tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527980966503256728.post5622068578796690167..comments2023-10-07T06:48:29.844-07:00Comments on Local Lore: Lost Stories: Yesterday and Today in Mentor, OhioLocal Lore by Maxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15864799891884570795noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527980966503256728.post-2518087355363571902023-03-10T05:26:34.335-08:002023-03-10T05:26:34.335-08:00Hi Pam, Thanks Hi Pam, Thanks Larry Crookshankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028596759576813122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527980966503256728.post-41142338011320787762021-01-28T15:12:43.450-08:002021-01-28T15:12:43.450-08:00Hi Larry! Nice story of ole Mentor!Hi Larry! Nice story of ole Mentor!Pam Walker Nardishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473661577021080190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527980966503256728.post-88972066140053368072021-01-28T15:12:42.010-08:002021-01-28T15:12:42.010-08:00Hi Larry! Nice story of ole Mentor!Hi Larry! Nice story of ole Mentor!Pam Walker Nardishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473661577021080190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527980966503256728.post-42100543391795907302020-11-13T08:44:57.208-08:002020-11-13T08:44:57.208-08:00Before it was Bargain Fair it was the Sidney Cohen...Before it was Bargain Fair it was the Sidney Cohen Lumber Co. My Dad worked there as yard foreman after the war (II). I can't even locate the site anymore. Can anyone provide an address on Mentor Ave? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521652310242318805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527980966503256728.post-20584936524961539642020-07-19T10:25:04.151-07:002020-07-19T10:25:04.151-07:00Hi Steve, I am the nephew of Mel Jay who owned Ba...Hi Steve, I am the nephew of Mel Jay who owned Bargain Fair when I was just a little guy. I went to St. Mary catholic school and Graduated from high school in 1970. I remember Bargain Fair vividly as I used to have to walk there from St.Marys when my mother was busy having my siblings and my Dad was busy working. Those days were great as I arrived at BF and had the receptionist call my Uncle and he would hurry down to greet me. Most of the times he would take me down to the toy department and ask me what I liked. Sometimes he would buy it for me on the spot but most times it would show up at Christmas. My most favorite time's were of him with a big old stogie and saying "Hey ya little shit how are ya doing". He was one of the greatest guys that I loved.Great Lakes Mall put him out of business. It was great growing up in Mentor as a kid.Larry Crookshanks Larry Crookshankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028596759576813122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527980966503256728.post-69012707552634053052012-04-03T01:49:18.709-07:002012-04-03T01:49:18.709-07:00I came across this site when I was looking for pos...I came across this site when I was looking for posts/pictures of Mentor. I wasn't born there but my family moved there when I was one or two so I consider Mentor to be my home town. <br /><br />I moved to Hawaii with my family when I was 18, in 1970. I have nothing but the fondest memories of Mentor. To the list of memorable places I will add: Mentor Recreation Park<br />Hytree Pharmacy<br />Rexall Drug Store<br />Jackett's<br />Koster's<br />Bolton's Hill (winter sledding)<br />Bleil's Nursery<br />Regal Lanes<br />and many,many more.<br /><br />Maybe someone will remember my father's music store on Mentor Ave. across from the Methodist church.<br /><br />Best wishes to all who call Mentor their home.<br /><br />SteveSteve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15176110461396219540noreply@blogger.com