According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 400 people are electrocuted in the United States each year. Many of those electrocutions occur in people's own homes. In fact, the Electrical Safety Foundation International notes that wiring hazards, including damaged or exposed wiring and household wiring, accounted for roughly 14 percent of all electrocution deaths. Such figures underscore the importance that homeowners must place on electrical safety in and around their homes. Emphasizing electrical safety could greatly reduce the risk of injury and accidents, including home fires. The ESFI notes that electrical malfunctions are the leading cause of the largest fires reported to United States fire departments.

Carol A. Brown, 83, of Fort Peck died March 16, 2021. Services are pending under the direction of Bell Mortuary of Glasgow.

Robert “Bob” Quam, 74, of Billings and formerly of Frazer, died March 9, 2021. Services will be held at a later date.

attended Southview Grade School in Vida, Mont., and graduated from Wolf Point High School. He maintained his love of the farm-life after graduating high school by working on wheat and dairy farms. After farming, he moved on to truck driving, and drove until shortly before his passing. Tracy lived simply and followed the Golden Rule throughout life. He treated others with compassion and kindness. Tracy will be remembered for his gentleness and giving spirit. A memorial is planned to celebrate Tracy's life later this summer. Tracy Alan Ware, 65, passed away on Feb. 24, 2021, in Crook County, Wyo. Tracy is survived by his four sisters, Alberta (Jay) Therkilsen of Brandon, Fla., June (Dean) Jensen of Billings, Mont., Julie (Mitchell) Schweigert of Miles City, Mont., and Nancy Ware of Kennewick, Wash.; and one brother, Kenneth (Kathy) Ware of Vancouver, Wash. Tracy had nine nieces and nephews, as well as 11 great-nieces and -nephews. He was preceded in death by father, Kenneth; mother, Margaret; sister, Theresa Felton; and brother, Donald. Tracy was born June 4, 1955, in Wolf Point, Mont., where he grew up on a farm. He (Paid Obituary)