W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 23, NO. 01
August 29, 2024
Eisenhower High Welcomes US Deputy Treasury Secretary Adeyemo and Congressman Aguilar for an Inspiring Visit
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Wally Adeyemo, United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury and a proud Eisenhower High School Class of 1999 alumnus, returned to his alma mater on August 27 for a special assembly. He was accompanied by 33rd District Congressman Pete Aguilar. At the end of the assembly, Adeyemo posed with Rialto Unified School District leaders and student leaders from the District's four high schools, marking a memorable moment of the day.
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wight D. Eisenhower High School has produced its fair share of notable alumni, from leaders to football Hall of Famers to major award winners. Wally Adeyemo, who, as the United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, stands as one of the school’s most
distinguished graduates and returned to his alma mater for an inspirational assembly with students on August 27. In a momentous event, the Rialto Unified School District and Eisenhower High School hosted both Adeyemo and 33rd District Congressman Pete Aguilar, who represents Rialto, for a special visit.
Congressman Aguilar graciously brought Adeyemo back to his alma mater. At the request of Congressman Aguilar, a quick meet and greet with Eisenhower High School student leaders and local elected officials took place before the assembly. Attendees included Edgar Montes, RUSD RUSD, cont. on next pg.
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Highland Mayor Penny Lilburn, San Manuel Tribal Council Culture Seat Member Joseph Maarango, and Highland Fire Battalion Chief Elizabeth Brown.
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he City of Highland, in partnership with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Cal Fire which provides contract fire services to the city, has completed the construction of a new multi-purpose fire training facility. The city received a generous $260,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to build the facility. Its main goal is to enhance the training
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A live demonstration concluding the event’s unveiling of the new fire training structure.
for regional emergency services agencies and improve their ability to collaborate seamlessly during operations and rescues. The unveiling and demonstration of the new facility took place on August 22 in Highland. The event showcased the newly constructed multistory structure made from connex containers, which are structurally similar to modern modular home designs. The demonstration featured a firefighter
exercise aimed at illustrating the life-saving benefits of the enhanced training. The facility will play a crucial role in training firefighters from all agencies to respond more effectively to structure fires, especially with the increasing number of multistory structures being built to accommodate the city's growing population. In addition to providing ladder truck services to the city, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians recognized the need for a SMBMI, cont. on next pg.