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MVFA Christmas Dinner Brings Community Together for Decades-Long Tradition

Tom Harris Associate Editor The Mosquito Volunteer Fire Association (MVFA) held its annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 6th at the Fire Station—and the Sentinel was there. This free community event dates back many years and is likely the longest-running MVFA tradition, first organized under the direction of its founder, Lois Pearson. As always, the … Continue reading MVFA Christmas Dinner Brings Community Together for Decades-Long Tradition →

MVFA 2025 Trunk ‘R Treat Brings Halloween Spirit to the Fire Station

Community News by Tom Harris, Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Editor Even a steady drizzle and chilly breeze couldn’t scare off the Halloween spirit at this year’s Trunk ’R Treat held at the Mosquito Fire Station. The event drew more than ten creative “Trunkers,” each with cars and trucks decked out in Halloween lights, cobwebs, … Continue reading MVFA 2025 Trunk ‘R Treat Brings Halloween Spirit to the Fire Station →

Perfect Weather and Community Spirit Shine at MVFA Fall Festival

Community News by Tom Harris, Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Editor The Sentinel was in attendance at the MVFA Fall Festival at Finnon Lake where the weather was perfect - low '70s and sunny - and the atmosphere was festive.  The event featured over 40 local vendors, and offered a free lunch of pulled pork … Continue reading Perfect Weather and Community Spirit Shine at MVFA Fall Festival →

D’Ax Leads Fire Station Roof Project to Completion in Record Time with Generous Community Support!

Tom Harris Associate Editor Community News by Tom Harris, Associate Editor The Sentinel was in attendance at the August 28 Mosquito Fire Protection District Auxiliary (D’Ax) board meeting, along with about a dozen residents. The primary topic of the meeting was to discuss the completion of the roof replacement on the fire station. From the May … Continue reading D’Ax Leads Fire Station Roof Project to Completion in Record Time with Generous Community Support! →

SCPOA Honors Two Local Residents Who Made a Lasting Difference in the Community

Tom Harris Associate Editor Kevin Birks, long - time maintenance worker for SCPOA Kevin Birks has been the long - time maintenance worker for the Swansboro Country Property Owner's Association (SCPOA), and recently retired. Kevin is also a long - time volunteer for the Mosquito Fire Protection District, Support Group. Ed O'Neill has been voluntary … Continue reading SCPOA Honors Two Local Residents Who Made a Lasting Difference in the Community →

Mosquito Tours New Bridge Construction

Tom Harris Associate Editor Community News by Tom Harris, Associate Editor On Friday, June 20th, 2025, El Dorado County Transportation Senior Civil Engineer Brian Franklin led a group of 20 Mosquito residents on a tour of the Mosquito Bridge, currently under construction.  This tour was a silent auction item at the May 10th MFPD District … Continue reading Mosquito Tours New Bridge Construction →

Mosquito Fire Protection District Auxiliary (D’Ax)

Tom Harris Associate Editor On Saturday, May 10th 2025, MFPD D'Ax held its first major fundraiser event: "The Mosquito Fire Raise the Roof Fundraiser".  Proceeds from this event will pay for a new roof for the Mosquito fire station.  The Sentinel was in attendance, along with about seventy donors and supporters of our Mosquito Fire … Continue reading Mosquito Fire Protection District Auxiliary (D’Ax) →

Latest SCPOA Reserve Study Shows Reserves at 128.2% Funded with no Increase in Dues

Tom Harris Associate Editor Community News and Perspective by Tom Harris, Associate Editor As you may know, SCPOA's roads are its biggest maintenance item, and therefore its costliest. In addition, the expense of maintaining its roads has a huge effect on SCPOA's Reserve Requirements, and therefore, its budget. Over the past eight months, the SCPOA … Continue reading Latest SCPOA Reserve Study Shows Reserves at 128.2% Funded with no Increase in Dues →

Unopposed SCPOA Board Incumbents Retain Seats, TMT Continues as Management Firm, and No Dues Increase for 2025 Finalized at December 17 Board Meeting

Tom Harris Associate Editor Community News and Perspective by Tom Harris, Associate Editor All four incumbent members of the SCPOA Board of Directors nominated themselves this year to serve another two-year term.  There were no challengers again this year, so an election will not be necessary.  The Sentinel agrees with most SCPOA community members that … Continue reading Unopposed SCPOA Board Incumbents Retain Seats, TMT Continues as Management Firm, and No Dues Increase for 2025 Finalized at December 17 Board Meeting →