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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 →

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! →

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) →

Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) Questions and Facts

Tom Harris Associate Editor Context and Perspective by Tom Harris, Associate EditorThe Sentinel understands that many new residents have joined our community over the past few years, and may not be familiar with our local fire department.  Following are a number of questions and facts published by the MFPD. What is the district?The Mosquito Fire … Continue reading Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) Questions and Facts →

The “PAY FIRE” July, 2024, Draws Rapid Response from Cal Fire 

News and Community Interest by Tom Harris, Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Editor The PAY FIRE ignited in a grass and oak woodland area, initially covering 3-4 acres. The fire, driven by dry conditions and moderate winds, spread quickly and advanced toward Placerville Airport. As the fire progressed rapidly, it posed an immediate threat to … Continue reading The “PAY FIRE” July, 2024, Draws Rapid Response from Cal Fire  →

SCPOA Board Addresses Former Board Member Concerns and Appoints New Association Attorney at MARCH 19, 2024 MEETING.

Perspective and Opinion by Tom Harris, Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Editor The purpose of this article is to provide a public update for all dues-paying residents of the Swansboro Country Property Owners Association (SCPOA) regarding recent developments within our community. The Sentinel attended the March 19 SCPOA meeting, joined by approximately ten residents. Here … Continue reading SCPOA Board Addresses Former Board Member Concerns and Appoints New Association Attorney at MARCH 19, 2024 MEETING. →

Swansboro Pilots’ Association: A Decades-Long Legacy of Community Support and Aviation Enthusiasm

Historical Context by Tom Harris, Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Editor One of Swansboro's oldest ongoing community organizations is the Swansboro Pilot's Association (SPA).  The main objectives of the SPA are to support the community including the fire department and other like-minded groups such as MVFA, and to support the Swansboro aviation community.  Most residents … Continue reading Swansboro Pilots’ Association: A Decades-Long Legacy of Community Support and Aviation Enthusiasm →