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THE CHOWAN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19,2017 3A Obituaries Margaret F. Dunne EDENTON - Margaret Catherine Frawley Dunne, of West Church Street, died Saturday, July 1, 2017, in Peconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead, New York, where she was cared for by her family. Mrs. Dunne was bom in Malverne, New York, and was the daughter of the late Aloysuis and Ger trude Rooney Frawley. In 1972, she and her hus band, the late Kenneth John Dunne, began a suc cessfill Gourmet Foods business on Long Island, NY, which they continued to operate for 25 years. Relocating to Edenton in 1991, they purchased and enjoyed operating The Granville Queen Inn for 13 years prior to retirement. During their time in Edenton, they were faithful members of St. Anne Catholic Church. Mrs. Dunne loved family and friends, meeting new people, and her work in the church. Surviving are her sons, Kenneth Dunne of Wa terford, VA, and Patrick Dunne and wife Anne of Great Falls, VA; and six grandchildren, Nicole, Pat rick, Colin, John, Kenneth, and Peter Dunne. A Prayer Service will be held Friday, July 21, at 6:00 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road. Following the service, the family will receive friends until 8:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 22, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anne Catholic Church and will be conducted by Monsignor Douglas Reed, The Reverend Carlos Arce, and Deacon Frank Jones. She will be buried beside her husband on Friday, August 4, at 1:00 p.m. in the Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Long Island, NY. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com. Howard T. Nixon REPAIRS Continued from 1A Matthew. He said because prelimi nary estimates of the repairs indicate it will cost more than $300,000 so state law requires the county to hire an architect to oversee the work. He said hiring an architect will increase the job’s costs. Compounding mat ters further, that architect must be hired separately from any contrac tor who does the work. Howard said though the repairs are not the sort that would require an architect to oversee the project, state law requires the county to hire one anyway. In other news, the commission ap proved Sheriff Dwayne Goodman’s request made of behalf 51 House for a fireworks display July 22 at Wharf Landing to commemorate the res taurant’s first year anniversary. Also, Chief Deputy Andy Bunch said the county received state grant to replace the security system at the jail. The commission approved Bunch’s re quest to provide the $20,349 up front to pay for the project. Later, when SALINAS - LTC Howard Thomas Nixon was bom on July 14, 1940 and passed June 10, 2017 at the age of 76 in Sali nas, California. He was a native of Edenton, North Carolina. LTC Nixon graduated Eden ton High School in 1958 and received his under graduate from Hampton University in 1962. LTC Nixon dedicated his life in military service to our country. He leaves to celebrate his life a brother, Calvin Nixon in Merced, California and BREWPUB ■ Continued from 1A interest in purchasing the building formerly occupied by the offices of Northeast Commission, but the project hit a snag when his architect determined that under the terms of a requirement by the National Flood Council he would be required to flood proof the building, substantially driv ing up the cost of the project. The requirement says that if renova tions to any waterfront property locat ed in North Carolina would cost more than 50 percent of the appraised value, the property must be flood proofed. Town Manager Anne-Marie Knigh ton reported to the council at its June 26 work session that she thought the town was “a good 60 days away” from receiving a definitive answer from Howard said though the repairs are not the sort that would require an architect to oversee the project, state law requires the county to hire one anyway. the grant money comes through, the county would be reimbursed. And, the commission voiced its support for a resolution that en courages the state’s congressional delegation to allow overwidth farm equipment on fully-controlled access highways such as US 17/future I-87). Commission Chairman Jeff Smith said more often than not, motor ists find it easier to navigate around large farm equipment traveling US 17 than they do heavily traveled but smaller roads like NC 32. Also, the commission approved plans to enter into an Inter-local agreement with the Town of Eden ton in order for the town to proceed with plans to disburse state grant money for essential housing repairs. As to appointments, the commis sion re-appointed Andy Hare to the ABC Board and appointed Greta Van Thomas to the county’s Board of So ¬ “He said he would honor whatever deadline you set. Anne-Marie Knighton Edenton town manager Glover on whether he was willing to make the kind of investment required to move the project forward. During the July 11 meeting Council man Steve Biggs said he thought it was time for Glover “to let us know what his plans are.” Knighton said that Glover has been traveling but that she has been able to speak with him to let him know the community is more than ready to hear his decision. “Everybody is anxious for this to come to a point where decisions can be made,” she said. cial Services (DSS). On that note, Chowan County’s Social Services Board meeting will be at 8 a.m. Aug. 1 in the conference room within the county’s DSS office building. Speaking of DSS, the commission did not approve DSS request that would allow that department’s em ployees some flex time between June and September. Also, Sheriffs Detec tive John McArthur and Janet Stone Nielson were appointed to the Chowan County Protection/Fatality Protection teams. And, the commission approved amendments to the county’s person nel policy. And, the commission approved about a $109 tax refund to Mark Brannon. Also, the commission authorized a 1999 Ford F-150 that needs major repairs be listed for sale. Knighton said she asked Glover dur ing their conversation if he would be able to give the town an answer within 60 days. “He said he would honor whatever deadline you set,” she told the coun cil. Councilman Biggs suggested a Sept. 11 deadline “if that’s good with eveiy- one,” pointing out that the council’s next monthly meeting would take place the following evening, on Sept. 12. “We can set Sept. 11 as the date for us to get the report (prepared by Glover’s project engineer that contains estimated costs) and he can come and talk with us,” Biggs suggested. “I think that’s fair,” Councilman Jim my Stallings said. Mayor Roland Vaughan then called for a motion and a vote that carried unanimously. a sister Anne McNeil in Edenton, NC in addition to a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. Memorial and burial services were held at Fort Ord Military Cemetary in California. Will be closed Now through Aug 1. as we remodel our dining area. We will continue to Serve TAKE - OUT ONLY 482-7655 BANKRUPTCY STOP Foreclosure STOP Lawsuits STOP Car Repossession STOP Tax Levies and Garnishments Call Allen C. Brown Attorney #252-752-0753 ^ A Debt Relief Agency helping people eliminate debt through bankruptcy^ PET RESORT been elected to public of fice, he is chairman of the Town of Edenton Planning Board and chairman of the Chowan County Depart ment of Social Services Board. Miller has been recog nized for this 2008 Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award; in 2010, Excellence in Com munity Service, from the DAR; and in 2017, named Edenton Lions Club’s Lion of the Year. ARMSTEAD Continued from 1A Armstead works as a ca reer adviser for Veterans at the North Carolina Works Career Center in Elizabeth City. Though Armstead has not served in elected public of fice, he is active in the com munity as a Service Officer for American Legion Post 40 in Edenton; parent volun ¬ MILLER Continued from 1A vice as vice-president of the Edenton-Chowan Food Pan try Board, secretary of the North Carolina State Board for Nursing Home Adminis trators and first vice presi dent of the Edenton Lions Club. 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