A nine week old buff tabby kitten reaches out to grasp the finger of Shari Prag during the Grand Re-Opening of the Washington County Humane Society in the Town of Polk on Friday afternoon. 
Daisy Schreiber of Mayville, 3, looks over the book "Rainbow Fish 1,2,3" to see if she is interested in it during the AAUW Used Book Sale at the West Bend Community Memorial Library in West Bend on Thursday afternoon. Proceeds from the book sale benefit scholarships for non-traditional women students at Moraine Park Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Washington County. The book sale will continue through Saturday. 
West Bend West's Anthony Schlass dives to prevent a ball from trickling out of bounds on a kick off during the All American Youth Football League North Division Championship against Germantown Gold in West Bend on Saturday evening. 
Jordan Rittman, 13, of West Bend shuts the top of his box on his friend, Luke Albiero, 13, of West Bend as the two get settled into their spot for the cardboard city event at the Boys and Girls Club on Saturday evening. The cardboard box city helped teach patrons about being homeless and to experience what it would be like. People stayed the night in the cardboard boxes and had a soup dinner. 
West Bend West's Aric Miller looks back to see the distance between him and the other runners as he approaches the finish line during the sectional race at Arrowhead High School in Hartland on Saturday morning. Miller finished fourth and Both West Bend West boys and girls advanced to the state competition. 
West Bend West's Kayla Janto hugs Port Washington's Bianca Benkley at the finish line of the 4K race during the sectional race at Arrowhead High School in Hartland on Saturday morning. Both West Bend West boys and girls advanced to the state competition. 
Dianne Lauder of West Bend smiles while standing in front of a painting that her daughter painted displayed at the Positive Imaging Center in West Bend on Tuesday afternoon. Lauder was diagnosed with mental illness at the age of 17. At the age of 20, Lauder was diagnosed with on set bi-polar disorder. Lauder lived on the streets, was hospitalized over 20 times and attempted suicide close to five times. Lauder wrote the book" The Why of Me" discussing her journey with her mental illness. In the last 15 years, Lauder has not had any sever symptoms. "Once you've been to Hell everything else is so delightful," said Lauder. 
Germantown's Cole Karcz has the ball dislodge after a hit from Arrowhead's Alex Romenesko in Hartland on Friday night. Germantown lost 47-7. 
Germantown's Dwayne Lawhorn Jr. reaches to grab at a lost snap on fourth down against Arrowhead in Hartland on Friday night. Germantown lost 47-7. 
Arrowhead's Ricky Finco reaches out for the goal line as three Germantown defenders attempt to bring him down in Hartland on Friday night. Germantown lost 47-7. 
Omro's Cody Vieguy nearly makes an interception against Kettle Moraine Lutheran in Jackson on Saturday afternoon. Kettle Moraine Lutheran lost 21-0. 
Kettle Moraine Lutheran's Michael Loescher hangs on to Omro's Eddie Schug in Jackson on Saturday afternoon. Kettle Moraine Lutheran lost 21-0. 
Kettle Moraine Lutheran's AJ Guhl has the ball dislodge from him after being hit against Omro in Jackson on Saturday afternoon. Kettle Moraine Lutheran lost 21-0. 
Germantown's Austin Krysiak intercepts the ball against Rufus King in Germantown on Friday night. Krysiak had three interceptions as Germantown won 35-0.
Germantown's Tyler Barand falls towards the end zone against Rufus King in Germantown on Friday night. Germantown won 35-0. 
Nolan VanSomeren, 2, of West Bend stands on his toes dressed as Batman in attempt to score a basket during a Halloween party at the Kettle Moraine YMCA in West Bend on Saturday afternoon. 
Westley Taomas, 9, of West Bend, left, shows off his costume for a Halloween Dance at the Boys and Girls Club in West Bend on Friday afternoon. 
Issaish Eberhardt, 10, of Newburg looks through his mask to play foosball for a Halloween Dance at the Boys and Girls Club in West Bend on Friday afternoon. 
Bobby Wendt, 4, walks along the seat of a park table with his grandparents Mike and Bonnie Schmitt, of the Town of Erin during the Hartford Autumn Fest along Main Street in downtown Hartford on Saturday morning. 
Morgan Altmayer, 3, of Hartford closes her eyes as leafs fly in her face after she threw them up in the air during the Hartford Autumn Fest along Main Street in downtown Hartford on Saturday morning. 
J. Nathan Couch of West Bend stands in a section of Lizard Mound Park in Farmington on Friday afternoon. Different parts of Lizard Mound County Park are believed to be haunted. Couch serves as a tour guide to display different haunted buildings and areas in Washington County. Some of the different buildings include The Old Court House and County Jail, the West Bend Movie Theater and the River Ridge Run park.
Sarah Josephson, 11, of West Bend measures out her honey for the contemporary muesli at the Jackson Community Center in Jackson on Thursday afternoon. Children teamed up with local chefs from different restaurants to create healthy snacks. 
Kewaskum School District superintendent Jim Smasal sits at his meeting desk in his office while discussing his first year as superintendent at the Kewaskum School District building in Kewaskum on Wednesday afternoon. Smasal has faced difficulties in his first year as District Administrator including budget cuts and state aid issues for the school district. In the next five years enrollment is expected to slowly and steadily decrease. "Our goal is to provide a quality education a student in Kewaskum can get anywhere in the area," said Smasal. 
Joe Valinid fills transmission fluid on a client's car at the Auto Supply Center in West Bend on Friday afternoon. Valinid began the charity car repair idea last year when doing repairs that totaled over $3,000. Valinid will be taking nominations on Monday. 
Evan Tremmel, 3, of Germantown weaves his way around the check out tape on a toy motorcycle during the Just Between Friends Children Consignment Sale at the Washington County Fair Park in the Town of Polk on Thursday afternoon. The resale event will continue through Saturday. 
Elizabeth Kuss of West Bend takes a moment to pet her six-month old pomeranian puppy, Max, while raking leafs off her sidewalk and front yard in West Bend on Tuesday afternoon. 
Makayla Fideler, 11, of West Bend makes a phone call with her Mitt Romney halloween mask on after watching the final Presidential Debate at the Republican Victory Center in West Bend on Monday night. Makayla plans to pass out flyers endorsing the Republican nominee while trick or treating on Sunday. Election day is Tuesday, November 6. Republican Presidential Debate Watch Party.
Lincoln Elementary kindergardener Amyia Turner, 5, reaches out for her animal crackers at the Hartford Boys and Girls Club at St. Aidan's Curch in Hartford on Wednesday afternoon. The United Way is giving Hartford a $100,000 grant to be used for different organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club.
Nasiir Canty, 7, of Hartford laughs while playing with his animal crackers at the Hartford Boys and Girls Club at St. Aidan's Curch in Hartford on Wednesday afternoon. The United Way is giving Hartford a $100,000 grant to be used for different organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club. 
Slinger's Wynter Elder goes up for a block against Hartford Union in Hartford on Tuesday night. Slinger won in five games 25-23, 25-20, 19-25, 24-26 and 15-12. 
Slinger's Wynter Elder jumps in celebration of a point against Hartford Union in Hartford on Tuesday night. Slinger won in five games 25-23, 25-20, 19-25, 24-26 and 15-12. 
Slinger's Libby Wesela celebrates a game five victory over Hartford Union in Hartford on Tuesday night. Slinger won in five games 25-23, 25-20, 19-25, 24-26 and 15-12. 
Slinger's Becca Kphl (11) and Wynter Elder (12) battle with West Bend West's Mallory Kougl (2) at the top of the net in West Bend on Thursday night. West Bend West won in five games. 
The West Bend West team celebrates after the ball hits the ground on the Slinger side in West Bend on Thursday night. West Bend West won in five games. 
Kettle Moraine Lutheran's Alison Lehman celebrates a point against Waupun in Campbellsport on Thursday night. Kettle Moraine Lutheran won in three straight games 25-21, 25-10 and 25-13. 
Kettle Moraine Lutheran's Alison Lehman celebrates a point against Waupun in Campbellsport on Thursday night. Kettle Moraine Lutheran won in three straight games 25-21, 25-10 and 25-13. 
West Bend East's Sarah Laufer dives for a ball against West Bend West in West Bend on Tuesday night. East beat West in three straight games. 
West Bend West's Rachel Wilberg stretches out for a ball heading out of bounds against West Bend East in West Bend on Tuesday night. East beat West in three straight games. 
A Congo African Grey bird sits a top its perch looking across the room during the Grand Re-Opening of the Washington County Humane Society in the Town of Polk on Friday afternoon. The Congo African Grey was found in a drug house missing a majority of its feathers. The bird is in healthy condition but will never grow its feathers back. 
Center for Avian Rehabilitation & Education volunteer Mary Zimmer bottle feeds a five week old Senegal bird during the Grand Re-Opening of the Washington County Humane Society in the Town of Polk on Friday afternoon.
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