Amador County - The Pine Grove Council, Pine Grove Civic Improvement Club, and the Volcano Community Association are hosting a Winter Safety Forum at the Pine Grove Town Hall on February 25 at 6:00 pm. They have invited representatives from the Amador County Sheriff, the California Highway Patrol, the School District, and Amador County Public Works. The PGC decided to host the forum at its January meeting after discussing some of the problems that occurred as a result of an unusually sudden and heavy hail/snowstorm on December 15. They were joined by PGCIC and VCA in sponsoring the forum. The storm caught many drivers by surprise and caused traffic problems even in lower elevations in the county. School bus service was also affected and many parents had to hit the icy roads to get children home. The focus of the forum will be on traffic safety, although other issues such as emergency communications, may be discussed. The sponsors hope the event will be educational, as well as problem-solving. The forum is free to the public and refreshments will be served. For more information on the forum, call 296-3795 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Staff Report