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� � r not even know the Judge had been in the hospital or that Judge Smith had been out of the country. He emphasized that the Board always has taken the Judge's problem seriously, and their decision that the courtroom facility is now adequate and proper for use was a serious decision based on the receipt of additional pertinent and enlightening information. He assured the Judge that this never has been considered a laughing matter, and the Board is only trying to do what is right for the county. Judge Stikelether commented that the Board wrote him just before Christmas last year informing him that his quarters in the Courthouse were suitable for his occupancy, and he did return and try to use them, but had to leave. Commissioner Bird also assured the -Judge that he is concerned about the Judge's health problems and -does take them seriously, but noted that in trying to accommodate the Judge's problems, we are working a tremendous burden and hardship on the many other people involved in the judicial system, as evidenced by statements made by the State's Attorney, the Public Defender, the Clerk, and members of the public. He further believed, based on information we now have received, that the courtroom facility we have renovated is as safe for the Judge as we can make it and certainly equally, or, very probably, even more safe for the Judge's health problems than the Judge's temporary quarters in the Welfare Building where monitors have indicated that formaldehyde levels are far higher than in the Courthouse. Judge Stikelether noted that he had not been informed __ of the results of the monitoring. Attorney Brandenburg reported that a copy of.the results has been attached to the letter to be sent in reply to Attorney Eriksen's letter. Judge Stikelether stated that he was not thanking the Attorney for receiving a report five days late, and Attorney NO V 3 1982 110 51 mi -OE 93 7