COUNTY LIFE
Steadham cites health issues for his resignation as St. Jo mayor
Saint Jo Mayor Danny Steadham (News file photo)
Former Saint Jo Mayor Danny Steadham released a letter to the public regarding his resignation from the city council on Sept. 26, citing health issues as his reason.
The letter was published in the Saint Jo Tribune and states he has been dealing with heart health issues and had bypass surgery in December 2016.
In April he became ill with bleeding ulcers and while medication controls them, doctors have said he must reduce stress.
Steadham said as a retired person he thought he would have plenty of time to handle the post, but due to medical expenses he has had to return to the work force full-time. He thanked those who supported him and said he was disappointed to resign.
Steadham resigned the same night the council accepted the resignations of City Secretary Sherri Davis and City Judge Patty Hale.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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