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A Happy Ending
October 2008

My name is Kelly Tracy. Three weeks ago I lost my wedding ring at my grandson’s football game in a Brighton park. I was crushed! Not only was it my wedding ring, but it was designed by my husband and me and custom-made by a friend.

Once I discovered it missing, we searched the field to no avail. The next day I went to the police department ... The lady said, “No one turns those types of things in.” She suggested I go to local pawn shops ... they were unwilling to assist me. I felt my ring was lost forever.

I went by the Parks and Rec Department to see if I could find out the teams that had played right after ours. There I met Toni Adkins. She gave me with a list of the teams and promised she would inquire with the field maintenance crew. Toni called a week later just to let me know that she had inquired.

Another week went by: ... Toni called to see if I had any luck. She said she had found an e-mail list of football participants and would send an inquiry out. I e-mailed a picture of the ring, but believed this was again going to produce nothing, but so appreciated her persistence.

On (Oct. 14) I received a voice mail from Toni ... a woman named Stephanie had contacted her about a ring she found at the field; (Toni) would pass my contact information along.

By 4 p.m. that day I had been reunited with my precious wedding ring. Truly, the only reason I have my ring back today is due to Toni’s caring and persistence. I have been in management for more than 15 years and can say, as a boss, that Toni is the type of employee I wish I could duplicate over and over. In our busy lives today, Toni is truly an example of kindness, caring and the willingness to go beyond the call of duty that can truly have an impact on others lives.

Kelly Tracy

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