This post serves to dispel certain misinformation circulated within the community with respect to outdated Sentinel posts. The purpose of this Swansboro Sentinel blog is to communicate timely and current information of interest and/or concern to the residents of the Swansboro Country Property Owners Association. The Sentinel makes no representations that the material published in its posts will … Continue reading Archived Outdated Post Still Available →

November 16, 2022 Swansboro, CA Op-ed* Those attending the November 2022 SCPOA meeting were met by a dark, cold, windy and uncomfortable location (the Dyer Lake pavilion). The attempt made for heating did not help much. Few people attended. Surreal SCPOA Meeting (faces blurred no audio or video) Checking our Bylaws revealed “Regular meeting of … Continue reading Surreal SCPOA Meeting →

November 13, 2022 Swansboro, California By John Jay Community op-ed * Fire Department Fundraiser Nov. 19 4 - 7 PM Mark your calendar for an upcoming fundraiser for our Mosquito Station 75 Fire Department. This fundraiser is a cooperative event between the Swansboro Pilot Association and our fire department. The purpose of the event is to … Continue reading Mosquito Station 75 Fire Department and the Swansboro Pilot Association to host Fundraiser →

November 9, 2022 Swansboro, California The Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) has three new directors. According to MFPD, "The Mosquito Fire Protection District’s sole purpose is to protect and defend our community. The men and women of the District serve with skill, dedication, and determination. Whether it be fire, storm, medical emergency, or person needing … Continue reading Election Results – Uggla, Stever & Blain Elected to MFPD Board →

November 11, 2022 Context and Opinion by Tom Harris November 11th is Veteran's Day. The Sentinel recognizes our community veterans, especially our local WWII veteran. According to US Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, 167,284 of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II are alive in 2022. We are honored to have long time … Continue reading A salute to our military veterans →

October 28, 2022 Swansboro, California A letter, dated August 31, 2022, published by the SCPOA board, to the Association about the community building construction stated: "SCPOA has some highly qualified individuals in the community who have generously offered their services free....The Board is very appreciative that so many members have stepped up to help make … Continue reading An open letter from a concerned SCPOA member and potential community building volunteer →

October 17, 2022 Swansboro, California Op Ed (updated) RECENT BOARD DECISIONS This is an update. Attendance was higher than usual at the September 20, 2022 SCPOA board meeting. According to community members who attended this meeting, there were two items of particular interest to the community. Under agenda item 11. New business: Formal Complaint D. … Continue reading SCPOA Board decides not to table the community building project →

September 18, 2022 Swansboro, CA Perspective and Opinion by Tom Harris, Associate Editor The mission of the Swansboro Sentinel is to provide information that would help members hold accountable those sitting board members entrusted with the mandatory dues and taxes they collect and spend. ____________________________________________________ Breaking NewsThe Sentinel has learned that on August 24, 2022, … Continue reading Will Reason and Logic Prevail? →

September 14, 2022 Mosquito Station 75 Firefighters and Volunteers The Sentinel would like to take a minute to thank the candidates for the MFPD Board of directors. These folks voluntarily take time out of their daily routines to serve our community, in spite of a potential evacuation, and continue the fantastic work of support for … Continue reading Thank you firefighters and candidates for the MFPD board of directors →

September 4th Swansboro California By Tom Harris and Roger Stenbock Saturday September 3rd was HOT: The weather was in the 90's, the Mosquito Firefighters put on a Chili Cook-off at Dyer Lake that attracted more than 12 chili chefs, and local aircraft and automobile enthusiasts brought out their hot planes and hot rods for display … Continue reading Mosquito Firefighters Chili Cook-off and Swansboro Pilots Big Boy Toy Show →