Page 12 - Martin Downs Bulletin - January '21

Page 12, Martin Downs

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Canine Cataracts progression varies from breed to breed and individual to
individual. Cataracts may develop relatively early in life in
The structure and function of the eye is similar to that of some breeds, but in others the first signs are detected when
a camera. The camera has a lens to focus light on film, while the dog is older and progression is so slow that dogs still
the eye has a lens to focus light on the retina which sends have reasonable sight well into old age. Efforts can be made
signals to the brain to be interpreted into the world around to prevent inherited cataracts by careful and conscientious
us. The lens is just behind the pupil which opens and closes breeding. Many veterinary ophthalmologists offer eye
like a camera lens to let in varying amounts of light through certification programs that offer breeders the opportunity to
the pupil and then the lens. Opaque lens are called cataracts. screen their breeding stock and make sure they are producing
The most common cause in dogs is inherited cataracts, but progression depends on the type of cataract, the breed, and disease-free puppies.
other cataracts form after traumatic injuries or systemic other risk factors. Veterinary ophthalmologists can surgically Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
disease such as diabetes mellitus. The hereditary cataracts remove cataracts and restore failing vision caused by is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your
can be seen in many breeds including cocker spaniels, Labs, cataracts in your pet. Most pets have few complications and pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery,
poodles, and Boston terriers. return to normal activity, running and playing, within just a physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine,
The effect cataracts will have on your dog can vary from few days of the surgery. The earlier cataracts are removed, the extensive diagnostics, and emergency service, Palm City
almost no effect to total blindness. If cataracts occupy less results of the surgery are better. Your veterinarian can arrange Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical
than 30 percent of the lens or only one lens, the vision will a referral appointment to an ophthalmologist to further care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
likely be almost normal. Noticeable impairment occurs when evaluate your pet’s condition and determine appropriate For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit www.
greater than 60 percent of the lens is affected. If opacity treatment options. palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
progresses to 100 percent, your dog will be blind. The Since the major cause of cataracts are heredity, cataract at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
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Treasure Coast Real Estate to also pay their Realtor a 3 percent commission on top The new rules will require, with the seller’s prior

Report of that, they now need to come up with $19,500. This approval, that any licensed real estate agent will have
may make the home unaffordable to the buyer.
access to the lockboxes of properties listed on an MLS
Then there is the proposed final judgement between the even if the agent does not subscribe to the MLS. I see a
There Is A War On Real Estate Commissions. U. S. Department of Justice and the National Association potential Pandora’s Box being opened here.
Will Consumers Benefit? I Hope So! of Realtors. Among other things, it would open the door I am both a Realtor and pro-consumer advocate. I’m
for anybody with a real estate license to more actively confident that I, along with Realtors and those with just
By Jim Weix become involved in real estate. a real estate license, can figure out how to work things
I’m going to deviate To be a Realtor, an agent must be a member of the out for the benefit of the consumer.
from my normal type National Association of Realtors. This then allows Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
article. That is because that agent to do things like belong to a local Realtor Company. Jim has 24 years of experience selling real
there are events in motion Association and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). estate full time. If you have questions or want the services
that could dramatically However, anybody with a real estate license can practice of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772)
change how real estate is real estate. They don’t have to be a Realtor or be a member 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
normally sold. of an MLS.
In a typical transaction,
a seller lists their property
with a Realtor and agrees kids corner
®
to pay a commission. That
Realtor then agrees to split part of that commission with
any other Realtor that procures a buyer. This has worked
quite well since the 1920s. How To Motivate they feel like they are contributing to the family. Regardless
For example, a seller lists their property and agrees to pay of your child’s age, start now. Ask yourself, “What am I doing
a commission of 6 percent. The listing Realtor then agrees Unmotivated Kids for my child that he or she needs to do for him or herself?”
to pay half of that, or 3 percent, to the Realtor that procures Make a short list and then have a sit down to discuss your
the buyer. In other words, the seller getting $300,000 for By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., child’s new responsibilities.
their property would pay $18,000 in commission and $9,000 School Psychologist Most parents try to motivate their child using incentives
of that would go to the buyer’s Realtor. “Just do it,” as Nike including toys, screen time, or events such as a play date.
This is all part of the purchase price that the buyer says, is catchy but most While that works for some children, other kids are motivated
pays. The $300,000 is also what financing is based on. people don’t become by either prestige, power, or praise.
But what if buyers had to pay their own Realtor? highly motivated by a If your child is motivated by prestige, then reward him for
In other words, the seller would pay 3 percent to their picture and an inspirational a job well done with a best kid award to put on the refrigerator,
Realtor and the buyer, not the seller, would pay 3 percent saying. If that worked, a public compliment in front of friends, or something that
to their Realtor. I would not hear from makes him feel prestigious. If she is motivated by power,
There are several lawsuits pending that would make parents, “My child is give her choices. “When your work is done, you can do this
that a reality. This may sound like good news to sellers. unmotivated and lazy.” or this. Which one do you prefer?” Or say, “When the work
However, if a buyer has to come up with the money, it Why are some kids so is done, you get to pick the restaurant for dinner.” If praise
may be detrimental to the sale. difficult to motivate? Does your child get too much screen motivates your child, lavish authentic verbal praise upon him.
In the case of the $300,000 home, if a seller was doing time or is it the absence of recreational programs due to If he had great behavior at school, verbally praise him and then
FHA loan financing with 3.5 percent down, they would COVID? Does your child have a developmental problem? place a praise note in his lunchbox so the praise encourages
need to have a $10,500 down payment. But if they have Maybe it’s just that many kids in our area live in the land of another great day. Motivating kids occurs in small steps and
entitlement. motivators change with time. Check out Rick Lavoie’s book,
Answer for Start at home if you want your child to be a motivated self- The Motivation Breakthrough.
Dr. Forgan and associates test kids for ADHD/ADD,
starter. Give your child age appropriate responsibilities rather
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to nagging your child. Kids feel better about themselves when
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