Recollections
News from Eagle Bend's Past
25 Years Ago
December 9, 1998
Kevin Ehnes intentionally burned down the buildings on his farm two miles northwest of Eagle Bend last week. The farm, formerly known as the ‘Big Barn Johnson’ farm had been vacant for a number of years. Flames that engulfed the house and barn lit up the night sky for miles around.
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On November 24, Eagle Valley went to Menahga to play their first basketball game of the 1998-99 school year. The Rebels had a good man-to-man defensive effort in the first half and despite a three-quarter court desperation shot by Menahga, ending the first half, they led by six points 24-18. The Rebels held on to win by six points 51-45. The Rebels played good defense, stealing the ball 25 times with Jessica Serbus leading the team with 9. Susie Hayes lead the team in rebounding with 10.
66 Years Ago
December 12, 1957
Saturday, December 14, is the day all the children have been waiting for—why?—because that is the day Santa Claus will be in Eagle Bend to give each and every one of them a big bag of candy.
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With two games behind them, the local basketball team is “geared up” for their game with Clarissa to be played on the local court on Friday. The Eagles met defeat in their previous contest against Parkers Prairie on November 26.
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