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Judge Stikelether, who also had to leave shortly for court at 9:30, came before the Board. He advised that the day before a section of carpeting was taken up in his office revealing asphalt tile underneath - the carpeting had been laid on top of the asphalt and the glue, which is ten months old, is still wet and tacky. Judge Stikelether noted that the courtoom originally had a beautiful carpet, which had not been glided down. He also felt that one of the problems was that the glue was put in on top of the asphalt tile. A gentleman from the House ofCarpets advised the Judge that carpeting usually has jute backing, however, the carpet that was installed was -of a cheaper grade which has some type of a plastic backing. Also, a cheap grade of adhesive was used that costs $19 for a five gallon can. The man from the House of Carpets commented that he would not even have that cheap brand of adhesive in his store; he uses adhesive which sells for $34 for a five gallon can which contains no solvents. He explained to the Judge that the analysis of the adhesive shows naphtha and another element which lists such things as fatigue and stupor as its symptoms. Judge Stikelether then related an incident when Mrs. Edwards showed signs of stupor while Dr. Hardin was in the office with the Judge. He continued that Shirley Woodward, Judge Smith's secretary, resigned because of her health problems. Since returning to the Courthouse, he, Mrs. Edwards and Judge Smith have had their health problems increase, the Judge advised. The Judge commented that he was extremely happy with the physical location of their offices and he wished to carry out his job, as the people of the County have elected him to do, but he does need Mrs. Edwards, his Judicial Assistant.