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News Release

Fiscal Court Releases Funds for Senior Center Renovations

June 20, 2008

SHELBYVILLE, KY. Shelby County Judge-Executive Rob Rothenburger and members of the Fiscal Court approved to release funds for renovations at the Multi-purpose Community Action Senior Citizens Building at the June 17^th Fiscal Court meeting.

Rusty Newton, Executive Director of Multi-purpose CAA, requested that the court release the $50,000 that had been set aside in the 2007-2008 budget to go toward a new center, however the current economic situation has disallowed the progress of this project. As a new fiscal year is set to begin July 1, 2008, the court decided to release the $50,000 allotted in the current year’s budget to Multi-Purpose CAA to improve the facility, tend to necessary repairs, and possibly expand the available space.

Judge Rothenburger informed the board that it has been over 25 years since major renovations have been made at the Seniors Center. Additionally he stated, “The $50,000 awarded to the Shelby County Senior Center/ Multi-Purpose will provide senior citizens with an up-to-date and newly renovated facility for their enjoyment and activities.”

The multi-purpose agency has been providing services for more than 25 years throughout 23 communities and continuously strives to identify needs of the community and to develop services to meet those needs.

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