Area citizens “Fill the Boot”

Members of several local fire departments joined forces Friday and Saturday to participate in a “Fill the Boot Drive”, to aid those victims of the devastating tornado that struck in Joplin, MO on May 22. Adrian, Amsterdam, Central Cass and Drexel firefighters worked 17 hours over the two day period collecting a total of $10,100. A check for that amount was written and delivered by Adrian and Amsterdam firefighters to the Salvation Army in Joplin.

Right - Adrian firefighters, along with departments from area towns, collected much needed donations for the victims of the destructive tornado in Joplin, MO. Pictured is Adrian firefighter Brian Dizney accepting a donation. Pictured behind Brian, left to right, is: Carollynn Hilbus, Adrian Fire; Hope Morgan and her Dad Curt, Central Cass Fire.

Far right - Adrian Fire Chief Gary Dizney and members of the Adrian Fire Department presented the Joplin Salvation Army with a check for $10,100. Presenting the check are (left to right): Brian Bearce, Carolynn Hilbus, Coco Perryman, Member of the Joplin Salvation Army, Gary Perryman, Gary Dizney.