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Interview with Ed

JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Ed: FCC has a full court gym. They also had a full weight room when I first went in. I think the weight room was eventually removed over the years and turned into temporary bath rooms. The gym has also been turned into a housing unit when theres overcrowding. There is also day rooms with TV's and tables in each wing.

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce? Give details.
Ed: There was always competition for the TV in the wings I think its gotten worst over the years. The tables are used for cards but there is usually space to read and do other things. The gym was always full and it was hard to get in on full court basketball games.

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Ed: The gym was crowded at FCC but I ran and did other work outs. It was hard staying in shape at the half way house because there was only a small weight room.

JM: How often did you get to go outside? What did you do outside if you were allowed to? If you were not allowed to go outside what could you do for exercise?
Ed: You weren't allowed outside in the winter, Im not sure about the summer. The halfway house you wer allowed outside a lot and you were also allowed to get a job in the community.

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Ed: Yes there were church services but I never attended. There weren't any church services at the halfway house. I might have attended one service at FCC, it was in small room.

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