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The Madison County Sheriff’s Department plans to construct a weightlifting and cardio exercise facility for deputies at the sheriff’s complex.

“We want the deputies in shape,” said sheriff Kip Thomas. “It will help with health costs, insurance — there’s a lot of good factors that go into it.”

The sheriff said there will be free weights, probably two treadmills and perhaps elliptical machines.

Thomas said the concrete, as well as block and brick, have been donated for the facility. He said several local companies are donating money and materials for the project, but he didn’t want to name them yet.

“The building itself won’t cost us anything, maybe $500 for some wood,” said Thomas. “Really, all it’s going to cost us is the equipment.”

The sheriff said the facility will be a 32’ by 26’ stick-built structure at the corner of the firing range and current training classroom trailer.

“We’ve actually started a little bit with the footings,” said Thomas.

Commissioner Stanley Thomas asked Sheriff Thomas during a July 18 budget meeting if he is constructing a training facility at the department off Hwy. 98.
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