June 15, 2019 in Political Life
The Life of George Rogers Clark
George Rogers Clark was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, on November 19, 1972. During the American Revolutionary War, he became the “Conqueror of the Northwest,” capturing territory that expanded America’s frontier. By the 1770’s, some intrepid colonists had gone into the territory of Kentucky to claim land, George Rogers Clark used the surveying skills he learned from his grandfather to join them. However, Indian tribes were fighting back against the encroaching settlers. With the Revolutionary War, Indian raids worsened as the British armed some tribes against the colonists. Faced with this threat, Clark came up with a plan to defend
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Air Force One Final Flight Will End at Reagan Library 2001
On September 8, 2001 the former Air Force One, the aircraft that flew President Ronald Reagan during his Presidency, made it’s final flight to San Bernardino International Airport. At the airport were a crowd of former Ronald Reagan Administration members, dignitaries and friends gathered to witness the Secretary of the Air Force officially turn over the SAM 27000 to Nancy Reagan to be placed in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. This video was created by Jim Van Schaack. See more videos on https://www.vanschaackfamily.com/
Read moreJim Van Schaack Designs the Children’s Clothing Store Boulevard Shrimps
In the 1980’s Jim Van Schaack designed the adorable children’s clothing store known as Boulevard Shrimps. The store was located on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. The store was owned by Larry Harris, one of the co-founders of Casablanca Records.
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The Van Schaack’s Visit Butchart Gardens in 1973
In August of 1973 Jim Van Schaack, Joyce Van Schaack and Chris Van Schaack visited the beautiful Butchart Gardens in Victoria, Canada.
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Jim and Joyce Van Schaack Visit Holland in 1978
In the summer of 1978 Jim and Joyce Van Schaack visited Holland, the land of windmills, flowers, diamonds, Rembrandt, Vincent Van Gogh and very industrious people. Much of the country is below sea level so water is pumped into canals, ponds or ditches so canals, ditches and ponds are everywhere. Jim and Joyce enjoyed watching wooden shoes being made and enjoyed visiting Amsterdam where they saw a shop where diamonds are cut, polished and sold and they watched a diamond cutter at work. They learned about all the different types of diamonds and, of course, the tulips are just as
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Jim and Joyce Van Schaack Visit Ireland 1979
In the summer of 1979, Jim and Joyce Van Schaack visited Ireland. An island of 32,589 square miles, smaller than the state of Main. Norther Ireland shares the island. It is part of The United Kingdom. We left the west coast of Great Britain by ferry and landed at the harbor near Dublin, Ireland. Our first stop was Dublin City, Ireland’s principal city for 1000 years. The city of Dublin was building a new civic center. While digging foundations they found ancient Roman ruins. We kissed the Balrney Stone at Blarney Castle. Kissing the stone is supposed to give you
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Jim and Joyce Van Schaack Visit Italy in 1989
In 1989 Jim and Joyce Van Schaack visited Italy. They began their trip in Milan and worked their way south to Sorrento. They visited an early shopping mall, a great cathedral, saw a statue of Leonardo Di Vinci. visited a palace in Milan. In Genoa they visited an early home of Christopher Columbus. The went to the Baptistery and the Cathedral in Pisa and the leaning bell tower. Next they toured to the beautiful city of Florence and went on to tour Rome. Next they went to the city of Capri and then to Pompeii, Venice and next they stayed
Read moreJune 15, 2019 in Celebrating Life
Jim Van Schaack III and Linda Renfro’s Wedding
Jim Van Schaack III and Linda Refro got married on April 12, 1975 at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. The Wedding reception was held at Jack and Gloria Walter’s home in Irvine California. After the wedding, Jim and Linda moved to Telluride, Colorado to begin their new life together.
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A Visit To Locust Grove: Home of General George Rogers Clark
Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack made a visit to Locust Grove, the Home of General George Rogers Clark, the founder of Louisville Kentucky conqueror of the Northwest Territory.
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