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Contract From Page 1 ent community where Associated handled the revalua- going through the revaluation, which is a two-year tion process. process. displayed on the vehicle. “I have never found anyone to handle that very del- “We’ve been very pleased with Associated and we Volkert said when communities begin a revaluation icate situation as they have in the past,” Volkert said. recommend the approval of the contract extension with process, “this is a shock to most people.” He said resi- The council also approved the extension of a con- Associated Appraisal Consultants,” Volkert said. dents think their tax rate will increase with a revalua- tract with Associated Appraisal Consultants to serve as Under the contract, the annual maintenance cost for tion. He added there is an open book review and the the city’s contracted property assessors from 2022 the next five years would be locked in at $42,000, Board of Review where residents can contest the reval- through to 2026. Volkert said the city signed a contract which is a 5 percent increase over what the city bud- uation findings. Volkert said he has worked in a differ- with Associated in 2019. He noted that Hartford will be geted for 2019-2021.

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Fans can secure their seats, online, by visit- “I’ve always thought Slinger was a top-10 track, of starting position to the top five. “I sat in the car, after ing www.slingersuperspeedway.com.In 2020, the Slinger all the ones I’ve raced at,” said Bickle. “It’s two grooves, I knew we were done, and I wanted to cry.” Nationals was named the “Outstanding Short Track it’s so fast and so tight.”In addition to his spectacular Bickle’s farewell season has seen plenty of success, Racing Event of the Year” by Racing Promotion Monthly short-track career, Bickle has 218 career starts across winning the Classic for the ARCA Midwest (RPM), securing its status as a short track, must-see, NASCAR’s three national touring series. But even as his Tour and claiming top honors in the opening event of crown-jewel event. is located off of career took him south, to the heart of NASCAR country, Slinger Speedway’s 2021 campaign. 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Youth Services Librarian The Jack Russell Memorial Library in Hartford, WI is seeking a full-time Youth Services Librarian who is positive, enthusias- tic, creative, organized, tech savvy, and enjoys working with people of all ages. The ideal candidate will work well both inde- pendently and collaboratively, have comprehensive knowledge of children’s and teen literature, a strong work ethic and pos- sess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The person hired will work in all areas of the library including the ref- erence desk, circulation desk and library administration. The position requires one evening per week and a rotating weekend schedule. A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution with two years of public library experience in youth services with a thorough understanding and knowledge of children’s and teen literature, and public library service is preferred or equivalent experience will be considered. The budgeted salary for this position is $42,800. The City of Hartford provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental and vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays and enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Interested candidates must send a cover letter, resume with at least three professional references and a completed City of Hartford Employee Application by 5:30pm on Friday, July 9th, 2021 to: Jennifer Einwalter, Library Director, Jack Russell Memorial Library, 100 Park Avenue, Hartford, WI 53027 Applications may also be submitted electronically to [email protected] . The position will remain open until a qualified individual is found, but preference goes to those responding by the July 9th date. The job description and City of Hartford Application form may be downloaded by visiting the City’s website at www.ci.hartford.wi.us under job postings. General information about the Jack Russell Memorial Library can be found at www.hartfordlibrary.org. The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity employer. Interested Applicants are also asked to answer the following supplemental questionnaire and include responses as part of their application: 1. This position requires working closely with children ages 0-18. Please explain your experience working with this age group and why you enjoy doing so. 2. Please describe your experience working in a public library. 3. List your favorite children’s picture book, your favorite read-aloud story and your favorite teen book. Feel free to briefly explain your choices. 4. Describe a successful teen program that you have planned and implemented. Page 12 Visit discoverhometown.com for daily updates on Local News June 29, 2021

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