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WORLD Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Wildfires in Greece kill 74 in deadliest blazes in decades RAFINA, Greece (AP) — The death toll from Greece’s deadliest wild- fires in decades climbed to 74 Tuesday as rescue crews searched on land and sea for those who sought to escape the blazes that engulfed pop- ular summer resort spots near Athens. The number of victims appeared set to go even higher, with crews checking charred homes and vehicles and the coast guard scouring beaches and deeper waters. There was no definitive count of the missing. Fueled by 50 mph winds that frequently changed direction, the fires — one to the west of Athens near the town of Kineta and another to the northeast near the port of Rafina — spread at speeds that surprised many, trapping hundreds on beaches and cutting off escape routes. All the casualties appeared to be from the fire near Rafina, a popular sea- side area that is a mix of permanent residences and vacation homes. The blaze broke out Monday after- noon during a hot, dry spell but the cause was not imme- diately clear. Aerial photos showed charred swathes of forest and homes. East Oregonian said Tuesday, raising con- cerns the country could fall into recession in 2018. Argentina has been hit by a recent currency crisis. That led the government to seek a $50 billion financing deal with the International Mone- tary Fund aimed at strength- ening the sputtering econ- omy as the country fights double-digit inflation. Turning to the IMF has brought back bad memories for Argentines who blame Apart from the dead, which included children, hospitals treated 187 peo- ple, most for burns, with 10 listed in serious condition. Argentine economy shrinks 5.8 percent BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina’s economy contracted 5.8 percent in May compared to the same period a year ago, the offi- cial INDEC statistics agency its policies for the country’s economic crisis in 2001. President Mauricio Macri has told Argentines that they will not suffer another eco- nomic implosion. But they continue to lose purchasing power to one of the world’s highest inflation rates, and many have staged protests against Macri’s belt-tighten- ing policies, which include layoffs of government workers and the slashing of subsidies. Country Financial - Nevin Agency 600 E. Main St., Hermiston OR (541) 567-2801 Knights Inn 425 N. 1st St., Hermiston OR (541) 567-5583 Union Club 201 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR (541) 289-8299 Oct. 18th Oct. 23rd Nov. 12th Nov. 29th Breakfast of Champions Quarterly Chamber Business Breakfast Veterans Day Breakfast Farm Fair Banquet Come see us for Discount Carnival Bands $25.00 Complete Collection Service GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY! Licensed • Bonded No Collection • No Fee Tim Mabry President 461 E. Main Hermiston, OR 97838 (541) 289-9107 www.creditsinc.com HOME • COMMERCIAL 24 HOUR EMERGENCY PETROLEUM 541-567-3781 • 1-800-238-1223 905 Diagonal • Hermiston 345 N. 1st Place, Hermiston, OR 97838 541-28 9-5015 • www.mcpcoop.com • Temporary Staffing Services • Recruiting • Human Resource Management • Risk Management • Payroll Administration • Worker’s Comp Insurance 1055 S. Hwy 395, Ste 333 • Hermiston, OR (541) 567-9670 • Fax (541) 567-4427 www.osokleen.com 251NE Eldridge Drive, Boardman, OR (541) 481-2666 • Fax (541) 481-2239 WWW. WWW.BARRETTBUSINESS.COM KEEP IT LOCAL! AFFORDABLE FAMILY EYEWEAR Hermiston’s Best Value in all Eyewear 541-567-3790 • 541-567-3791 fax 1045 N. 1st • Hermiston, OR ~MARCIA LAMBERT~ www.affordablefamilyeyewear.com CAROLLEEN LOVELL Certified Public Accountant, LLC 6LQFH :%HHEH$YH+HUPLVWRQ25 Our new office is located at 541-567-6562 182 E. Main • Hermiston 541-567-1780 www.carolleenlovell.com 635 SE 4th St. • PO Box 747 Hermiston, OR 97838 ELMER’S IRRIGATION, INC. 1055 S. Hwy 395, Ste 111 Cornerstone Plaza “Proudly serving & investing in the future of our communities” 541-567-6151 Hwy 395 • Hermiston 541-567-5572 Complete Collection Service Licensed • Bonded No Collection • No Fee Tim Mabry President Page 7A 461 E. Main Hermiston, OR 97838 (541)289-9107 www.creditsinc.com Call to add your business to Keep it Local: • Jeanne Jewett at 541-564-4531 • Audra Workman at 541-564-4538
