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The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding: Complaints

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Christina Dutcher, Rochester, $1,895.93; Harry Clark Jr., Macy, $18,796.68; Clayton Bahney, Akron, $3,098.17.

Midland Credit Management Inc v. Ricky White, Rochester, $3,304.75.

Mortgage Foreclosure

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC v. Robert and Rachel Burns, Macy, $66,389.76.

Superior Court

The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding: Complaints

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Alan Rensberger, Akron, $883.45; Aaron Jones, Rochester, $5,436.62; Courtney Engle, Akron, $888.69.

Community Emergency Service Inc v. Adam Artist, Leiters Ford, $1,083.45. Small Claims

Fort Wayne Neurosurgery v. William Simpson, Rochester, $1,078.81. General Audit Corporation v. Angela Haines, Rochester, $4,533.66.

Rocket Mortgage LLC f/k/a

Quicken Loans LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. v. Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Indianapolis; FTL Finance, Saint Charles, Mo.; Discover Bank, Greenwood, Del.; Gabriel Ybarra, Rochester, $91,548.10. Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Amanda Matherly, Marion, $160.50; Paul Kamieniak, Lombard, Ill., $171; Laura Viloria, Westfield, $160.50; Lashawnda Young, Indianapolis, $171; Carl Williams III, Westville, $171; Camila Giraldo, Bloomington, $160.50; Sara Lopez, Carmel, $172; Bret Feldman, Etna Green, $192.50; Zachary Zimmer, Carmel, $154.50; Virginia Rickner, Converse, $175; Cody Herman, Suttons Bay, Mich., $192.50; Ashley Zartman, Rochester, $192.50; Andrew Jordan, Indianapolis, $175; Sarah Roth, Middlebury, $154.50.

Fishing without a license — Brandon JC Stiles, Rochester, $160.

Operating with expired plates

— Eric Scott, Culver, $160.

Driving while suspended — Carlos Santamaria Majano, Logansport, $164.50; Richard Malott, Macy, $160.50.

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility

— Kelly Irwin, Macy, $175. Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Dayna Davis, Monterey, $25.

Marriage Licenses

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court: Sadler-Freeman

Jacub Sadler, 32, Kewanna, and Marilyn Freeman, 26, Kewanna.

Powers-Light

Scott Powers, 46, Rochester, and Brandy Light, 31, Rochester. Sweany-Borden

Ronald Sweany, 77, Rochester, and Patricia Borden, 73, Rochester.

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Brunk — Tyler Brunk, Akron, and Angela Brunk, Kewanna. With children.

Varela-Dugan — Ruwell Varela, Elkhart, and Shelbi Dugan, unknown. With children.

Tea: Nature’s healthy tonic

We’ve heard a lot about the health and hazards of drinking coffee but little has been promulgated about the benefits of that healthy worldwide tonic — tea.

So easy to make. A cup of hot water and a tea bag. It can be quaffed hot, cold or iced. This simple brew made from black, white, oolong or green tea leaves contains more than 2,000 beneficial chemicals.

More than 2 million cupfuls of this natural health food are sipped every day around the globe.

The natural compounds boost metabolic systems ranging from

United Way Green Egg raffle

Enter for your chance to win a Green Egg.

All proceeds benefit Fulton County United Way.

Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the Fulton County Fair or by contacting, Todd Vansickel, (765) 427-5589 or, Lauren Adley, (574) 398-1091.

The drawing will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the United Way Trivia Fundraiser, held at The Moose Lodge, located at 1911 Westside Road, Rochester.

Smith Farm Stores is sponsoring the event.

burning body fat to reducing the risk of such chronic diseases as diabetes and dementia.

According to Bottom Line Health, a decade-long National Institutes of Health study revealed people who drink two to three cups of tea a day have a 13% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who do not drink tea. The tea drinkers also face a lower risk of dying from heart disease and stroke.

Researchers found data from more than 350,000 seniors between the ages of 50 and 74 that indicated those who drank three to five cups of tea a day had a 28% lower risk of becoming victims of dementia.

Tea also helps lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in several ways. Besides lowering your blood pressure, it also protects your heart and brain by improving your blood flow. The brew also lowers LDL cholesterol and helps repair the lining of blood vessels.

Research has also revealed green tea helps kill cancer cells. A Harvard Medical School report indicates tea reduces the risk of oral cancer by almost 40% as well as reducing the risk of other cancers, including that of the breast and liver. Besides being a quality beverage to enjoy socially or all by yourself, what else can it do?

It can also lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than 15%, according to a European report.

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Updates and happenings in and around the area

The Fulton County Board of Public Defender Administration meets in open session at 4 p.m. Aug. 9, 810 Main St., Rochester.

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The 34th Annual Denver Festival, Aug. 10-13. Opening prayer starts at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, then the festivities begin. Expect live music, games, food vendors and much more. For a complete list of events, check out Denver Days, sponsored by Denver Lions Club, on Facebook.

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Friday Night Live Music in the Park, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Akron’s Community Park, featuring Gunslinger. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and check out carryout specials from local restaurants.

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Fourth annual “Families Helping Families” benefit concert Saturday, Aug. 12, in the Solid Rock Church, 913 Main St., Rochester, featuring John the Revelator, Jeremy Golden, The Fred and Ginger Band, and Todd Wolford. Doors open at noon, show starts at 2 p.m. Bring one package of diapers, any size or one can of formula, any kind. The Red Barn Elephant Ear truck will also be available. —o—

Tea Party at the Farm: Tea Cup Arrangement Workshop, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Zellers Beautiful Blooms/Sweet Corn, 878 N. CR 200W, Rochester. You will choose the tea cup of your choice, then head out to the field and cut beautiful blooms to fill your cup. After you have selected your blooms, staff will teach you how to make a beautiful arrangement to take home. The workshop is a fee of $25 per person. Tea and refreshments will also be available. For more information, call (260) 215-1054.

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Events at The Times Theater, Rochester:

• Free admission, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. Showing “Nefarious,” a faith-based thriller about a psychiatrist, who is interviewing a death row inmate claiming to be a demon. This is not a movie for minors.

• Senior Day, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. Showing “Viva Las Vegas.” A $5 combo includes ticket, small popcorn and a drink.

—o— Chain Gang 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Akron Carnegie Public Library, Akron. If you enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing or needlepoint; bring materials and work alongside others who enjoy this hobby. If you would like to learn, there are plenty who are willing to get you on your way.

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Informational Community Emergency Medical Services meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Kewanna Fire Station Community Room, 404 N. Toner St., Kewanna.

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The Fulton County Council will meet in regular session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Fulton County Office Building, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. If unable to attend, it is available live on RTC Channel 4.

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The Eighth Annual Round Barn Car, Truck, Bike and Tractor Show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Fulton County Historical Society grounds, US 31 & CR 375N, four miles north of Rochester. All-youcan-eat breakfast is served from 7:30-11 a.m. There is a $10 donation for vehicle entries. The show also features apparel, games and food. For more information, call (574) 223-4436 or visit www.fultoncountyhistory.org.

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Events and activities in the Fulton County Public Library: Rochester

Wednesday, Aug. 9

• In Stitches: Adult knitting/ crocheting group, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Indiana Room.

• Kids’ Movie, 3:30 p.m. in the children’s department.

Thursday, Aug. 10

• Tech Time with Zak (adults), noon, in the PC office.

• Financial Literacy: Budgeting (adults), 1 p.m. in meeting room B.

• Homeschool Robot Club, 3 p.m. in meeting room B.

Friday, Aug. 11

• Makerspace: Watercolor Chicken (adults), 1-3 p.m. in meeting room B.

• Makerspace: Sketchin’ Sessions, 3:30 p.m. in the Teen Oasis.

Monday, Aug. 14

• Teen movie, 1 p.m. in the Teen Oasis.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

• Debbie’s Dandies: Tree of Life (adults), 10 a.m. in the media commons.

• Storytime with Craft, 10:30 a.m. in meeting room A.

• Tech Time with Zak (adults), noon, in the PC office.

Aubbee

Monday, Aug. 14

• Board of trustees meeting, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

• Preschool in-house craft: Space Rocket/Astronaut, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fulton

Friday, Aug. 11

• Tech Time with Zak, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 14

• Kid’s craft, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Book sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. —o—

Kewanna Union Township Public Library

Wednesday, Aug. 9

• Coffee and Tea Time, 10:30 a.m.

• “Protecting Your Identity” by Lake City Bank, 11 a.m.

• Adult Book Club, 2 p.m.

• Lego Club, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 10

• Family bingo night, 4-5 p.m.

• Kids night, 4 p.m.

• Euchre night, 5:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

• Teens-n-Tweens, 4 p.m.

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United We Stand Ministries’ Food Pantry of Akron, located behind the Viking Food grocery store, is open 2-4 p.m. every Thursday. Parking is available in front of Akron United Methodist church or in the AUMC parking lot. The food pantry is free when you qualify and live in Henry and Newcastle townships, with a once-a-month visit limit. Items change monthly, but cereal, eggs, paper product, meat and canned goods are always available at the walk through pantry. If you would like to donate any extra fresh eggs or vegetables, drop them off at the site on Thursdays or call (574) 505-0392.

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Grace Church offers free meals open to the public, 5:307 p.m. every Wednesday, 201 W. Seventh St., Rochester. Served by Grace Church, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, and Mill Creek Church. Leftover food is available to take home.

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Free support program for moms who have lost a child, “Grieving Moms Finding Hope,” or any individual dealing with grief, meets at 6 p.m. Mondays, in the Recovery Cafe, 715 Main St., Rochester.

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T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has a new meeting location. The non-profit organization now meets each Tuesday at the Fulton County Community Center, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester. Weigh-in begins at 3:30 p.m. with the meeting and program to follow.

All are welcome. You may share, grieve, cry, comfort, laugh, tell stories or sit quietly.

WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU

This is a place for moms.

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People who are not moms, but who are dealing with grief, can also find community and support at the Cafe. Same place and time, but away from the moms.