Community News by Tom Harris, Associate Editor
The Firefighters’ Breakfast was held on Saturday, July 24th at the fire station. This was the fourth breakfast sponsored by our new fund raiser organization, the Mosquito District Auxiliary (D’Ax). All the proceeds from this event benefit the Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD). The District Auxiliary is a non-profit fundraising entity of the MFPD. More information can be found on the MFPD website at http://MFPD.us.
Attendance this month was greater again than the previous breakfast in June. This month there were over one hundred breakfasts served. In the past, this event was held monthly by the Mosquito Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD), and it is gaining popular support again thanks to the efforts of the Auxiliary.
The MFPD District Auxiliary (D’Ax) is a local organization dedicated to supporting the Mosquito Fire Department (MFPD), and its number of volunteers are growing. The event is another opportunity for residents to visit with old friends, and perhaps make new ones. D’Ax President Meredith Blain organized this month’s event and reported having plenty of help. Chief Jack Rosevear, his Fire Fighters and his grandkids, Diane Brady, Trent and Mary Williams, Karen and Clay Paul, Devon Beesley, Scott Reiman and his daughter Madeleine, David Dudley, Karen Jensen, Sharlyn Fields, Eileen Reisner, Dee Harris and Kirk Bronsord, our certified chef.
Also at the breakfast event, the Mosquito Volunteer Fire Association (MVFA) Crafters held a gift sale, and as always, the proceeds from their sales benefitted the MFPD. There were 102 breakfasts served along with the members of MFPD. Kids under 16 were free. Look for the next pancake breakfast in September. Again, from 9 to 11 AM.
The Sentinel salutes all the volunteers who make our community events happen. The Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) and its District Auxiliary (D’Ax) offer residents a chance to volunteer and give back to their community.
Please take time to be involved and stay informed. Mosquito Fire District board of directors’ meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month, 7:00 PM at the station. MVFA works closely with the Mosquito Fire Department and always has. For an historical perspective on these two groups go to http://www.gomvfa.org. Click “More”, then click “History”. Our local newsletter the Mosquito Byte, can be obtained on-line every month at http://www.gomvfa.org. A hard-copy subscription can be obtained for $15 per year. Mail your address and check payable to MVFA, 9009 Orval Beckett Ct., Placerville CA 95667. Thank you for supporting our local organizations.
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