News Release

Office of the Judge-Executive

Shelby County Fiscal Court

News Release

January 6, 2011

Phillips Appointed to Shelbyville / Shelby County Parks and Recreation Board

SHELBYVILLE, KY. Dickie Phillips was unanimously appointed to the Shelbyville / Shelby County Parks and Recreation Board following recommendation from Shelby County Judge-Executive Rob Rothenburger at Tuesday night’s meeting. He will fill the unexpired term of Kevin Davis.

A retired Sergeant with the Shelbyville Fire Department, Phillips is now employed by Ferrell Gas Company. He is an avid recreational horse trail rider, as well as a go-cart enthusiast.

Rothenburger stated that, “Dickie [Phillips] will be a great addition to the Shelby County Parks Board. His personal interest and knowledge of recreational horse trails will be instrumental in the development of the trails and amenities to the recently acquired Shelby Trails Equestrian Park.”

The Shelbyville / Shelby County Parks and Recreation Board presides over all three major parks facilities including Clear Creek Park, Red Orchard Park, Shelby Trails Park, and multiple mini parks throughout the Shelby County area.

Phillips, his wife Pam, and two children reside in Shelbyville, KY. His term will commence through December 31^st, 2011.

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For more information contact:

Jenny King

Administrative Assistant

419 Washington Street

Shelbyville, KY 40065

502-633-1220

Jenny.king@shelbycountykentucky.com