W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 22, NO. 20
Januar y 25, 2024
L i f e t im e S e r v i c e Re wa r d e d : N a d i n e Fr an k l i n E a r n s RU SD K e y to the District for Legacy and Commitment
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Nadine Johnson Franklin, pictured center, received the Rialto Unified School District Key to the District from Board Member Stephanie E. Lewis, pictured to Johnson Franklin's right, during the January 17 Board of Education Meeting. Johnson Franklin is a retired secretary with more than two decades of service in the RUSD.
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a heartfelt ceremony.
During the recent Rialto Unified School District Board of Education Meeting, Board Member Stephanie E. Lewis presented the esteemed Key to the District award to Nadine Johnson Franklin, a retired school secretary (from the 1950s) in
Johnson Franklin, set to turn 85 in April, made a special trip from Chino Hills, where she currently resides, back to Rialto to receive the Key to the District during the January 17 Board of Education Meeting. Alongside her were her husband Reece and
n 1959 an employee and resident began working at the Rialto Unified School District. She came “back home” last week, and said, “I’m so honored and I feel like I’ve come full circle.”
The recognition was a tribute to Johnson Franklin's remarkable dedication and service to the RUSD spanning from 1959 to 1982 and her work with the classified union, locally, regionally and Statewide.
Beginning as a library clerk at Dunn Elementary School in 1959, Johnson Franklin transitioned to Kelly Elementary School, eventually becoming a school secretary. She was known as a friendly presence in the office, always willing to assist students, families, and staff. She said she was shocked when she learned she would be receiving the Key to the District, but looked back at her time with the RUSD RUSD, cont. on next pg.
Help S ave An ima ls in Need on Febr u ar y 1 st with HS SB V a t R i a l t o ’ s Te x a s R o a d h o u s e By Manny Sandoval
n a heartwarming initiative combining good food with a noble cause, the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley (HSSBV) is partnering with Texas Roadhouse in Rialto for a fundraiser to support local animal welfare efforts. This special event is set to take place on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 4 pm to 10 pm at Texas Roadhouse, located at 980 W Renaissance Parkway in Rialto.
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Animal lovers and compassionate diners can participate by downloading a flyer from the HSSBV's website (https://hssbv.org/UpcomingEvents) or by picking up a physical copy at the Humane Society's office at 374 W Orange Show Lane, San Bernardino. Alternatively, participants can take a screenshot of the flyer and save it to their phones. By presenting this flyer or screenshot when ordering at Texas Roadhouse, 10% of their bill will be generously donated to the HSSBV.
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daughters Sheri and Laurie, making the occasion a family affair.
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A pup (Frenchie) at a Blessing of the Animals event coordinated by Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley on October 4th, 2023.
In an exciting twist, patrons who post a photo of themselves at the fundraiser or their receipt and tag HSSBV stand a chance to win two tickets to the
HSSBV Night at the Ontario Reign hockey game and a jersey auction on March 3.
The HSSBV, a beacon of hope for animals in the region, operates without any funding from the government, city, county agencies, or national animal organizations. Their vital work, which includes a low-cost spay/neuter clinic, vaccine and wellness veterinary services, humane education, and cruelty investigation, is solely supported through private donations, fundraising, and grants.
This event presents a unique opportunity for the community of Rialto and the broader Inland Empire to play a pivotal role in aiding the HSSBV's mission: to prevent cruelty and neglect of animals and to address pet overpopulation.
For additional details on the fundraiser, interested parties can visit www.hssbv.org or call 909-386-1400 ext. 224.
Through this fundraiser, the HSSBV hopes to raise essential funds and deepen the community's engagement with animal welfare issues, reminding everyone that every meal HSSBV, cont. on next pg.