W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 22, NO. 14
Dec ember 14, 2023
Rialto Unified’s The RITZ Shines Ear ning State Go lden Bell Award
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The Rialto Unified School District was recognized by the California School Boards Association (CSBA) with the Golden Bell Award for The RITZ (Rialto’s Incredible Talent Zone) on November 30, 2023, at the San Francisco Hilton Hotel. The RUSD has now earned four Golden Bell Awards over the last six years. Pictured L to R: Armando Urteaga, Laura Lewis, Matthew Peters (kneeling), Chris Cordasco, Tina Brown, Board of Education Member Evelyn P. Dominguez, Cherlynn Turan, Superintendent Dr. Cuauhtémoc Avila, Board President Stephanie E. Lewis, Derek Harris, Edith Ortiz Torres, Ricardo Carlos, Joseph Williams, Sandra Cordasco, Martha Degortari, and Syeda Jafri.
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he Rialto Unified School District is Golden again! The RUSD was recently honored as a recipient of the prestigious Golden Bell Award, presented by the California School Boards Association (CSBA), for its celebrated student talent fundraising Gala, The RITZ (Rialto’s Incredible Talent Zone).
With the addition of this recognition, the District has earned a Golden Bell Award in three straight years, and four times in the last six years.
The RUSD received the Golden Bell for the RITZ in the Family/Student/Community Engagement Category during a ceremony on November 30, 2023, at the San Francisco Hilton
Hotel. Ten of the 15 RITZ Gala Committee members attended with RUSD Board of Education President Stephanie E. Lewis accepting the award on stage with Cherlynn Turan, RITZ Silent Auction Chairperson and RUSD teacher for students with special needs, going on stage during the ceremony to accept the Golden Bell. Golden Bell, cont. on next pg.
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City Way President Ray Bloom, Mayor Helen Tran, and Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., with City Way reps at the successful Small Business Holiday Market.
By Manny Sandoval
he City of San Bernardino witnessed an exceptional display of local entrepreneurship and community spirit at the Small Business Holiday Market on December 2nd. Organized by City Way, a community economic development group, the event showcased nearly three dozen small business vendors, offering everything from artisan handmade jewelry to barbeque rubs.
The festive market received an additional boost with the appearances of San
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A small business vendor ‘Rub This Spice’ selling its multi-purpose meat seasoning to a new customer.
Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran and County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. Both officials took the stage to express their support for the small business community.
Mayor Tran highlighted the significance of the entrepreneurs present. "I'm excited that all of you are here showcasing your business as entrepreneurs; you are the backbone of our community," she said. Praising City Way's efforts, Tran added, "As your mayor, I want to ensure we're partnering and have a community filled with flourishing small businesses. If you thrive, we thrive; if we thrive, you thrive,
too. It's an honor to be here, and know we have your back."
Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. shared an inspiring story to underline the potential of small businesses. "When I was a public school teacher, I knew a local woman, a single mother, who was frustrated with her baby constantly dropping the bottle. She invented a lanyard to keep baby bottles from falling on the floor. This simple $1 lanyard idea turned her into a millionaire. So, anything is possible. Dreams really can come Holiday Market, cont. on next pg.