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Carlee Farrell, left, and Kim Cook pause in the vineyard at Daniel’s Vineyard in McCordsville. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

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State opens COVID-19 testing to all Hoosiers By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com State officials have announced the preliminary results of the second phase of a study conducted by the PANDEMIC Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI to measure the spread of the new coronavirus in Indiana, saying active infections in Indiana have decreased since late April. Box The Indiana State Dept. of Health partnered with the school to conduct a random-sample study of Hoosiers to gain an estimate of the number of residents infected with COVID-19 or who were previously infected. The study tested 3,619 people during the second phase, from June 3 to June 8. Of that total, 2,668 were pulled from random sampling and another 951 were supplemental outreach samples from Marion, Allen and LaGrange counties. A third phase of the study is set for fall, and a fourth phase is scheduled for spring 2021. The first phase was completed in late April. Researchers said Indiana is the first state in the U.S. to have completed multiple phases of a random-sample study of its residents. Preliminary data from the second phase showed active infections in Indiana decreased from 1.7 percent in Phase 1 to 0.6 percent in Phase 2. Likewise, antibody testing showed more Indiana residents have COVID-19 antibodies — meaning they previously had the disease — in Phase 2. Only 1.1 percent of residents tested positive for antibodies in Phase 1. In Phase 2, 1.5 percent tested positive. Results further corroborated evidence that minorities have suffered from the disease more than whites. In Phase 2, 0.4 percent of whites tested positive for COVID-19, less than the 1.5 percent who tested positive in Phase 1. Minorites had a positive result rate of 1.4 percent in Phase 2, a decrease from 3.4 percent in Phase 1. While antibody rates were almost the same for whites — 1.0 percent in Phase 1, 0.9 percent in Phase 2 — minorities saw antibody rates sharply increase from 1.6 percent in Phase 1 to 5.6 percent in Phase 2. Hispanics, particularly, showed higher rates of active infections (2.6 percent in Phase 2, compared to 0.4 percent of Non-Hispanics) and antibody rates (8.5 percent of Hispanics tested positive for antibodies, and only 1 percent of non-Hispanics tested positive).

The study found 43 percent of positive COVID-19 cases were asymptomatic at the time of testing. In the study’s first phase, it found 44.8 percent of cases to be asymptomatic. Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said the high number of asymptomatic cases underscores the importance of mask wearing, hand washing and continued social distancing. Testing for all Indiana Residents State officials announced that starting June 15, all state OptumServe Federal Health Services COVID-19 testing sites will offer free testing to any Indiana resident, regardless of whether they exhibit symptoms. Box said the shift toward testing all residents is a result of the state’s improved testing capacity. While all OptumServe sites will allow residents to be tested, other testing sites will continue to require residents meet listed criteria before being tested. The state partnered with OptumServe in April to expand it’s testing capacity. “We recognize that this is a significant change from our focus on high-risk individuals who are symptomatic, but our testing capacity has improved significantly since the start of this pandemic, and we want Hoosiers to take advantage of that,” Box said during a virtual press briefing. To date, Indiana has established 202 testing sites in 80 percent of the state’s 92 counties. In Hamilton County, there is OptumServe testing site in Westfield at 19000 Grand Park Blvd. Another is in Boone County, at the Boone County Fair Grounds in Lebanon. Scheduling is required. To schedule an appointment, call 888634-1116. Children younger than 12 years old can now also be tested at the sites, Box said. “Any Hoosier can get tested, period,” Box said. To view Indiana testing sites or to schedule an appointment online, visit the state’s online coronavirus dashboard at coronavirus.in.gov. State officials also announced an additional feature will be added to its online coronavirus dashboard. The dashboard will include breakdowns of COVID-19 positive cases by Zip Code. But Box warned there are some limitations to the new data. “If there are fewer than five cases in a Zip Code, or if a Zip Code has a population below 1,500 people, the counts will be suppressed,” Box said. “Some Zip Codes have no cases. Zip Codes often cross county lines, so Zip Code counts won’t align with county-level counts in most cases.”

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bachelor’s degree or certificate to Indiana jobs and internships. To participate, OneZone members can submit information through a short form on the OneZone website at onezonecommerce.com. Employers will then be connected to Ascend to begin the process of sharing their open jobs and internships with students and recent graduates. Plumbing company gives back – Paul Henderson Plumbing is donating $20 from each

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Mt. Vernon Education Foundation announces teachers, staff of the year news@geistcurrent.com The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation has announced its Mt. Vernon Community School Corp. Teachers of the Year and Staff of the Year. WinACCOMPLISHMENT ners were first nominated by their colleagues, then rose to the top three, which were voted on by staff in each building. Each nominee was rated on dedication, teamwork, caring demeanor, student-centered, lifelong learner and innovation. The winners will be recognized at the Aug. 8 MVEF gala. Winners are: Fortville Elementary: Teacher of the Year: Krista Weber Staff of the Year: Veronica Kirby

McCordsville Elementary: Teacher of the Year: Erin Hardin Staff of the Year: Emily Snider Mt. Comfort Elementary: Teacher of the Year: Ashley Schenck Staff of the Year: Laura Lyons Mt. Vernon Middle School: Teacher of the Year: Lauren Reifel Staff of the Year: Stephanie Evans Mt. Vernon High School: Teacher of the Year: Karen Riesterer Staff of the Year: Lisa Tappy Administration Building: Teacher of the Year: Ashley Ridenour Staff of the Year: Lisa Heitman

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Senator, organization distribute Pride flags By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

going, and then have (a flag) dropped off or pick one up from a delivery spot.” The Facebook event is “Wave Your Flag State Sen. J.D. Ford has partnered with With Pride” and will allow residents to Shelly’s Voice, led by LGBTQ activist Shelly support Pride Month and display the Pride Fitzgerald, to provide Pride flag. The annual parade was canceled beEVENT flags to families wishcause of the COVID-19 pandemic. ing to celebrate NaThe flags are free. tional Pride Month during June. “This month of Pride has been The flags arrived in Fishers on very challenging for a lot of folks,” June 9. Ford said. “We can’t get together “A group of grassroots activists, physically. There’s normally a huge including myself (and) Shelly Fitzparade in Indianapolis, which is gerald, who is the fired guidance always an opportunity for people counselor from Roncalli High to come and just hang out and be Ford School, and basically a bunch of themselves. This month is also us got together and said although we about a lot of reflection for a lot of people cannot physically be in this space to celand their own personal journey, myself ebrate Pride, what can we do to keep the included. Pride flag waving in the month of June?” “Coming out to your parents and family Ford said. “This is how that kind of came is not always the easiest thing to do.” about. Folks can go virtually onto the For more, visit the “Wave Your Flag With Facebook page and check that they’re Pride Facebook page.

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Milk Bank begins 1st public fundraising campaign By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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Kim Cook, left, and Carlee Farrell pause in the vineyard at Daniel’s Vineyard in McCordsville. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Cheers! By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

After being closed for two years because of noise complaints, COVER STORY Daniel’s Vineyard in McCordsville will reopen to the public July 4. The winery and vineyard opened in April 2017 but closed to the public in November 2018 after several neighbors complained about noise from concerts on the winery’s property. It remained open to private events such as weddings but stopped hosting those, too, during the COVID-19 pandemic. But on July 4, the winery will fully reopen. “We are reopening, and we are going to have music,” owner Kim Cook said. “I don’t know that we will have concerts, so that will be revisited at a later date, but we will have the duos and live music.” The winery is reopening under the theme “No Ruff Days,” in honor of the release of its canned watermelon rose wine of the same name. “Obviously, when we closed (to the public), it was very hard,” General Manager Jessica Pontius said. “We have always been driven

Carlee Farrell, left, and Kim Cook participate in a wine tasting.

Daniel’s Vineyard to welcome public back July 4

by the community since the beginning, and I’ve been saying just recently, the outpouring of support and people needing somewhere they can relax and really feel comfortable and enjoy the property, we’ve had a lot of people reach out and express how much they miss us and we miss them even more. “This really has driven us to say we still have the battles we are going to face with the music and going down that road, but it’s about having people here and enjoying it and having a seriously fun summer.” Cook said when the winery reopens, it will follow the Town of McCordsville’s noise ordinance. “We will comply with the rules that have been put upon us,” she said. “We have a decibel rating that we have to comply under, and that’s what we are going to do.” One of Cook’s daughters, Carlee Farrell, said the winery recently conducted a decibel test with event music and it fell well within the limits. Farrell also serves as the Cellar Club manager. “It is a different vibe, live music on a stage versus a duet on a patio,” Farrell said. “You can hear it but it’s not the same.” The winery will be open from noon to

6 p.m. daily. Pizzas, sandwiches and other menu items will be available Thursday through Sunday. Cheeses and grab-and-go items will be available Monday through Wednesday. Cook said public support during the COVID-19 pandemic was especially strong, which drove the decision to reopen to the public. Winery staff sold and delivered wine to customers during the pandemic. “We want to be open. We want to be part of the community, and part of it is community-driven,” Cook said. “I think it’s time.” Pontius agrees.

“We had a really great response when we went to a delivery service during COVID and people were still supporting us,” Pontius said. “We said this is something that we miss. We miss the community just as much as they miss the opportunity to come here. It’s such a beautiful property. We have so much outdoor space. We know it’s going to be that safe haven for people who want somewhere to go.” Daniel’s Vineyard is at 9061 N. 700 W., McCordsville. For more, visit danielsvineyard. com.

A TRAVELING WINERY In addition to its McCordsville winery and vineyard, Daniel’s Vineyard also has a traveling wine truck. “We have a mobile wine truck that can be hosted around the community and in neighborhoods,” General Manager Jessica Pontius said. “It brings a little part of Daniel’s Vineyard to your doorstep.” “It’s like an ice cream truck for adults,” Cellar Club Manager Carlee Farrell said.

For information about wine truck service, email events@danielsvineyard.com. To book the truck on a specific date, a $150 fee goes directly into a gift card to use at the wine truck. Otherwise, the truck can be booked free-of-charge and be placed on a schedule organized by the vineyard. Wines sold from the truck are priced similarly to those in the winery’s tasting room.

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Challenging climate-change alarmists

Commentary by Terry Anker Transactions require some cooperation on the part of the buyer and seller. Often, we only imagine that a sales representative sells, and that buying is an almost passive act. The brands use all manner of flashing light, near-deceptive puffery and manipulation to get us to crave their product. They push and cajole us from the moment we catch the morning weather report until we close our eyes at night. We are bombarded with labels, messages, aromas and jingles — all that gets into our head, noses and ears, urging us to yearn for a Cinnabon or “to buy the world a Coke and keep it company.” Our self-worth, our burgeoning waistlines and our massive consumer debt all pay tribute to the notion that we would-be consumers, one and all, aren’t quite controlling our appetites. Still, it is nearly impossible to escape. The din envelopes us, beckoning for attention — and to consumption. But, aren’t we all sellers, too? We project our own product hoping that others will buy it. Some proudly proclaim that they “don’t care what others think of them.” However, isn’t announcing that one does not care simply prove that they care if others think they care? Hmm, maybe. Or, does it only serve to indicate our relentless ambivalence, perhaps even fecklessness, about what we are pushing? Even as we liquidate dearly departed Granddad’s estate, we are reluctant sellers. We hold on to those things we don’t want or need but still feel a loss as the purchaser attempts to take them away. In that delicate balance, a seller will act only if the acquirer exceeds the threshold of conditions more valued than keeping the object. So, can a deal occur with a seller, as with a buyer, who is unwilling? Do we have to “sell” a seller on selling?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Yes, it was a laughing matter Commentary by Danielle Wilson Cancer isn’t funny, especially when someone you love is fighting it. I’ve held off writing about my dad’s battle, HUMOR but recently my mom encouraged me to share a particularly hilarious incident. She declared, “You gotta laugh!” Dad was set to receive his first dose of chemo, and because we didn’t know whether he’d even survive the treatment, I went to visit him in the hospital, thinking this might be it. Thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, I was by myself when he had an accident, mere minutes after my arrival and an earlier episode. I wanted to call the nurse back in, but Dad insisted he could clean himself up, despite being too weak to stand. “Just grab me some toilet paper,” he grumbled. The TP did little and the paper towels were worse. We eventually resorted to high-

grade bleach wipes and their “Do Not Apply to Skin” warning. Desperate times, desperate measures. Keep in mind, he’s attempting this challenge while remaining under his covers because he doesn’t want me to “see anything.” At one point, he yelled “Look away!” and I bolted for the bathroom, where I hummed Jimmy Cliff’s “Reggae Night.” Once given the all-clear, I emerged to find that Dad had successfully changed his diaper pad, although he had slid far enough down the bed that his head was scrunched at painful-yet-comical 90 degrees. I had to smile. Talk about making memories. Cancer or not, that’s funny. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

“The TP did little and the paper towels were worse. We eventually resorted to high-grade bleach wipes and their ‘Do Not Apply to Skin’ warning. Desperate times, desperate measures. “

Editor, I am a well-studied environmentalist and have never been associated with a power company. In response to Alex Jarrett’s May 12 letter in Current in Westfield and Current in Fishers, I must respond that climate change is a political tool used by the left to move us to a globalist, one-world society. Not one of the thousands of peer-reviewed researchers on climate change have been able to prove that CO2 causes warming. The major causes are the sun’s cycles. Think about it, all animals and plants are mostly made of carbon. We are dependent on CO2. Since the widespread development and use of fossil fuels, world poverty and hunger has declined rapidly. There is no statistical evidence that CO2 affects the frequency or intensity of tornadoes or hurricanes. Alarmist educators pressure children into fears and depression. They are faced with a mean barrage of news that they and their parents are killing “Mother Earth,” leading to despair and exhibiting mental illness. Mic Mead, Westfield

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Wearing flip-flops can be risky Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan Flip-flops are fun to wear in warm weather and they are everywhere! Not everyone calls them flip-flops, however. FEET They also are called “zories” on the East Coast, “slippers” in Hawaii and “clam diggers” in Texas. Outside the U.S., wearers enjoy them as “jandals,” “thongs” and “plakkies.” No matter what you call them, flip-flops are convenient and inexpensive. But are they the best footwear for foot health during warm weather activities? Flip-flops have little support for your foot The lack of support in flip-flops causes an abnormal stretch to a thick tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, the plantar fascia. Inflammation in this area results in heel pain from plantar fasciitis, a painful condition that is worst when you first get out of bed in the morning. Another problem when wearing flip-flops is how the toes must scrunch up to grip the sole. This action makes the muscles in your legs work harder and can lead to shin splints and muscle pain as well as toe deformities like hammertoes and claw toes.

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Wearing flip-flops can even cause stress fractures because of little shock absorption from the thin sole, increasing mechanical stress on the bones of your foot. Flip-flops should never be worn when your foot needs protection or extra support; for example: • Mowing the grass: Never wear flipflops when doing yard work, especially when using a lawnmower. • Hiking: Flip-flops simply don’t have the support you need when tackling tough terrain. • Bicycling: Flip-flops don’t offer any sideways stability, so it is far too easy for your foot to slide off the pedal. • Sports: Don’t ruin your fun with a twisted ankle from playing in flimsy flip-flops. Even wearing flip-flops during everyday activities can result in toe fractures or torn toenail beds due to the lack of protection.

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Number of Number of Taxpayers Average Taxpayers that Receive Tax Amount that Owe County Refunds Refunded Taxes Hamilton 108,170 $3,128 39,190 Boone 22,630 $3,098 7,330 Lake 185,940 $2,882 34,340 Elkhart 76,880 $2,843 14,060 Porter 64,520 $2,838 14,520 Switzerland 3,370 $2,837 580 LaGrange 13,620 $2,829 2,840 Warrick 22,770 $2,781 5,560 Franklin 8,320 $2,772 1,870 Marion 369,130 $2,767 72,820

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Dillon Park concerts set to start July 9 By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the community summer concert series as well as larger sites MUSIC such as Ruoff Music Center. But some series are finding a way to go on. The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. kicks off its free series with Indiana native Corey Cox at 7 p.m. July 9 at Dillon Park, 6351 Midland Lane. STAR Bank returns as the presenting sponsor of the series. “Once the state’s Back on Track Plan was announced, we knew we needed to look at rescheduling any concerts planned for June,” said Kristi Spehler, community development manager for Noblesville Parks. “We worked with the bands that were originally scheduled for June and we were able to reschedule most of them.” The 2020 Summer Concert Series presented by STAR Bank lineup includes: July 9, Corey Cox; July 16, The Cosmic Situation; July 23, The Nauti Yachtys; July 30, Dave & Rae: Aug. 6, The Doo Band; Aug. 13, Lemon Wheel; and Aug. 20, Groove Smash. Each of the Thursday night concerts begin at 7 p.m. The Dillon Park lawn has a capacity of 4,000 people, which allows space for social distancing. Spehler said the department still plans to hold Saturday night concerts at Federal Hill Commons. The schedule will be released in the near future. In 2019, the Thursday night Summer Concert Series moved to Dillon Park after alternating between Forest Park and Dillon Park. Because of the attendance difference at the two parks, the decision was made to bring more concerts to Dillon Park. “The Noblesville Summer Concert Series is the longest-running series of its kind in Hamilton County and one of our most popular parks events,” Noblesville Parks Director Brandon Bennett stated. The Cool Creek Summer Concert Series was canceled this year because of the pandemic. Christopher Gullion, the park depart-

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Two summer concerts scheduled for Cool Creek will be staged at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

ment’s event coordinator, has arranged for two bands that had been scheduled to play in the summer series to perform free makeup concerts, as part of the Concerts in the Centerpiece Extended Series at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel. The special series is slated for Sundays, from Sept. 6 to Oct.11. The two makeup concerts are The Flying Toasters Oct. 4 and The Doo! Band Oct. 11. Performance times are 5 to 7 p.m. Complete concert details can be found by visiting myhamiltoncountyparks.com or the park department’s facebook page, or by calling 317-770-4400. “It is more logistically efficient and adds to the continuity factor for fans to set all performances at a single location this fall,” said Don Nicholls, resource development

specialist. “Additionally, in staging the Extended Play concerts in an alternate Hamilton County Park, we hope to introduce some guests to a park that they have not had an opportunity to enjoy previously.” Although the schedule hasn’t been announced, Clay Terrace in Carmel is slated to start its outdoor concert series July 9. It concludes Aug. 27. The Tuesday Night Concert Series at Fishers Nickel Plate Amphitheater, presented by IU Health Saxony, has been canceled. An announcement hasn’t been made on the Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo in Carmel. In 2019, the Wednesday night series began in early June and ended in late September.

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Neal shares inspiring mural By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Travis Neal’s mural shares a familiar message during the coronavirus pandemic. ART Neal painted the wall at the Brooks School Park entrance on May 30-31 with the words, IN this Together. Neal said he has been working with the Fishers Arts Council and Fishers Parks on other projects for a couple of years. “That is how I met (Fishers Parks Assistant Director) Marissa Deckert, who contacted me with this project,” said Neal, who grew up in Beech Grove and lives in Broad Ripple. “They constructed this (40 foot by 5 foot) wall at the entrance of Brooks School Park specifically for projects like this and were looking for someone to break the wall in with the first piece. This project turned around pretty quickly, from first contact to completion, so this was really the only concept for the mural. “They requested that the hashtag be included in the design somehow, and I decided to make it the main focus. I built the

Travis Neal pauses by his mural on wall at entrance at Brooks School Park. (Submitted photo)

rest of the design around that message” Neal said the response has been incredible, “It seems to have really struck a chord,” he said. “I didn’t realize the enthusiasm people would have for this message. It’s an amazing feeling to have one of my walls speak to so many people on that level.” Neal, 47, has been the manager of a sign shop called Signarama in Carmel for 20 years. Signarama offers a variety of custom-made signs, banners and decals. “It works out well, giving me a day-today exercise in creativity and leaving my nights and weekends for my other artistic endeavors,” he said.

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Great opportunity with a leading attorney in the field of elder and special needs law. A small law firm in the Carmel area seeks service-oriented, self-motivated person for a full-time paralegal/legal assistant position. Candidates must be detail-oriented and possess excellent skills in grammar, writing, and proof-reading. Superior communication skills with an emphasis on patience and empathy also required. Responsibilities include managing various projects under a defined plan of action; drafting documents; communicating with clients, courts, public benefits agencies, and other third parties; maintaining the office; and providing a professional and welcoming office environment, both in office and on the phone. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree along with prior legal or professional office experience required. Candidates must also have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Candidates should email resumes to info@stinsonlawfirm.com. Please include the phrase “Paralegal Candidate” on subject line of email.

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NOW HIRING One-Touch Automation is looking for a technician to wire and install the latest in Home Audio, Video, Surveillance, Security and Networks. Hard-working, self-motivated individual wanted. Needs to have basic knowledge of hand tools. On the Job training available. Contact: rachael@one-touchautomation.com with your resume and inquires. www.one-touchautomation.com

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Kiddie Academy of Chatham Hills is an early educational childcare center and is looking for energetic and qualified Lead and Assistant teachers for all rooms. All interested parties, please Call 317-343-0654

Manager at enVista LLC in Carmel, IN (Telecommuting from any location in US permitted) Devlp & Custom. of proprietary software; lead teams in design, devlp & implementation of software in distributed computing envir.; resp. for entire devlp process; lead proj. teams to design, develop solutions Requires min. of BS in Supply Chain Mngt, IT, Comp. Sci or related field or For. Equiv.; 5 yrs. Exp. in SC & 2 yrs. In proj, mngt

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Senior Developer at enVista LLC in Carmel, IN Design, develop implement applications and solutions incl. interfaces, reports databases, utilities; recomm. Enhancements; testing & troubleshoot; support & install appl. & prov. Training; collaborate with team. Requires minimum of BS in Comp Sci, Electr. Engineering or related field or for. equiv.; 5 yrs exp. In Product Design/Development; esp. w/ .NET Framework using C#, ASP .NET, MVC, ADO.NET, WEBSERVICES, WEB API, WCF, SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, O365 (Sharepoint), Azure Paas & Other Microsoft Technologies; and working w/ cross functional teams. And other Microsoft technologies and experience working with cross functional teams

DAVIS FAMILY LAWN CARE HIRING

For full description and requirements of positions, https:/bit.ly/3fELdWv Submit CV and cover letter to David Jensen, 11555 N. Meridian St. Suite 300 Carmel, IN 46032

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is looking for outdoor team members to help with maintaining the golf course. Previous landscape work is a great benefit, but not necessary. Please email your resume to rreynolds@woodlandcc.com

Crew Leader. Must have experience with commercial mowers and a valid driver’s license. Contact Rick Davis at davisfamilylawn@aol.com or 317-374-7466.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TEACHER ASSISTANT POSITIONS The International Montessori School (www.intlmontessori.com), located in Carmel, Indiana, has several Teacher Assistant positions available for the 2020-2021 school year starting in August. Working hours will be between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, although specific schedules will be determined by the position. Qualifying candidates should have an undergraduate degree or a diploma from a technical school and experience working with children ages 3 through 6 years old, should be enthusiastic, kind, and creative with a love for children. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. PLEASE REPLY TO: RKD1948@ SBCGLOBAL.NET ***** No phone calls, please. *****

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