Alternative school to open

By TOM KANE

HONESDALE — A group of parents calling themselves “People for Children’s Education” will open an alternative school in the Honesdale area this September.

The group will begin with two grades: a full-day kindergarten and a first grade.

“We’ll know in a few days exactly where the site of the school will be,” said Emily Paulsen, one of the parents.

So far, 17 parents have expressing strong interest. Twenty-five parents attended a meeting last week, she said.

“We want to have an alternative to the public school and the religion-based academies,” Paulsen said.

The Homestead School, in Glen Spey, NY, is similar, but it is too far for Pennsylvania people, she said.

Students from Sullivan County will be eligible to attend, but bussing will be available only to Pennsylvania students, said Paulsen.

Paulsen said parents like herself were interested in giving their children more individualized instruction with smaller class sizes than are typical in the public schools, and with an emphasis on the arts and outdoor activities.

For more information, call Paulsen at 570/729-8682.

Western Sullivan Public Library Book Sale

JEFFERSONVILLE — The Jeffersonville branch of the library is holding a book sale at the Jeffersonville Firehouse on Thursday, August 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, August 10 and 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All sales benefit the library.

CALLICOON — The Delaware Free branch is holding its annual summer book sale this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hundreds of books and other items will be for sale—cheap! All proceeds benefit the library.