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Obituary: Fred Benson

Fred Benson, fourth generation farmer on property purchased in 1909, died in Bend Hospital of lung cancer on April 1, 2021. There will be a ce…

‘Officer Friendly’ Sergeant Jesse Flem retires after 30 years
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‘Officer Friendly’ Sergeant Jesse Flem retires after 30 years

  • Trisha Walker
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Jesse Flem never set out to be a sheriff’s deputy, but, after 30 years on the job, he’s about to retire from a career doing just that. His last day will be July 30 — he’ll be working security at the Hood River County Fair — before going on vacation and coming back on a part time basis.