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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019 | 9A Spring Creek Massage Therapy opens in Florence Ann Steward, a licensed massage therapist and own- er of Spring Creek Massage Therapy, has opened her own practice at 1234 Rhododen- dron Drive, Suite 6. “I am grate- ful for the over- whelming recep- tion in Florence. I started by doing in-home appoint- ments, then leased a lovely space in- side Kreations Hair Studio and Spa. However, with the growth of my practice it be- came time to open my own dedicated location,” said Steward. Steward has been doing massage in Florence and Eu- gene since 2016. Spring Creek Massage Therapy’s hours in Florence are Sunday and Wednes- days, by appointment, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the same hours on the second and fourth Mondays of ev- ery month. “Each customized session will directly address a per- son’s unique circumstances and needs,” Steward ex- plained. “It can encompass a variety of techniques in- cluding Swedish, myofascial work, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, and other mo- dalities.” She added, “Because I Ann Steward, LMT have a passion for helping people, and for massage, clients can expect that I will treat them with respect and hold in the highest regard the goals they set for their massage session. We all lead busy, stress-filled lives. In order to achieve true well- ness, everyone needs to take time out to relax, restore, and revive. You might even start feeling better just by knowing you have a massage on your calendar.” Spring Creek Massage Therapy has a second loca- tion in Eugene that is open by appointment on Tues- days and Thursdays, and on the first and third Mondays. Steward also offers gift certificates. For more information on Spring Creek Massage Ther- apy, visit SpringCreekMas- sageTherapy.com. To book an appointment, call or text Steward at 541-600-9609. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 88493 Hwy 101, 3 miles north of Florence (541) 997-5973 Plants • Flowers Soil • Rock • Bark Pavers • Gravel Shrubs • Compost 2019 Antique & Collectible Florence Forecast Story & Photo By Dave Masko Special to the Siuslaw News There’s an old saying here in an- tique-loving Florence that a home without any collectibles or antique furniture is like a sentence without punctuation. Still, there are reports from famed Antiques Roadshow that the appeal of vintage goods in fully wired America is down, way down, with many experts saying that when compared with the heyday of antiques collecting, prices for most antiques and collectibles is now down 80 per- cent nationwide. “Your typical 19th or early 20th century chest of drawers or tables that have always done well here can all be had for a fraction of what they cost just 10 years ago. The same can be said for most collectibles you find in our Florence consignment shops,” said George Abrams, the now retired owner of a top coastal auction house. Abrams sold a hand-carved ma- hogany chest carried west to Oregon by early 19th century pioneers for $10,000 in 2009; his son Simon sold a similar chest for $700 at the start of 2019. There are exceptions. Some sellers go low and find some who are willing to pay for fair value; while most buyers “think they’re wise using their smart- phone to check eBay prices when visit- ing local antique and collectible shops; while those in the know say Purple Pelican Antique Mall offers the best selection with fair prices for a wide range of fine antiques and collect- ibles,” explained George and Simon Longtime antique collectors once filled rooms with antiques and collect- ibles for sale here at the Florence Antique District, while now trying to fig- ure out why sales of antiques are down at the start of 2019. during a recent New Year 2019 visit to the famed “Florence Antiques Dis- trict” along Highway 101 in Florence. “When I look around inside Pur- ple Pelican and other dealers I would never have imagined prices getting so low for really great pieces that once brought high prices,” added Simon, who now sells totally online because “most of my generation want to view and buy collectibles at their finger- tips.” Still, the father and son think a visit to the Florence Antique District is lots of fun for those who still enjoy eyeing and hunting for great antique and col- lectible deals. “I think most who buy or sell an- tiques and other stuff today are as fickle as this flagging group of col- lectors now in 2019 who are not sure what they really want,” Simon said. He acknowledged that he and his fa- ther know that changing tastes is the number one reason for declining in- terest in collecting antiques. “Today’s 20 to 30-something crowd are too hooked into their smartphones and other machines to relate to pop culture as our generation did, when buying and selling antiques and col- lectibles was our thing,” George said. Workshop to explore board roles, responsibilities Jan. 26 Registration is open for “Training for Your Nonprof- it Board,” a workshop that will explore the legal duties, rights and responsibilities of board members in Oregon on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Flor- ence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St. Sponsored by Siuslaw Vi- sion, the training is ideal for new and veteran board mem- bers, and is also for those considering board service in the future. Topics will include safe- guarding charitable assets; handling restricted funds; understanding financial in- formation; oversight of non- profits by the attorney gen- eral; and how to protect tax exempt status by adhering to IRS regulations. The Vision is partner- ing with Nonprofit Board Training and Resources, an organization focused on strengthening the techni- cal skills of nonprofit board members and staff. “Board members rarely re- ceive training for their crucial roles in governing nonprofit organizations, yet much is expected of them,” said Kath- erine DeYoung, a certified public accountant who will present the session on finan- cial information. “This event is a training opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of board roles and a chance to have any pressing ques- tions answered.” In addition to DeYoung, the workshop will feature Kirk Harvey, retired chief investigator for the Oregon Department of Justice Char- itable Activities Section, and Joe Kroll, with the Internal Revenue Service Tax Exempt Division. The half-day workshop includes all three sessions, printed resource material, snacks and a networking lunch. Cost is $15 per per- son, or $10 per person for or- ganizations who register four or more of their members. Scholarships are available by contacting coordinator@ siu slawvision.org. Registration deadline is Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. For more in- formation about the training and to register, visit RiverCal. org/training, or call 541-590- 2425. For more information on the Siuslaw Vision, visit www.SiuslawVision.org. WLCF grant applications still available Western Lane Commu- nity Foundation (WLCF) would like to remind local nonprofit organizations that the 2019 grant cycle is still open to eligible applicants. Each year, WLCF awards several grants to local non- profits for projects/pro- grams in western Lane County. Grants are awarded in the areas focused on ed- ucation, medicine and sci- ence, the arts, and social and civic services. In 2018, over $73,000 was awarded to several of these worthy causes. The annu- al amount to be awarded is determined by the perfor- mance of the invested port- folio of discretionary funds during the current year. Grant requests for the 2019 grant cycle will be accepted until Jan. 15, 2019. The application may be downloaded at WLCF’s website and it’s highly rec- ommended that applicants review the Grant Guidelines included there. Submit applications to Western Lane Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1589, Florence, OR, 97439 or by email to wlcf@wlcfonline. org in PDF format. Completed applications must be postmarked or re- ceived no later than close of business on Jan. 15. Awards will be selected based on merit, need and benefit to the community at large. For more information, call 541-997-1274.
