Rep. Tom McClintock, CA-04, today introduced H.R. 979, a bill to honor Marine SSgt Sky Mote, who was killed in Afghanistan on August 10, 2012.  The legislation will designate a mountain peak in the John Muir Wilderness, under which the Mote family gathered to camp every year, as “Sky Point.”  Every member of the California congressional delegation is a co-sponsor of the bill.  

“This bill would ensure that the memory and heroic deeds of Sky Mote will never be forgotten,” Rep. McClintock said. “Sky loved the outdoors and the beautiful mountains around his hometown. His selfless sacrifice would live on in the hearts and minds of his countrymen every time they gaze upon Sky Point.”

Mote, who grew up in El Dorado, California was awarded the Navy Cross, the Purple Heart, the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, a Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons and three Good Conduct Medals.  

Sky Mote enlisted in the Marine Corps upon graduation from Union Mine High School in El Dorado. His nine-year service included a deployment to Iraq and two deployments to Afghanistan.

“By his decisive actions, heroic initiative, and resolute dedication to duty, Staff Sergeant Mote gave his life to protect fellow Marines on August 10, 2012 by gallantly rushing into action during an attack by a rogue Afghan policeman inside the base perimeter in Helmand province,” the legislation states.

The 2015 Wildland Urban Interface Webinar Series

Webinar #2: Landscaping and home design for fire defense

Speaker: Yana Valachovic, UC Cooperative Extension 

Date: February 25, 2015 at 11:00 AM PST

During this Webinar, Yana Valachovic will discuss the types, placement, and maintenance of landscape plants to reduce risk of home ignition.  She will also discuss various elements of home design that mitigates home loss during a wildfire.

Sign up here: https://cafiresci.squarespace.com/wui-webinar-series

A heartfelt thank you to our generous community for your support of our Hospice mission --- we couldn't have sold the most tickets ever without you and we are extremely grateful for the love you showed us!!

In case you missed us announcing the winners on the radio Saturday, here are the Hospice of Amador & Calaveras’ Valentine’s Day Raffle Winners:

1st Prize – Becky Grabowski: Tanzanite Diamond Necklace

2nd Prize – Carey Haughy: 2 nights at Davancy Chateau

3rd Prize – Jack Robertson: 3 nights in Yosemite

4th Prize – Kim Bullard: Diamonds, Drama & Date Night  

5th Prize – Brian Goss: 2 nights in Pescadero

6th Prize – Lois Davis: 16 Rounds of Golf

  7th Prize - Susan Howarth: 2 nights on Monterey Coast

Suzie Reynolds from St. Katharine Drexel shares the meaning and traditions and lent. Part One.

Suzie Reynolds from St. Katharine Drexel shares the meaning and traditions and lent. Part Two.

Robin Pepper shares her testimony from runaway to a thriving life in Christ, helping others to heal and recover. Part One.

Robin Pepper shares her testimony from runaway to a thriving life in Christ, helping others to heal and recover. Part Two.

Richard Forster and Monique Graziadei close out Amador Live with their guests.

Megan Mathison and her son, Zane, talk to Monique about Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech on Saturday, May 16th at Amador High School.

The Magic Man, Cody Ebert, shows Monique and Richard some of the magic tricks he has hidden in his sleeves.