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Howard Bellamy is just as surprised as anyone that he and his brother David are still at it, traveling the world, singing songs new and old, keeping their music career alive 44 years after the release of their first album.

“It’s the hardest thing to figure out,” Howard told the News-Argus Wednesday. “I still wonder why…”

It’s been easy for Jason Stephens to feel reenergized at Big Spring Skatepark lately. He remembers the work it took to make the park a reality in his hometown, and he saw it pay off last month when some of his skateboarding idols came to his playground.

Such opportunities are what Make It Happen Montana – a non-profit he co-founded – strives for. Make It Happens hopes to “empower, inspire and invest in opportunity, people and communities to support and make social change.” 

“I’ve been walking in the relay since 2004. I’ve only missed one year,” said Alice Neal, active Relay for Life participant, who plans to walk again this weekend.

Organizers for the annual Relay For Life are preparing to light up the night, fight cancer, celebrate survivors and honor all those whose life has been touched by cancer. 

This year’s event begins at dusk, Friday, July 12 at the Fergus County Fairgrounds and will last to dawn on Saturday. 

How much work is it to remodel 11 apartments? 

When the building is 111 years old, such a job is a “massive undertaking.” 

 “If I had to count how many walls we’ve ripped out I’d probably cry,” said Jamie Sura, Slater Building owner and property manager  “We’ve gutted pretty much the entire building.”