🌱 Local Crowned Miss Montana 2023 + State Junior Golf Championships

Hello, neighbors! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Helena Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Now, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A couple of p.m. t-showers. High: 64 Low: 43.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 76 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories today in Helena:

1. Helena native Faith Johnson was named Miss Montana 2023 over the weekend. The scholarship pageant was held at Lockwood High School in Billings and featured gown, fitness, and talent competitions. The 23-year-old is a recent graduate of Montana State University and plans to join the running for Miss America early next year. (The Independent Record)
2. The 57th Montana State Junior Golf Championships were held Monday and Tuesday in Helena. The competition brought 101 junior athletes from around the state to the Bill Roberts Municipal Golf Course to vie for a spot in the Junior Americas Cup and the Montana/Alberta Ryder Cup Matches. Scores can be viewed through the Montana State Golf Association website. (Montana Right Now)
3. The Montana Historical Society honored Juneteenth on Sunday with a three-part celebration. Activities included a lecture and book signing with Laura Aratal, an associate professor of history at Oklahoma State University, and an ice cream social. Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins also gave a special presentation on the history and significance of Juneteenth, issuing a special proclamation to honor the holiday. (Montana Right Now)

Today and tomorrow in Helena:

Wednesday, June 21

• International Yoga Day At Thrive Solutions (10:00 AM)
• Make Music Day At Downtown Helena (12:00 PM)

Thursday, June 22

• Live Music: Spare Change At Green Meadow Country Club (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Helena area. (Helena Patch)
• The Helena Police Department issued a reminder to avoid leaving food outside all day or overnight, as it may attract pests. Residents with concerns or questions are advised to contact the department's animal control officers by calling (406) 457-8865. (Helena Montana Police Department via Facebook)
• Is your teen an amateur sleuth? Kids in grades 6-12 are invited to the Lewis & Clark Library this Friday, Jun. 23, from 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. to solve mysteries and earn prizes. (Lewis & Clark Library via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.