JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time? Brad: there were many programs you could take in
prison.or you could go to scholl as well for your
GED or if you wished you could go to take money
management courses.there were waiting lists
though for the more popular courses such as HVAC
and carpentry.given enough time though you would
be able to partake in any activity you desired.
JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce? Give details. Brad: there was not much entertainment to be had.in the
yard there was plenty of things to do such as
weight lifting and running around the track.there
was aqlso a bocheball court,handball
court,basketball court and a volleyball set
up.you could also sign out baseball mits and play
catch.there were alot of things to keep you busy
and enough to go around so noone really competed
for resoucres.
JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail? Brad: i did yes.the fact was i lacked alot alot of
motivation to work out and such because i was
depressed and really homesick.
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? Brad: there were 3 yards per day.i also stated above
all the activities you could do while in the
yard.when we were not allowed to have yard for
whatever reason it was at the time the inmates
would have "day room" in place of yard.day room
was where all the inmates on each block would be
let out of there cells to hang out inside on the
block.we could watch tv and sit around and play
cards.
JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held? Brad: yes there were sevices held for many different
religions.each religious service had its own day
od the week it was held.