June 15, 2019 in Recreational Life
The Van Schaack’s Visit London England in 1979
In 1979 Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack visited London, England in the UK. The visited among other things, the Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, and early English castle and they enjoy the changing of the guard as well as an armor and weapons display there. They visited Westminster Abbey, on of the United Kingdom’s most notable religious buildings. They also visited Buckingham Palace and watched the changing of the guards and visited the Palace of Westminster, Parliament, London House of Lords and the House of Commons. They saw Nelson’s statue in Trafalger Square and Kensington Palace. The
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Jim Van Schaack planned and designed the McDonald’s Department Store in Visalia.
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Freedom’s Foundation 44th Annual Awards Presentation Luncheon
On February 11, 2012 the Freedom’s Foundation at Valley forge Orange County Chapter presented the George Washington Honor Award Medal to Saddleback College Veterans Memorial at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo. The honorable Nancy Padberg gave the invocation and Francisca Kloa was the vocalist with Greg Smith on Piano. The Marine Air Logistics Squadron #39, Color Guard, Camp Pendelton presented the colors. Introductions were made by Lane Curtis and Dr. Tod A. Burnett and Joyce Van Schaack introduced distinguished guest and spoke at the event along with The Honorable Diane Harkey, Assemblywoman 73rd AD. The presentation were
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Visiting Paris France in 1978
Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack visited Paris France in 1978. Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack visited Paris France in 1978. Among other things they visited the Arc de Triomphe, the French was memorial. They visited the Eiffel Tower which was constructed for the 1889 Paris Exposition and Basilique de Sacre Coeur which was consecrated in 1918 after WW1. Construction began in 1975 and was completed in 1914. Catheral Notre Dome de Paris was constructed between 1163 and was largely completed by 1260. During the French Revolution much of the religious imagery was stolen or damaged. While
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A Visit to Pompeii Italy in 1989
In 1989 Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack visited the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in Italy. Mount Vesuvius erupted on August 24, 79AD. Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash for 2000 years. 1500 to 2000 people died due to the eruption. Excavation of Pompeii began in 1748 and continues today. You will see plaster casting of victims of the volcano and some homes that survived the eruption.
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Visiting Rothenburg Germany in 1978
In 1978 Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack explored the walled Imperial City of Rothenburg Germany, a city from the Middle Ages. It is a beautiful city.
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Dedication of the Saddleback College Veterans Memorial April 29, 2010
Dedication of the Saddleback College Veterans Memorial took place on April 29, 2010. The Marine Corp Band from Camp Pendelton entertained. The colors were posted and those responsible for the creation of the Veterans Memorial were recognized. A flag the flew over the United States Capitol and in Vietnam was hoisted for the first time over the Memorial. Many Veterans and representatives of Veterans organization attended the dedication. After the dedication everyone visited the memorial. The Saddleback College Veterans Memorial is wonderful to visit during the day and very beautiful at night.
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Visiting Scotland in 1979
In 1979 Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack visited Scotland. On their way to tour Edinburgh they saw a piper on the road side. Among other things, they visited Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, the Scottish the novelist, poet and historian. They enjoyed visiting Edinburgh Castle and Loch Ness, but they didn’t see the Loch Ness Monster. He’s in there somewhere, though.
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Visiting Taiwan: The Republic of China 1979
In November 1979 Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack and friends, the Miller’s and the Benner’s were invited by the government of the Republic of China on Tawain to spend two weeks touring Taiwan. They stayed at the Grand Hotel in Taipei. They visited a school in Taipei and talked with teachers and students about the United States and the Republic of China on Taiwan. They then attended a conference on business development in Taiwan. They visited several government building in Taipei and then visited the National Palace Museum and lunched with the Director. They also traveled south to
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