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White Bear man's body found in Bald Eagle Lake BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR
at Community Park. Everett said the tournament is for all ages. Each team needs at least five people over age1 8 and the remaining players can be any age. Teams should also have at least 10 players. Kids day is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Community Park. “This year, we're going to have a fun run, but it's going to be broken down into lots of wacky actions that the kids can take as they run around Community Park,” Everett said. “People are invited to come to the park at 11 a.m. to decorate a mask ahead of time and do some other activities with local organizations.” The Vadnais Heights Lions will sell beer and wine all weekend “They'll be under the picnic shelter but they will also have golf carts and they will meet the people where they are and pick them up,” Everett said. There will be free live music at the Tousley Motorsports event stage at Community Park.
After an extensive search, the body of 62-year-old Mark Lowell was found Friday evening in Bald Eagle Lake in White Bear Township. On Wednesday, Aug. 2, Lowell, of White Bear Lake, jumped off a pontoon boat to retrieve something from the water, went under and didn't resurface. Emergency crews from CONTRIBUTED Ramsey County and Mark Lowell Washington County were called just before 8 p.m. The search continued Thursday and Friday until Lowell's body was found. Friends and family describe Lowell as an excellent carpenter, avid motorcyclist and traveler. “Our family is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Mark,” said his sister, Molly Lowell McLaughlin. “He had the biggest heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. When Mark walked into the room, you felt a bright light. He was forever the storyteller, which always resulted with laughter. He was a Harley guy who loved riding with friends. It’s so heartbreaking to know he’s gone, but we are so grateful to have had him in our lives and I know we will be reunited with him someday. We love you, Mark!” Long-time friend Kevin Graber has many fond memories of Lowell and a lifetime of stories. “My memories of Mark and his brothers began in the late 1960s when my grandmother moved from the family farm in Hugo to a little house on 4th Street in White Bear Lake,” Graber said. “His parents' house was across the street and when visiting my grandmother, I would go out and play with Mark and his brother Pete as well as some of the other neighbor kids.” Graber said he didn't see Lowell again until they both attended White Bear Lake High School where they became good friends. “A few years later Mark asked me if I would rent a room in a house his parents bought near Bald Eagle Lake that they were remodeling,” Graber said. “His dad Earl liked having me around because I provided plenty of fresh fish filets for the Lowell's during the lent season. They were a good
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Heritage Days is returning Aug. 14-20 and there will be something for everyone. The festivities begin with a medallion hunt, pickleball tournament and senior picnic. The weekend will include activities for all ages, great food, live music, a fireworks display, parade and more.
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The annual Vadnais Heights Heritage Days festival Aug. 14-20 will be packed with activities, live music and good food. “The event celebrates what makes Vadnais Heights a great place to live, work and play,” says Katie Everett, recreation and facilities manager. “We're looking forward to a lot of fan favorites like the Lion's pig roast, the fire relief association booyah, free inflatables for the kids and other kids' activities over the weekend. And of course, the big fireworks show Saturday night and parade on Sunday.” The week kicks off with a medallion hunt on Monday, Aug. 14. “There will be clues posted every day on the city's website, City Hall, Community Park and Kohler Meadows Park,” Everett said. “Also there is a hotline number — 651-204-6017 — that people can call. There will be a new clue every day and there's a
$200 prize for whoever wins.” A Pickleball tournament begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Bridgewood Park, 4224-1/2 Bridgewood Terrace. The top three teams will receive a trophy. Players can sign up at City Hall or online at https://bit.ly/47nGc0C. A senior picnic is 10-2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Vadnais Heights Commons for people to mingle and learn about area senior service providers. Lunch is catered by Jimmy’s Food & Drink. There will also be a performance by the North Suburban Chorus and free bingo. Preregistration is required. People can register online at https://bit.ly/3OkZAT7, by mail or City Hall by Aug. 10. The Market at Heritage Days is new this year. “It's a new format this year and it's all local makers,” Everett said. “It's small local businesses who are selling a variety of handmade items. Things like jewelry, soap, artwork, woodworking items and all kinds of different things.” Another new event is a kickball tournament at 9 a.m. on Saturday
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