Amador County - The results are in from the Second Annual Firefighters Fundraiser in Ione. Ione City Treasurer Sharon Long was pleased to announce Monday that monetary contributions exceeded expectations. Over 300 community members gathered on October 24th at the Big Red Barn at Rancho Arroyo Seco for a fundraiser and BBQ. When all was said and done the total contributions raised to support Ione Fire Fighters were over 10,000 dollars- an amount that Rancho Arroyo Seco had already agreed to match for a grand total of 20,000 dollars towards new structural protective gear for the department. Supporters of the event wasted no time when it came to having fun. Kids jumped their way through the evening in a bounce house and delighted in preparing roasted marshmallows for s’mores. Adults enjoyed live music, raffle and a silent auction. Long summed up the spirit of the event, saying: “We are fortunate to have such a dedicated force of men and women who care for their community and volunteer time to provide emergency services. Ione is proud to have the best trained and staffed fire department in Amador County.” Story by Alex Lane (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).