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A journey across America
S
egway-Ninebot, a global lead-
er in short-distance trans-
portation solutions and robotic
service industries, held an event
on Wednesday in Florence to cele-
brate the completion of the Trans-
America Trail by way of the Nine-
bot KickScooter MAX, powered by
Segway.
The undertakers of this 4,000-
mile cross-country journey, The
Scooter Crossing team consisting
of Graham Pollard, Brandon Bed-
ford and Christian Boyle, began
the trail in Yorktown, Va., on June
25, 2020.
After two months of conquering
the open road on the MAX, the
trio finally concluded their scooter
expedition on Aug. 25 in Florence.
The young adventurers em-
barked on this epic, cross-country
expedition with the goal of raising
funds for coronavirus relief for
William Lawrence Camp, a camp
Pollard attended when he was
young and then returned to as a
camp counselor. Summer 2020
marks the first summer in the
camp’s history that it was unable to
remain open due to COVID-19.
To celebrate The Scoot-
er Crossing’s great adventure,
Segway-Ninebot held a live press
conference with the team on
Wednesday via its official lnsta-
gram account, @segwayinc.
Alex Huang, senior vice pres-
ident and president of the glob-
al sales management group of
Segway-Ninebot celebrates completion of the
first-ever TransAmerica Electric Scooter Ride
Segway-
some behind-
Ninebot,
the -scenes
g r e e t e d
stories from
The Scoot-
their time on
er Crossing
the road, giv-
team with a
ing insight as
warm wel-
to what it is
come. After a
like to travel
brief speech,
4,000 miles
Huang pre-
on a scooter.
sented
the
One
of
team with an
the
most
award plaque.
memorable
The team
stories that
then signed
they shared
one of the
during
the
Ninebot
livestream
KickScooter
is when one
Max, which
Ninebot
will be kept
KickScooter
at
Segway
MAX’s tire
H e a d -
was
punc-
quarters.
tured by a
In
ex-
nail; however,
change
for
after simply
the MAX that
removing
The Scooter Crossing, a team consisting of Graham Pollard, Brandon
completed
the nail from
Bedford and Christian Boyle, ended their Segway journey across
this
grand
the tire, the
America in Florence this week.
cross-coun-
scooter was
try journey, one newly released all else, I am stoked to have prov- able to hit the road with no com-
Ninebot KickScooter G30LP was en that the Ninebot KickScoot- promises on its reliability.
gifted to Pollard during the event. er MAX is capable of making it
Pollard stated, “I was surprised
When asked how he felt having across the country, and to become by the durability of the scooter.
crossed the finish line, Pollard said, the first person to have completed Being on the toughest of the ter-
“Now that we have finished, I am such a challenge.”
rains, it is still in tip top shape after
beyond thrilled about the journey
Segway also hosted a livestream having traveled all throughout the
we completed. I built a lot of char- Q&A session with viewers who country.”
acter, had some once-in-a-lifetime have been following the team’s
According to Huang, “We are
experiences and met some amaz- journey along the way.
amazed at what The Scooter
ing people along the way. Above
The Scooter Crossing shared Crossing team has achieved and
we are deeply inspired by their ad-
venturous spirit which lies in sym-
phony with the Segway-Ninebot
brand. This journey is also a testa-
ment to the durability of our pop-
ular model Ninebot KickScooter
MAX, powered by Segway, which
has now become the first electric
kickscooter to cross America.”
After
the
Q&A,
the
Segway-Ninebot team unveiled
and provided a little sneak peek
at a brand-new product that plans
to hit the U.S. market in Q4 this
year, the Ninebot eMoped C, pow-
ered by Segway. The introduction
of the Ninebot eMoped C with its
extended range marks a signif-
icant strategic turning point for
Segway-Ninebot as its expansion
from mircomobility to the field
of short-distance transportation
solution.
Segway-Ninebot is a global en-
terprise in the fields of intelligent
short-distance transportation and
service robots. For more informa-
tion, visit www.segway.com.
The William Lawerence camp is
located in Tuftonboro, N.H. The
camp is a non-profit overnight
summer camp for boys that has
been open for 108 years. For the
first time since its opening in 1913,
the camp had to close its doors this
summer due to COVID-19. With
help from Segway-Ninebot, Pol-
lard is now taking this opportunity
to give back to a place that helped
shape him into the man he is today.
League of Oregon Cities approves 2021 legislative priorities
The League of Oregon
Cities’ (LOC) Board of Di-
rectors has unanimously
adopted six legislative pri-
orities for the 2021 session.
The priorities were estab-
The following six issues
lished through a committee received the most votes, and
process this spring and a were adopted by the LOC
vote by the LOC’s 241 mem- Board:
ber cities this summer.
1. Mental Health Service
Faith – Friendship - Fellowship – Fun
CHURCH DIRECTORY
To include your organization in this directory,
please call us @ 541-997-3441
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
2705 Munsel Lake Road, All are welcome!
Zoom Worship Service 11 AM Sunday
Bishop Larry Farnsworth 541-999-1979
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418
Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45
Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –
Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m.
CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533
Sunday Live Services: 9am & 11am
(please pre-register)
Facebook Streaming: 11am Sunday morning
https://www.florencecrossroadag.org/church-online
Other platforms update after the service.
florencecrossroadag.org
office@florencecrossroadag.org
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC
1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Ron Allen
Services on Facebook live
Sunday’s at 11:00 am
Wednesday’s at 6:00 pm
All Bible studies held at the church including
Sunday morning, Thursday Ladies study, and
Children’s Programs are suspended.
Blessings on you and your family.
FOURSQUARE CHURCH
1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337
Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family.
Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study returns this Fall.
Website: florence4square.com
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A.
21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113
Pastor Jim Abbott – All are welcome
Sermons are on YouTube at
https://youtu.be/jcTJVWp_6ps.
www.florencenewlife Lutheran.org
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW
3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136
Internet and in person Sunday services at 10AM,
Call the church for details.
Reverend Greg Wood
All Welcome. Come as you are.
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
“War is still not the answer.” FCNL
Since we meet in homes, we are taking a mindful pause.
Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for information.
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH,
L.C.M.S.
Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.
85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038
DVD of Weekly worship service available.
Pastor Randy Benscoter
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational
2135 19th St. –- 997-6600
Service is on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
One service, at 9:00 AM, each Sunday in July.
Our service is also available via Zoom.
Reservations are required.
Contact us at office@florencechurch.com
Call 541-997-6600 or e-mail standressecretary19@gmail.
for log-in information.
com and state name & number of people in your family
that plan to attend.
FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Weather permitting, service may be held outdoors in the
Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16)
Labyrinth Area behind the church.
1833 Tamarack Street
Face masks, hand sanitizing and social distancing are
(2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.)
required both indoors and outside.
Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m.
www.churchofchristflorence.org
SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES
CATHOLIC CHURCH
FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312
12th and Nopal – 997-9020
COVID-19 Compliant Masses have been scheduled.
Services will be available via YouTube.
Please call our office for details.
Follow the link at http://florencenaz.church/
FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523
Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School)
Mid-Week Activities, all ages.
FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951
Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M.
Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M.
FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road
RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer.
Until it is safe to meet in person, Sunday Worship Services
are available 24/7 on our website: www.florenceuuf.org
FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025
Link to Sunday services at
www.florenceunitedmethodist.org
or find us on Facebook.
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541-997-3441
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Delivery – Cities continue
to respond to an increas-
ing number of situations in
which people are in crisis.
The LOC will ask the leg-
islature to maintain invest-
ment in crisis intervention
services, emergency access
to care, rental assistance for
mental health clients, and
specialized training for po-
lice. This received support
as a top priority from virtu-
ally every region in Oregon.
2. COVID-19 Econom-
ic Recovery Investments
– While there have been
recent investments to sup-
port small business, these
resources have yet to meet
current needs, and more
resources will be needed
to support long-term eco-
nomic recovery for Oregon’s
communities statewide.
3. Comprehensive Infra-
structure Package – This
priority combines three
concepts:
Infrastructure
Financing and Resiliency;
Broadband Infrastructure
and Technical Assistance
Funding; and Long-Term
Transportation Infrastruc-
ture Funding. A compre-
hensive
infrastructure
package will help rebuild
communities and the econ-
omy as we near the end of
the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. Property Tax Reform
– Conversations are al-
ready underway on this
long-standing priority for
cities. The LOC will work
with the business commu-
nity and other local gov-
ernment partners to iden-
tify policy solutions and set
the stage for real property
tax reform to restore local
choice, equity, fairness and
adequacy.
5. Housing and Services
Investment – The LOC will
support increased invest-
ments for affordable hous-
ing, homeless assistance and
related services, including
funding for: shelter, home-
less services, case manage-
ment, rent assistance, the
development and preserva-
tion of affordable housing,
and permanent supportive
housing.
6. Water Utility and Rate
Assistance – Unlike the en-
ergy utility sector, there are
currently no state or federal
assistance programs avail-
able to ratepayers who may
be struggling to afford these
utility services. While many
municipalities
provide
funding for low-income
utility assistance at the local
level, there is a significant
unmet need that has been
made worse as a result of the
economic impacts associat-
ed with COVID-19.
Adoption of Organiza-
tional Policy
COVID-19 has impacted
every Oregonian, and be-
cause cities play a critical
role in supporting their lo-
cal economies and citizens,
the LOC Board has also
adopted an organizational
priority that will continue to
assert home rule authority
and local control, urging the
Legislature to respect cities’
role in providing essential
services to Oregonians.
The LOC will advocate for
the Legislature to recognize,
respect and support cities in
the state’s efforts to respond
to the unique needs of each
community, and to avoid
implementation of one-size-
fits-all solutions. Specifical-
ly, cities across Oregon need
legislative commitment to
the following:
• Avoiding unfunded
mandates;
• Preserving local de-
cision-making and prob-
lem-solving authority;
• Preserving local revenue
streams;
• Serving in a supportive
role to provide local tools
and resources; and
• Avoiding shifting of
additional costs onto local
government partners.
Founded in 1925, the
League of Oregon Cities
(LOC) is a voluntary associ-
ation representing all 241 of
Oregon’s incorporated cit-
ies. The LOC helps city gov-
ernments serve their citi-
zens by providing legislative
advocacy services, policy
consultation, intergovern-
mental relations assistance,
networking and training,
technical assistance and
publications.
For more information,
visit www.orcities.org.
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