AFD boot block deemed 'very successful' so far...

Donations  have been steady since the boot block started Friday
 morning. The goal is to raise $10,000 for victims of the Joplin tornado

In just 15 1/2 hours, the Adrian Fire Department along with neighboring departments Central Cass, Drexel and others have collected an astounding $9,087.90 as of 11:30 this morning. All money netted will be turned over to the Salvation Army to be directed victims of the Joplin tornado.

Adrian Chief Gary Dizney was quoted as saying "Rain or shine, we're not stoppin' until we hit at least ten grand".

The boot block is located on 18 highway near the 71 highway access.

Update - 2:06 p.m. - It just announced the final tally was just over $10,000, surpassing the goal. Chief Dizney and the Adrian Fire Department would like to extend a hearty thank-you to all the volunteers and everyone who stopped to donate. "It's just incredible to see the outpouring of volunteers from neighboring departments and those who stopped to donate. Some of these folks were from out of town, and that kind of generosity is just overwhelming" he said.

The money will be delivered to the Salvation Army in Joplin within the next few days.