Bradley Lowe’s throws birthday party for 100-year-old who walks through store daily

Lowe’s is typically a place to pick up tools, lumber and home improvement supplies. But for Gretchen Sollo, it’s also become a place to get her daily exercise.For the past five years, the Kankakee resident has spent her mornings walking the aisles of the Bradley store to help maintain her mobility after suffering a stroke, according to Lowe’s store associate Vicki Jernagin. Sollo has logged about 1,500 miles in Lowe’s alone throughout the years.But as Sollo was about to ring in 100 years on her birthday Sunday, the local Lowe’s team thought it necessary to celebrate. The team surprised Sollo ahead of her century milestone last week with a party in the aisles of the store that featured cake and her own custom Lowe’s vest. Family members, friends and store associates – even some with the day off – came out to the celebration to cheer her on as she walked down the blue carpet.Store Manager Joe Jackson even accompanied Sollo as she did her daily lap around the store. Sollo said Lowe’s is a