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THE CUZZETTE
August 2012 Issue No. Three

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Happy 4th of July Celebration at the Morphews House

A LOOK INSIDE
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Each member of the family is identied by the children of James Hartwell Holl. Page 2

Many people celebrate this wonderful holiday of freedom, but know little of the details of the signing of this event. Learn more about this wonderful event.
Continued on Page 3 Jessica, Dustin, Kris, and Heather

A HOLL LOT OF FUN ON THE 4TH OF JULY

This year, Brooke Hunter and Heather Meyers suggested that the Holl family meet at Kris Morphews house for the 4th. Special Thanks to Hub and Kris Morphew.
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WES HOLLS LAW SCHOOL GRADUATION PARTY

We now have a new lawyer in the family.

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Jessica, Joanie, Jason, Courtney

Sharon & Tracy

When is the next family gathering?

CATCH UP WITH THE HENDERSONS

Idaho living...
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The Cuzzette, | August of 2012| Issue No. 3

Which Holl Did you come from?

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE !

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20 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE You probably already know a lot about the Declaration of Independence, so here are a few lesser-known facts about one of the United States' most important documents. 1. The Declaration of Independence wasn't signed on July 4, 1776. That was the day the wording was approved by the delegates to the Continental Congress. 2. John Adams wrote his wife, Abigail, that July 2, 1776 would be celebrated as Independence Day because that was the day the delegates to Congress voted in favor of independence. 3. The sheet of parchment the Declaration is written on measures 24-1/4 inches by 29-3/4 inches. John Hancock's signature is nearly 5 inches long. 4. Contrary to the movie, National Treasure, there is no map on the back of the Declaration. There is only a notation to label the document for ling. 5. The Declaration is housed in a bullet-proof case and is heavily guarded. When the Archives are closed, the Declaration is moved to an underground vault.

6. By the time the Declaration was written the United States had been at war with Great Britain for over a year. 7. Thomas Jefferson took on the duty of drafting the Declaration, asking John Adams and Benjamin Franklin for corrections. His 'rough draft' is in the Library of Congress. 8. The middle section of the Declaration is a list of grievances the colonies had against King George III or the British Parliament. The British people, on the other hand, were not held to be at fault. 9. The so-called 'fair draft' of the Declaration was sent to the printer on July 4, 1776. It has been lost and was presumed to have been destroyed in the printing process. 10. The rst printing of the Declaration was on the night of July 4, 1776. It was delivered to Congress on July 5. Copies were immediately sent to all of the colonial governments and to Gen. Washington to be read to the troops. 11. Only 26 copies of this rst printing, called the Dunlap broadside for its printer, are known to exist. Most are in government or university libraries and museums.

There was No United States in the Declaration of Independence. It was The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America. America actually came into being on March 1, 1781 when the Second Continental Congress ratied the Articles of Confederation.

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE !

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12. A copy of the Dunlap broadside was found in the British National Archives in Kew, England in 2009. The nd was revealed on July 4. 13. The engrossed or handwritten version of the Declaration that is now in the National Archives was ordered by Congress on July 19, 1776 and was signed by the delegates in attendance on August 2. 14. The Declaration was eventually signed by 56 delegates. About 34 delegates signed on August 2. A few who later signed were not delegates on July 4, 1776 and few who were delegates on July 4 never signed the Declaration. 15. John Hancock, as President of the Congress, signed rst. It was jokingly said later that he wrote so large to make it easier for King George III to read Hancock's signature without his spectacles. 16. The names of the signers, except for John Hancock's, whose name appeared on the Dunlap broadside, were kept secret until January 1777 to keep the signers safe from British reprisals. 17. No one knows the exact whereabouts of the Declaration from its signing until 1800 when the rst federal buildings were completed in the new capital, Washington, D.C. Then it was stored with other important documents in the Treasury building. 18. Since that time, the Declaration has only left the capital twice: the rst when the British attacked Washington during the War of 1812, and the second during World War II from late 1941 until the fall of 1944 when it was stored at Fort Knox.

19. The Declaration arrived at its present location when the National Archives took custody of the document from the Library of Congress in December 1952. 20. The painting by John Trumbull called Declaration of Independence was commissioned by the U.S. Congress in 1817. Although many people think it commemorates the signing of the Declaration, its subject is the presentation of the nal draft of the document to the Congress. A reproduction of the painting appears on the reverse of the two-dollar bill. Sources: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/ charters/declaration_history.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ United_States_Declaration_of_Indepe ndence

A HOLL LOT OF FUN AT THE MORPHEWS!

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Brooke Hunter is Lura Holls daughter-n-law, Kris Morphew, Jim Meyers is Don Holls son-n-law

Kim is Don Holls granddaughter, Sharon Holl, Heather Meyers is Don Holls daughter

Jason Savorn is Carols son and his three kids

Courtney is Dustins sister-nlaw with his daughter Sarrah Tracey Savorn is Carol Savorn/Holls daughter

KJ is Don Holls G r a n d s o n through Heather and Jim Meyers

Arlinda is Dustins mother-n-law

Joani is Dons rst daughter

Jessica is Luras daughter

KYRA IS IN TOWN!!!
Great Summer Fun!!!!!!!
This was one of the best summers ever! This summer I went to las vegas. Julie and I stayed at Excalibur. We went on a roller coaster called New York, New York. I can't wait to go back. I had a great time. I also got to go to a T.V. singing contest show called Duets! I went with my aunts Mindy and Heidi (Julie's sisters) and cousin, Aidan. We got to see famous singers Kelly Clarkson, Jonh Legend, Robin Thicke, AND Jeniffer Nettels (from the band Sugarland). On the commercials we got to ask them questions. I had a great time and I can't wait to go back again!!!

Kyra (daughter of Brant who is the son of Hub and Kris Morphew and Julie is Brants wife) ew from Redlands to El Dorado Hills for a weekend and Sarrah and Rayah (daughters of Dustin & Brooke Hunter who is the son of Lura Holl) spent time together.

By: Kyra Morphew age 9

Julie in Vegas

WES HOLL!

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Jim, Julia, Justin Wes Holl

Ethan (7), Marika (3), Jeremy (7)

SUCCESS IN THE FAMILY

Remember those by generation pictures we took at the Tahoe reunions? Heres a version from Wes Holls law school graduation party on July 21st. Wes Holl recently graduated from Thomas Jefferson Law School in San Diego

and he'll be taking the California bar exam this month. Family and friends gathered in Scotts Valley, CA for a big celebration with lots of good food and conversation.

Youngest Generation Holl cousins

Jim Sr., Wes, Bill Holl- with Jim & Bill the Elder Generation

HUNTERS TRIP TO BURNEY FALLS AND BIEBER!

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In the Garden of Eden

Burney Falls

REFLECTION

This year I wanted to put into context the experience that I had at my grandparents. This is the place where Jason, Brant, and I hunted eld mice and let Sky-Lab eat them. This is the place where we made forts out of the bails of hay. This is the place where I learned how to hunt, sh, and work hard. This is the place where, as a kid, I had the most freedom. There are many wonderful stories that our family has and shared with one another and where many holidays were celebrated. How can I forget the ThanksGiving dinners? Afterwards, I reclined in a chair staring at the TV with one eye open watching the football games dozing in and out of consciousness to the background sound of laughter from family members in the kitchen playing cards while my belly tried to make more room for the families traditional green Jello dish... How could I ever forget that? This is the reason for our trip.

I wanted to share a story of my memories of the ranch. Tracy once published my story that I wrote in the Cuzzette many years ago.

MEMORY ISLAND, THE CUZETTE, NOVEMBER 1997

Ever since I was a cute little boy, the times spent at my grandparents house have become some of my happiest memories. I can remember every little detail about their house I can remember the woodshed where wood was stored for the winter. I remember my great grandfathers part of the house, in which my grandfather skinned, cleaned, and plucked the geese and ducks after hunting them. It was an old fashioned kitchen with a wood burning stove. I remember the little shed converted into a room, where my grandmother stored goods and created her artistic pottery. I remember the gardens as being full of lifesustaining vegetables. Each part of the house and even the land around it had many memories for all my family members. Its a place every aunt, uncle, brother, sister, and all cousins in our family will remember.
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Did you know that eating turkey does not make you sleepy? Many people think that the tryptophan in turkeys makes people sleepy. This is not true according to Snopes. http:// www.snopes.com/ food/ingredient/ turkey.asp

MEMORY ISLAND CONT... !

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Its a place where we all shared holidays together, playing on the frozen pond while uffy snowakes danced in the air. My grandparents house is the most distinctive place where I can rest my soul, my family comes together for holidays, and where my mother, aunts, and uncle grew up. This house is memorable to me because of the love expressed to me there. My grand parents house is rst visible when the highway descends from the mountains. The land seems as if its a lost city surrounded by mountains inhabited by trees. Thousands and thousands of acres are visible now. I can see across the crystal blue sky to the other end of the mountainous shore. The yellow grasses are sea waves rippled by the gentle wind. Scoping the sea, I see an island, which is visible from my position. I see a course to land on this island. Getting closer to discovery, my heart pounds with anticipation. Now visible are two barns side by side, as if tied to a dock on the side of the island. The island is a brick red two-story house. There is a gate that surrounds the house protecting a garden from unwanted native, who try to eat them. There are always natives each summer grazing on the sea of grass. I get off my ship with both feet condently planted on the ground as if I were claiming this land with a ag. I stretch out with relief and exhale the last of my tension in my body for the cool breeze to take. I know alls well, and my soul can rest and heal because it will be refueled and bandaged by love here. Once inside the gate I feel that I have entered the Eden as I take an apple from the apple tree of life; knowing that I have no worries now that my journey is over. My grandparents tell me many things about how life was around the house and what my mother, uncle, and aunts used to do while growing up. When I hear these stories, my mind slips back in time, as if I were in a time machine traveling back in

time to observe life then. I can see my mother getting up before the crack of dawn to feed the chickens, sheep, and collect the eggs, before she went to school. After my mother does her chores, she sits at the table for breakfast. I can see my mother sitting down at the table with a warmhearted smile knowing she did her part to contribute to the breakfast. Her bright eyes shine with the reection Where in the USA is Bieber of love that comes from her heart, which is directed to her family. I can smell my grandmas eggs and bacon. She always made her own bread with thick slices to sop up the sunny side egg yolk. A pitcher of milk, refrigerated after my uncle had milked the cow the day before, was on the table as well. The kitchen was warmly lit by the country sun from the windows that run horizontally across the wall and a quarter of the way up from the ground to the ceiling. I can see my mother walking to catch the bus at the end of a long dirt road, with my uncle and aunts. While walking down the red lava paved road, they stirred up dust as if these were memories from the road of their journey. I am watching them leave my sight from the front porch. Then I hear my grandfather bitching and griping about something, while walking off to attend the ranch. I guess history repeats itself more often than I thought.

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MEMORY ISLAND CONT... !

Our family loves to spend winter break at my grandparents house. All my aunts, uncles, and cousins get together with my grandparents to share with one another. We sit in the living room unwrapping presents, while staying warm by the wood burning stove that keeps the whole lower level cozy and warm. The smell of pine burning complements the air. After quality time unwrapping presents, we notice the snow akes inviting us out to play. The pond is frozen over with a mirrored glass coat for us to ice skate on. Its so quiet I can hear the snow akes fall, as I ice skate on my grandparents pond. The snow akes melt on my face instantly as I move across the ice. I try to dodge each ake as if it is a maze. I am being bombarded by love that I couldnt avoid. Since none of us are professional ice skaters, we seem as if we are in a roller derby. All of us, one after the other, fall to the ice from tackling one another when trying to stay balanced and using the other as a brace. The fun part of it all is laughing at each other while tending to our injuries. Ill never forget those times. Ive experienced a wonderful feeling of love with my family there. Because of these memories I want to be able to share love with others. I want to raise a family where the bond of love is distinctively shared and strengthened through the history of our relationship. Because its a feeling where time ies but will last forever. Further more, everyone is important and cares, at my grandparents house- the island of love.

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Sign that indicates the dis tance to Kenneth Knight Holls house

HOLLS RANCH!

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These barns have been reinforced so that they may stand.

The old pond

to hunt duck and geese. There is a need of such thing up there and it could make a prot. I also was encouraged to pursue this idea from the Ryan Wilson and the bar tender that grandpa spent numerous hours with. They both have fond memories of Kenny Holl. However, John told me it would take $100,000 to restore it and it wasnt worth it.

It also has the coordinates for this logging section...

HOLL RANCHS DECIMATION

I went over to the McCarthers house to speak to them about what is to come of the ranch. It is now Rods property. He sat down and told me that he will level the land and keep the well for the cattle. This was hard for me to hear and made me frustrated, but what could I do- its his property.. I told him I thought about taking out a business loan to turn it into a bed and breakfast for people that wanted

The logging tag that was placed on a tree

HUNTERS REVIEW ON BIEBER!

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A long time a waitn

ARE THERE MEMORIES THAT YOU NEED TO REVISIT?

IN TOWN

I have waited 38 years to nally go into grandpas favorite bar. Every one inside

remembered Ken Holl and missed him. I met Rayan Wilson who found a logging plate while hunting. The plate has both his and my grandfathers name on it dated 1935. Through conversation, it was discovered that the black smith shop that was in town was his grandfathers. This was Kens rst job according to my grandmother. I was touched by the towns kindness and affection for Ken Holl.

I also met a close friend of grandpa when I turned in to ask for the nearest gas station. This use to be the Chevron before headed down the lava road to the ranch. When I pulled up to ask for directions, he and two others were drinking Bud Light. Continued on page 17

This becon of red has lost its

Memories.......

THE COLLECTOR!

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Left to Right: Some dude, Dr. Dally, and Mike the mechanic.

Maecenas pulvinar sagittis enim.

The Bud Light...

Of course being hospitable country folks, they offered me a cold one. I accepted gladly, for the sun was out that day making a bit of a fuss amongst its subjects. I was entertained by the bantering of the two men about Marines (Mike) being this and the Army (Dr. Dally) being that... They used their colorful vocabulary that they learned in service to tease one another. The mechanic, Mike, gave me an old pic of grandpa and Rod McCarther with a 6 point buck antlers. He was one of many that constantly helped sh grandpas car out of many ditches and mud holes. The two of them were really close. When he reected upon the time that has passed since Ken died, he almost teared up. Another man that was there was Dr. Dally. He was the man that took care of grandpa until his last breath. He is a wonderful man with a kind disposition. I was taken back that I met this man and had no questions to ask him. I can think of some now. He also helped grandpa's favorite hunting buddy into medical school and is now practicing

medicine in Oregon, Travis Moshaw- if I spelled his name correctly.

GRAVE YARD

I have not been to the grave site since we buried our grandfather. I dont believe in talking to graves and so forth, but I did. It was a way for me to say my peace and bless them. I was able to share things that were on my heart that I did not get a chance to before. I also wanted to bless the WWII vet. James and my uncle that I never met John Brandt Holl. I have to admit that I gave Charles a piece of my mind... I always wondered why.....

Ken Holl is in the middle and Rod on the right... Im not sure who dude on the left is.

LETTER TO GRANDPA AND GRANDMA!

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Dear Grandparents, I just want to start of by saying that I am grateful for your love and what you did to get me where I am. I am blessed to have such memories. Grandpa, many miss you and your personality. You brought laughter to many, but your family missed who you were. I too have struggled with similar things as you did. I promised not to let my light go dim from this world. I wonder what your pain was and what was hard to confront in your life. I say this because it is tough being a man in this world. Our masculinity is always challenged and it seems we have to be tougher than what we are to save face. This tends to build a callus around our hearts that doesnt let others in. I know there was another side to you when you looked me in my eyes and said you loved me. I was shocked to hear this, because this is not your typical way of showing it. You are a mans man and there is no one manlier than you in my book. I have a picture of you in the corn eld hanging on my wall over my dresser. It also has along the frame two pictures of you: one when you went to SF to look for work and another when working in the woods. You and I are similar in many ways. I promise to be the best man I can.

I remember many of your stories grandma. You are truly a strong woman for what you had to deal with in your domestic life. I want you to be proud of your children. They turned out wonderful and have strong bond with each other and with God Almighty, Blessed is He... You have wonderful great-great grand-children as well. We are all well educated in your honor. This is a characteristic that we will pass down to our children. I have every birthday card and letter that you sent me to this day. I have married a woman that is tough as nails as you were. I will always honor and cherish her and my family. You are the reason that I value family so much. Your stories and emphasis on family inspires my strong grip on each member. You have taught me that relationships are the most valuable thing we can possess in our lifetime. I want you to know that I am an administrator in education and have dedicated to making a difference in others lives. Love, Dustin Hunter
P.S. I wish we could have kept the ranch in the family, but Ive learned the ranch will always live because the family made the memories that live in my heart.

Psalms 103:15-18 15As for man, his days are like grass; As a ower of the eld, so he ourishes. 16 When the wind has passed over it, it is no more, And its place acknowledges it no longer. 17 But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to childrens children, 18 To those who keep His covenant and remember His precepts to do them.

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Shoshone Falls

Ollie

OUR SUMMER

Its been a busy summer at the Henderson home in Idaho. What a lovely state this is! Just take a look at some of the beautiful scenery Shoshone Falls (Above). Stanley, Idaho- Our new FAVORITE place to camp! This is a photo of the majestic Sawtooth Mountains overlooking Stanley. Riding four wheelers in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness was awesome! Weve had some new additions to our household this summer too Meet Ollie, our 7 year old Beagle (top Right).

Hub Morphew and Shelly Henderson Shelly and Kris Morphew

McCall, Idaho- Shelly, Chase, Hub, Kris, Trevor hammin it up

Shelly attempted to rescue a barn owl that later died at the Vet Hospital

We even had some family come visit Shelly with sister-in-law Angela and nieces Maddison & Shelby (from the Henderson side of the family)at the Lakeside Lavender Festival in Nampa, ID

Cuzzette Feedback from July Edition

Jessica Fowler Good job bro.... Just so everyone knows I am making CW3 as of August I have a few more years before I even get looked at for CW4. I hope that everyone will start to write and add to this news letter!

Kauleen Menard uh...I love it..don't get me wrong, but I also have an upcoming birthday on the 22nd of July. Can i get a revision?

Leonard Detrick Thank you for all the family news. I am the oldest living descendant of Jim Holl, My Grandfather. I was 87 on my birthday July 13th. Still in good health and enjoying weekly golf rounds. Keep up the good work. LEN DETRICK

Don Holl THank you Nephew! Will send some pictures of our coast trip. Aunt Sharon

Hunters Time Line of July

the scary thing is that she is a great shot!!!

Hunters Time Line of July

Brooke v i si ts with cononprot partner Ashly
Ju;y 27 So I wake up... Sarrah: Morning Mommy! Me: Morning Sarrah, how are you doing? Sarrah: I'm feelin good, mommy you feelin chillin? Me: Yes Sarrah I'm feelin chillin

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Old Sac for Dinner

State Fair S a c . Freedom Writhers meeting Sarrah at S h a b b a t school

Visit Kyra at Morphews house

13-17 Dustin F lies to Long Beach for Freedom Writers Institute 1. w/ Erin Gruwell 2.Holocaust survivor- Gloria

Our Family
One may ask, Who are some of these people? If you want to know, please look at the The Holl Family: 2010 Update that was compiled by Janet and Jim Holl. Here you will learn how vast our family is...
Please send all photos, updates, prayer requests, and other information by August 27th. Please state Cuzzette in the subject of the email. The earlier the information is sent the better.
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BELATED JULY BIRTHDAYS

JIM HOLL SR. SHAUNA NAYLOR BOBBY GUILL 6 12 23 24 30 1

UPCOMING AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

RAYNA BERTOLUCCI GEORGE GOMEZ TOM HOLL DON MILLARD DRYAN TRIPLETT DORIS PARCO DINAH DEANE

12 KAYLA TRIPLETT 13 LEONARD DETRICK 20 SALLY JANE DETRICK 22 MARSHAUD NAYLOR KEN DETRICK

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