Rim Country, are a winter playground of outstanding natural beauty.

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