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"Cleveland County's #1 Advertising Source" Communities In Schools of Cleveland County Presents... Dancing With the Cleveland County StarsWith the Cleveland County Stars Communities In Schools of Cleveland County Presents... Dancing Saturday Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 Sept. 17, 2011 •V P Prev ew Pviei w Party 5:30 pm •VIP PreI 5:30 pm •Competition 7:00 pm •Tickets: •Tickets: shelbyinfo.com Our 28th Year • Issue No. 37 • September 15, 2011 $ If you're driving to Patterson Springs, at the corner of Friday Nights September 16th Thru October 21st 2003 S. Post Road and Hwy. 226 South is where you will find Lowery's Country Corner. Lowery's is more than just a store, it is an institution in Cleveland County and home to Ronnie Lowery, the "tomato man". The last time I saw Ronnie, he was in his store, sitting on the side of the front counter with his trusty pocket knife. Beside him sat a jar of Duke's mayonnaise, white bread and salt and pepper shakers. Ronnie was making himself another tomato sandwich. He looked up and asked if I would like one. That was before August 16th when he was found lying face down on Pleasant Hill Church Road. Ronnie's son, Tony, and his grandson, Cy, were out tak- Main Street M i S Rutherfordton For More Information 828-286-9955 www.legalgrounds.net ing a practice drive. Cy had just gotten his learner's permit. As they were driving down Pleasant Hill Church Road, they saw a person lying in the road. Stopping to offer assistance, they found that it was Tony's dad, Ronnie. When asked if he was okay, he replied, "I think I broke my neck." Ronnie had just been involved in an accident on his tractor, and although he was able to jump off, he fell down a twenty-five foot ravine. Amazingly, he somehow managed to get up and walk to the road where he collapsed. The "tomato man" of Cleveland County was seriously injured. People have been going to Lowery's for years to buy gas, shop and to get those wonderful home grown tomatoes. Ronnie's tomatoes were lovingly seeded on Valentine's Day and picked, cleaned and sorted by size in June. You could tell by the great taste that Ronnie Lowery was very par- ticular about his tomatoes. Customers repeatedly remarked "Ronnie's tomatoes are the best tasting tomatoes I've ever had". Today, folks are going to the store to find out about his FLY-IN & OPEN HOUSE AIRCRAFT & HELICOPTER DISPLAY condition. A poster inside the store displays get well wishes from customers who still can't believe what happened. The sign outside boldly proclaims the Lowery family's gratitude for everyone's prayers and concerns. Cleveland County's favorite "tomato man" is in a Charlotte hospital, where his devoted wife of 45 years, Gwen, as hardly left his side. Just recently, Ronnie began breathing on his own for a few hours a day. People are asking the family what they can do. Perhaps shelbyinfo.com www.cleveland.communitiesinschools.org www.cleveland.communitiesinschools.org "Stars" of Cleveland County Are Listed On The CIS Website "Stars" of Cleveland County Are Listed On The CIS Website Help & Pray For "The Tomato Man" Help & Pray For "The Tomato Man" Don Gibson Theatre $ 35 VIP & Competition $20 Competition Only Don Gibson Theatre 35 VIP & Competition 20 Competition Only •Competition 7:00 pm The sign at the corner of Hwy. 226 South and South Post Rd. in Patterson Springs Ronnie's beloved tomatoes, fresh out of the garden. The "Tomato Man" Ronnie Lowery. the best answer is to go by Lowery's Country Corner and lend your support. Ronnie has a long road to recovery and as you know, his hospital bills are mounting daily. Your help and support is badly needed and greatly appreciated. By shopping at Lowery's Country Corner, you can give back to the man who has always worked so hard and given you his best. Stop by the store often, do some shopping, leave Ronnie a note in the message box, and pray for the recovery of Ronnie Lowery, Cleveland County's favorite "tomato man". –M.A. Andrews October 15th, 2011 10 am to 3 pm Free admission!! 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Production of this great tractor ceased in 1954. The 21st An- nual Belwood Antique Tractor & Engine Festival is three day event and was held September 8, 9 and 10th at the Old Belwood School. –M.A. Andrews DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER COMBO $399 Only 814 S. Dekalb St. • Shelby, NC 704-482-6681 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10am - 10pm - Sunday 11am - 10pm dqshelby.com .com Shelby Kiwanis Pancake Supper Celebrates 47th Year Friday, September 9th at Shelby High School, the Shelby Kiwanis held their 47th Annual Pancake Supper. The event benefi ts many charitable organizations throughout Cleveland County. In the caf- eteria we found Assistant County Manager, Eddie Bailes and his family enjoying the Kiwanis Club's famous pancakes and sausage. Pictured with Eddie are his sons Drew and Nathan and wife, Sonja. –M.A. Andrews September Blizzard of the Blizzard of the Month! Month! 29,000 COPIES 29,000 COPIES THURSDAYS THURSDAYS ©Community First Media