Members of the Boone County YMCA will have access to the 12 YMCA facilities throughout Indianapolis.

Press Release

Lebanon, Ind.—Dec. 9, 2009—C.F. Jones Group will break ground today at 3:30 p.m. on the Boone County’s new Witham Family YMCA. C.F. Jones, a regional design/build and construction management firm headquartered in Lebanon, will direct construction of the two-story, 35,000 square foot facility with a price tag of approximately $6.9 million. The facility is anticipated to be completed and open to Boone County families late 2010 and create about 100 jobs.

The new 35,000 square foot, two-story facility will be located on the Witham Hospital campus and will include:

- A instructional pool and swim lanes

- Full court Gymnasium

- Men’s and women’s locker rooms

- Family locker rooms

- A fitness center

- Walking track

- A child watch area

- An aerobics room

- A Witham Hospital physical therapy area

- Meeting space

- Office facilities for staff

The new Boone County YMCA is expected to create about 100 jobs for Boone County. The YMCA has raised nearly all of the funds towards the new building, with an additional $350,000 needed to complete the project. Anyone interested in contributing to the new YMCA please contact Lora Pennington at (765) 482-5960.

Fred Jones, who is president and CEO of C.F. Jones as well as a Boone County resident, said construction of a new Y has been a dream for many years. “So many community members have worked together to make this dream possible; it’s rewarding to see that dream move one step closer to becoming reality. I am honored to play an active role in the construction of that dream.”

In September, it was announced the new YMCA in Boone County would become part of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. This means members of the Boone County YMCA will have access to the 12 YMCA facilities throughout Indianapolis. Currently, the Boone County Family YMCA serves about 1,000 individuals, but with a new facility the branch is expected to serve more than 4,000 in its first year of operation. Upon completion of the new facility, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis will consist of 13 branches that will all retain their identity in their local communities.

About the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis serves more than 185,000 people in diverse communities throughout greater Indianapolis. The YMCA brings together young and old, men and women, people of all faiths, backgrounds and incomes. In 2008 the YMCA provided nearly 7 million in scholarships, subsidies, and under-written programs and community services in low income neighborhoods. Through 12 branches and in collaboration with more than 200 churches, schools, and other community groups and organizations, the YMCA is also able to extend its program opportunities throughout Central Indiana and into the heart of urban neighborhoods. For more information about YMCA programs and services visit www.indymca.org.

ABOUT C.F. JONES GROUP

Founded in 1981 by Fred Jones, C. F. Jones Group offers a full spectrum of contracting and construction services for organizations throughout central Indiana operating within a wide range of businesses including animal sciences, commercial/retail, faith based, restaurants, medical/fitness, public education and restoration/renovation. Typical project work includes; design/build, construction manager, and general contracting. Located in Lebanon, IN, C. F. Jones Group has the expertise and staff to ensure strict budget and schedule adherence through construction master planning and design team engagement. For more information, visit www.cfjones.com.

Source: C.F. Jones Group