The Mountain Eagle

9/26/25

Obituaries - Susan Mary Radick

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 9/26/25 | 9/26/25

Susan Mary Radick of Preston Hollow, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after a prolonged illness.

Born August 10, 1950 in Jamaica, Queens to Margaret (Sparrow) and William T. Brown, she was a graduate of H. Frank Carey High School and relocated upstate nearly 47 years ago after a whirlwind romance, thanks to the matchmaking of her aunt Catherine Whitbeck.

Susan loved to read, making her way through multiple newspapers each day. She routinely defeated her family members in the nightly Jeopardy matches, was an excellent cook, and always stayed on top of all the hottest fashions and current affairs. She had countless jobs on Long Island, served as the Office Manager of CZR/FACTS accounting service, but above all, was a devoted wife and amazing mother.

Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by special aunts Catherine Whitbeck and Isabelle Peek Clapper and brothers-in-law Robert Kemp and Robert Lynk.

She is survived by her husband: Charles Z. Radick of Preston Hollow, whom she met on Thanksgiving 1978 and married December 30, 1978; her children: Keith W. Radick of Connecticut, Courtney S. Radick (Nicole Esposito) of Pulaski, N.Y. and Zachary C.B. Radick of Preston Hollow, N.Y.; her grandchildren: Sofie and William Radick; her sisters: Margaret Kemp and Deborah (Robert) Stanek; sister-in-law: Nancy Radick Lynk; nieces: Victoria, Alicia, Jessica, Robin and Tamara and nephews: Robert and Charles; along with many cousins, her friends from “the Q” and her church family, who she greatly appreciated for their generosity with providing weekly meals in these recent years.

All are invited to visit with Susan’s family from 5:00–7:00PM on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Coltrain Funeral Home. LLC 134 River Street, Middleburgh, NY 12122 and to the Memorial service at 2:00PM on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Preston Hollow Baptist Church, 3034 State Route 145, Preston Hollow, NY 12469

Susan was one of “Jerry’s Kids” and contributions in her memory may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at www.mda.org She also appreciated the work of the Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Co, Inc., PO Box 575, Preston Hollow, NY 12469 and contributions in her memory may be made to them as well.

Please visit www.coltrainfuneralhome.com to share online condolences with Susan’s family.

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Charlotte Valley-Schenevus Defeats H-T 8-0

Both Hunter-Tannersville and Charlotte Valley/Schenevus players vie for the ball in the first half of last Thursday's game. Photos by Izzy Calabrese

Charlotte Valley-Schenevus makes an attempt on goal

Charlotte Valley-Schenevus scores a goal on a free kick. H-T and CV-S boys photos in C - Windham Weekly section

Charlotte Valley-Schenevus' Annalee Gallegher #16 attempts to steal during a fast-paced portion of the game

CV-S's Sienna Landis #22 vies for the ball.

Hunter-Tannersville with a goal kick

Hunter-Tannersville's #12 tosses the ball back in during first half play

Lexi Keator #11 tosses the ball back in.

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Sweethearts & Heroes Comes to Delaware Academy

By Angelica Toumbas

DELHI - On September 15th and 16th Delaware Academy welcomed Sweethearts & Heroes.

Now in its 16th year, this organization is presented by founder and CEO Tom Murphy. Murphy is a motivational speaker and former MMA fighter, who puts on this profound workshop focused on bullying and suicide prevention.

This interactive demonstration is centered around helping young people understand what bullying is and how to put a stop to it. Not only that, but what bullying can lead to, and the core theme of H.O.P.E. Throughout the presentation, kids are reminded to “Hold On, Possibilities Exist”. Meaning, to not be hopeless, to remember that even in bad times, there’s always the possibility for better days.

Murphy talks about things like perspective, how bullying is habitual, how often it occurs, and how most of it is done in front of other people, and how the youth can really be the change in the world when it comes to this matter.

Alongside Tom Murphy is retired U.S. Army Sargent Rick Yarosh, Co-founder who also speaks in the presentation. He shared his motivational story with the crowd and explained how while he was serving in Iraq, he was severely burned, and it changed his life forever. He goes into talking about hopelessness, and what it means to be a bully. Yarosh gives a great backstory as to where the word bully derives from and spoke about how it actually used to mean “sweetheart” in the 16th century, once used as a term of endearment. He further goes into what similarities there are between what a sweetheart is, and a bully. He also mentioned his gratitude toward the bullies he had in the hospital and the impact they had on him during his recovery.

Something that is made clear during the presentation is that people have the ability to give and receive hope. Rick tells a story about a surprising interaction he had with a little girl who didn’t judge him for his physical differences and makes a good point that “the hope she gave me is the same hope we all carry around.” His message embodies what this organization is all about.

Sweethearts & Heroes have traveled around sharing their message with millions. For people of any age and in any place in their life, the messages and presentations are uplifting and moving. The mission of this organization is to “empower everyone to become someone’s Sweetheart or Hero”, and to motivate people with H.O.P.E.

For more information about Sweethearts & Heroes please visit: www.sweetheartsandheroes.com

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“Chip in Fore Hospice” Golf Tournament another HUGE success!

DELHI – Helios Care hosted their long-established Chip in Fore Hospice Golf tournament on Wednesday, September 17th at the College Course at Delhi. This year’s tournament featured a captain-and-crew format, multiple contests throughout the course, and a Hole In One for a car sponsored by Scoville Meno/ Upstate Honda! Participants had the opportunity to enjoy the scenic and demanding layout of the course, while networking with other business leaders from around the region.

Sponsored by New York Central Mutual Insurance (NYCM), the tournament is a cornerstone of Helios Care’s most significant annual fundraisers, with over $55,000 raised in unrestricted funds for the organization to support their hospice and palliative care patients in Otsego, Delaware and Schoharie counties. Next year’s tournament will move to Schoharie County and will be held on September 16, 2026 at the challenging Cobleskill golf course.

The winners of this year’s tournament:

Men’s Net: 1st Place- Bank of Richmondville (Jeffrey Sperbeck, Josh McCann, Jeff Sperbeck, Jon WIlliams) 2nd Place- Fenimore Asset Management (Ryan Smith, Peter Berry, Jesse Koepp, Tom MacLaughlin) 3rd Place- Community Bank (Kenneth Burkes, Andrew Janosick, Charles Janosick, Dennis Aikens)

Men’s Gross: 1st Place-The Delaware National Bank of Delhi ( Bryan Boyer, Eli Townsend, Tim Townsend, Pat Noonon) 2nd Place- Astrocom Electronics (Doug Lifgren, Phil Lewis, Andrew

Peck, John Purcell) 3rd Place- One Group (Joe Briguglio, Todd Carrington, Mitch Milavec, Tom Redding)

Co-ed Net: 1st Place- Brooks Barbeque (Zack Bender, Jenn Brown, Carl Convis, Yair Valle) 2nd Place- Sportsfield Specialties (Michelle Wiltsie, Jackson Fletcher, Margaret Adam, Ryan Killie)

Co-ed Gross: 1st Place- Catskill Concepts (Don Farley, Christine Dunphy, Davw Hul, Bea Hull) 2nd Place- Springbrook (Thomas Brindley, Jess Colon, Billy Giesse, Hank Lobb) Longest Drive: Phil Lewis and Deb Mostert

Closest to the Pin: Mike Schram and Michelle Wiltsie

Straightest Drive: Eli Townsend and Kelly McGraw

Helios Care thanks all those who participated and supported the tournament and we look forward to seeing you in Cobleskill next year.

Team Pontius commemorating Bd. Member John Pontius by Helios Care Staff and Board- Janine Gilham-Ware, Tamie Reed, Inda Fitch, Kelly McGraw.

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BREAKING GROUND: Beginning Your Farm Journey Oct. 4 at Camp Shankitunk

DELHI – Own agricultural land? Looking to make it work for you?

Join us for Breaking Ground: Beginning Your Farm Journey at 2420 Arbor Hill Rd, Delhi.

This program will guide you through the essentials of starting and growing a successful farm business.From understanding tax assessments to evaluating soil potential, participants will explore diƯerent types of agricultural production and discover what it takes to manage a farm as a business— building both sustainability and profitability.

Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Registration Fees:

 $35 per person

 2 attendees from the same farm: $55 total

 Each additional person from same farm: $15

Breakout Sessions Include:

 Introduction to housing, care of, and marketing pigs, poultry, waterfowl, and turkeys  Overview of growing cut flowers & ornamental horticulture

 Strategies to get your products to consumers

 Introduction to housing, care for, and marketing livestock

 Beginning beekeeping

 Basics of growing fruits and vegetables

 Basics of value-added products

 Beginning maple production

 Starting out or thinking about a new enterprise

https://tinyurl.com/Breakinggound

Scan the QR code or call 607-865-6531

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Revised CR 18 Road Closure

DELHI — Due to the weather the dates have been changed for this road work.

The Delaware County Department of Public Works will be closing CR 18 in the Village of Delhi and Town of Delhi to through traffic from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24th and Monday, September 29, to replace a cross pipe. The closure will be between Del Side Drive and Del Side Drive. The road will be open by the end of the day.

The traveling public should use alternate routes.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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CR 33 Closure Town of Kortright Oct. 1-2

KORTRIGHT — The Delaware County Department of Public Works will be closing CR 33 in the Town of Kortright to through traffic from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1st and Thursday, October 2nd to replace a culvert pipe. The closure will be between Roberts Rd and McArthur Hill Rd approximately 1,130 feet north of Roberts Rd intersection. The road will be open by the end of the day.

The traveling public should use alternate routes.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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CWT Call For Pause DEP Water Permit Application - Directors Claim Lack Of Communication Is To Blame

By Mary A. Crisafulli

ARKVILLE - The Coalition of Watershed Towns Executive Committee held a special meeting on Sept. 17, during which they called for a pause in the approval of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Water Withdrawal Permit (WWP) until negotiations resume. The permit allows the DEP to use land in the New York City Watershed for water supply purposes.

Negotiations regarding the Watershed Protection and Partnership Program, initiated by the 1997 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between watershed communities and the City, have been ongoing for several years as part of the City's water permit process. The MOA established a partnership to cooperate in the development and implementation of a Watershed Protection Program, aimed at enhancing and maintaining the quality of New York City's drinking water and promoting the economic vitality of watershed communities. While negotiations initially started out challenging, with many disagreements, stakeholders were, until recently, comfortable with the way things were progressing.

CWT Attorney Jeff Baker stated that the DEP terminated negotiations on June 13 without prior notice. In early September, DEP submitted its WWP application. The draft application was not sent to stakeholders for review.

The resolution states, "...release of a draft permit that has not been reviewed or agreed to by the Coalition is likely to result in unnecessary acrimony."

CWT Directors state in a letter sent to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) that it has been the practice since the MOA was signed for watershed stakeholders to review the draft application prior to public comment and approval by the Department of Health. Directors want to ensure prior negotiation agreements will be upheld, and details of such agreements are still being negotiated.

After discovering that the application had been submitted, several stakeholders reached out to DEP politely asking to review the document, and were told no, said Ric Coombe, CWT chairman and Neversink councilman.

"We have been told that the draft is consistent with the elements negotiated so far, including no further acquisition in Priority Areas 3 and 4 except for flood buy-outs, Watershed Agricultural Easements and Watershed Forest Easements, land swaps, and some form of a Collaborative Streamside Acquisition Program. However, the details of implementation are important and not necessarily easily transferable from the 2010 permit," the letter states. It further states that DEP has indicated that it will only commit to the continued funding of the Watershed Protection and Partnership Programs to the extent that they are required as part of the next permit.

CWT Directors call for DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton to delay the release of a draft permit for public comment until negotiations resume. The directors focus on the need for ongoing partnership programs. "The continued funding of those programs is critically important to the watershed communities, as it reflects the previously recognized need to mitigate the impacts of the City's watershed program and to invest in water quality protection measures," the letter states.

As of Sept. 24, Baker said they have not heard from DEC yet, nor DEP, who was CC'd on the email.

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DCHA History Award of Merit Nominations Requested

DELHI — The Delaware County Historical Association is once again accepting nominations for our annual Awards of Merit. Individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the preservation and presentation of local history, traditions and culture will be presented with awards at DCHA’s Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

The accomplishments of nominees should represent an outstanding effort to preserve and promote the history and culture of Delaware County, or to preserve and present the traditional folk arts of the region. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: preservation of buildings, public programs, volunteer operation of historical societies, publications, or exhibits. Activities conducted as part of a business venture or by a for-profit organization are generally not considered for the award nominations.

To submit a nomination, write a short letter/e-mail detailing the reasons the nominee (or group) is deserving of the award. Include your name, address and phone number and the name, address and phone number of the nominee and send it by October 17, 2025 to: Award of Merit Committee, Delaware County Historical Association, 46549 State Highway 10, Delhi, NY 13753.

For more information contact (607) 746-3849. E-mail us at dchadelhi@gmail.com On the web at www.dcha-ny.org