September 2003

Congressman Boehlert Announces $3,300 Federal Grant for the Cortland Sports Complex

Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-New Hartford) today announced a $3,300 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Community Facilities Loan for Cortland Sports Complex, Inc. Funding will help construct a 74,100 square foot multi-purpose sports complex that will be used for sporting activities (i.e. soccer, lacrosse, ice hockey and skating) and business events.

"This is great news for the youth of Cortland County," said Boehlert. "Having a central location for young people to participate in team sporting activities enhances their talent and fosters a teamwork approach as they grow and develop into young adults."

Larry Hirschfield, President of the Cortland Sports Complex said, "The USDA Rural Development Loan award comes at a perfect time as we have just announced our ground breaking ceremony for Monday, September 22 a5:00 pm at the Cortland County Fairgrounds. This is an exciting time for us as we move closer to seeing the vision of the 80,000 sq ft facility come to life. The USDA Rural Development Loan will be used to help us with construction costs for this building that in total will cost $3.3 million. We are grateful to Congressmen Boehlert for his help in securing this loan for the Complex and the families of Cortland County."

There will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the Cortland Sports Complex on Monday, September 22, 2003 at 5:00pm at the Cortland County Fair Grounds on Carroll Street in Cortland. Master of ceremonies will be Linda Hartsock, Executive Director of the Cortland County BDC/IDA. Featured speakers will be James P. Gaspo, District President of Key Bank and Patrick Brennan, New York State Director of USDA/Rural Development.