Partners, cspan recently visited many sites exploring Colorado Springs rich history. To best understand who Spencer Penrose the man was, i thought i would read a quote from his obituary. December 15, 1939. Than a he was more capitalist, Community Builder and philanthropist. In my own words, who is Spencer Penrose . I think of him or in terms of his legacy to the community. Of his most obvious legacies are he build the broaden our hotel in 1918. One of the finest resorts in the world right here at the foot of pikes peak. He created the foundation, being Apple Orchard in spanish, and that was named after his home. That foundation he started in 1937, two years before his death with 20 1 million. Today it has grown to hide hundred 80 million. Over those years, it is given away over 500 million in grants. It is almost 13,000 grants to charities in the state of colorado only. Spencer penrose was born in 18 65 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. He was one of seven boys born to Richard Penrose and
Exact that has been given to the nonprofits in the state of colorado 505 million to be exact that has been given to the nonprofits of colorado means that we have a Downtown Civic Center courtesy of him. Throughout the weekend, American History tv is featuring Colorado Springs, colorado. Our staff recently traveled there to learn about its rich history. Our more about Colorado Springs localcontent. Org coming up next on the presidency, a conversation about the world war ii leadership styles of president Franklin Roosevelt and british Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The Public Policy institute hosted this event. Welcome to roosevelt house. I am Andrew Polsky, the acting dean of Hunter College. And professor of political science. Our program this evening features two visitors, who are deeply knowledgeable about the decisions that led up to be historic moment 70 years ago when allied forces stormed ashore of normandy to begin the final struggle of the liberation of europe from nazi germa
Rafael to San Francisco is 7 minutes. This is the drive through san rafael. It is cheer. No accidents to report. Headlights are southbound and the drive is going to be smooth. 5 01. Happening now student demonstrators are holing their ground at city college of San Francisco, a protest that turned violent last night. Nick smith is on campus this morning. Good morning, the students are continuing to hold their ground. Look at the Youtube Video shot last night, and i want you to see what we found it shows students at city college trying to occupy the hall yesterday afternoon. One student was pepper sprayed and another arrested for spraying a Police Officer. They want the trustee to resign and calling for revertsal of a plan they believe forces students out of school because out of tuition requires them to pay thousands in fees upfront that they cannot afford. We want the school run firstly and affordable for the students. Public education should be free or close to it. The building closed
To 1716 street historically noeng known as marcus book store and jim boss bob of section of the planning code. This is a historic moment for me. I was working behind the counter of marcus book store. I think the next step needs to be National Landmark designation. Thanks thank you. Two more speaker cards calling names morning, commissioners. I just wanted to ask for a little bit of clarification on the commissioners condominiums regarding flexibility and referring to article 10 as a guideline. As youre aware theres litigation surrounding this property. Were certainly in support of preserving his history and we dont want any of the commissions decisions made on this property to influence the outcome of litigation. That would help both parties in that common understanding. Thank you thank you good afternoon. Im mr. Anderson. I recently helped to save the landmark of marcus book store it was a 9 month battle against city bank and we raised 175,000. I understand how important the marcus bo
Shortly our clerk is lisa miller i want to thank sf tv. Miss miller are there any announcements . Items acted to know today will appear on the november 19th board of supervisors agenda unless otherwise stated. Thank you madam clerk can you start by calling item number 2 . Extend existing roadway. Okay john from the department of public works. Good afternoon. The department received a request from an applicant to reconstruct that portion to install a privately maintained drive way that will lead to his new garage. At that point the applicant was not ready he was working with neighbors and they are now currently ready and thats why this application is in front of the full board with recommendations for full approval. Colleagues if theres no questions or comment well open it up to Public Comment. Is there any Public Comment on item number 2 . Okay seeing none Public Comments is closed. Colleagues do i have a motion to forward item 2 to the full board with positive recommendation. Take tha