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WE HAVE EXPANDED!
The Risings
Stars Soccer Club and Sports Center
hosted the ceremonial ribbon cutting
January 9th to introduce
our new addition. This addition
includes a third indoor field (used
for soccer, field hockey, lacrosse,
baseball, volleyball, etc.), a
run/walk track, and batting cages.
None of this would be possible
without the support of the kids and
parents, our community, the USDA for
Rural Development, GPO Federal
Credit Union, and Celia
Construction. Our goal is to
provide a sports center worthy of
being noted as one of the best in
state. The exuberance of our youth
makes us want to ensure that the
love of the game carries forward in
their lives as they continue taking
pride in calling the Mohawk Valley
home. We the Rising Stars would
like to thank USDA State Director
for Rural Development Pat Brennan, John Prumo & Gary Robeck of
GPO, County Executive Tony Picente,
former Senator Ray Meier and our
community for their continued
confidence and support in the
betterment of our children.
USDA presents
a $700,000 Loan Guarantee to the
Rising Stars.
Pictured from left:
RSSC Cobras, Tricia Sticca-Secretary
RSSC, Frank Conestabile-President
RSSC,
Alan Copeland-General Manager RSSC,
Tony Picente-County Executive, Bob
Spindler-Vice President RSSC,
Pat Brennan-USDA State Director for
Rural Development, Dominic
Celia-Facilities Manager RSSC,
Ken Eisinor-Assistant Town
Supervisor, Greg Amoroso-Treasurer
RSSC
Official
Opening Ceremony.
Pictured from left: John Prumo-President
GPO, Pat Brennan-USDA State Director
for Rural Development,
Tony Picente-Oneida County
Executive, Ray Meier-Former State
Senator,
Ken Eisnor-Assistant Westmoreland
Supervisor, Frank Conestabile-President
RSSC
| It seems like forever
but the project
is complete...for now anyway. Thanks to never-say-die
group of people from the
Rising Stars Board,
GPO
Credit Federal Union and
Visions Federal Credit Union the
wait is finally over. We
would not have made it
without the support of
The Community Foundation
of Oneida & Herkimer
County,
Utica National Group
Foundation, Mr. Gene
Romano, Mr. John Romano
and
The Fountainhead Group,
Mr. Tim Reed and
ECR International,
Eversan Scoreboards, Celia
Construction, the
Town of Westmoreland,
some very generous
individuals and of
course our membership.
Stop back often to view
the progress or check it
out in person just south
of the village of
Westmoreland on State
Route 233. |
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When you get thirsty and hungry
our snack bar has lots to offer. |
Take a break in the lobby |
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In the
beginning...On a snowy
November Sunday
afternoon the
project
officially kicks
off. Community
leaders, GPO
Federal Credit
Union
representatives
and supporters
share a few
words with the
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The original
plan was for a
2005 ground
breaking...good
things are worth
waiting for. |
The building project
has been progressing
nicely. At this point we
anticipate breaking
ground in 2005.
None of this would have
been possible without
the great community
support we continue to
receive.
The center piece of the project
is our 45,000 square foot indoor
sport and community events
center. The facility can be used
for indoor sports leagues and
training such as soccer,
lacrosse, arena football and
baseball. In addition the
dasher boards surrounding the
fields can be removed leaving a
wide open space for trade shows,
exhibitions or practically
anything you can imagine.
Outside we will be developing
two multi-purpose athletic
fields and a 3.5 mile nature &
fitness trail connecting with
the Westmoreland Town Park which
has several athletic fields and
a picnic area. The complex is in
an easily accessible location
just 1/2 mile south of NYS
Thruway exit 32 in Westmoreland
NY. We are just minutes
from Utica, Rome and Oneida.
For more information or to make a donation click here for contact information.
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