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I Didn’t Know That ... Bet You Didn’t Know It Either

Fascinating trivia facts richest person in the world, worth an estimated $99 billion, thanks get to do it in a luxurious suite that includes a bedroom,
compiled by Stanley to the success of his software company. And while his wealth shower room, and lounge for two guests on the world’s largest
Morgenbesser is an extreme example, if you had bet on Microsoft in its early passenger plane. The living room boasts a 32-inch flat-screen
What Is The Largest Lottery days, your gamble would have paid off, too. A $1,000 investment TV and a reclining leather sofa. The ticket price includes a
Jackpot Won In The United in Microsoft on the day of its initial public offering, or IPO, on private butler and chauffeur service to and from the airport.
States To Date? March 13, 1986, would be worth more than $1.6 million today. Which Is, Or Was, The Longest Running TV Show Of
The mother of all U.S. That includes price appreciation and dividends. All Time?
jackpots was a whopping Which Is The Most Visited Destination In The Caribbean? The longest-running show of all time was Guiding Light.
$1.6 billion! The Jan. 13, The most-visited destination by far in the Caribbean is the This soap opera was on the air for an incredible 57 years. The
2016, Powerball jackpot was Dominican Republic. Home to Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, over show actually began on the radio, however. If those years
split between three winners 6.2 million people visited the island in 2017, taking advantage are counted, the show ran for 72 years before ending in 2009
from Tennessee, Florida and of its many beaches and recreational activities. This is almost due to low ratings. Attempting to catch up on Guiding Light
California. The winners waited six months to claim their double the next most-visited destination, Cuba, which saw 3.9 would be a full-time job! The time slot was then given to the
winnings. The second most massive Powerball jackpot is also the million visitors in the same time frame. Close behind are Puerto revival of Let’s Make a Deal.
largest to see a single winner, at $758.7 million. This staggering Rico and Jamaica, two tiny islands with stunning beaches and What Is The Second-Most Popular Book Of All Time
winning ticket was sold in Massachusetts and was hit on Aug. affordable amenities. After The Bible?
23, 2017. Not surprisingly, the winner of the jackpot kindly Who Are The Wealthiest Athletes Of All Time? Gone with the Wind is more popular among Americans
informed her boss that she wouldn’t be returning after the win. Michael Jordan ($1.85 billion); Tiger Woods ($1.7 billion); than both the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series, along
If You Had Invested $1,000 In Microsoft When It Went Arnold Palmer ($1.4 billion); Jack Nicklaus ($1.2 billion). with such other classics as To Kill a Mockingbird, Catcher
Public, Approximately How Much Would It Be Worth How Much Is The World’s Most Expensive Plane Ticket? in the Rye, and The Great Gatsby. To date, the book has
Today? $38,000. That’s how much you’ll pay Etihad Airways to sold more than 30 million copies and, interestingly enough,
Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, bring you from Mumbai to New York City via Abu Dhabi. crosses party lines; it is the most popular book among both
two friends from high school. Bill Gates is now the second- While this will only fly you in one direction, at least you’ll Republicans and Democrats.
It’s The Law!

Did You Know That, In a seller cannot refrain from advising the buyer about a leaky roof equitable distribution. Since equitable means fair, the
distribution of the property does not always result in a 50/50
or other defect simply because the buyer did not ask about it or
Florida… could not/did not see it. division because there are numerous reasons why one party or
A self-proving will is one that is signed by witnesses and the other would get more or less than one-half (½) of the assets.
By Adam S. Gumson, Esq. notarized. It includes an affidavit that states that the witnesses Jupiter Law Center is a private neighborhood law firm
A seller in a real estate saw each other and the testator/testatrix (the person who signed located in the RiverPlace Professional Center, 1003 W.
transaction is required to the will) sign the document. If a will is not self-proving, a Indiantown Road, Suite 210, Jupiter, FL (561) 744 - 4600,
notify the buyer of any facts probate court may ask for affidavits from the witnesses and the jupiterlawcenter.com. The firm provides peace of mind by
of which the seller is aware notary when the will is submitted to the courts. Since the death solving problems with integrity and compassion in the areas of
which materially affect the may occur many years after the will was signed, tracking down estate planning (wills and trusts, powers of attorney, health care
value of the property and the actual witnesses and notary could be difficult and time- surrogates, living wills, probate estates, succession planning,
are not readily observable consuming, so it is urged that you check your will to make sure contracts and purchase/sale agreements), family law (divorce,
by the buyer or that have not it is self-proving so that you do not have to hunt down those paternity, child support and time sharing, alimony, property
been disclosed to the buyer. people years later. distribution, modifications, collaborative law, pre/post nuptial
This changes the old “buyer In a divorce, the process of dividing the real and personal agreements) and real estate (community association law,
beware” adage and means that property that has been acquired during the marriage is called residential and commercial transactions, deeds, closings).

Pet Matters

For The Love Of Animals

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Adoption,
Clinic & Ranch
“For the Love of Animals” features real
stories happening at Furry Friends in
Jupiter. We are The Humane Society of
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the only no-
kill shelter open to the public in northern Thank you to our sponsors! And a special thank you to CBS
Palm Beach County. We’ve been rescuing, Channel 12 for their commitment to our special Telethon event!
rehabilitating, and re-homing the homeless
animals in our community for more than 30 Axe is a Dolly’s Dream Dog and his adoption fee is already paid!
years. Our not for profit 501c3 organization Plus he goes home with you with lots of goodies. Please come see
consists of our Jupiter based Adoption Center, Veterinary Clinic Axe at our Jupiter Adoption Center.
(open to the public), Thrift Boutique, and Palm City Ranch.

President Pat Deshong with CBS Channel 12 Reporter
Hall of Famers Willie Roaf & Kristen Chapman & volunteers
Joe Namath and Mayor Todd Wodraska
Furry Friends’ new
Adopti on Cent e r &
As they say, every picture tells a story. Here is little Jack telling Veterinary Clinic, located
CBS News Anchorman Jim Grimes about his lemonade stand which at 100 Capital Street in the
raised $47 dollars for Furry Friends. Bert and Sallie Korman pledging Jupiter Commerce Park, will
a $100,000 matching donation in memory of their late daughter-in-law. be completed in September
Starbucks on W. Indiantown Road delivering goodies and much needed 2019. We have work to do
caffeine to Furry Friends’ clinic in the wee hours of the morning. and money to raise, but with Photo courtesy of Samantha Farmer
These are just three of the countless examples of how the your help, we can realize
community galvanized to support the Capital Campaign for Furry the dream that’s been the we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
Friends’ new Jupiter-based Adoption Center & Veterinary Clinic on hope of our organization for us continue our animal saving mission.
Friday, July 19th. A telethon, hosted all day by CBS News Channel decades. Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
12, raised more than $237,000 for our vision, our future, our soon- If you would like to be a 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 401 Maplewood
to-be reality for the many dogs and cats who find themselves at our part of our new beginning, Drive, Ste. 8, Jupiter, FL 33458.
doors and in need of our rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing help. please contact us. Like each 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
Historically, July 19th was one of our greatest days! As President nail, block, & tile, every 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 1
of Furry Friends, words cannot express how proud we are to be your donation, no matter how “Your donation
hometown shelter. And how excited we are to know that our new small, will help make our dream come true… All for the Love of creates th e
home, located in the Jupiter Commerce Park, is nearing completion. Animals. possibilities to
Once built, it will create bright possibilities, not only for the dogs Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call make miracles
and cats in our care, but for the entire community. It will truly be a 561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong, happen for our
destination point for everyone to come & be a part of the promise President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of Development. Furry Friends”
we give to our animals each and every day. The promise of “happily This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
ever after” for every single one… no matter how long it takes. and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
From the bottom of our hearts, we are so thankful to the sponsors, matter how long it takes to find it. We have many wonderful
donors, volunteers, staff members, businesses and supporters who dogs and cats at our Jupiter Adoption Center and Palm City
make up our vast cheerleading team. With you, we are making the Ranch. We invite you to come visit us! Our website is www.
possibilities for miracles a reality. furryfriendsadoption.org.
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
LOVE of animals! like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
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