Daniel 4:28-37: We like to believe we are in charge of our life, but when trouble inevitably comes our way, we’re reminded that’s not true. Yet even in times of difficulty we quickly try to regain control. In an attempt to put all the pieces back together, we may resort to manipulating circumstances or people, devising strategies, or using our own efforts to fix matters. Helplessness is one

U.S. Sen, Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a bill to protect babies with Down syndrome from abortion. The bill, the “Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act,” would prevent the selective abortion of babies with Down syndrome. This bill: •Makes it illegal for a doctor to knowingly perform an abortion being sought because the baby has or may have Down syndrome, or, if the doctor

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.