March 19, 2015 VOLU M E 2 | I S SUE 32 | F R E E
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Zip lines zoom into town
Recognize him?: A prominent Douglas County figure gets his mustache shaved off for a good cause. See Page 6
Photos tell stories: Photographer’s work can give a greater understanding into Colorado. See Page 14
Mark Bebout, of Franktown, zips along the course at Castle Rock’s Philip S. Miller Park March 14. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
The course, which opened March 14, features 1.5 miles of lines and reaches speeds of 50 mph
Just kickin’ it: High school girls soccer season is up and running. We look at who’s back and what to expect this season. See Page 21
By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Drake Bebout celebrated his 10th birthday by being the first paying customer to ride the new zip line course at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock. Drake and his father Mark, who are from nearby Franktown, were joined by their family in Castle Rock for the big day March 14. “We’ve been watching it go up and it was opening day on his birthday, so we thought `that’s so cool,’ ” said Heidi Robertson, Drake’s aunt. Drake showed no nerves before the inaugural voyage. When asked what he was most excited about he said “the big one” pointing to the dual racing line coming down from the top of the park’s challenge staircase — the fastest line of the 10 on the course where speeds can hit 50 mph. The rides taken by Drake and his family were the culmination of some 23 months of planning
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Spencer Robertson and his family pile into a ATV and make the ride to the start of the zip line course.
Zip lines continues on Page 10
Library events explore local history Series features variety of sources
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By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com What would Castle Rock look like today if it were hit with a historic flood like the one that devastated the town in 1965? What did Main Street look like in the 1920s? What might Castle Rock look like in another 50 years? At upcoming events hosted by Douglas County Libraries, you can get the questions you’ve always wondered about answered. On March 21, “Where Do You Think You Are?” will be held at the Philip S. Miller library in Castle Rock, 100 S. Wilcox Street. The event is the beginning of a yearlong series that will explore the history and unique qualities of the different areas of Douglas County. A panel presentation on the historic forces that shaped Castle Rock will include Randy Reed, former mayor of Castle Rock; Steve History continues on Page 12
The Philip S. Miller Library is hosting “Where Do You Think You Are?” March 21. The event explores the history of Douglas County. Courtesy photo