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Help Freeburg Obtain a Pedestrian Crosswalk

Join us to “Walk Across Market Street!” on Monday, October 2, 10AM-2PM

For many years, residents of Freeburg have appealed to PennDOT to be granted a pedestrian crosswalk on Market Street between the post office and Freeburg Fire Company parking area. The crosswalk would require motorists to yield to pedestrians, slowing Route 35’s through-traffic. If granted permission, Freeburg would install a crosswalk to help everyone, but most importantly, our children and elderly residents, to safely reach the post office, firehouse, community center, park, churches, fairgrounds…or just to enjoy walking around our beautiful town.

This coming Monday, October 2, 2023, we have our final chance to obtain permission for the crosswalk. PennDOT has informed us that engineers will perform a new count of pedestrians crossing Market Street between post office and fire company parking lot. The count will take place from 10AM – 2PM. At least 40 people must walk across the street EACH HOUR for Freeburg to win approval.

If you want to make a real improvement in traffic control and help protect our most vulnerable citizens, please support the effort on Monday, October 2. Please, come “Walk Across Market Street!” on Monday between the hours of 10 and 2.

Sewer Survey

Dear Residents,

The Borough owns and operates the sewer collection, conveyance, and treatment facilities that serve the Borough. The infrastructure is aging and in need of repairs. The system is experiencing high volume discharges during wet weather events, which we refer to as infiltration and inflow. These high volumes have resulted in overloading occurring at the sewage treatment plant.

We are actively pursuing all grants and available funding sources to help assist in financing any projects that need to be completed, but we are only able to address the publicly owned portions of the sewer through these sources. Parts of the system are privately owned, which is why we are sending this survey to our residents. This survey will help to identify possible inflow sources and allow us to advise on the repairs. If we are unable to reduce the flows to acceptable levels, larger and more expensive projects will be required, resulting in significant user rate increases.

We are encouraging everyone to complete and return the survey by July 30th, 2023. If the survey rate is not adequate, we may be required to assess penalties for the failure to return the survey in the future.

This survey was sent out with the Water and Sewer bills in July. If you have misplaced your copy of the survey, a printable copy can be accessed by clicking here.

The full Sewer Use Ordinance can be viewed by clicking here.

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact the office at (570)374-7314.

Sincerely,

Freeburg Borough Council

E&S Pets

Did you know there’s a new business in Freeburg? E&S Pets has recently moved into town and is occupying the space formerly known as William Penn Cabinets. This business creates signs and other personalized items with a picture of your favorite breed of dog or cat. The Freeburg location handles online sales only, and they do not have a retail store available to the public. If you wish to view and purchase their items, please visit their Etsy store called Petasauraus. You can also email their site manager at: mdavids@esimports.com.

An example of their work is shown below. Support this new local business by visiting their Etsy store.

Memorial Day in Freeburg

Join the Freeburg community celebration of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, 2023. The parade starts at Saint Peter’s Evangelical Church (the red church) at 11AM. Parade participants visit each cemetary, with a 21-gun salute and “Taps” before the graves of veterans.

After the parade, enjoy delicious eats from Windy Wagon, Daddy’s BBQ Chicken, and The Rollin’ Cones food trucks that will be in the Freeburg Community Center parking lot, 11:30AM-4:00PM.

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In Memory of Gary Klingler

Gary A. Klingler, 79, of Selinsgrove, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 19, 2023, at his home.

He was born on April 25, 1944, in Danville, the son of the late Harry and Beulah (Newman) Klingler.

On May 6, 1967, he married the former Joyce A. Aucker, who survives. The couple were married for 56 years at the time of his passing.

Gary was a 1963 graduate of Selinsgrove High School and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He retired after 32 and a half years from the Selinsgrove Borough and was superintendent of Public Works.

He was very active serving in his community. Gary was a life member and fire chief for 25 years of Freeburg Fire Company and served on various committees including president, chaplain, and financial secretary, and was on the Freeburg Borough council and was president for many years. He was also a life member of the DH&L Ambulance Company and a member of the fire company and in 1962 was a charter member of DH&L Fire Company as a junior firefighter. Gary was a member of the American Legion Post 25 Selinsgrove and the Honor Guard. He was a member and former Worshipful Master of the Lafayette Masonic Lodge 194, Selinsgrove, Tall Cedars and the Freeburg/Washington Recreation Association. Gary was a former Scout leader for the Freeburg Boy Scout Troop. He enjoyed caring for his yard and hunting. Gary loved his family and spending time with them, especially his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

In addition to his wife Joyce, Gary is survived by two daughters, Sherry Wolfe and Lori Klingler; three grandchildren Ashley Long, and twins Cameron and Cooper Betts; a nephew Steven Mengle; a niece Patricia Duncan; a brother-in-law, Larry (Jeanie) Aucker; and a sister-in-law Diane (Park) Rapp.

He was preceded in death by a son, Paul D. Klingler; a sister Elizabeth (Harry) Aurand; and a sister-in-law Eileen Klinger.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from noon until 2 p.m. at the V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St., Selinsgrove followed by the funeral service and beginning with a Masonic Memorial service at 2 p.m. Officiating the service will be Pastor Ruth Liples and Pastor Lynn Schmoyer. Burial with full military honors accorded by the Selinsgrove American Legion Post 25 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6631 will be in Witmer’s Memorial Cemetery, Port Trevorton.

Annual Coach and Thirty-One Bingo

The Freeburg Recreation Association will hold their annual Coach and Thirty-One Bingo on Sunday, April 30. Games begin at 2 pm, doors open for lunch at 12:30. $20 for 20 games which include 5 specials and a cover all game. There will also be raffles, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Lunch stand available.