The votes are tallied, and The Mountaineer announced the 2012 Photos with Santa contest winners, as determined by all of you who voted on Facebook.  There were many great submissions.  Thanks to all who participated. The top three will be printed in The Mountaineer this week, as well as a few editors’ selects, too.

• First place winner

Shelby Anne Mintz, 2 months old, is pictured with Santa Nov. 21, 2012. Photo submitted by Tiffany Mintz.

• Second place winner

Maddelyn Grace Dolina Castaldo, 3 months old, had her picture taken with Santa Nov. 24, 2012.  Photo submitted by Shani Castaldo.

• Third place winner

Pictured are Emma Grace (7) and Kadence Tate (16 mos.) McElroy with Santa Dec. 2012. Photo submitted by Stephanie and Danny McElroy.