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Prospect resident Patty Melnice founder of Tough Angels.

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A Message from your zona POA President the official publicationPros of Prospect New Townp | Novemberect 2013

Prospect resident Patty Melnice founder of Tough Angels. We are pleased to have partnered with N2 publishing in an effort to bring to Prospect Photo by Julie Cardinal of cardinal-photography.com an attractive and informative publication. Our hope is to develop a heightened sense of community while also creating a venue to relay important and interesting information.

Even though this message is scheduled for publication Because of the around the end of October, it’s being written at the middle of diversity of September to meet the publishing schedule. The Front Range Prospect we are of Colorado has just been hit with devastating floods. Prospect fortunate to residents have been giving generously of their resources to have a broad mix help those who have been impacted by the flooding. We have of education, been fortunate to have had so little damage compared to the talents, skills, cultural backgrounds and interests, and surrounding neighborhoods and communities. Over the past especially opinions. Over the years that I have served on the almost 3 years that I have served on the board, I have become POA board I have had the opportunity to work with various aware of many acts of generosity and assistance that Prospect board members and I can definitely say that, although there are residents have provided to help others. Much of this kindness occasional disagreements, that all the board members have had has been unheralded and unannounced. We are fortunate the best interests of the neighborhood and residents at heart, indeed to live in such a wonderful and diverse neighborhood. and have put in considerable time and energy in behalf of the neighborhood. In a few months we will be holding the annual Owners Association Meeting. There will be two positions up for election to the board. I hope that some of you will please Bassett Carpets seriously consider running for election to the board and be will- ing to share your knowledge, time, expertise, and skills for the Tired of being tired? Wired with Stress? Store Hours: Bassett Carpet Showroom benefit of Prospect. The board regularly faces challenges and Feeling the pain of aches, injuries, Monday - Saturday: 1637 Main St sometimes difficult decisions related to the maintenance and headaches or digestive upset? 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Longmont, CO 80501 Sunday: Closed Phone: (303) 776-5711 upkeep of Prospect, encouraging the upkeep of property and bassettcarpets.com homes, collection of dues and assessments, administering the Are you ready to take control of your health? Embrace your joy! covenants and rules and regulations, planning and budgeting for HELPING our COMMUNITY REBUILD Join our healthy community... Bassett Carpet of Longmont will help the community from their recent ﬂoods by donating future and unforeseen expenses, etc. The board works closely a percentage of all sales to the St. Vrain Flood Relief Fund at the Longmont Community with Homestead Management in the administering of these “In our practice, we focus on you Foundation. 100% of the proceeds to the St. Vrain Relief Fund will go toward helping our as a unique individual, with diet & lifestyle needs as unique as you communities recover from this tragedy. Our team is ready to help and prepared with responsibilities. The neighborhood and board can greatly benefit are. Together, we strive to find a additional inventory to service those in need of ﬂooring replacement. from your willingness to serve. healthy balance & maintain your health. Let's explore & discover Hardwood - Tile & Stone - laminate - Vinyl - Window Coverings what health is for you, & how you can create healthy choices There are also many others who devote time and efforts for without sacrificing the things that the benefit of Prospect – the social committee which organizes bring you joy!" many of the wonderful neighborhood events and the Prospect

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Prospect Business Spotlight – This is a popular section the place to do so. This gives your friends and neighbors the Types of ArticlesYOU WILL SEE where we highlight you as a business owner. Yes, you must be chance to feel your experience and see if it would be a good fit a resident of the neighborhood. It is an opportunity to let your for their own vacation. Let’s see those pictures! in the neighborhood know the specifics of what you do, and services you can offer, as well as a background of who you are and where Young Achievers – Parents, do you want another way to rec- ublication you are from. ognize or congratulate your kids about any sport, academic, or P other activity achievement? Use your newsletter. This should Since this magazine is about you and your neighbors, we want and need your involvement. We are looking Prospect Pets – Here is an award winner! If you have a pet and include pictures along with what they achieved. Examples for several types of articles to be submitted each month. Therefore, please take a few minutes to acquaint want them to be famous, just get them in the Precious Pets sec- include: Black Belt, honor roll, scouting, scholarships, state yourself with the types of articles we normally include in the publication. If you have any other article or tion. Pets are our pride and joy so let us all get to know them! champs, volunteer work, graduation, music, theatre, or just wish story suggestions, please email us. them Happy Birthday. Resident Recipe – This is where you can let some of your cook- ing secrets out to the public! All that is required are the ingredi- If you or a family member would like to be featured for any of the stories, just email us at [email protected] ents and preparation advice, but a photo is always nice too! This Our goal is to help your neighborhood have the best newsletter and we will send you the simple details of submitting the information. really spices up things a bit from the ordinary mac & cheese. possible. We always keep your needs in mind, so if you know of anyone, or if you want to fill one of these articles yourself just make Travel Tales – If you or anyone you know has gone on a sure you let us know. Pictures – WE LOVE PICTURES!!! Living Spaces – Share your favorite living space with vacation and would like to share their experience, then this is This includes pictures of parties, graduations, family events, kids your neighbors. playing, holiday gatherings, etc. One of the best parts about your new newsletter is the involvement from residents. Pictures are Making a Difference – We want to recognize the hardwork- an easy way to help support the look of the newsletter as well as ing volunteers of the neighborhood. This is a chance to inform bring smiles to your fellow residents. Digital photographs with your neighbors about the causes you are passionate about. high quality capability are the way to go here - the more pixels Giving back to the community is a big deal and we want to Send in Your Favorite the better! Simply send an attachment of the pictures in an recognize you for it! email to [email protected]. Meet Your Neighbors – This is where we get to feature one of Art Talk – Prospect has many amazing artists. This section is all the neighbors each month. It’s a great way to get to know them, ict ures about art. Know a resident artist you think we should feature? or let them know about you. EmailP [email protected]! Or are you an artist with an interesting story or useful art tips you’d like to share? Let us know. Neighborhood News – Any activity going on in the neighbor- with your pictures, stories, news, and events! hood or surrounding area such as parades, block parties, barbe- Food & Wine Prospect-ive – Do you have a passion for food or cues, neighborhood cleanups, school picnics, fundraisers, pool We want pictures of your little stars! Make your child feel like a star by submitting wine? We’d love for you to share your knowledge with Prospect. parties, or golf events. We want to let you know what is going pictures of your special moments. on and what has happened with these social events! Please send Healthy Living – Prospect is home to some great health profes- your pictures afterwards for our next issue. Are you in a book club, a Bible study group, or a Bridge group; and if not, sionals. Let’s all learn from them as we strive to live healthier. would you like to join one? Let us know about it! 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Patty and friends Lady Fair’s house before

Education is key Lady Fair’s house after construction Patty and some of her tough angels

She traveled to South Africa on a six US to help. With the additional money, month visit. She found the people of she was able to rebuild Lady Fair’s home, Africa magical, “thankful to just breathe providing more space with running water, the air,” and with very rich traditions electricity, and weatherproofing. Of and culture. course Lady Fair took this as an opportunity to take in more children.

Lady Fair’s house during construction When her stay was nearly up, she met a Zulu woman, called “Lady Fair” that She realized that many people have bro- Photo by Julie Cardinal changed her life. Patty always had a ken or unwanted jewelry that can make a heart for people, and had spent most of huge difference to these hurting people, her adult life helping abused women and so Patty started “Rings of Hope”. children in Denver. What she found in It is cathartic for people with jewelry they making a Lady Fair was a woman that had next don’t use to be able to make a huge differ- to nothing, that took in abused and ence in these children’s lives. orphaned street children. She received Difference Rings of Hope no money for this, and lived in a rusty Patty now works full time for her non- tin shack with dirt floors, a leaky roof, profit called Tough Angels, which she Patty Michael Melnice and no running water or electricity. It founded four years ago. Her goal is to was so tight that her eleven children had bring education, hope and awareness A Tough Angel with a Big Heart to sleep on the floor lined up like domi- to some of the most abused women noes just to fit. and children around the world. In In 2009, shortly after Patty’s divorce, she felt a desire South Africa, there is a tribal myth that to visit Africa. She had never been there before, but Patty knew she had to do something, but having relations with a virgin will cure felt that this would be the place to refocus her life. her time and money were nearly up in AIDS. As a result it is not uncommon Africa. She decided to pawn her wed- for babies and children to be abused. Patty found that focus, as well as a renewed purpose. Patty relaxing in her Prospect sanctuary. Photo by Julie Cardinal “May these, once given in love, be used for love.” ding ring as well as contact friends in the Zona Prospect Zona Prospect 14 NeighborhoodNews November November NeighborhoodNews 15

prospectmeet the new town founder

Patty’s angel belt buckle

African police, and has literally chased I’m sure you’ve all met Kiki. We caught up with him at Prospect Eats and asked him a down rapists with them. Tough Angels is few questions. also partnering with several other inter- national organizations to serve thousands What initially gave you the idea for Prospect? of women and children annually. There was an article in the Wall Street Journal in February 1993 about a city planner Andrés Duany, urban planner (image by Knight Foundation) named Andrés Duany (a leader in the New Urbanism movement, seeking to end Patty jumping rope with friends Patty and her husband Raymond Schnei- suburban sprawl). I liked his vision, so I hired him. der have lived in Prospect for two years. In Kenya, people come from many war Tough Angels is careful to have these She heard about Prospect through friends Where did you come up with the name “Prospect New Town”? torn African countries to overcrowded programs run by locals in the community, who have lived here for many years, and Plateau road to our South used to be called Prospect Road in 1974. refugee camps. Because of drought and and not by white Americans or outsid- wanted a place that would be a sanctuary poverty, families will sometimes traffic ers. She doesn’t want to westernize them, for her to recover from her trips. She has What was the hardest thing about setting up Prospect? their wives and children in exchange for but to empower them to take ownership loved living in Prospect. “It is a safe hav- Convincing the city that this was a good thing for Longmont. The new thinking basic necessities. In the refugee camps, of gender based violence so that they can en for me; a sanctuary to come home to, a about urban planning required a lot of variances to the standard way of zoning Tough Angels offers art, music, and support and heal their own. nurturing, and healing place,” she says. residential areas. dance therapy, trying to get the women What most surprised you about how Prospect came together? and children to talk openly about their Patty visits Africa about three times per To donate or volunteer with Tough Angels or to learn abuse. “We want to give them a voice,” year to encourage and strengthen the more go to www.toughangels.org or email Patty at That it came together so easily. The start was very smooth. When we needed [email protected]. Patty says. programs there. She also works with the Kiki Wallace at Prospect Eats, 2013 something, it was there.

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mixing the old with the new. For example, using reclaimed Wyoming snow fence on one wall in the master bedroom brings a piece of my home state here as well as adding a very clean and modern, yet rustic element to the room.

What is your favorite decorating store? I don’t have a favorite store, but love looking at other peoples design ideas- on Pinterest & Houzz. As far as Steve goes, he gets inspiration from architects such as Aalto and Wright. He has a real eye for bringing the elements of the landscape or the existing house to tie in nicely.

What is your favorite room in the house and why? After Remodel Before Remodel The New Island Definitely the kitchen right now. So much of life revolves around meals and this central area. The new island allows the kids to do so many things at the The Lane Kitchen Remodel counter, from breakfast to homework. My second favorite part of the house is the outdoor space we’ve created. It’s kind of living spacesFamily Member Names: like a mini escape from it all. Steve and Amy Lane, children Ian and Morgan and Oliver the dog If you could do it all over again, would you change anything? Street Address: There are so many decisions that go into 1013 Neon Forest Circle any design project that I don’t know if we’d ever do the same thing twice. There Your occupations: always are ways to improve, because Steve- Architect, the possibilities are endless and home Amy- Graphic Designer Backsplash technology is constantly improving. The fun part about remodeling is exploring How long have you lived in this house? ing it one piece at a time so we can enjoy didn’t want to tackle ourselves, so we the different possibilities that fit life as Since January 2012 our time in the new neighborhood. hired local firm, TLC Company. The it evolves. landscaping and other finishes we did What is unique about your house? Did you design or decorate it yourself? If ourselves. Having designed and built our What advice would you give to someone All houses are unique in the neighborhood. We were fortunate not, what company did you use? last home, we don’t mind getting involved looking to spruce up their living space? enough to find a house that needed a little TLC, as we were Having an architect in the house dictates in the labor portion of the remodeling. Sometimes simple things can change the wanting a property that we could do some remodeling to make that all the design work is done by us. way a space feels. I think if you find a few it our own. That’s the fun part! While Steve does What was your inspiration? things you love--a favorite chair, a unique the lion’s share of the design, we defi- For the kitchen remodel, Steve found a tile tile or textile, piece of art or wall texture- What rooms did you remodel/decorate? nitely have a few collaborative ideas that that he specified for one of his commercial -you can use that to work the rest of the We’ve done some landscaping work and have remodeled the brought it all together. projects that we both loved. That became décor around it. Personally, I like to take kitchen to date. Other than that, we have done only a bit of the central anchor that dictated the rest of my time and buy quality pieces rather painting and wall treatments. We have plans to redo the bath- What company did the work? the materials and design elements. Other than just buying something to fill a space. rooms and add touches to each room in the house, as well as The construction work for the kitchen decorations come from a mixture of lov- I think it makes for a simpler, but more some more modification to the front landscape, but we are tak- remodel was something we knew we ing mid-century modern furnishings and beautiful home environment. Zona Prospect Zona Prospect 18 NeighborhoodNews November November NeighborhoodNews 19

Shrimp Pad Thai Mango and sticky rice dessert

Urban Thai and delivery scooter Edward Vanegas and Chef Ben Chansingthong (Paul’s nephew) Crispy Shrimp Rolls

and was instrumental in starting and specials, their menu and wine list organizing Prospect Eats. However, changes seasonally. prospect there was no Thai food. From growing BUSINESS spotlight up in Bangkok, Paul knew about Perhaps best of all, the restaurant is authentic Thai food, and had experience run as a family with a heart of giving. in the restaurant industry. They decided This can be seen in everything from the to convert a hot dog cart into a mobile complimentary shrimp chips to Urban Thai - Bringing Bangkok to Prospect Photos by Julie Cardinal Thai kitchen included at Prospect Eats. the many meals donated to the They received such a positive response Longmont Flood Victims Relief In 1995, Paul Chansingthong moved After taking a trip to Colorado, they that when a Prospect restaurant location Centers. In only a few short months, from his home in Bangkok Thailand to decided to move their company from San became available, they decided to open there are many regulars that come back Francisco to Boulder. They liked the low- their first Thai restaurant just a few for the five-star service, moderate prices, New York to study business. Paul met er cost of housing, and the fact that they months ago. and amazing food. Edward Vanegas in San Francisco and could experience all four seasons. From they formed a business partnership in there they decided to open a gift shop, Urban Thai now employs 14 people where they could test market the prod- and serves authentic central Bangkok 2000 starting Suburban Silk which Need some Thai food? Go to ucts they were selling to other retailers. Thai food, using family recipes handed wholesales silk products from Thailand The spot they chose was in Prospect, and down to Paul, as well as some personal www.UrbanThaiCafe.com or ranging from bags and ties to iPad they opened Suburban Hill Gift Shop on touches and a full bar. Everything call 303-719-7916. They even cases, as well as other accessory items. Ionosphere Street in 2007. from the plates to the decor has come deliver in Prospect using their directly from Thailand. The ambiance is Paul and Edward design and create Meanwhile, Edward became very kept clean and simple, so that the food red and white delivery scooter. many of these products themselves. involved in the Prospect community takes center stage. Besides the weekly Zona Prospect Zona Prospect 20 November November NeighborhoodNews 21

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If you’ve been in Prospect very long, you’ve probably seen Karl Weaver. Karl came to Prospect as one of its first builders. Then having loved the ‘hood, he moved onto Andrew Alden Street 13 years ago and has been here ever since. You may have seen You are invited! him cleaning the pool, helping out around Julie Cardinal Photog�aphy Fine Ar� Photog�aphy Exhibit, the neighborhood, or out doing one of his Long�ont Museum and Cult�ral Center, November, 23 2013-Januar� 2014 many handyman jobs.

Karl is from Reno Nevada where he worked in the banking industry. Even- tually, he was transferred to Las Vegas. After marrying a woman from Iowa and adopting his son, he moved his family to Boulder, Colorado, which fit the criteria they had for where to raise their son. Karl built 12 houses in Prospect, and really loves the mix of Victorian and Modern architecture.

Karl has been semi-retired for several years and lives with his two dogs. His son and four-year-old granddaughter live in Northglenn, Colorado. If you have need for any around the house projects, from painting to remodeling, and want Portraits • Food • Fine Art them done right - Karl has done it all. 303.485.7191 [email protected] Need his services? You can reach Karl at See more of my work at www.cardinal-photography.com 303-931-9452 Zona Prospect Zona Prospect 22 NeighborhoodNews November November 23

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CO flood picture by Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida, September 12, 2013 Prospect Neighborhood Carol Dixon at Freedom Financial has Erica Joy Besen completed her training career. When you have a massage Halloween Carnival! opened its office to displaced Massage at the Boulder College of Massage with Erica you are directly helping the Therapist, Erica Joy Besen. Erica and her Therapy earning more than 1100 hours Colorado Flood Relief effort to get back two children were evacuated from their including many advanced electives. You to business as usual, and giving yourself home in Lyons, Colorado, when the flood may visit her website: EricaJoyLLC. a much needed relief too. Where: Prospect Downtown Park waters came within ten feet of their home. com or by calling Erica at When: October 27 from 1pm The river created four islands in Lyons. 303-217-1441. Contact: Amber VanSelus, [email protected]

Erica's family was the south island, with Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the flood- Bring your kids and costumes down for a parade around the park, the rising flood water creating deep banks Carol is pleased to offer Erica a space ing. If you have been assisting victims of the flood, let right outside their front door. in her office to continue her massage [email protected] know about it. entertainment, donut on a string contest, crafts, costume prizes and more fun!

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The art studio in full swing talk ArtSusan Wechsler - A Mosaic Story Prospect resident Susan Wechsler is a master of mosaic art. However, it was her grandmother that unknowingly started her down that path.

Susan’s Art Studio Mosaic necklaces Susan grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio in a cul-de-sac neighborhood, which is one of the reasons she fell in love with Prospect leave the theatre to focus on her art. When her two boys were Looking for a new town and a house with an art studio, Susan where she can really feel the community. born, she made theme rooms for them (a ‘50s cowboy room and her family moved to Prospect eight years ago. and a boat theme room). Soon after that, she found herself in While working on a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the demand designing theme rooms for other families. She loved Three years later, she started making her signature item, mosaic University of Michigan, Susan wandered into the theatre that as well, especially being able to do girls rooms, but wanted dresses. This combined her love for costumes with her love for department. Being strong in sewing and artistic talents, she to focus back on her art. sculpture and mosaics. She is still making mosaic art which she quickly became the “go to” person for all the costumes. Loving sells around the world. costumes, and wanting to be near theatre, she decided to get her Then her grandmother passed away. While going through her master’s degree in costume design from NYU. grandmother’s things she could not bear to throw away the Susan teaches a monthly Saturday mosaic class from her Prospect broken china pieces that held so much family history. Instead studio for $135 which includes all materials. Her next two classes After working in theatre in New York, she met and married of just putting them in a box, she started making mosaics in the are on November 9, and December 14th from 9am to 3pm. Find her husband David. Finding it difficult to juggle the demand- shapes of flowers and houses. To her surprise, she sold $20,000 out more at www.MosaicsBySusan.com or contact her at susan@ ing theatre life with her new home life, she made the choice to worth at her first art exhibit. MosaicsBySusan.com or (303) 485-0636. Zona Prospect Zona Prospect 28 YoungLife November November NeighborhoodNews 29

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t is a well known fact that carrots are good for the eyes. and zinc include sunflower seeds and peanuts. For a mid-day However, are there other foods that may be even better? In snack, try reaching for a handful of almonds or perhaps a few recentI years, there has been more research done on the relationship apple slices dipped in peanut butter. between nutrition and eye health. Here, I hope to provide you with a brief summary of some of the most powerful foods that you 4) Salmon can eat to protect your baby blues through the years. Omega-3 fatty acids are considered “essential fatty acids,” which means they are necessary, though the body can’t make them -- 1) Leafy green vegetables you have to get them through food. Those who eat fish rich in Greens such as spinach, kale, collard greens, and Brussels Omega-3s (such as salmon, tuna, and halibut) 2-3 times a week sprouts are packed full of lutein and zeaxanthin, two are at a lower risk for developing macular degeneration down antioxidants that greatly reduce your risk of macular the road. Additionally, these essential acids help provide relief degeneration, an eye disease that can lead to blindness. Many from dry eyes, which is all too common in our dry Colorado Americans are low in lutein and zeaxanthin, which are only climate. For the vegetarians out there, other great sources of obtained through diet. Can’t stand the taste of uncooked kale Omega-3 Fatty Acids include flax seeds, soybeans, and walnuts. or spinach? Try adding them to a smoothie with your favorite fruits, for a nutrient-packed breakfast. 5) Sweet potatoes Sweet potatoes provide even more vitamin A than carrots, 2) Bell peppers which is used by the retina to maintain good vision, and also Just one red, yellow, or orange pepper gives you about four protects against dry eyes and night blindness. If you do not times more Vitamin C than an orange! Vitamin C has been like carrots or sweet potatoes, you can get your vitamin A shown to reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration through mangoes, peaches, or yellow squash, just to name a as well as slow the onset of cataracts. Other great sources of few other sources. Vitamin C include broccoli, cauliflower, papayas, strawberries, kiwis, and cantaloupe. Next time you make a salad, why not Though most eye diseases such as cataracts and macular chop up a bell pepper and some strawberries, and sprinkle degeneration occur in the later years of life, the processes that them on top? Delicious! lead to their development begin much earlier. A lifetime of good health will yield its benefits down the road, and it is never too 3) Nuts and seeds late to take the first step into a healthy lifestyle. A multivitamin Almonds make a delicious mid-day snack and are rich in can provide you with some of the vitamins I mentioned above, Vitamin E and zinc, both of which can protect your eyes but really the best source is through diet. So, fill your plate with from free radical damage. Other great sources of Vitamin E variety and color. Here’s to years of great health and vision! Zona Prospect Zona Prospect 30 NeighborhoodNews November November ResidentBusinesses 31

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LOCAL EVENTS November Prospect Halloween Carnival no volunteers, no losers--just a quiet walk run around the neigh- Featured properties may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this brochure. When: October 27th at 1pm borhood with 50 of your closest friends. Costumes encouraged! Source Multiple Listing Service. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed. Where: Prospect Downtown Park Supplied by Denise Patryas - RE/MAX of Boulder Bring your kids and costumes down for a parade around the park, Santa at Longmont Christmas Tree Lighting entertainment, donut on a string contest, crafts, costume prizes When: November 29 at 6:00 pm Address Neighborhood List Price Sale Price Sold Date DOM Beds Baths SqFt Home Type and more fun! Where: 6th & Main, Longmont, Colorado 80501 821 Incorrigible Prospect $599,000 $550,000 01/13/13 159 4 4 4,537 House Santa and other winter characters will all be there to help light 2018 Ionosphere St 14 Prospect $166,600 $140,000 02/28/13 147 2 1 1,030 Condo Prospect Biomed Networking Group Longmont's Christmas Tree. 722 Tenacity Dr A Prospect $225,000 $216,500 03/11/13 860 1 2 2,207 Condo When: Tuesday, November 5 at 7am (First Tuesday of every month) 801 Confidence Dr 5 Prospect $198,900 $187,000 03/28/13 65 1 2 828 Condo Where: 2 Dog Diner Jekyll & Hyde 836 Neon Forest Prospect $625,000 $620,000 04/05/13 46 4 4 4,358 House A networking and breakfast group for Prospect residents in the When: Weekends starting October 18 801 Confidence Dr 4 Prospect $205,000 $190,000 04/08/13 118 1 2 858 Condo biomedical sciences (medical device, medical diagnostics, and Where: Jesters Dinner Theatre, (303) 682-9980 2018 Ionosphere St 12 Prospect $220,000 $220,000 05/10/13 27 1 1 1,030 Condo drug development). 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