Terry Martz, 70, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 31, 2025, from heart failure complicated by kidney cancer treatment. Born on October 21, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to George and Dolores Martz, Terry lived a life defined by his love for family, community, and the outdoors.

Terry’s passion for sports was obvious through his years of coaching and officiating. It was while working at playgrounds in Milwaukee that he met the love of his life, Cindy, whom he married on August 28, 1976. Together, they built a beautiful family.

In 1981, Terry’s career in the insurance business led him to Wautoma, where he formed a meaningful connection with Bob Frederick of the Frederick Insurance Agency. Inspired by the tight-knit community, Terry and his family settled in Wautoma, and in 1992, he purchased the agency from Bob, renaming it Martz Insurance Agency. He took great pride in serving his clients and making a lasting impact on the community he cherished.

An avid outdoorsman, Terry found joy in hunting at a family property in Adams County and fishing in Tomahawk, another favorite getaway. In addition, he enjoyed memorable Canadian fishing trips with friends and family and elk hunts in Montana. He cherished traveling to Cancun, Mexico, where he and Cindy made unforgettable memories. Known for his infectious humor, Terry was a master storyteller and loved sharing jokes, bringing laughter and warmth to everyone around him.

Terry’s deep Catholic faith was a cornerstone of his life. He generously donated his time as a chaplain or Catholic presider at King Veterans Home and Redgranite Prison, where he shared God’s word and provided spiritual guidance, touching countless lives with his compassion and dedication. In his later years, Terry was also proud of his involvement in St. Joseph’s Finance Council and Buildings and Grounds Committee, as well as his place on the boards of ThedaCare Wild Rose, and Stoneridge Meat and Country Market.

A true leader in his community, Terry served in multiple civic organizations. With his passion for coaching, officiating, and youth sports, he took pride in his involvement with local athletics. In late winter, Terry’s service to the community shone through when he dressed up to visit nursing homes, daycares, group celebrations, parades, and church Masses, reminding everyone of the true meaning of Christmas. You’d see him around, but you’d never find him when Santa was present. He took his duties very seriously, leaving a legacy of service and generosity.

Terry is survived by his beloved wife, Cindy; his children, Jennifer (Dan) Reis, Jeff (Sara) Martz, and Katie Martz; grandchildren, Jack and Anna Martz; wiener dogs Peanut, Penny, and Chippy-Chip; his brother-in-law, Alex Jankowski; his sisters-in-law, Debbie (Gary) Klenz, Lisa (Ben) Guido, and Jackie (Matt) Wecker; his aunt, Ellen (Rich) Naumann; his godmother, Pat Bahr; and honorary family member, Sister Mary Ellen Doherty, who held a special place in his heart. He is also survived by numerous other family members and friends whom he cherished deeply. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dolores Martz; his sister, Christine Jankowski; and his in-laws, Bud and Ruth Michaels.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wautoma. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Leikness Funeral Home, Wautoma is assisting the family with arrangements. www.leiknessfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be given to the Friends of the Waushara Community YMCA: https://cfcwi.org/wausharaymca/.

Motorists traveling through Logan County should prepare for ongoing road construction projects that will impact several state highways in the coming weeks.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released an updated schedule, and all work is subject to weather conditions.

Drivers are advised to check OHGO.com for real-time updates.

Ongoing Construction Projects

• State Route 47 Closure
  State Route 47 is currently closed between County Road 35 and Township Road 21A for a bridge deck repair project. Detour: North on State Route 235 to West on State Route 274 to Main Street/State Route 65.
• State Route 273 Lane Closure
  Between Oakridge Drive and Shady Lane, State Route 273 is reduced to one lane for bridge replacement work. A temporary traffic signal is in place. This project will continue through Friday, July 18.
• U.S. Route 33 Lane Restrictions
  Resurfacing work on U.S. 33 between State Route 540 and State Route 117 continues, with lane restrictions in place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times. This project will run through July 2025.
• SR 273 Repaving
  Between U.S. 68 and the Union/Logan County Line, State Route 273 is intermittently reduced to a single lane from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through September. Traffic is maintained with flaggers.
• SR 274 Repaving
  Expect intermittent lane closures along State Route 274 between U.S. 68 and Sandusky Street. Work runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and will continue through September. A flagging operation is in place to maintain traffic.
• SR 292 Repaving
  State Route 292 between Hamilton Street and State Route 47 is also undergoing resurfacing. Single-lane closures are in effect daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through September. Flaggers will direct traffic as needed.

Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution in work zones and plan alternate routes where possible.

Hundreds showed up and out for the seventh annual Lake Placid Community Day. It’s an event that recognizes volunteerism, community dedication and all those who work to keep the village of Lake Placid and the town North Elba as vibrant of a community as it is. Something that’s only possible through frequent, persistent and, often, selfless devotion by many.

“We’re here to honor and thank our volunteers,” said Val Rogers, one of the Community Day organizers. “They are the heart and soul of this community and we could not do any of the things we do without the incredible volunteer presence that we have.”

Rogers began her remarks by thanking the Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department for a life-saving fire rescue in May. She noted that the LPVFD has their own volunteer of the year and the recipient is Chad Blinn. Rogers shouted out Johnny Fagan and Ciana Cerruti, who entered the building to save the resident and her pets.

“We’re quite certain that if they had not done that, I don’t think she would have survived,” she said.

Molly Shergold smiles as she awaits her balloon animal made by Loon Works’ Scott Eichholz at the seventh annual Lake Placid Community Day.
(Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)

Event emcee Stuart Hemsley spoke of the importance of volunteerism.

“Volunteers are one of our most important assets, and volunteering is more than an act of kindness,” he said. “It is a vital service that strengthens our communities … and our society as a whole, with more than 75 million people volunteering once a year.”

There were about 50 local nonprofits and community-focused organizations tabling at the event and allowing community members to learn more about what they do and how they contribute to Lake Placid.

State Assemblyman Billy Jones, D-Chateaugay Lake, Lake Placid village Mayor Art Devlin and North Elba town Board Member Emily Kilburn Politi introduced the two Distinguished Volunteers of the Year: David Balestrini, who won the adult award, and Parker Scanio, who won the youth award.

Kilburn Politi introduced Scanio.

Lucca Nappi-Bay body surfs on one of the NRS paddleboards at the seventh annual Lake Placid Community Day at the North Elba Show Grounds on Sunday. This year’s theme was “Surf’s Up.”
(Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)

“Our community is full of amazing young people,” she said. “But every so often, one rises above. One who gives just a little bit more, who shows up again and again, who leads not just with action, but with heart. Parker Scanio volunteers.”

She noted that while the Lake Placid Middle/High School has a 40-hour volunteer requirement to graduate, Scanio went above and beyond — by weeks. With graduation approaching, Kilburn Politi said that Scanio had logged 421 hours since sixth grade.

“Even though I most likely received all of my required hours in sixth grade, I thought, ‘let’s just keep going,’” he said.

In accepting his award, Scanio thanked everyone who instilled in him the drive to volunteer in service of his community. He said a reason he gives so much of his time is because it’s enjoyable and the positive work mentality. He added that it’s an opportunity to meet new people from both near and far.

Devlin introduced Balestrini, who served on active duty in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps and was deployed abroad during operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield.

The 2025 distinguished volunteers of the year, Parker Scanio, left, and Dr. David Balestrini, smile after receiving their awards at the seventh annual Lake Placid Community Day at the North Elba Show Grounds on Sunday.
(Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)

Devlin noted that after Balestrini opened his practice in Lake Placid, he offered free dental exams and sealants to children each February, which is National Children’s Dental Health Month.

“David’s contributions to the community go well beyond his practice,” Devlin said. “They are extensive and varied and span a period of almost three decades.”

These included about 17 years with the Boy Scouts of America and work with the Lake Placid Cub Scout troops. He’s been a member of the Lake Placid Lions Club for the last 10 years and American Legion Post 325 for the past 25 years, as well as spending extensive time volunteering with the Ironman race over the years.

In his remarks, Balestrini credited his fellow volunteers as the “rigid backbone” of the community who make it all the better while having fun in the process.

“Volunteers are priceless,” he said. “We do it because we hope to help out in some small way, to make a small difference in the lives of others, to make our schools, youth sports, service organizations, youth organizations, the (Lake Placid Center for the Arts), the numerous large iconic events that show up every year … a little bit better, a little more perfect, a little more representative of the world class community that we are.”

Nathaniel Kerr tucks it down a ski jumping simulator as standout NYSEF ski jumpers Jack Kroll, left, and Eli Larkin, right, supervise the station at the seventh annual Lake Placid Community Day at the North Elba Show Grounds on Sunday. Kerr’s twin brother, Gabriel, watches in the background before taking his turn.
(Enterprise photo — Chris Gaige)

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TOGETHER, WE CHANGE LIVES

Today we’re bringing you the latest quarterly giving series from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to highlight the great work being done in support of our mission to help inspire and enable youth sports participation.

In our first quarter of 2025, we:

• Supported victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and historic flooding in Asheville, North Carolina through donations and community outreach events.
• Hosted our 7th annual Sports Matter Night with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
• Teamed up with Brooks for the 2025 Empower Her Collection to donate up to $500,000 to youth running programs across the country.

Read on to learn more.

Disaster Relief Fundraiser Update

In February, DICK’S Sporting Goods and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation pledged more than $10 million to support communities impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and the historic flooding in Asheville, North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

Through a four-week disaster relief campaign at point-of-sale (POS), store teammates raised $977,000. The DICK’S Foundation matched those donations – and brought the total giving from the campaign to $2 million. All proceeds are being directed to schools and non-profit organizations in the Los Angeles and Asheville areas affected by the recent disasters.

Read more about DICK’S and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s $10 million natural disaster relief and recovery pledge here.

Scoring Big for Sports Matter

We clinched a win on and off the ice at this year’s 7th annual Sports Matter Night with the Pittsburgh Penguins! More than $19,000 was raised for our Sports Matter Program through our Sports Matter Auction, sale of warm up and mystery pucks and our special ticket offer. We were joined by local corporate and field teammates.

During the game’s first intermission, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation surprised Pittsburgh I.C.E. with a $25,000 Sports Matter Grant! The organization offers kids of all socio-economic backgrounds the opportunity to lace up and learn to play hockey.

Run It Back: DICK’S & Brooks Team Up for the 2025 Empower Her Collection

For the sixth year in a row, DICK’S Sporting Goods and Brooks are teaming up to give every girl a chance to run with the Empower Her Collection.

DICK’S and Brooks together will donate $1 for every pair of socks, $5 for every apparel item and $10 for every pair of shoes with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation logo on it sold through Dec. 31, 2025, up to a combined total of $500,000, to Marathon Kids via The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation.

Check out the 2025 Empower Her Collection here.

Celebrating Those Protecting Public Lands

Guides at Public Lands nominated three outstanding organizations for a Public Lands Fund grant. My Team Triumph, The Hiking Buddies and Allegheny Cleanways will each receive a $5,000 grant to continue work to conserve public lands and create a more accessible and equitable outdoors.

Learn more about the Public Lands Fund here.

THESE MOMENTS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPORTS MATTER FUND. IF YOU’D LIKE TO DONATE, VISIT WWW.SPORTSMATTER.ORG.

Written by Hilary Totin

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Founded in 1948, DICK’S Sporting Goods is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of October 30, 2021, the Company operated 734 DICK’S Sporting Goods locations across the United States, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a combination of its dedicated teammates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf, Outdoor, Fitness and Footwear.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK’S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and Public Lands specialty stores, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming. DICK’S offers its products through a dynamic eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides athletes with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront.

For more information, visit the Investor Relations page at dicks.com.

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With the Los Angeles Lakers’ season recently coming to an end, LeBron James has had more time to devote to some of the other aspects of his life, including his recently re-launched “Mind The Game” podcast with co-host Steve Nash.

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Recently, James and Nash were joined by James’ Lakers teammate Luka Doncic for an episode of the podcast, and one of the topics discussed was the current influx of youth basketball players who participate in the sport on a year-round schedule.

James apparently isn’t a huge fan of this model.

“I think a lot of kids burn the hell out,” said James, per Mind The Game on X, formerly Twitter. “You’re just telling them to do this one thing all year round, just play basketball, just play volleyball, just play soccer all year round. You burn out at 22, 23, 24, or younger.”

Indeed, athlete burnout has long been a criticism leveled at the current AAU-dominated landscape of youth basketball, out of which several stars of today’s game have emerged.

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The fact that athletes are often playing basketball year-round beginning as early as elementary school has in some cases been attributed to the rise of injuries in the current NBA, as players have much more basketball mileage on their bodies by the time they get to the league than in previous generations.

AAU was just starting to emerge when James played high school basketball in the early 2000s, but as he noted in his podcast, even the best players were encouraged to diversify their sports palate back then. James himself was a star football player during his time at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio.

Others have pointed to the current American system of youth sports as a reason for the perceived lack of superstars born in the USA in the modern NBA.

Whatever the truth is, when James speaks, people tend to listen.