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Interview with Matt and Johnny

JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Matt: excercise
Johnny: In Groveland, they provided activities such as softball, soccer, horse shoes, bocci ball, basketball, and tennis. Many of the activities were included in dorm leagues as well. Also there were 2 outdoor weight shacks and an indoor gym. The activities building held card playing events and other writing events and such every so often.

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce? Give details.
Johnny: Mostly it was very easy to access these events. They provided ample recreation equipment and time for inmates to do as they please. Also daily reminders were posted for inmates to view about special activities to plan accordingly. Any time the prison yard opened the inmates could access the outdoor rec activities

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Johnny: No, I did not. I actually lost 30+ pounds by being active and not eating much of the state provided meals.

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?
Johnny: The prison yard was open for any inmate to use from 7AM-11AM, 1PM-5PM, then again from 7PM-11PM as long as you did not have a mandatory program. Also indoor recreation rooms were available if the yard was not open.

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Johnny: There were an assortment of services able to be attended, I did not partake in any service while being incarcerated.

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