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T he C olumbia P ress April 10, 2020 Seaside offers help to hospitality businesses restaurants, shops, Seaside City Council galleries, cafes, and en- approved an exten- tertainment establish- sive relief package for ments that have been the tourism industry operating in Seaside during a special meet- for at least a year as of ing held Monday. April 1, 2020. The busi- The Tourism Re- ness also must have a lief Program will offer business license with $1.25 million in emer- the city of Seaside and gency funds to lodging the State of Oregon. properties, businesses, For hotels and lodg- nonprofit groups, and ing properties - includ- water customers within Lanai at the Cove is one of dozens of hotels closed by order during the coronavirus outbreak. ing short-term vaca- the city. tion rentals, homestay “One of the things that we level of long-term sustenance lodges, and campgrounds - would love to do is help keep for our community.” Funds will come from re- the program waives transient these businesses and lodging properties viable until the serves within the Seaside Vis- room tax due for the quarter ending March 31. During the economy gets going again,” itors Bureau. Eligible applicants include same quarter in 2019, Sea- City Manager Mark Winstan- ley said. “We feel this relief (but aren’t limited to) non- side lodging properties col- package will provide some lodging businesses such as lected more than $1 million Easter: Bringing hope home during difficult times Continued from Page 2 remembering Jesus’ death and resurrection. His death paid the just price for our sins so that we could be forgiven of them and reconciled with God. And His resurrection proved that Jesus was who He said He was, the Son of God or God in the flesh, and that He truly had conquered death, not only for Himself, but for anyone that believes in Him and what He did for them. What would you say to those struggling to cope? We have limited control over our circumstances, which can be scary in times of adversity and uncertainty like we are facing now. Yet God is in com- plete control of everything go- ing on in this world. He is not responsible for evil, as the bad things we see around us are a result of sin and its consequences. But He has a good and perfect plan that nothing can thwart. And there is an amazing hope and peace that He offers us, even in the hard stuff we face in this life, and it is available to anyone that wants it through faith in His Son, Jesus. t he r eV . W illiam d iCkson o ruko St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Hammond Favorite Bible verse: “For we have not a high priest who is unable to sym- pathize with our weaknesses, but one who in ev- ery respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sinning. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Ephesians 2:15-16) Favorite Easter meal: Rack of lamb and quiche What should we re- member this Easter? The suffering and crucifixion of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who, though He never sinned or committed any crime, defeat- ed death and sin through His victorious resurrection. Abid- ing in the risen Christ through faith and unceasing prayers to God will help humanity and the whole world to overcome the coronavirus pandemic. What would you say to those struggling to cope this year? Believe and have hope in the power and mercy of God working in His Son, Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior. P astor r ay b ergerson The Mission Christian Fellowship Favorite Bible verse: John 3:17, “For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.” Favorite Easter tradi- tion: The gathering together of people, which we get cheat- ed on this year. What should we remem- ber this Easter? That the church is the people who are Christians, not the building. What would you say to those struggling to cope this year? They need to build a trust relationship with the Creator. 3 for the city. For nonlodging business- es, the program approves up to $250,000 in emergency grant funding to help local businesses overcome the temporary loss of revenue as- sociated with COVID-19 trav- el restrictions. Small busi- nesses and nonprofits that comprise and support the thriving tourism industry in Seaside may apply for up to $4,000 each in grants. Emergency grants may be used to keep employees on payroll, pay for sick leave, or pay business obligations, in- cluding debts, rent and mort- gage payments.
