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CityViewNC.com | 25 them, it's good enough for us and it is a blessing to have the opportunity to be part of the most historic and decorated field artillery regimental family in the United States Army, the 82nd Airborne DIVARTY." Because the home was built in the early 1930s, it is classified as histori- cal. Original to the home are windows, floors and sturdy stucco. Even the tow- ering oak, magnolia and maple trees that line the streets are historically pro- tected if they are more than 50 years old, but Deborah is quick to highlight what families living in the neighborhood can do in the way of décor preferences and what the Army has done to bring the home into the 21st century. e kitchen, located in the rear of the home, has been updated. Lustrous cher- ry cabinets extend to the ceiling and stainless appliances and fixtures give the small but functional kitchen a more modern appearance. Sturdy, yet sleek, Corian countertops are well-suited to withstand the booms and shakes cre- ated by the 82nd Airborne DIVARTY. A useful butler's pantry connects the kitchen to the formal dining room, which is outfitted with an Italian hutch, sideboard and dining table for twelve that the Moretti family bought while stationed in Italy. Deborah's great grandfather's clock looms proudly in the corner of the room. "It doesn't run right now," said the seasoned moving expert, "but I'll plan to get it fixed once we settle into our forever home." Red and yellow flowers in large vases can be found throughout the house to tie together the Field Artillery color scheme, but really, they are not vases. "ose are demijohns we brought back from Italy," said Deborah oandedly. Currently, authentic demijohns, used to transport wine in Europe, are exceed- ingly popular and a decorative staple featured in modern décor magazines, used as accent pieces to complement trendy rustic décor or even the clean lines of contemporary design. Each room tells a story of former deployments, duty stations and the family's proud history. Atop a built-in bookcase in the living room is the 48- Star Flag that Colonel Moretti's great J U N I O R L E A G U E O F F A Y E T T E V I L L E 2605 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303 910.323.5509 | www.jlfay.org JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FAYETTEVILLE Women building better communities For more information visit www.jfay.org The Junior League of Fayetteville, a chapter of the Association of Junior Leagues International, is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Through thousands of volunteer hours each year and together with other local community partners, members of the Junior League of Fayetteville work diligently to meet the needs of our community's children and families. Thank you for supporting the Junior League of Fayetteville!

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