W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 22, NO. 28
March 21 , 2024
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The honorees recognized by the Women's Club of Rialto: Officer Briana Reyes of Rialto PD, Captain Theresa Rivera of Rialto FD, Ramona Rodríguez, Principal of Simpson Elementary School, Amy Cortez, Fourth Grade RUSD Teacher, Barbara McGee, Rialto City Clerk, and Maxine Shaver Hitchings, Kimberly Shaver, Tamara Harmon, and Jennifer Smith of Shaver Insurance.
By Manny Sandoval
he Women's Club of Rialto celebrated Women's History Month on March 6th by honoring nine women who have made significant contributions to the Rialto community. The event recognized the achievements of women in various fields, including law enforcement, education, city adminis-
tration, and business.
Among the honorees were Officer Briana Reyes of the Rialto Police Department and Captain Theresa Rivera of the Rialto Fire Department, both of whom have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service in their respective roles. In the field of education, Ms. Amy Cortez, a fourth-grade teacher at Morgan Elementary School, and Mrs. Ramona Rodriguez,
the Principal at Simpson Elementary School, were acknowledged for their contributions to the Rialto Unified School District.
Barbara McGee, the City Clerk and Information Services Director for Rialto, was also honored for her leadership and commitment to the community. Additionally, four women from Shaver Insurance, Maxine Shaver Hitchings, Kimberly
Shaver, Tamara Harmon, and Jennifer Smith, were recognized for their roles in the family-owned business and their impact on the local community.
The Rialto Women's Club's celebration of Women's History Month highlights the diverse and vital contributions of women in shaping the community of Rialto.
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Colton Resident and Vietnam War Veteran Chon Calderilla (left) receiving a pin from Representative Pete Aguilar (right) at the VFW Post 6476 on March 18, 2024.
By Manny Sandoval
t was an uplifting afternoon at the Colton VFW on March 18, as Rep. Pete Aguilar hosted a commemoration ceremony for Inland
Empire Vietnam War veterans, bestowing upon them a symbol of national gratitude. As part of the national Vietnam Veterans Commemoration, 27 veterans were presented with the Vietnam Veterans Lapel Pin, a
token provided by the Department of Defense, in a heartfelt gesture acknowledging their sacrifices. "Today, I'm here at the Colton VFW, and we honored 27 vet-
erans and gave them each a commemorative pin that was passed and authorized by Congress as a way to acknowledge and appreciate the work Veterans, cont. on next pg.