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t’s hard to imagine how a historic ship that sailed almost 400 years ago could have ties to Ramona, but it does. The Mayflower, also referred to as the Pilgrim ship, carried more than 100 passengers and almost 50 crewmen. It made the famous voyage from England to the New World in the fall of 1620. Among its passengers were the Chiltons, James and Mary, and their young daughter, also named Mary. Faye Elkins, a longtime Ramona resident, is a descendant of the Chiltons. Elkins, born Athalia Harris, remembers hearing bits and pieces about the Mayflower during her childhood. Recently, she learned more about her family heritage from her first-cousin Ron Daily. “He’s been researching our family history,” she said, telling how his discovery of details has been made through

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old documents, Bibles and from various historical societies. The Chiltons come from her mother’s side, and their heritage includes other family names, such as Winslow, Latham, Alger, Hardin, Wilkinson, Ball, Dowty, and Dailey. “My mother’s name was Ethel Dailey,” she said. Although the Mayflower experienced many challenges, including food and supply shortages, a fractured timber and other structural problems caused by the turbulent ocean, it remained seaworthy for the entire 2 ½-month voyage. In mid-November, a crewman spotted land, identified today as Cape Cod. Mayflower Captain Christopher Jones dispatched an exploration group who determined the area was not suitable for settlement. Once again they set sail. But the winter months took a catastrophic toll on both

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passengers and sailors. Roughly half survived, and in the spring of 1621, they disembarked from the vessel. “I heard Mary was the first woman to step foot on Plymouth Rock,” said Elkins, tenderly sharing how James never made it off the ship as he died on board from an illness. On land, the colonists faced even more challenges. They See Thankful Historic Voyage Leads to Ramona continued on page 15

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ome might have considered it the worst of times when Matthew Henebery and his family were forced to flee Ireland in 1849, as a result of the great potato famine. But as destiny would have it, a fruitful life and legacy beyond his wildest dreams lay ahead. That’s what Ramona residents Art and Annette Johnson discovered when they began to uncover pieces of their family history. “Matthew was a true innovator, really ahead of his time,” said Art Johnson, Henebery’s great-grandson. With each new document the couple uncovered, they learned more about the reputable character traits Henebery demonstrated in his everyday life. They also learned how he wound up in Peoria, Ill., where he was hired by a man who would become his future business partner, and within a few years built a reputable distillery and a modest empire. Besides successfully balancing his career, he was a devoted family man and

had nine children — seven daughters and two sons. In addition to his hardworking spirit, he was a skilled craftsman, blending innovative ingredients into his private-labeled whiskey while pursuing philanthropic opportunities, donating to schools, operas, libraries and his local church. Intrigued by the newfound information, particularly the discovery of Henebery’s whiskey, Annette suggested to her sons Wesley Burkart and Jesse Fanning, “Why not bring it back?”

lives in Ramona with his wife Natalie (Burkart’s sister), adopted a work ethic parallel to Henebery’s. They researched the industry and discovered a current “whiskey revolution,” with industry sales up exponentially. Strategically they began rebuilding a brand that would best blend the past with the present. They redesigned the original label, replacing a double-headed eagle with a double-headed peacock, which symbolizes patience, kindness and compassion in

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“They took the idea and ran with it,” said Art, proud of the boys’ efforts to resurrect the celebrated whiskey that had remained in production even during the Prohibition. Burkart, who grew up in Ramona, and Fanning, who

many parts of the world. They also replicated some of Henebery’s unique practices from 1851, such as infusing the whiskey with proprietary ingredients. Restoring pieces of the original recipe in the modern-

Woman’s Club Welcomes Author Ramona Woman’s Club welcomed Evelyn Swartz, author of “The Hummingbird Garden,” to its November meeting. Swartz is a retired Ramona Post Office employee, who decided days after retiring to sit down at her kitchen table and write her children’s book. Through a friendship connection, she was introduced to Kitty Quinn, 16, a student at Ramona High School, who became the book’s illustrator.

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the boys want it. respect for the brand,” Burkart said. “Matthew’s story is such an Reiterating his message, Fanning inspiration. In a lot of ways, he said, “We want to pay homage to the reminds me of Art, always giving Henebery name, to its history, and back, being successful, modest and above all, celebrate the family legacy humble. I hope the boys can carry that we hope will be fruitful and live on the whiskey’s legacy, not just as on for generations to come.” n a business venture, but to bring it back to stay,” said Your Land and Cruise Specialist Annette. And it’s 1-760-440-9843 Phone 1-888-988-2784 Toll Free been that kind 1-888-988-2784 Fax of inspiration pfisher@cruiseplanners.com that’s been www.vipcruiseplanners.com poured into Ask about joining us on NCL’s Pride of America Cruise in Hawaii. every aspect of Independently Owned & Operated the whiskey. Pat & Vicki Fisher YOUR Personal Travel Agents “We have a Florida Seller of Travel I.D. # ST36334 • California Seller of Travel I.D. # 2034468-50 deep love and

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Journal Writers Take 14 Top Honors at Press Club Awards

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he San Diego Press Club has recognized excellence in journalism for 40 years. For more than seven of those years, husbandand-wife publishing team Carol and Darrel Kinney of the Ramona Home Journal have collected awards that acknowledge the standards to which they strive with Ramona Home Journal, Ramona Journal, Julian Journal and two semi-annual publications, The Guide to Ramona and The Guide to Julian. Painstaking attention to detail, people who work together as a team, and strong relationships in the community are a few of the ingredients necessary to create publications they aspire to be worthy of the communities they serve. This year, their publications have been honored with five first-place, four second-place and five third-place awards for excellence in journalism from the SDPC. The publishing landscape has changed since the SDPC established itself in 1973. While the media may be different today, people still want stories to inform and entertain, and the Press Club sets a standard to which journalists in pursuit of excellence can strive. Although there has been a decline in readership of big daily newspapers, the demand for localized reporting remains strong. The Kinneys began a news

magazine 16 years ago — Ramona Home Journal — to fill a niche that they saw missing in community news. They felt that news and feature stories could provide context to local events. Carol Kinney’s background in the newspaper business, and the philosophy that good journalism creates readership and brings advertising opportunities, made the

to be a positive news source. “If someone from outside the community picks up our paper, we ask, ‘What will they think about our community from this paper? Does this look like a place where you would like to live?’” said Darrel. “That’s huge for us,” said Carol, finishing his thought. Honored this year were Journal

Ramona and Julian Journal staff and guests pictured at the San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism awards ceremony are, from left, publishers Darrel and Carol Kinney, Art Cole and Ann Reilly Cole, Annette Williams, Ruth Lepper, and Tracy and Leland Rolling.

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ne Ramona Girl Scout troop has been busy in action. After nearly Scouts two years of selling and fundfeed the raising with Girl Scout cookies, Junior animals Troop 8389, comprised of 11 fifth-grade frozen fish while at girls, saved enough money to fund an SeaWorld. overnight adventure at SeaWorld San Diego. The troop participated in the SeaWorld sleepover program in October, where they learned about the

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for the annual election of directors, Van Cleve will present some of his often humorous and ludicrous experiences drawn from 32 years as a California State Park Ranger and detailed in his recently released book, “Have a Nice Day Job.” Van Cleve, who was superintendent of the largest park in the state’s system, the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, moved to Ramona with wife, Mary. His responsibilities also included running Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. The author will chat with guests and sign books after the meeting. The event is free, and the public is welcome. n

Unicorn Books & Gifts will host a folk art debut exhibition by Anita Shaw from 3 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 16. Shaw’s art series emphasizes everyday country life and uses nostalgia to engage the imagination and address the yearning for a simpler time and place. Unicorn Books, located at 738 Main St., is locally owned and operated. Visit www. unicornbooksandgifts.com or call 760-788-3700. n

Great Pumpkin Andy Kirkpatrick, center, and Ray Cardona, right, help Tom Stephen deliver his Ramona Home Journal Pick of the Patch first-prize-winning pumpkin to the Ramona Senior Center for a guess-the-pumpkin’sweight contest.

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In His Steps Fundraising Dinner

In His Steps’ 13th Annual Fundraising Dinner will be held Nov. 16 to raise funds for the Christian-based recovery program based in five local homes. Along with dinner there will be live and silent auctions, raffles and live music. For 17 years, In His Steps has helped hundreds of

men and women with drug and alcohol or other lifecontrolling problems in a supportive and nurturing environment, offering residential and non-residential services, 12-step meetings, anger management, and classes for parenting and financial freedom. The most important goal,

they say, is to aid people’s return to the life that God intended. The event will be held at Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Wy., and the cost is $10. Doors open at 5 p.m., the event begins at 6, and the live auction starts at 6:45. Call 760-789-5988. n

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Annette Williams Phone: 760-788-8148 Fax: 760-788-8413 Email: News@RamonaJournal.com SCHEDULED AND ONGOING EVENTS Ramona Chamber of Commerce Mixer third Thursday from 6-8 pm. $5/$10. 760-789-1311 Bargain Sale at Community Center second Thursday and third Friday at 8 am at 434 Aqua Ln. 760-789-0440 Certified Farmers’ Market Saturday from 9-1 at 1855 Main St. 760-788-1924 Dos Picos County Park at 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd. Hikes, camping, science and nature walks and free Saturday events. 760-789-2220 kyle. icke@sdcounty.ca.gov Fun Riders Bike Club & Road Club meets Wednesday and Friday. 760271-1251 www.ramonafunriders.org

Guy B. Woodward Museum tours Thursday and Friday 1-3; Saturday and Sunday 1-4; and by appointment at 645 Main St. 760-789-7644 Out of the Box Players local plays and theater events at 321 12th St. 760-789-0856 www.outofthebox players.blogspot.com Ramona Library activities and enrichment programs Mon.-Sat. at 1275 Main St. Library Book Store open 10-4 Mon.-Sat., with sales the third Saturday. 760-788-5270 Ramona Ramblers Senior Travel Club first Monday at 1 pm at Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. 760-789-0440 San Diego Outback 4x4 Club second Wednesday at 7 pm

upstairs at 310 Ninth St. promotes responsible off-road use on public lands. 760-789-8294 Teen Creative Writing Thursday at 4 at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. 760-788-5270 Palomar Health free and low-cost health education classes and screenings. 800-628-2880 www.PPH.org/classes SERVICE CLUBS Ramona Rotary Club Tuesday at noon at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Amber Ramirez, 760-789-0010 Kiwanis Club of Ramona Saturday at 7 am at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Kevin Bell, 760-476-7734 Soroptimist International business meetings the second Tuesday at Ramona Cafe, 628 Main St., and program meetings and potluck the fourth Tuesday at members’ homes. 760-789-1334 BUSINESS NETWORKING Business Network Exchange Thursday at 7 am at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. 760-504-6608 Ramona Real Estate Association (RREA) third Wednesday at 4 for local networking and last Tuesday at 8:30 for breakfast at Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main St., with speakers on hot market issues. 760-787-3189 info@rrea.org www.RREA.org

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Think about not having a meal this week. Really think about going hungry one day and not knowing if you are eating tomorrow. For many of Ramona’s seniors and those elderly shut-ins isolated in the backcountry, it’s something they rarely stop thinking about. This might become an even larger problem to the seniors the program is meant to serve because federal funding has not kept pace with inflation and the program is facing a cut of up to 25 percent. As the only contract station for “Meals on the Go” in Ramona and the backcountry, our goal is to provide a delivered meal program, which enables homebound seniors to have at least one well-balanced meal each day. No one is ever denied a meal due to their inability to pay. Yet, in addition to the nutritional value this program offers, there’s an emotional

one as well. You see, every delivery made by “Meals on the Go” brings these people something else they would have to go without — a little companionship and conversation as well as a vital safety check. In order to continue to provide meals and socialization to the elderly struggling for quality of life, we need to increase private support — including yours. So when you sit down to your daily meal and pick up your knife and fork, why not pick up a pen as well. Complete the “Meals on the Go” coupon above and return it with your generous tax-deductible contribution.

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Ramona Club News San Vicente Valley Club

The San Vicente Valley Club will host musician and Black Canyon Band member Bob Anderson at its Nov. 20 luncheon and meeting in the San Vicente Inn, 24157 San Vicente Rd. Reservations are due by the Friday before the meeting at the front desk of the Inn or by calling Maxine McNamara 760-788-6189. Luncheon is open to the public; cost is $12. Social time begins at 11 a.m., followed by a short business meeting, lunch at noon and the program at 1 p.m. Visit www. sanvicentevalleyclub.org.

Art Guild

Ramona Art Guild welcomes acrylics artist Joan Hansen to its demonstration meeting Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. and workshop Nov. 23, both at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. The Art Guild meets the third Wednesday, except July and August. The public is welcome. Visit www. ramonaartguild.org.

Republican Women

Intermountain Republican Women Federated will meet Nov. 25 at 10:45 a.m.

at Ramona Valley Grill, 344 Main St. Guest speaker will be Chuck LeMenager, Ramona author and historian. There will be elections, legislative reports, and a white elephant sale. The group welcomes members, spouses and guests from Ramona, Julian Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas. Cost is $15. Call 760-788-6342.

Historical Society

The 1886 Verlaque House, centerpiece of the Guy B. Woodward Museum, is sporting a new look, thanks to Ed Bates, who brightened the front porch, steps and millinery shop with a new coat of paint. Captain Charles Trease Jr., USN retired, added to the museum’s archives with a donation of significant pictures depicting Ramona in the 1920s and ’30s. Jean Stralis of Ramona donated an 1800s dress — a two-piece black ensemble with a white collar, along with a corset and bloomers. The museum is open Thursday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m., at 645 Main St. Call 760-789-7644. n

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on’t resist the temptation to touch the merchandise when you enter Kat’s Yarn & Craft Cottage in the Wynola Farms Marketplace in Julian, where you’ll find a mouthwatering selection of yarns and all the tools and notions you’ll need to take a fiber arts project from concept to completion. Proprietor Kat Dupre recently opened her shop and stocked it with everything from basic yarns in varying weights to novelty yarns with

by Sharilyn Miller are so unique that no two are alike, and colorful iridescent dichotic glass buttons by Paul Fernandes and Debbie Solan of Fusionglass Co. will put the perfect finishing touch on any project. Not to worry if you can’t figure out where to get started, Dupre has your back. With project kits for people at all levels, from beginners to advanced, much of the guesswork is taken out of the equation. You just need to decide which accessory or blanket project you like best. Each kit includes yarn, pattern and buttons, if needed. Knitting needles or crochet hooks are available for purchase separately. If you’re new to knitting or crocheting, Dupre offers free beginner instruction to get you started before you go out the door. Classes for intermediate and advanced kits will be available for those interested in taking their skills to the next level. Dupre, inspired by her aunt’s yarn store on the East Coast where she grew up, has long dreamed of owning her own yarn

The first Friday of every month, look for a Sip, Sit and Knit group that coincides with nearby Orfila Vineyards and Winery’s “First Friday Friendzy,” a mix-and-mingle event from 5 to 8:30 p.m., with wine glass and bottle specials. Bring your knitting or crochet project in progress or pick up a new project at the shop to get started while

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Mural Project Art & Wine Festival

Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project’s inaugural Ramona Art and Wine Festival not only brought out supporters of Ramona’s renowned murals, it enticed art and wine aficionados, as well. The event was held at the Amy Strong

Castle at Mount Woodson. Funds raised will help further the Mural Project’s goal of increasing tourism, promoting community pride, and celebrating Ramona’s rich cultural heritage. n

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Jason and Jennifer Lane of Pamo Valley Winery were among the vintners showcasing local wines.

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Above, Gail Payne displays artwork she purchased from local artist Lori Sutherland. Left, Mural Project President Elaine Lyttleton, second from right, and Linda Churchill, right, stand in front of Churchill’s mini-mural wine barrel, one of five put up for auction. Churchill was also the artist of the Mural Project’s equine-themed mural. Tim Georgeson, center, served as the auctioneer. Photo by Judy Nachazel

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Hawk Watch Canceled for 2014 Dave Bittner of Wildlife Research Institute, Inc., announced earlier this month that the 2014 HawkWatch would not take place as originally scheduled. “After 21 years, the board voted not to host the annual event,” he said, explaining that it’s been a busy year for the nonprofit organization, but that help and resources are limited. There is no word on when or if HawkWatch will return in 2015. n

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