Despite a threatening wildfire and evacuation orders for some Anza residents, people came out to celebrate the inaugural Founder's Day Celebration on the grounds of the Hamilton Museum and Ranch Foundation Saturday, July 29. The county fair-style event was a huge success, according to organizer Allison Rencke.The Cahuilla Bird Singers opened the event with a performance of their traditional songs. Following the Cahuilla festivities, Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington presented a proclamation plaque to Ruth Roman, CEO and daughter of museum founder Margaret Wellman Jaenke. Jaenke, born and raised in the Anza and Garner Valley area, spent her later years collecting Cahuilla and cattle rancher's history until her passing in 2022.“Third District staff and I attended the ina
