Narrowsburg News

Jane Luchsinger
Posted 8/21/12

Ghosts, goblins, princesses and more were seen on Main Street as the children from the Tusten Youth Commission marched in the annual Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 24. The group seemed larger …

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Ghosts, goblins, princesses and more were seen on Main Street as the children from the Tusten Youth Commission marched in the annual Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 24. The group seemed larger than in previous years and caused all heads to turn in their direction. One couldn’t help but smile at this group of happy children and possibly recall the years of one’s own youth.

Sunday, October 25, more than 20 people attended the annual meeting of the Tusten Historical Society (THS). Every year the THS holds its meeting, open to the public, and provides a guest speaker to enrich us with information of the history of the surrounding area. This year, Ingrid Peterec from the National Park Service spoke of Zane Grey.

It is always inspiring to learn of the success stories of the few who make a difference. Zane Grey did not excel in elementary school, but was an avid reader, fisherman and writer, with the last two activities scorned by his father. He was awarded a baseball scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania and studied dentistry. Who knew? He proved to be a baseball hero as he struck out members of the opposing teams with his famous curve ball. The curve ball was extremely effective until 1894, when the distance to the pitcher’s mound was increased by 10 feet. However, Grey, also a successful hitter, maintained his hero status.

It wasn’t long after setting up a practice in New York City that he realised dentistry was not for him, and he spent evenings writing. As a frequent visitor to the Upper Delaware River Valley he eventually married and settled in Lackawaxen, PA. The old saying, “Behind every good man is a woman,” proved true for him, as Dolly, his wife, proofread his writing and managed his career, ultimately leading to Hollywood productions of his works. There is much more to the story of Zane Grey, but you’ll just have to wait and visit the Zane Grey House next spring. Let’s hope it is not a long winter.

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