Buhl Day draws crowd for music, food and friendship

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Although they were born decades apart, Dave Cole and Nicole Lemos share a common view of Buhl Day: It’s a great way to connect with friends.

As part of their Labor Day activities, Cole, of South Pymatuning, and Lemos, of Hermitage, joined hundreds of area residents and natives Monday by meeting up with friends and acquaintances they don’t often get to see.

“You stroll through the park and all the festivities and sure enough there are people here you’ve haven’t seen in a long time — sometimes years,” Cole said. “This is a tradition around here. Some people have moved away, but they come back for Buhl Day. It’s a great park, and there are a lot of memories here.”

Lemos, 13, took the opportunity to meet up with friends she hadn’t seen all summer.

“It’s fun and there’s a lot going one, but the one thing I really like is seeing everybody. It’s like this big get-together or party and we’re all invited. It’s great,” she said.

Cole and his brother, Ed Cole of Brookfield, Ohio, said they recalled ice skating on the pond at Buhl Park more than 50 years ago. They used to attend regular dances at the Casino, which is now being renovated.

Buhl Day is open to all residents of the Shenango Valley.

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