Sen. David G. Argall, R-Schuylkill/Berks, this week unveiled the winners of his 2017 "Scenes of the 29th Senatorial District" calendar contest, which features photos from throughout Berks and Schuylkill counties.

The winners photos were selected by local residents, who cast their votes for the entries."We had an overwhelming response to our first-ever photo contest," Argall said. "I appreciate everyone who participated to highlight some of the most beautiful landscapes and wildlife in the 29th District."Argall invited local residents to share their best photos for the various seasons throughout the year - winter, spring, summer and fall. The top three photographs as selected by voters are included in the calendar. Local residents submitted over 150 photos for the contest and 947 votes were cast for favorite photos.The following people will have their photo featured during the month listed below:January: Cynthia Corson of BarnesvilleFebruary: Patricia Radocha of Rush TownshipMarch: David Yuengling of OrwigsburgApril: Patricia Radocha of Rush TownshipMay: Fred Ginder of WomelsdorfJune: Rachael Kirkhoff of BernvilleJuly: Joe Orsulak of New RinggoldAugust: Cathy Umberger-Heim of Schuylkill HavenSeptember: Harry Heffelfinger of Greenwich TownshipOctober: Neven Dries of HamburgNovember: Fred Ginder of WomelsdorfDecember: Joe Orsulak of New RinggoldThe calendars will be available for residents to pick up on a first-come, first-served basis at Argall's local offices in Mahanoy City, Pottsville, Tamaqua, Hamburg and Spring Township. Calendars are also available on Argall's website.